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After a couple of weeks off, Life of Brian is back, and on this episode BT and Harrison catch up on all things happening in their world since the AFL season wrapped up. They cover; Bathurst & Chico Rolls, Harrison’s ankle surgery / Brian’s love for general anesthetics, his dream caravan, triple-cooked potato chips, Brian’s short career in acting, Jesse Taylor signing with a new local football club and Brian’s Content Corner is back as the boys compare and contrast the Netflix shows, ‘Mr McMahan’ and ‘Starting 5’.Hosts: Brian & Harrison TaylorGuest: N/AProduced by Harrison TaylorAudio & Video by Rhino ProductionsGet in touch with us or see more:Mailbag - [email protected] - [email protected] - @lifeofbrianpodcastTiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
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This week on Life of Brian, BT and Harrison digest the 2024 AFL Grand Final, including; their thoughts on the game, the entertainment, the post match storylines and much more, plus whats next for BT as we switch to the offseason.Hosts: Brian & Harrison TaylorGuest: N/AProduced by Harrison TaylorAudio & Video by Rhino ProductionsGet in touch with us or see more:Mailbag - [email protected] - [email protected] - @lifeofbrianpodcastTiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
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It’s the biggest week on the AFL calendar, the big dance awaits! Today BT and Harrison chat through their thoughts on the match up, what Grand Final week looks for BT, detailing all the ins and outs; the luncheons, the meetings, broadcast schedules, the Melbourne buzz. They also touch on a few AFL headlines as well as some mailbag submissions.Hosts: Brian & Harrison TaylorGuest: N/AProduced by Harrison TaylorAudio & Video by Rhino ProductionsGet in touch with us or see more:Mailbag - [email protected] - [email protected] - @lifeofbrianpodcastTiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
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This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; recording before the week's action they talk about Mac Andrew's monster deal, the Bulldogs who want out, Hawthorn's celebration in week 1 of Finals, the Mitch Robinson / Lions situation and Brian recalls one of the biggest on-field dust ups during his time playing.They then chat about the opening of the NFL season, thoughts on Tom Brady commentating and we get the full run-down on the life of BTs Channel Seven suits of all things!Next, they are joined by a pioneer of Women’s Football in Australia, Daisy Pearce. Daisy grew up a country girl in the Vic High County (Wandiligong to be specific), there are few that have done more for women's sport in Australia in such a short time than Daisy, she has been at the forefront of the fast-expanding AFLW since its launch on the national stage in 2016, her resume is unmatched; Premiership captain of the Melbourne Football Club, 3x club Best & Fairest, 3x All-Australian, 4x AFLW best captain, not to mention the exemplary CV in the VFLW before the national league started. Off the field, she has been a leading media personality, a development coach with Geelong men's program, a practicing mid-wife, mother of twins, and now the head coach of the West Coast Eagles's W team.Beyond of the impressive surface of Daisy's achievements is the person and the example she sets for our community. She is one of the most humble and inspiring people we have ever met. She is able to connect and break-down barriers through her innate relatability, vulnerability and passion for the things and people she cares about.We're honoured to have Daisy on the podcast and we hope you enjoy our chat with this legend.This episode is brought to you by: TaubmansHosts: Brian & Harrison TaylorGuest: Daisy PearceProduced by Harrison TaylorAudio & Video by Rhino ProductionsGet in touch with us or see more:Mailbag - [email protected] - [email protected] - @lifeofbrianpodcastTiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
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This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; recording before the week's action they talk about the finals buzz and who BT likes to go all the way. They then recap Christmas in July (in August), address some follows ups to their controversial 'Taylor boys friends rankings' and finally hit some mailbag submissions.Next, they are joined by Australian sports broadcaster, Matt Hill. Matt, renowned for his work in horse racing has called the Melbourne Cup for the last 8 years. Along with his illustrious career as one of Australia's leading race callers, Matt has also worked on several Olympic and Commonwealth Games, Tennis, World Athletics and the AFL. With a booming voice, an intricate knowledge of the sports he calls, a relatable authenticity and an incredibly humble and gracious approach to life, there is no surprise as to why this man is so well respected within the industry and adored by fans.The conversation is an insightful look behind the curtain and a genuine broadcasting masterclass, the chat covers; Matt's journey and pathway into broadcasting, developing art of race calling, what's like to call 'the race that stops the nation' and many other iconic Australian sporting moments, BT and Matt's experiences calling footy together, both of their approach's to calling and much more.This episode is brought to you by: TaubmansHosts: Brian & Harrison TaylorGuest: Matt HillProduced by Harrison TaylorAudio & Video by Rhino ProductionsGet in touch with us or see more:Mailbag - [email protected] - [email protected] - @lifeofbrianpodcastTiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
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Back by popular demand! Just Footy and Family (in that order). This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; 30 Years of the Footy Show, the Melbourne Football Club x Petracca debacle, AFLPA Awards, All-Australian team, trade requests, Cody Weightman’s art exhibition and much more.Later, the boys are joined by Tania Taylor (Mrs T / ‘The Darl’ / Brian’s wife / Harrison’s mum)! Tania first joined the show back on episode 8 and we are delighted to have her back. As Tania and all mum's do, she acts as the glue of the family and often the conduit between father's and their sons - as it is Father's Day, they discuss what they have learnt as parents, advice for father's, Harrison attempts to open up to his dad (unsuccessfully), what's new in Tania's world, her takes on: Footy Finals, the Paris Olympics and 2024 fashion & culture trends. Finally, Harrison gets his parents to draft/rank his and his brothers friends for a 5-man roster.This episode is brought to you by: TaubmansHosts: Brian & Harrison TaylorGuest: Tania TaylorProduced by Harrison TaylorAudio & Video by Rhino ProductionsGet in touch with us or see more:Mailbag - [email protected] - [email protected] - @lifeofbrianpodcastTiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
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This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; they chat about the weather delay at the Pies vs Dees game, the finals picture as it stands, the launch of the AFLW season and plenty more. Away from football, they cover off; BT's wrap of the TV Week Logies, what goes on for his week off, and they get to some mailbag submissions.Later, the boys are joined by 4x Paralympian Ahmed Kelly. Ahmed's story is one of the more incredible tales of inspiration and resilience that you'll ever encounter, he was born with severely underdeveloped arms and legs (not uncommon in countries torn by chemical warfare). After his birth, he was abandoned at an orphanage in Bagdad, Iraq, and following several years of living in that orphanage, he met his now mother, humanitarian Moria Kelly. Moria brought Ahmed to Australia for major life altering surgery, and not after long, ended up adopting Ahmed. Fast forward, he is now a 4x Paralympic swimmer, collecting a Paralympic Silver Medal in 2020, World Championship Gold and Silver Medals (23' & 19' respectively) and a true beacon of inspiration. What sticks out most about Ahmed is his unwavering positivity and outlook on life, he has never used his disability as a disadvantage and approaches all things with a massive smile. Brian and Harrison have a long-standing connection with Ahmed having grown up in the Kilmore area and attending Assumption College together.This episode is brought to you by: TaubmansHosts: Brian & Harrison TaylorGuest: Ahmed KellyProduced by Harrison TaylorAudio & Video by Rhino ProductionsGet in touch with us or see more:Mailbag - [email protected] - [email protected] - @lifeofbrianpodcastTiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
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This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; BT shares his thoughts on the outgoing retiree class, which led to a conversation around player transition and money management. Next, BT gives us an update on his battle with Sarcoptic Mange.Later, the boys are joined by the iconic AFL umpire, 'Razor' Ray Chamberlain. In a field of work that is traditionally reserved and somewhat prudent, Razor Ray, as he's known is a larger-than-life character who oozes personality and showmanship and that is exactly why we love him! An AFL Life Member, he’s been a treasure in our game for a long time and after over 375 games and 20 years of service, he has recently announced that he’ll be hanging up the whistle at the end of 2024.The conversation covers; Getting into umpiring, does the perfect game exist? Performing in a high-pressure environment, coping abuse, are umpires normal people or a bit weird? What does training look like for an umpire, community football umpire shortages and how we can inspire young people to get involved and much more. We thank Ray for his time and wish him all the best for his next chapter in life.This episode is brought to you by: TaubmansHosts: Brian & Harrison TaylorGuest: Ray ChamberlainProduced by Harrison TaylorAudio & Video by Rhino ProductionsGet in touch with us or see more:Mailbag - [email protected] - [email protected] - @lifeofbrianpodcastTiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
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This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; BT shares his thoughts around the top teams in the league as we approach the finals, who he trusts / who he's ruling out and how he thinks things will shake out in the coming weeks, he also pays homage to retirees Dustin Martin and Tom Hawkins. Next, BT tells-all regarding his medical battle with mange before finally reviewing the Paris 2024 Olympics.Later, the boys are joined by AFL legend, Mark Ricciuto. Mark, or 'Roo' as he's known, was a champion footballer for the Adelaide Crows, after playing for 15 years, collecting a premiership, a Brownlow Medal, 8x All Australian selections, 3x club best & fairest, all culminating in AFL Life Membership in 2011, there is no doubt he has amassed one of the greatest careers in the football world. He was a fierce competitor, as hard as they come, a powerful mid-fielder and dangerous forward, he showed a deep passion for the game and loyalty towards his club and was loved by fans. Mark is now a prominent member of the AFL media working with MMM as a breakfast announcer and in expert comments as well as on Fox Footy on expert comments as well.The conversation covers; Roo growing up in the small river town of Waikerie on the bank of the Murray, his time in the AFL, stories from the infamous Toyota Tour, his thoughts on the game today and much more.This episode is brought to you by: Le Mans ToyotaHosts: Brian & Harrison TaylorGuest: Mark RicciutoProduced by Harrison TaylorAudio & Video by Rhino ProductionsGet in touch with us or see more:Mailbag - [email protected] - [email protected] - @lifeofbrianpodcastTiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
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This week Brian and Harrison are joined firstly by podcast regular, Rocky Dabscheck as they discuss Scott Pendlebury's 400th game, their thoughts on the Paris Olympics thus far, plus, some mailbag submissions.
Later, the boys are joined by AFL cult hero, Billy Brownless. Billy is an icon of the game and a cherished member of the football community, to put it simply, he's a deadset legend with an infectious energy and a tremendous ability to entertain. He's a good old fashioned country bloke who loves a beer, loves a chat and would do anything for his mates. Bill's esteemed media career was launched via his great work on Channel Nine's 'The Footy Show' & 'The Sunday Footy Show', along with this, and his extensive tenure on the radio with MMM, he was also a former player with the Geelong Cats (198 games). The chat covers the glory days of the 'The Footy Show', growing up in the country, attending Assumption College Kilmore and some great stories from his playing days with the Cats. We thank Bill for his time.
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Bruce McAvaney PART 2 of 2:This week the boys are back with more Bruce! Before jumping back into their conversation with Bruce, Brian and Harrison briefly discuss AFL trade rumours and then move onto the Paris Olympics where they review the Opening Ceremony as well as looking ahead to BTs most anticipated events.As mentioned in PART #1, Life of Brian is honoured to be joined by the most esteemed sports broadcaster that Australia has ever produced, Bruce McAvaney OAM. If you’re from Australia and you’ve ever watched sport, you have no doubt witnessed Bruce’s brilliance. His resume and list of achievements is astounding, he’s been at it for almost 50 years covering Summer and Winter Olympics, horse racing (incl. Melbourne Cups), AFL, Australian Open Tennis, Australian Open Golf, World Athletics, Swimming World Championships, Bledisloe Cup, Rugby World Cup and plenty more. To put it simply, Bruce is one of the greatest commentators of all-time, he calls with class, precision, and most importantly, with absolute passion, he has been the soundtrack for countless great Australian sporting moments.PART #2 covers; Bruce's dream Olympic Men’s 100m final, who he would have at his Olympic dinner party, the most important achievements in Australian sport, biggest race days he's witnessed, and will we hear Bruce calling Test Cricket? We also get his top 3 James Bond movies, some stern thoughts on the 'Enhanced Games' and finally, an all-time ‘QUICK HANDS’. We thank Bruce for his time.This episode is brought to by Grimley’s.Hosts: Brian & Harrison TaylorGuest: Bruce McAvaney Produced by Harrison TaylorAudio & Video by Rhino ProductionsSpecial thanks to Seven Network Adelaide for access to their facilities. Get in touch with us or see more:Mailbag - [email protected] - [email protected] - @lifeofbrianpodcastTiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
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Bruce McAvaney PART 1 of 2:This week on the show Brian and Harrison are joined by the most esteemed sports broadcaster that Australia has ever produced, Bruce McAvaney OAM. If you’re from Australia and you’ve ever watched sport, you have no doubt witnessed Bruce’s brilliance. His resume and list of achievements is astounding, he’s been at it for almost 50 years covering Summer and Winter Olympics, horse racing (incl. Melbourne Cups), AFL, Australian Open Tennis, Australian Open Golf, World Athletics, Swimming World Championships, Bledisloe Cup, Rugby World Cup and plenty more. To put it simply, Bruce is one of the greatest commentators of all-time, he calls with class, precision, and most importantly, with absolute passion, he has been the soundtrack for countless great Australian sporting moments, and we are extremely humbled and grateful to be given the opportunity to chat with him.PART #1 covers; The Art of Commentary, Bruce’s unbelievable dedication to preparation, his love and passion for sport, his relationship with Brian and other colleagues, some incredible stories from his time working on the Olympic Games and finally, a look ahead to the coming Olympics in Paris. We thank Bruce for his time.This episode is brought to by Grimley’s.Hosts: Brian & Harrison TaylorGuest: Bruce McAvaney Produced by Harrison TaylorAudio & Video by Rhino ProductionsSpecial thanks to Seven Network Adelaide for access to their facilities. Get in touch with us or see more:Mailbag - [email protected] - [email protected] - @lifeofbrianpodcastTiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
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This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; BT gives his thoughts on why state of origin footy has never worked in the AFL and how we can make it work and then Harrison quizzes BT on what Mad Mondays were like in the 80s. Brian then shares a scary story about how he almost lost his life in a Scooba diving incident before finally working through some mailbag submissions.Later, the boys are joined by 3x Olympic Gold Medallist, Grant Hackett. Grant is one of the greatest distance swimmers in history and for many years was the undisputed King of the 1500m Freestyle having gone unbeaten in the discipline through 11 years of competition. He won 26x Gold Medals combined at the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games & World Championships and broke 16x world records. He has also received prestigious honors such as the Order of Australia, Centenary Medal, The Don Award, Australian Sports Medal, and membership within the Sports Australia Hall of Fame and International Swimming Hall of Fame.The conversation goes deep on; the pressure of performing and adapting to challenges, mindset around goal setting and winning and losing, finding balance between focused intensity and finding joy in the process, the determination and attention to detail required to be the best and his relationship with greats of the sports such as Michael Phelps and Ian Thorpe , plus much, much more. With an educational background in business administration, business law and financial services, Grant is now the CEO of Generation Life, an Australia-based, publicly listed investment firm managing more than $1.3 billion. More importantly than his role at Gen. Life, Grant is a proud husband and father and all-round top bloke. We thank Grant for his time.This episode is brought to by Hard Cuddles.Hosts: Brian & Harrison TaylorGuest: Grant Hackett Produced by Harrison TaylorAudio & Video by Rhino ProductionsGet in touch with us or see more:Mailbag - [email protected] - [email protected] - @lifeofbrianpodcastTiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
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This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; BT gives his thoughts on the current state of umpiring, he clarifies the leadership changes at Channel Seven and sets the story straight on his future with the network. Away from footy they hit on; the Tour de France, Wimbledon and some mailbag submissions.Later, the boys are joined by Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) CEO, Travis Auld. Travis joined the AGPC after a successful and extensive career within the AFL world where he worked as COO for the Essendon Bombers (97’-09’), as the inaugural CEO of the Gold Coast Suns (09’-14’) and then, CFO and GM of Broadcast & Clubs for the AFL (14’-23’). The conversation details his time at those clubs and the AFL and how it all compares to being in charge of two of the biggest events on the Australian sporting calendar in the F1 GP and the MotoGP. Travis is a fascinating, intellectual and engaging character who is helping to accelerate the prominence of Australian sporting events on the global scene, we thank Travis for his time.Hosts: Brian & Harrison TaylorGuest: Travis AuldProduced by Harrison TaylorAudio & Video by Rhino ProductionsGet in touch with us or see more:Mailbag - [email protected] - [email protected] - @lifeofbrianpodcastTiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
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This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; they touch on the AFL Hall of Fame, how being in the paper affects players and a classic Campbell Brown story. Away from footy they hit on; reviewing their recent episode with Andrew Dillon, how many bites does it take for Brian to polish off 2x Filet-O-Fish, and a few mailbag submissions.Later, the boys do a deep dive on BTs transition from playing league football into the media, recalling some unbelievable stories and everything that went on in-between throughout the 90s, including the infamous 3UZ tapes (Nadia Comăneci etc.), his Prahran playing career and getting his start in the media. To add to things, BT and Harrison are joined by man who was ubiquitous during this period of Brian's life, close friend of the family and previous podcast guest, Rocky Dabscheck.If you would like to catch up on the previous episodes referenced in the podcast you can do so by listening to: Ep. #19 - BTs childhood & adolescence // Ep. #31 - BTs playing careerHosts: Brian & Harrison TaylorGuest: Rocky DabscheckProduced by Harrison TaylorAudio & Video by Rhino ProductionsGet in touch with us or see more:Mailbag - [email protected] - [email protected] - @lifeofbrianpodcastTiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
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This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; BT expresses his concerns around the length of quarters and provides a solution, plus, he shares his experiences being involved with the Big Freeze. Away from footy they hit on; reviewing their recent episodes with Josh Frydenberg and Lydia Lassila, why MotoGP is one of the craziest sports on the planet, and a few mailbag submissions.Later, the boys are joined by AFL CEO, Andrew Dillon. Andrew Dillon was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Football League at the end of 2023. Andrew took on the role of CEO after an extensive (over 20 years) and diverse tenure at the AFL, before that, he spent time as a legal council for Village Roadshow. They discuss Andrew’s professional background, his experiences in community football, his goals for the AFL as CEO, plus all the major topics in the world of football today. With a passion for grassroots and community football, a calm and humble nature, and a steady eye on the future, we know the AFL is in great hands. We thank Andrew for his time.Hosts: Brian & Harrison TaylorGuest: Andrew DillonProduced by Harrison TaylorAudio & Video by Rhino ProductionsGet in touch with us or see more:Mailbag - [email protected] - [email protected] - @lifeofbrianpodcastTiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
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This week on the show Brian and Harrison are joined by Olympic Champion Lydia Lassila. Lydia is a former Australian freestyle skier (Aerials) and entrepreneur. She is a 5x Winter Olympian, winning Gold at Vancouver in 2010 and Bronze at Sochi in 2014. A trailblazer in her sport, she continually pushed the progression of her sport no matter the consequences, she is undoubtably one of Australia’s greatest ever athletes. She is inspiring, incredibly resilient and has always maintained the very Aussie philosophy that it is just all about ‘having a crack’, she delt with devastating injuries, took time away to start a family and many more challenges, but always got through with sheer grit and determination.
As a youngster, Lydia was a talented gymnast with dreams of competing at the Olympics, injuries and opportunities forced her to give up her dream, but when a former coach called her and said that they were starting a pilot program that’s goal was to turn gymnasts into aerial skiers, and with the carrot of the Olympics dangling, she was all in without hesitation, the only problem was, at that stage, Lydia had never skied before. Within 18 months, she competed at the Olympics in 2002 (Salt Lake City) and by the Olympics in 2018 (PyeongChang) she was one of Australia’s most decorated and inspirational Winter Olympic athletes. In 2016, Lydia released a fantastic documentary called ‘The Will To Fly’, which follows her journey to the 2014 Olympics, documenting her career to date and her experiences as mum and competing in one of the world's most dangerous sports.
Lydia is also the founder of two businesses BodyICE (ice and heat therapy products) and Zone by Lydia (sustainable yoga gear).
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This week Brian and Harrison kick things off by talking footy, covering; the AFL mid-season draft, BT’s top 3 storylines at the mid-way point of the season and discuss if the level of talent was better in 2004 or today in 2024. They also review last week’s episode with Dyl Buckley and hit the mailbag. Next, the boys are joined by Former Australian Treasurer & Deputy leader of the Liberal Party, Josh Frydenberg. The chat covers Josh’s promising tennis career BT, his passion for the Carlton Blues and their mutual love of Lorne. They then discuss Josh’s professional life, from excelling in the academic realm, his time in the private sector and pathway into politics. The boys quiz Josh on what life is like in Parliament, sacrifices made, stories from his impressive career and his thoughts on the state of the country and the world. Finally, they address a conversation that is very close to Josh’s heart and means a lot to his community. Josh is a proud Jewish man and has made the brave decision to use his profile and voice as a device for change, he has just released a powerful new documentary called ‘Never Again: The Fight Against Anti-Semitism’. The documentary investigates the devastating impact of antisemitism on Australia and delivers a message of warning and a plea to come together to stamp out the issue in our community. We thank Josh for his time and his commitment to making Australia a better place for all. Hosts: Brian & Harrison TaylorGuest: Josh Frydenberg Produced by Producey and Harrison TaylorGet in touch with us or see more:Mailbag - [email protected] - [email protected] - @lifeofbrianpodcastTiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
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This week Brian and Harrison kick things off by covering off an array of topics from burping live on air and blaming someone else, all the way through to BTs soft drink rankings.
For the main course, the boys are joined by Australian podcast mogul, Dylan Buckley. Dylan is a former AFL player for the Carlton Blues and GWS Giants and is now taking the ‘new media’ world by storm with his podcast ‘Dyl & Friends’, and his two businesses in Producey (a content creation and brand amplification studio) and Clubby Sports (an independent podcast network). They discuss Dyl’s journey post football, finding purpose, carving out your niche, setting standards for yourself and what’s in the secret sauce for creating a successful business. Plug in to hear all about it and much more.
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Guest: Dylan Buckley
Produced by Harrison Taylor and the Producey
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This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat, where they talk through Brian's thoughts on fans touching players and question if anything has changed with the AFL media's access to players since the new rules came in. Brian then dissects the state and federal budgets as well as the Tom Brady Roast on Netflix.
Later, the boys are joined by Australian Surfing Legend, Mark 'Occy' Occhilupo.
Occy, aka 'The Raging Bull' was the World Surfing Champion in 1999 and spent the majority of his professional career in the top 5 of the World Surfing (ASP) rankings. A a goofy-footer, he is known for his powerful and aggressive style. Over many years he developed a deadly forehand rail game and an equally lethal backhand attack, notably, his backhand surfing has been touted by some of the industries most respected identities as the best they have ever seen. Along with his incredible talent, it is his character out of the water that has made Occy such an iconic personally, he's fun, his attitude is infectious and he's just an all-round ripping fella. Occy's life hasn't been all rainbows and sunshine though, he's battled with depression and substance abuse since his early 20s, an illness which subsequently forced him to step away from professional surfing, a decision that at first sent him on a further spiral downward. Eventually, but not without failed attempts, he, along with the help of close friends and supporters, hauled himself bout of the darkness and into a better frame of mind, ultimately, leading to a World Surfing title at the age of 33.
His story is undoubtably one of the greatest comeback stories in Australian sporting history. We thank Mark for sharing his story.
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