The Bare Facts

Send us Fan Mail Cold water has saved people s lives.  What?!?!?! Putting your speedos on and swimming in cold water is a mental health phenomenon that has people hooked. The sensation of focussing on just surviving and getting through the experience is meditative. The “reset” as cold water swimmer Jaimie Lingham puts it has hundreds of swimmers each day swimming in water as cold as 9 degrees Cels...

Send us Fan Mail Justin Nunan is a born story teller.  He has seen more trauma, illness and heartache than anyone should. He spent 36 years  in Ambulance Victoria, 30 of those years as an Intensive Care Paramedic both on the road and in the air. He however did not leave the job jaded and bitter. He left the job with a smile and a great legacy .  Support the show PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHA...

Send us Fan Mail Donovan Peel spent two decades as a Big Game Ranger in South Africa. Donovan worked at Phuza Moya, Welgevonden and Lissataba in Kruger National Park just to name few. Despite the dozens of brushes with death with Africa’s wildlife and coming face to face with poachers, Donovan still loves his life. Join me as Donovan shares with us, how his dog was eaten by a crocodile and he esca...

Send us Fan Mail The Rip Swim (www.ripswim.com.au) is a 3.2 km swim across one of the most dangerous waterways in the world. And that’s if you can manage to swim it straight. We chat to founder and owner of The Rip Swim Grant Siedle about how he has built an event that over 700 swimmers have completed and a smaller number in winter in just their speedos. The swim is about fun, camraderie and fulfi...

Send us Fan Mail Peter Bellion spent three decades in the Victoria Police Force. He’s had guns pointed at him. But that was just in the first three weeks. He spent decades in the Major Collision Investigation Unit (MCIU) investigating over 2000 road fatalities at the worst scenes imaginable. Not surprisingly Peter now suffers from Chronic Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Hear how one of our...

Send us Fan Mail Darren Hodge has been dealing with life and death for 36 years. Working as a Intensive Care Ambulance Flight Paramedic, hear how Darren saved the life of a brand new mum.  Support the show PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR ALL THE LATEST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebarefactspodcast/featured?sub_confirmation=1 https://thebarefactspodcast.com Also see: Instagram: @ross.a....

Send us Fan Mail Jarrod Briffa runs his own race. He spent three years in India in his twenties on a budget of $10,000. He ran a business to help those in need.  He is an accomplished free diver and is now part of an inspirational business called drifters freediving (www.driftersfreediving.com) - teaching everyday people to not only free dive but show them how their body and mind can benefit from...

Send us Fan Mail Trauma Surgeon Dr Rose Shakerian sees people in their greatest time of need. With steady hands and a brilliant mind, she makes the impossible possible. She has spent years to achieve her level of expertise. Her life is one of great interest.  It was a pleasure to speak with such an amazing humble person. Support the show PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR ALL THE LATEST:...

Send us Fan Mail Andy Englisch has spent a lifetime seeking adventure - whether it be starting businesses, travelling, flying a plane, wing foiling across Bass Strait or raising money for mental health. Please enjoy the very interesting and positive mindset of Andy. @safari.global @englisch @rosspollard35  Support the show PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR ALL THE LATEST: https://www.you...

Send us Fan Mail Today we chat with Mel Armstrong - Australia's Ninja Warrior, mother of two, professional athlete, outdoor enthusiast and owner of unique gym experience - VERSUS. Mel doesn't just talk the talk, she walks the walk.  Support the show PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR ALL THE LATEST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebarefactspodcast/featured?sub_confirmation=1 https:/...