Big Bros

How do you know if the person you’re dating is someone you want to build a life with? Beyond the initial chemistry, what actually tells you that you’ve found your soulmate? It’s easy to feel certain when things are going well, but what happens when your needs clash or the relationship takes work? Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they explore the qualities and everyday behaviours that reveal whet...

Rebecca Antonucci is the host of the Sex, Love & Money podcast and a coach who helps women build self-worth and break out of relationship patterns that keep them stuck. But why is it that so many men and women stay in relationships that leave them unfulfilled? And what does it actually take to break that cycle and find someone who’s right for you? Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they sit do...

Kyle Duerden is a health and fitness coach and founder of The Healthy Man Project, helping men get in shape without letting fitness take over their lives. Known online as Coach Kyle, he pushes back on the pressure to constantly optimise and “lock in”, showing men how to build habits they can actually stick to. Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan as they sit down with Coach Kyle to unpack what it actual...

Adam Schwab is an Australian entrepreneur, former corporate lawyer and the co-founder and CEO of Luxury Escapes. He also co-hosts The Contrarians alongside Adir Shiffman, where he explores business, markets and the uncomfortable ideas most people avoid. Having built one of Australia’s most recognisable travel companies, Adam brings a sharp perspective on what it takes to succeed in today’s economy...

Feeling seen and understood is one of the foundations of a strong relationship. Yet too often, we leave the people closest to us feeling unheard, and that connection starts to slip. So how do you make someone feel genuinely understood when they’re with you? And how do you build the kind of trust that makes you someone they turn to when they need it most? Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they exp...

Elie Walsh is a sleep researcher and Clinical Neuropsychology PhD candidate at Monash University whose work explores the relationship between sleep, circadian rhythms and mental health. Combining neuroscience with practical sleep interventions, Elie examines how our sleep patterns affect brain function and what this means for our everyday wellbeing. Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they sit down...

Matt Fox is an Australian fitness coach, content creator, father of two and cancer survivor who has built a global audience helping busy people improve their health without allowing fitness to take over their lives. His experience with cancer has shaped a broader philosophy centred on discipline, longevity, perspective and what it truly means to live well. Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they s...

Danny Kennedy is a fitness and mindset coach, entrepreneur and host of The Fitness and Lifestyle Podcast, which has amassed more than 12 million streams. Danny’s approach to self-improvement goes beyond training and nutrition, focusing on the beliefs, habits and standards that shape how we live. His work is about identifying what is holding you back, becoming the person you want to be and creating...

How do you know if someone is leading you on? Is it their refusal to have the “what are we?” conversation, their reluctance to do anything that signals a serious relationship, or the endless insistence that they just want to “go with the flow”? Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they explore why someone might lead you on and what you can actually do about it. Expect to learn why being led on may b...

Neel Kolhatkar is an Australian comedian, writer and content creator known for his cultural observations, political satire and willingness to say the things most people are too scared to touch. After building a massive online following through viral sketches, Neel has gone on to tour nationally, self-produce his own specials and build a comedy career largely outside the traditional industry mould....

Kirk Peterson is a leadership and high-performance coach with more than 30 years of experience across business and sport. As the founder of Performance Shift, Kirk has spent his career helping people understand what actually makes great teams work, why trust and accountability matter, and how to perform at a high level without burning yourself out. His work is especially valuable for young people...

Tom Howard is the owner of Extract Fitness, a young entrepreneur who decided to back himself early and build something of his own while still pursuing high-level footy. At an age where most people are still figuring out their next move, Tom has taken on the pressure of running a business, leading others, and continuing to push himself as an athlete.  Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they sit dow...

Ever had a conversation with someone who feels less like a person and more like an AI-written corporate bio? Despite both of you trying to make conversation, it still feels like the most painfully stereotypical small talk, and you cannot help thinking, “Gee, that person is vanilla.” Join Big Bros hosts Jeremy and Ilan, as they unpack why so many conversations feel like they are with boring people,...

Sally Pearson is an Olympic gold medallist, world champion and one of Australia’s greatest athletes. Best known for winning gold in the 100m hurdles at London 2012, Sally’s journey offers a rare insight into what it actually takes to reach the top and what it can cost once you get there.  Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they sit down with Sally Pearson to unpack the mindset required to become a...

Dr Justin Coulson is an Australian parenting expert, father of six, PhD psychologist and author of 10 books on parenting. As the co-host of Channel 9’s Parental Guidance and the Happy Families podcast with his wife Kylie, Justin has become one of Australia’s most trusted voices on family life, emotional development and what young people actually need to thrive. Through his work, Justin has helped...

Nick Slater is an Australian content creator best known for his viral dating and relationship skits on TikTok and Instagram. With a mix of humour, honesty and painfully accurate observations, Nick has built a loyal audience by calling out the games, confusion and emotional chaos that often come with modern dating, while still getting to the deeper stuff people are really searching for.  Join Big B...

There is nothing wrong with wanting to improve yourself. But self-improvement can quickly devolve into trying to optimise every metric of your life, from your sleep and nutrition to your exercise, productivity and even your relationships. While the pursuit of optimisation can be appealing to anyone wanting to become better, at a certain point the pressure to constantly improve, track and upgrade e...

Sarah Grynberg is the host of A Life of Greatness podcast, as well as a best-selling author, leading mindset coach and speaker whose work explores what it means to live with greater purpose, meaning and fulfilment. Before building her own platform, Sarah worked behind the scenes in Australian media, including as executive producer of the Hamish & Andy podcast. But after experiencing burnout, h...

Elliot Loney is an Australian comedian, impressionist and performer known for his sharp impressions, character work and ability to find humour in some of the biggest personalities in sport, entertainment and politics. From Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios to Bear Grylls, Donald Trump, Pauline Hanson and Anthony Albanese, Elliot has built a unique comedic voice that blends satire, perf...

Content warning: This episode includes discussion around mental health and distressing personal experiences, which may be triggering for some listeners. Please listen with care. Support: If anything raised in this conversation feels overwhelming, support is available through Lifeline on 13 11 14, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000.  Joey Woodley...

It takes more than good looks and clean habits to make a man truly attractive. In reality, attraction is often shaped by the deeper qualities beneath the surface, the subtle things people sense long before they can explain them. Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they unpack the five deeper traits that shape a man’s natural attractiveness and the way he shows up in the world. Expect to learn why y...

Indri Caruana is a functional health coach and the founder of Human Blueprint, where he helps men improve their energy, libido, gut health, hormones, sleep and overall performance. His work sits in the space modern medicine does not always have time to explore, helping men who are not necessarily “sick,” but know they are nowhere near functioning at their best. Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as t...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions surrounding suicide, self-harm, male loneliness and mental health struggles, which some listeners may find distressing. If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available:  • Lifeline – 13 11 14  • Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467  • Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636  • MensLine Australia – 1300 78 99 78  • In an emergency, call 000 i...

Adir Shiffman is an Australian entrepreneur, investor and former doctor whose career has spanned medicine, startups, technology and elite sport. He is the Executive Chairman of Catapult Sports and co-hosts The Contrarians podcast alongside Adam Schwab, where they challenge conventional business narratives across startups, investing and corporate Australia. Through his business experience and sharp...

The priorities you face in your mid to late twenties can look very different to the ones you had in your early twenties. Saving for a holiday can quickly become saving for a property. The relationship you started at 22 may now come with conversations about engagement rings and future plans. Even the boys’ or girls’ trips that once felt easy to organise now require more planning, more effort, and a...