Better Bloke

A returning voice, a mural artist, and a man who’s pulled himself from the edge more than once, Lini is back on the couch to catch us up on what he has learnt. After years of battling his own demons, digging deep into psychology, and speaking with thousands of others doing the same, he’s landed on a philosophy that challenges the way we think about mental health. Lini doesn’t see it as illness......

Society says men need to be softer. Haze “The Huntsman” Hepi says maybe we just need direction. In this episode, the Māori bare knuckle fighter breaks down his unique philosophy on violence, discipline, and the male identity crisis. He speaks about his past, his evolution as a man and father, and the some hard truths about what shaped him to be the man he is. From coaching young boys to confrontin...

What does it really mean to raise a kid... not just keep them alive, but raise them into a good human? In this episode, we sit down to unpack the tightrope walk of fatherhood: how to be emotionally connected without losing authority, how to discipline without doing damage, and how to own it when you get it wrong. Rob opens up about raising his two kids, the lessons he's learnt from first child to...

The last time we spoke to Jimmy Judge, he was just on the cusp. Working FIFO while eating copious amounts on his off swing, he was building momentum with his outrageous food challenges, wondering if the madness could ever turn into something real. Back then, it was all maybes and what-ifs. Fast forward nine months, and Jimmy’s left the mines behind and gone all in. This episode picks up where we l...

After a serious spinal injury left Patrick in constant pain, everything began to slip. The physical toll was just the beginning... soon came the loss of work, the mental struggle, and a growing reliance on substances to cope. It was a slow unraveling that led him into some of the darkest chapters of his life. In this episode, Patrick opens up about how it all came undone and what it took to rebuil...

What happens when the system built to protect is used to punish? In this episode of the Better Bloke Project, we sit down with Jared Purcell, host of the Broken Fathers podcast, to unpack the emotional and legal minefield that many Aussie dads find themselves in. We explore the family court system, lawyers promoting false domestic violence allegations, and how these accusations can tear fathers fr...

If you've ever thought, "Something’s off but I can’t explain it", this one’s for you. We dive into the Better Bloke Blueprint, our new resources that helps blokes get their head around all the heavy stuff... grief, anger, anxiety, depression, and all the rest We worked with the pro's to develop the Blueprint, but on this episode we share what we’ve learnt, what’s helped us, and how this new sectio...

Meet Morgz, a butcher who slipped on his gumboots and walked 1,800km from Cairns to the Gold Coast in the name of men's mental health. What started as a personal mission turned into something much bigger. Along the way, he met over 400 blokes who shared stories of heartbreak, family breakdowns, addiction, depression, and suicide. In this episode, we sit down to unpack those conversations, and how...

In this episode, we sit down with Damien Rider, a man who’s turned mental resilience into an artform. Known for completing an 800km solo paddle from Gold Coast to Bondi, he isn’t just about pushing physical limits... he’s redefining what it means to take control of your mind. From confronting childhood trauma to tackling brutal endurance feats, Damien has learned that mindset is certainly a lifeli...

This one’s going to ruffle feathers. Our guest has built a name (and a business) by saying the things you’re not supposed to say, and filming it all in comedy sketches that ride the line between hilarious and highly offensive. He’s been labelled sexist, racist, and accused of normalising domestic violence. Today, we go beyond the headlines and into the mind of the man behind the character. In a ra...

Tate Smith is just 21 years old, but he's already lived through one of the hardest things a bloke can face... losing his older brother to suicide. This conversation is raw, emotional, and painfully real. Nate opens up about the shock, the guilt, the anger, and the silence that followed his brother’s death, and how it’s changed the way he looks at life forever. He shares his mission to make sure no...

By now, you’ve probably seen the face & heard the name, but in this episode, the boys sit down to peel back the layers. From life before the Better Bloke Project to the moment he walked away from a stable career in pursuit of something bigger, Matty opens up about the risks, the regrets, and the rewards that came with chasing purpose.  They dive into the messier stuff too… relationship br...

Nathan Schmid is back on the podcast… this time as the bloke who actually did it . In April, he completed 30 triathlons in 30 days , wrapping it all up with a full Ironman on Day 30. We first spoke to him before the challenge kicked off, and now he returns to reflect on the highs, the brutal lows, and the mindset it took to keep pushing when everything in him wanted to stop. This wasn’t just about...

On this one, the boys rip straight into the event highlights of the past weekend. Rob took on the challenge of a lifetime over the weekend, jumping in the ring at the Podcast Royale 2.0 - one of Australia's biggest and best boxign events in history. Outside of dropping 15kg & unlocking his healthiest self in years, Rob embodied everything we stand for at Better Bloke - determination, accountab...

In this episode of the Better Bloke Podcast, we sit down with Cris Cross, the bloke behind the 400HP split-colour Corvette Hellvette and those wildly popular custom car sketches. But this chat goes way deeper than cars. Cris opens up about grief, identity, and how losing his stepdad in 2017 nearly broke him. From smoking weed and eating Macca’s to avoid pain, to journaling, going vegan, and rebuil...

In this episode of the Better Bloke Project, we sit down with Terry Munro, a bloke who hit rock bottom and clawed his way back. After blowing out to 185.5 Kgs and battling through some dark days, he knew something had to give. Terry opens up about the turning point, the brutal honesty it took to face himself, and how he dropped 100 kilos in two years. But this isn’t just a weight loss story, it’s...

In this episode, Matty and Rob sit down with Jack 'Swifty' Mill, a familiar face in the BA community, known for his tough exterior and wild car, but there’s more to him than meets the eye. They get real about the pressure that builds up, the burnout no one talks about, and the toll it takes when you keep pushing without asking for help. Swifty shares a moment that nearly broke him, and what pulled...

One bloody year. 52 weeks of no-filter chats, big laughs, and tough truths. In this milestone episode of the Better Bloke Podcast, Matty and Rob celebrate one year of diving into what the project has managed to achieve in the last year. With suicide rates still climbing, the boys reckon it’s time we stop ticking boxes and start having real conversations. They also give a shout out to people behind...

Kids change everything, your relationship, your priorities, and your sacred right to sleep past 6 AM. In this episode of the Better Bloke Podcast, Matty and Rob tackle the highs, lows, and absolute chaos of being a dad. Ever wondered if there’s a perfect time to have kids? Spoiler: There isn’t. Rob, the seasoned dad who's been through the trenches, shares the raw, unfiltered realities of fatherhoo...

Blokes Advice, the notorious mens group where gun sticks, terrible tattoos, and unspoken bloke wisdom reign supreme. Ever found the perfect stick and felt like you just won the lottery? Yeah, you’re not alone. The boys rip into the dumbest sh*t ever posted, the unwritten rules every real bloke follows, and why borrowing a mate’s tools comes with responsibilities. If you’ve ever debated the beauty...

Matty and Rob sit down with OG BA legend Hadyn, a bloke with one hell of a story. At just 19, he found himself in a life-or-death situation while working in his parents’ jewellery store, an experience that shaped him in ways most people will never understand. But that’s just the start. Hadyn gets real about the tough stuff, relationships, parenting, and the brutal truth that life isn’t some fairyt...

In this episode of the Better Bloke Podcast, Matty and Rob chat with Nathan Schmid, a bloke who's transformed his life from late-night partying to tackling an extraordinary challenge: 30 triathlons in 30 days. Starting in April, Nathan will swim 1.5 km, bike 40 km, and run 10 km daily, all to raise awareness for men's mental health through the Daily Grind Challenge. He opens up about his journey f...

For the first time ever, Matty and Rob welcome their first female guest into the inner sanctum of the Better Bloke Podcast. An unlikely guest, Kay Manuel has been at the centre of headlines, copping backlash and judgment from all sides. But behind the controversy? Well, that's exactly what we wanted to uncover. In this raw, unfiltered chat, Kay breaks down the reality of internet fame, the mental...

Most blokes are taught that putting yourself last is the noble thing to do but Matty and Rob reckon that’s a load of crap. If you’re constantly running on empty, sacrificing yourself for everyone else, and calling it ‘doing the right thing,’ you’re actually just sabotaging your own potential. This episode is all about flipping that mindset. The boys dive into why taking responsibility for yourself...

Matty and Rob sit down with Graeme, a bloke who's been through more tough times than most of us can imagine—failed relationships, losing trust in everyone, being an estranged father. But the best part? He’s come out the other side, running a successful business and proving that rock bottom isn’t the end—it’s just the start of a comeback. Graeme opens up about navigating life’s darkest moments, why...