A Lot To Talk About

Luke Bateman is a writer and book enthusiast. His own journey has been through many ups and downs. From early life in country QLD to making his way to the NRL, the Batchelor and now BookTok fame, Luke battled depression, gambling addiction and substance abuse that ripped through his life like a hurricane, before he took the courageous step to get help and begin rebuilding. An incredibly honest con...

Neil Perry is one of Australia's most recognisable names in the food business. The incredibly successful restaurateur best known for Rockpool and now Margaret, has had his fair share of success in the business. However, despite the luxurious fit outs in his Double Bay restaurants, success is about more than money to Neil and it's his failures that have afforded him the lessons in career longevity...

Ant Williams is a world record holding free diver, author & performance psychologist. Ant's desire to push himself into the most extreme of circumstances, has been his own human experiment. Putting his work as a performance psychologist to the test to pass on the lessons of what it takes to perform under pressure. His new book 'Let It Be Tough' is out and available for purchase at all good boo...

Hugo Toovey has been through an incredibly challenging 13 years. Surviving both testicular and bowel cancer has been no easy feat. It has challenged him with more than a dozen surgeries and countless treatments, it stripped him of a testical, his hair, most of his bowel, and left him with a stoma bag that he calls 'Collin'. Through the darkest days Hugo struggled to see light and the end of the tu...

Ash Wicks is an online creator known as Jam Pikelets, and co-host of 'Two Doting Dad's' podcast. Ash returns to the show for the second time to discuss how his journey through fatherhood, depression & sobriety is shaping him as a man, as well as what he believes it means to be and raise a modern gentleman. Follow us both on Instagram @bradleyjdryburgh @jampikelets If you enjoyed this episode y...

Michael 'Outback Mike' Atkinson is a solo adventurist, survival expert and film maker. He is a former Army helicopter pilot, survival instructor and Airforce flying instructor. To watch his films and see more of his adventures: https://outbackmike.com/ Follow us both on Instagram @bradleyjdryburgh @outback_mike If you enjoyed this clip you can support my channel by subscribing and sharing this wit...

Trent 'Maxi' Maxwell is a Life Guard and Fire Fighter. He has dedicated his professional career to be in service of others. From fighting some of Australia's most devastating bush fires, to saving lives on the beaches of Sydney's Eastern suburbs, Maxi became a household name as a 16 year old on the TV series 'Bondi Rescue'. We discuss Maxi's career, the lifelong friendships forged in life guard to...

Kellie Finlayson was a young woman who had just entered the most exciting chapter of her life. A partner she loved and a newborn baby girl she adored, her dreams were becoming her reality. Then life dealt her a hand she could have never imagined.... stage 4 bowel cancer. Kellie chooses to not just survive, but thrive. She refuses to stop living her life despite the grief and the terrible odds that...

Peter Singer is professor in bioethics with a background in philosophy. His work focuses on the practical ethics that can make the world a better place and reduce suffering. Peter has written many books, some of which are: The Life You Can Save, Animal Liberation Now, & The Most Good You Can Do. Our conversation explores his career, what moral philosophy encompasses and how being a consequenti...

George aka TheTinMen is an advocate for men's mental health. His online following has grown off the back of facts and research around men's wellbeing that will shock you. We discuss: male victims of abuse and the shocking statistics that reflect this problem, why solving men's issues isn't zero sum for women, the NSW Liberal Party appointing a minister for men, and much more. You can follow both G...

*Disclaimer: We had an issue that compromised the quality of the audio. Please, don't let this deter you from an incredible story worth hearing. Scott Ryder is a former special forces soldier of the 2 Commando, 3RAR and Tag East regiments. A 20+ year career in the military has seen Scott deployed in Afghanistan, Iraq, East Timor and Europe on many different operations. His new book 'Forged in Fire...

Joe Williams is a former NRL player and professional boxer now working in the mental health and wellbeing space. An Aboriginal man from the Wiradjuri/Wolgalu nation, Joe and I shared an honest conversation about Australian cultural identity and the way toward a more united society, his own battle with mental health and lessons in parenthood as a father of five children. You can follow both Joe and...

For the first episode of the year I had all of my guests from last year (2025) ask me a question. Questions like: what have I had not had the courage to say on the podcast before, the best advice I received this last year, biggest lesson I took from a guest this year & much more. You can follow me on socials @bradleyjdryburgh If you enjoyed our conversation, you can support the show by subscri...

Brett Connellan is a shark attack survivor, filmmaker and speaker. His debut film 'Attacking Life' is available on Stan. Brett and I discussed reflecting on experiences to learn, set new goals and work towards the next chapter of your life, as well as the recent shark attacks in Australia and what he has learned about these incidents after experiencing his own nearly fatal attack. You can follow b...

Samuel Dreyfus is a provisional psychologist who has amassed an impressive audience online for his educational and heartfelt content. Leaning on his clinical and lived experience, Samuel and I discuss the many challenges that most in the modern world can relate to: Anxiety, trusting your gut, why small goals are important, why we all have red flags and why you are worthy of a good life. You can fo...

Chris Griffin is the host of 'The Pocket' podcast. A viral clip from Chris' show, in which he discussed what he wants in a future partner, exploded online and was the cause for much controversy between a number of figures in the podcast and media landscape. Labelled by some online voices as toxic masculinity, financially abusive or as contributing to the manosphere, Chris doubled down on his take...

Richard de Crespigny is a former member of the Royal Australian Air Force, and retired Qantas pilot. Richard was the captain of flight QF32 when the engine exploded minutes into a flight out of Singapore. Alongside his in flight crew, their heroic actions saved 469 passengers, managing to avoid what could have been a nail in the coffin during a tumultuous time for airline giant Qantas. Richard ope...

Eddie Nelson is a breath work facilitator and movement coach from Sydney, Australia. In our conversation we discuss the early trauma's that lead Eddie down the path of breath work, the signs and symptoms that suggest modern life has hijacked our nervous systems, and how to use your breath to change your state and take control of your life. You can follow both Eddie & I on social media @bradley...

Saya Sakakibara is an Olympic gold medalist in BMX racing. At Paris 2024, Saya's story of Olympic triumph captured the nation as she was embraced by her brother Kai who just 4 years prior had a devastating BMX accident while racing at a world cup event. Kai was left with a traumatic brain injury that threatened his life and left the Sakikabara family clinging onto hope. The incident inspired Saya...

Rugby League veteran and 2025 NRL Grand Final winning captain Adam Reynolds opens up on his incredible life journey to promote the release of his memoir 'On My Own Terms'. We discuss everything from his early beginnings in Redfern, his rugby league dream, his wife's battle with addiction, glory days at Souths and Brisbane, his relationship with Russell Crowe, Sam Burgess and Wayne Bennett, the unt...

Billy Smith is one of the Sydney Roosters star players. His career has been an emotional rollercoaster packed full of incredible triumphs and disastrous injuries. In our conversation Billy reveals an insight into coach Trent Robinson's unorthodox methods, the chain of events that nearly lead him to the Melbourne Storm and the reason he continued to fight for his dream after four years of season en...

Kate Reid is the founder and co-owner of 'Lune'. Lune is the croissanterie responsible for what some of the worlds most esteemed food critics believe could just be the best pastry the world has ever tasted. Whilst her obsessive nature that she describes as both her greatest strength and weakness, made a compelling argument for Kate's inevitable success in life, her early devotion to the world of a...

My great mate Joey and I sit down to discuss my recent wedding and what the commitment of marriage means to me. The conversation extended beyond marriage to some of the new challenges and emotions that we welcome as we enter the next chapter of life as young men aged 29 and 30. You can follow both Joey & I on social media @bradleyjdryburgh @joeplumb_ If you enjoyed this chat you can give back...

Sally Gould is an Intensive Care Paramedic & the author of 'Frog: The Secret Diary Of A Paramedic'. Paramedics do one of the toughest jobs in the country. They save lives, they work under less than ideal conditions - often in dangerous environments & they do it all for a modest income. It is incredibly honourable & we should celebrate them for it. I relished in the opportunity to chat...

Steve Chapman is the co-founder of Hyro & Shine. He built Shine a nootropic beverage to $60M + in retail sales before leaving the business to launch his new hydration supplement 'Hyro' alongside his co-founder & wife Taylor. Hyro has secured investment from Daly Cherry-Evans, Quade Cooper & Sarah Tilse aka Sarah's Day, quickly boosting the brands value & popularity as a leader in t...