Auscast Inspiration

There's nothing like giving or receiving a gift where the first words that come to mind are “Is this returnable?” Gift giving is actually pretty hard. You need to know the person. What do they like? Dislike? What do they use? Do they like practicality in a present? Romanticism? In this episode Kate chats with family members and some close friends to understand their favourite gifts received…...

It is fair to say that Bruno Fornaroli has been one of the most impactful A-League imports in our history. From his goalscoring, creativity and dominance since his arrival in 2015, Bruno has been a classic south american striker lifting fans off their seats. From Salto in Uruguay, which is renowned for the production of Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez, Bruno has managed to flourish since landing on...

They’re different things stress and anxiety. In general stress is a response to an external cause, anxiety is a person’s reaction to stress – it’s internal. The most important thing is to recognize the signs of anxiety in your children and in yourself.  In this episode Kate talks with emotional intelligence parent coach and paediatric anxiety therapist Stephanie Pinto. Guest: Stephanie Pinto Websi...

Isaac Quaynor is a guy you can only love. Q as they call him is known for his ferocious and explosive speed on the footy field but I cannot lie, what I like the most is his humble, generous and polite nature. Coming from humble beginnings in a large family and his dad from Ghana in Africa, Isaac has had to earn everything he has received across his career. Isaac has stabilised himself in one of th...

What are you feeling right now… and why? Such a simple question but a complex answer and even more elaborate is the way our emotions and our reactions impact those around us. Emotional Intelligence or EQ is the ability to understand, use, and manage your emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize, overcome challenges, and defuse conflict. This episodes, guest,...

Miles and Archie Shepherd make up the duo of the infamous Shepmates which took over the internet at the end of 2021. I found this episode  so motivating, inspiring and hilarious as these two boys have no fear and love to say yes to open new doors. The epitome of anything is possible as the duo recreate sporting moments with theatrics from the commentary box which has Australia and beyond in stitch...

It was a real honor to recently interview Mark Beretta on Sports Legends with Bevo. Mark is currently the Channel 7 Sunrise Sports Presenter, a Journalist and Author and has been in the media now for over 30 years. We discussed his media journey and the early days when he first began as a sports radio reporter in the 90’s. We also spoke about Mark’s stellar water-skiing career and the journey whic...

Richard Turner is the Founder of Zen Energy and Author of his new book ‘The Essential Entrepreneur’. Richard has founded four significant companies, including Zen Energy that was involved in a merger in 2017 and demerger in 2020 with the GFG Group. He shares his 40 years of learning and some key insights from his new book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The trickiest times for communication with our children are when we’re stressed or angry. What’s happening during those moments in our brains? What’s happening inside our child’s brain? Sarah Best joins Kate to talk about effective communication, how to be both firm and kind, how to offer ideas to our children, and even how to say “No” effectively. Guest: Sarah Best Signed book purchases for NZ cu...

Jordy De Goey has had a year filled with many high's and low's for the man who has committed his future to his beloved Collingwood for five more seasons. This podcast uncovers the raw Jordan and gives sentiment to how he has been dealing with criticism, pressure and success throughout the last 12 months. There is not a person I know with the mental toughness that Jordy displays at the age of 26 an...

Freely chosen play is when a child decides and controls their play following their instincts, imagination, and interests. No adult leadership. No right or wrong way to play. Just play. Play improves the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children and young people (little secret, it helps adults too).  It is play that helps children develop confidence, self-esteem, physical fi...

Jacqui Louder is one of the most revered Psychologists in all of Australia and is also the lead sport Psychologist at Collingwood and Melbourne Storm. Jacqui has a wealth of knowledge to help all of us who struggle with mental health and raises the question why we don't focus on it as much as our physical health. A powerful podcast that gives you the tips and tricks to fall back on when times get...

I recently had a terrific chat with award winning filmmaker and author Peter Dickson on Sports Legends with Bevo. We discussed what life was like growing up in a family of six and the sporting battles they all had. We also spoke about the close bond that Peter had with his late brother Rob and how he influenced Peter to become a documentary maker. Peter has recently written a book called ‘He Was M...

Advocates can find the advantages; critics can easily point out the flaws.  In the wake of the COVID experience, more parents are choosing the path of home education (that’s the preferred term). While a precise definition differs, there are some key elements to home education that separate it from distance education and pandemic schooling. In this episode, Kate talks with Rebecca English, a senior...

Jack Jenkins just won the Dana White Contender Series in Vegas earning him a contract to the big time in the UFC. A boy from Bacchus Marsh on the outskirts of Melbourne who had always had natural combat ability from the time he stepped into a gym. Jack had built a very strong background in kickboxing before turning to MMA where he dominated from the get go and has been touted as a future World Cha...

Any restaurant food server will tell you/ Table of four? Four different food intolerances and allergies. One is gluten free, the other is dairy free, another might be a vegetarian or allergic to nuts, or something else. Food intolerances are different from allergic reactions, they don’t involve the immune system.  In this episode Kate talks with Dr Evangeline Mantzioris from South Australia Univer...

As far as Aussie legends go Mark Woodforde is right up there, his tennis record speaks for itself and he is a true gentleman as well. Mark has called America home for several years now and so it was interesting hearing about what made him decide to make the move over and how he's still involved in the great game of tennis these days. It was also great hearing the stories about meeting another tenn...

Tim Stollznow is the Managing Director of MyVenue. MyVenue is a Point of Sale solution purposely built for venues selling food and beverage.  Tim shares insights into ‘how to do a start up’ leveraging collaboration, creating the right culture and getting the fundamentals of a business in place early. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your son trips and grazes his knee. Your daughter bumps her head on the table. There’s that moment of silence before the tears flow. Often, they sneak a glance at you for your reaction. Do you make a fuss? Or tell them to “walk it off”?  Sarah Wallwork is a physiotherapist and clinical pain neuroscientist at the University of South Australia. She and her team in Adelaide conducted a study asking 1...

Madison Browne is one of the finest Netballer this country has produced with a trophy cabinet that not many have had the talent, sacrifice or heart to achieve. Madi is the only Netballer to win two Liz Ellis Diamond medals which is the highest individual accolade you can achieve in the sport. I absolutely love Madi's upbeat personality and glass half full mentality after suffering two ACL injuries...

Our kids are going to grow up just like us – sick and tired of being sick and tired. Digestive wellness, chronic wellness, food intolerances – these can all begin when we are children. As parents we can help our kids get the best start. In this episode Kate talks with Caitlin Samson, a Clinical Nutritionist and Exercise Physiologist with over ten years experience in the health and wellness field. ...

Tom Baulch aka 'Prime Train' has built a rapidly  growing fitness brand which encompasses working with elite athletes, training programs and merchandise. Known for his cult-like following and heroic mullet, Prime has become a man of the people with his viral Tiktoks, gameday vlogs of suburban footy and for pushing himself to the limits to get the best out of himself. This is a great episode for an...

What a buzz it was to chat recently with one of the greats of AFL, Anthony Koutoufides on Sports Legends with Bevo. An inductee into the AFL Hall of Fame in 2014, Kouta played 278 games at his beloved Carlton blues represented Victoria in state footy and was a premiership player in 1995 with Carlton. We reminisced over Kouta’s stellar career as he shared some great stories about winning his first...

In August 2017, Chris Yandle wrote a short little note to his grade 8 daughter and slipped it into her backpack. “Dear Addy, treat everyone like they are the most important person you’ll ever meet. Love Dad.” She liked the note, so he kept writing them. “Dear Addy, right is right, even if no one does it. Wrong is wrong even if everyone does it. Right isn’t always going to be popular but it’s bette...

Azam Abdallah has created one of the most powerful football platforms in Australia with the #1 Soccer podcast known as GalacticOz'. Azam has built football content on YouTube for 7 years which has developed to over 110k subscribers. Growing up in the commission flats of Melbourne, Azam and his family members have built a direct, hilarious and robust podcast all about the world game. Azam's cousin...