Big Bros

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...

Calista Clements is an Australian content creator and political commentator known for bringing common sense back into conversations around culture, politics and the issues everyday Australians are facing. Her commentary cuts through the noise with a direct, unapologetic style that has made her a strong voice among young Australians who feel frustrated by the way politics, media and public debate a...

Justin Kabbani is one of Australia’s leading AI trainers and keynote speakers, helping teams at organisations such as Uber, Treasury Wine Estates and Udemy understand how to use artificial intelligence in practical, powerful and commercially meaningful ways. Despite AI becoming part of everyday life for many people, Justin argues that most are still only scratching the surface of what it can actua...

Why do so many men struggle with sexual insecurity, especially performance anxiety? It is still a taboo topic, but plenty of men are quietly dealing with it. Many want real answers about why their performance in the bedroom is affected, yet shame, fear and uncertainty often stop them from confronting the issue directly, so it gets avoided and pushed further down the road. Join Big Bros, Jeremy and...

One of the real luxuries of interviewing guests from such different worlds, current and former athletes, authors, comedians, entrepreneurs and medical professionals, is getting access to a wide range of perspectives on the topics almost everyone in their 20s eventually has to confront. That is why these conversations matter, because hearing how different people have navigated similar questions can...

Vinnie Brigante has made a name for himself across a few different spaces, from reality TV after appearing on Big Brother Australia 2025, to music and social media, while also working as a barber. While he comes across as funny, upbeat and easygoing, there is also a more reflective side to him, and that is where a lot of his insight and perspective really comes through.  Join Big Bros, Jeremy and...

Gene Efron, better known as Tallncurly, is a Melbourne-based comedy and content creator who has amassed millions of views for his funny and relatable digs at Melbourne life, Australian culture, and for the everyday chaos of being a young adult. Although many know Gene as the quirky guy who can capture every corner of Melbourne culture, fewer know the story behind him, and how he came to tap into h...

Gerard Healy is an AFL legend who played for the Melbourne Football Club and the Sydney Swans, won the 1988 Brownlow Medal, and was later selected in the Sydney Swans Team of the Century. He has since become one of the most enduring figures in Australian football through a long broadcasting career across Seven, 3AW, Fox Footy and now SEN, helping shape the way the game is understood both on and of...

Flynn Martin is an Australian content creator who first drew widespread attention in 2022 after a viral video in which he questioned whether it was “OK to be a straight, white male.” Since then, Flynn has reflected publicly on that period and the influence of “manosphere” and “red pill” content, though he has spoken less about the mental health challenges he experienced both during and after that...

To ‘work it up’ or to ‘live it up’ in your 20s? We all know ambition is a virtuous trait, but too much of it may come at a cost to your health, relationships, and sanity. So how do you achieve both, specifically in your 20s? Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they unpack whether ambition and balance can co-exist on the same continuum. Expect to learn why you should split your year into different p...

In this week’s episode we sat down with Darcy Tucker, previous AFL player who played 156 games across Fremantle and North Melbourne. His contract wasn’t renewed, and we get into what that actually feels like behind the scenes. Darcy breaks down how he handled the setback, what changed in his mindset, and what elite sport taught him about staying steady when things don’t go to plan. Join Big Bros,...

Dr Chloe Carmichael is a clinical psychologist and best-selling author, widely regarded as one of the most trusted voices on emotional wellbeing and mental resilience. In recent years, she has also become a prominent voice on the case for free speech, arguing that open dialogue, cognitive autonomy, and the ability to tolerate discomfort are psychologically protective. Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ila...

Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan as they celebrate their 150th episode with a special Q&A episode, answering all of your questions and spicy dilemmas...   Expect to learn about how to respond when your partner wants to go on a “break” while they travel, how to actually deal with mental fatigue, whether it’s genuinely a red flag if your partner still has photos of an ex on their camera roll, our...

In this week’s episode we sat down with Max Viney, a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ) black belt and multiple-time state and national champion who’s competed on the biggest stages in the sport. Max now brings that grappling expertise into the AFL and AFLW world, helping players gain a real physical edge through principles and techniques that translate directly to on-field performance. Join Big Bros, Jere...

In this week’s episode, we sat down with Roan Steele, current Collingwood Magpies AFL young gun and mature-age recruit who fought his way through the VFL and WAFL before being selected in the 2025 mid-season draft. While many people picture footballers as having a smooth, linear path to the AFL after being drafted at 18, Roan’s journey was anything but conventional. Instead, his rise to the top le...

We all want to set ambitious goals, but why do so many of us fail to reach the goals we genuinely care about? The biggest lever behind whether you achieve those goals is not the system you use, but whether you believe you are the kind of person who can actually follow through and deserve the outcome. Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they break down how and why you should change your identity bef...

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Professor Charlie Teo AM, a globally recognised neurosurgeon, teacher, and philanthropist best known for pioneering minimally invasive brain surgery, operating on tumours many deem inoperable, and driving significant funding for brain cancer research. While Charlie is celebrated by many for giving patients a second chance at life, his career has also been m...