Delving with Des

On the show this week, we are chatting to local legend, Ken Little, about his life and times. A wonderful man who surfs 7 days a week at town beach, and enjoys his life, and still works at his Fruit and Veggie show on Munster Street. A great interview..!!

This week on the podcast, I will be chatting with the delightful Jo Ryan who is involved with the International NGO, Asian Aid who's mission is to help children, and hence families, with education etc. in areas like Nepal, India, and Cambodia. Asian Aid is based in Wauchope, just outside Port Macquarie....

Welcome to the "Delving with Des" Podcast with Justin Pagotto, a great man with lots to talk about. We talk about his journey, and the passions in his life and how he now serves others. During the discussion, Justin mentions a number of websites that are listen below: (1) Trips Plus Philippines Medical Mission for Doctors, Nurses and Non-Medical - 15th to 24th November https://medical.tr...

This week, on "Delving with Des" we will be chatting to Colin and Shantal Kemsley who lead the Sherwood Cliffs Rehab Centre 20 Klms west of Coffs Harbour. It is a God-driven centre that engages with men and families to help them through overcoming addictions - residential 6-12 month engagement. Colin himself came through the Rehab centre and he talks openly about his previous life and th...

Hi, Join me this week as we chat to Bree Coezter - a great young Mum with strong faith and strong views, who is prepared to enter politics and stand for what she believes. Bree is active in the Libertarian Party and stood in the recent Local By-election. Great conversation around life, values, politics, and business.

IN this second of the 2-part series, we talk with Charmain Woods about overcoming, about achieving success through the adversity of life. We talk about how people can get advice and support in their darkest times.

This two-part series is a great story of homelessness, and fighting against all the odds, living on the streets, and being determined to overcome all the odds. Charmain Woods suffered severe abuse at the hands of her mother, and was determined to succeed. She got herself sufficient qualifications to enter the Police Force serving in many of the tough squads, suffering verbal abuse, sexual innuendo...

You will so enjoy this conversation with Self-Seen founder, Ben Cudmore. Born and bred in Port Macquarie, Ben lived life to the full until alcohol and drugs started playing a part, and Ben got more and more involved in the drug scene, not only using, but dealing as well. As his desire for more and more drugs grew, it started to greatly impact his family life, personal life, financial life etc. He...

THis week on Delving with Des we talk to the Breakfast Announcer with MMM here in Mid-north coast. Interesting young man, and we chat about his getting into radio, and how he ended up in Port Macquarie after times in Rockhampton and other locations.

This show tells the story of local Bruce Thompson, an actor, performer, etc. who has an autistic son, impacted greatly by vaccines, and wrong diagnosis. It took a long time to finally find someone who could correctly diagnose his son's condition, and get him on a path to health....

This second part of Blake Logan-Pye's story goes from him being in a coma at West Mead Hospital to his ultimate recovery, his journey to faith, and him finding love with Lynne, his wife of 22 years.

This is the first of a 2-part series talking with Blake Logan-Pye, who was adopted at birth, was unloved by his adopted Dad, got into the wrong circles which led him to the wrong choices. His dark youth led him to race motorbikes professionally until he had a life-threatening crash. This show covers this journey until he is in a coma at West Mead Hospital in Sydney.....

Because of the bi-election on 15th March for the state seat of Port Macquarie, "Delving with Des" has duplicated the Podcast with Bree Coezter ahead of the election. Bree is standing for the Libertarian Party (formerly the Liberals Democrats), with sound conservative principles, strong values, Christian principles, less and more accountable Government. Have a listen as Bree and I chat ab...

This week on Delving with Des, we will be chatting with Emma Andrew, an avid Dog person, and runs a local company called "Chips and Tricks" - an Animal Micro-chipping, and pet education organisation. While I am not an animal lover, Emma's passion comes across in spades.....

In this Episode, we will will be delving into the life and times of a local man, Greg Mallin, who volunteers with Samaritan's Purse, and Christian Fellowship Tours.

This week on the "Delving with Des" show, we will be chatting with Pastor Tony Sullivan from Wauchope Baptist. From the "Bible Belt" in Tennessee, USA, all the way to Gladstone and hence Port Macquarie and Wauchope, this amazing couple have been led by God in ministry all their lives. We talk about how that has gone.....

This week we chat with new Mayor Adam Roberts. We talk about the election process, and his engagement with both the Council staff and the public - and his interaction with State and Federal members.

This week, on the final show for 2024 (other than repeats), we chat to Andrew Lord about his coaching for adults, youth, businesses etc., and how, through the use of his techniques and skills, he can draw all of us to a better understanding of ourselves, and what our purpose is in life..? Definitely worth considering for our teenage kids.

Join on this week's "Delving with Des" for a discussion with Kevin Young, a "larger than life" mate from Port Macquarie. Most people in town would have heard of Kevin, and perhaps come across him or his family. He has been involved in property development around town for decades, and lost his son, Zac, in a shark attack many year ago. That story has affected greatly Kevin's life and his passion fo...

In this interesting conversation, we talk with Gerry Hudson, a great friend of mine. He spent his early years in England, being borne of Irish parents, and migrated on assisted passage to Sydney. His life has been very interesting, and now he resides in Port Macquarie.

In this week's show, we will be delving into the life of local resident, Sue Bullen, who has been on the Board of Port Macquarie Rhema station for 20+ years. We chat with Sue about her childhood in London during war times, and her life in Australia.

This week on "Delving with Des" we are chatting to Doctor Stephen Begbie, the leading Medical Oncologist in this region for many years. He has been involved in bringing major investment into the medical world in Port Macquarie, and is also actively involved in the community, and church community. Join me as we look at this life, his values, and how we aligns his work with his faith.

In this second part of the two part series, we talk further with Pastor Graham Roberts about his experience with and through the loss of his wife Frieda. He talks about the devastation, the loss, changes in his world etc. as he navigated his traumatic experience of losing his wife of a week under 57 years.

Pastor Graham Roberts is a fine gentleman, who has done life well. From his early life experiences; his meeting his future wife Frieda at Bible college in America; God has greatly used him to speak into the lives of those he has met in all parts of the world. In this episode, we chat with Graham about his memories and times..... (part of a 2-part series)

On this week's Episode of "Delving with Des", I am chatting with Tony Wright, a local inspiration from many perspectives. After suffering a major cycling accident seven years ago here in the Hastings Region, Tony has re-built his life with support from family and friends with an amazing positive attitude to life. Below is a note from the President of the Port Macquarie Triathlon Club, Jimbo Sander...