G'Day Mate with Evan and Tom

One of the five most popular episodes of season 2. Episode 9 of G’Day Mate with Evan and Tom, the hosts welcome Yolanda Kincaid, CEO of Sycamore Services in Indiana, for a powerful conversation about leadership, inclusion, and the evolving landscape of disability support. With warmth and clarity, Yolanda shares her journey from frontline advocate to executive leader, offering insights into how Syc...

One of the top five most popular episodes of season 2. Episode 13 of G’Day Mate with Evan and Tom, the hosts lace up for a captivating conversation with Iliya and Kelsey Koreshev, elite ice dance partners whose journey on the rink is equal parts artistry, grit, and trust. From early morning practices to international competitions, Iliya and Kelsey share the highs and hurdles of building a career i...

Season 2, Episode 33 of G’Day Mate with Evan and Tom plays like a celebratory victory lap. Evan and Tom look back over the first 32 episodes of the season, revisiting the guests who shaped the show. They highlight the running themes that emerged along the way. To close out the episode, Evan unveils the Top Ten Most‑Listened‑To Episodes, counting down from ten with dramatic flair until he reaches t...

Season 2, Episode 32 of the G’Day Mate Podcast with Evan and Tom zeroes in on the idea of high‑signal, low‑noise leadership—the kind embodied by figures like Steve Jobs and Elon Musk. In their conversation, they explore how these leaders cut through clutter, ignore distractions, and drive teams toward bold outcomes with intense clarity. Evan highlights the upside: decisive action, rapid innovation...

On Season 2, Episode 31 of the G'Day Mate Podcast, Evan and Tom sit down with Evan’s retired former colleague, Steve Hamm, to discuss life after the nine-to-five. After making the leap to Italy with his wife, Steve hasn't slowed down, recently returning from an incredible cruise through the waters of New Zealand and Australia. From the highlights of his South Pacific adventure to the nuts and bolt...

On Season 2, Episode 39 of the G’Day Mate with Evan and Tom podcast, the guys sit down with Bud Danenberger, a towering figure in U.S. offshore energy regulation whose 38‑year career earned him induction into the Offshore Energy Center’s Hall of Fame, the Department of the Interior’s Distinguished Service Award, the Offshore Technology Conference’s Distinguished Achievement Award, and a Meritoriou...

On Season 2, Episode 29 of the G’Day Mate with Evan and Tom podcast, the guys dive into the five tech powerhouses reshaping how we’ll live and work in the years ahead: OpenAI, NVIDIA, Neuralink, IonQ, and Palantir. From breakthroughs in artificial intelligence to the hardware that fuels it, from brain–computer interfaces that push the boundaries of human capability to quantum computing that could...

On Season 2, Episode 28 of the G’Day Mate with Evan and Tom podcast, the guys sit down with Beth and her daughter Jennifer, the warm and determined duo behind Creation Café in Danville, Indiana. They share how their journey into the business began (part leap of faith, part creative spark) and reflect on those scrappy, hope‑filled early days of building something meaningful together. Throughout the...

Season 2, Episode 27 of G’Day Mate with Evan and Tom spotlights a lively, sharp, and surprisingly funny conversation between Evan and professional film critic Dustin Chase as they break down the upcoming Oscars. Dustin brings his trademark blend of industry insight and candid opinion, walking listeners through the year’s major nominees, the performances that genuinely impressed him, and the catego...

Season 2, Episode 26 of G’Day Mate with Evan and Tom brings a warm, curious, and often funny conversation with retired science teacher and longtime coach Mike Burdsall, who now runs a community planetarium and seems to be having more fun in retirement than ever. Evan and Tom dig into Mike’s decades of teaching, the joy he gets from introducing kids and adults to the night sky, and the surprising r...

Season 2, Episode 25 of G’Day Mate with Evan and Tom dives into the creative spark behind Evan’s new album Good Influences, released under his band Far From Evan. The episode has an easy, behind‑the‑scenes feel as they unpack the origins of six different tracks, each one shaped by a different pop‑culture touchstone. They laugh through the comedic brilliance of Kath and Kim, reflect on the childhoo...

Season 2, Episode 24 of G’Day Mate with Evan and Tom brings a warm, easygoing conversation with Kerry and Andre Billstein, a couple whose story is as grounded and expansive as the Western Australian coastline they call home. They reflect on their very different journeys growing up in Australia, the twists of fate that brought them together, and the shared values that eventually led them to build a...

Season 2, Episode 23 of G’Day Mate with Evan and Tom dives into the creative world of Ryan Thomas Holley, a seasoned Austin‑based musician whose passion for music took root early in life. The conversation traces his journey from a kid captivated by melody to a professional artist writing, recording, and performing his own material across Texas and beyond. Ryan shares stories from the stage, includ...

Season 2, Episode 22 of G’Day Mate with Evan and Tom brings Kevin Kerins into the studio for a fascinating deep dive into his decades‑long career in the marine world. Kevin walks the boys through his journey from commercial diving to leading teams in underwater robotics innovation, sharing stories from more than 30 years at Oceaneering and the remarkable projects his group tackled across the globe...

Season 2, Episode 21 of G’Day Mate with Evan and Tom brings Stacey Noem in for an incredible conversation about growing up in Pennsylvania, becoming a Marine, and spending decades in the Government as a Special Agent. Stacey walks through her Pennsylvania upbringing, small towns, big personalities, and the moments that shaped her early life, before diving into her journey into the Marine Corps and...

Season 2, Episode 20 of G’Day Mate with Evan and Tom brings Peter Saraceni in for a relaxed chat about growing up in Perth and the things he’s discovered in Texas that would be absolute hits back home. Peter shares stories from his West Aussie childhood (the beaches, the heat, the characters) before diving into the food, culture, and everyday quirks of Texas life that blew his mind. From oversized...

Season 2, Episode 19 of G’Day Mate with Evan and Tom brings Tim Charters into the studio for a laid‑back chat about what life on Capitol Hill really looks like. Tim walks the boys through the daily rhythm of the Hill — the early starts, the constant motion, the characters you meet, and the moments that keep the place buzzing. It’s an easy, insightful conversation with plenty of laughs and a down‑t...

Season 2, Episode 18 of G’Day Mate with Evan and Tom, the hosts welcome Sean Smith, CEO of Starfire Lumber in Cottage Grove, Oregon, for a candid conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing the timber industry today. Sean shares insights into the realities of forest management, the impacts of devastating wildfires on communities and supply chains, and the opportunities for economic...

Season 2, Episode 17 of G’Day Mate with Evan and Tom, the hosts sit down with Matt Moncrieff, a proud First Nations Ngoonooru-Wajarri Yamatji man whose journey from the spotlight of My Kitchen Rules (MKR) Australia Season 12, where he and teammate KT reached the semi-finals, has blossomed into a deeper mission of cultural connection through food. Matt shares how his natural gift for welcoming othe...

Dr. Kay C Dee specializes in cell and tissue engineering, biomaterials, and engineering education. She is a member of the American Institute for Medical & Biomedical Engineering’s College of Fellows, an honor reserved for the nation’s top two percent of medical and biological engineers. Dr. Dee also is a passionate educator and enjoys the opportunities that Rose-Hulman provides to work closely wit...

In Season 2, Episode 15 of the G'Day Mate with Evan and Tom podcast, the hosts sit down with Kevin Bihan-Poudec, founder of the Voice for Change Foundation, to explore the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and the modern workforce. Kevin shares compelling firsthand experiences from his career as AI technologies became increasingly integrated into professional environments, offe...

In Season 2, Episode 14 of the G'Day Mate with Evan and Tom podcast, the hosts welcome Craig Adford, a retired Ventura Police Officer whose distinguished career in California spanned decades of public service. Craig shares candid reflections on the challenges and rewards of a life in law enforcement, offering insights into how the profession has evolved and what it demands of those who choose it....

In Season 2, Episode 13 of G’Day Mate with Evan and Tom, the hosts lace up for a captivating conversation with Iliya and Kelsey Koreshev, elite ice dance partners whose journey on the rink is equal parts artistry, grit, and trust. From early morning practices to international competitions, Iliya and Kelsey share the highs and hurdles of building a career in one of skating’s most demanding discipli...

In Season 2, Episode 12 of G’Day Mate with Evan and Tom, the hosts dive deep—literally and figuratively—with Dr. Ann Bull, a renowned marine biologist whose career spans decades of ocean exploration, offshore energy science, and environmental stewardship. From the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific shelf, Dr. Bull shares insights into how marine ecosystems respond to human activity, what it takes to ba...

In Season 2, Episode 11 of G’Day Mate with Evan and Tom, the hosts dive into the world of hands-on learning and scientific wonder with Rick Crosslin, an award-winning science teacher from Indiana whose enthusiasm for discovery is downright contagious. With decades of classroom experience and a knack for turning everyday objects into unforgettable experiments, Rick shares how he’s inspired generati...