In Progress Podcast

Kale Adams left Tasmania at 18 on a US college running scholarship and spent nearly a decade competing and coaching in Colorado and Wisconsin, chasing the semi-professional running dream. In this episode, he joins us to talk about how that opportunity came about, what elite college athletics in America is really like, and the pivotal (and painful) moment he was forced to move back home. We dig int...

At 18, Taylor Forward drank for the first time, passed out, and fell face-first into a fire. He spent three months in hospital and was told he shouldn't have survived — and the fallout from that night ended up changing an actual law in Tasmania. In this episode, Taylor takes us through the wild, full-circle story of how that accident led him into church, into faith, and eventually into driftin...

What does it look like to genuinely rebuild yourself?, not just say you're working on it, but actually do it? In this episode, we sit down with Nathan Whittle, breakfast radio announcer at SeaFM on Tasmania's Northwest Coast, musician, rally car driver, band manager, and one of the most self-aware humans we've had in the studio. Nathan returns for his most honest conversation yet, and...

Three years after his last appearance, independent brewer Josh Roberts of Buttons Brewing returns to the podcast for a raw, honest conversation about the hidden pressures of running a business alone. After scaling his brewery "real big, real quick," Josh hit a breaking point driven by severe cash flow stress, isolation, and hiding his struggles from loved ones. A severe wake-up call forc...

What happens when life turns up the volume all at once? In this episode, we sit down with Jack McCoy, a Tasmanian mechanical business owner, marathon runner and a new dad!, to talk about what it really looks like to juggle it all without dropping the ball. Jack opens up about the raw reality of becoming a first-time dad, the sleepless nights, the baby books that set unrealistic expectations, the r...

Joel Beveridge joins us for an honest conversation about life on and off the court, and what it took to finally ask for help. In this episode, Joel opens up about growing up on the Northwest Coast with very little, finding his path to university and teaching, and what it's really like to juggle 20 seasons of basketball, a young family, a side business, and a career in education, all while managing...

In this one, we’re joined by Connor Jack Scheffer (aka CheffaMc). This isn't just another chat; it’s a proper look at what it takes to climb out of a dark hole and actually turn things around. Connor doesn't hold back. He walks us through the tough stuff, losing his mum way too young, the spiral into addiction, and the reality of being at rock bottom. He’s also dead honest about the people...

We’ve been quiet for 18 months, but we haven't been standing still. Welcome to the very first episode of the In Progress Podcast. Formerly The Better Blokes Project, this rebrand is more than just a name change—it’s a realization. After three seasons of conversations, one theme kept surfacing: no matter who you are, your life is always "in progress" until it isn't. You have the p...

Rear Admiral Darren Grogan, CSM, RAN - Deputy Director, Maritime Operations - joins our little podcast for a chat about mental health. Darren hit our brief perfectly, in this episode he shares his thoughts on one of the simplest ways you can improve your mental health.

Shaun is someone that those around him often look up to. His attitude, kind and caring nature are something that local people will mention when you bring up his name. This is all to say, that Shaun's small piece of advice is something that is quite literally a testament to his nature and something everyone could learn from. This is our third season of the podcast and we are nearing the end of...

Brady is a young lad from the NW coast of Tassie, he reached out to us to jump on the podcast as someone who has a keen interest to help others. His 1%er is not a new concept for us, and it is something that seems to come up frequently in the podcast - Gratitude, and he describes how everyone has 'something' to be grateful for. Don't forget, this is our third season of the podcast and...

Dylan Hesp is an actor, stand up comic, screen writer and all round good bloke. His 1%er was something that was not unfamiliar but is something Brené Brown also shares in her lectures. Always assume that people are trying their best... It is a pretty simple mindset shift, and sometimes it's going to be tricky, but its a guaranteed way to improve your own mental wellbeing. Don't forget, thi...

We spend so much time looking down, swiping up with our thumbs for hours, whilst simultaneously complaining about how little time we have to do things that are important to us. Shauns 1%er, invest your time into the things that you have the most control over, and not to spend time worrying about things you don't. Don't forget, this is our third season of the podcast and we are nearly 30 ep...

**WARNING** This episode contains discussion about suicide and may be triggering to others. The story of the South Road Boys starts from a young age as best mates growing up in a small town in Tassie called Penguin. Long gone are the days where Troy would light Joe's hair on fire so he doesn't break his record on the local game machine, but the shenanigans have continued... This episode wi...

Dwanye 'Dipper' Aherne, is a North West Tassie Footy icon, and it only took 5 mins to realise what a great and genuine bloke he is behind the veil of a senior Football coach. Dipper starts the episode by reflecting on a moment in his life when he noticed a poster on a footy club wall - "The Harder YOU work, The LUCKIER you get!" and for him, this has been a metaphor to live by, a...

Baxter is a well known clinical expert in his field, but the beauty of this conversation comes from the simplicity in his approach, and his outlook on life. Baxter shares, some of his experiences, talks about the value of family to him and shares how a single packet of salt and vinegar chips helped him manage an emotional struggle that really took the wind out of his sails. Don't forget, this...

We don't know if a smile will prevent all the worlds issues... but it definitely will improve your mental mental being. In this episode Luke share's his 1%er, which is to aim to make someone else smile every day. Men's mental health and well-being doesn't need to be complicated, and this episode is a prime example of how we perhaps sometimes, overcomplicate things. This is the seco...

DO MORE than 1%! This was Beau's small piece of advice for others to be just that little bit better everyday. It seems like a simple concept, and through rules of mathematics, simply doing more... just adds up to MORE in the end! And I guess you can't argue with that! Beau's 'simple' advice is perhaps much more complex than simply 'doing more', his message is about bein...

Lochie Williams is UP! Lochie's message is all about looking after the relationships around you and how those relationships will then look after you when you need it most He shares stories about how the Ulverstone Football Club has helped shape his values and how being a part of a community has been incredibly helpful to his own wellbeing in the past. If you enjoy our episodes we'd love if...

Welcome to our latest podcast episode with local Counsellor and Life Coach - Ben Pangas dives deep into the transformative power of self-reflection for mental wellbeing. If you're new here, the Better Blokes Podcast is all about everyday men sharing their own little gems for how they become 1% better every day, and then they discuss some other ways they look after their own mental wellbeing. I...

Simon Dent is a educator, a footy coach, a mate to many, but as he says, he's most important accolade is being a parent and a father. Simon talks about some brilliant topics throughout the episode and his 1%er is something we could all learn to implement in our own lives. This channels purpose is to give blokes a platform to share some small bits of advice that would help improve the lives of...

Anthony Mee is our second last guest for this season, and his episode dives into some brilliant topics around self care and being there for others. He talks about his role in employment and the importance of mental well-being at his work place and also speaks of his love of Aussie Rules Football umpiring. This channels purpose is to give blokes a platform to share some small bits of advice that wo...

This is the second time Nathan has been on the show... and it didn't disappoint! This was perhaps the most fun we've had recording an episode to date! Nathan's energy and enthusiasm for FUN just oozes out of the speakers, and makes you feel like throwing your worries out the window and finding something fun to do. Mental wellbeing doesn't need to be hard, it can just be... having m...

We love making goals... especially in the lead up to the New Year... But what is the best way to start? Perhaps, "Making your bed..." in this episode Rob talks about how the simple act of making your bed every morning leads to a feeling of accomplishment and success and starts a snowball effect for goal setting and goal achieving! He shares his story about his "scroll" which do...

*This episode contains conversations about suicide, if this episode triggers something for you, reach out to a friend/ mate, contact your local GP or get in touch with Lifeline on 13 11 14. Connor starts his episode by doing exactly what he preaches.... Just showin' up. He goes into how he and his family moved to Tassie from Townsville and how he has had to adapt to the new way of living down...