Just Havin a Crack

Send us Fan Mail Today's guest Len Pascoe a son of an immigrant family landing in Western Australia when quite young. Eventually found thier way to the Western Suburbs of Sydney, where Len's story really begins. Taking nothing for granted Len and his great mate Jeff Thompson terrorised opposition batsman from club level to Test cricket and World Series Cricket. Len can't tell his st...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Just Havin a Crack we sit down with one of Australia's funniest comics Darren Carr. Originally a musician Darren discovered Ventrilliquism at 30 years of age. Darren loved it, making his own puppet "Daryl". Darren has carved out a successful career. We talk about life as a comic in Australia and we have Daryl and Arthur drop in to say hello. Follo...

Send us Fan Mail Today we speak to hard running Wallaby centre Richard Tombs. Richard's story is a story of courage, hope and Australian larrikinism. Richard, was apart of the successful 1991 Rugby world cup winning squad. Looking back that was the start of a golden era in Australian Rugby.  Outstanding wins against Ireland in the Quater Final and New Zealand in the Semi set up the world cup...

Send us Fan Mail Gidday and welcome to this episode of #JustHavinaCrack. Today we Speak to #CraigDodson. Craig loves his cricket like all that who play this great game. Craig wanted to give back. After having personal challenges himself, he wanted to help others. This is where this story begins. Craig set off to play 10 games of cricket all over the country as a way of blokes to start talking. Emb...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this episode of #JustHavinaCrack. Today we speak to big wave surfer #MarkVisser. If you ever wanted to know about overcome fear, driving yourself to the limit and achieving things you didn't think were possible you need to listen to this podcast. Mark grew up on the #Sunnycoast in #Queensland, he was an accomplished surfer, but he wanted to challenge himself and ov...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of #JustHavinaCrack we talk to elite #freestyle swimmer and Australian swimmer #ClydeLewis. Clyde is the reigning Commonwealth champion in the 400m Individual #medley from the last commonwealth games held on the Gold Coast. You may recall Clyde's now-famous interview straight after the race was totally spent collapsed and need a chair to finish the interview....

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this episode of #JustHavinaCrack. Today's guest Ashley Mallett was a fine spin bowler for Australia. His career was cut short because of work commitments, Ashley turned his hand to coaching and is an acclaimed journalist. Ashley played in an era where the names like Benaud and Laurie were replaced with Chappell, Lillee and Walters. World Series Cricket Ashley was p...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 32 of #JustHavinaCrack. In this episode, we speak to Olympic Bronze Medalist and legendary swimmer Julie McDonald. From an early age, Julie wanted to swim. She wanted to just have a go. In her mother's words " If you want to do it we will support you, but you have to get yourself up" Commonwealth games, Panpac's and Olympic's Julie compe...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this episode of #JustHavinaCrack  Today we speak with retired policeman Brad Eaton. Brad growing up in PNG and moving to Brisbane for schooling. Brad wanted to be a cop. Arriving at the police academy at Oxley, #FineCotton was standing in the stables. From there we talk to Brad about covert drug operations, Brendan Abbott, Christmas Island and illegal boats and Brads re...

Send us Fan Mail Today we speak to World Traveler Phil Salter on #JustHavinaCrack. Phil has travelled to every country in the world (193). His travels and experiences are vast. You won't believe which he considers his favourites. This episode is brought to you by #theadventuretraveller. We hope you enjoy this episode of Just Havin a Crack Follow us on FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/toombul...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of #JustHavinaCrack the boys talk to former test bowling great Merv Hughes. Merv was best remembered for his aggressive bowling style, distinguishing moustache and larrikin personality. Merv growing up in country Victoria was ta typical kid in the country, playing sport and also spending his time on the local rivers and creeks fishing with his mates. Merv is a larg...

Send us Fan Mail Today's guest on #JustHavinaCrack will go down in folk law as the person who called New South Welshman #cockroaches. #BarryMuir, Barry was an outstanding halfback playing for Australia in an era of #RugbyLeague was willing and no inch was given on the field.  Langlands, Raper, Gasnier and Kelly were some of the greats Barry played with.  Barry is synonymous with the phrase co...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this special edition of #JustHavinaCrack in conjunction with #MND and Me Foundation. MND and Me Foundation help people and families battling MND in QLD. Today we talk to #Walkley award-winning #ABC journalist & Foreign correspondent,  Sean Dorney. Sean life is extraordinary, schooled at #nudgee and studying journalism and landing a role as PNG correspondent for the...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this episode of #JustHavinaCrack. Today Blakey and Banger speak to Former Test Umpire Peter "Porky" Parker. Peter is one of the most respected personalities in world cricket. Go into the world of an international unpire. Death threats, Cucking, Ball Tampering, 11 ball over, Qld's first Sheffield Shield win, Australia vs Pakistan Launcestin run chase and J...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this episode of #JustHavinaCrack. Today we speak to one of the worlds leading #Baritones Jeffery Black.  Jeff has had an amazing career traveling the world and performing in the most iconic #Operas and theaters. A local Brisbane boy who has a rare talent.  We step into the world of a performer that we sometimes not may not be accustom too.  Jeff's story is remarkab...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this episode of #JustHavinaCrack.  In this episode, we talk to Brisbane's premiership-winning trainer #TonyGollan. Tony, like his father comes from a long line of horseman from the Darling Downs. Early on Tony loved horses and the racing industry. Building a successful career and winning Brisbane Premierships whilst being located in Toowoomba and the Gold Coast. To...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this Episode of #JustHavinaCrack.  In this episode we are talking to #AFL great and #Lamb ambassador #SamKekovich. Sam was wonderful player for the #NorthMelbourneKangaroos in a era where the club had great success. Sam along side the Galloping Gasometer Mick Nolan in the ruck for the mighty #Kangaroos. Sam went on to have a successful career in the media with such thin...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this episode of Just Havin a Crack, this week we speak to Wallaby and Reds great Andrew Slack. Andrew is very modest when it comes to his achievements on the rugby field. He was a tremendous footballer captaining the Wallabies to a Grand Slam victory in 1984 and a Bledisloe Cup series victory over the mighty All Blacks in 1986. In fact that side is the last Wallaby side...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this episode of Just Havin a Crack. Today we feature from State of Origin Legend and Kangaroo Trevor "The Axe" Gillmeister. Gilly was a tackling machine, he renowned for his perfect low technic which he would bring them down like trees hence his nickname "The Axe". Trevor grew up in a humble hard-working family and rugby league was his chosen sport....

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this episode of Just Havin a Crack with Perry Cross, PERRY & SUPERMAN. Before you dive into this episode take a moment to think about this. Perry  Cross had a serious spinal injury whilst playing rugby. Perry injured his C2 vertebrate which is the second bone in your neck closest to your skull.  Perry is completely paralysed from the neck down and needs a ventilator...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this episode of Just Havin a Crack with Jason Akermanis . WE HEAR YOUR PRETTY QUICK Jason is an AFL legend, playing over 320 games, 3 Premierships with the Brisbane Lions, Brownlow Medial Winner and Four-time all Australian. Aker was best known for his openness in the press, speed across the ground like no other and off course handstands after winning home games. Behind...

Send us Fan Mail Gidday and welcome to this episode of Just Havin a Crack . Today we talk to Alister McDermott "The Young Bull ". Alister's story is one that all young aspiring sports people should listen too. You see things don't always go to plan. Do you have a plan B, what support do you have around you in adversity and don't lose sight of who you are. Alister has a fam...

Send us Fan Mail Gidday and welcome to episode 17 of Just Havin a Crack. EJ WHITTEN AND THE BULLDOG This week talk to an AFL great, 350 games & AFL Hall of Fame member Doug "Hawk" Hawkins. Doug is a charismatic larrikin with a fierce determination. Doug is old-school growing up in the tuff Western Suburbs of Melbourne. Braybrook where footy and cricket were his passions, like all Aus...

Send us Fan Mail Gidday and welcome to this episode of Just Havin a Crack 11 to 1 Today Banger and Blakey speak to former Australian women's cricketer Joanne Broadbent (OAM). Jo is a pioneer in her sport. Growing up in Adelaide playing cricket in the back yard with her friends a typical Aussie childhood. Jo went on to represent Australia at Test and One-Day level with great results. Averaging...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this episode of Just Havin a Crack.  3 CUPS and a SHEIKH We talk to Kerrin McEvoy who is currently preparing for the spring racing carnival. Kerrin was up at 3 am the morning we recorded this podcast. The life of a jockey isn't an easy one, but Kerrin's story is a story of greatness. A 49 kg giant. Winning his first Melbourne Cup (2000 Brew) at 19 Kerrin'...