Legends with Bevo

Join host Bevan Jones as he sits down with guest Nick Hodgson for an unforgettable dive into the wild world of backyard adventures. In this episode, they share hilarious DIY shed mishaps, epic cricket battles, and nostalgic family moments that capture the true spirit of Australian backyard life. Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or just love a good yarn, pull up a deck chair and enjoy these legendar...

In this captivating episode of Backyard Legends, host Bevan Jones sits down with soccer star Marcos Flores to explore his inspiring journey from local fields to international acclaim. Marcos shares intimate insights about his early passion for the game, the obstacles he overcame, and the defining moments that propelled him into the world of professional soccer. Whether you're a die-hard soccer fan...

In this episode, comedian Jarryd Goundrey takes us on his unique journey from serving in the Australian Army to making people laugh on stage. He shares how military discipline unexpectedly shaped his approach to comedy, the struggles of transitioning into the entertainment industry, and the moments that inspired his stand-up material. Jarryd opens up about the challenges of finding his voice in co...

In this episode of Backyard Legends, host Bevan Jones sits down with former AFL player Rudi Mandemaker. They discuss Rudi's journey from a small town in Victoria to the big leagues of Australian football, his love for various sports, and his recent health scare. Rudi shares stories from his childhood, his experiences growing up with two older brothers, and how he stays active and enjoys his backya...

In this episode of "Backyard Legends with Bevo,", Bevo sits down with Ben Porter to discuss his incredible journey. Ben shares stories about his father's legacy in the SANFL, growing up in a family divided by football loyalties, and his own love for the game. From childhood memories of visiting the change rooms at Broadview Oval to the intense rivalries within his family, Ben's tales are both hear...

Join us on this episode of Backyard Legends as we sit down with Todd Ley, a former professional tennis player, and coach. Todd opens up about his life, sharing stories about his time on the court, his transition from playing to coaching, and his involvement in Thanasi Kokkinakis's career. He discusses the highs of winning tournaments, including Thanasi's maiden ATP title, and the lows of personal...

Tom Damin, a barbecue enthusiast, shares his expertise and passion for barbecue in this engaging conversation. He delves into the world of pellet grills, highlighting their ability to provide precise temperature control and a seamless barbecue experience. With the accompanying app, users can access a wealth of resources, including recipe instructions and predicted cook times.   Throughout the conv...

Join Australian comedian Biddy O'Loughlin for a candid and hilarious conversation about her life, career, and family. As the daughter of famous comedian Fiona O'Loughlin, Biddy grew up surrounded by laughter and the spotlight. But she's forged her own path in the comedy world, tackling tough topics and navigating controversy along the way.   In this episode, Biddy opens up about her experiences as...

In this hilarious episode of Backyard Legends with Bevo, we're joined by comedian and writer Titus O'Reily. Titus shares some sidesplitting stories from his childhood, including his BMX-riding adventures, the freedom of growing up in the bush (now a leafy suburb), and the blissful ignorance of parents who didn't worry where you were, as long as you were home for dinner. He also reminisces about th...

Join Bevo on this episode of Backyard Legends as he chats with Todd Perry, a 6-time ATP champion and former Australian professional tennis player. We take a trip down memory lane and explore Todd's journey, from his childhood love of sport to his successful tennis career. We talk about his experiences playing tennis as a young boy, his time in Europe, and his passion for coaching at the Todd Perry...

I was recently joined for a very special Legends With Bevo live on Facebook by the human juggernaut of getting it all done and cheering on the green and gold, Lisa Curry AO MBE. Married to Australia’s most well-known Elvis Presley impersonator, Mark Tabone, the face of online wellness, Happy Healthy You, motivational speaker, author, lover of chocolate, mother of Australian Ironman, Jett Kenny, gr...

Join us on Legends With Bevo for a conversation with Jason 'Richo' Richardson who is one of the greats in Australian sports commentary. Richo tells us about his sports crazy childhood, his thrilling win in the 1993 Stawell Gift and how a job in sunglasses sales sparked his career into sports commentary. Along the way he reflects on his time as a track and field competitor, the heartwarming story o...

Absolutely thrilled to have had Dr. Mark 'Ralfey' Ralfe, a highly respected sports GP, on Legends with Bevo recently. Ralfey currently works at the Wakefield Sports and Exercise Medicine Clinic and has worked at several high level sports organisations including the GWS Giants , Cricket Australia , Australia Rugby , Australian Football Federation of Football plus more. We delved deep into critical...

Exciting times for Port Adelaide Football Club fans! Young draftee, Tom Anastasopoulos, has played some great footy in the SANFL in his first season at the Magpies and shown he has a bright future. Living with fellow draftee and good mate Lachie Charleson, Tom is embracing the challenges and joys of his new journey. Their friendship is a testament to the strong team culture at Port Adelaide. We ca...

Thrilled to share my latest interview with six-time Olympian and champion cyclist Stuart O'Grady! From his incredible journey through the Olympics to winning some of the toughest races in the world, Stuart opened up about his career highlights, challenges, and what drives his passion for cycling. Whether you're a cycling enthusiast or just love inspiring stories, you won't want to miss this one. C...

What a pleasure it was to recently have AFL Hall of Famer and four-time premiership star John Platten on the sports version of Legends with Bevo. We reflected on Platts' amazing career which also included a Brownlow Medal and Magarey Medal to his name plus several other accolades. From dazzling us on the field with his fearless play to being a key figure in the Hawthorn Football Club glory days an...

It was fantastic to recently be joined by the incredibly talented jockey Jess Eaton and her fiancé and Racing.com television presenter James Tzaferis. Jess has been blazing trails on the track with her fearless riding and unstoppable determination. Her recent victories are a testament to her hard work and passion for the sport. 🏆James, with his charismatic presence and incredible knowledge of hor...

I recently had an inspiring interview with Sean Baker, the incredible co-owner of PEAQ Performance! Sean shared his journey of transforming his gym from just a handful of members to a thriving community of over 600 fitness enthusiasts! From innovative training programs to fostering a supportive environment, Sean's dedication and passion for helping others achieve their fitness goals are truly rema...

It was a pleasure to catch up with my good mate and the extremely talented Jarryd Goundrey earlier this year on Comedy Legends with Bevo. We spoke about the challenges that Jarryd had faced with taking a punt and giving up his day job to be a stand up comedian, the relationship with fellow comedian Hannah Sainty and how they help each other out and Jarryd shared some hilarious stories about what i...

In one of my favourite ever interviews it was a delight to interview one of the greatest rugby league players of all time, Wally ‘The King’ Lewis. We spoke about some of the characters and best players that Wally played with, what it was like to captain Australia and Queensland in the State of Origin and he shared some hilarious stories about growing up with sports mad siblings. We also discussed...

In a very special Sports Legends with Bevo, I recently teamed up with the lovely Serafina from  @CyclewithSerafina  to interview legendary cycling broadcaster Phil Liggett aka The Voice of Cycling. We talked about Phil and wife Trish and their passion for animal conservation, how Phil first gained a love of cycling, some of his favourite moments throughout his broadcasting career and what makes th...

What a blast it was to recently chat to new Port Adelaide Football Club (PAFC) recruit Lachie Charleson on Sports Legends with Bevo. We spoke about what it was like when Lachie had his name called out on AFL draft night last year, the hilarious moment that he had with coach Ken Hinkley, what it’s like to live with his team mate and good mate Tom Anastasopoulos and how he’s found it at Alberton so...

With the Adelaide Fringe in full swing it was great to chat with Clay McMath, a local comedian doing great things on the comedy scene around Australia. We spoke about Clay's comedy journey and how he got the passion for comedy, the awkward moment he had with an AFL recruiter in a cafe and why he really isn't a fan of onions! Clay and his mates Jay Michael and Justin Sorre are here for the Adelaide...

Lizzy Hoo is many things – a writer, noodle enthusiast, designer, actor, sports lover, rescue greyhound owner and last but not least an outstanding stand-up comedian who is doing great things on the comedy scene around Australia. Lizzy only started doing stand-up in 2017 but such is the success she has been having, it has enabled her to focus purely on comedy and no longer has to work a day job. L...

Matt took the big punt by leaving a career as a high school teacher to start his own business Driven From Within but it was a punt that has definitely paid off! Matt talked about how the Driven From Within idea came about and what the business involves, his footy journey as a player and coach, some of his funniest footy team mates and we reminisced over some great times together at the Birdwood Fo...