Life's a Mitch Podcast

What happens when the uniform comes off and you’re forced to find a new mission? This week on Life’s A Mitch, I sit down with Ryan Fox , Former Australian Airborne Infantry soldier, firefighter, entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of The Youth Regiment. Ryan shares the highs, the lows, and the difficult transition from military life into the civilian world. We talk resilience, leadership, purpose, mental...

What drives an ordinary 20-year-old to become a radical anti-government extremist in just two years? In this episode, I sit down with author and advocate Brodie Finnegan Forbes to unpack his terrifying descent into the world of "sovereign citizens". Isolated by pandemic lockdowns, Brodie fell deep into an online echo chamber of pseudo-legal conspiracy theories. By age 22, he had been arrested 10 t...

This week on the podcast, I sit down with the incredibly versatile Kelsey Moore — a kind, driven creative who’s been making serious moves in Hollywood while spinning plenty of plates. Kelsey has been involved in standout shows like Shrinking, Ted Lasso, and That ’90s Show, gaining experience across some of the most loved productions in recent years. But she’s not just working behind the scenes — s...

On this ep I speak with re-occurring guest Kip K as mentioned he's an Emmy award winning producer and he has worked on some massive shows in the entertainment industry. Such as "Ted Lasso" , "Shrinking" , "Bad Monkey" and my favourite all time show "Scrubs" and many more. All the shows mentioned are still in production "Shrinking" is currently airing on apple , and the rest have new seasons coming...

Happy 2026 Everyone Sorry It's been a while since the last episode . On this episode I speak to a friend and colleague Adrian "Pav" Lo Faro , WARNING - This episode contains conversation about potentially sensitive topics to some listeners . It contains references and content related to mental illness and suicide if this is triggering for you I encourage you to look up some services that maybe abl...

On this episode I speak with reoccurring guest Kim Dunlop . Listeners of this show will be familiar with the ever professional and kind soul Kim . We catch up for the 4th time and we go over what she has been up to . She opens up about the work she has been doing in the leadership space with her business partner and co-host of her new podcast Caroline Murphy from Ireland. They're two women from op...

Dear Listeners please forgive the long title and bio but it is appropriate in this instance because it's not often you meet a larger than life humble human with a story like this one ! Meet Asif Sultani as the title suggest he has done ALOT not all by design . He was Born In Afghanistan he is of Hazara heritage was exposed to things no child should have to face. He and is family had to cross the b...

On this episode I catch up with Reoccurring guest from episode 8 Jeremy Oxlade. This everyday Aussies opened up about his struggles with addiction this catch up was 4 years in the making. Jeremy and his family have been a busy bunch living life on the road touring around Australia with a remodeled bus. "5 Bogans on a bus" as they are known as have appeared on TV shows like "Sunrise" and have gaine...

On this episode I catch up again with the awesome and talented author Bruce Lowery. Late last year we spoke about the release of his debut novel 'Catch The Wind from the Nullarbor to the far north west in '68" . On this episode we speak about the sequel to this novel titled "Out of Time roaring in Queensland in '69". The amazing story continues of Bruce's tails and the weird and wonderful people h...

Welcome back to 2025! I hope everyone had a good break on the first ep of 2025 I sit down and chat with a guy whose work I've enjoyed for a number of years. If you are a fan of Rugby League you may already be familiar with my next guests content. Whether it's on his podcasts "Rugby League Guru Podcast" or "Beers and Breakevens" with Tim Williams of "SC playbook podcast" . Or seen his as a regular...

On this episode I speak to one of the unsung heroes of Hollywood . Like previous episode I speak to those who work behind the camera. Like Kip , Randall Winston , Carey Bennett and more I enjoy bringing stories to life of those who don't get the recognition they deserve . I would like to speak to the kind and extremely talented Ashley Rosenberg. Whether she is Producing films , Assisting in Produc...

On this week's episode I have the pleasure of speaking to a very special guest my next guest has been on the show before we spoke about the genesis of his entertainment career some of the milestones he had achieved up to that point. He started out working in production department on my favorite show scrubs thus helping him have a career in entertainment spanning almost two decades with plenty of a...

On this episode of life's a mitch podcast I have the pleasure of interviewing an extremely talented Indie rock artist , based in the Geelong Surf Coast just below Melbourne, Australia, recently on Friday the 13th 2024 he released his new heartfelt single, “Paint me how you see me". This track will be part of his upcoming album “just another sunflower, searching for the sun,” Today we talk about th...

All of you would know by now I am a huge Cronulla Sharks fan and to me this was a pure joy to collaborate with an absolute legend meet the very talented musician and podcast lord Sam Shinazzi Sharkcast was the first ever podcast dedicated to the Cronulla Sharks NRL club, established in 2015 by Sam Shinazzi and Adam Newman. With Adam leaving in November 2020, Sam and a range of regular special gues...

On this weeks episode I speak to Owun Taylor . Owun is a kind professional who has offered some of his time to speak about some smart decisions than can me made if you're contemplating investing in property. If you're a fan of Supercoach and listen to podcast like the SC playbook podcast or beers and breakevens you'd be aware of the great work blue wealth property does in the investing and real es...

On this episode I have the incredible opportunity to speak to an extremely brave Australian woman Simone O'Brien. WARNING this episode contains references to domestic violence which could be triggering for some listeners if you or someone you know is suffering, please find resources to help down below In 2012 she suffered a horrific domestic violence attack at the hands of a perpetrator who would...

My next guest is a single mum of two based in Sydney, Australia. Having completed her journalism degree in 2011, she’s spent the past decade working in PR across both the public and private sectors. These days, she’s a part-time media adviser, and, on her days off from the corporate world, an aspiring indie author with big dreams. Creative writing, including poetry, is her joy. She considers putti...

On this weeks episode I'd love to introduce a new first time published author Bruce Lowery. Propelled by the collapse of an intense love affair, eighteen-year-old Bruce Lowery sets off from his home in the Dandenong Ranges in Victoria for a yearlong adventure in 1968. Unexpectedly armed with a letter of permission from his father, Bruce and various mates hitch-hike to the remotest corners of outba...

On this episode I'd love to introduce a dedicated professional in the field of alternate dispute resolution, specialising in family mediation and restorative justice practices I'd love to introduce the very kind , professional and dedicated Rosemary Gatusso In her role as a family dispute resolution practitioner, she has guided numerous families through separation with a focus on respect and the w...

My next guest is a very talented individual she is a Journalist, Writer, Presenter, Media Consultant and Master of Ceremonies, she has spent 20 years in Australian television as a reporter, producer and presenter I would like you all to meet Nicole Webb. A key player at 24 hour news channel Sky News for a decade, when she and her hotelier husband moved to Hong Kong in 2010 and then Xi’an, North We...

On this ep I once again speak to relationship and dating guru Kim Dunlop. On her third appearance we speak about the topic of rejection in the dating world and how to navigate dealing with potential heartbreak. Further to this I ask Kim ways and techniques of what we can do as individuals to bring our confidence levels up and how to successfully put ourselves back in the dating world. Listeners wi...

On this episode I've done something I haven't done for a while and done a cross platform release episode. I'd love to introduce my Friend a very talented podcaster a motor sports enthusiast and a true genuine fan of life David Haddon . Chat with the Hat is David's podcast where he dives into all things motorsport , interviews , analysis of race meets and more. We deep dive into each others stories...

Ladies and gentlemen my next guest has just about done everything in the game of NRL (National Rugby League) . He has won premierships , played state of origin , Represented not 1 but 2 nations , In Australia and Ireland , Played Country Rugby League Rep footy , Represented Two First Grade clubs (Melbourne and Canberra) After his 10 year career as a player he has gone onto various successful coach...

This ladies and gentlemen is in my top 5 episodes to date. For those of you who are regular listeners know I am from Newcastle NSW Australia and those of you who happen to be from part of this world will be familiar with my next guest. This generous , talented , funny and inspiring individual has blessed us with over 40 years of entertainment so far as well as countless hours of guest speaking and...

Warning - This podcast includes references to potentially triggering topics of conversation if you feel yourself being triggered it is advised that you contact a free professional counselling service like Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 (In Australia) Happy 2024 everyone and welcome to the first Ep for the year . On this episode I speak with Australian True crime podcaster Ali Joy as we take a deep div...