No Business Being A Castano

Merrick Watts has never been one to sit still. From radio and stand-up to SAS: Australia, wine judging, and now launching a hydration drink, he’s built a career out of reinvention — powered by what he calls “self-diagnosed obsession.”In this episode, Merrick joins Amy and Jono to unpack what drives him: his obsession with goal-setting, why he thrives on discomfort, and how he views failure as fuel...

In a bold role reversal, multi-award-winning journalist and Curious Media co-founder Poppy Reid takes the guest seat to explore life’s most confronting question: What if you choose not to have kids? In this raw and radically honest episode, Poppy opens up about growing up without maternal instincts, the societal pressures that come with opting out of parenthood, and how she navigated dating, marri...

In this episode of No Business Being A Castano, Amy and Jono are joined by Ben Lee and Ione Skye, partners in life, parents, and co-hosts of the podcast Weirder Together. What starts with a hilarious Adam Levine pep talk quickly unfolds into a raw, insightful look at long-term love, public vulnerability, and making space for individuality inside a relationship. Ben and Ione open up about their unc...

In this episode of No Business Being A Castano, Amy and Johnny are fully unfiltered—from kitchen fires and Uber confessions to emotional goodbyes and public rendezvous (yes, that kind of rendezvous).Amy gets real about her partner Aaron’s big overseas move—sharing what it feels like to love someone deeply while watching them chase their dream from afar. Johnny, meanwhile, tries to impress his part...

In this episode of  No Business Being A Castano , Jono and Amy sit down with  Fuzz Ali —writer, podcaster, and multimedia personality—for a raw, funny, and deeply moving conversation about identity, visibility, and learning to live fully. Fuzz opens up about growing up between Fiji and Australia, confronting mortality from a young age, and why that awareness shaped his appetite for discomfort, sto...

In this episode of  No Business Being A Castano , Amy and Jono sit down with  Jay Lyon —the model, musician, and early-2000s reality TV heartthrob who left the fame game behind to build a quiet empire in the fine art world. From chaotic MTV love triangles to million-dollar Basquiats, Jay opens up about his evolution—how a deep love for culture (and early mornings) took him from LA party scenes to...

In this episode of No Business Being A Castano, Amy and Jono swap interviews for inboxes—diving into listener-submitted wellness questions that span fasting fads, emotional weight loss, and what to actually do in the gym when you’re 63 and starting fresh. Amy opens up about her own transformation: a multi-year journey that began with emotional healing and ended with feeling stronger, clearer, and...

In this episode of No Business Being A Castano, Jono and Amy catch up with Aussie TV legend Larry Emdur for a hilarious, heartfelt, and totally unfiltered conversation about life in the spotlight—and what comes after. Larry reflects on his unconventional rise in television, from becoming the youngest national newsreader (at 3am in board shorts) to decades of hosting game shows, morning programs, a...

In this episode of  No Business Being A Castano , Jono and Amy sit down with Roman Banks — the powerhouse talent behind  MJ: The Musical  — for an inspiring and down-to-earth chat about what it  really  takes to play the King of Pop night after night. Roman opens up about the physical toll of the role, the mental prep behind the scenes, and how performing MJ helped him face years of body dysmorphi...

In this episode of No Business Being A Castano, Amy and Jono are back in the studio—this time in a brand new space and in full chaotic energy. After a rough week that left Jono too sick to film, the duo returns with stories, laughter, and a spontaneous game show format that spills more tea than expected. Amy recaps her birthday, including a day of love, bagels, Final Destination, and a surprise di...

In this episode of No Business Being A Castano, Amy sits down with Zoe Marshall for one of the most raw, powerful conversations the show has ever featured. From losing her mum in her early twenties to surviving an abusive relationship, Zoe opens up about the darkest chapter of her life—and how she slowly, painfully rebuilt something real in its aftermath. They talk about grief, betrayal, motherhoo...

In this episode of  No Business Being A Castano , Jono and Amy sit down for an honest conversation about the tension points that come with working and growing alongside someone you know inside out. After a tough week that included a personal conflict, they unpack the deeper issues behind it — expectations, unspoken boundaries, and the burnout that can creep in when life and work constantly overlap...

In this episode of No Business Being A Castano, Amy and Jono are back in the studio—this time in a brand new space and in full chaotic energy. After a rough week that left Jono too sick to film, the duo returns with stories, laughter, and a spontaneous game show format that spills more tea than expected. Amy recaps her birthday, including a day of love, bagels, Final Destination, and a surprise di...

In this episode of No Business Being A Castano, Jane Lu—founder of global fashion powerhouse Showpo—sits down with Amy and Jono to get real about the side of entrepreneurship no one talks about. From brand trips and burnout to imposter syndrome and cultural identity, Jane pulls back the curtain on what it takes to build something big while still feeling like you’re on the outside. It’s a raw, hone...

This week on  No Business Being a Castano , Jono and Amy sit down with powerhouse entrepreneur  Taryn Williams —founder of The Right Fit and Wink Models—for a raw, unfiltered conversation that goes way beyond business. From struggling with pressure and burnout to opening up about relationship challenges, letting go of control, and her personal “struggle porn” addiction (yes, really), Taryn shares...

Episode Description (YouTube & Spotify)In this deeply personal episode of No Business Being a Castano, we’re flipping the script— Amy Castano’s therapist, Stephen Moore, joins Amy & Jono on the couch for an unfiltered chat about healing, identity, and finding strength when you feel completely broken. From the dark days of not being able to sleep alone, to understanding the roots of emotion...

In this episode of No Business Being A Castano, it’s just Amy and Jono—no guests, no filter, and nothing off-limits. Jono shares what it’s been like moving into his own place for the first time at 34 and the emotional ups and downs of navigating life solo. Amy reflects on her own love for alone time, the difference between being lonely and being alone, and how solitude has helped her grow. From mi...

In this episode of No Business Being A Castano , Amy and Jono sit down with Australian footballer Aaron Evans—who also happens to be Amy’s boyfriend—for a fun, unfiltered chat about relationships, careers, and navigating life in the spotlight. Nothing is off-limits as they discuss relationship dynamics, balancing personal and professional lives, and the hilarious (and sometimes too comfortable) mo...

In this episode of No Business Being A Castano, Jono and Amy Castano sit down for a brutally honest conversation about friendship, relationships, and the realities of navigating life post-breakup. They dive into why Jono feels like he’s losing time for himself, Amy’s take on personal space, and the unexpected lessons they’ve learned about setting boundaries. From dating app revelations to unexpect...

In this episode of No Business Being A Castano, Amy and Jono sit down with former UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski to talk about what it takes to stay at the top. From his early days as a national wrestling champion to dominating the UFC, Volkanovski opens up about the sacrifices, mental battles, and unwavering discipline that define his career. Nothing is off-limits as he shares h...

In this episode of No Business Being A Castano, Amy and Jono sit down with Harry Garside, the Olympic boxer who’s redefining masculinity, pushing past limits, and proving that resilience is more than just a skill—it’s a way of life. From winning an Olympic medal to training for Dancing With The Stars, challenging gender norms, and navigating the hardest moments of his personal life, Harry opens up...

In the debut episode of No Business Being A Castano, Amy and Jono Castano dive headfirst into the raw, unfiltered truth of their journey—love, heartbreak, and rebuilding as business partners. From meeting on MySpace to building a fitness empire together, they reveal the pivotal moments that led to their split, the challenges of navigating life in the public eye, and how they transformed their rela...