Podvan Podcast with Rabbit

I had the absolute honour of recording my 100th episode with Cath Troy – and I’ll never forget it. At 101 years old, she was still sharp as a tack, full of cheek, and generous with her stories. Cath passed away yesterday at the age of 101. If you’ve never heard her stories, this is the time. She grew up in Balmain, watched the Harbour Bridge being built, danced through the war years, fell in love...

You don’t meet many people like Jordan Cabrita. At 28, he’s a world-ranked adaptive CrossFit athlete with Down syndrome, autism, and a tonne of other diagnoses that were never meant to line up with what he’s achieved. Alongside his powerhouse mum Danielle, Jordy has taken on life-threatening surgeries, lifelong health challenges, and a fitness scene that didn’t always know where he fit. Now? He’s...

Oh man - I'd forgotten how good this chat was!! Sarah Kearns shares the moment her stillbirth story cracked open - and how a panic attack during a jelly facial finally brought the anxiety to the surface. This one’s raw, powerful, and unexpectedly hilarious in parts (eyelash tinting nearly broke me). 🧠 Anxiety, silence, and grief in uniform 😂 Panic attacks, facials and awkward eye masks 📦 And wh...

Shaun’s a fishing-obsessed lad from Bristol who’s built an awesome community around his YouTube channel, The Fishing Bloggers . He’s in Australia right now chasing a few bites and joined me in the van for a yarn about the massive cultural differences in how we fish, what fish are worth (seriously, wait till you hear the price of a carp), and why he’s completely hooked. We covered: • How a humble h...

Here's the thing about Quick Fixes... I love them too! I forget who I had on last week - so to go back and hear people from over a year ago - it's like hearing brand new episodes! 😂 This part from Episode 26 is so funny! (And a great one for kids to listen to!) Big thanks to Dash, KK, and Brittany for jumping in the van. If you enjoyed this snippet, check out the full chat in Episode 26. 🌐 Podva...

From investigative journalism during the Asian financial crisis to working in London’s dot-com bubble, Amber’s journey has taken her from the newsroom to founding her own PR agency and becoming one of the country’s most respected crisis communications experts. We chat about ambition, burnout, bouncing back, and what it’s really like to coach someone through a 60 Minutes interview when their world...

When I put the call out for unique local legends, I didn’t expect a crew of metal detectorists to roll into the van, but that’s exactly what happened. Matt, Dave and Scott are part of a quiet underground of people who spend their time (and a fair bit of money) helping strangers recover lost wedding rings, car keys, and even pendants holding a loved one’s ashes. All for free. In this episode: • How...

Elsa, Olaf and Existential Crisis This one starts with a cute F1 reel… and ends with me questioning everything I know about Frozen . It’s got movie memory loss, school motto confessions, and my kids being far too confident with their Disney trivia. Fast-paced, funny, and full of sibling sass. If you liked this snippet, the full family chaos lives in Episode 25. 🌐 Podvan Website 👥 Facebook Group...

I rocked up to a singles night at a bowling alley… I parked out the front with the Podvan, waiting to chat with some of the locals brave enough to walk in solo. In this episode I chat with: • Grace, who moved to the Coast with no mates and has built friendships through these events • Irene, a widow who’s learning to reinvent herself • Steve, a men’s coach sharpening his social skills post-divorce...

"Parts of me need to stay on the bus – and not drive" Julie’s brilliant metaphor about our inner selves cracked me up and hit hard. This one’s from when we sat down to talk about Julie Goodwin's new book: "Your Time Starts Now". It's got mental health, identity, anxiety, and me admitting how I “read” her book. If you enjoyed this snippet, check out the full chat in Episode 22. 🌐 Podvan Website 👥...

Lisa from Connect Social is back in the van! And yep, the chaos kicks in immediately. Last time we had her on, the power cut out mid-chat — so this time we crossed our fingers and jumped straight back into the deep end. ADHD meds, weird habits, relationships, love, friendship events… and a whole heap of laughs. We cover: My own ADHD diagnosis & the do-it/don’t-do-it voices in my head Lisa’s take o...

So… this is different. I’ve got Covid! First time, five years late, and now I’m banished to the downstairs level like a proper plague rat (my son’s words, not mine). No guests allowed, so you’re stuck with me — but there’s plenty going on! •My overdue Covid debut and some very amusing isolation moments •An update on starting ADHD meds •Some very cool behind-the-scenes on the Grumpy Ginger Yarn Co...

Funnel webs and a very suspicious “dog toy” – pest control has never been this entertaining. When you bring in the professionals to deal with spiders, fleas and cockroaches, you also get wild stories about haunted toilets, charging devices best left unnamed, and a book left out for a bathroom funnel web. If you enjoyed this snippet, check out the full chat in Episode 24. 🌐 Podvan Website 👥 Faceb...

I thought I was going to chat with Donna about her art therapy work with kids. But from the moment we jumped on the phone, I realised there was a lot more to this story. It has a lot to do with her kids. Her son is literally a rocket scientist, one daughter is the mutli-ARIA-nominated musician Jack River, and the other daughter, Shannon, is the reason Donna now runs one of the most impactful art p...

What started as a $20 trip to the markets turned into a full-blown backyard reno! Now the family’s got a funny farm, a dog-duck friendship, and a rogue budgie named George. If you enjoyed this snippet, check out the full chat in Episode 18. 🌐 Podvan Website 👥 Facebook Group 📘 Facebook Page 📸 Instagram 💖 Patreon 🎵 TikTok 📺 YouTube Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Need a good laugh? We kick off this episode in a jungle of fake plants and fly straight into ADHD meds, denim cowboy boots, and a hotel toaster inferno. It’s the chaotic catch-up we all needed! Huge thanks to our Patreon legends for keeping the wheels turning. All the links: Podvan Website Facebook Group Facebook Page Instagram Patreon TikTok YouTube Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. S...

Meet Ted. An 87-year-old bloke that jumps in his truck every day to scrub graffiti off walls for free! In this funny, heartfelt, and completely one-of-a-kind chat, Ted climbs into the Podvan to share how a heart attack, a pushbike, and a stubborn sense of justice led to a decades-long mission to keep the MidCoast clean. He opens up about: • Why he’s never accepted a cent for his work • How local k...

Rabs and Julie go full chaos mode trying to break the space-time continuum. Rabbit’s van plans spark a mind-bending debate about past, present and future – with a detour into failed business ideas and a 5kg Fruit Choc gift gone very wrong. Time is meaningless, but the laughs are real! If you enjoyed this snippet, you can check out the full chat in Episode 17. 🌐 Podvan Website 👥 Facebook Group 📘...

What’s it really like living with autism in a world that often doesn’t understand? Meet 17 year old Rachel. In this honest and at times funny chat, Rachel sits down in the Podvan to talk through her experiences as an autistic teenager navigating high school, job hunting, social cues, selective mutism, masking, and more. She opens up about: •What autism actually feels like from the inside •The trut...

Phil hit rock bottom during lockdown — struggling with addiction, isolation, and the pain of losing access to his children. In this Quick Fix, he shares how he turned that darkness into something powerful: Walk It Off , a weekly walking group for blokes to connect, talk, and take the first step toward better mental health. It’s raw, real, and full of hope. This Quick Fix comes from Episode 14 of t...

Used condoms, angry cats, and burnout – welcome to a day in the life of a vet. Vet Narissa and nurse Kayla from Greencross Vets Wyoming jump into the Podvan – and it’s a wild ride. From underwear and angry cats to burnout, snakes, and used condoms (yep), this episode is equal parts hilarious, heartbreaking and eye-opening. A huge thank you to our Patreon supporters! Want to join the Podvan family...

This might be the most open I’ve ever been on the podcast. In this episode, Kyla and I sit down for a really honest chat about mental health, ADHD, and anxiety. We talk about what it’s like to live with ADHD, how medication has changed Kyla’s life, and the rollercoaster that comes with managing anxiety. Throughout the episode, there’s this looming moment - I’m about to head off to my psychiatrist...

So many laughs in this episode!! It was originally titled "There's A Snake In My Airhole". It's the Rabbit and Julie Goodwin show that happened behind the scenes when we were on the radio together... Enjoy! This Quick Fix comes from Episode 12 of the Podvan Podcast. If you enjoyed this bit, check out the full conversation in Episode 12! 🌐 Podvan Website 👥 Facebook Group 📘 Facebook Page 📸 Insta...

My daughter Tiana turned 15 today 15, and we sat down to celebrate the milestone with a birthday chat in the Podvan. What followed was equal parts funny, insightful, and touching. We talked about cow slippers, high school, NCIS, social media, and her dream of becoming a Ferrari engineer in Italy. We also looked back at how much she’s grown – from snitchy primary schooler to confident dancer – and...

She always dreamed of becoming a flight attendant - but her parents had other plans. In this Quick Fix, Jen shares how her career began with dashed dreams and detours… and turned into 43 years of booking dream holidays, navigating pandemic chaos, and dealing with everything from $100k trips to 2am emergencies. 🚀 This Quick Fix comes from Episode 10 of the Podvan Podcast. If you enjoyed this, chec...