Podvan Podcast with Rabbit

In this milestone 100th episode, I sit down with the amazing 101 year old Cath! She takes us on a journey through her extraordinary life, sharing stories that range from her childhood in Balmain to life during World War II and beyond. This episode is packed with history, heart, and a few laughs. Here’s what you can expect: •🎉 Growing up in Balmain and witnessing the construction of the Sydney Har...

In this heartwarming episode, I chat with the hilarious and insightful 3-5-year-olds from Bright Start Preschool in Bateau Bay . Here’s what to expect: •🚚 Big Dreams and Surprising Career Goals : One of our young guests has a fascinating take on future career plans, but it’s not what you’d expect! •🎨 Creative Visions : The kids share some wild and wonderful ideas for what their preschool could l...

In this special episode recorded live at the Relay for Life event at Mingara , I chat with TJ , Emily , Adele , and Jen about their inspiring work with the Cancer Council and the importance of community-driven fundraising efforts. Here’s what to expect: •🐾 Dog Therapy and Mental Health : TJ from Doggy Dates Pet Therapy shares how therapy dogs provide emotional support in various settings, includi...

In this episode, I’m back with Craig , my former co-host from SAFM and StarFM, for part two of our chat. Here’s what to expect: •🎤 Radio Days and Rivalries : We dive into the ups and downs of working together in radio and how things weren’t always smooth sailing between us—but the lessons we learned are worth a laugh (or twenty). •🎬 Improv and Steve Carell : Craig shares stories from his improv...

🎙️ In this episode , I sit down with Dr. John Irvine , a child psychologist with decades of experience helping families and children navigate the complexities of development and modern challenges. Here’s what to expect: 🚐 A fun chat in the Podvan , discussing how it all started, with a little rocking caravan action! 📚 Dr. John Irvine shares wisdom from his new book 80 Stories High , diving into...

🎙️ In Episode 95, I sit down with Damien Schofield, founder of Younger Heroes, for an incredibly moving conversation about resilience, trauma, and transformation. • Facing Fears : Damien opens up about his personal fear of public speaking and how he’s pushed through it to share his message. • Generational Trauma : We talk about Damien’s experience growing up with a veteran father, the impact of PT...

Let’s play a game of Podvan Bingo! What topics would be good for you to have on your card for today’s episode with Julie Goodwin? Here are some contenders: • T-shirt madness 🐕👕 • Microphone mishaps 🎙️🤦‍♀️ • Clown costumes and ventriloquist monkeys 🤡🐵 • Julie’s op shop fashion finds 👗💡 • A mystery involving wigs and Top Gun memorabilia 🕶️🎬 If those are on your card—you’ll be fine! A massive...

🎙️ In Episode 93, we bring you an emotional and inspiring story from the Podvan! Here’s what you can expect: • Jacob’s Fight Against Meningitis: Jacob and his mother Chelsea share the incredible story of how Jacob’s life was turned upside down by bacterial meningitis. From being found unconscious to waking up in the hospital after a coma, Jacob’s fight for survival is nothing short of extraordinar...

🎙️ Today's guests take us from car repairs to strongman competitions and a birthday celebration phone call. Here’s what you can expect: • Car Troubles Turned Powerlifting Chat : While sorting out Big Dog’s electrical issues at a family-run auto shop, Rabs discovers one of the workers is a national-level strongman competitor. Dive into a conversation about deadlifts, squats, and everything in betwe...

🎙️ In this episode, Rabbit reunites with his old radio co-host Craig for a fun-filled trip down memory lane! This episode is packed with laughter, behind-the-scenes stories, and unexpected surprises from their time on air. Here’s what to expect: • Hilarious Radio Pranks : Rabs and Craig share some of their wildest prank calls from their SAFM and Star FM days, including a frozen fish slap and some...

🎙️ In Episode 90, I sit down again with clinical psychologist Heather Irvine-Rundle for an eye-opening and truly helpful chat around mental health. This one hits close to home for a lot of us. • Panic Attacks and What’s Really Happening: Heather explains what’s going on in our brains and bodies during a panic attack, how to spot the signs, and some great strategies for managing them when they hit....

🎙️ Rabs catches up with Brad Kearns - a dad, an ex-police officer, and all-round great storyteller whose life took an unexpected turn when a simple post about being ‘Dad Mum’ went viral. Here’s what to expect: • From Dad to Internet Sensation: Brad reflects on how a funny post about taking care of his kids while his wife was in hospital went viral, leading to overnight internet fame. 🏠💻 • Life i...

🎙️ Say aaaaaaah... In Episode 88, we dive into the world of dentistry with Fiona and Katrina from Albany Dental, two passionate dental professionals with a lot to share! • Hilarious Dental Stories : From patients fainting at the sight of needles to wild incidents involving gold crowns, the stories in this episode will leave you laughing out loud. 😄🦷 • Weird Tongue Tricks : Find out about the biz...

🎙️ In Episode 87, Rabbit sits down with Crysta Pollitt from First Taste Nutrition for a fascinating conversation about life, culture shocks, and the quirks of living between the US and Australia. Here’s what to expect: • Accent Adventures : Crysta shares hilarious stories about how her American accent has caused confusion in Australia, and how her daughter has picked up an Australian accent, much...

🎙️ In Episode 85, Rabs sits down with Michelle Pascoe, a hospitality expert and business coach who has spent over 30 years helping businesses thrive through frontline training, leadership development, and mystery shopping. Here’s what you can expect: • Mystery Shopping Explained : Michelle breaks down what mystery shopping really is and how it helps businesses improve their services, providing beh...

🎙️ In Episode 85, Rabs and Julie Goodwin bring you another hilarious and fun-filled adventure from the Podvan! Here’s what you can expect: • Test Driving Julie’s New Car : Rabs and Julie take Julie’s brand-new vehicle for a spin, and let’s just say it’s a wild ride! 🚗⚡ • Podvan Mishap : Rabs recounts a close call with the Podvan’s solar panel and a parking clearance. Find out how he almost lost...

🎙️ In Episode 84, Rabbit sits down with Heather Irvine-Rundle, clinical psychologist and co-owner of The Read Clinic , for an insightful and powerful conversation about mental health. Here’s what you can expect: • Understanding Panic Attacks : Heather breaks down the symptoms of panic attacks, how they’re often mistaken for heart problems, and what you can do to manage them when they strike. 🧠💡...

🎙️ In Episode 83, Rabbit takes things to a whole new level as he heads out for a walk-and-talk episode with Adam from Search for Hurt . This one’s a bit different from the usual Podvan format, but it’s packed with fascinating insights, laughs, and a unique fitness challenge. Here’s what you can expect: • Rucking and Fitness Hacks : Adam, now the founder of Ruksak, shares his journey into the world...

🎙️ In Episode 82, Rabs takes a spontaneous approach, diving into the funny, unexpected stories shared by the Podvan community. Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store: • PhoneFest : What started as a last-minute scramble for content quickly turned into a hilarious and heartwarming episode. • Kids Say the Darnedest Things : Listeners share their best stories of children repeating song lyrics and phrase...

🎙️ In Episode 81, Rabs welcomes back Marcus Kroek, a business coach with a fascinating career path that’s taken him from police officer to teacher, and now, a successful business coach and speaker. This conversation dives deep into the challenges of small business, embracing change, and learning more about yourself through the DISC personality profile. Here’s what to expect: • Navigating Business...

We're doing a bit of a rewind on this episode. Like a baby or a new relationship, we're celebrating every little milestone - even half birthdays!! 😆 In this one we're looking back to some bits from the first couple of weeks of the podcast. There's Kyla from Cakes By Kyla, Fi with her crazy marriage proposal, and Julie takes us through her hilarious visit to the spray tanning salon! A huge thank y...

Rabs catches up with his old radio buddy, Matt De Groot, who’s now living in London. Expect a lively chat filled with humour, banter, and plenty of surprises. Here’s what’s in store: • Olympic Chatter and Conscription Games: Rabs and Matt dive back into their ongoing banter about the Olympics, including hilarious discussions about the idea of “Conscription Games,” where ordinary people are randoml...

Julie talks about her love for op shops and the thrill of finding a great bargain, like her $4 mustard yellow cardigan from Vinnie’s. 🛍️💛 We've got a couple of hilarious stories involving Meghan Trainor’s birthday surprise from T-Pain, we look back to when Rabs ghosted Russell Crowe, and make a surprise birthday call to Rabs' Dad. 🎉🎤 A huge thank you to our Patreon supporters! If you want to jo...

This episode comes to you from New Zealand! Choice bro! I asked in our Facebook Group ; "Have you ever made instant and long lasting friendships while on holidays?" and we got some great stories! Casey, Kylie and Tara share their stories with us in this one. :) A huge thank you to our Patreon supporters! If you want to join the Podvan family and get access to bonus episodes, Podband songs, behind-...

It's a transpacific catch-up as Rabs reconnects with his old friend Harlee McLeod from Distro Queens , who's been living in Los Angeles for the past eight years. There's lots of laughs, stories of cultural differences, celebrity encounters and a glimpse into life in LA. Here’s what to expect: • Life in LA: Harlee shares her experiences of living in Los Angeles, from encountering celebrities to adj...