STILL NOISE PODCAST

In episode 40, I had the pleasure of meeting Samuel McLennan, the man behind Project Interrupt.  Sam has taken on a pretty extraordinary challenge, building a sailing vessel called Heart entirely from marine waste and sailing it from Hobart to Sydney. Project Interrupt is about more than just the environment. It aims to challenge big corporations over the waste they produce, encourage greater resp...

In episode 39 I do something a little different. For the first time, I’ve got a duo on the podcast, sitting down for a yarn with Kurt and Ash Bailey. Kurt was signed to a major record label as a teenager before eventually moving from performing music to managing bands, spending years working behind the scenes with one of Australia’s biggest acts. A major health scare in his early twenties shifted...

In episode 38, I sit down with Hayden Bridger, the man behind the famous Hayden’s Pies.  Starting out as a chef, Hayden eventually took the leap into opening his own pie shop, with plenty of long days, tears and triumphs along the way. We chat about becoming a pie maker, developing new recipes, building the business alongside his family, and creating and selling his own recipe book. Hayden also ta...

In episode 37, I sit down with the compassionate human that is Kiah Butschi. Originally from Switzerland and moving to Australia without speaking English, Kiah has taken a pretty unique path through life. She currently works in support and as a massage therapist, and has also spent years involved in environmental activism, human rights and aid work, including working in a refugee camp. She seems t...

In Episode 36 I catch up with the Queen of Seaweed, Dr Pia Winberg. Originally from Sweden but now living in Australia, Pia is a marine ecologist, entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Phyco Health. She’s spent much of her life exploring the relationship between the ocean, science and human health. From her work as a marine ecologist and researcher to developing products using seaweed and marine...

In episode 35, I am joined by the marvellous Moo Dath. From being born in Fiji and growing up in New Zealand to now residing in Australia, Moo has lived a life that has taken plenty of unexpected turns. From the wild years of partying and living hard when she was younger, to splitting her time between the snow in Jindabyne and the Gold Coast, becoming a mum to two boys and experiencing the dramati...

In episode 34 I visit the home of musician, Sye Mcritchie. Growing up in Sydney, Sye's life has taken him down more than a few interesting paths, but music has always been where he's felt most at home. From a colourful and often difficult upbringing to modelling, acting, song writing, recording and performing, he's spent decades building a life around creativity. We chat about his j...

In episode 33 I have a beer with the man at the centre of the South Coast of NSW surf community, Kurt Nyholm. Growing up on the South Coast, surfing has always been at the centre of Kurt Nyholm's life. From competing as a professional surfer to raising four boys, running two surf retail stores, and giving back to the local surf community, his life has always revolved around the ocean. In this...

In episode 32 I have a coffee with photographer and entrepreneur, Jesse Allen. Hailing from Australia, Jesse’s journey has taken him down plenty of different paths. From trying his luck as a professional surfer in his younger years to building a career behind the lens as a photographer, his work eventually led him to living and working in Los Angeles. We chat about the many twists and turns throug...

In episode 31 of catch up with professional surfer, Dion Agius. Dion is one of the most influential free surfers of his generation, known for doing things his own way and helping redefine what modern surfing could look like. From starring in some of the most iconic surf films of the past two decades to becoming a driving force in the crossover between surfing, art and creativity, Dion has built a...

In episode 30 I have a yarn with mountain man, Billy Barker. Billy grew up in Western inland Sydney and later moved to the South Coast where he pursued his love for surfing. During this time Billy found himself doing winters in the snow, a path that’s taken him all over the world chasing steep lines and backcountry powder. From being a dish pig at the Hotham pub to becoming the director of ski pat...

In episode 29 I catch up with master surfboard craftsman, Kirk Bierke. Kirk is a globally recognised surfboard shaper living with his family in Australia. Kirk’s journey into surfing started far from the coast, growing up in landlocked Wisconsin before his family pulled up stumps and moved to California. We chat about discovering surfing, how that passion led him into shaping, and his take on boar...

In episode 28 I have a yarn with 2x world champion kneeboarder, Chayne Simpson. Chayne has taken the road less travelled, choosing one of the least recognised forms of riding waves, kneeboarding, which has earned him the nickname 'Neal'. We chat about what it’s like going against the grain of the stereotypical surfing path and taking it all the way to multiple world titles. He walks me t...

In episode 27 of Still Noise I catch up with artist and high school teacher, Mick Malmo. Mick is a mural painter who specialises in large scale works, teaches visual arts at a high school, and spends his time surfing and working in the outdoors. But Mick has been shaped by life in ways that aren’t immediately obvious. In this episode, we dive into his experiences with childhood cancer, growing up...

In episode 26 of Still Noise I have a conversation with the multi-talented Benny Serrano. In his younger days Benny was a professional fighter, claiming multiple Australian titles.  He currently is a musician, surfer, acupuncturist, and muscular correction specialist. Benny’s life has moved through some very different worlds; from the intensity and discipline of a combat sport to a deep interest i...

In Episode 25 of Still Noise I catch up with Canadian snowboarder and former professional athlete, Helen Schettini. Starting out on skis as a teenager, Helen quickly fell in love with snowboarding and made the move to Whistler, where she began competing in halfpipe. But after a series of injuries, and some encouragement from close friends, she started looking beyond the patrolled runs and structur...

In Episode 24 of Still Noise I take the podcast abroad to LA and catch up with Pixie Bella, or better known online as @pixpop. Pixie is an Australian photographer and content creator living and working in Los Angeles, California. Predominantly a fashion photographer, Pixie has shot for major brands including House of CB, Princess Polly, and White Fox, with her work featured on billboards across Lo...

In Episode 23 of Still Noise, the first episode of 2026, I catch up with John 'Bucket' McGroder. John is the owner and captain of The Barrenjoey, a surf charter boat operating in the Mentawai Islands. With decades of experience navigating one of the world’s most iconic and demanding surf regions, Bucket is trusted by surfers from all over the globe. He’s built a reputation around safety,...

In episode 22 of Still Noise I catch up with professional drummer, Matty Best.  Matt is a powerhouse drummer known for his precision, creativity, and high-energy presence behind the kit. As the driving force for globally recognised bands, Sleeping With Sirens and Tonight Alive, Matt has toured the world, played countless major festivals, and carved out a reputation as one of Australia’s most versa...

In Episode 21 of Still Noise I catch up with talented musician, Blake Fernance. Blake Fernance is a musical composer and guitarist whose solo project, Ferndance, blends cinematic guitar textures, gentle rhythms, and layered string work to create meditative, enchanting soundscapes. He’s also the guitarist for The Condiments, a multi-genre outfit fusing funk, gypsy jazz, folk, and swing; and a core...

In Episode 20 of Still Noise I have a chat with filmmaker and director, Andrew Kaineder. Andrew Kaineder is an award-winning filmmaker and photographer known for his powerful storytelling and cinematic take on surfing and nature. His projects like Beyond the Noise and the Derek Hynd series have earned him major recognition, including winning 'Nikon Surf Video Of The Year' in 2020. He’s a...

In Episode 19 of Still Noise I'm joined by professional surfer, Eithan Osborne. Eithan is known for his electric approach, creativity, and unpredictable energy in the water. He made history in 2018 taking the ‘Monster Air’ award in the inaugural Stab High event in Texas with a massive air that turned heads around the world, and in 2024 he won the entire Stab High event in Japan. Since then, E...

In episode 18 of Still Noise I welcome professional photographer, Ryan Pernofski. Ryan Pernofski is an Australian ocean photographer and visual storyteller, best known for his striking imagery that captures the raw beauty of waves and coastal landscapes. Based on the NSW South Coast, Ryan has built a global following through his unique ability to blend art, surf culture, and nature in his work. Hi...

In Episode 17 of Still Noise I catch up with professional surfer and good friend Noa Deane. Noa is one of the world’s most progressive and fearless free surfers, celebrated for his explosive style, gravity-defying aerials, and untamed approach to some of the planet’s most formidable waves. Recognised from a young age for his talent in competition, Noa soon carved out his own path, shifting his foc...

Welcome to Episode 16, part 2 of my conversation with Teka Wilson. Part 1 consisted mainly of stories from Teka's career as a bullfighter. Highlights, injuries, travels for work, the end of his career as a rodeo clown and much more. In part 2, we dive into the more sentimental and spiritual side of Teka. His experience of fatherhood; living in a household with a wife and two girls, the newest...