The Culture Standard

In this episode of  The Culture Standard , we sit down with one of the greatest leaders Australian sport has ever produced—David Parkin AM.  His résumé is extraordinary.  211 AFL games for Hawthorn. Premiership captain. Four-time premiership coach. Carlton Coach of the Century. AFL Hall of Fame. Australian Sport Hall of Fame. Legend status at both Hawthorn and Carlton. Order of Australia recipient...

Chris and Beau break down two of the more important conversations in health and longevity right now — neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki and longevity physician Dr. Peter Attia, both from Diary of a CEO. Together they unpack what the latest science actually says about exercise, brain health, and the habits that move the needle on how long — and how well — we live. From VO2 max to dementia risk to the...

In this special episode of The Culture Standard , Chris and Beau sit down with the person who has been there by Chris’s side through it all—his wife, Jess. Together for 16 years since they were 19 and 21, Jess has been a constant source of support through life’s highs and lows. From navigating seasons of depression, backing Chris through sport, business ventures and career changes, to raising thre...

What if the biggest lever on the quality of your day, your mood and your relationships came down to one thing — the energy you choose to bring? In this episode we break down  The Energy Bus  by Jon Gordon, the bestselling fable about a bloke at rock bottom who turns his life around after a chance encounter with a bus driver and her ten rules for living with positive energy. It's a simple story wit...

Legends, This week we sit down with Steven Kretiuk — former Bulldogs player in the AFL and one of the more grounded blokes you'll come across. On the field, Steven had the discipline, work rate, and toughness that AFL demands. But the reason we wanted him in the room wasn't the footy. It was the person behind it. This conversation digs into the values that shaped him — the stuff that doesn't show...

What does it take to have the courage to be yourself? In this episode of The Culture Standard, we sit down with one of Australia’s most respected leaders, Peggy O’Neal AO. Born and raised in the United States, Peggy shares the challenges of moving to Australia, building a life from scratch, and creating a strong sense of community despite having few connections when she arrived. Her story is a pow...

In this episode, we break down the powerful ideas from Atomic Habits by James Clear and explore how small daily actions can create massive long-term change. We dive into the psychology of habits, identity-based growth, discipline, motivation, and why success is often less about big goals and more about consistent systems. We discuss practical strategies from the book, including habit stacking, env...

You know Beau’s story. Now meet the woman who lived it alongside him. Lucy Vernon — wife, mum of three, and clinical psychologist — joins the podcast for the first time to share her perspective on life after Beau’s injury. The adjustments, the heartbreak, the growth, and the moments nobody talks about. A conversation we’ve been waiting a long time to have.

This week we dive into The Resilience Project and unpack why a book built on such simple ideas has resonated with so many people around the world. We explore the book’s core framework — Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness (GEM) — and discuss why modern life seems to be making people more connected digitally but more disconnected emotionally. From social media comparison and burnout to anxiety, succ...

In this episode, we dive into Viktor Frankl's experiences and insights from living through the holocaust, we break down what it really means to find meaning in suffering, why mindset matters more than circumstances, and how this applies to everyday life - whether your chasing goals, facing setbacks, or just trying to improve and figure things out. We can choose our response when everything els...

In this episode of The Culture Standard, we break down the messages from Rick Rigsbys famous speech. We discuss the life lessons he shares about character, gratitude, kindness and what it truly means to live with purpose. This is a great Speech and a must listen, so here it is below https://youtu.be/lw-5f4QN1zs?si=3pHe1XK-a69n9FFp

In this episode of the Culture Standard we have our first guest, Ryley Batt. Ryley is the GOAT of wheelchair rugby and more importantly, he is an even better bloke. Ryley is a brute on the court, kind and caring off it, with a smile that lights up the room. Ryley shares his story with a heap of life lessons and a good laugh a long the way.

On this episode we break down 3 key messages from the book, Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey. We delve into the lessons and learnings from Matthew through his life and how it shaped him into who he is today. We also explain how these lessons have been used in our lives, or how we can incorporate them to benefit from this wisdom too. Enjoy

Welcome to the very first episode of  The Culture Standard . In this episode, we share our backgrounds, the experiences that have shaped us, and why we started this podcast. We come from different walks of life, but we are united by a positive outlook, a passion for growth, and a desire to become the best version of ourselves. Chris opens up about a tough upbringing and his battle with depression...