The Ripple Effect Podcast

Nothing is off limits. From current events and social issues to personal experiences, parenting, relationships, mental health, and the challenges facing everyday Australians, Dave and Marshall dive into another raw and unfiltered conversation. As always, there are laughs, disagreements, plenty of honest opinions, and the kind of conversations most people are thinking but rarely say out loud. Wheth...

This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast we sit down with Jimmy Two Shoes and Junior Two Shoes for a raw and honest conversation about boxing, discipline, mental health and turning life around. Junior opens up about getting into serious trouble, falling in with the wrong crowd, and how finding Fortitude Boxing helped completely change the direction of his life. Jimmy talks about his recent TKO victo...

This one gets raw. We dive deep into the rise of the “manosphere” and the influencers shaping young men today — and let’s just say… we don’t hold back. From fake alpha mindsets and clout-chasing content to the dangerous messages being fed to young boys, we break down what’s really going on behind the scenes. Are these guys actually living what they preach… or just selling a dream for views? We als...

Marshall is back… and this one gets personal. After being called a “deadbeat dad” online, Marshall fires back — not with emotion, but with facts, perspective and a whole lot of energy. In this episode of Marshall’s Rambles, he dives into online comments taken out of context, people forming opinions off short clips, and the reality of stepping up as a father. But it’s not just a rant — it turns int...

"I’m a real grounding snob now." Marshall is back in the trenches this week, but he’s trading the TikTok rabbit holes for a lesson in manifestation. We’re talking about the "naked mirror" exercise and why Marshall spends his mornings pointing his sphincter at the sun to get grounded. From winning $1,300 on the lotto to the disciplined morning routine that manifestated his entire career, this episo...

"What are we doing today? Can you catch me up?" We’re two weeks out from fight night on March 21st and the intensity is building. Leah is officially heading off to training camp in Cloncurry with the heavy hitters—Olympic legend Todd Kidd and sports star Justin Hodges. But before the gloves go on, we take a detour into some of the most hilarious "unlucky" moments we've ever had. From Jimmy’s surfb...

If you’ve got that much energy to be angry, go use it to protect kids or fix the Family Court." 🎙️🔥 In this high-voltage RANT of Marshall's he hits his limit with the "User 2784361" crowd. What starts as a laugh about Marshall scrolling the comments during the show turns into a powerful breakdown of why people feel so empowered to be "nobodies" online while trying to tear down those doing the wor...

Buckle up. In this episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast, Marshall and Dave aren't just pushing boundaries—they’re tearing them down. Marshall is "feisty" today, diving deep into the Epstein Files, global power structures, and why it feels like the "Matrix" isn't even trying to hide the truth anymore. From the shadows of the secret service to the dark reality of child trafficking and the elites who...

On this episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast, Marshall and Dave tackle the tough task of owning your words and the power of a genuine apology. Marshall opens up about a recent passionate rant, clarifying his stance on co-parenting and the necessity of leaving ego at the door for the sake of the children. Whether it’s men or women, the message is clear: being an adult means putting your kids’ futur...

Marshall puts the "ranting jacket" back on for a deep dive into the law of Karma. After being kept from his son for months, Marshall faced the ultimate test: a phone call from the very person who hurt him, begging for help to avoid eviction. In this episode, Marshall explores: Instant Karma: Why those who hurt children accumulate a debt they can't pay. Stoicism vs. Emotion: How staying "Stoic" and...

In this episode of The Ripple Effect, the boys dive into why "grounding" is more than just a buzzword—it’s about finding yourself before you lose yourself to the "Matrix." We get raw about online shopping addictions, the trap of buying "labels" to feel better, and why your self-love journey has to start on the inside. Plus, a terrifying story from the trucking days involving a 30-ton fluid bladder...

In this episode, we take a high-octane trip down memory lane to the late '90s trucking scene. From wrenching on diff angles all weekend to "blowing the doors off" fridge vans in a V8 Mack Super Liner, we explore the wild bravado of a young driver living life at full noise. But it’s not all chrome and speed. We dive deep into a pivotal encounter with the highway patrol that served as a masterclass...

In this powerful season opener, we reflect on a 12-month journey that was actually six years in the making. We dive deep into the emotional reality of navigating family breakdowns, addressing a child’s abandonment issues, and the moment two brothers finally met for the first time over a box of LEGO. We discuss the stark contrast between "old-school" parenting and showing up as a healed, present fa...

MJ is Finally Home. After 10 weeks of silence, blocked numbers, and uncertainty, Marshall shares the update everyone has been waiting for: MJ is back with his dad. But it’s not just a celebration—Marshall opens up about the heartbreaking reality of separation anxiety and the damage caused by parental alienation. In true Ripple Effect style, we mix the heavy with the hilarious (and the insane). Mar...

This Real Talk episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast is one of the most raw and confronting conversations we’ve had. We talk openly about family court, broken systems, trauma bonds, manipulation, control, and the long-term damage caused when adults put ego ahead of children. This isn’t a polished story — it’s lived experience, told honestly, with all the frustration, emotion, humour, and reflection...

In this short and hilarious episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast, Marshall finally unloads one of his most talked-about work stories from his Telstra days — and it’s every bit as wild as you’d expect. From climbing massive communication towers with sketchy safety standards, to hauling cables around Mount Coot-tha and launching a Land Cruiser where it definitely shouldn’t have gone, this episode is...

This Real Talk episode lands right as the year wraps up — and while it’s tagged as a Christmas special, it’s not about tinsel, presents or pretending everything’s perfect. It’s a raw, honest check-in. We talk life, pressure, the stuff that’s been building all year, and the realities that don’t magically disappear just because it’s December. There’s laughter, a bit of chaos, and the kind of real co...

Marsh and Dave are firing on all cylinders. Marsh shares a story from his "unhealed" days on Tinder that you have to hear to believe—involving a late-night meetup, a semi-trailer truck, and a date who brought her 7-year-old son along for the ride (and a McDonald's run). Then, the boys get serious. Marsh addresses the recent hate comments calling him a "deadbeat dad." He breaks down the reality of...

In Real Talk #23, we go from the absolute ridiculous to the heartbreakingly real. Marsh opens up about the darkest side of Parental Alienation: the "Dead Dad" lie. We discuss the reality of children being manipulated into grieving a parent who is still fighting to see them, and Marsh gives a raw update on his situation with MJ (pulled out of school and 8 weeks of no contact). But it wouldn't be Th...

Princess Leah steps back into the Ripple Effect studio — and as always, she brings honesty, heart and a champion’s mindset. In this episode, Leah opens up about her latest fight at Fortitude Boxing, walking out with the crowd behind her, watching her brother go to war in the ring, and managing the intense mental and physical side of cutting weight. We dive into post-fight blowouts, emotional eatin...

Ever wondered why you feel completely wiped after being around certain people? In this episode of the Ripple Effect Podcast, we get real about boundaries, narcissists and energy vampires – and how to protect your peace without feeling guilty. We talk about: Angel numbers, intuition and using signs as affirmation Living “outside the matrix” and choosing a more peaceful life How to actually set boun...

This episode is a rollercoaster — trucking stories, late-night work shifts, old Telstra war tales, knee blowouts, dumb injuries, physio torture, and the kind of mateship that gets you through it all. Then we flip into the heavy stuff: parental alienation, custody battles, manipulation, healing, and trying to break generational cycles while keeping your sanity intact. It’s raw, honest, funny, frust...

Marshall drops one of his wildest stories: a seriously near-fatal, drunken HQ Holden rollover from his youth—a tale of luck, idiocy, and a crash that forced a major life change. We transition to the world of trucking culture, discussing Marshall's passion for Mack Super-Liners, the iconic Optimus Prime Peterbilt, and the deep emotional connection to vintage trucks. The episode wraps with a powerfu...

Raw, honest, and unfiltered (with fewer profanities than usual). Dave and Marshall dig into the tension between authenticity and self-control, then dive deep on co-parenting roadblocks, parental alienation, and the “energy vampire” cycle—financial drain, emotional chaos, and trauma bonds. Practical ways to set boundaries, keep your sanity, and model strength for your kids.

Golf shirts, dating disasters, and a story involving way too many guinea pigs — this episode has it all. Dave and Marshall swap wild travel tales from Dubai and Abu Dhabi, talk about the “back nine” in more ways than one, and open up about family court, co-parenting, and learning to laugh through the madness. It’s the perfect mix of humour and heart — Aussie banter meets real-life healing. 💥 The...