The Ripple Effect Podcast

Dave and Marsh are back with another wild one. This week, Marsh opens up about his Dirty Dancing “date,” how sparkling water became a personality test, and his emotional trip to Townsville to reconnect with his son after 7 years. It’s equal parts funny, heartfelt, and just the right amount of chaotic — featuring movie talk, air fryer cook-offs, seed retention banter, and big family moments. 💬 Tun...

This week, Princess Leah steps back into the Ripple Effect ring — literally — joined by her coach Luke Melton from Fortitude Boxing. We chat all things fight night, training discipline, and how boxing’s helping break cycles and build stronger minds. Leah’s chasing her next belt, Luke’s guiding the Fortitude crew through the Fight for a Cause event in support of Mates in Construction, and somehow w...

In this episode of Ripple Effect Podcast, Dave and Marsh explore how small rituals and positive self-talk can transform your day. From manifesting green lights on the freeway to late-night grounding under the stars, they share the mindset shifts that help balance work, family, and life on the road. Along the way, they keep it entertaining with outrageous truckie stories, nightclub throwbacks, and...

Healing Through Laughter: Telstra towers, union days & “Loose Bruce” lore Dave & Marshall are in rare form — telling wild worksite stories (yes, radio linesmen and 45°C outback jobs), having a laugh about “Loose Bruce,” and then swerving straight into the real talk: fatherhood, co-parenting, boundaries, and why kids need stability more than adult egos. It’s equal parts pub yarns and practi...

Gold chains, big laughs, bigger honesty. Dave and Marsh salute the AusPost crew at Redbank Plains, swap an old-school trucking story, and talk plainly about drugs, alcohol, gambling, and how today’s testing culture changed the game. They also unpack “manifesting” more work and the realities of raising high-energy kids without labels. The back half gets raw: co-parenting through conflict, missing m...

This week on the Ripple Effect Podcast, Dave and Marsh take you from busted jobsite antics to timeless life lessons. You’ll hear about t-shirt sponsorships, beef tallow skincare, the cost of horses, Telstra madness in the ’90s, and why stoicism might just be the key to keeping your head straight. Funny, chaotic, and surprisingly insightful — this episode proves again why healing through laughter w...

Outrageous stories, real growth. Dave & Marsh trade chaotic tales (yep, that “Hot Rod” tattoo makes an appearance), tower-climbing days, and roadside shenanigans — then open up about healing, setting boundaries, and picking the right person. Funny, raw, and weirdly helpful — this is Real Talk with Dave & Marsh at its best.

Mark “The Hammer” Dixon is back to the mic with candid pub stories and the characters who shaped them. We open playfully—shirts, online tee rabbit holes, and moonlit “grounding”—before moving into two true stories: one addressing confronting conduct around children (content warning) and another involving a near-catastrophic arrest outside a pub. We discuss accountability, healing through laughter,...

In this episode, Dave & Marsh pull no punches as they share their journeys through narcissistic abuse, court battles, broken families, and the struggle to protect their kids. It’s confronting, raw, and often hilarious — proof that healing doesn’t have to be boring. From shy childhood moments to truck yard blow-ups, to navigating dating apps later in life, nothing is off the table. This is “hea...

On Real Talk with Dave & Marsh, the conversation is as real as it gets—funny, blunt, and sometimes a little too honest. This episode dives into a classic question: who actually listens when you’re talking? From mums and partners who claim they “don’t tune in” but can quote you word-for-word, to mates who act disinterested but never miss an episode, Dave & Marsh unpack the hilarious reality...

Mark Dixon is back in The Hammer Files, serving up outrageous stories from his days as a bouncer, bodyguard, and all-round mischief-maker. Dave tries to keep things on track, but with Mark behind the mic, nothing’s off-limits. Packed with laughs, jaw-dropping moments, and the kind of yarns you’ll be repeating to your mates, this episode proves why The Hammer Files is a fan favourite. Hit play — be...

In this episode of the Ripple Effect Podcast, we’re joined by Milly — a veteran heavy haulage pilot driver with decades of wild stories, sharp wit, and a heart of gold. From navigating massive oversize loads across Australia to dealing with clueless motorists, dodgy radio calls, and breakdowns in the middle of nowhere, Milly shares what life is really like behind the pilot car wheel. It's not all...

This one’s a wild ride, from hidden trauma to bad tattoo regrets, and everything in between. Dave and Marsh go deep on why men don’t talk, how trauma shows up in your body, and why doing the work (even when it’s messy) is worth it. We unpack family dynamics, the long road of healing, how anger masks pain — and of course, throw in a few laughs about TikTok rabbit holes and dodgy tattoos (yeah, Mars...

The boys are back behind the mics with more unfiltered stories, big laughs, and deeper reflections. From the chaos of trucking life and family pressures to late-night overthinking and mirror pep talks—we’re hitting it all. There’s honest chat about mental health, a few digs at each other (classic), and some gold nuggets of wisdom hidden in between the banter. Whether you’re in a truck cab, on smok...

Dave and Marsh dive headfirst into the messy, hilarious, and ultimately liberating journey of self-healing. In this refreshingly honest episode, join them as they tackle personal trauma, the chaos of modern life, and unconventional paths to peace. From candid confessions about past struggles (including some truly wild stories from the "Telstra days" and a joke about that healing technique you defi...

In this episode of the Ripple Effect Podcast, Dave and Marshall dive headfirst into the uncomfortable truth about excuses and self-sabotage. From the little lies we tell ourselves to the daily habits that either build us up or break us down, we unpack how easy it is to get soft in a world designed for comfort. We talk about what it really means to be stoic—showing up when you don’t feel like it, o...

This week on the Ripple Effect Podcast, we sit down with Linc to hear his incredible story of surviving brain surgery. From the first signs that something was wrong to the life-changing diagnosis, Linc opens up about the fear, the fight, and the resilience it took to make it through. He shares the raw details of his surgery and recovery, how it changed his perspective on life, and the moments of h...

From getting KO’d by his sister to becoming a 4–0 pro boxer, Jimmy “Two Shoes” brings stories that’ll leave you laughing, inspired, and maybe even booking a one-way ticket to Thailand. In this episode, we dive into Jimmy’s wild journey—how he went from amateur boxing burnout to finding clarity and discipline in a remote Thai gym (and temple). We talk sak yant tattoos, training barefoot, being ment...

In this episode, we dive headfirst into the unspoken side of hard work — the loneliness that creeps in while chasing the Aussie dream. From seed retention to sitting down to piss (yes, really), Dave and Marshall unpack the emotional toll of grinding 24/7, missing family moments, and learning how to be happy alone. There's banter, brutal honesty, mirror magic, and some classic north vs. southside B...

Dave and Marsh reflect on growth, grief, and getting the words out right — just in time for Men’s Mental Health Month. What starts as a chat about delivery and mic presence turns into something deeper: self-reflection, emotional honesty, and the power of opening up as men. From critiquing their own podcast style to unpacking raw moments they’ve lived through (and laughed through), this one’s as re...

This episode packs a punch—literally. We sit down with Leah Reuben....The Princess, a boxer whose journey from youth detention to the pro circuit is nothing short of inspiring. From running amok in Townsville to training alongside Boxing champions.  Leah opens up about how boxing saved her life, the power of community, and why discipline, not talent, is what gets you through the ropes. Raw, emotio...

In this episode, Dave and Marshall sit down for a raw, real, and ridiculously funny convo. From confronting emotional scars and healing past trauma, to sharing dating disasters and near-fights over cheesecake — nothing’s off limits. The boys dive into personal growth, bad habits, mental health, and why we all need to talk more, laugh more, and maybe cry a little less. It’s honest. It’s unfiltered....

Mark Dixon launches The Hammer Files – a recurring feature on Ripple Effect Podcast where he shares wild, true stories from his life on the door and in the shadows. In this first episode, Mark pulls no punches. It’s gripping, funny, and brutally honest.  This is raw storytelling at its best.

Ever trauma bonded over a laugh? In this episode, Dave and Marshall spill it all — toxic relationships, emotional healing, narcissists, family court chaos, and why crying in a truck is perfectly normal. It’s deep, it’s raw, and it’s got more swearing than a highway CB. But underneath the banter is a serious message: heal your wounds, own your truth, and don’t wear a headset unless you’re 80. You’l...

In this episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast, we sit down with Rod, the founder of The Cruise to Remember — a heartfelt initiative raising funds and awareness for Dementia Australia through car and bike cruises that bring communities together. Rod shares the deeply personal story that inspired the cause, how he turned grief into purpose, and why these events are about more than just horsepower — t...