The Roads We've Walked Podcast

Born in Brisbane but raised in Innisfail, Ollie Molinari was never someone who found his place in the classroom. School wasn’t where he thrived, but creativity was. From a young age, he developed a passion for cooking and art, finding joy in creating something with his own hands. After leaving school, Ollie entered the workforce without a clear direction. Then, during his early adult years, everyt...

Danny Mac was born and raised in Melbourne, where from a young age he was driven by a desire to build a successful life on his own terms. While school never truly captured his attention, hard work, business, and chasing opportunities did, leading him to work a variety of jobs and own several businesses throughout his early adult years. During the COVID era, Danny made the life-changing decision to...

BJ Wallace grew up in Brisbane’s western suburbs and faced a tough childhood, often finding himself on the wrong path. After leaving school early, he made the decision to return and complete Years 11 and 12, but soon found himself caught up in a lifestyle of partying and drinking. Everything changed when he met his future wife and, at just 21 years old, became a father to a daughter born with a li...

Gone, But Not Forgotten #9 - Kobe Bryant

Billy Derksen’s story is one of adrenaline, survival and rebuilding life after the storm. Raised in Western Sydney, motorbikes were more than just a hobby — they were part of the family. While school wasn’t where his focus sat, racing was. Billy travelled up and down Australia’s east coast chasing the thrill of competition and making a name for himself in the racing world, until a long list of inj...

Born and raised in Norway, Robin Tinholt grew up with music always playing a part in his life. With his father performing in a band, music was never just background noise — it was part of the environment he was raised in. While he attended school like everyone else, his mind was always drifting toward melodies, lyrics and a dream that felt bigger than where he came from. From an early age, he knew...

Growing up in Melton, Brad Wood was the shy kid who struggled to fit in. Living with Autism made school difficult socially and academically, but while the classroom never felt like home, he found an escape in media, radio and the power of storytelling. Starting out at a local community radio station, Brad slowly built confidence behind the microphone. What began as a solo radio show eventually tur...

Born in New Zealand and brought to Australia at a young age in search of greater opportunity, Jesse Koorey grew up in the northern suburbs of the Gold Coast with a strong sense of drive and adventure. While he enjoyed school, it was motorbikes that truly captured his attention. What started as a passion for riding quickly evolved into a fearless pursuit of freestyle—learning tricks, hitting jumps...

Abbey Willcox’s journey to the 2026 Winter Olympics is a story of resilience, reinvention, and refusing to give up on a dream. Born and raised in Gosford, New South Wales, Abbey began her athletic career in gymnastics, excelling from a young age. But a chance encounter while on holiday changed everything—she was told she had the potential to become an aerial skier. From there, she committed to the...

Bel Harvey’s journey is one shaped by resilience, hard work, and the ability to keep moving forward no matter what life throws her way. Growing up in Hervey Bay, school was a constant challenge—both socially and academically. Facing bullying and racism, Bel often felt out of place, struggling to connect with the way things were taught. Through it all, her father was a steady source of support, hel...

Luke Stewart is the kind of bloke who’s lived two completely different lives—and somehow turned both into one hell of a story. Growing up in South Brisbane, Luke was the kid who had it all lined up. An A-grade student, disciplined, driven, and with a serious shot at making it in rugby league. He was repping teams, chasing the dream, and doing everything right… until one injury flipped the script c...

Ashley Robertson’s story is one of resilience, growth, and turning adversity into purpose. Born and raised on the Central Coast of NSW, Ashley never felt fully aligned with the traditional school system—but what she lacked in passion for school, she made up for with an unmatched work ethic, balancing 40-hour work weeks while still attending classes. Her teenage years brought serious challenges, in...

Dan Barrington was born in Adelaide before moving to the Gold Coast at just two years old, growing up in Coomera. From a young age, Dan developed a strong work ethic, often working small jobs so he could buy things for himself like CDs, as music played a big influence in his life growing up. Sport was also a big part of his childhood, particularly soccer, which he played for many years before inju...

Steve Smith is the voice behind The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast and a lifelong turf professional whose journey began in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales. Growing up literally alongside a golf course, Steve developed an early connection to the game and the land that supports it. As a teenager, he began working casually at Wentworth Falls Country Club, where his passion for sports turf quickly...

Gone, But Not Forgotten #8 - Paul Walker

Dylan Boys grew up in Devenport, Tasmania, alongside his twin sister, in a place where creativity quietly shaped his path early on. While he enjoyed school, it was always his creative side that pulled him stronger—especially once he discovered music. The moment he picked up a guitar, something clicked. Performing wasn’t just a hobby, it became an obsession, and before long, Dylan was chasing every...

Gone, But Not Forgotten #7 - John Wayne

Gone, But Not Forgotten #6 - Robin Williams https://linktr.ee/roadswalkedpodcast

Gone, But Forgotten #5 - Chris Farley https://linktr.ee/roadswalkedpodcast

Gone, But Not Forgotten #4 - Marilyn Monroe https://linktr.ee/roadswalkedpodcast

Gone, But Not Forgotten #3 - Charles Bronson linktr.ee/roadswalkedpodcast

This week on The Roads We’ve Walked , Ty pulls up a chair with Sam Herbert , the legend behind Pig & Rooster BBQ — where the meat is slow, the smoke is steady, and the passion runs hot. Sam dives into how a simple love of barbecue grew legs and turned into a full-blown movement. He talks about where it all began, the risks that came with backing himself, and the grind behind building something...

Gone, But Not Forgotten #2 - Elvis Presley https://linktr.ee/roadswalkedpodcast

Gone, But Not Forgotten #1 - Heath Ledger https://linktr.ee/roadswalkedpodcast

Nicki Price grew up in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire, attending an all-girls school where her love for drama, performing arts, and sport first took hold. After school, she began studying commerce and sports science, but a serious car accident changed the course of her life, leaving her confined at home where a constant stream of movies sparked a new passion for film and storytelling. Following her rec...