The Searchers Podcast
The Searchers Podcast
The Searchers Podcast is an Australian podcast hosted by Atem Bior and Kirron Byrne — real, unfiltered conversations about personal growth, identity, faith, fatherhood, mental health, and what it means to live a meaningful life. Based in Brisbane, we sit down with everyday people and extraordinary guests who have defied the odds, rebuilt their lives, navigated cultural identity, and found their purpose. Whether you're a young man trying to figure out your path, someone rebuilding after failure, or just searching for something deeper, this is your space.
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May 28, 2026
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Episodes
Brock Motum Gets Real: Fatherhood, Parenting and Life's Biggest Decisions | The Searchers Podcast 22.08.2024 1:10:17
🔥 Brock Motum Gets Real: Family, Parenting, and Life’s Biggest Decisions | The Searchers Podcast 🔥 In this episode of The Searchers Podcast, we have a truly special conversation with professional basketball player and Boomer, Brock Motum. But this time, it’s not just about sports. We dive deep into topics like family, parenting, and the big life decisions that shape who we are. It’s a rare and i...
From Azerbaijan to Taiwan: Jessie Ghee on the Reality of Playing Professional Basketball Overseas 24.07.2024 38:37
Friend of the show Jessie Ghee Returns to the podcast… in Taiwan. We talk about his experiences playing overseas as a pro… enjoy! Timestamps - (0:00) We catch up with Jessie on what’s happened since his last appearance on podcast- (5:40) - Jessie speaks on playing overseas in Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 - (9:12) - Jessie speaks on the mental & physical rigors of professional basketball - (14:54) - Atem and...
The Gaspher Obwona Episode | The Searchers Podcast 64 20.07.2024 1:12:12
On this episode of The Searchers Podcast, we're joined by two of the original founders of the St James Basketball Program, Gaspher Obwona and Andrew Ebrington. Gaspher was part of the first group St James ever put together that launched the soon to be most successful basketball program in Queensland for over a decade. Gaspher and Andrew go down memory lane with Kirron Byrne and Atem Bior remin...
INDULGE IN LOVE | 63 10.06.2024 40:58
- The Search begins with Kirron going back into rock climbing (01:05), then Atem shares going hiking bare foot (03:47), then a chat about how unnatural school and classrooms are for kids (08:26), then the search goes into a chat about inclusivity (10:10), then Atem brings up a show called Succession (17:00), and then the guys bring up an interesting question: What Is Our Superpower as Humans? (26:...
In The Name Of Love with Olivia Fisher | 61 07.05.2024 1:25:50
Join us for an insightful dive into the world of healthcare innovation with Dr. Olivia Fisher on The Searchers Podcast! Dr. Fisher, a seasoned mixed-methods implementation scientist with over two decades of experience in both public and private healthcare sectors, shares her expertise on improving healthcare delivery for better patient outcomes. In this episode, we uncover the essence of love, the...
Australian Basketball ft Isaac Marshman | 60 19.04.2024 1:02:23
In this dynamic episode of The Searchers Podcast, we dive deep into the world of training and mentorship with a special focus on sports and generational wisdom. Starting at the 10-minute mark, we explore the impactful world of helping others through targeted training techniques. By 17:30, the conversation shifts as we engage with the "Boomers Talk," and discuss Australia’s quest for Gold...
59 | THERAPY 13.04.2024 59:54
- (0:00) Kirron starts with why podcasts are people’s new Caddies - (5:15) David speaks on therapy - (9:25) Is it ok the seek outside help as men? - (19:55) How To Deal With People Hurting You? and Spiteful people - (33:48) Basketball Trainers/Therapists - (50:10) What We’re Taught In School Is Wrong!! Follow ‘The Searchers Podcast on YouTube and all podcast platforms @thesearcherspodcast
58 | You Are Perfect 14.03.2024 56:32
- (00:00-03:08) Jesus’ Rizz - (03:49) Don joins the show to talk about what perfection in the bible means to him - (10:56) How To Believe - (13:44) Don shares a bit of his journey coming from the Torres Straight Islands - (19:01) The difference between the flesh and the spirit - (28:13) David’s quiet all episode - (31:23) Update on the news lately - then stay for our aussie accent challenge Follow...
57 | Finding Your People 07.03.2024 1:18:27
- (2:55) Instagram Breaks - (8:05) Finding “Your” People - (14:18) being “weird” - (37:34) easy to quit - (45:45) David being accused of being a player - (51:21) waiting for your crush’s relationship to fail - (54:24) when you’re going through tough times - (1:01:00) the search Follow @thesearcherspodcast on all platforms - especially Patreon.
LinkedIn Dating, Purpose, & Helping Others | 56 20.02.2024 37:18
Timestamps: This week Kirron & David continue the search for the truth speaking on a myriad of topics from purpose to covid to LinkedIn dating… INDULGE ✨ (0:00 - 3:11) - Intro (3:56) - LinkedIn a dating app? (11:40) - Purpose & Guilt (19:11) - Psychology behind The Hunter Gatherer days (27:04) - The Negative Affects of Covid (35:15) - The Searchers 🎼 (38:12) - Amazing Outré Follow The Searchers...
The Problems With Emotions & Masculinity For Men | 55 08.02.2024 51:00
On this episode, The Searchers explore what it means to be a man. What men need to watch for, expressing yourself as a man, emotions, mental health, adversity, transitions and everything in between. This was a really good... enjoy! Timestamps: (00:00) - What it means to be a "HARD MAN" (4:44) - The struggle with transitions in life (9:22) - David on dealing with a transition (16:05) - pe...
Navigating Science and Spirituality with James Bennet | 54 28.01.2024 1:43:29
"In this intellectually charged episode of The Searchers Podcast, we sit down with the brilliant physicist James S. Bennett, currently unraveling the mysteries of quantum optomechanics at the ARC Centre for Engineered Quantum Systems (EQUS), The University of Queensland. Join us as we embark on a riveting exploration, diving headfirst into the profound intersection of science and spirituality...
The L O V E episode | 53 16.01.2024 52:45
- (3:03) The guys react to some quotes about L O V E - (5:10) testing your relationships - (19:12) When do you know when you are in love? - (27:43)
52 | Learning To Fly in 2024 11.01.2024 1:12:25
2024! The Searchers Are Back. On this episode David joins Kirron and Atem to speak about the things they’ve learned in 2023, and what to they’re looking forward to in this new year. The guys also share their perspectives on self sabotage, burn out and most importantly find out what it means to “fly”. Enjoy ❤️ and keep searching. Timestamps: - (02:30) Holiday recap - (12:30) Lessons from 2023 (burn...
51 | Keep It Messyy 16.12.2023 58:04
- (00:00) The starts off with Kirron’s soliloquy, then the searchers have a jam session playing classics 🎶 (2:07), Welcome to The Searchers Podcast (15:45), Governments & Technology & Data (29:51), and then things get uncomfortable between Atem & Kirron (38:08), and then it gets more awkward (44:00), and the rest of the episode of them figuring it out :) enjoy.
Love & Basketball with Ty Glover, Ty Turtle and Dj | 50 05.12.2023 1:03:46
Episode 49 with Dj, Ty Glover and Ty Turtle is here and we’re talking everything Love and Basketball. Just guys chop it up about the difficulties with relationships in today’s social media crazed society. This was fun 😂 enjoy. recommended listen on a long commute. Timestamps: - (01:27) The guys start off with their experience playing overseas in China and Mexico - (08:58) Reflecting on where bask...
The Han & Kerry Episode | 49 04.12.2023 1:12:15
- the guys start the search with a conversation about the lack of proper training in Asian communities in the past and begin with when Kerry picked up basketball (00:05), Atem on how Kirron taught him the process of learning new moves (5:13), Han on the process of teaching newbies in research labs (7:23), Kerry speaks on the process of teaching as a Speech Pathologist (9:46), ESL kids (13:50), com...
The Heartbroken & Lost Episode | 48 29.11.2023 50:15
Perception, being taken advantage of, Love & Dating and Heartbreak… enjoy.
Invest In Yourself | 47 22.11.2023 45:58
New Studio, New Vibes! We asked ourselves how much we cared about this and how we could take control of our own destiny - the answer to that was to invest in ourselves - buy some equipment, find a studio(s) and give ourselves the ability to podcast when we felt inspired. First and foremost thank you to Six Degrees Studios for giving us our start and giving us access to a studio and sharing the inf...
Defend Yourself Like A Pro: Primal Krav Maga With Pete Borgna | 46 31.10.2023 53:38
In this episode, we had the honor of hosting Pete Bogna, the driving force behind Primal Krav Maga and Self-Defense in Brisbane. Dive into the world of self-defense, where realistic scenarios, modern weapon threats, and survival tactics take center stage. Pete also sheds light on Krav Maga, renowned for its practicality in reality-based situations, and Jissen Budo, a complete combatives martial ar...
Hope, God & Spiritual Awakenings with Norman Ng | 44 23.10.2023 1:28:36
This was a really fun episode to learn of Norman’s experiences. He is a man of many talents and has done so much extraordinary things (PhD, Singapore National Service, Musician, etc etc.) that you can’t really grasp it all unless you just press play and listen. We are so grateful you joined us Norman and look forward to you coming back one day. And all the searchers… keep searching. Timestamps: (0...
Gold Medalist & Australian Sports Medal Recipient Nick Such | 43 17.10.2023 51:36
Australia’s Wheelchair High Performance Coach & Gold Medalist Nick Such Joins The Searchers Podcast. Nick is a highly successful coach that has been around basketball as a player and on the managerial side for decades. He has now dedicated his time to developing high performance athletes through Basketball Australia‘s Wheelchair Basketball Programs. He was a part of the men’s and women’s 2022 Comm...
Basketball, Faith & Searching for Meaning | With Jarred Pickering & Chol Guet | The Searchers Podcast 15.09.2023 1:24:58
In this week’s episode of The Searchers Podcast, Atem Bior and Kirron Byrne are joined by Jarred Pickering and Chol Guet for an open and thoughtful conversation about basketball, belief, and the search for truth. They explore how faith, discipline, and interpretation shape their approach to sport and life — from how they read the Bible to how they move on a court. What begins as a chat about hoops...
Parent, Athlete | With Mikhaela Cann | The Searchers Podcast 15.09.2023 53:35
In this episode of The Searchers Podcast , Atem Bior, Kirron Byrne with Mikhaela Cann Logan Thunder legend and Assist Athlete Services CEO Mikhaela Cann joins to talk athlete performance, parenting in sport, and building support systems that help players thrive. A former AIS scholarship holder , Australian Youth Captain , WNBL & NBL1 champion , and mother of three , Mikhaela shares how to...
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