The Unfiltered Podcast with Maje saba

Zookeeper Chad is a heroic zoo manager whose bravery saved hundreds of animals from raging bushfires earlier this year at the Mogo Zoo. His social Media made headlines after he started sharing adorable videos of lion cubs, miniature penguins and baby monkeys to spread joy during the coronavirus crisis.  We had a terrific conversation about life, animals, The Zoo and if he would be interested in au...

Neil "The muscle" Cummins was raised in the school of hard knocks, in Liverpool, England, surrounded by the underworld. His father was a night club owner who did and witnessed many things and never wanted Neil to follow in his shadow.  In this episode of the podcast, Neil talks about the time he witnessed his dad beat up a patron, how his godfather tried to shield him from the "Business" and how h...

Lachlan Kitchen is an Australian expatriate living in Dubai. A former Radio broadcaster in Australia, he made the journey to Dubai to pursue a media career and minimise tax, unfortunately he has since lost his job.  Lachlan has maintained his positively and continues to live in Dubai while pursuing other opportunities. We chat about what life is like in Dubai, remaining positive and how he plans t...

Maje talks the Beirut explosion and people's perceptions of Lebanon. The fact that Cats have an international day dedicated to them, Why?? And the rumours of a Violet Crumble chocolate milk drink!!! 

You would think as a broadcaster, thats a wanker term I know, I could improvise for ten minutes, it was hard. Today, I ramble about hand sanitiser, kids swearing and one of the greatest rorts being perpetrated on parents since the invention of coffee.. Thanks for subscribing.

Due to The Great Global Pandemic of 2020, guests have been hard to come by for the podcast so that means occasionally im going to have to improvise.  Today, I look back at some of the past weeks events, people not wanting to wear masks, Coon cheese changing its name,The Kidmans skipping mandatory hotel quarantine and my ill-fated Bunnings globe experience.. Thanks for subscribing..  

Rob Beveridge has been a standout figure in Australian basketball for decades!! I sat down with him to talk about his new book, When Winning Matters, the book, co-authored by leading international performance scientist Dr Stephen Bird, deals with lessons learnt from sports elite to create a winning environment.   https://www.facebook.com/110358267225077/posts/-https7newscomausportbasketballrevital...

Carmen Greentree was, at one stage, ranked amongst the top 25 female surfers in the world. She then gave it all away for a journey of enlightenment In India to study with His Holiness The Dalai Lama. What happened next was something you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy. This was easily one of the most gut wrenching conversations ive had. Please enjoy my conversation with Carmen Greentree www.inst...

Brett Harriott is the owner of Fit 2 Fight boxing Boutique, in Wollongong, south of Sydney. His journey to business owner started out with a very troubled childhood, complete with relentless bullying and a troubled family life. I had a terrific time talking to Brett and found his road to success tinged with sadness but, ultimately inspiring. Hope you enjoy my conversation with Brett Harriott. http...

Edward Ted J.  "Ted" Steele is an Australian molecular immunologist with interests in virology and evolution. He joins me on the podcast today for a very interesting view on Covid-19. One point he makes is that the Government overreacted to the Pandemic, amongst other things... He's very well aware of the detractors that will listen to this and discount his view. Hope you enjoy my conversation wit...

Glenn Haworth is the Managing director of Haworth Guitars. The company has grown from humble beginnings on the NSW South Coast to be an award winning on line business. Coupled with his Business, Glenn is also a business Coach, and a very inspiring one at that. I love talking to People like Glenn because their infectious and in times like these its important to feel that there's hope.  Hope you enj...

William Patino is a photographer based out of the mountainside town of Te Anau, in the South Island of New Zealand. Originally from Wollongong, William offers a great road map for anyone looking to follow a dream or a passion. William travels the world taking amazing and evocative photos of landscapes that truly inspire.  I had a great time talking to him. You can check out his work here. https://...

John is an independent economist, analyst and commentator who Ive had on the Podcast before but due to the overwhelming response the first time I had him on we decided to go for round two, especially considering what has transpired since cover-19 hit. You can check out his work here... www.adamseconomics.com

My guest today is peter Gowers, who I first met when I was working at a radio station in Mudgee. He turned up on two crutches and left an indelible mark on my time in Regional NSW.   Hope you enjoy this conversation and thank you for all your positive feed back. 

Today I chat to the former Australian middleweight champion about boxing, his time as a police officer and the influence Father Maurie Crocker had on his life and how Vito continues to keep Father Crocker's memory alive.   It was a very open and frank conversation. Hope you enjoy todays Podcast.

Rob Shehadie is an Australian actor, writer and stand-up comedian, who has featured in television series such as "Pizza", "Swift and Shift Couriers" and "Housos". He has performed numerous stage show comedies across Australia and has made many appearances at schools and charity events. He also featured in Fat Pizza, a feature film that broke Australian box office records.. 

Alexander Volkanovski  is an Australian professional mixed martial artist, currently signed to the UFC, where he is the current UFC Featherweight Champion . Volkanovski is also a former Australian Fighting Championship (AFC) Featherweight champion. He is very engaging and one of the most motivated and focused people I've spoken to.

Simon Kennedy is a stand up comedian, voice artist and the author of the book, 911 and the Art of Happiness. Simon's mum, Yvonne Kennedy, boarded American Airlines Flight 77 to head back to Australia after a US holiday, on September 11, 2001, That day has since been seared into our consciousness. Her flight was hijacked and deliberately flown into the Pentagon. Simon's life was irrevocably changed...

Andrew Ucles is a wild Adventurer. He is the man that made catching wild animals fashionable. He recently crossed, on foot, with a horse, Arnhem Land, a vast wilderness in the north east corner of Australia's Northern Territory.  We had a great conversation about his adventure. And how, at times, the emotional and physical excursion motivated him to overcome obstacles.

John Adams is an independent economic analyst and commentator having written on economic, political, cultural and public policy matters for a variety of news outlets including news.com.au , the Daily Telegraph, the Spectator Australia, the Canberra Times and the Australian Business Executive. Check out his website. adamseconomics.com

Warren Keelan is an award-winning photographer based in Wollongong, And he has made a name for himself through his seascape photos that highlight the beauty of the ocean like nothing you've ever seen.   After over a decade as a guitarist in a band he picked up a camera and found his passion!   If you have a passion for something this might just inspire you..

Daniel Knust is a Pro Natural Bodybuilder. He's the owner of @Definitionfitness but more than that, he's  very motivated and very focused and incorporates several holistic approaches to achieve his goals.  We had a great conversation about his start in life and how it almost went in the wrong direction.

Roger Withers is an amputee Mountain Biker.. Roger talks to Maje about the decision to remove his leg  and how its subsequently changed his life and outlook.  

Today on the Podcast Jamal Abdul. Jamal is a half Italian/Arabic comedian who tells jokes for a living. Being a comedian is difficult. What about being a legally blind comedian? We talk about the process of compiling the material and how sometimes it doesn't always go to plan.

Richie Lewis is a member of the band Tumbleweed. After forming in the Illawarra in the early 90"s The band went on to have major success and tour with the likes of Mudhoney and the legendary Nirvana.