Tonksy Media Podcast

This is it. The final episode of Season 2 of the Tonksy Media Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with one of the true originals — Colin “Scummy” Morrison, a founding member of Metal Mulisha and a pioneer of freestyle motocross as we know it. But this story isn’t just about dirt bikes, fame, and chaos. This is the full, unfiltered journey. We go right back to Scummy’s childhood — 👉 life before b...

In this episode, I sit down with Jared Purcell — better known as Purcy, the creator and host of the Broken Fathers Podcast. But before the world knew him as the voice for struggling dads, Purcy was something else entirely… He was a soldier. A man who served this country with honour. A man who deployed multiple times into environments most people couldn’t stomach for a single day. A man who carried...

This week on the Tonksy Media Podcast, I sit down with Klayten aka GetClean for one of the most raw, unfiltered, and powerful conversations we’ve ever had. We dive deep into Klayten’s chaotic childhood, where he was using drugs intravenously by the age of 12, bouncing between boys’ homes, foster care, welfare, and eventually adult prison. His life spiraled out of control — but this episode uncover...

From the spotlight to the shadows… and back again. 🎤✨ In this week’s episode of the Tonksy Media Podcast, I sit down with former Australian Idol winner Kate DeAraugo (@katedearaugo_official) for one of the most raw and powerful conversations I’ve ever had. Kate skyrocketed to fame after being crowned Australian Idol, but behind the bright lights came a battle with addiction, crime, and self-dest...

In this episode of the Tonksy Media Podcast, I sit down with two incredible people whose story is as real and inspiring as it gets – Aidan and Grace Herbaut. Aidan’s journey is one of pain, survival, and transformation. From growing up surrounded by addiction and chaos, to years lost in drugs, he hit a point where he knew his life had to change. Through faith, music, and resilience, he rebuilt him...

In Episode 13 of the Tonksy Media Podcast, I’m joined by Dylan Meares — known in the hip-hop world as Mearsy. This is one of the most powerful and confronting conversations I’ve had to date. Mearsy’s story is nothing short of extraordinary. At just four years old, he lost his baby brother, who was only one. That tragedy sent shockwaves through his family and left his mother emotionally absent. By...

In this exclusive and emotional episode of the Tonksy Media Podcast, I sit down with Hope Richards — a familiar face across social media and a powerful voice in the addiction recovery space. But behind her viral reels and inspiring messages lies a story of unthinkable trauma, survival, and transformation. Hope was born into chaos — both of her parents were addicted to heroin. From a young age, she...

In this incredibly raw and powerful episode, I sit down with Kellie Carter-Bell — a mother, grandmother, survivor, and absolute warrior. From being gang raped between the ages of 11 and 13… To living in a world of intergenerational trauma, growing up in the shadows of the gangland underworld… To surviving decades of brutal domestic violence, including a near-fatal attack by her ex-husband with a f...

In this week’s gripping episode of the Tonksy Media Podcast, we sit down with Damian “Wildman” Duffy — a man who was quite literally born into chaos. His life began in the shadow of one of Australia’s most violent and infamous moments: the Milperra Massacre, a deadly shootout between the Comancheros and Bandidos motorcycle clubs. His father, a Comanchero involved in the massacre, was sent to priso...

In this deeply moving episode of the Tonksy Media Podcast, host Braiden Tonks sits down with Mitch Currie, who, for the first time, publicly shares his experience of being sexually abused at the age of 10 by an older boy. Mitch opens up about the profound impact this trauma had on his life, leading to years of suppressed rage, violence, and addiction. Through candid conversation, Mitch discusses h...

In this special tribute episode of the Tonksy Media Podcast, I sit down with my brother Shannon Althouse and our guest, podcast sponsor Danny Lloyd from Inside Out Coaching, for a raw and emotional conversation dedicated to the life and memory of Chase Atkinson. Chase was more than just a former guest—he was a mate, a fighter, and a soul who touched many lives. In this episode, we reflect on the i...

For the past 20 months, Glenn “Patey” Pate has lived every day on edge — waiting for the one call that could save his life. In this deeply emotional episode, we sit down with Patey as he opens up about what it really feels like to be on the heart transplant waiting list. This isn’t just a story about surgery — it’s about survival, faith, fear, and the silent war that plays out in your mind while y...

In Episode 8 of Season 2 of the Tonksy Media Podcast, Rebel AJ Graham drops the truth bombs the government never wanted you to hear. AJ was a founding member of the Rebels MC in Tasmania — but that’s not why he was targeted. After spending almost four decades in Australia, AJ became one of over 4,000 victims of Peter Dutton’s corrupt immigration crackdown. Visa cancelled. Locked away in Goulburn S...

In this raw and powerful episode of the Tonksy Media Podcast, I sit down with Kieran from KPhit—a bloke who turned a life of drug and alcohol-fuelled chaos into a journey of transformation, discipline, and purpose. Kieran shares the truth about his past, the rock-bottom moment that changed everything, and how he rebuilt himself into a mindset and fitness coach helping others find their strength—me...

In this powerful and raw episode of the Tonksy Media Podcast, I sit down with Shane Stein, a man who has lived through the depths of addiction, crime, prison, and tragedy—yet refuses to be broken. Shane spent 28 years behind bars, convicted of numerous armed robberies and other serious crimes, while trapped in a vicious cycle of heroin and ice addiction. But after finally earning his freedom, life...

In this raw and unfiltered episode of the Tonksy Media Podcast, I sit down with Chris Stevens—one of the most unapologetic voices on social media today. Chris is a man who has lived both the highs of success and the lows of addiction, and he's not afraid to speak the truth about it all. For nearly 20 years, Chris was caught in the grips of alcohol and drug addiction, all while managing to run a mu...

In this episode of the Tonksy Media Podcast, I catch up with my long-time mate Dan Eldridge, founder of i4wd.club. We’ve known each other for nearly 30 years, so expect plenty of laughs as we dive into some classic school memories and stories from growing up together. Dan also shares his journey through different careers—from sales to truck driving and now stepping out on his own to start i4wd.clu...

In this powerful episode of the Tonksy Media Podcast, I sit down with Mark Antony, Australia’s most sought-after hypnotist, to dive deep into his incredible story. Born and raised in South East London, Mark opens up about his turbulent childhood, his time spent in juvenile detention, and the life-changing journey that led him to discover hypnotism. But this episode isn’t just about Mark. I, Braide...

In the highly anticipated Season 2 premiere of the Tonksy Media Podcast, Braiden sits down with Danny and Jordan, the powerhouse duo behind Inside Out Coaching. With raw honesty and deep insights, they dive into the transformative power of mindset, healing, and self-discovery. Danny and Jordan share their inspiring journeys from battling personal struggles to building a platform that empowers othe...

In this raw and insightful interview, Soul33 shares the deeply personal journey of building a multi-million-dollar construction company while grappling with an addiction to illicit drugs. Soul reveals the high-pressure world of running a thriving business and the profound struggles that surfaced as his company eventually crumbled, leading him down a path of trauma, loss, and suicidal attempts. As...

Shannon Alt House has recently started to blow up on social media after serving the last 10.5 years behind bars for attempted murder and also a vicious assault whilst in prison.. Behind this notorious, intimidating, former Rebels MC Sargent at Arms is a gentleman with a huge heart and a mission to help others.. Shannon was born in Darwin NT and raised in housing commission and aboriginal communiti...

Jamie Tall was born and raised in the state of Georgia USA from a traumatic upbringing filled with addiction to being saved by the almighty God, here is a abit of an insight on Jamie's story... After 20 years of addiction, I got arrested with a schedule 1,2,3,4&5 which was a typical Tuesday night for me. The judge gave me 4 years of felony probation and I realized at that moment I was going to pri...

Chase was born and raised in Darwin NT. A troubled upbring reflected on him always getting in fights at school and from the age of 14-15 he was popping ecstasy like tic tacs! At the age of 16 he was getting into nightclubs and fighting on a regular basis, this is where his career path of drug dealing and crime started. By the age of 21 he was serving his first sentence in an adult prison. By the t...

Ron grew up extremely hard in Victoria in the 60s and 70s, raised by a violent criminal father who was associated with the notorious Painters & Dockers union, Ron quickly fell into a life of crime serving years of his life across multiple prisons including the old Pentridge prison in Melbourne. Eventually fell into the drug trade, becoming a heroin addicted at a young age.. Today, Ron stands tall...

Jeff Morgan grew up in the 80s/90s in one of Australia's most notorious streets at the time, Everleigh Street, Redfern (The Block) in Sydney, a place with a very dark reputation for drugs and crime. Against all odds, jeff steered clear from drug abuse but went down a life of crime and spent the best part of 20 years behind bars for bank robberies and anything he could make a dollar from.. Fast for...