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Have you heard of Flight Club, Metro's Freo, Magnet House, The Lookout, Edison bar, The Breakwater, Amplifier, Loop & Print Hall? If you've been out partying in Perth in the last 20 years, then you have visited at least one of David's venues! The man behind many of Perth's most innovative bars, clubs, restaurants and entertainment venues sat down with us in the latest episo...

Our next guest on Episode 4, Season 6 of the Welcome to Perth podcast is former West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui. Who's now kicking goals off field with his new drink venture ALTR with business partner Jack Redden & Darcy Wilkosz. This interview covers a lot of interesting content about life after football, Nic's foundation he's working on, what it's like being in the busine...

In this short & sharp interview with the electronic dance king that rose to fame over 10 years ago with his tracks →  Something about you, Just friends & Just a lover. He's now back with his latest album We could be love being released a week before HoopsFest! Hayden will be performing live at this inaugural festival of basketball being held at the RAC arena in Perth over the 19th - 2...

Welcome to Perth Catch Ups, the podcast where we dive deep into the Perth stories and unique journeys of remarkable individuals shaping Western Australia. In each episode, join us as we engage in lively conversations with influential figures from various industries including business, events and culture. In our latest episode, we sit down with someone shaping WA events in a big way! Anna Last, the...

We are back for our 6th season of the Welcome to Perth catchups podcast that brings you inspiring stories and in-depth conversations with remarkable individuals making a difference in our community. In this episode, we sit down with Craig Hollywood, the 2023 Australian of the Year for Western Australia, founder of the charity Short Back & Sidewalks, civil engineer, and Deputy Defense Lead. Cra...

Join us in the latest episode as we dive into the dynamic world of Western Australian politics. Magenta, the vibrant and passionate Member for Rockingham, takes the mic to share her incredible journey from door-knocking to winning the hearts of her community. In this episode, Magenta's candid conversation with our host unveils the highs and lows of her intense six-week campaign, from mail dro...

In this episode we dive into the fascinating world of real estate in Perth with guest Paul Glossop. Paul, a seasoned real estate expert with years of experience, shares his insights into the dynamic and ever-evolving property market in Western Australia's capital. Join us as we explore the ins and outs of Perth's real estate landscape, discussing topics ranging from property investment s...

We sat down with Brendan on our WTP rooftop in Scarborough to talk through his new dating app about to launch in Sydney called Hello Darling. A very different approach to the other apps, as this one your bestie swipes for you & picks your dates!  We also discuss Brendan's childhood growing up down south, his dream to play AFL footy which took him to East Perth & eventually lead him to...

This crazy man is running, jogging or walking 40km every day for 40 days in the hope to raise 40k for John Hunter's Children Hospital for his 40th birthday! He's over 3/4 the way through it & we discuss the pain he's been putting himself through. Juggling his injuries, managing his Newy Fried Chicken Business, being a father & husband - it has not been easy. We also wind the...

A fascinating chat with one hard working & driven individual, originally growing up working on his parents rabbit farm in country NSW. He's amassed a portfolio of over 40 properties in 14 years of investing. He's done this with no financial help from his parents and he stands testament to all Australians and proof that it is possible to achieve financial freedom on all levels regardl...

The Perth Corporate Rumble is back for it’s 10th event at Crown Towers Ballroom. Coaches Glen Austin (blue corner) & Craig Wilson (red corner) give us a run down on what the boxers should expect under the bright lights on April 22nd. We also discuss some classic PCR stories, including some boxers who have gone on to amateurs & the pro's!  Get the inside word before these two team&apos...

Breeana Smith's story is an inspiring one for the fashion industry here in Australia! She grew up in South Perth and didn't even finish her business degree, instead she worked in brand management.  This is where she toiled away for years learning there was no substitute for hard work, how valuable relationships in the industry were and what would stand the test of time in a cut-throat in...

Ceinwen is the Co-Founder & Director of the annual Port to Pub event in March. Which takes off from Leighton Beach & finishes on Rottnest Island. There are team races, duos, solos & the ultra marathon race for the real crazy people which is 25km! Ceinwen talks us through some stories, stresses & rewards of running such a large scale (logistical nightmare) event in open water.  We a...

Back for the 8th Perth Corporate Rumble event at The Crown Towers on September 3rd 2022. We sit down to discuss this event's boxing match ups with head coaches  & PCR Directors. Get the inside word before these two team's do battle at the ultimate corporate boxing event in Australia. PCR is not only about the boxing, it also raises money for the Saba Rose Button Foundation with a liv...

We sat down with Andrew who owns The Quarter Acre Hotel in Applecross, Ruinbar in Northbridge, Jetty Bar & Eats in Freo.  He also has 2 new venues in the works, one coming to Subiaco (Bottom of the Blackburn development) & the other down south in Dunsborough with business partner Miles. He's also the managing director of Merchant Group which is a boutique financial services firm deliv...

David is well known for his footballing career with AFL team the Essendon Bombers. We do speak about his sporting journey however the gold in this interview is his experience of- field. He has wisdom beyond his years, partly due to the amount of injuries and set backs he had to overcome, but primarily the self development & self reflection he went through in his 20s.  Dave speaks about his rol...

Sam shares with us his experience of having coaches turn their chairs during his live audition on the voice & what it was like to be on the show. We also spoke about his other love, surfing!  Sam tells us some of his highlights which included surfing with the top WSL guys in the world down in Margs recently along with some funny stories... one hilarious/bad injury moment! This young singer son...

Fresh off the back of a clean sweep victory in the NBL finals. Fleur recounts what it's been like partying with the team this week & some highlights from the season. Making history as the first female to win a NBL championship ring.  We also discuss Fleur's back story and how much hard work went into getting that opportunity when Luc Longley called her last year, asking her to apply...

Under Andrew’s leadership, and the auspices of Andrew and Nicola Forrest, Minderoo Foundation has expanded its work in solving some of the world’s most intractable problems – including ridding the ocean of plastic waste, developing a Blueprint to make Australia a fire and flood disaster resilience leader by 2025 and holding the world’s largest tech companies, such as Facebook and Google, to accoun...

In season 4, episode 2 we sat down with Coach Keam.  An impressive man with wisdom beyond his years, Ben Keam shares his journey from growing up in Tasmania to his passion for the health and fitness industry which led him to the Gold Coast, Melbourne, Bali and finally to settling here in Perth.  But it has been a tough ride at times. After a scooter crash, termite-infested villa and difficulty sec...

We're back with season 4!  Not only is "Kitch" the GM of Dimattina Coffee, Leigh is also the captain of the Subiaco Football Club and the proud owner of The Handsome Stranger caravan bar.   We follow Leigh's journey, from growing up on the East Coast, his decision between footy and basketball and his move to WA. Who knows, maybe that decision will even put him in a Dockers jers...

David's voice & skill on a guitar is unbelievable. It's taken him around the world from South Africa to the US to playing on global cruises to South East Asia, where he started his own business running bar tours on beautiful islands. He's a storyteller by nature & this interview doesn't disappoint as he shares his adventourous story with us. ‘Bette Davis Eyes’ (Tropical...

Back for the 6th Perth Corporate Rumble event at new venue The Crown Towers on October 2nd. We sit down to discuss this event's boxing match ups with head coaches  & PCR Directors. Get the inside word before these two team's do battle at the ultimate corporate boxing event in Australia. In the blue corner we have Glen Austin owner of Anarchy Training Centre  & in the red corner w...

In this episode we sit down & chat with the managing director of Total Containers. Kevin Cooper discusses how he got rejected from becoming a policeman & then tried to go to university before the Port's of Fremantle grabbed him. It was only suppose to be work during the summer break for a bit of extra cash but instead he worked his way from the bottom to the top of the Shipping indust...

Trent, like many other graduates of a UWA commerce degree went straight into work along St Georges terrace in his early 20s. Working in the corporate world as an advisor & analyst for big businesses, helping increase their profits however despite earning good money... something was missing.  He went through a quarter life crisis which saw him quit the rat race & go solo travelling the worl...