The Dad Havin A Crack Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Mario (Drac) Matijevic — part time actor, drummer, manager, junior soccer coach, and proud dad of two girls. Growing up in Geelong, Mario shares fond memories of attending footy games with his mum and how her love for the Cats shaped his own passion for sport and community. We dive into his journey through acting and performing, the joy and mindfulness he finds in...

Episode 5 – Darren O’Conner: Dedication, Family & Community In this episode of the DadHavinACrack Podcast, we sit down with Darren O’Conner – a dad, community leader, and man of quiet determination. Darren shares his story of growing up in North Queensland before moving to Toowoomba for university and later spending two years at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA). Motivated deeply by...

In this episode of Dad Havin’ A Crack, I sit down with Joel Gniel to dive into the moments that have shaped his life and family. Joel shares what life looked like before meeting his wife Kate in Bali, and how that chance encounter set him on a new path. We talk about his time living in Adelaide and the move back to Melbourne, his love for sport and the Collingwood Football Club, and how music has...

Episode 3: Duty, Discipline & Deep Loss – A Conversation with John Rhodes This episode contains discussion of sensitive topics, including death and mental health. Some listeners may find this content distressing. Please take care while listening, and if you need support, reach out to a trusted friend, your GP, or a support service in your area. In this episode of The Dad Havin A Crack Podcast,...

In Episode 2 of The Dad Havin A Crack Podcast, we chat with Luke Wilson – father of three, high school teacher, lead singer, junior basketball and footy coach, cyclist, and runner – a true example of a dad giving life a red hot crack. We wind back the clock to his school days, where his love of heavy metal music began. Luke shares stories of starting bands, touring the country, and how music has s...

DadHavinACrack is here – for the everyday, relatable dads giving life a red hot go. This podcast dives into honest conversations with real blokes juggling the highs and lows of life, fatherhood, work, and everything in between. We chat about family, fitness, hobbies, passions, mental health, and those moments we don’t always talk about – from epic fails to unexpected wins. No experts. No filters....