Mary O'Brien, Founder of 'Are You Bogged Mate', has been working shoulder to shoulder with the Rural Blokes of Australia long enough to know that how we are told to approach Mens Mental Health, isnt working for the blokes who need it most.
In the Are You Bogged Mate Podcast, you're the fly on the wall as Mary chats to blokes she meets on her travels across Australia, hearing thier stories that come complete with ripping yarns that'll put a smile on your dial and teach you a thing or 2, that might just help you handle your bucket of shit that bit better.
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Mary O'Brien, Founder of 'Are You Bogged Mate', has been working shoulder to shoulder with the Rural Blokes of Australia long enough to know that how we are told to approach Mens Mental Health, isnt working for the blokes who need it most.
In the Are You Bogged Mate Podcast, you're the fly on the wall as Mary chats to blokes she meets on her travels across Australia, hearing thier stories that come complete with ripping yarns that'll put a smile on your dial and teach you a thing or 2, that might just help you handle your bucket of shit that bit better.
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Well we finally got Mary to sit still for 30 mins to check in. Yeo its been quiet on the Poddy Front for a few weeks.... but there is good reason for that as Mary explains in our catch up today.
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Gary's story goes from 0 to 100 real fast.
Growing up in Perth, Gary was kicked out of school in year 9 and sent to ‘Shit Heads TAFE’ and was lead to an early life of theft at the age of 16.
Injecting twice a day at 17, in maximum security prison by 18 and homeless at 22.
Through his own admission, he feels the court system didn't deal with him as strong as it should have.
This is a story of a long road to redemption. One that isn't over yet, because deep down, Gary knows he could slip backwards at any point.
Going to jail or rehab is the easy bit. The hard part is consistency and discipline when your out in the real world.
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We pick up Josh's story in part 2 where he is in his probationary period in his new job with the opposition.
In reflecting on his life to date, Josh delivers a pretty powerful message that he now has tattooed on him that really flicked a light switch on for Mary.
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This story you have to hear to believe. There is so much in it we are breaking this into 2 episodes.
Mary met Josh at one of her talks. She was intriged by this bloke and asked if he would come on the Poddy. Iniotially he said no, but shortly after changed his decision and boy are we glad he did.
Cos the Story josh is about to tell you... well.... just hook in and hear it for yourself.
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Today Mary sits down with one of the first blokes to buy an Are You Bogged Mate? cap, Dion Costigan.
They have been mates online for ages, but on a trip into Mexico (Victoria for those of you abroad) Dion actually spoke at one of Marys AYBM events and from that, she wanted you to hear his story too.
After a stroke that affected the left side of his brain, Dion found out he had more in common with his Blue Heeler than he realised!
Through managing his depression post stroke, Dion has learned to recognise the signs when he is slipping and now knows what he needs to do for himself to pull it up.
For Dion, it really does comes back to the simple things in life.
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David Foster is one of the most successful sportsmen on the planet.
His achievements in his sport of Wood Chopping are endless.
1 World Title he won 21 years straight!
From being bullied at school to soaring to great heights in his sport to then loosing everything, Davids story keeps coming back to the simple things in life that give him his happiest moments.
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Many of us know Uncle Jacko from JAM Timber Co and the first 'Double Champ' yarner from The Alpha Blokes Podcast.
In this episode, Mary peels back a few of the layers that make up this high energy, fun loving ripper of a bloke and through the process... there is a mine of nuggets that come to the surface that you will be able to take away for yourself.
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Alot to catch up on with Mary from the last few weeks.
Her trip out to the flood affected Channel Country and in particular Adavale, Mary recounts her experience and the chats she had with the people of the town that has never seen such devastation. From there, Mary spent a few days on the Gold Coast at the Podcast Royale, then took a leisurely 18 hour round trip over 36 hours to Alpha and back with a couple of the Bogged Breaks boys in the back seat of the AYBM Ute for a very special occasion.
We also discuss in more depth applications for the next round of Bogged Brakes and hear from some of the guys who have been on Bogged Brakes in the past... which may just sway your own decision about applying for this incredible few days away.
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A special treat on todays episode... Mary's good mate Shane Webcke took time out of his insane schedule and made the trip to Dalby to sit down shoulder to shoulder with Mary.
Most will know Shane as a Rugby League legend. Played for the Broncos, the Queensland SOO side, even represented Australia.
He lost his dad in a workplace accident right when his rugby career was just getting started. You would think this might have been a massive influence on the way he played and the success he had in his playing career. Well thats not exactly how it goes. But it certainly has had an influence on Shanes post footy life.
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Ben Pettingill has 2% eyesight.
Mike Rolls you wouldn't put you money on in an Arse Kicking contest.
Together they are Legless & Blind and host the 'Talkin Tough' Podcast.
Mary has a special connection with these guys through one of the major sponsors of Are You Bogged Mate?, Ski for Life,
and on here recent trip deep into Mexico, Mary finally got to sit down with the boys for a chat.
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From Stock Inspector to Animal Disease Management, David McNab has to deliver alot of bad news in his work that has significant impact on the farmers he works with and himself.
When people see what he does is something that is only there to harm them, David ends up with alot of 'Shit in his Bucket'.
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Mary met Gel Ball Bob (Bob Davis) through the Are You Bogged Mate? 'Bogged Brakes' program.
Aside from running OzAdventures near Hervey Bay, Gel Ball Bob takes in troubled boys and successfully turns them into respectful young men through his 'Operation Hard Yakka' boot camp.
Given what Bob himself has endured through his life, his outlook on it truly inspiring.
This chat will make you appreciate whatever you have around you right now... regardless of your situation.
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Known as a 'National Treasure'... well to Mary anyway, Paul McIntosh has trod a path and a half.
In this episode you'll find everything from Auctioneering tips, to pissing the Nuns off at boarding school... to a shit batch of scones!.. and much more.
Enjoy.
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Mary is well and truly back into the swing of things and kicking off what will be a BIG 2025 for Are You Bogged Mate?, including more Bogged Brakes events.
If you don't know what thats about, Mary covers it in this episode, and make sure you check out the 'Bogged Brakes' section on the Are You Bogged Mate? website.
In this episode, Mary and BT have a quick catch up and reflect on the end of 2024 and whats in store for 2025.... plus Mary gets a nice surprise from one of the Bogged Brakes Boys.
Enjoy.
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The Hebel Pub. Smack bang on the border of Queensland and New South Wales.
Frank Deshon is the Unofficial Mayor of the Town, the man behind the bar at the pub, owns every butcher shop within 500ks and is keeping the town alive.
Nearing the end of Harvest, Mary sits down in the beer garden with Frank for an insight into what keeps things ticking over in a town that could so easily fall off the map…. but in fact.. the absolute opposite is happening.
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It's 'Catch up with a Mate' time for Mary and in this ep, Toowoomba's Michael Knight cracks a cold one with Mary, catching up over times they shared working on the road together. This ones all about 'The Dirt', A stint in the US that comes with a few yarns including the culture shock of returning to Oz.
Michaels Prostate Cancer Diagnosis to his colourblind Dad being an airforce pilot right thru to pelicans in airplane props.
Enjoy the chat.
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Bouta has been one of the hardest blokes for Mary to pin down for a chat.
A Legend of the top end, from Tipperary station, Bouta has been at the top of Mary's list of guests since day 1.
Just so happened he was doing a run for the station down to Roma while Mary was headed out to Boulia and she got him away from the truck for 45 minutes at the Winton Roadhouse.
And just in time too... before he buys up in Byron and becomes best mates with the Hemsworths given his starring role in the Netflix series 'Territory'
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