Five years after launching The Dusty Allen Show as our very first guest, Maddie Gleeson is back—making history as our first return guest! We dive into her bold business pivot during Covid and the rollercoaster that is dating in 2025. Expect laughs, insights, and plenty of oversharing as we see how far Maddie—and the podcast—have come since day one.

Comedian, TV contributor and Reserves Captain Sam Garlepp breaks down the art of gaining the audiences trust at a live comedy show and how to win over Taylor Swift fans. Plus, he treats us to an exclusive live musical performance!

Paul Mackinnon, Montana Farrah-Seaton and Kieran Ryan join me for a funny, informative and heartwarming chat about how and why they prioritise their mental health, and how running often acts as a catalyst for so many good things in their lives.  The topic of suicide is discussed on this episode, so it if brings up anything for you, checkout the resources from Movember at this link. If you’d like to donate to my Movember page, you can do so here.

Tyrone had to sell his prized possession to buy a plane ticket to Melbourne. Since then, he’s not looked back as is carving a career in the Australian sports media landscape. He shares what motivates him to create generational change for his siblings. If you’re that keen, you can check out the Katanning Noticeboard on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/626186180826974

A comedic journeyman, Marcus Ryan has been a standup comedian for 20 years. Sharing the highs & lows from the road, as well as his humble beginnings in country Victoria, Marcus is a charming and resilient who wants to make the world a better place.

A southern gent mixed with a golf yoda. Bill has some hilarious, yet zen takes on golf, life and hidden gems in Atlanta.....

Olympian. Paralympian. Inspiration. There is not much Melissa Tapper can’t do, except for maybe putting a goldfish in a plastic bag.......

Mark ’Bomber’ Riley is a loveable rogue. From country teacher to coaching Chris Judd, he shares the ups and downs of coaching, athletes and people in this charming episode.

Combine Steve Irwin & Richard Branson and you might have something close to Emile Studham. His story to business success is one you have to hear.

Public Speaker. Run Dem Crew Founder. DJ. Community builder. Mentor, Yoga Teacher. Charlie Dark has some hilarious, wise and inspiring stories to share. This conversation will put a smile on your face and more than likely your heart as Charlie Darks imparts some of his worldly wisdom.

If you looked up good bloke, you’d find this guy. An insightful and inspiring conversation on what it takes to get peak performance personally and professionally, to what it’s REALLY like to have your face on a cereal box. Ali Day shares his the highs and lows from his career as a surf Iron Man and the tools he uses to be at his peak mentally.

From getting rollerblades as a gift (and not having any smooth surfaces to use them on!) to working with athletes across North America and Australia, Brendan Major shares how a process driven approach can attain success in science, sports and leadership.

Tjimari Sanderson-Milera has taken it upon himself to educate his community and beyond on the rich indigenous culture of Australia. A proud Kokatha and Narungga man, he is the founder and director of Kumarninthi Cultural Education, which means ‘becoming one’. He’s ensuring that todays children have the knowledge to be culturally respectful for all indigenous peoples moving forward.

Melbourne Captain Max Gawn shares on what it takes to lead a team of millennials, as well as why he views sports media as a ’necessary evil’ in todays society. One of the real nice guys in sport, this is a funny, irreverent and insightful chat.

Paul Mackinnon, aka The Balanced Runner, is a run technique and gait training specialist. A former professional hockey player, we chat about the apprehension that a lot of people have with running and how to overcome it as well as some hilarious travel stories from the Olympic Games.

”I wasn’t supposed to be who I am...” Former basketballer and founder of his own charity, Greg Hire shares how he found out his parents were illegal immigrants and how he believes that everyone has the ability to save and change a life

Chesley Long is likely the most unconventional entrepreneur you may ever meet. The founder of Camp Yoga, Chesley shares some of the ups and downs he’s experienced in spending the last 5 years working on the road as a digital nomad. He also tells me what it’s like to hitch hike in 2020 during a pandemic as well as how his life could have been very different had he decided to follow in his fathers lumberjack footsteps.

Carlton captain Patrick Cripps shares what he’s learned about leadership, life and why it’s important to ’keep ya ears pricked’.

An American playing Aussie Rules football? Sure. An American dominating on the games biggest stage? Surely not. This is the story of Mason Cox, who went from not knowing Melbourne existed, to becoming one of the most prominent players for the most iconic football club in Australia.  Mason also shares on his life before footy, his path to sports and the major differences between the USA and Australia, particularly in community sport. He also lets me in on a little secret project he’s been working on.

Why don’t blokes do yoga? Are vegans friendly? Why are there no world yoga championships? Yoga instructor, vegan and mother Donna Buchanan and I hilariously navigate these (at times divisive) topics as well as debunking some commonly held myths about yoga.