Ageing Agitators Podcast

Neil challenges the idea of age entirely. He talks about living in the present, ignoring the number, and focusing on what you’re doing and not how old you are. A refreshing, grounding chat that reshapes how we think about ageing.

Catherine from Critical Info helps us rethink how we talk about death - practically, openly, and without fear. She offers guidance on how families can navigate end‑of‑life wishes with clarity and compassion.

A wildly fun and energising conversation with Norman Calvo, who transformed his life after 60 by saying yes to new adventures, from half marathons to cabaret shows. Norman shares how embracing curiosity, fun, and fearlessness reshaped his older years.

Michael has lived a deeply accomplished professional life, but at 78, he’s clear that his greatest achievements aren’t found in his CV. In this reflective and generous conversation, he talks about the values shaped by his parents, the joy and purpose he finds in being a grandparent, and why relationships — not work — have always been at the centre of his life. Michael shares how he approached retirement without fear, the importance of structure and connection, and the surprising freedom that comes from letting go of identity tied to work. A grounded, insightful look at ageing with intention, humility and heart.

Andy has spent more than four decades engraving names, cutting keys, raising a family and building a life inside one of Melbourne’s most iconic spaces, the Queen Victoria Market. In this warm and funny conversation, he reflects on migrating from Cyprus to London, then to Melbourne, building a business from a single square foot of borrowed stall space, and the joy he still finds in work at 76.
Andy talks candidly about adapting to life’s curveballs, becoming a hands‑on grandfather, and the deep sense of belonging created through decades of market camaraderie. A story of resilience, reinvention and the quiet pride of a life well lived.