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• #088: Rhys Gordon | The Evolution of Tattooing ... Street Shops to Social Media

  Join us as we sit down with Australian tattoo legend Rhys Gordon, best known for his Japanese work and timeless full-body suits. Rhys has been tattooing since the early ‘90s, coming up through old-school street shops before founding Little Tokyo and becoming one of the most respected names in Japanese-inspired tattooing. We talk about how styles have evolved over the decades, which “old” looks are making a comeback, and much more about the ink.Rhys opens up about the relationship between artist and client... how spending hours, sometimes years, on big pieces turns the tattoo chair into something not far off a therapist’s couch. We dig into the stories, trust, and head noise that come out during long sessions, and how that space can help blokes process life, loss, identity and change. We also unpack how society’s perception of tattoos has shifted from “rough and tough” to a mainstream form of self-expression, and how social media has both helped and complicated the industry.See more from Rhys: www.instagram.com/rhysgordon/

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• #087: Big Chocky’s Hard Truths On Crime, Culture & Fixing Australia

  Meet Big Chocky, AKA The Controversial Coach, the bloke who’s blown up online this year for calling out what he sees as pure madness in Australia’s political and cultural landscape. From governments, courts and politicians, through to the worst kind of grubs... Chocky’s built a following by saying what a lot of people think but won’t say out loud.In this episode we dive into the messy stuff most people avoid: immigration, patriotism, and what it actually means to be Australian in 2025. We unpack the truth behind the March for Australia rallies, talk about why some racists have tried to latch onto his message, and draw a hard line between extremists of any culture or faith and the everyday people who just want to get on with their lives. Chocky lays out exactly who he’s aiming at... and it’s not the vast majority.We also talk about where we go from here: corruption, accountability, and what us normal people can actually do to have a voice without losing their mind in the process. If you’re sick of feeling like something’s off in this country but don’t know where to start, this one’s for you.Feel like supporting Big Chocky's Christmas Giveaway? Do it here - https://www.gofundme.com/f/big-chockys-christmas-give-away

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• #086: Is This the Future of Fighting? Inside the International Brawling Championship

  Let's sit down with Danny, the mad genius behind the International Brawling Championship... a brand new combat sport that mashes boxing and MMA into one brutal, high-octane spectacle. Built for the fans first, the IBC is all about showmanship, chaos, and those “holy shit” moments you usually only get from WWE entrances and highlight reels.We dig into why Danny created a fight promotion that puts the spectator at the centre, how he looks after his fighters while still serving up mayhem, and what he really thinks about the way combat sports are viewed by the media, the public, and even other fighters. From dozens of failures and “this will never work” to an event that went viral and gave him the green light to double down, Danny breaks down the mindset behind the madness.We also get personal... fatherhood, resilience, building tough kids in a soft world, and the standards he sets for anyone who steps into an IBC ring. If you love combat sports, wild ideas, and people who back themselves when everyone else calls them crazy, this one’s for you.The next event is Friday in Brisbane, get your tickets at: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/Shows/Show.aspx?sh=BRAWL25See more from IBC at: https://www.instagram.com/internationalbrawling/

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• 085: The Most Collectible Aussie Cars | OzWheels

  Australian car culture is among the strongest in the world, and there's few who live and breathe it more than Jesse, the founder of Oz Wheels. After begging Hot Wheels for years to produce models that resonate with the Aussie scene, he decided to do it himself... and what he produced hit the spot!This episode dives into Jesse's deep passion for the Australian scene, finding his creativity in producing models, and how he established a collectibles company by sharing his own love for these machines. See more from Oz Wheels at https://www.instagram.com/oz_wheelsHelp us help the blokes who need it: https://www.betterblokeproject.org/pages/donate-now

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• #084: From Housing Commission to 8-Figures: AJ on Grit, Ice Baths & Fatherhood

  This week we're sitting down with AJ Williams, founder of Revel Saunas & Ice Baths. Yes... we touch the science: how heat and cold hit performance, recovery, and mental health, but this is really about the bloke behind the brand. AJ grew up in housing commission, bounced between blended, messy family units, left school in Year 9, and watched his pro-athlete dream fade. Two decades later, he leads an eight-figure company and is determined to be the father he wished he had. He’s humble, allergic to victim mentality, and big on owning your hand... then playing it hard. We dig into being a Dad, what he’s seeing in Aussie youth from the hiring front line, and the roadblocks he smashed through on the way to building a life that actually means something.See More From AJ at https://www.instagram.com/iamtheajwilliams& be sure to check out what Revel has to offer at https://revelsaunas.com.au/

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