Better Bloke

Episode 133 is a conversation with Connor M Greene, best known for his work as an ADHD advocate, mentor and educator.
Connor did not enter this space because it sounded interesting or because he stumbled into it. His work is grounded in lived experience. Growing up with neurodivergent tendencies and feeling like he was never properly understood or supported as a child and teenager gave him a perspective that cannot come from education alone.
We talk about Connor’s own experiences, what led him to this work and how he now combines lived experience with education to support children, teenagers and their families from a different angle.
The conversation also turns to parenting. We unpack the strong genetic link associated with ADHD and what that can reveal about our children, ourselves and those lifelong feelings of being undiagnosed but fairly certain something has always been there.
But this episode goes well beyond ADHD and parenting. Connor opens up about the bloke behind the work, including his hobbies, passions and what is coming next for him.We also discuss how parents can connect with Connor if they believe his experience and approach could help them better understand and support their kids.
An honest conversation about ADHD, neurodivergence, parenting, lived experience and turning the support you never received into something that can help the next generation.

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This week’s solo episode is a recap of a massive weekend on the road and a reminder of why being boots on the ground matters.
The Older But Not Wiser annual charity ride brought together more than 70 bikes, with incredible support from local businesses and everyone who attended. After the ride, Rob caught up with Ash and Thommo, who were stoked with how the day unfolded, particularly the conversations that happened along the way.
The Thunder Run also took place, with Rob and Brock joining the crew at the Anglers Inn. The atmosphere was unreal, and the afternoon included one of the biggest meat tray raffles you will ever see, with 30 meat packs up for grabs.
Across both rides, blokes opened up to Rob and Brock about what was happening in their lives. Many of them are not the type to normally talk about what they are carrying, but sometimes speaking with someone outside your usual circle makes it easier to take that first step. Those conversations can become a bridge to opening up with loved ones or seeking professional support.
Seeing that happen firsthand reinforced why Better Bloke Project is needed and why showing up in person remains such an important part of the work.
Rob also addresses the elephant in the room and clears up some confusion surrounding the charity & podcast. Better Bloke Project and Blokes Advice are separate and have no affiliation. Their shared history can make that unclear at times, but Rob and Brock are moving Better Bloke Project forward while Matty continues with Blokes Advice.
The episode also looks ahead to the Burnouts for Better Blokes raffle, launching October 21. It gives supporters the chance to win incredible money cannot buy memorabilia while helping the charity continue its work.

BURNOUTS FOR BETTER BLOKES RAFFLE:
https://www.betterblokeproject.org/pages/burnouts-for-better-blokes

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Episode 131 is a solo catch up on everything that has been happening around the Better Bloke Project.
Rob reflects on the recent Ride for Tim and Podcast Royale events, the conversations that came from both, and the impact of bringing good people together around a shared purpose. It is often the chats before, during and after these events that remind us why the project exists in the first place.
With October being Mental Health Month, Rob also talks about pressure. Pressure can make diamonds, but it can also burst pipes. Sometimes staying busy only delays what is building underneath. This episode is a reminder to find your pressure release valve, whatever that looks like for you, and to reach out before things become too much.
He also looks ahead to a massive weekend on the road, with the Thunder Run and the Older But Not Wiser Podcast annual charity ride both coming up.
A short and honest update on recent events, meaningful conversations, mental health, community and what is next for Better Bloke.
Upcoming events:
Older But Not Wiser Podcast annual charity ride:
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Thunder Run event page:
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Michael Forrest, better known as Mic Power, is the voice behind Podcast Royale and quite possibly the greatest ring announcer in Australia by a country mile.

But announcing is not his full time job. When he is not behind the microphone, Michael works away as an offshore rigger while putting everything he can into turning his passion into a profession.

He has announced some of the biggest names in combat sports, including Jon Jones, Alexander Volkanovski and Daniel Cormier. Not inside the UFC cage just yet, but through chance encounters on the street, press conferences and other events where he has never been afraid to take an opportunity and show people what he can do.

From the outside looking in, it seems obvious that someone with his voice, presence and ability should already be doing this for a living. But this conversation explores the part people do not always see. Chasing your dream does not necessarily pay the bills, and being good enough does not mean the opportunities automatically arrive.

We talk about working away, managing an offshore roster and trying to fit his passion and purpose around the job that supports him. Michael often pays his own way to events for nothing more than the chance to showcase his ability, meet the right people and open another door towards becoming the best.

It is a conversation about backing yourself, creating your own opportunities and continuing to grind when the life people see from the outside is only a small part of the real story.

Coming in just shy of two hours, this is the longest episode Better Bloke has ever released, and somehow it still feels like we barely scratched the surface of Michael Forrest and the incredible story behind Mic Power.

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This week’s episode is a little different.
I sit down with my 11 year old son, Hemi, to recap the entire Podcast Royale 3.0 weekend through the eyes of a young boxer watching his dad step into the ring.
I was lucky enough to have Hemi beside me for the whole experience, from the walkthrough on Friday and the press conference, to walking me out and standing in my corner alongside a world class team consisting of the Moloney twins, Ben Savva, Viviana Ruiz and Shane Morrissey.
It is a heartfelt chat between a father and son about what the weekend looked and felt like from his perspective. We talk about the atmosphere, the fight and what it was like watching his dad box after agreeing to face two very capable blokes who had actually been training. Unlike me. Kyle thankfully carried a big load of the fight thanks to his training.
There are a few lessons buried among the chat, including a healthy dose of "do what I say, not what I do". But the biggest lesson is simple. If you say you are going to do something, you follow through. Even when you feel underprepared, doubt yourself or realise you may have bitten off more than you can chew.
Sometimes standing on business means showing up, backing your word and doing the thing before you feel completely ready.
This is a short, honest and special conversation with my son about boxing, commitment and an unforgettable weekend we were lucky enough to share.
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