Better Bloke

Lets rip into a deceptively simple question that’s been lighting up convo's everywhere: is life genuinely harder… or are we just getting softer? Modern life is packed with creature comforts, convenience, and safety nets, yet blokes are still stressed, burned out, and feeling like they’re carrying the world. So what gives?
On this episode we compare today’s pressures to what our dads and grandads dealt with, and unpack the myth of the “tough old-school man” who never complained. Not because life was easy, but because talking about it wasn’t really an option. We dig into whether “soft times create soft men” is wisdom or just nostalgia, and whether we’ve lost resilience… or we’re simply facing a different kind of hard.
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking “man up” and “I’m cooked” in the same week, this one’s for you.

Summernats 38 is done and dusted, and this week’s episode is exactly what it says on the tin: Summernats, Summernats, Summernats. After three years of sending it at this event, we stepped it up in a big way with the maiden appearance of the Better Bloke Pit Stop... a full-blown chill zone for the lads & ladies to reset in the blistering heat. We rolled in the marketplace couches, handed out free sunscreen, free water, free Lynx Africa, and threw in some fun stuff like the Hold On Challenge and an ice bath to keep the crew alive.
We also break down the weekend’s best moments and the people that made it... Blokes Advice, the chats, and the new Morning Lap walk-and-talk for the campers who were keen for something a bit more grounding before the chaos kicked off again. Plus: the standout cars, the loose stories, and linking up with legends like Swifty and Luxifer, collaborating with Ozwheels, having Criss Cross at the stand!

We’re kicking off 2026 with a good laugh by looking back at the year that was bring back the 'Best Of Blokes Advice'. From the funniest moments and quirkiest posts, to the comment sections that turned into absolute gold, we’re rounding up the highlights that made the group what it is: chaotic, hilarious, and wholesome when it counts.
It’s not all stitch-ups and one-liners... We also hit the feel-good stuff - the stories that reminded us why this community matters, from blokes showing up for each other to the big moments that genuinely changed lives (including reconnecting families and shining a light on some of the most legendary characters in the group).
We zoom out and recap the Better Bloke year too... the wins, the milestones, and the moments out in the real world: automotive events, barber/beard expos, hunting experiences, and everything in between. Strap in.

Darcy holds nothing back... he started using hard drugs at just 11 years old, fell in with the wrong crowd, and before long he wasn’t just using… he was living the whole lifestyle: dealing, chaos, paranoia, and the consequences that come with it. Over time his body began to fall apart, and the people who mattered most slowly disappeared as addiction took over everything.
Darcy opens up about just how dark it got... including an attempt on his own life, relationships breaking down to nothing, and eventually ending up behind bars. It’s the kind of story that forces you to face the reality of what addiction actually does: not the “party” version, but the slow grind where you lose yourself piece by piece.
This isn’t just a warning story... it’s proof that change is possible when you decide you’re done. Darcy shares what rock bottom looked like for him, what finally made him choose life, and how he rebuilt from the ground up, becoming a personal trainer, stepping into entrepreneurship, earning back his self-respect, and making his parents proud again. If you’ve ever felt trapped in a loop you can’t break, this one will hit hard.

Jason Bluett, founder of the Primal Man Project has a unique way of explaining why so many blokes feel stuck, disconnected, or like they’re drifting... and it’s got nothing to do with “just toughen up and provide.” His work is built around the idea that men are wired for power, purpose, and pack... and when one of those is missing, life starts to wobble.
We talk lived experience, the lessons that forced Jason to own his part in where his life was heading, and why accountability has to come before confidence. No saviours or shortcuts, just the decision to stop outsourcing your life and start acting like the bloke in charge of it. If you’ve been feeling a bit lost, a bit numb, or like you’re capable of more but can’t find the gears… this one will hit.
Find Out More: https://action.primalmanproject.org/