Proper True Yarn

In this episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, Jimmy Christmas looks back on the years that shaped him most, his time at agricultural college, and why it was the best thing that ever happened to him.
Jimmy talks openly about hating school, struggling academically, and being given one last shot when his parents allowed him to leave in Year 10 and head to Ag College. With strict conditions to pass and no room to fail, he explains how that structure finally clicked and forced him to apply himself in a way traditional schooling never did.
The episode takes a brutal turn when Jimmy tells the full story of crushing his fingers in a farming accident just before starting college. A hydraulic ram, a bad decision, and a split-second mistake left him hospitalised, heavily bandaged, and turning up late to college with a mangled hand and no mates. It’s graphic, funny in hindsight, and completely honest about how fast things can go wrong on farms.
From awkward first days and standing up for teachers when no one else did, to discovering half the class had failed maths despite supposedly needing Bs to get in, the yarn captures the chaos, humour, and growth that came with those years at Ag College in Emerald.
Jimmy also dives into a bigger conversation about education in Australia. He questions whether the current school system actually works for everyone and argues strongly for more trade-based pathways, practical life skills, and real-world education. Business basics, tax knowledge, and exposure to trades are things he believes would help far more kids than forcing everyone down the same academic road.
It’s a thoughtful, funny, and brutally real episode about finding your place, learning the hard way, and why some people just aren’t built for classrooms but thrive when given responsibility and purpose.
If you’re into Australian rural stories, farm life, education debates, or coming-of-age yarns that actually say something, this one hits hard.
Honest, raw, and full of perspective.
A proper true yarn about becoming a man the hard way.
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In this episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, Jimmy Christmas switches gears from farming chaos to classic footy stories that only come from road trips, rep sides, and too much freedom in motel rooms.
Jimmy talks about growing up around footy, playing local and rep sides, and why making representative teams was often more about the away trips than the games themselves. He shares one unforgettable trip where a simple idea for team bonding turned into a full-blown motel party involving two footy teams, overturned beds, angry owners, a mysteriously missing minibar, and police turning up to absolutely nothing.
The yarn digs into why team culture matters, how shared chaos builds trust, and why that one night off the field helped turn a smashed side into a competitive unit the very next game. It’s a reminder that footy isn’t just about talent, it’s about camaraderie, trust, and knowing the bloke next to you has your back.
Jimmy also opens up about marrying into a deeply football-connected family and the moments that come with it. From being inside sheds after big games to State of Origin access that money can’t buy, he explains why those behind-the-scenes experiences mean more than any photo or post.
One of the standout moments comes when Jimmy tells the story of being mistaken for Tim Glasby and getting wrapped up in a hug by Alfie Langer, before Alfie realises he has absolutely no idea who he’s hugging.
It’s loose, funny, and packed with classic footy energy. The kind of episode that reminds you why sport, trips away, and shared chaos create stories that last forever.
If you’re into Australian footy yarns, rep team chaos, road trips, or behind-the-scenes sporting stories, this one’s an absolute belter.
Funny, nostalgic, and a proper true yarn from kickoff to siren.
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It’s another loose Silly Saturday on the Proper True Yarn Podcast packed with outrageous listener stories, unfiltered banter, and absolute chaos. From backyard spud gun disasters to a brutal “Ring of Fire” yarn that’ll have you wincing, nothing is off limits.
We dive into ridiculous would-you-rather questions, share some of the funniest (and most cooked) call-ins yet, and wrap it up with a wild New Zealand pig hunting story that proves things can go sideways real quick in the bush.
If you love Australian humour, hunting stories, pub yarns, and uncensored comedy podcasts, this episode is for you.

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In this episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, Jimmy Christmas delivers one of the loosest and most unbelievable farm yarns you’ll ever hear, and every word of it is true.
The conversation dives straight into the reality of hiring seasonal workers on a regional avocado farm, where interviews don’t always tell the full story and first days can go wildly off the rails. Jimmy introduces listeners to “Kelvin”, a character inspired by a collection of real-life workers whose behaviour was so cooked it eventually became its own ongoing persona.
What starts as a normal hire quickly turns into chaos when a new worker arrives claiming experience, only to be found hours later completely naked in a cherry picker, metres in the air, scratching himself and blaming allergies to grass, weeds, and leaves. On a farm. Full of grass, weeds, and leaves.
From support buses dropping workers off, to machinery safety concerns, to phone calls at two in the morning explaining why someone is “still itchy” and can’t come back, Jimmy breaks down the genuine challenges of managing staff, staying patient, and knowing when to cut your losses.
The episode also explores broader farming realities, including workforce shortages during COVID, reliance on backpackers and Pacific Island labour programs, language barriers, and why finding ten reliable workers can be harder than running the entire operation solo.
It’s raw, funny, ridiculous, and eye-opening, showing a side of farming most people never see, where you don’t just manage crops, you manage absolute characters.
If you’re into Australian farm stories, wild worksite yarns, regional life, or episodes that make you say “that can’t be real”, this one is an all-time classic.
Loose, honest, and completely unforgettable.
A proper true yarn straight from the paddock.
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This episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast features a brand new guest with one of the most unexpected passions you’ll hear about all year.
Knuckles sits down with Jimmy Xmas, also known as James Cortese, the bloke who turned a simple idea for his kids into a fully synchronised Christmas light display that pulls crowds from all over the region.
What started as a few lights quickly turned into a full-scale operation powered by late nights, YouTube tutorials, patience, and a very understanding partner. Jimmy breaks down how deep the rabbit hole goes, how much gear is actually hanging off his house, and why once you start, there’s no turning back.
Alongside the lights, the conversation dives into life as an avocado farmer. Jimmy explains how seasonal farming really works, what a good avocado tree actually produces, where the fruit ends up, and why most people have no idea how thin the margins really are once freight, labour, and supermarkets take their cut.
It’s a proper country yarn about family, work ethic, passion projects, and doing something purely for the joy it brings other people, especially kids. No influencers, no hype, just someone backing an idea and going all in.
If you’re into Australian farming stories, Christmas traditions, small business realities, or people who build something cool from scratch, this episode is a ripper.
Wholesome, honest, and a proper true yarn from start to finish.
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