We are all collectors by nature, holding onto things that are important to us throughout life. Some may have a deep significance, others might be trivial or rev...
Des Flanagan: The gruelling, hardest, best, most privileged experience of my life
‘Generous, patient and tenacious’ are the three words Des Flanagan says sum him up and always have. Des is a boy from Beechworth in regional Victoria, who found himself performing in the Moulin Rouge kicking a leg, singing some of the greatest love songs ever written and having the time of his life. In his first lead role in a mainstage show, Des spent two years and 10 months playing the lead male protagonist Christian 657 times. His love for the stage began with little concerts with his siblings curated for their parents, until Des realised that family fun was to become his destiny. What followed was years of study at the prestigious Victorian College of the Arts, beginning his career in musical theatre. While Des has starred in Neighbours and a few short films, he’s definitely ruled IN doing some great Australian film work in the future. TWO AM I Listen Curiously CREDITS Hosts: Jack Riewoldt and Shane McCurry Thanks to our guest Des Flanagan: To learn more about Des: Des on Instagram Des on IMDB Aran Micheal Management Links from this episode: Moulin Rouge How Des Flanagan learnt he had the role of 2021 Find TWO AM I on social media here: TWO AM I YouTube TWO AM I Instagram TWO AM I Tik Tok TWO AM I LinkedIn TWO AM I LinktreeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Peggy O’Neal: Breaking glass ceilings and being deliberate in striving for gender equality in leadership
When Peggy O’Neal AO emigrated from the United States to Australia in 1991, she had no idea she was about to fall in love with a community and a game that would shape her new life. Perhaps it was fate that she moved to Richmond in Melbourne’s east, donned the local team’s footy jumper, and learnt about footy tipping – all moments that would eventually lead her to become the first woman in AFL history to serve as a club president at the Richmond Tigers. Peggy, who is a superannuation and financial lawyer, broke that glass ceiling but admits there is much more to do and says being deliberate in striving for gender equality in leadership is always front of mind. While sport is one of her passions, education is another – values instilled in her by her parents when she was a child – and she now gives back as Chancellor of RMIT University, and you heard it here first, Peggy is writing a children’s book! TWO AM I Listen Curiously CREDITS Hosts: Jack Riewoldt and Shane McCurry Thanks to our guest Peggy O’Neal: To learn more about Peggy: Peggy on LinkedIn Peggy O’Neal AO RMIT Chancellor Peggy O’Neal ICMI Lander & Rogers Links from this episode: Richmond Tigers – Peggy O’Neal Hall of Fame induction Richmond Tigers – Peggy O’Neal final column as President Stay Safe and Stay in Touch Find TWO AM I on social media here: TWO AM I YouTube TWO AM I Instagram TWO AM I Tik Tok TWO AM I LinkedIn TWO AM I LinktreeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Richard Baker: The art of observation, striving for the truth and diving headfirst into investigative storytelling
Richard Baker is one of Australia’s most creative, engaging and groundbreaking investigative journalists with five Walkley Awards and 15 Melbourne Press Club Quill Awards to his name. And when it comes to creating compelling and unique audio, Richard is world class with the likes of Phoebe’s Fall, Wrong Skin and The Last Voyage of The Pong Su in his podcast back catalogue. Investigative journalism requires patience and perseverance, which Richard has in spades, but his key to developing solid story ideas comes from the art of observation. He never leaves home without his notebook but does leave judgement at the door in pursuit of his craft and seeking out the truth. Following a successful career at The Age newspaper Richard took the leap and launched a premium storytelling company with the ambition to be the southern hemisphere’s best independent creator of podcasts, documentaries and limited series. TWO AM I Listen Curiously CREDITS Hosts: Jack Riewoldt and Shane McCurry Thanks to our guest Richard Baker: To learn more about Richard: Richard on LinkedIn Southern Ocean Media Links from this episode: Wrong Skin Phoebe’s Fall Last Voyage of the Ponsu Bagdad Nights And then they run (BAND) Non-Hodgkin Lymphona Find TWO AM I on social media here: TWO AM I YouTube TWO AM I Instagram TWO AM I Tik Tok TWO AM I LinkedIn TWO AM I LinktreeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Greg ‘Clanger’ Kleynjans: Fighting the good fight with publican, musician and martial arts referee
He’s a charismatic publican, musician and martial arts referee. And there isn’t anything Greg ‘Clanger’ Kleynjans puts his mind to that he doesn’t do with 100% passion and a good sense of humour. He’s the kind of guy who knows everyone and has done A LOT, but you wouldn’t know it because words like humble and genuine sum up this one in a million human. Clanger is a true storyteller, with a back catalogue of material to work with. He’s not just a former fighter himself but has officiated hundreds of Mixed Martial Arts fights across Australia, the US, China, Japan and beyond. He also played a key role creating one of the AFL’s greatest dynasties of the modern era (the Richmond Tigers). Oh and if you haven’t heard of the band the Shandy Butchers, then listen in, because that yarn is frankly a clanger! TWO AM I Listen Curiously CREDITS Hosts: Jack Riewoldt and Shane McCurry Thanks to our guest Greg ‘Clanger’ Kleynjans: To learn more about Clanger: Clanger on LinkedIn Clanger on IMDB Links from this episode: Clanger at the Richmond Tigers Mixed Martial Arts Grace Emily Hotel Find TWO AM I on social media here: TWO AM I YouTube TWO AM I Instagram TWO AM I Tik Tok TWO AM I LinkedIn TWO AM I LinktreeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Madelyn Carafa: Trading balance for glass and plastic ball moments and nurturing your love language
The hustle is real. But for Madelyn Carafa, there had to be another way to balance the career she always wanted with motherhood all while looking after her physical, mental and spiritual self. After leaving the corporate world it was her ‘side hustle’ The Healthy Hustlers podcast that ignited her passion to help others fuel their health and wellbeing goals through healthy conversations, while also reinforcing her own desire for greater connection and purpose. The podcast has not only become a hit show but has helped Madelyn redefine many aspects of her life, from the meaning of success, on how to treat balance, understanding everyone’s unique journey, and the importance of embracing love language. Feel renewed and reinvigorated! TWO AM I Listen Curiously CREDITS Hosts: Jack Riewoldt and Shane McCurry Thanks to our guest Madelyn Carafa: To learn more about Madelyn: Madelyn on Instagram Madelyn on LinkedIn Madelyn Carafa podcasting/coaching Links from this episode: The Healthy Hustlers podcast Find TWO AM I on social media here: TWO AM I YouTube TWO AM I Instagram TWO AM I Tik Tok TWO AM I LinkedIn TWO AM I LinktreeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We are all collectors by nature, holding onto things that are important to us throughout life. Some may have a deep significance, others might be trivial or reveal a hidden talent, but all have a special meaning behind or within them that reflect where we have been, who we are now and who we will become.
This is the essence of TWO AM I – an adventure of stories, told through the lens of two personal items.
Each episode hosts Jack Riewoldt and Shane McCurry chat to extraordinary people about their two special items, their climb of the mountain – and the ups and downs of life – to learn how those moments have shaped who each person really is.
Why TWO AM I?
Two hosts: a shared experience.
One guest: and their two special items.
TWO AM I – Who AM I: honest and real conversations about the big questions in life.
Listen Curiously.
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