Men of Words Podcast

Continuing our chats with people in the philanthropic world... Aiden Clarke is the founder of Posisocks. They are spreading positivity one pair of socks at a time and not only are we all about the mission, we are also in the socks! 

Aiden joined us for a conversation and true to the mission of Posisocks, he brought his honesty and positive self into the studio and oh boy are we grateful for it. Nothing like a fresh pair of socks... Enjoy! 

MoW.

Of the many conversations we had over Zoom during Covid, this was an especially nice one to finally have in person! 

Phil and Clemens from Milky Chance we're in Australia as a part of their World Tour and came for a beautiful conversation. The guys are so considerate and have such a special relationship, having been friends and bandmates since they were in high school along with the other members of the band. 

They have very positive things to say about Aus, they are all for men feeling ok with these conversations about Mental Health and we appreciate them joining us! 

MoW.

Lovely chat with the gents today. This was the 1st opportunity to catch up just the 3 of us and touch base. We talk about some wins in therapy, avoiding resolutions and we release what is possibly the first ever episode of Bikram Podcasting...! 

Enjoy the episode! 

MoW.

50 MARATHONS in 50 DAYS! Tom Price is a high school teacher from Melbourne running 50 marathons in 50 days to raise money for the Royal  Womens Hospital NICU.

We were lucky enough to speak to Tom on day 48 and we saw him over the finish line for his 50th run. A truly unbelievable effort and this conversation is a firm reminder of the good in people. Enjoy!

DONATE HERE! 

CONTENT WARNING: In this episode we cover some topics that may be distressing to some people so we always advise discretion when listening. There are amazing resources and help out there for all things pre and post natal support.

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Belle Smith is a weapon. Keep an eye on her in Paris 2024 because she has been and still is performing at the top of her game in most people's favourite Olympic sport... Diving. 

Belle has had a long career and we spent half this episode reading back the list of accolades! World champion Springboard diver representing Australia at the highest level for 15 years... all of this plus the fact that she was an incredible person and just the loveliest chat to have! 

She really embodies what we're all about, making Mental Health an easier part of our lives and we are all for it. BIG love to Belle, please enjoy this episode! 

MoW. 

1st ep of 2024! Today we are talking to former AFL player Alex Woodward. Alex sat down with Murph and Stocks for a big chat and it was a ripper. 

Alex experienced the highs and lows of AFL and even post his playing career he dealt with his share of adversity. His experience as a runner in the AFL Grand Final is a wild story and has been the catalyst for a lot of growth for Alex. 

We hope everyone enjoys the chat and big thanks to Alex for joining us. Enjoy! 

MoW.

Mini #5 - this is a chat on the back of some exciting news with a couple of pending Fatherhood updates...! 

It was a nice chat to hear each of our perspectives on Fatherhood, it's a wild time with a couple kids on the way for Murph and myself! Stocker, our emotional sherpa, asked us a few big questions and shared his own experience and as always he's got a great perspective. 

These are exciting times and we are grateful to have people we can talk about it all to. It's easy to feel isolated in big moments of change, so conversations like these make a big difference. Enjoy! 

MoW.

Our first episode with our newly minted host, is with one of our original guests and just about the most positive guy on the planet! 

Mr. Dyson Heppell joins us for this chat and we couldn't be happier. Dyso has this infectious positivity and an incredible outlook. We talk about his life inside and outside of footy and how he is excited for what's to come. 

I think this best sums up the chat with something he said... "Life doesn't happen to you, it happens for you" 

Enjoy this episode of the pod! 

MoW.

We are back with another mini & there is a special guest joining us for the chat! 

We talk about embracing your weird, flow state & focusing on the positive & negative sides of our own Mental Health. 

So great to be having these conversations and we hope you enjoy! 

MoW.

Today's episode is one that we have wanted to have for a while. Murph and I share a lot of our story and this was an opportunity to paint a broader picture and try to distill who we are into a conversation. We were very grateful to be interviewed by recent guest & new friend in Liam Stocker. 

Stocks is an incredibly well spoken young man and so passionate about Mental Health, he really made this a comfortable conversation despite the topics being very hard hitting and we love him for it.

CONTENT WARNING:

A heads up that there is a lot of discussion about suicide, death and grief. If this brings up anything for you, please know there are lots of support services available
Lifeline - 13 11 14
Beyond Blue counseling - 1300 22 4636 and online services 

If you’re in crisis or feel unsafe, please call 000

Mini ep with the fellas today. We talk about a couple of tiny habits that we are going to get around for a few weeks. Nice to sit down with mates and talk through everything. 

Please enjoy the episode! 

MoW.

Long time coming this chat... Friend of the podcast and cold water enthusiast Mr. Jack Watts joins us for a conversation today!

Jack has an infectious energy and his new podcast, the Overly Excited Podcast is probably a very apt description of the man! He is also the founder of Skwosh with one of our favourite souls Jack Stubby Turner! 

Murph gets into the ups and downs of Jack's football career, one that was nearly the most remarked upon of any player in the last decade and not with a lot of understanding and support. He has grown into his true self though and can find some success and happiness where he is now. He's a gem, big thanks to Jack for joining!

We hope you enjoy! 

MoW.

We are lucky to talk to so many incredible people for the podcast, and today's guest is one of the most infectiously positive and energetic people and we absolutely are all about her... WNBL's biggest grin, Bec Cole. 

Amazing conversation, Bec shares her experiences around her biggest dips on her Mental Health journey and speaks to her legacy she wants to leave. She is making the game better for her being there and it's so nice to hear how proud she is of hers and her teammates. 

Enjoy our chat with Bec Cole! 

MoW

CW: Some of the conversation topics may be difficult for some people to listen to and although they're important to talk about,  we advise discretion for listeners. 

Help is out there and it's easier to find than it may feel - LIFELINE - 13 11 14

Our chat today is a special one. A chance to catch up with each other during this Mental Health Awareness month and we reflect on the 2 week journal challenge. 

It is so nice to hear the introspection Murph got from the journalling, even if he didn't make it the 2 weeks straight and to be honest it doesn't matter. To come out the other end and be more understanding and have grown a little make's it all worth it. 

MoW. 

We are joined by Nova breakfast radio host, 1 third of Liam, Ben and Belle... Liam Stapleton! 

It should come as no surprise that Liam is an incredibly well-spoken man and quickly became the best host of the Men of Words in his episode! 

This was a big chat, so nice to hear stories and perspective of someone who has such a close professional relationship, working with his broadcast partner and best mate Ben for so long now. Hearing about the real world effects of people's online bullying is a pretty stark reminder that people in the public eye are people all the same. 

Liam is a jet. A soccer fan, a dog fan and a fan of telling stories, big to love to him for coming on! Enjoy.

MoW.

CONTENT WARNING: We talk through some heavy topics in this episode, covering some of the struggles within Mental ill-health that might be difficult for some people to listen to. There is always support available and we strongly encourage anyone struggling to seek help. It’s out there in many different ways. 

LIFELINE - 13 11 14

Suicide Callback service - 1300 659 467

Australian Comedian representing us in the US... Monty Franklin joined us for a chat on his recent stand-up tour of Australia. 

Monty (no surprises) is a funny fella! Not to mention he is sitting on the script of the century, making a movie called the Great Emu War with comedy legends in Australia next year! 

Monty can speak to the grind of making a career out of comedy and the value in being a good bloke. There is no longevity in being a bad person as he will tell us about. 

Big thanks to Monty for a chat, can't wait to see his work on the big screen, please enjoy our chat! 

MoW.

Back again with the 2nd MoW mini conversation with the fellas. Today we find ourselves overwhelmed with gratitude and pride in some of the feedback we have received for the pod and share a couple of our favourites. 

A new challenge... hence the title '2 Weeks' 

We have set ourselves a little 2 week positive habit challenge in which we will be journalling everyday for 2 weeks. This is a favourite of ours but like most good habits for us, is hard to maintain. This will be a little inflection point to reset, start it up again and see how we feel after a couple weeks. 

We hope anyone listening is inspired to find something they know is good for them and give them selves their own little 2 week challenge! 

MoW. 

Our chat today is with Australian & Torres Strait Islander artists Busby Marou. 

Tom Busby & Jeremy Marou are 2 parts of the all time duo, responsible for one of the all time great Triple J Like a Versions...! 

The fellas are touring this year and joined us in Melbourne on the couch, decked out in the "Rockhampton safety boots" (thongs) defying the cold weather. 

This chat was just Michael with the guys, and how lucky he was to get some amazing parenting advice and hear about what their music means to so many Australians. What an honour to host the guys and we are also excited for their Album BLOOD RED, streaming everywhere now! 

CW: This conversation covers topics across Mental ill Health and may be triggering for some listeners. We advise everyone to use their discretion and please remember there is help and support available. It's closer than you think. 

Lifeline - 13 11 14

MoW. 

This is the 1st of our conversations that we will be bringing to you in which we sit down together, check in with each other and have a meaningful chat. We encourage everyone else to do this when they get the chance to, it genuinely fills us up and we hope you will take something from this ep. 

CW: We cover some topics in this chat that might be difficult for some listeners so we encourage anyone with experiences of negative ill-health to exercise discretion. 

More importantly, please remember that there is always support available and it's closer than you think. 

LIFELINE - 13 11 14 

MoW. 

Our inaugural chat in the new studio is with Australian Singer Songwriter, winner of the Voice 2022 and friend of the pod, Mr. Lachie Gill. 

Lach is a gem! He's an incredibly driven guy and is working hard to make his dreams of a life in music a reality. 

Lach opens up about some of his insecurities and how he has struggled with his own Mental Health in recent times, how he is working through it and ultimately how he is in a strong place with a great set of supports around him.

Big love to Lach! Find his music anywhere you stream and enjoy our chat with the man himself, Lachie Gill.

MoW.