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Episode List

Ep 23 - About New Year, Stranger Things and ChatGPT

Jan 3rd, 2026 10:00 PM

Send us a textFirst one of 2026!Recap of:The festive break (half-price staycation, a Christmas cold and 9pm fireworks on New Year's Eve)Centennial Park (an Alastair Cook sighting and committing to 80/20 days)Stranger Things S5 (some times maybe good, some times maybe s***)My increasing usage of ChatGPT ("athleisure" wear for sensitive skin, anyone?)Intentions for 2026 Support the show

Ep 22 - About Australia, Old Friends and Port Stephens (Feat. Taylor Swift)

Oct 6th, 2025 3:00 AM

Send us a textWe sang a song and they gifted us citizenship. It really is that easy.We have a new country to add to the list of those we call home ("officially") which is a bit of a big deal I suppose.Otherwise, it was great to see my old mate, Mitch and his growing family, spend some time in Port Stephens and listen to Taylor Swift's new album with a flock of Pelicans. Support the show

Ep 21 - About Winning, New Jobs and Another Trip Round the Sun

Sep 12th, 2025 11:00 PM

Send us a textWait what?! how is there another episode already? Usually it takes 6 months..I know, I know. This counts as prolific but is an exceptionally ramble-laden episode so don't get too excited.It's been a big few weeks:Harbord FC are world champions (of the Northern Beaches, AL Division 5)I started a new job (listen carefully for the collective sigh of relief from my family), andI turned 34...As ever, thanks for listening and VAMOS HARBORD!  Support the show

Ep 20 - About Bulgaria, Scotland, Oslo and Emergency Landings

Aug 21st, 2025 5:00 AM

Send us a textAn over-due (shock) update on our quick trip to Europe.In just over two weeks we:Visited Bulgaria for the first timeReturned to the homeland and saw a wild sausageAttempted to fly from Oslo to BangkokNow we have settled back into life in rain-drenched Sydney. Joy. Support the show

Ep 19 - About LinkedIn, Coffees and 1 Year of Marriage!

Jun 18th, 2025 6:00 AM

Send us a textScrappy interviews and too much time spent doomscrolling LinkedIn..On the bright side, Manon and I have made it 12 months in the arena of marriage and there are a few things I have learnt in the process. Support the show

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