#118 Warren Davies - 'The Unbreakable Farmer'
This week Brian and Harrison intro the show by covering all the major topics in their lives and within the AFL ecosystem, including; Easter in Walhalla, the death of Dezi Freeman, sports headlines, plus, plenty more. The guest this week is Warren Davies, better known as The Unbreakable Farmer. From life on the land to losing his farm and rebuilding from the ground up, Warren shares a deeply personal and powerful story of resilience. He opens up on his mental health journey, the pressures that come with farming, and the moments that tested him most. He also talks about how he found purpose again when everything felt dark. BT and Warren also dive into the realities of rural life, the strength of farming communities, and the unique challenges faced by those living and working in remote Australia. Warren speaks about his work on the ground supporting regional communities, including his involvement in disaster relief and helping people navigate hardship when it hits hardest. Now one of Australia’s leading mental health speakers, Warren brings real, hard-earned perspective to conversations around wellbeing, leadership, and performing under pressure. Raw, honest, and incredibly impactful, this is a story of grit and resilience. We hope you enjoy the conversation. Chat BT: Voice messages Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: The Unbreakable Farmer Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
#117 Robert DiPierdomenico - AFL cult hero
This week Brian and Harrison intro the show by covering all the major topics in their lives and within the AFL ecosystem, including; Brian's suspicious fuel stock-piling, Harrison's home 'renovations', Nick Daicos' rumoured move to the Tassie Davils, the AFLs early Eason fixture failures, plus, plenty more. *noting that this podcast was recorded before the announcement of the AFL Grand Final start time and the breaking news around Dezi Freeman's death. This week on Life of Brian, BT and Harrison have the pleasure of chatting with AFL cult hero and Hawthorn legend Robert “Dipper” DiPierdomenico... and it’s every bit as entertaining as you’d expect. Never one to hold back, Dipper dives into his footy journey, from premiership glory in the brown and gold to becoming one of the game’s most recognisable (and fearless) characters. BT and Dipper share plenty of laughs revisiting old stories, big hits, and the moments that defined an era of tough, uncompromising footy. They also get into what life after footy has looked like for Dipper, his media career, and his take on how the modern game compares the one that he played in. Unfiltered, hilarious, and packed with classic footy stories - Dipper at his absolute best. We hope you enjoy the conversation. Chat BT: Voice messages Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Robert DiPierdomenico Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
#116 Sam Greco - Former World Champion Martial Artist
This week Brian and Harrison intro the show with the general banter, they cover; attending STIHL's 100 year anniversary celebration (meeting Dr Stihl himself!), Brian does the grocery shopping for the first time in 5 years and steals a trolly, plus all the major topics making AFL headlines. This week on Life of Brian, BT and Harrison have the pleasure of chatting with former world champion martial artist, Sam Greco. With a career spanning 35 years Sam had an astonishing record of 147 fights - 131 wins - 11 loses - 3 draws - 2 no contest. This reflects the numerous disciplines he competed in: K1 Kickboxing, Full Contact Karate and MMA. He was a 3x World Kickboxing Champion and a World Full Contact Karatê Champion. Sam grew up in Melbourne’s inner-North. To escape the dangers of this rough environment, he found balance, discipline and purpose in the gym. With an unmatched mental fortitude and an imposing 6’3" muscle bound frame, he could knock out opponents with sheer brute force. From his rise through the fight game to becoming one of world's most respected combat sports figures, Sam opens up on the highs, the setbacks, and what it really takes to make it at the elite level. They also dive into the current state of UFC and MMA, Sam’s role coaching the next generation, and what’s changed in the fight game over the years. BT and Sam also rewind to where their friendship began - over coffees at Sam’s iconic café, Don Camillo’s. Raw, honest, and full of energy - this is one you don’t want to miss. We hope you enjoy the conversation. Chat BT: Voice messages Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Sam Greco Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
#115 LIVE from BTs shed
This week Brian and Harrison record the show LIVE from BTs shed! With no guest this on this episode, they go hard at all the topics taking their interest over the past few weeks. They cover; what's in Brian's shed, some general life updates, they pay tribute to the great Dennis Cometti, plus, all the AFL headlines and plenty more. Chat BT: Voice messages Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: N/A Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
#114 Shane Jacobson - Actor & Entertainer
This week Brian and Harrison intro the show with some general chit-chat, they cover; some AFL topics, thoughts on the F1 season ahead, the situation in the middle-east and plenty more. This week on the show, Brian and Harrison sit down with one of Australia’s most beloved entertainers, Shane Jacobson. Best known for his quick wit, larger-than-life personality and iconic roles across film, television and stage. Shane and Brian have worked on several projects together and are uncannily similar operators, tune in for some high quality storytelling and all-time banter. We thoroughly enjoyed this conversation, we hope you do as well. Chat BT: Voice messages Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Shane Jacobson Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast