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Gentle, deep & lively conversations with bodyboarders predominantly, but wherever the thread lead us, and to whoever.
A place to celebrate, contemplate and synthesise the big & the small.
Welcome to The Grey Space.
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Last week, I caught up for a lovely convo with Lindsay McDougall on ABC radio for a pretty nuanced chat through the upcoming Grey Space Exhibition. I'm publishing it here for context and insight around the Exhibition this Saturday. Buy exhibition tickets here.
Ep 1 guest, art host, bodyboarder, stunning photog and chronic pain guru - Chris Frape. Enjoy this lovely chat with my bud Chris, explaining how we could possibly live with unspeakable pain; plus some tips on how to graciously navigate the pressures of family life.
Sarue walks us through a childhood of abuse, trauma and the emergence of an adulthood full of spark. How did the spark happen? And how does she deal with her anxiety?
Today we join Emma Bunting in The Grey Space, ep 23 star, diving down into her real feelings about what it's like raising 5 kids, leading YMCA as CEO, supporting her incredible husband through mental health impact. How is life for her now, in Feb 2023? What is marriage? And are there 2 sides to this mental illness coin? Do the nightmares lead to miracle? Listen to the end of this ep and it seems to be the case. Thanks for listening. BN
When have you ever seen Damian King, Mitch Rawlins & Ryan Hardy all in one room talking cutbacks, mind maps and set-backs. What does it look like to put on a bodyboard show in 2023? How do you scrounge together an unlikely gang in order to pull it off? Dobo has a crack at building the story and reflecting on his own journey. We welcome back to the mic, episode 14 guest, Jack Dobinson, to tell you how he popped 2 new tyres chasing his favourite 1 foot slab for the Goodbye film - premierin...
Ryan's a Jersey / American bodyboarder turned business owner. More importantly, a sweet and open dude who's walked through hell and keen to share his bipolar journey. Some fascinating and strangely comforting parts to this ep. Enjoy. BN
Why do we live worlds apart, in the same world? Why are there walls that seperate us? HIV, Ugandan ghettos, our fucked up system and... A SMILE. A FAMILAR EXPEERIENCE. Sameness and difference. Come play with Shyaka & I. - Brendo
Leaping water, as is the meaning of Talulah's name, isn't far from the truth. Clear, conscious and fiercely engaged, Lula walks us through why she's thinking leaders are more important than bosses, what it looks like in her imagination and what it felt like to get 10 barrels in Melbourne last year. Lovely few chats on our front deck this week. Listen where ya listen. Cover pic by master, Phil Gallagher.
Daniel is my big brother. My inspiration for bodyboarding & almost every other physical activity in my world. A seasoned entrepreneur, CEO, Founder and IronMan, Daniel has a beautiful n nuanced little family of three kids and his weapon of a wife, outta Noosa currently, where our pod was recorded. Hear about why he moves daily and what he reckons underpins successful business ventures. A beauty of an ep. BN
One of the world's most psycho wave riders, Shane talks us through what originally took him to the heavy lumps; on the fringes of self harm, dreading his next shift in the mines. Shane like to keep to himself, but here he shares a few insights on why he reckons he'd be sweet on an island, by himself, forever. Welcome to Shackerman's world.
Paul's a sweet, kind and engaged human. Maybe not always that way, but certainly life has taught him how to handle, how to grow. Navigating relationship breakdowns and ensuing desire to connect with his kids, a true test and a journey worth listening to. Enjoy. BN
Imagine spending all your formative years locked away with ya fam, no TV, limited schooling, just a record player spinning Bob Dylan, every day. James Bennett, then ran from domestic violence and sheltered at the beach. Flynny's Beach, Port Mac, where he found sanctuary riding Flynny's reef, and watching boog vids when he got a hold of a TV. True to these influences, JB now tours his Dylan-esque tunes for a living and boogs on the road. This podcast walks through the trauma of his upbringing ...
Fierce flow and misunderstood, Winston gently walks us through the way he has experienced his life. 2 Riptide covers in 3 months, and 20 years on the road, entertaining millions of people. What’s it like? What does he really think? Beautiful moment with seemingly the most well positioned dude on the planet, however his encouragement is to enjoy your own soul, as a spec of dust spinning across this largely unknown universe. Thank you Winston, you Spencer flow-master. And thank you Winston's mu...
Ryan was my and many others' bodyboard icon. Beyond this identity Ryan is an inquisitive, brave, honest and sensitive man. In this ep we walk through managing the life of a performer, with no stage, his insights into fatherhood, domestic life and his weave and flow as a dolphin. Tremendous honour, and a special occasion at Hastings’ dusk-lit Point, comet exploding as a full stop, before the next sentence. What a thrill. Brendo
Life in full swing. Biggest wave ever paddled into on a bodyboard. Lifeguard, tourist guide and partner to secret agent, all while navigating the strangling lows and restless highs of bipolar. Pedro is a beautiful dude, with a bloody cool woman - Vanya. Enjoy this episode as we unpack what it's like living and growing through this mental condition. I really enjoyed this one. Love ya Pedro
Don't bother listening if you don't wanna be changed. This Aboriginal woman, artist, thinker, philosopher, Vice Chancellor and friend; will change your life. Stolen grandmother, stolen mum. Domestic violence, running away. Feeling unwanted; but the pen's in her hand now. Let Steph Beck take you for a walk. BN Relevant links: Steph's piece of art: https://drive.google.com/file/d/177FkAGSLsDci35wQ4o6sMUX5Cd0pJ-CD/view?usp=sharing Tyson's work https://anchor.fm/tyson-yunkaporta/episodes/Posi...
This chat, as with all eps, gets better and better as the recording continues. Jarod and I really hit a flow and towards the back end, as he's able to discuss his passion for helping others; connected to his photography practice.
In this collaboration episode, I chat with Ben Hodge & Jolan Kilkelly - two diehard NZ boogs who run a cracking little boog centric podcast called Fumanswoo. We talk discrimination, shame, the global boog network, world tour ideas, the 2024 Shark Island challenge, my boog career, and we break down who we deem the 12 Apostles of Bodyboarding. Super fun chat and a real testimony to the strength of the boog lifestyle. Brendo
Shaun Cooper is a doer. Coming 2nd to Mitch Rawlins in the Australian Pro Junior in the 90's, Shaun used his disappointment to fuel 2 subsequent Australian Titles victories. Running a busy pools maintenance business, raising 2 boys & now, with his childhood buddy Idris Wais, launching a 100 member local boog club. In this episode we look behind the curtain on Coops' motivations and journey. Onya Coops.
Jim is an 80 year old bodyboarder, potter & painter. He nursed his wife until she passed, from cancer. He played Offspring at the start of her funeral. He lives a clear life. Something he credits a particular therapy for. Fascinating & cathartic chat.
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