Life's a Mitch Podcast

On this weeks episode I'd love to introduce a new first time published author Bruce Lowery. Propelled by the collapse of an intense love affair, eighteen-year-old Bruce Lowery sets off from his home in the Dandenong Ranges in Victoria for a yearlong adventure in 1968. Unexpectedly armed with a letter of permission from his father, Bruce and various mates hitch-hike to the remotest corners of outback Australia. They master the rudiments of fettling and sheep mustering, and find lodgings in some of the most isolated places on the planet. It’s hard yakka under the hot Australian sun, and encounters with wildlife are part and parcel of the experience. It is an era when social mores are changing and young men and women have more sexual freedoms than ever before, yet Bruce still chafes against the conservative views he comes up against. His long blonde hair is considered an impediment to employment, but he’ll be damned if he’s going to cut it. As Bruce struggles to come to terms with the ambiguity surrounding his relationship back in Victoria, he encounters a host of colorful characters who amuse, alarm and inspire him. From the middle-aged nurse with an unhealthy interest in young men’s testicles, to the drunken railway ganger and the law-evading jackaroo, join Bruce as he travels vast distances across this wide brown land. sit back and enjoy a relaxed chat about the book , Bruce as a person and more I think you'll enjoy this chat. Find links for Bruce's book and interact with him at https://www.brucelowery.com/

On this episode I'd love to introduce a dedicated professional in the field of alternate dispute resolution, specialising in family mediation and restorative justice practices I'd love to introduce the very kind , professional and dedicated Rosemary Gatusso In her role as a family dispute resolution practitioner, she has guided numerous families through separation with a focus on respect and the well-being of children. Rosemary actively contributes to various Restorative Justice panels for government agencies. With a commitment to a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach, Rosemary remains present with her clients as they navigate changes and challenges. Beyond her practice, she extends her impact as a facilitator, sharing valuable insights with mediators and mental health practitioners and promoting a strengths-based lens in their work. Take a listen to Rosemary's story from her earliest fandom , to her studies at Harvard through to today and her rise in the professional world , and also hear about her book to aid in those who are chronic over thinkers like herself , myself and many others. If you'd like to interact with Rosemary or if you're interested in discovering the group for authors as mentioned find the links below thanks again Mitch www.rosemarygattuso.com www.asauthors.org.au

My next guest is a very talented individual she is a Journalist, Writer, Presenter, Media Consultant and Master of Ceremonies, she has spent 20 years in Australian television as a reporter, producer and presenter I would like you all to meet Nicole Webb. A key player at 24 hour news channel Sky News for a decade, when she and her hotelier husband moved to Hong Kong in 2010 and then Xi’an, North West China in 2014, she was quickly able to establish herself as the creative go-to-girl for anything media related in Asia-Pacifica. As communications are her specialty, her work has included hosting premier business awards in Hong Kong, China and the Philippines, presenting corporate videos across China and media training and consulting for Hong Kong and Australian companies; as well as a guest on RTHK Radio 3’s morning show as an expert blogger. Her wide-ranging articles from lifestyle to political pieces are regularly published in magazines and online publications around the globe. Her biggest achievement today though (besides mastering chopsticks) is navigating life in a foreign countries, namely 2nd tier China and currently resides in Singapore. She has also released a book called “ China blonde” which was released in 2020.she is currently a book Author publicist working with upcoming and talented author’s . In China Blonde she also adds her personal stories and the warmth and humor please sit back and relax I hope you all enjoy this chat and please feel free to find Nicole's website and Instagram handle below. www.nicolewebbonline.com @nicolewebbbookpublicity

On this ep I once again speak to relationship and dating guru Kim Dunlop. On her third appearance we speak about the topic of rejection in the dating world and how to navigate dealing with potential heartbreak. Further to this I ask Kim ways and techniques of what we can do as individuals to bring our confidence levels up and how to successfully put ourselves back in the dating world. Listeners will know Kim has had many years as an accredited relationship expert helping those attract their ideal partner. If you'd like to learn more about Kim or utilize her services contact her at: www.thedatingdoctor.com.au Cheers Mitch

On this episode I've done something I haven't done for a while and done a cross platform release episode. I'd love to introduce my Friend a very talented podcaster a motor sports enthusiast and a true genuine fan of life David Haddon . Chat with the Hat is David's podcast where he dives into all things motorsport , interviews , analysis of race meets and more. We deep dive into each others stories , the genesis of our podcasts and more . If you're into motorsports this is the pod for you please check out David's podcast streaming at all major podcast stores! Cheers Mitch

Ladies and gentlemen my next guest has just about done everything in the game of NRL (National Rugby League) . He has won premierships , played state of origin , Represented not 1 but 2 nations , In Australia and Ireland , Played Country Rugby League Rep footy , Represented Two First Grade clubs (Melbourne and Canberra) After his 10 year career as a player he has gone onto various successful coaching roles for another 10 years and still going strong. He is currently an Assistant Coach at the Gold Coach Titans and has been apart of the coaching staff of the Australian Side , The Canberra Raiders and will join the coaching staff in the 2024 State of Origin Series for NSW. It is of course the extremely humble , kind , tough and talented Brett White . He opens up about his stellar career revisiting some of the highs and lows . We talk about premiership titles he won as a player and even the controversial salary cap scandal in the 2009-2010 seasons and plenty more as he offers a rare insight as both a player and coach. I think every rugby league fan should give this a listen as it gives insight as to what its like to play and coach at the top level . I thoroughly enjoyed this episode I hope you all enjoy Cheers Mitch

This ladies and gentlemen is in my top 5 episodes to date. For those of you who are regular listeners know I am from Newcastle NSW Australia and those of you who happen to be from part of this world will be familiar with my next guest. This generous , talented , funny and inspiring individual has blessed us with over 40 years of entertainment so far as well as countless hours of guest speaking and untold amounts of charity work . I'd love to introduce Super Hubert a humble , kind and funny individual who has emersed himself into Newcastle legend. Whether you've seen his live shows , seen him on TV or heard him on radio you'll know Super always makes those around him smile and feel better . I invite you to listen to some of the hilarious and heart warming stories from this gentlemen's life and perhaps reflect on a moment in your life you may have had interactions with this legend. Hubert does so much and asks for so little in return he is truly kind It also may not be well known he has received a prestigious Order of Australia Medal for his years of entertainment and charity work. So please take a listen and if you're interested in booking Hubert for a show in future please find all the details at his website below : https://superhubert.com.au/

Warning - This podcast includes references to potentially triggering topics of conversation if you feel yourself being triggered it is advised that you contact a free professional counselling service like Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 (In Australia) Happy 2024 everyone and welcome to the first Ep for the year . On this episode I speak with Australian True crime podcaster Ali Joy as we take a deep dive into the genesis of her career and projects she has worked on. True crime has captivated and has been the number 1 listened to Genre of podcasts in Australia for a number of years now. This project focuses on young children's lives and how their lives were tragically cut short. Her podcast "Stolen Lives True Crime" are easily consumable episodes that are enjoyable in the way they are structured. they are insightful , informative and professionally constructed. I met Ali as we matched on bumble, so this is an interesting way to have a conversation, she was kind and extremely professional when sharing her story. I advise you to check it out and if you want to interact with Ali's socials, please find them below. Cheers Mitch Alis Socials Are Below: https://www.facebook.com/stolenlivespodcast https://www.instagram.com/stolen_lives_podcast_/

On this week's episode I speak to Sean Payne. Sean has been in the entertainment industry for 20 plus years and shares his experiences of running a record label company plus being front man of the band Cyanotic. Please feel free to interact with Sean and his social media group and feel free to stream all of his music in the links below. I hope you enjoy. M https://glitchmoderecordings.bandcamp.com/?fbclid=IwAR1KTRCXfICD6FcJ58iYRG7YXmbWWaq7H77F10Xr2NUq4koSS5aq6DgDJMU https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=rvlcpMPyuZ58RGst&fbclid=IwAR2hzc2kvAYw9alwEhR5zZszGs3DO6agj41YQ9mZOEFLb8p_jucdlKW2dbc&v=pR3XjIxX5xo&feature=youtu.be

I'd love to introduce you all to the super talented and hyper busy Bradley Trevor Grieve AKA BTG. BTG is an insanely talented human who has done so much, and I cover it all in my introduction. It's over 5 mins long the intro so if you want to go straight to the interview it's at around 5:30. Some of his key milestones are but not limited to: He is a 6 x New York Times best-selling publisher. He has over 300 million copies sold to 115 countries. He has 2x Australian booksellers' book of the year (2000 - 2017) Had his stories made into movies on Netflix and has stared and written on his own show also. He is a busy conservationist /zoologist and does work on every continent. He Graduated the Russian Cosmonaut program. Was in finding Nemo. Is a podcaster. Worked on major tv networks like animal planet, E, CBS, NBC and more. He is also the recipient of the Order Australia Medal for his work in literature and conservation , He's an active member of the Writers Guild of America and SAG and we even talk about the current strikes happening in Hollywood. He was kind enough to chat after I reached out to him on his social media. My late nan Helen was a massive fan of his works and passed some books onto be a few years ago . Nan recently passed and he was kind enough to hear my story. So sit back get comfy this is a long one I hope you enjoy, If you wish to interact with BTG follow him on his Instagram . His podcast is called Semi Indestructible (streaming everywhere) and if you wish to watch his works on Netflix Search "Penguin Bloom" and "Adventure Beast" I would love to dedicate this episode to the late great Helen Merrick "May you soar higher than the clouds and stay as radiant as the sun." I miss and love you Nan forever your Grandson Pet xx

Hey everyone, I owe you all an apology it's been far too long.... Before we get into this episode, please note there is a content warning we speak about mental health issues, suicide and more. If this is a potential trigger, please know there are plenty of free services that are able to render assistance such as beyond blue, lifeline and more. I have had lots going on in the background and I am sorry it's been a while since the last ep. Meet a much better Mitch than I . Let me introduce you to Mitch Mohrmann . Content Creator, Podcaster , Voice Over Artist and now Author . This talented gentleman opens up about the release of his new book "Unraveling a Lifetime of PTSD : The diary of the Smelly Kid" Mitch opens about his 40+ years of hardships dealing with a heartbreaking disorder and much more all the information about this tragic story can be found in his book (Released 16/8/23) He talks about his voiceover work and some of the projects he has worked on including the famous "Fallout" video game franchise and more. We have an extremely in depth conversation about mental health and the importance of speaking up and getting assistance. We in no way are professionals we are just speaking about our own individual stories. I hope you all enjoy this conversation and please find links to Mitch's work and his book below; Thanks for being patient with me Regards Mitch xo https://www.youtube.com/@76.1thevault?reload=9&fbclid=IwAR0WpwRwyKHvH2VLRVydz0flBW1GIAPfVynrjxi4wxoCGZJC5jA8ltqHEnI https://m.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100063243069208&name=xhp_nt__fb__action__open_user https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFCSZ2M6?ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_GBVCAG3XJ6AR6KS39ZXS&fbclid=IwAR2aHEI_69RXM76n2i33yYL4QwSwRJ2sgjIGTDqh-YgGXV_--vRdLG1tZCM

We did it!! With all of your help I have made it to this very special milestone in episode 100 and I want to thank you all not only the guests but the listeners you all make this a genuine pleasure to do! Between my unnumbered special guest episodes and my regular numbered episodes this combined brings a grand total to 100! On this episode I speak to another member of my family my cousin Jake Hansen has been kind enough to join this very special episode. As the title suggest Jake is a certified snake handler / catcher / educator from the region of Orange NSW Australia. On this ep Jake opens up about his story as being a busy Father of 4 / Optometrist and Snake Catcher. We speak about the genesis of his journey, and he highlights some memorable moments he has had in his so far. Also, as fate would have it Jake received a call whilst we were recording the episode and I was able to tag along and record the events of the call out to go and capture a live snake and remove it from a hospital make sure you stick around until the end to see how we went!. I hope you all enjoy this episode and I think you'll learn a thing or two about snakes in this amazing listen and If you want to check out his sons amazing YouTube channel or look at Jake's Facebook page you can click the links below : Thanks for Listening Cheers Mitch! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Orangesnakecatcher https://www.youtube.com/@bugwrld1561

On this week's episode I'd love you to meet Huw Jones (aka Fox Control) he is an in-demand and constantly working music producer, musician, music teacher and sound alchemist (He can do it all!!!) In 2012, Huw’s debut electronic music release, as Fox Control, was commercially well received charting at #1 on iTunes in Australia and his contributions to many Australia Arts Council and NSW Ministry for the Arts funded theatre productions have earned him awards for ‘Excellence in Sound Design’ in 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2019. Recent collaborations with artists such Jacob Ridgeway and Murringahdi have led to remixes he has made as Fox control being played on national youth broadcaster Triple J. Huw also has a professional background in teaching and training as a teacher with the University of Newcastle, TAFE NSW (Hunter Music Department), alongside 15 years experience in private tuition and artist development. So please have a listen to an extremely knowledgeable, passionate and talented individual and take a look into the world of all things sound and awesomeness. If you wish to get in contact with Huw check out his website and socials below where you'll find links to his music too take a listen as its thoroughly enjoyable. https://www.instagram.com/foxcontrolmusic/ https://www.foxcontrolmusic.com/bio

This episode was an absolute delight I'd love to introduce you to an insanely talented producer and incredibly kind soul. Ladies and Gentlemen meet Bronwyn Dojcsak (AKA Producer Bron). If you're a fan of the "Listnr" production "Matt and Alex All Day Breakfast" chances are you'd be familiar with Bron's work. Bron is an absolute professional and opens up about her time in the Australian Entertainment Industry. Today we get to hear her story in her own words. She was incredibly kind to drop by and we get to hear about how she got started and got some insight into what it's like working behind the scenes on one of Australia's most successful podcasts. I invite you please sit back and relax, and I think you'll enjoy this conversation and some of Bron's stories. Regards Mitch

On this week's episode I speak to Matt Michael. On paper, Matt appeared to be successful in his 20’s. Although, there were significant downfalls with money management, investing, social behaviours and his general attitude towards working in general. He was not alone. Because his experience was not uncommon, Matt wanted to provide real solutions for himself and his fellow colleagues, addressing concerns and talking points for everyone in underground mining—not just the higher-ups. This resulted in the launch of Life of Mine Podcast in May 2019. Since Life of Mine’s launch, Matt’s passion project has significantly grown in popularity, proving to play a vital role in the industry. I hope you enjoy this episode and Matt has made his first public special announcement the project "Money of Mine Podcast". You'll have to listen in to find out more. Feel free to Interact with Michael on the social's https://lifeofminepodcast.com/contact/ Or search for "Life of Mine Podcast" On Twitter, Tiktok , Facebook , Instagram and Linked-In. And stream his show wherever you get podcasts!

On this week's episode I have the pleasure of speaking to a very special guest. My next guest has worked in the US entertainment industry for over a number of decades. My next guest is an extremely talented individual with a wide range of Bonne Fides. I'd Love to Introduce this insanely talented and kind individual Randall Winston! He’s an actor, director, producer and has done so much more. He has acted in multiple shows (Possibly best known for his portrayal as Leonard the Security Guard and Death on the TV comedy scrubs). He has directed a number of shows including but not limited to Scrubs, Cougar Town, Head of the Class, American Housewife and Most recently on the Apple TV new smash hit comedy “Shrinking”. He is possibly more well known professionally for his work as a producer. Randall was kind enough to open up about his professional journey and shares some of his firsthand stories working on some of the above-mentioned shows. I really hope you all enjoy this great chat as much as I had recording it. Thanks Again M!

On this week's episode I want to introduce a very special guest, Danl Goodman. This kind soul is one of the team that is responsible for bringing the very popular podcast "Fake Doctors Real Friends" to your ears. Danl is an executive producer with IHeart and is an absolute sound wizard. He is a Twitch Streamer, DJ, Former touring artist and all-around gentlemen. On this episode we get to hear the great man's story in his own words. Including his fandoms, His days touring as a DJ, the genesis of his entertainment career up to some of the projects he is working on today. I really think you will all enjoy this chat and if you wish to interact with Danl simply search for DJ_Danl on the socials including Insta, TikTok , Twitter , Twitch and more. If you wish to check out his music feel free to listen here : https://soundcloud.com/search?q=gladiator And find all of Danl's podcast on the IHeart radio app or wherever you get good podcasts. Cheers Mitch !

On this week's episode I speak to an incredibly talented Australian entertainer. Meet Scott Foster as mentioned he is a qualified Hypnotist, and he uses his specialty and other talents to create a unique show experience. He can make people think they're something there not, make people smile, and cause your mind to blow with his impressive talents. I hope you enjoy this chat and if you're interested in getting in contact with Scott or see him perform find his links below. https://www.hypnotikhypnosis.com/

In the second episode for 2023 I welcome back super woman Martine Peterson. The Broadcaster, Psychologist, Mum of 5, Cancer survivor (For the third time), Author and incredibly kind soul has popped back into the show for a catch up and to discuss some important projects she's been working on. She bravely opens up and lifts the lid on what it's like to have had to battle breast cancer for the third time whilst battling other medical conditions at the same time I really admire her openness and honesty and just how strong an individual she really is . Despite all this she is challenging herself to raise money for survivors of domestic violence working in conjunction with "Got your back sista". She will be challenging herself to swim across the channel near the "Port Of Newcastle". If anyone is able to contribute anything it will be going to a great cause . I hope you all enjoy this story if you wish to learn more feel free to contact Martine and check out her radio Network Moodfoodradio fiind the links below (This podcast is broadcasted daily). https://www.gotyourbacksista.com/ www.moodfoodradio.com https://www.instagram.com/martini.mornings/ https://www.facebook.com/Martini.Mornings/ Click here to Donate: https://www.mycause.com.au/page/303225/martini-mornings-swim-for-got-your-back-sista?fbclid=IwAR1pf1GCHB4BFMMoo1cS_2bz-Ff8nEYlR1VZWqgDShoftvfW4MlgYuPhVjQ

Happy new year everybody I hope you are all well. On 2023's first episode back I chat to reoccurring guest Mr Mike Valdes. The Comedian, Actor, Podcaster and all-around entertainment legend was kind enough to catch up with me again and have a funny chat. Mike is always generous with his time and always make me smile I hope you enjoy this episode Please enjoy. Listen to Mike's podcast and check out his merch store and socials here : https://linktr.ee/mikevaldes