Proper True Yarn

On this episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, Tooney takes us across the ditch for one of the wildest trips of his Army rugby career. From smashing the Navy at Sydney Football Ground to representing the Australian Defence Force in Wellington, the yarns roll thick and fast. Hear about training like a pro, flying into windy Wellington, and the goosebump moment when an Iroquois helicopter split the Anzac Day dawn fog. Add in hard scrums, Kiwi hospitality, drunken chaos in town, and even a naked streak through base, and you’ve got a yarn that’s pure gold.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heath from Team Tooney takes us straight into recruit life — brutal drill sergeants, bent bedframes and hot-box humiliation at Kapooka, plus wild tales from job-specific training (including the maddening rules around weapons and helicopter licences). Raw, funny and honest: this one’s for anyone who’s ever wondered what makes soldiers tough — and what makes them laugh afterwards.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From smooth sacks to Silverado dreams, Connor from Pub Cats brings a mix of pub wisdom and wild yarns to the Patreon pod. He talks manscaping mishaps, billion-dollar truck fantasies, and why he’s more at home in a country pub than a wild party. From footy blues that spiraled into sideline stabbings, to wrestling losses that nearly left him useless for work, Connor’s got stories for days. There’s pick-up lines in smoky beer gardens, debates on eating polar bear tacos, and the ultimate test—could his dad dust him up today? (Spoiler: yes.)Packed with laughs, honesty, and a few loose moments only found in the back bar of Australia’s country pubs.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connor from Pub Cats is back with one of his wildest yarns yet — the infamous Toowoomba night out that spiralled from pokies wins and stein sculls to a spew in the Bavarian and an accidental break-in at the Shamrock Hotel. What started as 40 blokes on a pub crawl turned into chaos, laughs, and a brush with a $20,000 robbery the boys had nothing to do with (but sure looked suss on camera).Between the carnage, Connor opens up about what Pub Cats has always stood for: mateship, connection, and the kind of bonding that happens best over a few cold ones. Raw, hilarious, and properly true — this one’s got everything from cocktails and chaos to real talk about looking after your mates.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connor from Pub Cats is back on the Patreon pod with a yarn that runs deep into the roots of mateship, pubs, and chasing ideas that matter. From those first chaotic pub crawls in $20 Vinnie’s outfits, to starting a podcast with one mic between two blokes, Connor shares how Pub Cats grew from a laugh with mates into a movement.Now older, married, and a dad, he opens up about evolving the brand, staying true to its values, and why community and connection will always beat cheap thrills. And for the first time, Connor drops the inside scoop on his next big venture — opening The Laneway, a sports and cocktail bar set to shake up Dalby.A yarn about growth, grassroots hustle, and keeping it real while building something new.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Q’s go fully off-road with Johnny: a Veet-on-the-ballbag disaster, losing it at 13, a “sandwich bag” condom at a house party, and a car-park punch-on with fairground gypsies—plus the footy brawl so wild the cops shut it down. Also: billion-dollar wishes, ferrets as pets, and why Dad (the Popeye-forearmed sparky) still wins the fight.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From working in the London Bomber’s house to stumbling over boxes of dildos, Johnny Raithby’s years as a British Gas fitter gave him front-row seats to the strangest things behind closed doors. Naked portraits, shagging sheets, blow-up dolls tucked in like hotel guests, and even a homemade VHS porno left in the machine—it’s all here. One of the most outrageous episodes yet, filled with dark laughs and jaw-dropping yarns from the houses he’ll never forget.#ProperTrueYarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a rugby league tour to South Africa, Jonny Raithby thought the biggest danger was sharks in the harbour—until unmarked cops threw him and his mates into the back of a van. With bloodied legs, a drunken swim, and a midnight ride through the dark, things went from funny to terrifying fast. From near-death in a cell to bribery, strip club chaos, and the harsh reality of overseas police, this yarn is one of Jonny’s scariest yet. A Proper True Yarn that shows how quickly a night on the piss can turn into a fight for freedom.#ProperTrueYarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Knuckles sits back while Jonny Raithby unloads two belters. First up: the night a comedy hypnotist picked a shy 17-year-old Jonny and sent him under—bear-hugging his coach in undies, dancing, and miming golf swings that “connected” squarely with the family jewels. Jonny swears it was real, and reckons it flipped a switch in him—confidence, footy form, the lot.Then we jet to Marmaris, Turkey for his first lads’ holiday: wrong end of the season, US sailors flood the town, local tension spikes, and Jonny’s crew suddenly have a gang with knives on their heels. Cue back-street evasions and a six-foot-six Turkish unit who “has a word” and makes the problem disappear. Also: why Turkey’s the world capital for hairlines and teeth, and £0.13 beers in the 90s.#ProperTrueYarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Knuckles sits down with West Yorkshire’s own Jonny Raithby (Dewsbury) for a raw look at working-class England, rugby league obsession, and the darker edges of UK football culture. Jonny explains how towns get hooligan risk ratings, why away fans are segregated, and what it’s like growing up between Leeds/Bradford/Wakefield/Huddersfield. Then it takes a wild turn: Jonny’s strange claim to fame—repairing a hot water system at the home of one of the London 7/7 bombers weeks before the attacks—and how that era changed everyday life, from airport paranoia to no rubbish bins in central London. Candid, heavy in parts, and very, very real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Proper True Yarn, Knuckles sits down with comedian Nick Capper for an unfiltered ride through absurd humour, outrageous life stories, and pure Aussie chaos. From his dream of honeymooning with Komodo dragons to meeting Robin Williams, witnessing the bloodiest pub brawl courtesy of “Lloyd Christmas,” and starring in hilarious (and awkward) ads with Cronulla Sharks players, nothing is off limits. Nick shares tales of wild gigs, insane travel moments, near-misses in fights, and the strangest pick-up lines you’ve ever heard. It’s raw, ridiculous, and relentlessly funny – just the way Capper likes it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Proper True Yarn episode, Knuckles sits down with one of Australia’s funniest comedians, Nick Capper, for a no-holds-barred run of chaotic road stories. From getting obliterated on weed gummies with Ari Shaffir in Adelaide and accidentally smuggling them to Canberra, to running through the streets with a four-person KFC dinner box before a gig, Nick proves that sometimes the most unprofessional moments turn into the best performances.They cover the highs and lows of travelling with other comics, the strange habits of anxious performers, testing questionable material at open mics, and those glorious moments when your partner is sure you’re about to bomb… only for you to absolutely crush it. Packed with laughs, embarrassing tales, and raw comedian life on the road, this yarn is pure gold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

n this episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, Knuckles welcomes comedian Nick Capper for a fast-paced yarn about stand-up, the wild unpredictability of small-town gigs, and the unexpected doors a viral joke can open.Nick starts by shouting out some of his favourite comics — from close mate Dan Rath, whose material either annihilates a room or clears it entirely, to the razor-sharp Luke Heggie, plus international inspirations like Dave Chappelle, Maria Bamford, and Tig Notaro.The conversation turns to Nick’s friendship with fellow comic Andrew Hamilton (“Hamo”). Nick shares how a Proper True Yarn podcast mention helped turn a doomed Shepparton tour stop into a packed, electric night. Originally expecting just five people, Hamo’s Facebook post — fuelled by listeners and locals — brought dairy farmers straight from the milking shed, boots on and all, to a heaving comedy crowd. The Shepp gig ended in a classic country night out, complete with stories about dodgy strip clubs, inventive electricians dimming the lights for the dancers, and the unique party energy of rural Australia.Nick then talks about opening for US comedy star Matt Rife — a connection born from a viral bit about the urban myth of Marilyn Manson and Prince removing ribs to perform a certain act on themselves. Rife saw the joke back when he had only 30k followers, promised to work with Nick if he ever toured Australia, and followed through once his fame exploded into the millions.Throughout, Knuckles and Nick riff relentlessly — from self-deprecating digs at their own careers, to absurd rib-cage surgery extensions, to playful shout-outs to Gympie and Nambour. The yarn is a blend of behind-the-scenes comedy hustle, the magic of unexpected gigs, and mateship-fuelled storytelling at its loosest and funniest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Nick Capper joins Knuckles for a brutally honest and hilariously raw yarn about surviving testicular cancer. From discovering a tiny lump during Melbourne’s lockdown, to enduring awkward scans with a little too much gel, to the surreal moment he was asked to “make a deposit” at a children’s hospital sperm clinic — Capper tells it all. But the laughs sit alongside an important message: check yourself, because cancer doesn’t discriminate. The pair swap stories about men’s health, undescended testicles (human and canine), and the stubborn pride that stops too many blokes from seeing a doctor. It’s part comedy, part cautionary tale, and all Proper True Yarn.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this cracking yarn, comedian Nick Capper shares the night Robin Williams rocked a Sydney comedy crowd while in town for Happy Feet 2. From sprinting across the city to catch the legend live, to nervously telling him about one of his most infamous flops (Jack), this tale has it all — awkward fan moments, quick-fire genius, and Robin’s perfect parting line: “I think he should have cooked the steak.” Plus, Capper dives into wild cruise ship gigs, country engagement party chaos, and a mystery “black ash” that turned one small-town night into an unforgettable bender.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Nick Capper joins the Proper True Yarn Podcast for a chaotic tribute to one of Australian comedy’s wildest cult heroes – Aaron “Gox” Gocs. From parking miles away from the airport and walking the highway in thongs with two plastic bags, to driving a Subaru Outback with no windscreen, to derailing a Comedy Central shoot with nothing but fried chicken and chaos – the Gox tales are as unhinged as they are hilarious. Nick and Knuckles swap outrageous yarns about airport mishaps, dead possums in green rooms, and the everyday madness that follows Gox everywhere. A laugh-out-loud episode for comedy fans, yarn lovers, and anyone who appreciates Aussie characters at their finest.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Nick Capper joins Knuckles for a chaotic trip down memory lane, swapping stories from Australia’s wildest bush events and B&S balls. From having his afro set on fire multiple times, to witnessing the bizarre “Afghanistan” esky-lid game, to the infamous Boys & Babes pig-hunting calendars, no yarn is too outrageous. Nick recalls burning couches, all-in brawls, and questionable recovery sessions, while Knuckles chimes in with equally shocking country tales. It’s unfiltered, unruly, and unmistakably Aussie.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this loose and laugh-filled Proper True Yarn episode, Knuckles fires quick questions at Dave from Our Cow, uncovering everything from his grooming habits to his dream of eating a cassowary. The lads swap wild party stories, trade blows in talk about old pub fights, and joke about unusual animals they’d love to taste – including pelicans. Dave opens up about meeting his wife in the mines, family dust-ups, and why he still backs himself in a fight against his old man. It’s a chaotic mix of banter, business respect, and the kind of yarns you only hear when the guard’s down.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Proper True Yarn episode, Knuckles sits down with Dave from Our Cow for a raw and inspiring conversation about going from broke coal miners to running a multi-million-dollar meat business. Dave opens up about sticking to his roots, navigating food safety challenges, and the gritty realities of producing and delivering premium Aussie meat. From cashflow nightmares and near business collapse to lessons learned in the mines that now drive their success, this yarn is all about resilience, hard work, and chasing a better life beyond the pit.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Proper True Yarn episode, Knuckles sits down with Dave from Our Cow for a raw and honest chat about the realities of producing quality meat in Australia. They break down the difference between grain-fed and grass-fed beef, the challenges of free-range farming, and why supermarket prices don’t reflect what farmers actually get paid. From droughts and floods to the fight for fair prices, Dave explains why supporting farmers matters and how Our Cow is building a better market for Aussie producers. A must-listen for anyone who cares about where their food comes from.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.