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Welcome to "Proper True Yarn," the podcast that takes you on a rollicking journey through the wildest, funniest, and most extraordinary stories from around the globe. Join your host, the one and only Knuckles from Country Trucker Caps, as he sits down with an eclectic array of captivating individuals, each armed with a remarkable tale to share.
Buckle up for a whirlwind adventure as we dive headfirst into the rich tapestry of human experiences. With a mix of humor, heart, and sheer audacity, our guests regale us with their most unforgettable yarns. From heartwarming anecdotes that tug at your emotions to sidesplitting tales that leave you doubled over in laughter, "Proper True Yarn" promises an electrifying blend of storytelling unlike any other.
Whether it's a daring escapade across far-flung lands, an encounter with the supernatural that defies explanation, or simply a slice of life that resonates with the universal human spirit, our podcast uncovers the gems that make our world a truly captivating place.
So, grab your favorite pair of Country Trucker Caps and prepare to be enthralled. Tune in to "Proper True Yarn" as Knuckles and his spirited guests weave a tapestry of the extraordinary, reminding us all that life's most incredible moments are often just a story away. Remember, it's not just a tale – it's a proper true yarn!
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Russ returns with another unhinged Kiwi yarn - earning his “Mad Dog Club” ring after towing a cut-open drum behind a Corolla at 100km/h, rolling it 13 times, blowing the straps off his crocs and skinning himself head-to-toe. Plus, the time he watched a mate take 22 pellets of birdshot “just to see what happens.” Pure chaos and classic Proper True Yarn energy.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Proper True Yarn, the phone lines deliver absolute carnage.We’re talking myths, legends, and right-off-tap yarns — from wild farm stories and jaw-dropping confessions, to spearfishing chaos with sharks, and a sparky who delivered the pettiest breakup revenge imaginable.🔥 In this episode:Wild rural yarns that shouldn’t existSpearfishing close calls and shark encountersThe most cooked farm stories you’ve ever heardA sparky’s perfectly wired revengeListener yarns that push the limitsPlus, Yarn of the Month returns thanks to Our Cow, with a chance to score a box of premium grass-fed Aussie meat.Raw. Unfiltered. Definitely not advice.🎙️ Listener call-ins🇦🇺 Real Aussie chaos#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Russ tells how he rolled his Triton twice, copped a $20k repair bill, then later drowned the ute in a flooded ford, only to have the rescue video hit Facebook and rack up hundreds of thousands of views courtesy of “Frank’s Trees.”#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Russ tells the story of a “quick trip” to Christchurch that turned into a 45-hour bender: pulling a sickie, smashing red wines on the plane, his mate getting thrown in detox at Macky G, ending up naked in fluffy slippers wandering the streets at 4am, getting scooped by the boys in an Uber, then backing it up for another full day on the piss. Pure chaos, peak Kiwi mischief, absolute Proper True Yarn territory.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Knuckles wraps up with Luke Modini for a loose rapid-fire yarn—autographs, biggest stuff-ups, craziest fights, and life outside the ring. Luke talks sparring Mairis Briedis, fighting through injuries, taking late-notice title fights on Foxtel, and why he loves a proper grudge match. Then it gets wild: Luke’s rare dog-breeding side hustle, the ultra-rare Laizhou Hong (Chinese Red Dog) in Australia, and what it takes to train serious protection dogs. Plus: respect for Jai Opetaia and the fight Luke would take in a heartbeat.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Proper True Yarn, things go from bad to absolutely cooked — fast.We’ve got listener yarns that include NT cattle station chaos, a cowgirl escaping a burning camp only to end up waist-deep in a septic tank, and house-party disasters that spiral into parents walking in, smashed fish tanks, and life-ending timing.🔥 In this episode:Bronc rider yarns and country hat chatA Territory cowgirl’s worst night imaginableFrom fire… straight into the shit pitsBedroom disasters and surprise homecomingsFish tanks, fist fights, and zero good decisionsPlus, Yarn of the Month is back thanks to Our Cow, with a chance to score up to $250 worth of premium grass-fed Aussie beef.As always — raw, real, unfiltered, and definitely not advice.🎙️ Listener call-ins 🇦🇺 Real Aussie yarns ⚠️ Bad decisions guaranteedGood choices are boring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Knuckles sits down with Luke Modini for a powerful Proper True Yarn about family, grit, and purpose. Luke opens up about being raised by his grandparents, the work ethic of his 13-year-old brother, and building CSE Boxing Gym from the ground up. He reflects on coaching, teamwork, his devastating knockout power, and calls out Jake Paul - before breaking down the Tyson vs Paul fight controversy. Honest, heartfelt, and hard-hitting.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Luke Modini joins Knuckles for a straight-up Proper True Yarn about life in the ring. From starting boxing at 13, sparring grown men, and his lone amateur loss, to becoming ANBF Australian Cruiserweight Champion, vacating his belt, and keeping it “in the family.” Luke opens up about his brutal hand surgery, his comeback plan for 2025, chasing world rankings, and taking fights anywhere—from New Zealand to the Congo and even Russia. Raw insight from one of Australia’s toughest cruiserweights.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Knuckles sits down with Jack Jensen (MSFT Productions) for a chaotic Proper True Yarn—motocross in NZ, big crashes, freeride filming, wild parties, and meeting legends like FISHER and Israel Adesanya. Raw laughs, real lessons, and big-send energy.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Silly Saturday is back and the voicemail line is fully unhinged.Knuckles and Zak rip through a stack of listener call-ins featuring country chaos, unreal spearfishing moments, and a few “how did this even happen?” stories that should probably stay in the group chat (but didn’t).In this episode:A farm yarn that escalates fastSpeargun mayhem and sharks trying to tax your catchZak’s spearfishing days: shark tornadoes and a close call off the islandsA sparky’s breakup revenge prank that’ll make you think twice before cheatingClassic weekend banter, wild characters, and proper Aussie energyPlus, Yarn of the Month is powered by Our Cow — call in your best yarn for a shot at a box of top-shelf goodies.Good choices are boring… you know what to do.#proeprtrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jack Jensen shares how MSFT Productions grew into a 200k-strong action sports community and how losing mates to suicide led him to start Spark That Chat – a mental health charity using stoke, storytelling and connection to spark conversations and help keep legends here longer.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From knocking himself out on a 450 trying to flip, to crane failures, bike dramas and finally stomping not one but two dirt backflips at Franklin Farm, Jack breaks down overcoming fear, curveballs and sending it anyway.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jack Jensen relives his brutal 2022 moto crash near Taupō - clipping a hidden pine at full speed, blowing his big toe off the bone, and enduring a 10-hour rescue through deep forest with no service, codeine, ketamine, a chopper evac and 50 strangers crowd-surfing him over a fence. He breaks down the surgeries, losing half a toe, wild leech therapy, Eastern medicine, wheelchair life, rehab, and the mindset that got him back on his feet. Proper chaos, proper resilience, proper true yarn.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Proper True Yarn, the listener call-ins are absolutely unhinged.We hear yarns about rough childhood discipline, rogue jokes that go nowhere, a snow igloo built… then stolen for clout, and one of the best bush poems we’ve ever had — The Beef Road Yeti — brutally cut off mid-legend.🔥 In this episode:Granddad, belts, and growing up toughCooked jokes from the coastFake-it-till-you-make-it snow anticsA spine-tingling Yeti poem that needs a Part 2Tins, tall tales, and peak Aussie chaosPlus, we crown Yarn of the Month, thanks to Our Cow, with up to $250 worth of grass-fed Aussie beef on the line.Raw. Real. Not advice.🎙️ Listener yarns 🇦🇺 Proper Aussie stories ⚠️ Bad decisions encouragedGood choices are boring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jordy jumps into the Proper True Yarn guest questions hot seat - from shaving the balls and losing his virginity in a caravan under a Bible, to wild mushroom-fuelled party domes, street dust-ups and billion-dollar fishing dreams. Plus, why he’d own a colony of gannets to find tuna and invites listeners out for a yarn and a fish if they’re battling upstairs.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jordy shares school-camp carnage with teacher-turned-radio-host Jay Reeves sending kids into heavy surf on an IRB, a touch-footy tackle that ended in a hip replacement, and childhood antics digging a car-swallowing trap on the family beach track.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jordy yarns about youth search and rescue in the Kaimai bush, goat-wrangling on the Whanganui River, finding a lost old fella in the mangroves, and how pushing others can literally change lives.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we dive headfirst into insurance loopholes, non-binary pricing madness, and the questionable economics of identity — before things spiral hard into listener-submitted chaos.We’ve got:A boat launch gone violently wrong at the Noosa barA spud gun incident that nearly ends a blokeOne of the most cooked “I shit myself” yarns we’ve ever heardCampfire disasters, stubby missiles, and poor life choices all roundAs always, it’s raw, unfiltered, and absolutely not advice. Good choices are boring — this is Proper True Yarn.🎙️ Listener call-ins 🍻 Real Aussie yarns ⚠️ Questionable decisions guaranteed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jordy unleashes a wild run of bender stories - from 30-hour Thailand bus trips to Coromandel shed parties, burnouts, bonfires, and accidentally passing out in the wrong houses. Full-noise mischief, mateship, and absolute chaos. Proper true yarn.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Zealand fisho and spearo Jordy jumps on the mic to spin wild ocean yarns - orcas rolling under his kayak, a great white bigger than his boat, sharks smashing kingies and bar crossings gone wrong. We get into spearfishing, overnight reef missions, paua and kingfish tartare, and why sharing a feed means more than the fish itself.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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