Better Bloke

Let's dive into the advice men wish they could give their 20-year-old selves... pulled straight from real blokes in the BA community. We hit the biggies: money mistakes, choosing the wrong partner, ignoring red flags, family and fatherhood, partying too hard, skipping travel, and staying stuck on repeat.This is a straight-talk session on priorities, accountability, and growing up without losing who you are or what's actually important to you. If you’re sick of paying interest on dumb decisions (financially and emotionally), this one’s worth the listen.Help us help the blokes who need it: https://www.betterblokeproject.org/pages/donate-now

Meet Jock, the boxer and self-proclaimed degenerate who stared down addiction and built Soreheads to pull others out of the dark places. You’ve seen the Catch a Fade's... anyone, anywhere... but you haven't heard the whole story. We sit with the man behind the chaos: the bloke figuring out how to stay straight after battles with addiction.This episode explores the itch for trouble that many men feel, & how to overcome it even when you've given in. Jock breaks down how fighting gave him a reason to change and continues to keep him on track. Redemption isn’t tidy, but this is what it looks like...Follow his story (and fades): https://www.instagram.com/jockboxing

We’ve spoken with thousands of blokes, and the same reasons for avoiding therapy keep popping up. On this episode, we say the quiet part out loud: why men don’t book in, why some first sessions fall flat, and why it often feels like therapy wasn’t designed with blokes in mind.We dig into the big blockers... relatability in a female-dominated field, fear of judgment, not knowing what actually happens in the room, and the belief that “talking about feelings” won’t fix real-world problems. Then we get practical: how to pick a therapist who fits your style, what a first session really looks like, and bloke-friendly alternatives if the couch isn’t your thing.Whether you’ve never tried therapy, had a shocker first run, or you’re the partner/mate trying to help a bloke take the next step... this is a straight-up, no-fluff chat designed to make the whole thing less weird and more useful. Not an anti-therapy rant, just a map that actually helps men get help.

Meet Jamie, the ex-cop who was medically discharged after a PTSD diagnosis. The uniform came off, but the echoes stayed... panic, sleepless nights, and the weight that doesn’t clock off. We sit down with the bloke behind the badge: the partner, the mate, and the man learning how to live when the chaos stopped.This episode digs into what many blokes don't talk about... the maze of psychologists and doctors, the ups & downs of medication, and the power of sitting with other veterans who actually get it. Jamie talks about how a boat became his anchor - clear lines of sight, known surroundings, and nature doing its quiet work.

You might know Aaron for his 1996 Toyota Supra - better known as the Scary Supra - one of the wildest builds in Australia’s car scene. The car turns heads everywhere it goes… but that’s only the surface. We sit down with the man behind it: the stepdad, the partner, and the bloke who had to face a past where he wasn’t the man he wanted to be.This episode digs into what most fellas never put on Instagram: building a blended family, the hard yards of taking accountability, and how your definition of happiness shifts as you grow. Aaron opens up about mistakes, lessons, and the moments he realised the real rebuild wasn’t under the bonnet... it was in himself.Whether you’re into cars, navigating stepdad life, or just trying to figure out the man you want to become… this episode is a raw look at the roads we all travel.See more from Scary Supra: www.instagram.com/scarysupra

You might know Matty “Bombs” for Australia’s biggest golf swing. On the long-drive grid he’s a world champ for launching nukes... but that’s only the highlight reel. We sit down with the man behind it: the partner, the new dad, the step-dad... navigating a premmie birth with just 10 weeks notice and the wild life that real life throws at us all.This episode digs into what most blokes never talk about out loud: the fear, the fatigue, and the friction of step-parenting, plus the weight of old wounds that don’t vanish when you hit it 400 yards. Matty opens up about childhood trauma and how a guy who thought therapy wasn’t for him finally gave it a crack,and why it changed everything. Practical tools, hard truths, and a fresh take on strength that goes way beyond the swing.Whether you’re a new parent, a step-dad in the trenches, or a bloke who’s been putting off getting help… this episode is a good look at the daily things some of us are facing.Find more from Matty at www.instagram.com/mattybombs

AI is everywhere... so do you use it, or does it use you? In this one, the boys scrap over dependency, pressure to keep up, and whether leaning on a bot makes you soft. Rob isn’t shy about hating how much Matty uses AI… until talk turns to self-development: prompts, planning, learning faster, doing the hard work smarter. Half conspiracy and speculation, half straight talk every bloke should hear. Perfect if you haven’t jumped on the bandwagon yet, or you’ve only dipped a toe and want real ways it can make life easier without losing your edge.

Most Australians have no idea that rural men are facing one of the highest suicide rates in the country. For Mary O’Brien, founder of the Are You Bogged Mate? charity, that reality became brutally personal when two well-known blokes in her community took their own lives. Digging into the research, she found the truth was even worse... men are three times more likely to die by suicide than women, and if they’re in a rural setting, the risk jumps even higher.In this episode, Mary explains why the current mental health system isn’t built for bush blokes, how the “out of sight, out of mind” attitude is costing lives, and how her organisation is changing the conversation. We cover everything from the tractor analogy that resonates with men who hate ‘talking about feelings’ to the practical ways both men and women can start helping the people around them today.Find out more about Are You Bogged Mate?, or apply for the Bogged Brakes event: https://areyouboggedmate.com.au/

You might know Viktor Lyall as the MMA fighter who dismantled two angry men in Surfers... cool, controlled, and unapologetically lethal - but that’s just one side of the man. Behind the cage persona is a thinker with degrees in psychology, business, and history literature, and a deep belief that a man’s happiness comes from finding his duty and living in alignment with it.In this episode, we dive deep: modernity, postmodernism, masculinity, violence, virtue, and authenticity. Viktor speaks with clarity and conviction, challenging what it means to be a man in a world that’s lost its compass. This isn’t just a fighter’s tale... it’s a conversation about who we are, who we were, and who we could be.Hear more from Viktor at www.instagram.com/impalervikki

A returning voice, a mural artist, and a man who’s pulled himself from the edge more than once, Lini is back on the couch to catch us up on what he has learnt. After years of battling his own demons, digging deep into psychology, and speaking with thousands of others doing the same, he’s landed on a philosophy that challenges the way we think about mental health.Lini doesn’t see it as illness... he sees it as pain. Not something to medicate and manage forever, but something to understand and cure at the root. In this chat, he unpacks where society’s gone wrong, where it’s trying, and why so many men are still slipping through the cracks.Find out more about Lini at: www.instagram.com/whoislini

Society says men need to be softer. Haze “The Huntsman” Hepi says maybe we just need direction. In this episode, the Māori bare knuckle fighter breaks down his unique philosophy on violence, discipline, and the male identity crisis. He speaks about his past, his evolution as a man and father, and the some hard truths about what shaped him to be the man he is. From coaching young boys to confronting his own shadows, Haze gives us a brutally honest take on what it means to be a man in today’s world... without conforming to it.Follow Haze on Instagram: www.instagram.com/hazethehuntsman/

What does it really mean to raise a kid... not just keep them alive, but raise them into a good human? In this episode, we sit down to unpack the tightrope walk of fatherhood: how to be emotionally connected without losing authority, how to discipline without doing damage, and how to own it when you get it wrong.Rob opens up about raising his two kids, the lessons he's learnt from first child to second, and how gender, age, and personality all play into the way we parent. We dig into the raw moments... losing your cool, dishing out consequences, rebuilding trust and the deep responsibility that comes with teaching values, not just rules. This one’s for every bloke trying to be a better dad, or even just a better role model.

The last time we spoke to Jimmy Judge, he was just on the cusp. Working FIFO while eating copious amounts on his off swing, he was building momentum with his outrageous food challenges, wondering if the madness could ever turn into something real. Back then, it was all maybes and what-ifs. Fast forward nine months, and Jimmy’s left the mines behind and gone all in.This episode picks up where we left off, but now, the stakes are real. We unpack the raw truth of what it’s like to chase internet fame full-time: the mental toll, the pressure to perform, the business side of being a creator, and the moments where self-doubt creeps in. It’s a world most people only see through the highlight reel, but Jimmy lays it bare.Whether you’ve thought about quitting your job to chase a dream or you’re just fascinated by what happens after the leap… this episode is a bloody good look behind the curtain.Follow Jimmy Judgehttps://www.instagram.com/jimmyjudge_/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/@UCl3BCId0dGCvVtuQDld16Xw

After a serious spinal injury left Patrick in constant pain, everything began to slip. The physical toll was just the beginning... soon came the loss of work, the mental struggle, and a growing reliance on substances to cope. It was a slow unraveling that led him into some of the darkest chapters of his life.In this episode, Patrick opens up about how it all came undone and what it took to rebuild. With his back against the wall, he turned to something simple but familiar: making hot sauce. What started as a way to keep his hands busy became the spark that pulled him out. That spark became 13 Angry Scorpions, a world-renowned hot sauce brand, and more importantly, a second chance at the life he thought he’d lost.This is a story of resilience, redemption, and the fire it takes to become the man you want to be... even when the odds are stacked against you.Get The Hot Sauce Here: https://www.blokesadvice.com/collections/hot-sauce

What happens when the system built to protect is used to punish? In this episode of the Better Bloke Project, we sit down with Jared Purcell, host of the Broken Fathers podcast, to unpack the emotional and legal minefield that many Aussie dads find themselves in.We explore the family court system, lawyers promoting false domestic violence allegations, and how these accusations can tear fathers from their children with little recourse. This isn’t a rage-fuelled rant… it’s a nuanced, respectful conversation about a system that desperately needs reform.We acknowledge the importance of DV protections for women and children, and this conversation never denies that. But there’s another side to this story that’s not being told - one where good men are being broken by a process that too often assumes guilt before innocence.If you’ve been through it, you’ll feel seen. If you haven’t, this might change how you see the entire system.See more from Jared: https://www.youtube.com/@Broken.fathers.podcast

If you've ever thought, "Something’s off but I can’t explain it", this one’s for you. We dive into the Better Bloke Blueprint, our new resources that helps blokes get their head around all the heavy stuff... grief, anger, anxiety, depression, and all the restWe worked with the pro's to develop the Blueprint, but on this episode we share what we’ve learnt, what’s helped us, and how this new section of the site might just help a few more blokes find their feet. No fluff. Just real talk.Find the Blueprint at www.betterblokeproject.orgHelp us help the blokes who need it: https://www.betterblokeproject.org/pages/donate-now

Meet Morgz, a butcher who slipped on his gumboots and walked 1,800km from Cairns to the Gold Coast in the name of men's mental health. What started as a personal mission turned into something much bigger. Along the way, he met over 400 blokes who shared stories of heartbreak, family breakdowns, addiction, depression, and suicide. In this episode, we sit down to unpack those conversations, and how they opened Morgan’s eyes to just how many men are walking around carrying silent pain.We talk stigma, especially in blue-collar industries like butchering, and reflect on how the culture around mental health is slowly shifting. This isn’t expert advice or therapy talk... it’s a raw yarn from one everyday bloke who decided to do something and in doing so, gave hundreds of others a reason to speak up.

In this episode, we sit down with Damien Rider, a man who’s turned mental resilience into an artform. Known for completing an 800km solo paddle from Gold Coast to Bondi, he isn’t just about pushing physical limits... he’s redefining what it means to take control of your mind.From confronting childhood trauma to tackling brutal endurance feats, Damien has learned that mindset is certainly a lifeline. While many blokes might roll their eyes at breathwork and meditation, he strips the fluff and gives it to you straight: it’s not spiritual fluff... it’s hardwired human physiology.If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck in your own head, this episode might just crack something open.

This one’s going to ruffle feathers. Our guest has built a name (and a business) by saying the things you’re not supposed to say, and filming it all in comedy sketches that ride the line between hilarious and highly offensive. He’s been labelled sexist, racist, and accused of normalising domestic violence. Today, we go beyond the headlines and into the mind of the man behind the character.In a raw, funny, and sometimes uncomfortable conversation, we unpack the role of humour in 2025, why he believes nothing should be off-limits, and what it means to be held accountable without giving up who you are... not to mention the raw emotions behind fatherhood, marriage, and depression.You might not agree with everything said, but you’ll walk away thinking harder about intent, judgment, and whether society has completely forgotten how to take a joke. If you’re easily offended... maybe sit this one out. Or don’t. Up to you.

Tate Smith is just 21 years old, but he's already lived through one of the hardest things a bloke can face... losing his older brother to suicide. This conversation is raw, emotional, and painfully real. Nate opens up about the shock, the guilt, the anger, and the silence that followed his brother’s death, and how it’s changed the way he looks at life forever.He shares his mission to make sure no one feels like a burden for speaking up, and the personal challenge he’s taken on to face his own fear of heights to prove that when things feel terrifying, the bravest thing you can do is step forward and ask for help.This episode is for anyone who’s struggled, anyone who’s lost someone, and anyone who needs to know that the phone call will always be worth it.Need someone to talk to, theres people to talk to right now:https://www.betterblokeproject.org/pages/get-professional-supportDonate To His Challenge: https://www.gofundme.com/f/3ugtkz-a-leap-for-mens-mental-healthJoin the BA group (blokes only, sorry ladies): https://www.facebook.com/groups/280770292436702Find us on socials:https://www.instagram.com/betterblokeproject/https://www.facebook.com/thebetterblokeproject/https://www.tiktok.com/@betterblokeproject