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Raw, real yarns from the Mining & FIFO front line. Hosted by Drew & Dave—talking mining life, money, mental health, and mateship.
Blokes in Mining is a no-filter, straight-talking podcast for FIFO workers and mining legends who want real talk, a laugh, and practical insight into money, mental health, mateship, and life on-site. Hosted by Drew—miner, ex-cop, financial planner, and all-round top bloke—and his FIFO mate Dave, the show is raw, relatable, and built for anyone connected to the mining game. It’s the kind of honest yarn you’d have over a beer after a long swing—covering everything from financial smarts to site struggles, sport, family life, and the best stitch-ups from the mines. The Blokes in Mining Podcast is Produced by Thinking Cap Solutions
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Send a text This week on Blokes in Mining, Drew and Dave are back in the saddle — one running on coffee and chaos from night shift, the other casually rubbing shoulders with rugby league royalty. Dave checks in from the land of backwards body clocks, grinding through night shift while the rain keeps hammering down across site. It’s wet, it’s messy, and it’s a proper reminder that mining doesn’t stop just because the weather’s turned feral. Drew, meanwhile,’s been off the tools and into the su...
Send us a text Welcome to the Blokes in Mining Podcast. We kick off with the usual chaos — Drew’s FIFO life update, Dave's Australia Day, site yarns, and a listener offering us a free ticket to a Yungblud concert (which raises serious questions about our age). Then we get into the headline topic we’ve been circling for a while: What does mining — and shift work — actually do to your body over time? No scare tactics. No preachy wellness chat. Just straight talk about: • Night shift and ...
Send us a text This week on the Blokes in Mining Podcast, the boys are dealing with real-world chaos. Drew gives a firsthand update from up north as the cyclone rolls through, disrupting operations and putting a heavy focus on site safety. What happens on the ground when weather shuts things down — and what crews are doing to stay ready. They unpack the latest Rio Tinto news. Dave’s Diary returns with another instalment — this time tackling “the box”, why it disappeared, and why it might be t...
Send us a text The Christmas and New Year break is supposed to be the reset — family time, slow mornings, breathing out. But this year… it landed differently. In this episode, we talk honestly about the tragic mining deaths that have rocked the industry and the ripple effect that follows — the crews on site, the families at home, the mates who carry the “what ifs” long after the headlines disappear. We look at why safety isn’t paperwork — it’s people. And we talk about what it means to come h...
Send us a text Last one for 2025 — and we’re going out the only way we know how. Drew’s on holidays, so we cover the important stuff: the best burgers, golf with the boys, and why that’s basically self-care on site. Dave digs into training assessments on camp, how dodgy qualifications get exposed, and the awkward reality of booting someone who shouldn’t have been there in the first place. There’s a fresh Dave’s Diary, including the big drive, the new burner car at his latest gig, and a camp p...
Send us a text This week on the Blokes in Mining Podcast, Drew and Dave dive into the big issues hitting FIFO workers and mining crews right now — from the latest Christmas back pay decision sweeping through sites, to the rising cost-of-living pressure smashing wallets right across the mining industry. The boys break down what the back pay ruling actually means for miners, contractors, and FIFO families heading into the holidays — no corporate fluff, just straight talk from two blokes who liv...
Send us a text Dave’s on swing this week, so Drew’s flying solo and jumping into a Q&A straight from you lot. In this short ep, he answers the questions that have been piling up across the socials — everything from why he started the podcast, what life in the mines is really like, how he got his start, and the stuff most blokes don’t talk about until someone actually asks. It’s raw, honest, and straight from the cab of the ute… or wherever Drew’s recording from. A quick episode to get you...
Send us a text This week on Blokes in Mining, the boys are back with a big one. Dave’s turned up with a fresh tattoo and a new mine site gig, plus he’s back behind the wheel of a 797—but not before getting “coached” by an instructor who may or may not have questioned every life choice he’s ever made. Drew’s recovering from wedding season mischief and a holiday that ran just a bit too long (his wife is done). We also get into: Christmas rosters and how big they are for FIFO familiesWhat Christ...
Send a text Drew and Dave sit down with Jack Laurence — the Aussie creator behind the global hit podcast One Minute Remainingand the explosive new Casefile Presents series Suing Diddy. Jack’s a former radio host who walked away from a steady gig to chase raw, real stories from inside prison walls — and it paid off big time. His podcasts have pulled in tens of millions of downloads and taken him deep into the world of crime, justice, and redemption. In this chat, the boys dive into how Jack we...
Send us a text Special Breaking News Episode Drop, Drew and Dave unpack two seismic developments shaking up the resources sector: First, the situation in Queensland’s coal patch — under the leadership of David Crisafulli the state government has reaffirmed its commitment to the high-tier coal royalty regime introduced in 2022, despite mounting pressure from mining companies and increasing job cuts in the Bowen Basin. Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese have just signed a blockbuste...
Send us a text DIDO life ain’t all it’s cracked up to be. One minute you’re six hours deep on the highway, the next you’re nearly in cuffs over a bloody Maccas run. This eps full of chaos and laughs from new site politics, crew dramas, and a few stories that’ll make you glad you weren’t there. Drew & Dave talk money smarts, how easy it is to blow cash in mining, and why some blokes are finally starting to wise up. Plenty of laughs, a few “what the f**k” moments, and the usual no BS chat y...
Send us a text Drew & Dave return from their respective Swing Shifts for a fresh episode. The boys chats: Drew Big Life Update (and a bit low in the mouth about Sharks)Dave's on the Mining MoveDave been spending the Cha-Chink $$$Mining Job InsecurityWhat makes good crew cultureDave's Diary🎧 Listen on Spotify: 👉 https://bit.ly/BIM-Spotify 🎧 Listen on Apple: 👉 https://bit.ly/BIM-Apple 🎧 Listen on BuzzSprout: 👉 https://bit.ly/BIM-BuzzSprout 🎧 Listen on Website: 👉 https://bit.ly/BIM-We...
Send a text This is episode is a collection of some of our favourite, and most commented on yarns from our first 10 episodes.....also we couldn't work our swing shifts to record a fresh episode!!! Thanks for all your support. Been cool to look back at some of the chats and yaks, including: The Infamous Poo StoryDanny Nutley talking Origin CampShae the Mining Tik Tok starMining accidentNight Shift Whinge🎧 Listen on Spotify: 👉 https://bit.ly/BIM-Spotify 🎧 Listen on Apple: 👉 http...
Send us a text This week, the Blokes are absolutely blown away to share that the Blokes in Mining podcast is now being heard in over 25 countries and 116 cities! Drew and Dave have some crackin topics, from best local pubs to the absurd, high-security situation at Moranbah Airport. They get (a little) serious discussing the "pensioner roster" and the critical need to retain the skills of the industry's old-timers. And it's back boys!!!! Dave's Diary brings a wild story from Mount Isa worth he...
Send us a text Drew and Dave are back together and it doesn’t take long before the stories start flying. From mining site upgrades and close calls in the air, to big life milestones and mental health challenges, the boys cover it all in classic BIM fashion. Dave cracks open the first entry from “Dave’s Diary” featuring a woman with a head bandage, a sky full of Valium, and some questionable in-flight decisions. Drew helps unpack the chaos with his usual dry humour and sharp insight, keeping t...
Send us a text Ep 8 and we’re talkin’ mouldy showers, noisy bloody aircons, lights that won’t turn off, and cleaners that reckon 10am is a great time to start bangin’ around next door while you’re tryin’ to sleep after night shift. And don’t get us started on the foot stompers and door slammers. But it’s not all sh#$, we’ve had some decent feeds, good schnitty nights, and the odd cold beer waitin’ in the ute fridge after a dry week. From dodgy laundries to cheeky tailgate parties at the airpo...
Send us a text When It's pissed down all week week… so you know what that means. Trucks are parked up, Netflix on, feet up, card games are on. In this ep, we get into all the wet day rituals: blown-up goon bags for pillows, blokes vanishing before cleanup, the fight for the comfiest plastic chair, and a cheeky game of ping pong while the site turns into a swimming pool. We also spin a few yarns, like the lighting plant that took off on its own mission, the old golf rule that ends with someone...
Send a text In this special drop from the Blokes in Mining podcast, Drew and Dave break down one of the biggest industry shake-ups in years. The court ruling is in — and it looks like BHP will have to pay their OS crew the same as their direct employees. What does this mean for FIFO blokes? For labor hire? For every site dealing with the age-old “shirts vs contractors” divide? We cut through the noise, talk through how the union got involved, and explain why this ruling matters on the groun...
Send a text You know those blokes who show up on-site and instantly make you go, “Yeah... this is gonna be interesting”? We talk about them — and the legends who balance it out. In this ep, we get into: What makes a “mad unit” on-site (and how to spot one quick)The legends who hold things together while the chaos unfoldsCrew dynamics, respect, and why the job isn’t always about the moneyDave’s brand new gig and what the first week’s really like after a fresh startSafety Smarts, let's not los...
Send a text Shae Lui reckons he was just a broke bloke working airport security, earning $38k a year. So he packed his bags, rolled the dice on Moranbah, and cracked his way into mining. Now he’s pulling six figures, cooks up feeds online, and has a massive TikTok following. In this ep, we chat with Shae about how he: Manifested his way into mining with zero tradeGot scouted for MasterChef from his cooking vidsCopped the cold steak curse at the auditionsBuilt a solid social media following w...
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