HORSES MOUTH

Well It's been 9 years and two months since Corey and I last spoke on the Horses Mouth !  WTF Seriously feels a bit like yesterday, but it's not!  For those of you that don't know who Corey is, he's a master craftsman surfboard shaper, father, husband, and surfer, his lineage runs deep, through a close relationship with his late great father Rusty Graham, who guided him in the industry since he was a little tacker sweeping foam out of shaping bays of some of Australias best shapers and looking for the illusive brass magnet ! Corey has been on a wild ride of his own within his craft, losing faith, walking away, coming back, getting lost and emerging through blood sweat and tears to be renowned as one of Aussie's best surfboard shapers, and to solidify this further he's recently been invited to be one of eleven shapers in the Stab magazine electric acid surfboard test, huge honor. Anyway you get the gist he's real deal legend and foam frother  I hope you enjoy our chat

In this episode I had the good fortune of chatting with Elana Connor @peregrinasails, Sailor, Captain, global traverser, she's sailing around the world solo but I can't not mention her trusty four-legged companion Zia, together on their trusty boat Winfola are sprinkling fairy dust one port at a time to those who need help the most, our kids and especially those of abusive households or in the foster care system, as a childhood abuse survivor, she knows exactly how hard it is for kids in this situation to find hope or role models, and knows exactly how much meeting one person and having a good experience with them can alter the trajectory of one's life.  Want to know more about Elana or reach out to her www.peregrinasails.com is her website if you're inspired by Elana's life and mission she has a patrion linked in her website for donations, everything helps !  @peregrinasails is her Instagram  She'll be at Hobson's Bay doing a homelessness charity on 5 October www.latitude.asn.au is the link for that  And if you're wondering about the Geelong sail marine trade program she mentions in the chat the link is here www.makingwaves.au  Elana thanks so much for being a guest on HM and keep making the world a healthier place one port at a time : )

In this episode I had the good fortune of speaking with award-winning photographer Katey Shearer, Katey is such an awesome Human, She's a real tough cookie, a wolf in sheep's clothing you might say, to hold true to a creative life of any sort, let alone thrive, isn't for the faint-hearted. Katey is a true free thinker and always radiates positivity with a big smile when I've seen her out lurking with a lens.  I do hope you enjoy our chat....& Katey thanks for coming over and hopping into the captain's chair.

This 100th Episode I had the good fortune of speaking with singer-songwriter Ella Sweeney. Ella Sweeney is a force, She's such an awesome musician If you've not heard her music stop reading go to Spotify type in Ella Sweeney and give it a spin, Ella has performed all over the place, pubs clubs festivals weddings parties anything haha,  as she discusses some of her earlier gigs this will make more sense! When she's not onstage she works in Youth Development which is such an important space to be giving ones time, especially in the modern world, So yeah she really walks the walk - and is such a great inspiration to kids and adults alike of what one can do to make community stronger and a better place, and when she's not helping the youth of Australia or on stage she can be quite often found lurking the coastal carparks looking for a surf ---- Just as long as it's not hair day !! Ella thanks so much for coming over and I hope you enjoy our chat !

Max de Been is one of the nicest lethal weapons walking around in plain clothes, He's super happy-go-lucky friendly chiller - but don't be fooled   - When he's not playing golf or surfing he's Gee'd up and coaching or rolling at DE BEEN Brazilian Jiu Jitzu Acadamy in Torquay which is the longest running BJJ Acadamy in Australia, Max's resume reads like a superhero, cast in a save the world Hollywood script, youngest BJJ blackbelt in Australia, youngest black belt National champion, 3rd Place World Championships, 1x Brazilian National Champion, 11x Pan Pacific Champion, 7 x Australian National Champion, 10 x Victorian State Champion, Now if that wrap sheet isn't getting on to your team of amigo's to help you save the world when the intergalactic baddies come, Idk who is ! But on a more serious note, Max is such a great human, feel lucky to know him and to have had the opportunity to chat on the Horses Mouth, thanks again Max.  And I hope you enjoy our chat

Donny 'The Don' Allcroft started life in England in the 1940s - From this day and age that period of humanity truly looks like the wild west, the shit you could do on the daily back then, would have you on the BBC top 10 most read in today's gentrified modern world. The Don Hails from this period, Good with his hands, he followed in his father's footsteps as a plumber, before moving to Australia in his late teens and being drawn into what was the beginning of a surfing life not just for him but for many that shaped what modern surfing is today! It wasn't long before The Don was a local in Torquay and regarded as one of the great craftsman of foam - his passion, knowledge, and thirst have him still today highly regarded and connected in a league of legends, Shaping for Pyke, Ripcurl, Mark Richards, Dick Brewer and his own brand Sunbird Surfboards. The Don is a true gentleman of the Land and Sea, He knows how to yarn with the best of them, and sometimes its a decoy so watch him in the water, one of the elders of Winki. I feel privileged to have had Donny over for a chin wag   Hope you enjoy our chat

Tom Robb is such a good soul and I truly believe if the world had more Tom Robbs than,,,,IDK fill the blanc on Baddies in the world, corporate soul-sucking vampires we'd actually have a shot at world peace, Tom is a self-development coach who works with individuals, schools, and Corporates, runs workshops all over Australia, he's a true humanitarian who has a real taste for adventure, a true inquisitive soul, I hope you enjoy our chat. If you'd like to know more about Tom his website is https://www.lifeistheway.com.au/ or Insta @lifeis_theway

What a pleasure it was meeting David and his wife Claudia, thanks so much for the amazing experience and being so welcoming and awesome with me.  David is from Colombia, he now resides in Melbourne with his wife, and what a journey it has been for him, and how life throws us curve balls, David's dream from a young age was to become a Doctor, and he got there with flying colors, But was it enough ? were the lures of prestige and modern world too much? David went to the edge of life and death and is back to tell the story from an amazingly full and rich place he now resides in, in his heart, wiser, happier and still on a healing and being of service to others journey.  Feel so blessed to have met David and Claudia  I hope you enjoy our chat

This chat I had the amazing fortune of speaking with none other than Jack McCoy, For those of you who don't know who Jack is you need to pull your head out of the bloody sand and slap yourself around the face, Jack is probably the most influential surf filmmaker of the past 50 years, his films, the cinematography in and out of the water, music choice and humor all have been game-changing in the industry.  Jacks a long time hero of mine, his films shaped me at a time of my life when I was desperate for an anchor, and my imagination of living a life somewhat like what Jack was portraying in Bunyip Dreaming and The Green Iguana was second to none.  When Jack said yes to having a chat with me I was beyond stoked.  So if you're out there Jack, Thanks so much ! I super enjoyed the hang.  On May 1st Jack starts Australian tour - The 25th Anniversary of the 'Occumentary' , I'll drop a link in here - I'm going to Lorne screening can't wait    https://www.jackmccoy.com/occy-tour

Cheyenne is such a present-in-the-moment amazing human, Truly a seeker and or searcher of her soul and the natural world around her. I first noticed her playing with a friend of mine's daughter at the beach and she seemed so free and uninhibited, and I was like is she on Mushrooms, in a joking manner, and my friend laughed and said noooo that's just Cheyenne - She's just free and doesn't care, refreshing yeah, she's on a journey and she's just been in India studying for three months, now visiting Australia, she's hugged 35 million people --- What I spat out ! will she come on the podcast ? Cheyenne is a true beautiful open soul that is going deep with healing and what it means to be a human who truly is connected to a deeper aspect of self that is rarely seen in Western society. I thank you so much for coming over and having a chat Cheyenne

Jamie Powell  I first met Jamie Powell at the Jan Juc Boardriders many moons ago, He told me He like the Horses Mouth so I instantly liked him, it was 3 to 4 ft wild onshore day and He was in my first heat, it was one of those surfs where its hard to see where people are sitting and what they are doing, bit of a washing machine, I managed to see him take off on one and watched him race a section and boost a nice punt, and I thought fuck! who the fuck is this guy.  Jamie is a musician and is in the band 3 Humps on Spotify...check em out they rock !...by day he's a civil engineer who works super hard and knows how to grind it out and when he's finished with work ( by night ) he's a rogue underground slab hunter, forever on a mission to jag a cooking left. This podcast is bit of a two-part series, All business up front and party at the back.  I admire the way Jamie gets about and gets it done Thanks heaps for coming over Jamie Powell  Yeeeew

Gerard Black is such a wonderful human, I feel honored to have had a Yak with the great man.  I do love talking to an artist, but especially when they are so connected to land and lineage, there is a real awareness Gerard carries.  Gerard is originally from Worimi Country Newcastle area But has spent most of his time on Wadawurrung land around Torquay, till his latest shift a bit further west. Gerard's art can be found far and wide, to name but a few - Geelong Art Centre, Newcastle Knights jersey, The Australian Open, Xavier Rudd, Patagonia, and on Bodys alike as he and his wife also have a Tidal Tattoo in Torquay. I loved having a yak with Gerard - I hope you enjoy  Cheers Geeeeerrrraaarrd.

Eva hails originally from Sweden but San Fransico is home,  She's an awesome human, driven and on a mission to help others while enjoying her own peace of mind, it hasn't always been this way !!!  we are lucky to have her here in Australia at the moment, and I'm super lucky our lives crossed paths! She's so straight up, authentic, and warm and is doing her best to help people change their lives and move through whatever blocks that may be holding them back. She's had over 30 years in the field of helping and educating people to heal on a multitude of levels but truly loves Somatic healing. I really enjoyed chatting with her. I hope you enjoy our chat.  If you enjoy our chat she can be reached through her website https://www.evaangvert.com/

Hi there welcome to 2024 Horses mouth,  and it's my great pleasure to introduce SHANE RAYMOND, What a bloke, Family man, Boss man at ST Raymond Plumming Torquay, skater, Surfer, Motocross Maddog, Bush Lover, Crossfitter, Boxer, Throw in a bit of Jiu jitz and you've got yourself a modern-day Spartan warrior, with an epic outlook and on life, Raymos a great mate of mine, he's such a rock, no bullshit kinda guy - not scared to talk about the hard things and challenges day to day life throws at us all! He's lived his life thus far on his terms with the throttle on full noise, I don't think he's ever taken a backward step and if I didn't know him the way I do, I'd be a little scared, but scratch the surface and he's one of the most caring and giving people I know.  Hope you enjoy our yarn  yeeew

Robbo hails from the deep southwest of Victoria, yup the hairdresser murder town of Portland, it's a tough old Victorian town that has shaped Robbo you might say, He's one of those guys, head down and gets about his business, And he's in the business of destroying waves, if fact he's so good at doing so that he very nearly won Bells Beach WCT event in 2009 coming through from a wild card with fire in the belly to be pipped at the post by mr smooth Joel Parkinson  - more will be revealed -, His knowledge of destroying waves also had him voted Australian Surf Coach of the year in 2021, huge accomplishment and honor when you think how many surfers and coaches there are on our gigantic island home, he's currently CEO of Surfing Victoria loves his job and family and was an honor to have as a guest in the Horses Mouth  Thanks, Robbo

Hi There and thanks for Tuning in, This Episode I talk with Graeme Stockton, Graeme is the real deal when it comes to walking the walk. He does so much behind the scenes to care for the land we live and love on! He is a super-intelligent human who is so intune with the Natural world we tramps around on, he cares so much for the natural world and the Symbios it represents to humanity and our plight. Think Global Act Local is Graeme to a Tee.  As we press on and heat up I think these conversations are paramount ! I hope you enjoy our chat  Thanks Graeme

Xavier Morello is one of those guys, I like bumping into, He is a family man, who's always up to something and always has something funny to talk about.  He's always on a family adventure of some sort, mold certainly doesn't grow under the Morello's feet or he's driving around in a hugely pimped and colorful Wildlife Xposure van - a Bit of a local Steve Irwin you might say ! quite enthusiastic like Steve too !!!  We chat in the surf a lot and Xav is always up for a creative yarn, he's got a wide scope of intelligence and intuition and often leaves me scratching my head --- But I didn't quite know exactly what he was doing with all the animals I'd see him with in pictures on the social medias, So I thought what better opportunity than to get him in for a chat on Horses Mouth! So chat it up we did! I hope you enjoy our yarn and idle through Xav's life with a few laughs along the way ! Thanks Xav

Sean Doherty is a journalist, surfer, father, partner, corporate watchdog, owner of Surfing World magazine ( now longest running Australian surfing mag ), head of brand engagement at Patagonia Australia, he's chairperson at Surfrider Foundation Australia, he's seriously a force, with close to 50k followers @seano888 Instagram he's a real pain in the ass if you're in the fossil fuel industry or a politician who's not got our best interests at heart. Seans is a real humanitarian - who really cares about the planet we inhabit and our connection to it, and I love talking to him, the cut of his jib is no bullshit and stands behind his words.  I hope you enjoy our chat  Cheer again Sean

This week I had the good fortune of chatting with Sue Brooks, Sue is such an amazing creative, gentle soul that loves storytelling and all that goes along with it, She's a Director, Writer, Producer, Photographer, and Gardner -  lover of nature and the coast. She's directed some amazing films such as Japanese Story and Looking for Grace to name but a couple and worked with some of Australia's best Actors, writers, and producers.  If you'd like to see Sue's and Alison's Film Japanese Story which is screening at the Melbourne Film Festival which starts next week. it's screening on the 6th Aug 4.30 pm below is the link. https://miff.com.au/program/film/japanese-story She's a force of nature if you look at the body of work behind her and know the industry it's truly impressive. I really feel honored know and to have had Sue pop in for a cuppa and chat with me in the Horse's mouth, so thanks Sue, and hope you enjoy our chat. She's a force of nature if you look at the body of work behind her and know the industry it's truly impressive. I really feel honored to know and to have had Sue pop in for a cuppa and chat with me in the Horse's mouth, so thanks Sue, and hope you enjoy our chat.

Mark Willett is a dude whos been on one hell of a ride ! literally and figuratively. Such a great guy is Mark, I met Mark through surfing and chatting at 13th Beach and have kept in touch ever since., He's been a super supportive person to me on my journey with Horse's Mouth which I just love. Helps keep me inspired.  During this chat Mark tells me about his growing up and how in a way following his heart and finding a life on and around the ocean has given him a life beyond his wildest dreams, He's surfed all over the world and been  / still is a professional sailor who's raced sailboats around the globe, in waters and storms that'd have you wishing you were curled up at the feet of your parent's bed wishing it was just a bad dream! Alas it isn't and you gotta pony up ( my words not his )  Mark, Mick Sowry, and Jock Serong have an amazing magazine called Great Ocean it truly is a beautiful publication  This one will be a blockbuster, showcasing the Great Southern Reef alongside all those regular GOQ morsels of deliciousness: Featured Feathers and Fins, the Church of The Open Sky, Bandini, Mislaid Books and more. Get your pre order at  https://www.greatocean.com.au/