Melbourne-Northern Suburbs

Welcome to series 2 of the Melbourne Northern Suburbs podcast. This will be the lockdown series with my co-host Rick O'Brien. In this episode we talk about the different ways of how businesses are using online classes to keep their businesses up and running during these lockdown times. Rick explains how his business "Proactive Self Defence" are using it in his weekly classes and I talk about how I am offering Skype music lessons and collaborating with musicians from around the world to keep the music alive. proactiveselfdefence.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=youDosS_qM8&list=RDMMyouDosS_qM8&start_radio=1  

In this episode I went live on the Mernda Residents Notice Board to find out about all the upcoming events in the Northern Suburbs.

In this episode I talk to John from SMP hair clinic in Bundoora. Check out my facebook page for more photos and videos of my personal experience with Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP). Click on the link to get in contact with John. Don’t forget to mention this podcast for a great discount.  https://smphairclinic.com.au   Sponsors: Bung Pai Thai Massage:  https://www.facebook.com/BungPaiThaiMassage/ https://youtu.be/oWpK8ZuEs_k   Proactive Self Defence:  https://www.facebook.com/proactiveselfdefencemelbourne/ https://proactiveselfdefence.com   Roach Music School https://www.facebook.com/roachmusicschool/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG5Xhalxi2c   For more information about the podcast and what is coming up check out the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AdamRoachhost/ email: adroach1@hotmail.com

In this episode I am joined with my brother Darren Roach to talk about our original band "Eclipse" that we started back in 1988 ,in the Northern Suburbs, and then with the original line up in 1989 with Lisa Asta on vocals and Darren Gray on bass. (later with Mark Turner on guitar/vocals). We look back at the last 30 years and talk about how we first started, the songwriting process and get to jam on some of the songs acoustically and by listening to the original recordings. Sponsors: Bung Pai Thai Massage:  https://www.facebook.com/BungPaiThaiMassage/ https://youtu.be/oWpK8ZuEs_k   Proactive Self Defence:  https://www.facebook.com/proactiveselfdefencemelbourne/ https://proactiveselfdefence.com   Roach Music School https://www.facebook.com/roachmusicschool/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG5Xhalxi2c   For more information about the podcast and what is coming up check out the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AdamRoachhost/ email: adroach1@hotmail.com

In this episode I am giving away 2 free tickets to the Chinese Circus Spectacular. All you need to do is listen to the podcast to find out how you can win: Here are the first 2 steps: Go to my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/AdamRoachhost/ Like and share the post about the Chinese Circus Spectacular.   If you would like to know more about the circus or purchase tickets, go to the following site: https://chinesecircusspectacular.com.au or https://www.facebook.com/chinesecircusspectacular/   Sponsors: Bung Pai Thai Massage:  https://www.facebook.com/BungPaiThaiMassage/ https://youtu.be/oWpK8ZuEs_k   Proactive Self Defence:  https://www.facebook.com/proactiveselfdefencemelbourne/ https://proactiveselfdefence.com   Roach Music School https://www.facebook.com/roachmusicschool/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG5Xhalxi2c   For more information about the podcast and what is coming up check out the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AdamRoachhost/ email: adroach1@hotmail.com

In this episode I talk to Kristy Mellish from Showtime Music Entertainment about her business and how she first got into the entertainment business.  Kristy is also my sister so we talk about growing around the music with myself and my brother Darren. http://www.show-time-music.com   Sponsors: Bung Pai Thai Massage:  https://www.facebook.com/BungPaiThaiMassage/ https://youtu.be/oWpK8ZuEs_k   Proactive Self Defence:    https://www.facebook.com/proactiveselfdefencemelbourne/ https://proactiveselfdefence.com   Roach Music School https://www.facebook.com/roachmusicschool/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG5Xhalxi2c   For more information about the podcast and what is coming up check out the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AdamRoachhost/ email: adroach1@hotmail.com

In this episode I talk to Matthew Odgers from Links Community Garden in Lalor. We talk about how he first come up with the idea turning the empty land into what it is today. https://www.facebook.com/groups/LinksCommunityGarden/ Sponsors: Bung Pai Thai Massage:  https://www.facebook.com/BungPaiThaiMassage/ https://youtu.be/oWpK8ZuEs_k   Proactive Self Defence:  https://www.facebook.com/proactiveselfdefencemelbourne/ https://proactiveselfdefence.com   Roach Music School https://www.facebook.com/roachmusicschool/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG5Xhalxi2c   For more information about the podcast and what is coming up check out the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AdamRoachhost/ email: adroach1@hotmail.com

In this episode I talk to Steven Tann who is the owner of Green Door Digital.  Anyone in the business world needs to listen to this podcast as it opens up the new way of promoting your business and getting the best out of Facebook messaging for your business. You will hear how Steven can help build a chatbot for you to get the most out  of marketing plus some great advice including the 24-1 method!! www.greendoordigital.com   Sponsors: Bung Pai Thai Massage:  https://www.facebook.com/BungPaiThaiMassage/ https://youtu.be/oWpK8ZuEs_k   Proactive Self Defence:    https://www.facebook.com/proactiveselfdefencemelbourne/ https://proactiveselfdefence.com   Roach Music School https://www.facebook.com/roachmusicschool/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG5Xhalxi2c   For more information about the podcast and what is coming up check out the Facebook page:   https://www.facebook.com/AdamRoachhost/ email: adroach1@hotmail.com

In this episode I talk to Amanda Radovic from Mernda Parkrun and find out all about the run that is held every Saturday in Mernda. Amanda lets us know about all the different park runs around Melbourne and globally. To register for the free park runs click on one of the following links: www.parkrun.com.au/mernda https://www.facebook.com/merndaparkrun/     Sponsors: Bung Pai Thai Massage:  https://www.facebook.com/BungPaiThaiMassage/ https://youtu.be/oWpK8ZuEs_k   Proactive Self Defence:  https://www.facebook.com/proactiveselfdefencemelbourne/ https://proactiveselfdefence.com   Roach Music School https://www.facebook.com/roachmusicschool/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG5Xhalxi2c   For more information about the podcast and what is coming up check out the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AdamRoachhost/ email: adroach1@hotmail.com

In this episode I go back to the archives of 2 of my podcasts with Iain Archibald from my other podcast called “Become a guitarist today”. Iain is a local country rock artist from Whittlesea, now living in Kilmore.  The first half of the podcast is from episode 6 of BAGT back in late 2017 where we talk about how Iain first got started with his first teacher…me! The second half of the podcast is from episode #17 of BAGT in early 2018 where we break down his album and listen to snippets of each song and find out some of the background to the songs. www.iainarchibald.com    Sponsors: Bung Pai Thai Massage:  https://www.facebook.com/BungPaiThaiMassage/ https://youtu.be/oWpK8ZuEs_k   Proactive Self Defence:  https://www.facebook.com/proactiveselfdefencemelbourne/ https://proactiveselfdefence.com   Roach Music School https://www.facebook.com/roachmusicschool/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG5Xhalxi2c   For more information about the podcast and what is coming up check out the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AdamRoachhost/

A little podcast to keep you updated on what's happening our area in the northern suburbs. June 20th 2019.   Sponsors: Bung Pai Thai Massage:  https://www.facebook.com/BungPaiThaiMassage/ https://youtu.be/oWpK8ZuEs_k   Proactive Self Defence:  https://www.facebook.com/proactiveselfdefencemelbourne/ https://proactiveselfdefence.com   Roach Music School https://www.facebook.com/roachmusicschool/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG5Xhalxi2c   For more information about the podcast and what is coming up check out the Facebook page:   https://www.facebook.com/AdamRoachhost/ email: adroach1@hotmail.com

In this episode I talk to Touran Asaad from the Hiking Squad. We find out how Touran first got into doing the hiking squad and what people can expect from the hikes. Coming face to face with kangaroos plus Herbalife. Individual health results from Herbalife Nutrition will vary and they do not claim to cure anything. You can contact Touran at one of the following links: https://www.facebook.com/groups/318211615511250/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010069810064 Instagram: touran.asaad   Sponsors: Bung Pai Thai Massage:  https://www.facebook.com/BungPaiThaiMassage/ https://youtu.be/oWpK8ZuEs_k   Proactive Self Defence:  https://www.facebook.com/proactiveselfdefencemelbourne/ https://proactiveselfdefence.com   Roach Music School https://www.facebook.com/roachmusicschool/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG5Xhalxi2c For more information about the podcast and what is coming up check out the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AdamRoachhost/ email: adroach1@hotmail.com

In this episode I talk to Samantha John from Lyfelynes family history who is genealogist and researcher. I am joined with my co-host Basil Roach, my father. We talk about how Samantha can help anyone with their family trees and help find a long lost relative. We talk about the different sites that can also help with the family tree: ancestry.com myheritage.com findmypast.com 23andme.com gedmatch.com    To find out more about LyfeLynes click on the following link: Lyfelynes.com https://www.facebook.com/LyfelynesFamilyHistory/   Sponsors: Bung Pai Thai Massage:  https://www.facebook.com/BungPaiThaiMassage/ https://youtu.be/oWpK8ZuEs_k   Proactive Self Defence:  https://www.facebook.com/proactiveselfdefencemelbourne/ https://proactiveselfdefence.com   Roach Music School https://www.facebook.com/roachmusicschool/   For more information about the podcast and what is coming up check out the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AdamRoachhost/ email: adroach1@hotmail.com

In this episode I talk to Fabian Wright from “The Wright Coffee 2 U” a mobile coffee business. Fabian lets us know how he first got into the business and shares some great advice for anyone else looking at getting into their own business. We also talk about when we first crossed paths back in the early 90's competing against each other in our original bands "Eclipse" and "Kraven" and we have a listen to our old demo recordings. Check out Fabian's facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thewrightcoffee2u.com.au/   Sponsors: Bung Pai Thai Massage:  https://www.facebook.com/BungPaiThaiMassage/ https://youtu.be/oWpK8ZuEs_k Proactive Self Defence:  https://www.facebook.com/proactiveselfdefencemelbourne/ https://proactiveselfdefence.com   Roach Music School https://www.facebook.com/roachmusicschool/   For more information about the podcast and what is coming up check out the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AdamRoachhost/ email: adroach1@hotmail.com

In this episode I am actually the one being interviewed from Rick O’Brien about my music school ”Roach Music School”. Rick asks some great questions like what age should people start music lessons and all about the different instruments that are available for learning. Make sure lesson to the end for the curly question!   Sponsors: Bung Pai Thai Massage:  https://www.facebook.com/BungPaiThaiMassage/   Proactive Self Defence:  https://www.facebook.com/proactiveselfdefencemelbourne/ https://proactiveselfdefence.com   Roach Music School https://www.facebook.com/roachmusicschool/   For more information about the podcast and what is coming up check out the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AdamRoachhost/   email: adroach1@hotmail.com

In this episode I talk to Mayanne Eve who is a mental health social worker who provides one on one mental health counselling in Doreen. Maryanne lets us know about the courses she runs as well and all about her own podcast “The Mindful Life”. https://www.facebook.com/mentalhealthcounsellingandhypnobirthing/ Check out Maryanne's podcast: Apple/ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/mindful-life-podcast/id1445597918?mt=2 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5Ombl1847CvQNoQqGLsUUH Google Podcast for Android https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83Y2MxM2I0L3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz   Sponsors: Bung Pai Thai Massage:  https://www.facebook.com/BungPaiThaiMassage/   Proactive Self Defence:  https://www.facebook.com/proactiveselfdefencemelbourne/ https://proactiveselfdefence.com   Roach Music School https://www.facebook.com/roachmusicschool/   For more information about the podcast and what is coming up check out the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AdamRoachhost/   email: adroach1@hotmail.com

In this episode I am joined with Mindy Arnold from Feathered Ink. We talk about how she first got started with her business, cosmetic tattoos. She explains about all the different types of eyebrow tattooing and the other services they provide at Feathered Ink. http://www.featheredink.com.au   Sponsors: Bung Pai Thai Massage:  https://www.facebook.com/BungPaiThaiMassage/   Proactive Self Defence:  https://www.facebook.com/proactiveselfdefencemelbourne/ https://proactiveselfdefence.com   Roach Music School https://www.facebook.com/roachmusicschool/   For more information about the podcast and what is coming up check out the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AdamRoachhost/   email: adroach1@hotmail.com  

In this episode I talk to Snez from Sentience Personal Training in South Morang. Snez gives us a great insight to what they offer and what can expect from the personal training. Snez answers some of the most common questions about nutrition, sleep and when is the best time to work out. https://sentiencept.com.au https://www.facebook.com/SentiencePT/   Sponsors: Bung Pai Thai Massage:  https://www.facebook.com/BungPaiThaiMassage/   Proactive Self Defence:  https://www.facebook.com/proactiveselfdefencemelbourne/ https://proactiveselfdefence.com   Roach Music School https://www.facebook.com/roachmusicschool/   For more information about the podcast and what is coming up check out the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AdamRoachhost/ email: adroach1@hotmail.com

In this episode I am joined with Ollie Atanasovska who is a cosmetic nurse and also yoga teacher. We talk about her journey into becoming a cosmetic nurse and the different nursing departments she has been involved in. https://imperiallady.com.au https://b-m.facebook.com/NurseOllie/   Sponsors: Bung Pai Thai Massage:  https://www.facebook.com/BungPaiThaiMassage/   Proactive Self Defence:  https://www.facebook.com/proactiveselfdefencemelbourne/ https://proactiveselfdefence.com   Roach Music School https://www.facebook.com/roachmusicschool/   For more information about the podcast and what is coming up check out the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AdamRoachhost/   email: adroach1@hotmail.com

In this episode I talk to Wes Widgway who is the president of the Doreen RSL. We talk about what people can expect once there is a facility for the RSL and the 3 different types of membership. If there are any businesses that would like to get involved, make sure you get in contact with Wes. https://www.facebook.com/DoreenRSL/   Sponsors: Bung Pai Thai Massage:  https://www.facebook.com/BungPaiThaiMassage/   Proactive Self Defence:  https://www.facebook.com/proactiveselfdefencemelbourne/ https://proactiveselfdefence.com   Roach Music School https://www.facebook.com/roachmusicschool/   For more information about the podcast and what is coming up check out the Facebook page:   https://www.facebook.com/AdamRoachhost/   email: adroach1@hotmail.com