The Blokes in Your Ear

Today the Blokes in Your Ear bring you our good friend Hernan 'Spice' Pavez. Spice has been working in the fitness world for years and has built up an extensive knowledge of the human body, Strength & Conditioning, injury prevention and how to succeed in the sporting and health arena. Spice has worked with athletes, clients with long term health disease and a range of people so far. He has a Masters of Exercise Physiology, is a Strength & Conditioning Coach and is currently completing his Masters of Physiotherapy. He is on his journey to working with sports most elite athletes and shares his passion and knowledge during this chat.  Thanks for supporting the Blokes in your Ear Podcast. If you enjoyed this chat and learnt something, recommend the episode to a friend and check out our 44 previous episodes!

Welcome back to episode #44 of the Blokes in Your Ear! :) This week we talk about the book 'Atomic Habits' and how this has helped me build positive habits and rid of negative ones to change your life for the better! If you are keen to improve your life this episode is the one for you! It gives you practical advice in why we form our habits and how to set your environment up for success rather than failure! If you liked the episode please like us on Facebook, Follow us on Instagram at Blokes in your ear and send us a message if you have any questions or want to suggest a topic for us to delve into for you! :)  Sit back, and enjoy the episode!

We're back baby! :)  This week on the show Tom flies solo and gives the BIYE listener an update of what the crew have been up to in 2022. Some big life changes have been made and many new experiences have been had. From moving to the Northern Territory, to Travelling Thailand, many fun adventures have taken place as well as some hurdles and challenges that come along with stepping out of your comfort zone and going against the grain of people's expectations. Sit back and enjoy the chat!

This week we have young gun cricketer and all round good bloke Brayden Stepien on the show. ‘Stepo’ as he’s better known is a prolific left-handed batsman that likes to play aggressively and take the game by the scruff off its neck. He is a Bendigo local, starting out playing for White Hills cricket club and making the move down to Melbourne to try his hand at premier cricket, playing for Carlton and featuring in the Melbourne renegades’ team in the BBL. Stepo recently moved down to Tasmania for a lifestyle change as well as to open up more opportunities for his cricket career. It was fun to sit down with Stepo and have a chat about his junior cricket days in Bendigo and the changes that he’s made as he has progressed through the ranks with his training, diet and professionalism. Stepo gives sound advice to young people and anyone who’s looking to achieve something in their life. He reflects on how far he has come and what his plans and aspirations are for the future. We also chat about a few funny stories from Stepo’s footy career.

This week on the show we have superstar Matthew Richardson, better known as ‘Richo’.  Richo had an amazing career playing in the AFL for the Richmond Tigers for 16 seasons. He shared what it was like growing up in Tasmania, playing sport and having a Father that played for Richmond. He also shared his philosophy on work ethic and how he strived to be the best he can be, along with some funny stories and insights from his playing days and his transition into the media. Richo has recently become a father and we talk about how this has changed his perspective on life. He is a lovely guy and explains the importance of being yourself and being comfortable in your own skin.  Enjoy the Blokes in your Ear!

Jackie is a professional poker player, with over $1 Million in winnings, placing her in the top 30 Australian players of all time. She discussed how she got into the game and the lack of representation for females within the elite players.  It was a pleasure to discuss life, poker and more and we hope you enjoy :)

Ricky Nixon is a high profile personality in the AFL world. After playing multiple VFL seasons across 3 clubs, Ricky create an empire of player management, recruiting the likes of Gary Ablett Sr., Wayne Carey, Tony Lockett and more! He spoke to use about his time growing up as a Bendigo boy, being picked up by Carlton, and life after footy. Ricky has now moved on from the game and is looking to do good where he can within Australia through his charity Kicking for Cancer and his business Vital Health Checks. He was great to chat to and we got some great life lessons and stories along the way! Enjoy!

Paul Worsteling is a sport fisherman, television and radio host and entrepreneur, best known for his work on TV, hosting over 500 episodes of IFish. Paul discusses how he started out as a fisherman and the steps he took (and challenges he faced) to become one of Australia's best known fishing hosts. He gives some great words of advice for budding business starters and fisherman, as well as some great life lessons and stories that shaped his experiences in life so far. It was a ripping chat and we hope you enjoy!

Welcome back to another pod!  In this episode the boys discuss the previous and upcoming Champions League games, the Richmond FC groping incidents, as well as the culture surrounding team sports and how it may be changing over time! If you enjoyed this episode, follow us on Spotify, Facebook and Instagram! :)

We're back after a brief absence, discussing one of our all time favourite shows, The Simpsons! From favourite episodes and characters, to predicting the future, we talk all things we love about the show! Be sure to share your memories and favourite moments from the show with us!

In today's pod, the lads discuss the return of AFL, their aspirations for the future and why setting goals is important to develop as a person! From starting a gym to moving abroad, there is great variety in what the boys are aiming to achieve. If you enjoyed this podcast, check us out on Facebook at 'The Blokes In Your Ear' or Instagram @blokesinyourear :)

This week the boys discuss the events unfolding around the world, specifically in the United States. They touch on the statistics showcasing the difference in treatment from police and prison officials around the world towards minority groups, personal thoughts on the topic, why it is such a big problem in most countries and much more. We strongly support this movement and if you have any additional information or thoughts to inform us or just share with us, leave them below :) 

Rob Munday works as a Gaming YouTube Talent Manager. He also commentates for major e-Sports events and tournaments around the country.  Esports is a fast-growing industry that has gained a massive following and features very talented and hard-working competitors. Rob shares his upbringing, motivations, how he started commentating games and his journey to where he is today.  If you enjoyed this podcast, check us out on Facebook at ‘The Blokes In Your Ear’ or on Instagram @blokesinyourear

Dan Cowan is a recent author with an adventurous heart that has led him all over the world.  His recent book "The Journals of Micah: A memoir of many through the eyes of one" talks about his adventures and struggles throughout his years abroad. Today's episode we talk about his travels what made him write about  his experiences and what the future might hold for him. Listeners be advised that we do touch on mental health and to remember that if any of the topics we cover are too heavy, please reach out to a friend, family or even a service such as beyond blue. If you enjoyed this episode, check us out on Facebook at 'The Blokes In Your Ear' or on Instagram @blokesinyourear :)

Riley works as a Bowen Therapist. Bowen therapy is a contemporary practice for relieving pain and recovering from injuries.  It is a non-invasive therapy that flicks the muscle rather than massaging it deeply. Riley explains how he got into Bowen therapy, the philosophy behind it, the clients that he treats, the effectiveness of this practice and his plans for the future.  If you enjoyed this podcast, check us out on Facebook at ‘The Blokes In Your Ear’ or on Instagram @blokesinyourear :)

Steph competes in parkour competitions around the world. Parkour is an up and coming sport that requires you to manipulate your body in and around objects through a course or freestyle in the street.  Steph explains how she got into parkour and motivations for why she continues to push herself to the limit.  If you enjoyed this podcast, check us out on Facebook at ‘The Blokes In Your Ear’ or on Instagram @blokesinyourear

Sam is a professional cricketer. He is the Wicketkeeper/ Batsman for the Victorian Bushrangers in state cricket and the Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League. In this episode we chat about cricket and life. Sam shares his motivations, how he balances training and his personal life, his knowledge of cricket, as well as his interests outside of the game.  If you enjoyed this podcast, check us out on Facebook at ‘The Blokes In Your Ear’ or on Instagram @blokesinyourear :)

Local indie artist Billy Volkofsky sat down for a chat with us to talk about making music, creativity, putting your self out there and much more! It was a great insight into making your own sound and creating music from scratch, as well as a general chat about life and finding that creative spark. If you want to check out his music, go to Billy Volkofsky on Spotify and YouTube! If you enjoyed this, check us out on Facebook at 'The Blokes In Your Ear' or on Instagram @blokesinyourear :)

Lewis is a prosthetist and engineer passionate about his work, with a love for LEGO.  In his episode we speak to Lewis about prosthetics, including advancements and future technology, as well as the challenges to overcome, his love for LEGO, how he became one of two Australian LEGO Master Builders, what made him start his Lego lightsaber business 'built_bricks' and much more. If you enjoyed this podcast, check us out on Facebook at 'The Blokes In Your Ear' or on Instagram @blokesinyourear :)

Austin is the owner of AFLHP Coaching where he helps footballers with motor skill acquisition and development. A masterful young tactician, he is extremely passionate about Aussie Rules and has had a wide range of experience in football clubs including coaching in the AFLW, Tactician and Football Analyst at Essendon Football Club!  Austin has a remarkable story on how his resilience and persistence has enabled him to face major setbacks in life and come out on top! If you enjoyed this podcast be sure to check us out on Facebook at 'The Blokes In Your Ear' and Instagram @blokesinyourear :)