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Join Rob, Connor and trainee Tyson as they delve into the mindsets and journeys of incredible people who have faced adversity and come out stronger on the other side. Tune in for very real stories and interviews featuring household names as well as unknown inspiring people who have had an impact on their local community and the lives of many others! From Australian outdoor education company Black Diamond Adventures.

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On this episode of the Black Diamond Trainee Plog series we are joined by trainee Maeve. Coming to the end of her first year as a Black Diamond Trainee, Maeve reviews her year as part of the Black Diamond team and recalls the highs, lows, lessons learned and mistakes made. Join the hosts Rob, Connor and Big T and special guest Maeve to find out more!
Over the next few weeks the Black Diamond Trainees will be sharing a Plog (podcast-blog) they have written at Rob's request. This week join us as we chat to Trainee Sara. Coming to the end of a two year traineeship Sara reviews her last two years as part of the Black Diamond team and recalls the highs, lows, lessons learned and mistakes made. Join the hosts Rob, Connor and Big T and special guest Sara to find out more!
Welcome back to what was once the 'Adventuristic Podcast', now renamed the 'Black Diamond Adventures Podcast'. With a new name comes new stories to tell, be sure to tune into this new season as the team talk more about their own experiences and adventures between the last episode to now. From COVID, El Nina and car breakdowns, will the team ever catch a break? Join the returning hosts Rob, Connor and Big T along with podcast trainee Sara to find out!
On the final episode of season one the boys talk to Arjun Bhogal, a man with an incredible story about how he walked across the world from the UK to Australia. Arjun details the extraordinary 5 year journey and goes deep about the ups and downs that occurred along the way as he tried to raise awareness for clean water access.
On this week's episode the boys chat with local CrossFit athletes Zac Thomas and Luke De Jonge. They discuss the challenges and sacrifices it takes to strive to compete at the CrossFit Games. Tune in to hear the boys discuss all things diet and training, as well as the ups and downs of last years season and how they are planning on attacking next year.
This week on the Adventuristic Podcast the boys are joined by guitar hero Glen Haworth. Glen discusses his success with Haworth Guitars, including his Guinness world record. He also tells the boys all about his latest passion, business coaching.
Join the boys this week as they talk to Australia’s first ever Women’s World Surfing Champion, Pam Burridge. Be sure to tune in as they discuss life on tour as a teenager and the role she has played in fighting for equal recognition and pay for women in sport. She is an inspiration for all, in particular young female athletes.
This week the boys are joined by fitness guru Ange Saville. Tune in to hear Rob, Connor and Tyson as they explore Ange’s journey and delve into how she started a fitness empire on the south coast.
This week the boys are joined by Nutri-Grain Ironman champion Kendrick Louis, as he discusses the 10 year grind it took to realise his dream. Kendrick sheds light on the ups and downs of his career as well as how he is applying the hard earned lessons he learnt into his new business venture, Louis Media.
On this week's episode the boys talk to lawyer turned creative Holly Louis, owner of Holly and Hide, a footwear store focusing on animal prints and responsibly sourced leather. Holly discusses her decision to switch careers and go all in on her new venture.
On this week's episode the boys talk to Duane Byrnes, a proud Wonnarua Man. Join them as they talk about Duane’s reconnection as he talks about discovering his own culture while sharing his family’s ancestry. Duane shares truthful history and a hard hitting story of the stolen generation. He has a genuine connection to land and identity through his amazing art work.
On this week's episode the boys talk to Edwina Petre as she bravely describes the battle that her father had with mental health, which resulted in the of taking his own life. Edwina shares the hardships this had on her and her family, while highlighting the lack of information and support out there for middle aged men in particular when it comes to mental health. Listen in to hear the incredible feats that Edwina has been a part of to raise awareness and money for The Black Dog Institute, inc...
This week the boys sit down with Bulli local and Stokes Lane cafe owner Sam Dodd. Tune in for a great laugh as Sam recounts his journey from bar manager in Wales to community man and owner of the best and most efficient cafe in the Illawarra. Sam shares his love for the Bulli community and some savvy money saving tips all while making the boys crack up.
On this week's episode the boys sit down with Tyson's uncle Craig Gruber as he recounts the incredible story of Sharn McNeill's battle with Motor Neurone Disease and their joint Ironman attempt. Tune in to learn how Craig and Sharn, with the help of those closest to them, managed to achieve the impossible.
This week the boys sit down with breast cancer survivor Yasna Dench. Listen in in to hear all about the incredible work the McGrath Foundation is doing for breast cancer battlers all across Australia and listen to Yasna detail her courageous personal battle.
This week the boys talk to Robs's old school friend about the ups and downs of his incredible story. From the lowest points of gambling addiction to rebuilding his life and finding success despite all the odds, this story proves that no-one is ever down and out. During this episode there are some topics that some listeners may find difficult to listen to, including the loss of loved ones, struggles with cancer and the real consequences of gambling addiction.
On this episode the boys chat to Olympic skier Greta Small and discuss all things to do with her training and the mindset it takes to race down a slalom at 130 km an hour. Tune in to hear Greta explain the unique aspects of being an elite Winter Olympian and the importance of being flexible and spontaneous while keeping a strict routine in her day to day life. From chasing the snow to juggling her training, diet, sleep and uni degree, Greta proves that she practices what she preac...
The Adventuristic Podcast crew have been blasting The Ruben's songs at their HQ for weeks now. Tune in to hear them fanboy out when Sam Margin jumps on to discuss the impact The Mighty Ducks had on his formative years as well as the surf shop that he and Rob worked at together. Join the boys as they delve into the early days of a rock star, from playing small gigs in London pubs to becoming a Hottest 100 winner Sam Margin's story is one of persisting through failures to find success.
On this episode of The Adventuristic Podcast the boys talk to current Sydney Kings basketball player Angus Glover on the persistence and mindset it takes to bounce back stronger from injuries. Trainee Tyson gets to reconnect with his idol while Rob and Connor learn some valuable lessons from a wise-beyond-his-years 22 year old athlete from the Illawara.
On the first ever interview from The Adventuristic Podcast the boys talk to local gym owner Karlo Banzon. While Trainee Tyson is still earning his podcast Ps, Connor and Rob dig into Karlo's story, from immigrating to Australia at 9 years old to becoming a personal trainer and eventually starting ECO Fitness, an amazing community based functional fitness gym in Bellambi, NSW.
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