Growing Up Farming

In this episode, the Reese Bros take us back to their roots growing up on a cane farm, sharing wild and unforgettable experiences from their upbringing. The brothers reminisce about the challenges they faced on the farm, including a time when their billet planter broke down, forcing them to hand-plant sugar cane. During the planting process, a mishap led to a stick of cane accidentally striking their old man in the head, sparking a chaotic chase between one of the boys and their dad. Another memorable tale involves a mishap during a back-burning session in the paddock. As they tended to the fire, a bandicoot unexpectedly emerged, colliding with their mate's dad and then barreling into one of the boys' chests, resulting in a comical yet chaotic scene. Reflecting on their childhood, the Reese Bros recall a harrowing incident when a neighbor's back-burning operation went awry, with the wind shifting unexpectedly and spreading the flames to neighboring crops. The sight of flames engulfing the entire area left the brothers fearing for their lives as they watched from indoors, a vivid memory etched in their minds. Join the Reese Bros as they share these captivating stories from their rural upbringing, offering a glimpse into the adventurous and sometimes unpredictable life on the farm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.