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DIDO life ain’t all it’s cracked up to be. One minute you’re six hours deep on the highway, the next you’re nearly in cuffs over a bloody Maccas run.

This eps full of chaos and laughs from new site politics, crew dramas, and a few stories that’ll make you glad you weren’t there. Drew & Dave talk money smarts, how easy it is to blow cash in mining, and why some blokes are finally starting to wise up.

Plenty of laughs, a few “what the f**k” moments, and the usual no BS chat you only get from two blokes who are livin it.

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Drew & Dave return from their respective Swing Shifts for a fresh episode.

The boys chats:

• Drew Big Life Update (and a bit low in the mouth about Sharks)
• Dave's on the Mining Move
• Dave been spending the Cha-Chink $$$
• Mining Job Insecurity
• What makes good crew culture
• Dave's Diary

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This is episode is a collection of some of our favourite, and most commented on yarns from our first 10 episodes.....also we couldn't work our swing shifts to record a fresh episode!!!  

Thanks for all your support.  Been cool to look back at some of the chats and yaks, including:

• The Infamous Poo Story
• Danny Nutley talking Origin Camp
• Shae the Mining Tik Tok star
• Mining accident
• Night Shift Whinge

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This week, the Blokes are absolutely blown away to share that the Blokes in Mining podcast is now being heard in over 25 countries and 116 cities!

Drew and Dave have some crackin topics, from best local pubs to the absurd, high-security situation at Moranbah Airport. They get (a little) serious discussing the "pensioner roster" and the critical need to retain the skills of the industry's old-timers. And it's back boys!!!! Dave's Diary brings a wild story from Mount Isa worth hearing.

Don't forget to subscribe and like, and grab a Hard Hat Watch using the code BLOKES.

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Drew and Dave are back together and it doesn’t take long before the stories start flying. From mining site upgrades and close calls in the air, to big life milestones and mental health challenges, the boys cover it all in classic BIM fashion.

Dave cracks open the first entry from “Dave’s Diary” featuring a woman with a head bandage, a sky full of Valium, and some questionable in-flight decisions. Drew helps unpack the chaos with his usual dry humour and sharp insight, keeping the episode grounded when things go sideways.

But it is not all laughs. The boys dig into the tough stuff too. Mental spirals. Dark days. And how even a five minute chat at crib can shift the whole day. It is real talk from two blokes who have lived it.

Also in this episode:

• Hard Hat Watches join as sponsor and the boys cop a couple of fresh ones
• The same job same pay saga broken down
• Mine closures and what they mean for job security and local towns
• FIFO expectations vs reality 
• Drew on the importance of family and what keeps him grounded
• Dave relives the chaos of his bucks trip to Cairns including one moment that almost had the firies called

This is another crackin up for miners, FIFO families, and anyone who loves a yarn.

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Ep 8 and we’re talkin’ mouldy showers, noisy bloody aircons, lights that won’t turn off, and cleaners that reckon 10am is a great time to start bangin’ around next door while you’re tryin’ to sleep after night shift. And don’t get us started on the foot stompers and door slammers.

But it’s not all sh#$, we’ve had some decent feeds, good schnitty nights, and the odd cold beer waitin’ in the ute fridge after a dry week.

From dodgy laundries to cheeky tailgate parties at the airport, this ep’s full of proper yarns, and the stuff camps could fix if they actually gave a stuff.

If you're livin it too you'll get it, strap in, take a listen and have a laugh about it with us.

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When It's pissed down all week week… so you know what that means. Trucks are parked up, Netflix on, feet up, card games are on.

In this ep, we get into all the wet day rituals: blown-up goon bags for pillows, blokes vanishing before cleanup, the fight for the comfiest plastic chair, and a cheeky game of ping pong while the site turns into a swimming pool.

We also spin a few yarns, like the lighting plant that took off on its own mission, the old golf rule that ends with someone putting with their pants around their ankles, and a deadset terrifying moment where a 797 tub nearly took someone’s head off on Peak Downs Highway.

Bit of banter, bit of safety, and a whole lot of fun.  

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In this special drop from the Blokes in Mining podcast, Drew and Dave break down one of the biggest industry shake-ups in years. The court ruling is in — and it looks like BHP will have to pay their OS crew the same as their direct employees.

What does this mean for FIFO blokes? For labor hire? For every site dealing with the age-old “shirts vs contractors” divide?

We cut through the noise, talk through how the union got involved, and explain why this ruling matters on the ground — not just in court.

If you’re in mining, labor hire, or working FIFO, this one’s a must-listen.

BHP OS ruling, same job same pay mining, BHP labor hire, FIFO wages Australia, union mining ruling, mining news 2025, BHP pay gap, shirts vs contractors, Australian mining law, equal pay FIFO

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You know those blokes who show up on-site and instantly make you go, “Yeah... this is gonna be interesting”?

We talk about them — and the legends who balance it out.

In this ep, we get into:

• What makes a “mad unit” on-site (and how to spot one quick)
• The legends who hold things together while the chaos unfolds
• Crew dynamics, respect, and why the job isn’t always about the money
• Dave’s brand new gig and what the first week’s really like after a fresh start
• Safety Smarts, let's not lose another mate
• And the kind of behaviour that makes you think, don’t be that bloke

You know the drill, no spin, we just give it to ya straight. Good yarns about life on-site and the blokes you’ll meet along the way.

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Shae Lui reckons he was just a broke bloke working airport security, earning $38k a year. So he packed his bags, rolled the dice on Moranbah, and cracked his way into mining.
Now he’s pulling six figures, cooks up feeds online, and has a massive TikTok following.

In this ep, we chat with Shae about how he:

• Manifested his way into mining with zero trade
• Got scouted for MasterChef from his cooking vids
• Copped the cold steak curse at the auditions
• Built a solid social media following while still FIFO
• Started pitching a legit cooking show with Screen Queensland
• And still knows the pain of night shift and spare stints

He’s a real one – works hard, backs himself, and doesn’t mind calling BS when camp food’s cooked wrong.

🎧 Flick it on and have a listen.

And check out Shae Lui Cooking Adventures on TikTok and Facebook – worth it just for the steak tips alone.

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