Blokethings Podcast

Shane and Dean take a deep dive into the chaotic, high-stakes mischief of their youth and brainstorm some questionable prank ideas for their next hardware store run. From setting up harmless (and not-so-harmless) traps in local shops to dodging deadly snakes, derailments, and wild bush incidents, the boys question how their generation ever survived childhood.

They wrap things up with a legendary camping tale featuring a short-wheelbase Maverick, a leaking petrol tank, full lockers, and a four-meter log dragged straight through a crowded campsite.

Key Discussion Highlights & Timestamps

Hardware Store Havoc & Bunnings Pranks — Sneaking mouse traps onto product shelves, measuring tape shenanigans, and harmless retail chaos.

The Swampy Tunnel & Local Legends — Hiding in the John Forrest National Park tunnel to scare tourists, childhood spots, and the urban myth of escaped circus panthers in the hills.

Reckless Childhood Memories — Dodging blue tongue lizards, raiding the Kettle Chip factory bin for sealed bags, and attempting train track stunts.

Bush Survival & Close Calls — Uncovering a nest of baby dugites in the dunes, getting dragged behind a Shorty GQ/MK on an MDF board, and getting bitten by a leg-hook.

Snake Encounters & Shack Life — Stumbling upon giant black snakes and pythons in old bush shacks, plus the classic crossbow-and-spider incident.

The Great Log Drag & Campsite Donuts — Burning through moonshine, hooking a massive tree to a Ford Maverick with a leaking fuel tank, doing wheelstands in 4-Low, and swinging donuts through a campsite to keep the fire going.

Show Notes & Listener Action Items

Listener Challenge: Have you ever done something in your youth that makes you ask, "How am I still alive?" Send in your wildest childhood close-call stories or audio notes!

Perth Nostalgia: Shoutouts to old-school Perth spot nostalgia — John Forrest National Park, Swampview Tunnel, Noble Falls, and the old Kettle Chip factory.

Connect with the Show: Send us your stories, gear setups, or prank ideas to win a Blokethings hat or sticker pack.

After five long years of obsessively analyzing Google Earth, Hema maps, and background cues in mate's 4WD videos, Shane and Dean finally crack the code to one of Western Australia’s best-kept secret camping spots.

Recorded live around the campfire alongside a running stream and waterfalls, the duo breaks down the wild journey it took to get there. From solo scouting runs that nearly ended in a 200 Series rollover to navigating washed-out tracks, locked property gates, and sketchy downhill slop, this episode captures the raw reality of chasing hidden gems in the bush.

Plus:

Dean restoring a 1970s vintage Tonka dozer for the young bloke's birthday

Late-night camp cooking: Tomahawk steaks over the Ozbraai grid with chimichurri

Why keeping secret spots secret actually matters for the 4WD community

Running heated blankets, Milwaukee blowers for campfires, and testing new lighting gear

Show Notes

- Intro & Fire Chat Setup

Setting up the live recording gear around the campfire.

Scouting trips over recent weekends with the crew trying to locate the ultimate hidden camp spot.

- The 5-Year Chase

How five years of obsession, map overlays (Hema, Landgate, Google Earth, New Trails), and video background details finally paid off.

Shouting out Cam and Harry's videos for unknowingly providing the final visual clues to narrow down the coordinates.

- Workshop & DIY Projects

Dean’s late-night workshop project: Sandblasting and restoring a 1970s vintage Tonka dozer and front-end loader for his son’s birthday.

Dealing with sandblaster clogs and winter moisture in the shed.

- The Solo Scouting Run: Close Calls & Slideways Moments

Shane's solo trek through sketchy terrain, running low on fuel, and making 20km supply runs back to town.

Crawl control fail: Sliding sideways down a muddy 30-degree incline in the 200 Series and almost tipping it.

Navigating washed-out tracks, vertical drop-offs, over-grown bypasses, and locked gates.

- Arriving at the Secret Spot

Rolling into the campsite: Waterfalls, river crossings, running streams, and pure isolation.

Setting up camp with the young bloke, campfires, and keeping the locals' secret spot pristine.

- Camp Gear & Bush Hacks

Testing out the King's telescopic lights and 12v heated sleeping bag blankets powered by portable batteries.

The ultimate campfire hack: Using a battery-powered jobsite blower to start fires and dry out green wood instantly.

- Open-Fire Cooking: Tomahawks & Chimichurri

Sourcing Tomahawk steaks from Borrello Beef.

Seasoning with Meat Church Holy Cow / Big Buck rub and cooking vertically on the Ozbraai grid over open coals.

Paired with Smokey Joe’s chimichurri rub, red wine vinegar, and olive oil.

- Bush Etiquette & Keeping Spots Secret

Why Shane and Dean won't drop the pin or give out GPS coordinates.

The importance of "Leave No Trace" camping and respecting secret spots to prevent them from getting trashed.

Welcome back to the magic of podcasting! In this episode, the boys recap Day 2 of the epic camping vendor out in Wooroloo at River Run (Fettlers Crossing).

With half the crew heading off early, things get weird, wild, and well-fed around the campfire.

From culinary campfire experiments like gourmet cob loaves and sausage breads to camping wives' tales, field mice encounters, and questionable bathroom habits—this one has it all.

In this episode, Shane & Dean cover:The Wooroloo Camp Setup: Recapping Day 2 at the old horse property/hip camp after Dean and the rest of the crew hit the road.

Campfire Cuisine & Gourmet Cooks:

Smoked prosciutto brie cob loaf, Larry the Lamb rub, Picanha with homemade chimichurri, and the ultimate breakfast wrap upgrade (steak for brekky!).

The "Sausage Bread" Recipe: Cowboy butter, cheese, and jalapeno/cheese snag meat cooked face-down over the open fire.

The Bunnings Wood Trap: Why wet bagged timber will ruin your night and why you never buy cheap wood.

Young Blokes & Tree Traumas: Pushing a giant branch straight down into the campfire with a 4WD—and the nightmare task of trying to drag it back uphill hungover.

Mixy Mixy & Old Wives' Tales: Does telling "white rabbits" to fuck off actually stop campfire smoke from hitting your face? Plus, debunking period mayo myths!

Serious Campfire Questions:

Has anyone ever actually laid cable standing up?

Drone Patrol & Farewell Filming: Capturing the Wooroloo property layout, finding Steve’s secret flat campsite, and accidentally catching Brett mid-piss on the Osmo.

What happens when a meticulously planned weekend getaway turns into an absolute clusterfuck of last-minute changes, uncooperative weather, and rogue AI prompts?

In this episode, Shane, Dean, and the crew recount the chaotic trip up to River Run at Fettler's Crossing in Woorooloo.

From Steve bailing via text from Dubai at the eleventh hour to Shane scrambling to pull off an impromptu Friday departure with his new trailer, nothing goes according to plan. Between awkward encounters with Airbnb renters, frozen ground, dead-cow smells, and AI-powered deep dives into bizarre urban legends (like whether women can make mayonnaise on their period), this is quintessential Blokethings chaos. Grab a tinny and strap in for a proper breakdown of how not to run a camping trip.

• The Dubai Text: Steve leaves the boys high and dry right before the trip, forcing a mad scramble for leave and logistics.

• Arriving at River Run: Dealing with mistaken identities, Airbnb guests, and setting up camp in the freezing cold.

• The Book of Tegan & The Mayo Myth: Dean tests AI with some of life's most pressing questions—including an old wives' tale about periods and mayonnaise.

• K-Pop Semen Hunter: Dean's questionable playlist gets exposed around the campfire, leading to a late-night roasting session involving One Direction, Aqua, and K-pop.

• Morning After & Drone Fails: Surviving sub-zero ground temperatures, dodging deflated air mattresses, and fighting firmware updates on hangover mornings.

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