Boffola Podcast

Volker has progressed from singing in the shower to be a long-time member of the infamous Dustyesky, the faux Russian choir. 

Volker gives us an hilarious peak behind the curtains of the choir which has gained notoriety in Australia and in the “motherland” for their renditions of Red Army and traditional folk songs. As they say, it’s Marx Brothers meets Communism. It’s a ripper of a tale, enjoy.

Gay Hendricks generously shares his personal story in how slipping on the ice at age 24 changed his life forever. At that time, he was 300lbs, in a bad relationship and smoking three packets a day. This was the beginning of his journey in the power of pure consciousness in practical ways such as losing weight and finding the love of his life.  Gay has written about living your Genius life as well as taking the leap into the unknown. Practical and inspiring stuff.

Laughter sprinkled our conversation that was rich with wisdom that only Gay can provide. I have read many of his books and it was for me a huge honour to have him on the podcast.

Gay Hendricks has become one of the most popular writers and speakers of our time, and his work has helped hundreds of thousands of people to profoundly change the quality of their lives. He has written many books but one he is best known for Conscious Love and his #1 US best seller ‘The Big Leap’. The follow up to that book ‘The Genius Zone’ is out now.

Claude’s luxurious story is bathed in sweet synchronicity. Her life reflects her belief that it’s better to ask the questions rather than worry about how you will get there.

At an early age Claude left the safety of her Haitian family to learn French in France. What follows is a tapestry of love, romance, singing lessons and the discovery of her powerful inner voice, her intuition.

The nomadic journey is exciting and truly magical. Enjoy.

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Podcast Music by @aaronnebauer

Editing by Jack Henry

Neil shares his creative projects both of which are very personal. Honda Boy is an audio drama Neil has written in part related to his motorbike travels in younger days and dealing with family tragedy, in particular Myotonic dystrophy.

And his current writing project is a Medieval Situational Comedy. A modern take on something ancient times with topics such as gender sexuality and more. Neil navigates these issues and telling a story that may not be his personal lived experience. Not to mention how to provide space for humour in this story. And as is often the case, personal relationships come into play.

Writers and readers alike will find Neil’s writing and intimate personal journey very interesting, as did I.

Strap yourself in for some doozy stories. Tom shares tales of his youth and waiting to be adopted in Germany to years living in the wilds of the Canadian Prairies replete with freezing weather and chinook winds. Not to mention prairie vampires, aliens, and the infamous gorilla woman. What is true and what is not is up to you, but the stories are worth a listen.

Tom is a veteran creative from writing for Lachlan Murdoch, to performing and photography. His current creative endeavours include visual storytelling, creating aspirational content for realtors.

Story is his passion, and he shares with enthusiasm and creativity. Lots of laughter and wonder in this podcast. Please enjoy!

Website - https://vogelcreative.ca

George Le Couteur, Lil Tulloch & Harpo are that family!

George and Lil are veterans of circus and vaudeville performing arts. We learn what it is like to live on the road as touring performers as well as their move into producing shows and becoming a talent agency that support other actors.

Marvellous tales of the joys and the recent adjustments since Harpo, their son has come into their lives not to mention his performance exploits. Navigating the pandemic has been empowering albeit challenging teaching them and all performers alike the importance of a humble and flexible attitude.

Their enthusiasm and excellence in their craft has ensured longevity and success as working performers. They share opening the highs and lows as well as their reason for what they do, which is to bring joy to their audiences and inspires them to keep treading the boards.

This is real life, joys, stresses and of course, entertainment galore!  Love these guys!

In 2010, at the age of 64, Claude walked, alone, for 100 days on Saint-James’ Way, commonly known in Spain as the Camino, from Vezelay, Northern Central France, to Muxia in Galicia – Spain. After her first long-distance pilgrimage, once back home, she faced the challenge known to many long-term travellers – the feeling of not fitting in. Claude yearned for more trekking. Between 2016 and 2018, in her seventies, she walked various treks, each time with a group - in Australia, in Nepal, and in Spain for the second time, The Camino Frances, with the group “Camino Skies” for a filmed documentary, as well as alone in Spain and Portugal.

In this podcast we talk about walking the Camino and how getting lost, falling over and 18 days totally alone, she met her stubborn strong self. No matter the challenge, nothing was going to stop Claude achieving her dream.

If you are interested in walking a Camino path or you want to be inspired by Claude’s view on living without limits, you will love this podcast. Claude is a wonderful storyteller. She is quick to laugh and is full of empathy for humankind. Enjoy!

To quote Claude: -

“Listen to your heart

Follow your dream

Have no regrets”

Claude’s book - https://www.claudetranchant.com/boots-to-bliss

I love this guest, I am biased as he is my son, nonetheless, Asher Gaudion tells fascinating stories of his experience of life in a cold, icy and often dark country. His experience with a new language, new culture and pretty much a new life is enthralling.

Enjoy our light-hearted chat with hilarious antics as Asher delved into the Swedish Swimrun race, the felt hats worn in the very hot Swedish saunas and his SUP’ing and ice plunging exploits. Asher shares the relationship he has with a local lake and the incredible Midsommar Celebration he experienced last year.

Asher shares the vulnerable as well as the joyful sensations that living in the opposite side of the world can bring. It was a super chilled chat and for anyone setting off to live aboard will find some wisdom here.

Enjoy!

An extraordinary and honest chat from Tania about life in the sex work industry as well as what it means to be grounded as a woman, body identity and self-love.

This peak behind the veil was illuminating and Tania’s journey working in this industry is shared with vulnerability and delicious wisdom.

Tania is an artist and a healer and one of the most extraordinary women I know. I felt honoured to hear her moving story and I believe it will shine a light on an occupation that is often misunderstood.

It is wildly interesting and not in any way shocking, so be bold and press that play button! I do hope you appreciate it as much as I did.

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Dion Parker is an award-winning artist whose work has been described as humorous and cheeky. A bit like Dion himself.

Join me for this insight into how a piece of art comes into existence and its relationship to the wilderness and peace of the Gold Coast Bush.

This chat goes deep into Dion’s vulnerable and very real journey of isolation in the bush and depression brought about by aching of the heart. It’s not a sad story but an inspiration as to the wonderous healing and joy nature can bring, even in difficult times.

Dion has a studio at Mint Art House on the Gold Coast, and he gives us some insights as to the benefits of creating in a co-working space alongside other artists.

I thoroughly enjoyed this chat and I hope you do too.

Find Dion’s art at www.dionparker.com.au