Scott Drinkwater - NRL Cowboys fullback 

Was great to sit down and chat with Scott Drinkwater — absolute legend on and off the field. We covered it all 👇

• Aussie Schoolboys days — Drinky at 7, Nathan Cleary at 6

• Signing with the Melbourne Storm and being around the Big 3 (Smith, Slater & Cronk)

• His NRL debut

• The pec injury that hit right as he was about to lock down a starting spot

• Signing with the Cowboys

• Getting banned from going out in Townsville for a week

• Being 18th man for NSW

• Players Golf Club

• Police being called over a ping pong game with his brother….. and everything in between

When you think of Central Coast legends, Jughead is one of the first names that comes to mind.

Big wave surfer, firefighter, dad, husband and just an all round legend.

In this episode, Jug shares stories of tackling some of the heaviest waves in the world, from Cyclops to Shipsterns, the brutal injuries he’s copped along the way and everything in between.

Jug’s mindset is one of a kind as he truly pushes limits the limits. 

A legend in and out of the water!

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Davey Lloyd: From Reality TV & drug addiction to 592 days sober.

Davey Lloyd has been a massive inspiration to me — and I know his story will inspire so many others.

In this episode, we peel back the curtain on his time on The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise (including how he may still shoot his shot with one of the girls haha).

But the real power here is Davey’s openness about his struggles with drug addiction — and how hitting rock bottom became the turning point that led him to rehab and ultimately, to finding his true self.

Now 592 days sober — Davey shares exactly what he’s learned, the mindset shifts that changed his life and the message he wants every person battling addiction to hear.

Thanks for coming on brother — forever grateful. 

If you’re struggling with addiction, please reach out. You are not alone.

Matt Grimwood – the owner of G studios. 

Based on the Central Coast, G Studios is your one-stop shop for all things content and podcasting.

In this episode, Matt shares what made him take the leap into launching the studio, some of the amazing brands he’s already worked with and how he ended up saving my little brother’s life 😂

He’s a legend of a bloke with about 1000 hobbies, and the man behind the scenes of Burro’s Backyard.

Tune in – you might just get inspired to chase your own dream, just like he did.

From ACL recovery to winning NRLW premierships — Jasmin Strange has done it all.

She's a premiership winner with both the Knights and the Roosters, a proud Māori All Stars representative, and the face behind that viral Mad Monday tackle in the pub.

In this episode, Jas and I dive into:

• The rise of women’s footy

• Being coached by her dad, John Strange

• Bouncing back from an ACL injury

• The full story behind that viral Mad Monday video

• Tiny Tackles and growing the game for young girls

• Life with 92.8K followers — and the bizarre DMs that come with it (yes, even sock requests)

• Her advice for the next generation of female athletes

Huge thanks to Jas for jumping on Burro’s Backyard — you’re an absolute legend.

21 year old Jack Griffin is stepping into the ring for his professional boxing debut this Saturday, 24th May – and you won’t want to miss it. 

Tune in as Jack opens up about his preparation, mindset and what’s driving him heading into this massive moment. From intense training sessions to the mental grind, he shares it all.

This is just the beginning of what promises to be a big career in the pro boxing world.

Follow Jack’s journey – he’s one to watch.

Dean Holton is one of the most passionate teachers you could ever meet and one of the biggest legends on the coast. Dean has been sober for 6+ years and his life now is dedicated to helping others. Dean’s raw honesty is inspiring as he opens up on why he had to go sober and how he did it. For anyone struggling, Deano gives practical advice that may help you. If you are struggling, please don’t hesitate to send me a message. I mean it. Can’t thank Dean enough for jumping on and sharing his story with me. Love ya brother!

If you or someone you know is struggling, here are some services that can help:

• Lifeline – 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention. Call 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au

• Beyond Blue – Support for depression, anxiety, and mental health. Call 1300 22 4636 or visit beyondblue.org.au

• Headspace – Mental health support for young people aged 12–25. Visit headspace.org.au

• Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) – Information and support for alcohol and drug issues. Call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015 or visit adf.org.au

• MensLine Australia – Support for men dealing with relationship or mental health challenges. Call 1300 78 99 78 or visit mensline.org.au

Jordan Bulmer is a real estate agent with a larger than life personality. 

He was voted #7 top agent (under 30) in NSW in 2024 and is super passionate about working in the Wambi and Terrigal area. 

In this episode he talks about: 

•  how he was a bit of a rat bag growing up (I may have been right next to him doing all the rat bag stuff with him) 

•  how a chance encounter got him into real estate 

•  His mentor Mat Steinweide

•  His daily routine 

•  How he handles criticism 

•  Why he believes real estate agents can have a negative perception 

•  Winning the first inaugural Jordan Bulmer cup

Thanks Bulmer for jumping on Burro’s Backyard!

Burro’s Backyard – Episode 2: Mathew Fisk

Mathew Fisk joins us for Episode 2 of Burro’s Backyard.

Fisky is the owner of The Engine Room gyms and you’ll hear how that is only a small portion of all that he does.

He brings the same intensity to business as he does on the footy field—building a strong community through ambition and leadership.

This episode is packed with hilarious stories from Fisky’s many different endeavours, both on and off the field. A genuine bloke with a few wild yarns and plenty of lessons along the way.

Burro’s Backyard first ever guest - Shaun Sullivan. 

Shaun is a health and mindset coach who is always learning new ways to optimise his health and wellbeing. 

His workshop ‘Grow’ aims to help individuals and groups apply simple actionable strategies to perform at their best. 

He pushes life to the limits and has the stories to back it up.