Coffee Chats with Matt Collins

Matt shares an in-depth chat with Balmain Tigers, NSW and Australian Rugby League superstar, Tim Brasher.

Tim shares stories from his playing days including the time Russell Crowe came into the dressing room at half time and what happened afterwards.

They discuss the challenge elite sports people face after they retire from their chosen sport.

Matt's dad was a huge Tiger's fan so this chat was extra special for him.

A special episode today on this being 'R U OK? Day', here is Matt's Coffee Chat with founding member of the Rogue Runners and ambassador of the 'Sirens of Silence' foundation, Jason Nelson.

Jason shares with Matt his story of why he found the move to Australia from the UK so challenging, his love/hate relationship with the WA police force and his darkest days (you won't believe what he used to when he would come home from work).

Enjoy this in-depth chat with a 'lovable pom'.

The interview starts off with Matt being asked the questions, but he quickly directs the attention away from himself and back on to today's guest, Mike Campbell.

Mike is a 'man coach' and founder of the 'Beyond the Beers' event, which brings together well known blokes (such as NRL star and the guy who gave us 'The Man Shake, Adam 'Mad Dog' McDougall) to share their life challenges and this allows the attendees to open up as well.

Listen right to the end of this in-depth chat as Mike asks Matt one of the best questions he has ever contemplated.

Matt shares a great chat with Queensland and Australian fast bowling legend, Carl Rackemann.

Carl discusses how he first replaced Dennis Lillee in the Australian team, why he was chosen to coach the Zimbabwe cricket team and some of his biggest regrets.

Enjoy this in-depth and fun chat with one of Australia's greatest sporting personalities.

Matt shares a great chat with Pat from '3 Words' (suicide prevention). Pat shares his story from being bullied and being a bully to how '3 Words' came about on the back of some very dark days where he had planned to take his own life. If you do need support or someone to talk to relating to suicidal thoughts please contact Lifeline 13 11 14

Matt shares a great chat with business guru, Ken Mills.

Ken talks about his youth, what his employees really think of him and what is wrong with the kids of today.

Matt shares a coffee chat with UK Actress and Producer, Eirian Cohen

Eirian shares with Matt the ups and downs of acting and why she set up her acting academy.

Eirian has featured in some of the largest TV shows, magazines and newspapers all over the world, but wait till you find out why!

Jeff 'Joffa' Corfe is arguably one of the craziest, most passionate, sporting fans in the country...definitely in AFL circles.

Joffa has been regarded as the #1 fan of the Collingwood Magpies for many years. He is loved by Collingwood supporters and he is the man every other team 'love to hate'.

And Joffa wouldn't have it any other way.

But there is so much more to Joffa than just his beloved 'Pies.

From his tough, loveless childhood and the many years he spent homeless to his absolute passion to help others and the many charities he supports.

Joffa has starred in a movie and written a book about his tremendous life.

Matt shares an in-depth chat with ex-nurse, ex-soldier and successful copywriter, Pauline Longdon.

Pauline has also struggled for many years with PTSD, depression, drugs, bullies and suicide.

Matt shares a great conversation with Pauline as she opens up about life as an army nurse, driving to work every day in tears and why she didn't go to Iraq when she was instructed to.

Matt shares a terrific chat with award winning podcaster and radio music director, Aiden Grant.

Aiden has interviewed some of the biggest names in Australian and International music and his podcast, 'Vinyl Soul' recently received the national prize for best Literature, Arts and Music podcast at the Cast Away Podcast Awards.

In their chat, Aiden shares with Matt how he prepares for an interview with a big celebrity, why he turned away potential podcast advertisers and why he was once told by management to 'erase that interview...'

Check out Aiden's podcast, 'Vinyl Soul' on iTunes.