Jez & Friends

Jez & Friends

By Jerry NgSports
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Jez & Friends episodes

  • Ep #86: Marley Wagner - Nationals

    In today's episode, I chat with my running mate Marley Wagner. He has recently moved to Melbourne to study for a Bachelor of Design.

    He is also a fantastic runner with personal bests of 1:58 in the 800 metres, 3:59 in the 1500 metres and 15:40 in the 5000 metres.

    We also learn about growing up in Cairns in far North Queensland, jet-skiing near the Great Barrier Reef and plenty more! Both of us are racing the 2023 National XCR Champs in Stromlo, Canberra so tune in.

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    Marley's Instagram - @marley_wagner05

    39 min
  • Ep #85 - Galen Sullivan & Tom Williamson - Ruck Rovers (PART A)

    Today I chat with both my good mates from Journalism, Galen and Tom. We discuss our Uni Stories from getting High Distinctions to asking for late extensions. Gaz shares his tips to get an extra week... We rant about a respective AFL teams, (North Melbourne, St.Kilda and Western Bulldogs) and manage to preview the upcoming Premier League season mainly about (Arsenal, Manchester City and Leicester City). Lads had too much fun we spread it over two episodes.

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    Contact Email - [email protected]

    Instagram - @jezzandfriends

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    Galen's Instagram - @galensulllivan

    Tom's Instagram - @tom.williamson

    49 min
  • Ep #84: Vi Truong - WBYLmentalking

    Second one of 2023! I've known Vi for three years as we both participated in the Western Bulldogs Youth Leadership Program in 2020. Vi and I reminisce about the program and raising $1000 for Batyr: a youth mental health organisation. Funnily enough, we're both studying the same Journalism degree at RMIT! Vi shares her amazing internship opportunity with the 'Ministry of Sport' through SportsGrad. She is also a massive Doggies Diehard fan. We compare the Bulldogs' 2016 Premiership triumph in comparison with the 2021 grand final loss. Absolute pleasure chatting to Vi and we'll make sure we play a role in the 2032 Brisbane Olympics working in Sports media.

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    Contact Email - [email protected]

    Instagram - @jezzandfriends

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    Vi's Instagram - @_vitruong

    44 min
  • Ep #83: Max Southern - Newcastle United

    First episode of 2023. I really enjoyed this chat with Max Southern who is great mate from the UK. Max and I delve into the fun and gruelling experience of working in Events. Memorable moments involving controlling large crowds at the AO and Formula One. Max shares his journey across Australia as a tourist. He also gives insight into the recent rise of his favourite team, Newcastle United in the Premier League. He also shares his travel tips on how to save money while traveling.

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    Instagram - @jezzandfriends

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    Max's Instagram - @max_southern18

    27 min
  • Ep #82: 2023 Loading..
    Welcome back friends to the first episode of 2023. In today's episode I reflect briefly on a grueling 2022 with the completion of my high-schooling journey. I set some pretty lofty standards for running, which may involve moving up distancess.. Been mingling with Events and Tutoring as work currently, so walkthrough the funny stories of patrons getting a bit rowdy or angry. 
    My plans for Jez & Friends is to totally re-shape it with a variety of interviews with those who know me the best. Listen to find out who.... New podcast ideas and joining the Sports Desk too, this will most definitely crazy!!! To add on some crazy personal advice is to breathe! And I make sure to add in goals to, let's make sure we kick them! 
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    Instagram - @jezzandfriends
    31 min
  • Ep #81: Paris Gadsden - Killer Kick!

    In today's episode, I chat with Paris Gadsden who is an original member from the MUAC Development Training Squad. Paris' running journey has progressed very well in the past few years especially most recently in the 800m at Vic Milers #1... Paris is also a nurse at the RM Hospital often working long shifts and treating many patients in different sectors. Nursing is an incredibly selfless role and it is amazing to learnt he amazing roles and patients Paris has dealt with! Thrifting is a passion of Paris' too, South Melbourne, or Fitzroy? There's a few cool places to visit during your summer holidays. Nike Dunks and professional Nike Aeroswifts are some of my treasures, the second kindly gifted by Paris. Two things I learnt from this chat is to be happy and healthy, simplicity can lead to great successes in life.

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    Contact Email - [email protected]

    Instagram - @jezzandfriends

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    Paris' Instagram - @pazgads

    Strava - Running 

    31 min
  • Ep #80: Taine Lang - Shake For Kudos

    EXAMS ARE OVER = Podcast return! Today, I chat with a great mate from running, Taine Lang. Taine shares his journey growing up in Bendigo and tranisitoning into tertiary studies at the University Melbourne. In this chat, we dive into topical discussions of our favourite running shoes, and what it's like working in a retail shoe store. Also we reflect on the incredible career of Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer who everyone admires both on and off the field. Taine was also a ball-kid at a Federer game! Overall, this chat epitomises the uniqueness of running and how it can lead to great friendships with high-quality athletes and moments of banter that is not shared anywhere else. 

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    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

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    Taine's Instagram - @tainelang

    Strava - Running

    37 min
  • Year 12 Diaries #6: FINAL EXAM REFLECTIONS
    WELCOME TO THE FINAL EVER EPISODE OF YEAR 12 DIARIES! Today I am joined by a fellow Year 12, student Bridie as we both reflect in our Year 12 Journeys. While, Year 12 has been pretty grueling and challenging with the pressures of grinding for the study scores and ATARs we all desire, it has been a COVID free year. We celebrate our triumphs this year and list a few plans in a few months after exams before Uni kicks off. A topic of discussion is study methods, both Bridie and I study very differently, and that is alright. It is all about how you study, currently I have been using the FLORA app where you stay productive for a certain amount of time and plant trees as a result. On track for 20 hours this week.. We recap on our current studying weeks and rant about our spread out exam scheduless. VCE = VERY COMPLEX EMOTIONS, we bust some year 12 myths about what it is really like as a student! Some tips to manage stress and final day celebration days which were very TAME. Good luck to the CLASS OF 2022 in your remaining exams and best wishes for all those future graduates. xx
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    Instagram - @jezzandfriends
    57 min
  • Year 12 Diaries #5: CRITICIAL THINKING?!
    Welcome to EP 5 of Year 12 diaries which aims to celebrate and uncover the challenges and successes of year 12!  This episode covers - my SAC result for the maths matrices, which I passed.. And also my travels to another high school in order to sit the Critical Thinking Test for Extended Investigations. There was a 30-minute delay!! My SAC goals for the 'Need for Change' Business Management SAC coming up is to get above 43 marks while nailing defines.. Chill zone: weekly tips regarding maintaining mental health -playing an instrument (guitar for me).  - Busting Year 12 myths (Do study score calculators really work?) 
    Please send in your questions below!   
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    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends
    11 min
  • Year 12 Diaries #4: FINAL CAMP!!!
    Welcome to EP 4 of Year 12 diaries which aims to celebrate and uncover the challenges and successes of year 12!  This episode covers - my final ever high-school camp, so sadd. We had lots of fun, which includes an elevator incident or two... English Oral presentation mishaps... analysing my survey data gathered for extended investigations and preparing for the Matrices, Further maths SAC..  SAC goals for the maths sac - 70+, matrices can be confusing, but generally an achievable topic for everyone. Chill zone: weekly tips regarding maintaining mental health -socialising with friends.  - Busting Year 12 myths (Do you need to study hard to get a great ATAR?  Please send in your questions below!  
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    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends
    12 min

About Jez & Friends

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Jez & Friends is a podcast that's fun and includes loads of funny stories! Jerry Ng currently studies Journalism and was inspired by former footballer Dylan Buckley (Dyl & Friends) to create…