Ben Savva is back with another ripper yarn—this time diving into the raw beginnings of his boxing journey in Australia. From sleeping in a stairwell to coaching a Colombian world champion, Ben reflects on how he rebuilt his life with nothing but a mouthguard and grit. He shares a wild story of taking a fight with four minutes' notice, flooring a 100kg local lad, and how coaching—not just boxing—became his true calling. An episode packed with honesty, humility, and plenty of punches.

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In this raw and wild yarn, boxing coach Ben Savva shares how he hit absolute rock bottom—dumped, broke, and living in a hostel—only to rebuild his life from scratch in Australia. After a mad breakup and losing everything, Ben finds redemption the hard way: stepping into a boxing ring for a “job interview” and landing a coaching gig on the spot. From chaos to clarity, this yarn is all about grit, growth, and the punch that changed it all.

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Boxing coach Ben Savva steps into the Proper True Yarn hot seat and delivers a wild, raw yarn about his early days owning a gym in the UK—when Saturday nights meant beers, benders, and busted glass bottles. From stripper showdowns and ego-fuelled missteps to the haunting consequences of a mate’s psychotic break, Ben unpacks the chaotic turning point that led him to sell up and move to Australia. It’s a story of ego, madness, redemption, and the moment a crate of beers flying through a gym changed everything.

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Dean MRKCFIT is back with Knuckles for another wild ride full of laughs, lessons, and lunacy. From brawling with nightclub bouncers in Mykonos to turning his life around after 11 years inside, Dean’s yarns hit harder than his right hook. The boys dive into wild parties, insane fights, hilarious questions from the audience, and the power of mindset. Dean shares how he's using his second shot at life to inspire others through his fitness brand and mental coaching — and even dreams of owning a fully trained warthog. This one’s raw, funny, and full of fire.

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Dean MRKCFIT is back, and this time he’s bringing fists, fire, and fury to the Proper True Yarn Podcast. Knuckles and Dean dive headfirst into the brutal, no-escape world of the International Brawling Championship (IBC) — a raw, gloves-on, hands-only combat sport built for entertainment and chaos. With four-ounce gloves, a small cage, and zero running, it’s all about who can bang hardest and last the longest. Dean’s thrown his name in the ring, and he's calling out any big dog keen for war. This episode is a full-throttle preview of one of the wildest fight events Australia’s ever seen.

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In this gripping follow-up yarn, Dean Marks returns with tales from the road — from sleeping on car bonnets in Bowen’s mangroves at 15 to picking fruit with wild units across rural Australia. He dives deep into the chaos of his youth, the hard lessons learned on cotton farms, and the heartbreaking prison sentence that followed a brutal act of vengeance. A raw, real and emotional ride that explores loyalty, family, and what happens when rage simmers for too long.

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Dean Marks joins the pod to share an unfiltered journey from nightclub chaos in Rockhampton to 14 years inside some of Queensland’s toughest prisons. From all-in pub brawls to navigating racial tensions behind bars, Dean opens up about survival, self-discovery, and turning pain into purpose. Raw, powerful, and unexpectedly uplifting — this yarn is one you won’t forget.

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Jarrod Wallace is back with more cracking yarns from his Origin days—this time unpacking what it’s like after the final whistle. From rolling straight into Titans duty with adrenaline still pumping, to wild celebrations that saw Cam Smith still in full kit at 1am, Wallace gives us the raw insight few get to hear.

He talks the pressure of representing Queensland, playing alongside legends like JT and GI, and what Origin means to those lucky enough to wear maroon. This one dives deep into the heart of State of Origin footy—equal parts hilarious, nostalgic, and full of pride.

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From Origin heartbreak to hero status, Jarrod Wallace brings a proper yarn for the ages. He takes us behind the scenes of Queensland’s legendary 2017 State of Origin win, sharing everything—from getting the call-up and battling nerves to scoring his first and only Origin try off a Munster miracle ball. We hear about boozy camps, squirrel grips, running off the back fence, and what it's really like lining up alongside Queensland greats like JT, Cam Smith, and Billy Slater.

This one’s raw, hilarious, and packed with footy gold.

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