Talk Hard

On this episode of the podcast, the legend himself from Hope at St Pauls Kitchen, Paul Hosking. We chat about his life, upbringing and the values ingrained in him at an early age including always helping and giving to others. We talk about life changing events and near death experiences including a time he met a mystical person who he nicknamed 'Dracula', his vices including drinking and partying which almost led to him again losing his life and how in his words ‘chasing skirt’ led him to set up a new life in Tasmania. We chat about the origins of his famous kitchen, lives saved through the kitchen, stories good and bad of people who come in as well as some of his famous recipes including pig food soup and a beetroot soup which went a bit amiss. You’ll get it all from this chat, inspiration, admiration, laughter and tears and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed sitting down with the great man.

Young footy star and recent Devonport Premiership player, Baynen joins the podcast to talk about his footy journey and the steps he is taking to fulfil his dream into playing AFL footy. We chat about his introduction to footy, his families strong support, setbacks, frustrations and learnings from his journey. We talk about being a young up and coming star playing against the big boys, that great day in 2021 when Devonport broke their premiership drought and what it meant to him, his family and the community. Baynen is open and honest about the setbacks and frustrations he’s had in aspiring to get on to an AFL list but his attitude and outlook as a young man on what he needs to do to fulfil his dream is a lesson all of us can take on board.

On this weeks show one of the nicest people on the planet and someone at the absolute top of her game, Mel Purcell from Lonvara. Most people in this area will know Mel for the fantastic work she does in the counselling and social work field. She talks about being a victim of bullying in high school which ultimately led to her life purpose, the uncanny story about how dialing a wrong number led to her meeting the love of her life, helping people at their absolute lowest, what some of the major highs and lows of her industry are and she gives great insights into issue in society today as she sees these issues on the front line. We speak about hypnotism and she gives some great advice on how to take care of yourself during the holiday period. Volume up on this one as Mel was a bit crook but soldiered on, what a legend, enjoy.

Local Counsellor and Social Worker Mel Pursell giving an overview on what people affected by the Hillcrest Primary accident may be feeling and strategies which may help during this awful time. Please listen if you feel that this may help you or a loved one.

From hunting rabbits with a kitchen knife in Frankford to Head Of Development of the Brisbane Lions AFL Academy! Zane joins the pod this week to speak about his journey, the decisions he made to get where he needed to go and lessons he's learned along the way. From growing up in a rural community where he initially had struggles with education, through his sporting journey which ultimately led to him deciding at an early age that coaching would be his journey rather than playing. We talk about mentors who have shaped him as a person and coach, his playing and coaching career including some of the toughest decisions and times he's had in his life, his philosophies on coaching and life and what his ambitions are moving forward. This is a great listen for anyone wanting philosophies on how to pursue their goals even from a young age and shows that it's never too early to start putting things in place to live out your dreams.

Who would’ve thought a chat mainly about death and funerals would be so enlightening and fun! Our guest this week is well known celebrant Tracey Bruce who most people will know from the hugely successful Pop Up Weddings Tasmania. Some may not know that Tracey is also a funeral celebrant, this is a huge passion of hers as Tracey gives her thoughts on what makes a good send off, challenges of the industry, dealing with people in emotional times and how she wants to change the perception around funerals. As well as chatting about weddings we talk about her journey from growing up on the coast to travelling the world, working in the music industry and how she came to be back on the coast and working in what she calls her ‘Zone of Genius’.

On this weeks show Managing Director and CEO of Aged care provider Respect, Jason Binder. Jason comes in to tell his story of how a teenage school dropout who turned to drugs and eventually sunk to the depths of full addiction and injecting drugs daily can turn his life around to the point where he is now a highly sought after consultant in turning million dollar businesses around. We speak about the taboo topic of divorce which he has endured over recent years and he gives some great insights into how he dealt with this and some advice for others. He gives a great insight into his philosophy on living a good life and we also talk about his only addiction these days, pinball!

Western Bulldogs AFL player Ryan Gardner joins the pod this week to chat about his journey into the AFL. From learning hard work early on growing up on a dairy farm in Woolnorth to playing in a cut throat preliminary final in front of a packed and one eyed Adelaide Oval. We speak about challenges he has had on the way including delistings, injury, social media abuse, covid, the pressures of playing footy and his most recent challenge of missing out on the biggest game of the year. Ryan has an elite mindset where listeners will gain an idea of what it takes to achieve your dreams

This week on the podcast Tasmanian football royalty and a true pioneer of the women’s game Sommer Jeffrey. One of the most highly decorated and loved footballers in her game Sommer comes in to chat about the early days of football on the North West of Tassie, the challenges and negativity they had to overcome to make it what it is today and also her pride in how the game has evolved and how it is viewed today. We talk about the argy bargy which goes on in the women’s game and Sommer opens up on some of the shenanigans the girls get up to outside of the game. We also touch on her current employment which is breaking down more barriers in what used to be seen as male and female roles.

Up and coming hip hop artist Connor Sheffer drops by this week. Connor speaks bravely, openly and honestly about loss, tragedy, drug and alcohol abuse and  times where he was sleeping on the streets. We speak about how his music has helped him move forward in life and even though he is not out of the woods yet he knows he’s going to get there and hopefully help and inspire a few others on the way through his music and message. He is a truly gifted artist who’s lyrics will take you inside his life, his struggle and dreams for the future.