This week on the Ball and All Podcast we welcome home Ballina Seagulls junior and former Sydney Roosters and Melbourne Storm player James Aubusson.  At age 24 and with 58 NRL games to his name (including the unenviable record of being named 18th Man in 2 separate Grand Finals), James decided to take the road less travelled and head back to bush footy.  It is from here, the real story begins and you don't want to miss it.

Also on the podcast, we look back on an epic day with Mark Mathews and Vaughan Blakey at the Byron Bay Golf Club where 41k was raised for the boys at the Healthy Minds Club.  Special thanks to all who bought and donated prizes on the day and to Louis Muller (sound genius) who without his help none of this would have been possible.

As always we would like to thank our supporters Bareback Biltong and 44 Constructions as well as welcome aboard two new partners - Lennox Pizza Pasta, (without doubt the best Pizza  & Pasta in the Northern Rivers) and the boys supplying the nectar from the gods Gage Roads Brew Co - great to have you onboard fellas.

Also if you love your health and fitness or are looking to make a change, keep an eye out for James and Mitch Aubusson's new business venture 'Bodyfit Ballina' which will be opening sometime in the very near future.

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This week on the Ball and All podcast we welcome Mark Mathews - big wave surfing legend and one of the most inspiring individuals this big island nation has ever produced.  For years Mark has battled his own inner demons, relating to fear and anxiety whilst at the same time, staring down some of the most ferocious waves on the planet - think Jaws, Shipsterns, Cyclops, The Right and pioneering the break affectionately known as Our's.  He has also endured and overcome some shocking injuries, which have pushed him to the brink both physically and mentally.   The day was a huge success raising awareness for men's mental health and raising 41k for the Healthy Minds Club.  A special thank you to all who donated prizes and everyone who aimed up on the day - in particularly Vaughan Blakey and Louis Muller from the Swellian's, who without their help and expertise we could never have pulled this off.

And if you're under any illusions as to just how much of a legend Mark is, then get this - he gave up his time, on his B'day in order to support what the Healthy Minds boys are doing and did it all free of charge - flat out we can't thank him enough.

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This week on the Ball and All Podcast, we welcome a man who has managed to  live more lives than most -  Ironman legend Wes Berg.  When most of us complain that family life  is stressful enough, Wes has somehow managed to fit in a 20 year career at the top of the Ironman game, coached surfing legends such as Joel Parkinson (to his first world title), Andy Irons (to his third world title), and Jack Freestone (2 World Junior titles) as well as a number of other world champions in their chosen professions, combined work as a Fridgy and a number of other business ventures along with being a devoted husband to wife Jade and Dad to their 3 kids, oh and did we mention he overcame a broken neck as well.   Wes is a man who has shown incredible resilience to overcome a whole host of personal and professional challenges and has done so with a positive energy best summed up by the legendary Daryl Kerrigan himself - it's just 'the vibe'.    

Also on the podcast this week, we look forward to our first live event at the Byron Bay Golf Club (in support of The Healthy Minds Club) where we will be joined by Big Wave surfing legend Mark Mathews and long time friend of the podcast Vaughan Blakey, we preview all the shenanigans of the 'Morning of the Mo' surfing contest and we bring you up to speed with all of the latest sporting updates both locally and abroad in 'Around the Grounds'.

As always we would like to thank our supporters Bareback Biltong,  (which is now sold down at the Lennox Head Servo) along with the latest line of Tesla car's (apparently) and the boys at 44 Constructions who are supporting this season’s swear jar.

Dig out the Uncle Toby's and tune into some hard earned wisdom!

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This week on the podcast, we welcome Ironman Triathlete Tim Van Berkel to the shed.   Whilst never being one to blow his own trumpet, Berk's is one of the best and most respected athletes in one of the most gruelling sport's on the planet.  Still the youngest man in the history of the sport to win 3 Ironman Triathlons and with a 7th placing in his first ever Kona (undoubtedly the toughest one day race in the world) there is plenty more this man wants to accomplish being for he hangs up the 'Lycra'.  

Also on the podcast this week, we go 'Around the Grounds' and look back on the Blues victory over the Maroons in Game 2, we discuss the epic win by the Wallabies over the All Blacks in Brisbane last weekend, take full credit for Raelene Castle's brilliant new appointment as Head of Sport NZ and Woody recounts his incredible 20th placing in last weekends Healthy Minds Triathlon.

Bust out your lycra and get comfy Ball and Allers - as we go on a ride with one of the best in the business.

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This week on the Ball and All Podcast, we welcome Luke Douglas - a man with one of the most enviable records in NRL history - most consecutive games ever played.  Growing up just down the road in Yamba, Luke would go onto play 215 games straight for the Cronulla Sharks and the Gold Coast Titans before the unprecedented ASADA peptides saga brought a halt to his incredible run.  What made this streak even more remarkable was that he did all of this as a front rower in the 'toughest game of all'.

Also on the podcast this week,  Luke joins us for 'Around the Grounds' where we look back on this years Melbourne Cup, preview the upcoming State of Origin series and get Luke's thoughts on whether Titans fans can dust off their supporters gear and get excited about season 2021.

As always we would like to thank our supporters Bareback Biltong for another generous batch of their delicious Original and Sweet Chilli Biltong which was devoured in seconds by the Luke Douglas fan club.  

Tune in Ball and Aller's, as we discover what it takes to own the only NRL record, Cameron Smith doesn't.

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On the Ball and All this week, we welcome Johnny Gannon - leading health and fitness expert and one of the driving forces behind foundation training's growing popularity here in Australia.    Listen in as Johnny recounts the incredible and sometimes crazy years of his youth growing up in the tough beachside suburb of Maro, chasing down the likes of Trevor Hendy at the height of the Uncle Toby's Ironman series during the 90's and get a behind the scenes look at what it was like to travel the world as a performance coach alongside legendary Aussie surfer Taj Burrow -  attempting to chase down that elusive World Title. 

Also on the podcast this week, we catch up with Lennox Head's own Eli 'Forrest Gump' Carr, who is nearing the end of his mammoth effort to run for the month of October in order to raise much needed awareness and funds for men's mental health in support of the Healthy Minds Club.  In 'Around the Grounds' this week, Johnny Gannon joins us as we look back on the NRL and AFL grand finals as well as preview this weekends Bledisloe Cup game between the Wallabies and All Blacks in Sydney.

As always we would like to thank our supporters Bareback Biltong, 44 Constructions and a quick shout out to the boys in the electrical department at Harvey Norman Dubbo - fellas if you have a spare bar fridge that may need rehoming, we can definitely find the space for it.  

Remember Ball & Allers 'health is wealth', so be at the Lennox Head pub 7.30am this Saturday Oct 31 to cheer Carry over the line.

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On the Ball & All podcast this week, we welcome Lennox Head's first ever WSL surfer Adam 'Mello' Melling to the shed, along with our biggest studio audience to date. 

Hailing from an area blessed with world class waves and rich in surfing talent, 'Mello'  became the first in a long line of talented surfers to reach the WCT/WSL tour.  Hear all about what it's like to have a job where you're paid to chase the best waves on the planet and listen in to a brutal reflection on what it's like when it all grinds to a halt. 

Also on the podcast this week - we go Around the Grounds and preview the AFL and NRL Grand Finals, Melbourne Storm's breakout star Ryan Papenhuyzen phones in for a quick chat and we look back on last weekend's Bledisloe Cup game between the Wallabies and All Blacks at Eden park.

As always, we would like to give a big shout out to our supporters Bareback Biltong for keeping the bellies full, 44 Constructions (who may well be broke after Woody's effort this week), Peter Wynn Score,  and we welcome the awesome crew at Green Beacon Brewing Co who provided a carton of their finest Wayfarer Tropical Pale Ale for our appreciative audience this week - what a bloody great drop.

Tune in Ball & Aller's - this is one steep take off!

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With the Penrith Panthers - AKA Chocolate Soldiers or Liquorice All Sorts - depending on who you speak with, riding a remarkable win streak of 16 games, we thought it perfect timing to get Penrith legend and Lennox Head local Brad 'Wizz' Izzard into the shed to look back on a glorious era in Penrith Panther's history.  Blessed with incredible speed and power, Brad went on to represent Penrith in 206 First Grade games, play 4 Origins (including the first ever in 1982) and score a famous try in Penrith's drought breaking premiership win in 1991.  

Also on the podcast this week,  we look back on an inspiring encounter between the young Wallabies and All Blacks last weekend in Wellington and we go across the ditch to get Wallabies Coach Dave Rennie's thoughts on the boy's performance and the enormous task ahead of his side this weekend in Auckland.  Furthermore, we get Woody's views on who he thinks will progress  to next weekends big dance in the AFL and we preview the local NRRRL Grand Final between the Ballina Seagulls and Marist Brothers Lismore.

As always we would like to thank our loyal studio audience and our supporters Bareback Biltong for the fought over podcast sustenance, 44 Constructions for their commitment to the podcast swear jar and in big news we hope to announce a much needed beer supporter very shortly.

Tune in Ball & Aller's and up the chocolate soldiers!

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With the batteries recharged and footy finals in full swing, we thought it high time to kick off season 2 of the Ball & All Podcast.  To coincide with World Mental Health day this Saturday October 10, we welcome the founding members (Jackson Connellan and Lachie Jones) of Lennox Head based men's mental health group 'The Healthy Minds Club' into the shed - along with our biggest crowd to date.

With both Jackson and in particularly Lachie losing multiple friends earlier in the year and with suicide being the single biggest killer of young men in Australia - these lads got together, had the tough conversations and from those conversations, The Healthy Minds Club was born.  Now a registered not for profit charity and with 350+ members and counting, what these boys have managed to achieve in such a short space of time and the difference they are making to the lives of young men in their Northern Rivers area, should be commended.

Also on the podcast this week, we preview what is to come in season 2. We go 'Around the Grounds' and give our tips on who we think will win this year's NRL Grand Final and we cross the ditch to get Wallaby Assistant Coach, Scott Wisemantel's thoughts on the upcoming Bledisloe Cup clash with the All Blacks.

As always we would like to give a big shout out to our supporters Bareback Biltong, 44 Constructions for the new swear jar and Peter Wynn Score for the 1986 communal water bottle. 

Let's get the ball rolling...

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On the final episode of season 1 on the Ball & All Podcast - we welcome Lennox Head legend and surfing pioneer Chris 'Brocky' Brock to the shed.  In surfing it is very rare for a surfer to have a break named in their honour - but the section of the reef just to the north of Lennox Head's famous point break, is known by surfers far and wide as ‘Brocky’s'.  Residing opposite the break for over 40 years, Brocky pioneered many of the regions most famous waves as well as being at the forefront of the shortboard revolution during surfing's transition from counter culture to mainstream sport.  At 71 years young and with a zest for life very few possess - tune in for a bit of wisdom from a man who has seen and done more than most.

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