The Less Ordinary Podcast

This week on Less Ordinary, we sit down with one of the loosest Aussie blokes going. FIFO worker, massive loans, no money and an unhealthy obsession with chasing big mulloway. 😂

We dive into the highs and lows of FIFO life, countless hours spent chasing Jewfish, and how you can live a bloody good life without having it all figured out financially. Because at the end of the day, happiness isn’t about how much money you’ve got in the bank — it’s about how you spend your time, the people around you and making the most of the life you’ve built.

A raw, honest and hilarious chat about fishing, money, work and finding happiness living life on your own terms.

Another episode proving you don’t need to have it all together to live a life worth living.

This week on Less Ordinary, we sit down with John Midaka from Daiwa to hear the story behind one of the most recognisable soft plastics in fishing — the BaitJunkie prawn.

John takes us through how he came up with the original concept, 3D printed his ideas and used his own skills, creativity and innovation to turn an idea into a job in fishing product development.

We get into the design process behind the BaitJunkie, the thinking that goes into developing fishing tackle, John’s own fishing adventures and a deep dive into all things Daiwa.

A great insight into what happens behind the scenes of the fishing industry and how passion, innovation and a bit of outside-the-box thinking can turn an idea into something special.

Tune in for EP 65 of Less Ordinary! 🎣

4x4 camping and touring in Australia has come a long way. From basic setups and old-school bush trips to fully built rigs, rooftop tents, lithium batteries, Starlink and everything in between — the way we explore Australia has completely changed.

In this episode, we look at how 4x4 touring has evolved, what’s made it so popular, and whether we’re making camping better or just making it more complicated. We dive into the gear, the culture, the accessibility and the changing landscape of camping across Australia — and take a look at what the future of 4x4 touring might look like.

Are we heading towards smarter, more capable setups, or are we slowly moving away from what made camping so good in the first place?

A yarn about 4x4s, camping, touring, technology and where it all goes from here.

Fishing has come a long way — from reading the water and trusting your gut, to live sonar, high-resolution sounders, electric reels, advanced mapping and technology that can practically tell you where the fish are.

But have we reached a point where there’s simply too much technology in fishing?

In this episode, we dive into how technology has changed the way we fish, whether it’s making us better anglers or taking some of the skill and mystery out of the game, and where we think fishing technology is heading next.

Has technology levelled the playing field, or are we reaching a critical mass where the gear is starting to do too much of the work?

Another big conversation from the Less Ordinary crew — plenty of opinions, plenty of fishing talk, and probably a few arguments along the way.

Less Ordinary — fishing, mates, stories and everything in between.

This week on Less Ordinary, we’re talking all things jet ski fishing and the Sea-Doo Fish Pro as part of the Follow the Fish Pro Sea-Doo campaign.

Sea-Doo have given us a Fish Pro to put through its paces, get out there, chase some serious fish and create some epic content — with $10,000 up for grabs for the campaign.

We dive into everything we’ve done on the Fish Pro so far, from snapper fishing and tuna fishing to getting offshore and chasing marlin, and share what we’ve learnt along the way.

We talk about what makes fishing from a jet ski so unique, the places it allows you to access, the ability to move with the fish and some of the unreal missions we’ve been able to get stuck into with it.

From inshore sessions to offshore adventures, we’re breaking down the Fish Pro, the fishing, the experiences and some of the best moments we’ve had on it so far.

Plenty of fishing stories, big fish, good times and, as always, plenty of carry on.

Less Ordinary x Sea-Doo — Follow the Fish Pro.

Bodhi Mani lives one of the most unique lives we’ve come across, and in this episode we get a proper look behind the scenes.

From life on the farm and the Barra Farm, to having thousands of barramundi on his doorstep, there’s plenty to unpack. We talk PNG dogtooth tuna, surfing, 4x4s, custom car builds and boat builds, as well as some of the more unexpected things growing around the property… 🌱

It’s a conversation about building a life around the things you love, chasing fish in some incredible places, creating your own adventures and making the most of where you live.

Farm life, barra, PNG dogtooth, surfing, cars, boats, and a few interesting plants along the way.

Another one that’s definitely Less Ordinary.

In this episode, we sit down with Finesse Angler to dive into everything that makes light tackle fishing so addictive. We chat about the gear, techniques and mindset behind consistently catching quality fish, before hearing the story of how his fishing journey and content creation have evolved over the years.

We also get stuck into bream and mulloway tactics, the lessons learned on the water, building an audience in the fishing space, and plenty of stories along the way.

Whether you’re chasing trophy bream, hunting mulloway or just love talking fishing, there’s plenty to take away from this one.

The 2026 Trophy Hunter Snapper Bash is done and dusted… and we’re unpacking everything.

From the planning to the end result. This is the full story of our comp. We break down the decisions that mattered, the techniques that consistently put quality fish in the boat, the mistakes we made, and the moments that completely changed the outcome of our weekend.

We cover the general run through of the epic week that we had, how we approached the competition from start to finish.

The conditions and how they influenced every decision.

The turning points that made or broke a session.

The sounder, bait and drift strategies we relied on.

Lure selection, plastics, jighead weights and retrieves that produced.

What didn’t work (and why).

The biggest lessons we’ll be taking into next year’s Bash.

Competition tactics, mindset and more.

Whether you fished the Snapper Bash, are planning on entering next year, or just want to become a better snapper angler, this episode is packed with practical takeaways you can apply on your next trip.

This week we’re joined by Norfolk Island local and absolute weapon Scotty Greenwood from Scotty Greenwood Adventures.

Scotty grew up on Norfolk Island and has spent his life on and around the water. From growing up fishing one of the most untouched places we’ve ever visited, to now running his own charter and putting people onto some seriously good fish — Scotty has a few stories to tell.

We chat about what it was like growing up on Norfolk, how the fishing has changed over the years, starting and running a charter on the island, the highs and lows that come with it and some of the wild experiences he’s had along the way.

After spending the trip fishing with Scotty, we genuinely couldn’t think of a better bloke to sit down with and hear the full story.

And the best part…?

WE’RE GIVING AWAY THE EXACT TRIP WE JUST DID WITH SCOTTY FOR YOU AND 3 MATES!

One Less Ordinary Gold Club member will win an all expenses paid trip to Norfolk Island for them and 3 mates to experience the exact trip we just had. Fishing with Scotty, exploring the island and getting a taste of one of Australia’s most underrated fishing destinations.

If the trip isn’t your cup of tea, TAKE $10,000 WORTH OF HIGH END FISHING GEAR INSTEAD!

If big fish, untouched waters and a trip with 3 of your best mates sounds alright… this is your shot.

Competition commences 21/06/2026 at 8:00pm AEST

Runs to 19/07/2026 at 8:00pm AEST

Winner announced 19/07/2026 at 8:00pm AEST

(Open to active Less Ordinary Gold Club members only)

Full giveaway T&C’s available on website.

JOIN THE LESS ORDINARY GOLD CLUB HERE:

https://lessordinarygoldclub.com.au

For only $2/week Gold Club gets you access to:

• NORFOLK ISLAND TRIP GIVEAWAY

• WEEKLY fishing pack giveaways (Every Sunday arvo)

• Exclusive tutorials

• Partner Discounts

• Bonus content

• Members only events

Giveaway details, trip info and entry requirements are all on the Less Ordinary Gold Club website. Open to Australian residents only. (Excludes SA residents.)

🎣 WE’RE GIVING AWAY THIS EXACT NORFOLK ISLAND TRIP FOR YOU AND 3 MATES! 🎣

If you don’t want the trip, take $10,000 OF FISHING GEAR INSTEAD!

Join the Less Ordinary Gold Club for your chance to win.

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In this episode, we sit down and unpack what has become one of the most unforgettable fishing trips we’ve ever experienced.

We packed our bags, loaded up the rod tubes and headed to Norfolk Island expecting good fishing… but after spending time on the water, exploring the coastline and experiencing what this incredible island has to offer, we genuinely believe it’s one of Australia’s most underrated fishing destinations.

From topwater yellowfin tuna and hard-fighting kingfish to bar cod, trumpeter and flame snapper, this trip delivered from start to finish. Not to mention the feeling that you’ve travelled back in time. The culture, people and scenery are truly second to none.

We break down everything from the fishing, the laughs, the challenges, the moments that didn’t make the video and why Norfolk Island should be on every angler’s bucket list.

And the best part…?

We’re giving THIS EXACT TRIP AWAY to a member of the Less Ordinary Gold Club.

One lucky member will win an all-expenses-paid Norfolk Island fishing adventure for themselves and 3 mates, experiencing the exact trip we just lived. If travelling isn’t your thing, you can choose $10,000 worth of premium fishing gear instead.

If big fish, untouched waters and the mates trip of a lifetime gets you excited, this is your shot.

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COMPETITION DETAILS

Competition commences: 21/06/2026 at 8:00pm AEST

Competition closes: 19/07/2026 at 8:00pm AEST

Winner announced: 19/07/2026 at 8:00pm AEST

(Open to active Less Ordinary Gold Club members only)

Full giveaway T&Cs available on the website.

JOIN THE LESS ORDINARY GOLD CLUB HERE: https://lessordinarygoldclub.com.au

For only $2/week, Gold Club members get access to:

• NORFOLK ISLAND TRIP GIVEAWAY

• Weekly fishing pack giveaways (every Sunday arvo)

• Exclusive tutorials

• Partner discounts

• Bonus content

• Members-only events

Giveaway details, trip information and entry requirements are available on the Less Ordinary Gold Club website.

Open to Australian residents only (excluding SA residents).

NSW Authority No. TP/05065

NSW Notification No. NTP/17081

ACT TP 26_01277

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