Better Bloke
by Better Bloke Project
#132: Boots on the Ground | Community, Conversations and Moving…
About this podcast
The Better Bloke Podcast shares honest conversations with Australian men from all walks of life.
From athletes, business owners and first responders to fathers, tradies and everyday blokes, each episode explores the experiences that shape us, including mental health, resilience, relationships, fatherhood, purpose, identity and the challenges men often carry quietly.
Not every conversation has to be serious. Some episodes go deep, others are full of laughs, stories and the kind of banter you would expect between mates. There is room for both.
We are not here to pretend we have all the answers. We are here to listen, learn and share the moments that help blokes feel less alone, understand themselves better and start more meaningful conversations.
Real conversations with real people, the way it should be.
The Better Bloke Project is an Australian charity registered with the ACNC, creating stronger connections and better outcomes for men, their families and communities.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 134 episodes
- #132: Boots on the Ground | Community, Conversations and Moving Forward · 15 min · Episode 132This week’s solo episode is a recap of a massive weekend on the road and a reminder of why being boots on the ground matters. The Older But Not Wiser annual charity ride brought…
- #131: Pressure Makes Diamonds... and Bursts Pipes · 11 min · Episode 131Episode 131 is a solo catch up on everything that has been happening around the Better Bloke Project. Rob reflects on the recent Ride for Tim and Podcast Royale events, the…
- #130: Mic Power | The Man Behind the Microphone · 1 h 58 min · Episode 130Michael Forrest, better known as Mic Power, is the voice behind Podcast Royale and quite possibly the greatest ring announcer in Australia by a country mile. But announcing is…
- #129: Podcast Royale 3.0: A Father, a Son and a Promise Kept · 25 min · Episode 129This week’s episode is a little different. I sit down with my 11 year old son, Hemi, to recap the entire Podcast Royale 3.0 weekend through the eyes of a young boxer watching his…
- #128: James Blackmore | Behind the Bar and Beyond the Pub · 56 min · Episode 128James Blackmore is one of the Better Bloke Project’s biggest supporters, not only financially, but through the time, energy and effort he puts into bringing people together…
- #127: Cris Cross | The Mundane Keeps You Sane · 57 min · Episode 127Cris Cross is back for his second appearance on the Better Bloke Project Podcast. Cris is more than a friend of the project. He is a personal mate, and this episode was as much…
- #126: Migelly Shaw | Ink, Intrusive Thoughts and Finding Purpose. · 1 h 9 min · Episode 126This week, we step outside the usual studio and into Sacred Rose Tattoo for a raw and honest conversation with Migelly Shaw. Migelly is a tattooist, business owner, media man…
- #125: Sometimes Shit Goes Wrong · 5 min · Episode 125This wasn't supposed to be a solo episode. After camera issues killed our planned recording with Ryan McCarthy, it was 7pm the night before the episode dropped with one working…
- #124: Going Solo | Grief, Growth and Backing Yourself · 19 min · Episode 124This one is a little different. It’s my first solo episode, and while it comes in at just over 18 minutes, it might be the rawest I have ever been on Better Bloke. I talk about…
- #123: Kynan Hunt | Army, Agent and the Art of the Handshake · 1 h 5 min · Episode 123Kynan Hunt isn’t your typical real estate agent. A local character known for outrageous selling tactics, hilarious property videos and a healthy dose of Aussie larrikinism, he’s…
- #122: Brett "Knuckles" Hanly | Country Trucker Caps, Fatherhood, IVF & Get Yourself Checked · 1 h 9 min · Episode 122From the outside, Brett "Knuckles" Hanly looks like a bloke who never stops. On the day we recorded this episode, he'd flown in from Vietnam, driven from Brisbane to the Sunshine…
- #121: Running Tasmania for Mental Health | Mitch Farlow · 1 h 8 min · Episode 121In October, Mitch Farlow will attempt to run the length of Tasmania, around 300 kilometres to raise awareness and funds for Beyond Blue. Mitch is a lived-experience peer worker…
- #120: The Impact Sensation: A Shot at Redemption · 54 min · Episode 120This week marks a new chapter for the podcast as Rob films, hosts and edits an entire episode on his own for the first time. There’s no intro yet, things are a little raw and…
- #119: The Next Chapter · 31 min · Episode 119After more than 100 episodes together, every journey eventually reaches a point where priorities change. In Episode 119 of The Better Bloke Project Podcast, Rob and Matty sit…
- #118: The Male Loneliness Epidemic | Fact, Myth or Modern Life? · 39 min · Episode 118Is there really a male loneliness epidemic, or are we simply talking about something that’s always existed? In this episode of The Better Bloke Project Podcast, Rob and Matty…
- #117: Jacob “Barnos” Barnfield | The Story Behind The Headlines · 1 h 1 min · Episode 117Most people know Jacob “Barnos” Barnfield from the Bondi terrorist attack and the footage that made headlines around the world. But that’s only part of his story. This week, Rob…
- #116: Divorced Aussie Dad Tunes | Why These Songs Still Hit So Hard · 48 min · Episode 116What is it about certain songs that can instantly transport you back to a moment in your life? In this episode of The Better Bloke Project Podcast, Rob and Matty dive into…
- #115: Mel “The Revenant” Tolone | Knocked Down, Never Defeated · 1 h 10 min · Episode 115At first glance, Mel Tolone is exactly what you’d expect from a bloke who’s built his life around strength sports and bare-knuckle fighting. He’s competed around the world…
- #114: Brando Peričić | Faith, Sacrifice & The Fight Beyond the Cage · 1 h 4 min · Episode 114This week we sat down with Brando Peričić, better known as The Balkan Bear, the #14 ranked UFC Heavyweight. On the outside, fighters are often seen as tough, fearless and…
- #113: More Than A Podcast | The Better Bloke First Responder Program · 36 min · Episode 113We are now accredited to deliver Mental Health First Aid training in-house, we discuss what this means for the future of the program and why we believe mental health doesn’t have…







