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#77 Professor Ian Brighthope – Health, Autonomy, and the WA Secession Debate.
Apr 14, 2026
53m 36s
#76 Shelly Jones – Boomers Bar
Feb 17, 2026
1h 04m 44s
#75 Joel Hatcher — Moving Naturally, Training Thoughtfully
Jan 25, 2026
1h 34m 53s
#74 Tony Barratt — Growing Up in a Bus, Working Life, and Riding On
Jan 18, 2026
1h 38m 30s
#73 Behind the spokes: Will Dickeson's story - Racing USA, Cycling Australia & Neutral Spares
Dec 3, 2025
1h 15m 32s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 4/14/26 |  #77 Professor Ian Brighthope – Health, Autonomy, and the WA Secession Debate.✨ | healthnutrition+4 | Professor Ian Brighthope | — | Western Australia | nutritional medicineenvironmental medicine+3 | — | 53m 36s | |
| 2/17/26 |  #76 Shelly Jones – Boomers Bar | Boomers Bar sits just off the Esplanade at Christie’s Beach.Low lamps. Old furniture. Shelves of nostalgic nick-nacks that feel like they’ve always been there. It’s not styled — it’s collected.In this conversation, Shelly Jones talks about creating and running Boomers Bar: why she chose a full retro feel, what people are really looking for when they walk through the door, and how a place becomes familiar without trying too hard.It’s a story about atmosphere, memory, and quietly creating a place for a community — one drink, one conversation, one dimly lit night at a time. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepeoplewemeetpodcast.substack.com | 1h 04m 44s | ||||||
| 1/25/26 |  #75 Joel Hatcher — Moving Naturally, Training Thoughtfully | Joel Hatcher is a personal trainer, barefoot runner, surfer, snowboarder, coach, dancer, and massage therapist — someone who has built his life around movement in all its forms.In this conversation, we talk about what it means to live well in the body, not just train it. Joel shares his approach to strength, balance, recovery, and awareness, and how different disciplines — from surfing and snowboarding to dance and hands-on bodywork — inform the way he moves through the world.This is a relaxed, thoughtful conversation with a grounded, generous person — about listening to the body, staying curious, and finding a way of moving that feels natural rather than forced. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepeoplewemeetpodcast.substack.com | 1h 34m 53s | ||||||
| 1/18/26 |  #74 Tony Barratt — Growing Up in a Bus, Working Life, and Riding On | Tony Barratt grew up living in a bus with his parents and six brothers and sisters, parked in a fixed location while his father worked as a roo shooter and rabbit catcher.As an adult, Tony built a working life in Adelaide, spending years with Mitsubishi before later teaching aquatics to school children. Now in his seventies, he still rides motorbikes with his grandsons.This conversation reflects on family, work and the steady unfolding of an Australian life. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepeoplewemeetpodcast.substack.com | 1h 38m 30s | ||||||
| 12/3/25 |  #73 Behind the spokes: Will Dickeson's story - Racing USA, Cycling Australia & Neutral Spares | From the back roads of Clare to racing professionally in the United States, Will Dickeson has lived a life built on bikes, grit, and momentum. After competing with the Jelly Belly Pro Cycling Team, Will returned home to Australia where he worked with Cycling Australia before launching his own Adelaide-based business, Neutral Spares — a bike-service operation with a loyal following.In this conversation we trace his path from young rider to pro athlete, from the intensity of the American racing scene to the craft of precision bike mechanics.Will is also my son-in-law — husband to Olivia and dad to Audrey, Harriet, and Iris — which adds an extra layer of warmth and honesty to this chat.If you love cycling, stories of perseverance, or the journey behind the person you meet, this one’s for you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepeoplewemeetpodcast.substack.com | 1h 15m 32s | ||||||
| 9/4/25 |  #72 Life at Sea with Ron Smith: New Zealand Navy, Diving and Tugboats | At sixteen, Ron Smith left home to join the New Zealand Navy, beginning a 54-year career at sea. In this episode, he shares his extraordinary journey through Navy service, professional diver training, and the high-risk world of saturation diving. Ron also takes us inside life on tugboats, navigating dangerous conditions and commanding powerful vessels. If you’re interested in real-life maritime stories, Navy history, or commercial diving, this episode is packed with rare insights from a man who has lived it all. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepeoplewemeetpodcast.substack.com | 1h 10m 44s | ||||||
| 9/4/25 |  #71 Alan McDonald: From 1961 to Retirement — A Victoria Police Journey | Alan McDonald joined the Victoria Police Force in 1961 and went on to become Officer-in-Charge of D24, the central police communications hub inside Russell Street Police Headquarters.D24 — named for Corridor D, Room 24 — handled every 000 call, statewide radio dispatch, and urgent police communication across Victoria. It became an iconic part of Melbourne police history, even featuring in radio dramas and the TV series Homicide.In this episode, Alan shares what it was really like inside Victoria’s busiest and most critical command centre. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepeoplewemeetpodcast.substack.com | 52m 59s | ||||||
| 9/4/25 |  #70 Mark Norval: Art, Derby and Life in the Kimberley | I met Mark Norval, a renowned Kimberley artist, at his studio in Derby, Western Australia. We sat beneath his giant Boab tree talking about art and community. Mark has lived in Derby since 1981, has exhibited widely in Australia and overseas, and has won more than 50 art awards.Instagram: @norvalgallery This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepeoplewemeetpodcast.substack.com | 37m 00s | ||||||
| 9/4/25 |  #69 Life on the Gibb River Road: A Conversation with Michael Gugeri | “In the gardens of Derby’s Norval Gallery, Michael Gugeri shares raw, funny and thoughtful stories about life on the Gibb River Road and decades of change across the Kimberley.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepeoplewemeetpodcast.substack.com | 54m 49s | ||||||
| 4/8/25 |  #68 Meet Rita Builder: The Funniest Tour Guide in Australia | I met Rita Builder in the dark one morning when she knocked on my car window — and within an hour she turned out to be one of the funniest women I’ve ever met. Rita has spent 12 years touring Australia as a professional guide, leading groups across the outback and beyond. In this episode she shares life on the road, the places she’s seen and the characters she’ll never forget. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepeoplewemeetpodcast.substack.com | 47m 31s | ||||||
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| 4/8/25 |  #67 Steve Eales: Bus Life, New Music & the Turning Point That Changed Everything | Steve Eales is one of Australia’s most decorated independent country rock singer-songwriters.Since releasing his debut solo album in 2007, he has earned 17 national music awards, achieved radio chart success across Australia, the USA and Canada, and won the APRA Award for Country Composition.Across albums like The Open Road and his newest release, Bus Roots Country & Blues, Steve has built a loyal following with his blend of country rock, roots and blues — and hit songs including Girls On Horses, The Battler, and Long Way Home.In this conversation, Steve opens up about life on the road, the evolution of his music, and a major turning point in his personal life — a stroke he experienced during the pandemic period, which forced him to reassess everything from his health to his career. His story is one of resilience, creativity, and finding new strength after a life-changing event. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepeoplewemeetpodcast.substack.com | 1h 00m 16s | ||||||
| 12/10/24 |  #66 Professor Ian Brighthope: Pioneering Integrative Medicine in Australia | Professor Ian Brighthope has been shaping integrative medicine in Australia for more than 40 years — from founding the first postgraduate nutrition course to launching the World of Wellness. In this episode he shares his mission, the battles, and what true wellness means for all of us. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepeoplewemeetpodcast.substack.com | 1h 06m 03s | ||||||
| 12/2/24 |  #65 Helicopter Rescue, Deafness & Determination: The Inspiring Journey of Danny Clarke | Former Adelaide helicopter rescue crewman Danny Clarke may be one of the only fully deaf rescue crewmen in the world. I met Danny during our time flying rescue missions across South Australia, and his ability to work in high-risk situations without hearing remains one of the most extraordinary things I’ve witnessed.In this episode, Danny speaks about his career, the unique challenges of rescue aviation, adapting to deafness in a demanding environment, and the personal changes he’s facing today. A compelling story for listeners interested in rescue work, aviation, disability, and human resilience. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepeoplewemeetpodcast.substack.com | 1h 02m 44s | ||||||
| 11/14/24 |  #64 Julie Anthony: A Letter, a Helicopter, and a Moment at Wilpena Pound | A recently discovered letter from 1978 sparked this unexpected and heartfelt conversation with Julie Anthony, one of Australia’s most iconic singers. In the letter, my father wrote about meeting Julie during a South Australian Tourism film shoot at Wilpena Pound—he was the helicopter pilot on the job.This episode isn’t just about a film shoot in the outback; it’s about the gentle way small encounters stay with us, shaping memory and meaning decades later. Julie reflects on that moment in time, the people involved, and the magic of Wilpena Pound captured both on film and in a single, handwritten letter. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepeoplewemeetpodcast.substack.com | 57m 35s | ||||||
| 6/9/24 |  #63 Controlled Ditching: Brett’s Story of Survival From a Naval Wessex 31B | Brett and I first met while flying the ambulance helicopter in Adelaide, but our connection goes much deeper. Today, we’re both instructors with RHO Aviation, teaching aircrew and passengers how to escape from an aircraft that has ditched at sea. It’s vital training—something Brett understands better than most.Years earlier, he was the flight air-crewman aboard a naval Wessex 31B helicopter when it suffered an engine failure off the coast of Malaysia. What followed was a controlled ditching, the kind of event most people train for but never experience.In this episode, Brett talks through what happened that day, what he learned from it, and how that experience now shapes the lifesaving training we deliver. A gripping story of calm under pressure, survival, and the importance of preparation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepeoplewemeetpodcast.substack.com | 1h 20m 12s | ||||||
| 6/2/24 |  #62 Laureen Lawlor-Smith: Transforming Health Through Low-Carb Medicine | Dr. Laureen Lawlor-Smith has been a doctor since 1982, spending much of her career owning and managing her own General Practices in Adelaide’s southern suburbs. Over the years she has shifted her focus toward lifestyle medicine—helping people improve their health through the choices they make every day.Laureen has long used a low-carbohydrate and ketogenic approach in her work, witnessing remarkable health transformations in both her patients and herself. In this conversation she explains why this way of eating is so effective, the science behind it, and how small changes can lead to profound improvements in long-term health.A thoughtful and practical discussion with a doctor who has seen firsthand what’s possible when lifestyle becomes medicine. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepeoplewemeetpodcast.substack.com | 59m 11s | ||||||
| 5/21/24 |  #61 Fiona Marlow: Reclaiming Birth as a Natural, Empowering Journey | Fiona Marlow is an Occupational Therapist with a Master’s degree in Nursing and postgraduate training in Midwifery. Across her diverse healthcare career, she has worked passionately with families—especially in the world of childbirth.Driven by a commitment to normalising pregnancy and birth as natural human processes, Fiona established a Birth Hub dedicated to educating and supporting women through one of life’s most profound experiences. Her work focuses on creating calm, informed, and empowering environments where women feel confident and supported.In this episode, Fiona shares her insights into modern maternity care, the importance of education, and why reclaiming birth as a natural event can transform the experience for mothers and families alike. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepeoplewemeetpodcast.substack.com | 1h 06m 45s | ||||||
| 1/10/24 |  #60 Life Without Social Media: Adam Yardley’s ‘Technology Cleanse’ | Feeling overwhelmed by the endless stream of social media updates? Wondering what life might look like without the constant digital noise? In this episode, we explore the idea of a true “technology cleanse” with Adam Yardley—a man who has chosen to live completely free of social media.Adam shares why he stepped away from the online world, how it has changed his mental clarity and daily life, and what he’s learned from disconnecting in a hyper-connected age. If you’ve ever thought about taking a break from social media, reducing screen time, or simplifying your digital habits, this conversation offers real insight into what a more intentional, less distracted life can feel like.A perfect episode for listeners interested in digital detoxing, mental wellbeing, and reclaiming focus in a noisy world. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepeoplewemeetpodcast.substack.com | 1h 28m 00s | ||||||
| 12/17/23 |  #59 What Is School For? Catherine’s Journey From Inspired Teacher to Education Questioner | Before you go to schoolWhen Catherine was five years old, I would watch her teaching imaginary students in our backyard. Even then, it was clear she was meant to be a teacher. Two decades later, she found herself standing in front of a real classroom of thirty eager faces—living the dream she’d always had.But as she moved deeper into the education system, Catherine began to feel a growing sense of disillusionment. The gap between what she believed education could be and what she saw in practice led her to question the very purpose of school itself.In this episode, Catherine shares her honest reflections on teaching, the pressures inside modern classrooms, and why she now asks the powerful question: What is school for? A thoughtful discussion for anyone interested in education reform, teaching, and the future of learning. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepeoplewemeetpodcast.substack.com | 1h 05m 01s | ||||||
| 11/29/23 |  #58 Uncovering a Family Secret: Olivia’s Search for the Grandfather She Never Knew | This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepeoplewemeetpodcast.substack.com | 1h 03m 45s | ||||||
| 11/4/23 |  #57 What Is a Writ—and Why It Matters: Gerard Donohue’s Mission to Reform Australian Elections | In this episode, we meet Gerard Donohue, a retired Victorian whose life has taken an unexpected turn toward electoral reform. After learning about the power of a writ—the formal legal document that triggers an election—Gerard became convinced that Australia’s electoral system has deep structural problems that need urgent attention.Born and raised in Country Victoria, Gerard has spent his retirement fighting for what he believes is a fairer and more transparent democracy. Encouraged by the imprimatur of his wife and motivated by his ten children and grandchildren, Gerard has made it his mission to shine a light on how elections are called, conducted, and controlled.If you’re curious about how Australian elections actually work, what a writ really is, or why one man would dedicate his retirement to reforming the system, this conversation is full of insight, passion, and surprising revelations. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepeoplewemeetpodcast.substack.com | 1h 03m 58s | ||||||
| 10/7/23 |  #56 From Paralysis to Possibility: Steve Lee and Daughter Layla Share Their Journey | On September 6th, 2020, Australian Olympic downhill skiing champion Steve Lee awoke on the icy floor of his Falls Creek bedroom, suddenly paralysed down one side of his body. What followed was a life-altering medical emergency—and the beginning of a long, uncertain road to recovery.Three years on, Steve sits down with his daughter Layla to share a powerful update on his condition, his progress, and the resilience required to keep moving forward. Together, they speak openly about the challenges, the breakthroughs, the support of their community, and their hopes for the future.This episode offers a deeply human look at recovery after paralysis, the strength of family bonds, and the determination of one of Australia’s most iconic winter athletes. Whether you’re interested in Australian sport, personal resilience, or stories of courage, Steve Lee’s journey is one you won’t forget.#steveleefightback This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepeoplewemeetpodcast.substack.com | 51m 37s | ||||||
| 9/25/23 |  #55 Wendy Hazelton: The Trailblazing Australian Pilot Who Flew Solo Across the Pacific | Wendy’s flying history is an incredible one – she flew solo across the Pacific in 1986, has instructed at her father, Jim Hazelton’s airfield, flew the world’s first turbo prop airliner in England, and chartered around Australia air safaris.However, her goal of joining the RAAF was hosed down, because at that time, women were not allowed to join.From country girl to horse trainer to international pilot and voluntary supporter of underprivileged Asian communities, Wendy, a mother and grandmother who now runs her own small business, has lived on the Sunshine Coast for the last 22 years. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepeoplewemeetpodcast.substack.com | 1h 23m 48s | ||||||
| 8/8/23 |  #54 Professor Ian Brighthope: Challenging Conventional Medicine for a Healthier Australia | Professor Ian Brighthope is one of Australia’s most influential voices in integrative and nutritional medicine, with a career spanning more than 40 years. Beginning his journey in Agricultural Science in 1965 and later completing his medical degree at Monash University, Professor Brighthope has spent decades exploring the relationship between nutrition, chronic disease, immunity, and human wellbeing.In the 1970s he founded the Brighthope Clinic and Biocentre, and went on to become the founding president of the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM)—a major milestone in bringing nutritional and environmental principles into mainstream medical education. He pioneered Australia’s first post-graduate medical course in nutrition, and has long been an advocate for doctors working within integrative health.With extensive experience across crisis and risk management, pharmaceutical development, public policy, and health advocacy, Professor Brighthope continues to challenge conventional thinking as a Director of the National Institute of Integrative Medicine (NIIM). His mission is clear: to improve healthcare outcomes for all Australians and empower individuals to take control of their own health.In this conversation, we explore his lifelong work, his approach to strengthening immunity, his views on the future of medicine, and the philosophies that have defined his career.https://wowintl.org/https://www.reignitedemocracyaustralia.com.au/jprof-brighthope-letter/https://twitter.com/virusfightervi1 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepeoplewemeetpodcast.substack.com | 1h 31m 01s | ||||||
| 8/1/23 |  #53 Hollywood Matt Connelly: Arm Wrestling, Entrepreneurship and the Power of Passion Projects | At 41, Matt Connelly has done what so many people dream of—he’s turned his passions into his full-time life. An entrepreneur with boundless energy and an unmistakable presence, Matt is deeply involved in Arm Wrestling Promotions, Arm Wrestling Clubs, podcasting, content creation, and property investment.Known online as Hollywood Matt Connelly, he brings infectious enthusiasm to everything he touches, helping grow Australia’s arm-wrestling community while building a creative and entrepreneurial ecosystem around it. From running events to building online channels, Matt is proof that following your interests with intensity can create opportunities you never expected.In this episode, we talk about the rise of arm wrestling in Australia, the mindset behind turning passion into livelihood, and the lessons Matt has learned across business, content and community-building.Whether you’re into arm wrestling, entrepreneurship, or simply love hearing from people who live life at full throttle, this conversation delivers. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepeoplewemeetpodcast.substack.com | 1h 34m 50s | ||||||
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