2 Average Joes - Meeting Average Everyday People With NOT So Average Stories

2 Average Joes - Meeting Average Everyday People With NOT So Average Stories

Waiting in line for the drinking fountain on the first day of grade 1 is where Joe S and Joe B first met. Little did they know back then that almost 50 years later these 2 Average Joes would still be great friends and as thirsty as ever to hear your stories. What we’ve learnt is that everyone has a special story to tell and if we just take the time to STOP, ASK and LISTEN it’s amazing just what we can learn from each other. Join us as we speak to average everyday people sharing their NOT so average stories.

Episodes

September 19, 2023 77 mins

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend your Childhood years without the freedoms you take for granted.

Sit back and let Clinton take you on a brief journey into his both inspiring and heart wrenching story ....

Resilient,  Compassionate and Inspiring are just 3 of his wonderful attributes.


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Meet Anthony (Chachi) Petracci.  A man devoted to changing the lives of his students, helping them find their lost identities and shaping a brighter future.

A Teacher who feels he never worked a day in his life.

 Enjoy listening to Anthony's inspiring story.

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Scott McCall is one of the most down to earth, genuine guys who lives everyday with a desire to make a positive difference in the lives of everyone he meets.

From being a childhood Canasta prodigy to Bank Teller to following his vocation of  educating our Youth.

From handing out Money to now handing out School Detentions.

Enjoy listening to Scott's life journey.

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Have you every wondered what growing up a First Nations Australian is really like ?

Alfred's personal story goes from being excluded from schools to now lecturing at University and educating Members of Parliament.

His story will open your eyes to the life of a First Nations Australian.


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Have you every wondered what growing up a First Nations Australian is really like ?

Alfred's personal story goes from being excluded from schools to now lecturing at University and educating Members of Parliament.

His story will open your eyes to the life of a First Nations Australian.

This is Part 1 of a two part Podcast ...

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He always wanted to be a Police Officer, but life's challenges stood in the way. Despite the naysayers, he eventually realised his dream,

Sit back and listen to the story of Vinnie Gee, sharing his not so average story of his journey to become a Police Officer later on in life.

We hope you enjoy Vinnie's story.


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Sit back and listen to the story of Michael Calice, an average everyday individual who has a passion for life, family, friends and his mightly Collingwood Magpies Football team.

With a smile of his face, he lives life to the fullest and strives to put a smile on the faces of everyone he meets.

We hope you enjoy Michael's story.


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A survivor of life's challenges who never stays down and describes himself as a cripple who tries hard.

Listen to the story of Nick Eglezos, an average everyday individual who has, and continues to face the many challenges that life throws at him with a smile on his face and a determination to win.

We hope you enjoy Nick's 'not so average' story.

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Finally you get to delve into the lives of the 2 Average Joes themselves.

Sit back and enjoy listening to the masterful Sammy B, ask the tough questions of Joe S and Joe B as they share interesting information about themselves most wouldn't know including what drives them to produce this Podcast series.

Of course, we can guarantee you will share a laugh or two, and be entertained along the way.

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A beautiful lady with a zest for life and desire to make a positive difference to the lives of everyone she meets.

Known to her friend as the Eveready Battery Bunny.

Listen to the story of Jenny Godwin, an average everyday individual who does so many 'not so average things'.

..... There's even a twist to the story involving a famous entertainer .....

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From Bank Manager to Back Manager.

Listen to how life changed literally overnight for this average Joe (..well Bruno) and his journey to becoming the Head Masseur for the Australian Olympic Track and Field Team.

 We hope you enjoy our chat with Bruno Rizzo.
(... and a warning - there is a little swearing)


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Happy go lucky Frank Maugeri's quest in life is to bring happiness and a smile to everyone he comes in contact with.

While he continues to try different things in life, Frank always comes back to his passion for music and entertaining others.

With a contagious smile, vibrant personality and a heart of gold, Frank wouldn't change any of the things in his life that have shaped him into the true people pers...

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His life was normal until his first seizure at 17 and Gerry Gaudiello's world changed overnight. Questions like "Will I have a seizure today? Will I lose consciousness this time? and Why me? plagued his mind.

Now seizure free for many years, hear how he achieved this and how he navigated the endless treatment trials and the stigma around epilepsy, with some help from a famous friend.

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Charlie considers himself fortunate to live his life between two worlds as he expresses his passion for his Sicilian heritage and embraces his beloved Australia, and his heartfelt desire to live the eternal Summer.

His personality and charisma shine through as we listen to Charlie's story of how he has overcome many of life's challenges, whilst remaining thankful and maintaining a positive outlook.

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December 27, 2020 32 mins

For years he felt out of place but didn't know why. Being the only member of his family with light skin,  Ritchie X stood out in 1970's suburban Brisbane.

At the age of 9 he finds out the truth and his world would never be the same.....

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Singer, Musician and Entertainer .... Fortunato Isgro is an up and coming Australian musical artist.

Of Italian heritage, born on the Gold Coast and performing since the age of 16, in our first lighthearted interview, you will hear Fortunato talk about his humble beginnings, his personal life, his inspirations and the COVID challenge he endures as an Artist. 

With an unforgettable voice, he is driven by a heartfe...

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