Podvan Podcast with Rabbit

Natalie and I are getting into the nitty-gritty of why so many couples hit a wall once the kids finally pack their bags...

It’s a weird, quiet transition where the three or four-bedroom house suddenly feels way too big and you realise you haven’t actually had a real conversation with the person across the table in years.

Natalie King from The READ Clinic joins me in the van to talk about Empty Nester Syndrome and why it often crash...

If you've ever felt like you're walking around with a constant "hot flash" of overwhelm or wondered why your brain is always anticipating a threat, you might want to give this one a listen...

This snippet is from the first time I sat down with the legend that is Heather Irvine Rundle from the Reed Clinic for a chat that gets incredibly personal. (I didn't see that coming!)

We talk about the invisible weight of a...

A couple of episodes ago, I started a feature of shining a light on a few Central Coast small businesses to prove that a big idea can come from anywhere (even a reality show about Mormons).

Ash from Sandy Rose Designs reveals how she built a global swimwear brand from her bedroom at fifteen while hiding from high school bullies. We talk about the late-night letterbox drops to stay anonymous and the fifteen-thousand-dollar risk that ...

Right after Julie and I came off stage in Narrabri, I got chatting to Malinda, a clinical psychologist who traded the bright lights of London and Sydney to head back to her roots in Narrabri. I asked her if she'd like to join me for an episode about mental health in rural areas, and she said "sure!"

We get into the fascinating (and slightly terrifying) way the brain dumps cortisol into the body, causing everything from...

This chat might change the way you look at your bank account !

Marcus Kroek has done it all - policeman in Darlinghurst, teacher, and now a high-level business coach who once helped a local company quadruple its profits in just six months. We get into the "Profit First" mentality and why Marcus reckons most small business owners are actually just technicians wearing way too many hats.

We also chat about the psychology of b...

I’m sitting in my hotel room in Dubbo after a massive weekend on the road with Jules, reflecting on the day the Podvan became a hub for the coast’s most inspiring side hustlers.

First up: Dan, a man who has been a "silent partner" in the show for a year without me ever knowing his name. He’s a garbo by morning and a marketplace hero by afternoon. Then, Mel drops by to explain why my energy levels might be more "giant ...

I Pulled Up To A Car Park In Ettalong And Found A Group Of Humans Who Have Figured Out The Ultimate Health Hack: Sweat First, Pizza Second.

In this Quick Fix, I’m sitting down with Chrissy, Kelly, and the "token male" Chris to figure out how a fitness brand from 1982 is still changing lives on the Coast today.

And today is Chrissy's birthday! Happy Birthday!

We get into the reality of moving to a new town where you don’...

Jules and I are rolling down to Sydney for our final tour rehearsal, and things got weird before we even hit the M1.

In this episode, we find out about a secret job Julie had back in the 90s that required a very specific set of shoes, and we get into the bizarre official complaints from her radio days (one of them involving a sausage sizzle).

We discuss what she got banned from doing on air and the reason she was hauled into the man...

In this Quick Fix episode, (which I considered naming "My Kids Have A Plan To Fix The G20 Summit", Jordan and Tiana are back in the Podvan, and things get a little bit out of hand as we look at the upcoming "Enhanced Games" and Tiana’s much better idea: The Hunger Games Olympics.

We get into the logistics of "Swap Nights" for sports you’re terrified of, and why the G20 summit needs more random people f...

I’ve been trying to track this man down for over twenty years.

When I was fifteen, a kind gesture changed the trajectory of my entire life. In this episode, I finally get to make the phone call I’ve been rehearsing in my head for two decades to the man who started it all. I have NEVER spoken to him - until now.

We get into the "sliding doors" moments that define a career (including a drummer who left what became an iconic A...

A massive thanks and welcome to Brian Hilton Wyong for jumping on board and backing the Podvan! They're sponsoring the weekly Quick Fix episodes and helping us keep on rolling down the road!

Oh, and the Podvan is getting towed around by some pretty schmikko vehicles, too! (Currently, it's the Kia Tasman. Look it up - it's awesome!)

In this episode, we're going back to when I had a whole bunch of Scouts join me...

Is your body trying to tell you something while you're ignoring the signals?

I sat down with Maureen from the Cosmic Scavenger Hunt podcast for a chat that started with a crazy "small world" moment involving my hometown in New Zealand and ended up deep in the "spaceship closet." 👀

We explore her incredible transition from a 16-year corporate career to leading a soul-led business, and look into why your bo...

I haven't seen Coops in 26 years and the first thing she does is bring up the time I got her kids banned from daycare! 😂

My old radio co-host from the mid 1700s was driving through the Central Coast - so she jumped into the Podvan for an overdue therapy session. We got to relive the absolute chaos of our time in Cairns back in 1999/2000. We chat about the time we faked a fight on air that caused a flood of FAXES to the station,...

A quick fix episode is a bit of a look back to a standout bit from an episode from around a year ago. This one takes us back to episode 61 with a few snippets from the Podvan entry into the Australian Podcast Awards!

There's some ripper stuff in here. From the tourist who didn't recognise the celebrity she was sitting right next to – to the time something was growling and clawing its way out of a long drop toilet!

A lot of l...

It's New Year's Day, we're at The Skillion at Terrigal, and despite being dressed for summer, we are absolutely freezing our butts off!

In this episode, Jules and I look at our "Word For The Year", Julie shares a brilliant analogy about rugby players and recovery - and it makes me realise that my work "jar" is completely broken.

If you enjoy it, feel free to leave a comment - or maybe rate the podc...

About a year ago, I got my mechanic (Vince from All Pro Automotive) to jump in for a chat about what he thinks are the most reliable vehicles, what the Central Coast was like when he started his business over 30 years ago, and the kinds of things he's found in people's cars! 😳

It's a real fun chat and, as always with a quick fix, if you'd like to hear the full episode that this bit comes from, you can just scrol...

I’ve decided to stop sitting on the fence.

As we head into the New Year, I’ve been thinking a lot about choosing my word (or "phrase to live by") for 2026. After months of having this one particular thing that I've been too scared to commit to, in the space of a phone call I move from 0 to 100!

I've locked in a decision that puts me completely out of my comfort zone - on soooo many levels!

In the episode, we talk a...