Wise Guys

Feb 07 2024 42 ep. 61 mins 2
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The Wise Guys Podcast Series exists to help young men gain access to quality advice and guidance from incredible mentors that Tom and Sam somehow convinced to come on the show. Whether it be within your career, your health or your relationships, we believe the journey of self-improvement is a never-ending one. Growing up is hard, so we’ve decided to create this podcast to ask individuals who have conquered the challenges of being a young person and excelled while doing it.

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#42 - How To Find Your Soul Mate

Feb 07 2024 54 mins  
On this episode, we had a conversation with former star from The Bachelor, Thomas Malucelli. The discussion primarily centered around how, as young men, we can be selfish and fail to represent our best selves during our early relationships. Thomas used himself as a case study to illustrate how he turned himself around, now becoming a man he's proud of and open to love. We delved in

#41 - Russell Manser: Child Abuse Victim

Jan 24 2024 92 mins  
Wise Guys is making a return in 2024, and our first episode features an incredibly powerful story. We had the privilege of hosting Russell Manser, a survivor of child sexual abuse. Russell takes us through his journey, starting with stealing a Porsche and landing in a government-run rehabilitation center for youth. Unfortunately, it was in this facility that he, along with his peer

#40 - Byron Dempsey: Founder of Driven Young

Dec 13 2023 64 mins  
On this episode we spoke with Byron Dempsey, founder of Driven Young. Driven Young is a company that runs programs to bring together people in there 20s to help build new relationships, learn practical life skills and also have fun. Byron is also a contributing author of a book, runs a successful podcast series and on personal development standpoint is miles ahead of most 25 year

#39 - The Truth About Addiction

Dec 06 2023 72 mins  
On this episode we spoke with reformed criminal and drug addict, Ron Isherwood. Ron was born into a criminal family which led him to a life of theivery, drug dealing and gem smuggling across the globe. After spending many years in prison Ron was able to change his life around by helping other drug addicts break their addicitons. Ron takes us through the journey he took to clean h

#38 - Abstacker: The Fittest Man In Bondi

Nov 29 2023 57 mins  
On this episode we chatted with Bondi's very own, Abstacker. Holder of two world records he has raised tens of thousands of dollars for charities through completing fitness challenges that are David Goggins esque. Abstacker also runs a fitness community at Bondi beach and is a familiar face for all of the locals. We spoke about all things health and fitness, the Bondi lifestyle,

#37 - Debrief Of Our 24-Hour Run Challenge

Nov 22 2023 59 mins  
On this episode Sam and I debrief on our 24 running challenge "Run Grateful" with the organiser of Run Grateful, Mark White. Mark traveled from the UK to do his organisations first Australian run with collaboration from the founder of the 440 Run Club Trent Knox. It was great to debrief how this chat impacted us, the things we learnt, Mark shared his personal struggles and we emp

#36 - Career Criminal to Life Changer

Nov 08 2023 64 mins  
On this episode we chatted with Jeffrey Morgan. Growing up in Redfern Jeff became a product of his environment, which led him to a lifetime of crime. Serving 18 years in prison due to bank robberies and other criminal activity Jeff decided one day that he had enough and changed his whole life. Now Jeff with his winning formula spends his time helping other people change their liv

#35 - Keegan Hipgrave: Talking Mental Health, The NRL & Following Your Passion.

Nov 01 2023 53 mins  
This episode Sam sat down with Keegan Hipgrave, former NRL player and host of the Keegan and Company podcast. After fulfilling his dream of playing first grade rugby league, Keegan was forced to medically retire at 24 due to concussions. Since then Keegan has worked with the whatability foundation, launched a mental health podcast featuring guests such as Ariarne Titmus, Pat Carri

#34 - Playing Rugby, Tennis & Dating In A Wheelchair

Oct 25 2023 61 mins  
On this episode we sat down with a wheelchair rugby league star, Stephan Rochecouste. Stephan spoke to us about his experience living with a disability, his time playing with the Australian and NSW wheelchair rugby league teams, dating with a disability and more. Hope you guys enjoy this one. Follow us on Instagram @wiseguysau

#33 - Celebrity Chef Jason Roberts

Oct 18 2023 72 mins  
On this episode we chatted with celebrity chef Jason Roberts. In the early 2000's Jason had his own cooking show on Channel 9 5 days a week and also worked in the US on popular shows such as Good Morning America and E. Jason started his professional cooking career here in Sydney and became one of the nations most notorious chefs. He has had an incredible life journey and shared