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Tracey Spicer is an award-winning journalist, presenter, author and public speaker and gough’s special guest on this week’s episode of “The Beernuts Productions Podcast.” Tracey tells us the inspiration behind her career choice and why she loves what she does for a living. Tracey also tells us about her departure from the ten network and the fallout from those events. She also discusses her film documentary’s, her books and why she feels it’s important to add humour to darker and heavier subject matter. Tracey also chats about her public speaking and how discussing her experiences can be therapeutic for her. gough and Tracey also talk about how important proper media training is for presenters/journalists and how those skills can be used by any professionals who do any kind of public speaking. A truly interesting interview on a number of topics with an experienced and knowledgeable professional. For more info on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions has to offer, please go to https://beernutsproductions.com/.

On this week’s episode of “The Beernuts Productions Podcast” Jason McGregor stops by the podcast studio for a few tunes and a chat. Jason starts the episode with an amazing rendition of a John Mayer classic. Jason has a unique style and talks about where it came from and why he enjoys putting is own stamp on both covers and originals. Jason talks about how he started out in North Queensland and his move to Brisbane, he also chats about his inspirations and who encouraged the music in his early years. Jason explains why he likes playing at venues where he is part of the experience and not the soundtrack to someone else’s experiences, he also gives some great advice to bar owners and managers on how to improve the live music experience in venues. Jason also talks about his originals and the song writing process. Jason then closes the episode with one of his awesome originals called “That’s Why We’re Here.” For more info on this podcast or anything else Beernuts Productions, please go to https://beernutsproductions.com/.  

This week on “The Beernuts Productions Podcast” gough welcomes performance psychologist Dr. Phil Jauncey. Phil has worked with Olympic teams, entertainers and some of the biggest names in the world and he passes on some incredible knowledge in this thoroughly interesting and entertaining interview. Phil starts off by telling us what takes someone from being good at their craft to being the best in their craft. He also gives us the 3 basic rules of keeping your brain working for you, not against you. Phil then breaks down the following statement. “We can’t care what you think, we only care what you do.” He also chats about different personality types and what works and what doesn’t work when engaging with different types of people. A wonderful chat with a great mozzie…….not a typo, listen to find out what that means. Please visit https://beernutsproductions.com/ for more information on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions.

The beautiful and super talented Matilda Simmons swings by the podcast booth to record down a fun episode of “The Beernuts Productions Podcast.” Matilda is a multiskilled performer and starts off by telling us why she loves the creative fields. She chats about her dance training, acting training and roles she has played in both theatre and film. gough and Matilda then talk about body image and the pressure that can be felt to look and act a certain way when in the entertainment industry. Matilda tells us about a stage combat course she under took and how that has helped her in her professional career. She also talks about how preparation is the key to success and gives some great advice to young actors who maybe listening. Matilda has also starred in a few Beernuts Productions films and she tells us what that experience was like for her as well. A really interesting and fun chat with a truly skilled and entertaining young lady. For more information on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions please visit https://beernutsproductions.com/.

Superstar Australian Rules Footballer and senior coach Matthew Primus is gough’s special guest on this week’s episode of “The Beernuts Productions Podcast.” gough and Matt start off by talking about how he was drafted to Fitzroy and their final days in the competition. He then discusses his move to the Port Adelaide Football Club and his relationship with legendary coach Mark Williams.  Matt then talks about his rise to becoming captain of the club and the highs and lows of his football career. gough and Matt then talk about his transition into coaching and the challenges he faced in that high stress job. A really interesting interview with a footballing legend and gough being the football nut he is was nerding out the whole time, which was rather embarrassing. Head on over to https://beernutsproductions.com/ for more information on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions.

This week on the Beernuts Productions podcast gough welcomes to the studio marketing guru and university lecturer Dr. Lalitha Kirsnan. Lalitha tells us why she loves consumer psychology and unpacking why the consumer does what they do. She also explains the concept of mindful marketing, what it means and more importantly how it works. Lalitha also explains how important it is to offer solutions to your customers as a way of selling to them, along with staying focused on your goals and adjectives. Lalitha also speaks about how important research and feedback is in setting up your marketing plan. Plus social media, how best to use it to your advantage and not to over do it.  A really thoughtful and interesting interview with some great marketing tips and advice. Visit https://beernutsproductions.com/ for more information on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions has to offer.

On this week’s episode, gough welcomes to the Beernuts Productions podcast, make-up artist to the stars, Holly Fraser. Holly chats about how she got started in the make-up industry and what she loves about being a make-up artist. Holly also talks about how to use social media to your professional advantage and gives some great advice to youngsters who maybe thinking of a career as a make-up artist. Holly talks about the difference between film make-up, runway make-up and photographic make-up. She also gives some great skin care advice, not just for the girls, but also for the boys. Holly has also worked for Beernuts Productions and talks about what it’s like doing make-up on a Beernuts film set. A really fun chat with a bright and bubbly professional. For more information on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions, please go to https://beernutsproductions.com/.

What happens when you cross an intrepid traveller, author and motorcycle enthusiast? You get gough’s special guest for this week’s podcast episode, Mike Hannan. Mike starts the episode by telling us about how he rebuilt a 1919 Indian motorcycle and why he chose that particular bike. Mike then tells us about his world travels, the places he’s been and enjoyed. Plus why he chose to ride a motorbike around the world and the pros and cons of doing that. Mike also chats about the two books he has written, he tells us about each book, why he wrote them and the book writing experience. A really fascinating chat, filled with handy tips and hints, with an interesting character. Please visit https://beernutsproductions.com/ for more information on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions.

On this musical edition of “The Beernuts Productions Podcast” singer songwriter Conspiracy Of One drops by for a chat and a few tunes. After starting with a Whitlams classic, gough and Nathan chat about where his stage name came from and their shared love of Aussie music. Plus why he enjoys playing more obscure tunes and not so much the commercial “norm”. Nathan then talks about why he chose the guitar as his instrument of choice and why he loves writing and composing songs. He also takes us into his song writing process and talks about self-doubt and how important it is to have confidence in your ability. Nathan also has a passion for science and he talks about how he enjoys working that into his song writing. He then closes the episode with one of his originals entitled “We’re All Aliens Baby.” A really fun and upbeat episode with a talented and quirky musician. For more info on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions has to offer please go to https://beernutsproductions.com/.

On “The Beernuts Productions Podcast” this week, gough chats to disability educator, Melinda Tomlinson. Melinda tells us why she chose the field of disability education and what she enjoys about her job.  Also why it is important to build relationships with not just the students, but also the parents. Melinda also gives some wonderful advice to parents who may have a child with a disability entering the education system. Melinda also talks about how important inclusion is for not just kids with disabilities, but for all children. gough and Melinda also talk about bullying and they break down some common misconceptions. A really interesting episode with an expert in her field. Please visit https://beernutsproductions.com/ for more information about this podcast and everything Beernuts.

This week on “The Beernuts Productions Podcast” gough chats to stylist and fashion guru Clare Anstey. Clare tells us where her love for fashion began, why she loves being a stylist and what exactly is involved in being a stylist. She also explains how she got started in the industry and gives some great advice to youngsters who may be heading down this career path. Clare and gough chat about dealing with awkward models on set and how attitude is so important. Clare has also done some costume design work for Beernuts Productions and she tells us what that experience was like. Clare also talks about op-shop shopping and takes us through a few fashion do’s and don’ts. A really fun interview about a subject gough clearly knows nothing about. For more information on “The Beernuts Productions Podcast” and everything else Beernuts Productions has to offer, please visit https://beernutsproductions.com/.

Paul Burt is a boating, fishing, camping and weather guru and being as gough knows nothing about any of those subjects, he invited Paul into the Podcast studio to educate him on all of the above. gough asks Paul about the over fishing of our waterways, pollution in our waterways, the best ways to store and cook fish, plus the best ways to catch crabs. Paul also tells us some funny experiences that has happened to him while doing live crosses on national TV and reporting on severe weather events. Paul also explains how you need to be flexible when making a TV show about the great outdoors and how to roll with the punches, so to speak. A really fun and entertaining episode of “The Beernuts Productions Podcast” that will have you keen to experience everything the great outdoors has to offer. For more information on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions, please go to https://beernutsproductions.com/.

On this week’s episode of “The Beernuts Productions Podcast” gough speaks to Fiona Patten MP. Fiona is the leader of the Australian Reason Party, plus a sitting member of the Victorian Parliament. Fiona has some really interesting points to make about some important social issues, such as abortion and sexual health care, the media landscape, the legalisation of marijuana, the discrimination and accessibility issues people with disabilities face in this country. Plus how important it is to find your tribe and not feel stigmatised by some pockets of society. Fiona and gough discuss all these issues and more in this thought provoking and fascinating conversation. For more information on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions please go to https://beernutsproductions.com/.

This week gough welcomes to the podcast studio Bianca Dye. Bianca is a writer, presenter, radio and television personality, in short, there’s not much she hasn’t done in the world of entertainment and gough and Bianca chat about it all. They discuss her childhood and family along with how she handles haters. Plus her amazing TV career, including her appearance on “Thank God You’re Here.” Bianca also chats about radio, the pro’s and cons of collaboration, plus the nationalisation of radio along with her brush with an acting career. A really entertaining and interesting chat with an absolute legend, just don’t call her a veteran. Please visit https://beernutsproductions.com/ for more information on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions.

Ilana Collins is a stunt performer and a very talented actress and this week’s guest on “The Beernuts Productions Podcast.” Ilana tells us how she got into the stunt industry and why she enjoys it so much. She then takes us through several stunts she has performed and how it is done both safely, but also so it looks super cool on camera, such as high falls, fight sequences, being hit by a car, being set on fire and more. She also tells us how she stays sharp and ready to go at a moments notice. Ilana also stars in Beernuts Productions brand new film “A Guide To A Perfect Wedding” and she tells us all about that project and what you can expect when you give it a watch. A really interesting and fun chat with a very talented young lady. For more information on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions has to offer, visit https://beernutsproductions.com/.

Actor extraordinaire Craig Ingham swings by the Beernuts studios to chat with gough on this week’s episode of “The Beernuts Productions Podcast.” Craig talks about how he got into acting and what he enjoys about it. He also takes us through the different genres he’s performed in such as horror and comedy and what it takes to nail each genre successfully. gough and Craig also talk about accent training and how to keep your acting muscles sharp when not auditioning. Plus he gives some great advice on the importance of training, having external outlets and learning on the job. Also how important it is to have confidence in yourself and your abilities. A really entertaining chat with a true character both on and off the screen. Visit https://beernutsproductions.com/ for more information on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions.

On this week’s episode of “The Beernuts Productions Podcast” gough chats to UK based journalist and disability advocate Emma Purcell. Emma explains how Cerebral Palsy affects her both physically and in her day-to-day. She then chats about why she chose journalism as her chosen career and talks about her journey through higher education. Emma tells us about the struggles she faced at university and offers up some really great solutions on how to fix those problems. Emma then tells us about some of her favourite stories and interviews she’s done over the years and also some of the great music artists she’s interviewed for her blog “Rock For Disability”. A thoroughly interesting chat with a talented writer and journalist. Visit https://beernutsproductions.com/ for more information on this podcast and everything else Beernuts.

Costa is the host of Gardening Australia (ABC TV) the author of the new book “Costa’s World” and luckily for us, gough’s special guest on this week’s episode of “The Beernuts Productions Podcast.”  Costa talks about his family tradition of nature and gardening, then how he began his professional career in the world of landscape gardening and how that evolved into his TV career. Costa then talks about how important it is to teach children about the environment and gardening, plus how gardening can be a form of therapy, along with the wonderful community aspect of gardening. Costa then gives some great tips on how you (the listener) can get started in the world of gardening and thrive as a newcomer to the world of nature. A really interesting and motivating chat with a true iconic Australian. Check out https://beernutsproductions.com/ for more information on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions.

On this week’s episode of “The Beernuts Productions Podcast” gough welcomes financial coach, guru, the cash flow pocket rocket herself, Phoebe Dray to the show. Phoebe starts off by telling us how she got started in the world of finance and also why she enjoys that line of work. gough and Phoebe then start up a pretend company and discuss the do’s and don’ts when starting up a business. Plus tips on what to invest and what to save and the best ways to spend your money to give yourself the best chance of success. Phoebe also talks about how not to get overwhelmed when it comes to finance and ways to combat financial stress. Plus budgeting, researching, tax and cash flow, Phoebe covers it all in this thoroughly entertaining and informative chat. For more information on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions please go to https://beernutsproductions.com/.

This week’s episode of “The Beernuts Productions Podcast” is a really fun one as gough welcomes (via the Uk) Mike Burton. Mike is a podcasting tragic, he has a few podcasts of his own and just loves everything to do with podcasts. Mike explains why he loves podcasts so much, the community element of podcasts, the variety and the fun he has recording them. He also gives some wonderful advice to anyone who wants to start their own podcast. Mike is also a Star Wars nut and tells us what it is about Star Wars that draws him in. gough then reveals a deep and dark secret about himself, which may or may not change the way you view him!!!!! A really fun conversation with an interesting character. For more information about this podcast and everything Beernuts Productions please go to https://beernutsproductions.com/.