Best Better Bloke Project Podcasts (2025)

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#057: He Suffered for 30 Days So Other Men Didn’t Have To 31:10

21h ago31:10

31:10

Nathan Schmid is back on the podcast… this time as the bloke who actually did it. In April, he completed 30 triathlons in 30 days, wrapping it all up with a full Ironman on Day 30. We first spoke to him before the challenge kicked off, and now he returns to reflect on the highs, the brutal lows, and the mindset it took to keep pushing when everythi…

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#056: The Podcast Royale 2.0 Recap 42:37

8d ago42:37

42:37

On this one, the boys rip straight into the event highlights of the past weekend. Rob took on the challenge of a lifetime over the weekend, jumping in the ring at the Podcast Royale 2.0 - one of Australia's biggest and best boxign events in history. Outside of dropping 15kg & unlocking his healthiest self in years, Rob embodied everything we stand …

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#055 - Paint, Power, Purpose (An Automotive Artist) 48:54

15d ago48:54

48:54

In this episode of the Better Bloke Podcast, we sit down with Cris Cross, the bloke behind the 400HP split-colour Corvette Hellvette and those wildly popular custom car sketches. But this chat goes way deeper than cars. Cris opens up about grief, identity, and how losing his stepdad in 2017 nearly broke him. From smoking weed and eating Macca’s to …

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#054 - He Lost 100 KG (Not a Gym Bro) 50:29

22d ago50:29

50:29

In this episode of the Better Bloke Project, we sit down with Terry Munro, a bloke who hit rock bottom and clawed his way back. After blowing out to 185.5 Kgs and battling through some dark days, he knew something had to give. Terry opens up about the turning point, the brutal honesty it took to face himself, and how he dropped 100 kilos in two yea…

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#053 - How a 450HP Suzuki Swift Saved His Life! 48:39

29d ago48:39

48:39

In this episode, Matty and Rob sit down with Jack 'Swifty' Mill, a familiar face in the BA community, known for his tough exterior and wild car, but there’s more to him than meets the eye. They get real about the pressure that builds up, the burnout no one talks about, and the toll it takes when you keep pushing without asking for help. Swifty shar…

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#052 - 1 Year Helping 1 Million Men (What We Learned) 26:17

1M ago26:17

26:17

One bloody year. 52 weeks of no-filter chats, big laughs, and tough truths. In this milestone episode of the Better Bloke Podcast, Matty and Rob celebrate one year of diving into what the project has managed to achieve in the last year. With suicide rates still climbing, the boys reckon it’s time we stop ticking boxes and start having real conversa…

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#051 - Do Kids Ruin Your Life or Give It Meaning? 33:54

1M ago33:54

33:54

Kids change everything, your relationship, your priorities, and your sacred right to sleep past 6 AM. In this episode of the Better Bloke Podcast, Matty and Rob tackle the highs, lows, and absolute chaos of being a dad. Ever wondered if there’s a perfect time to have kids? Spoiler: There isn’t. Rob, the seasoned dad who's been through the trenches,…

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#050 - Why We Obsess Over Sticks and Sh*tty Tattoos 32:43

2M ago32:43

32:43

Blokes Advice, the notorious mens group where gun sticks, terrible tattoos, and unspoken bloke wisdom reign supreme. Ever found the perfect stick and felt like you just won the lottery? Yeah, you’re not alone. The boys rip into the dumbest sh*t ever posted, the unwritten rules every real bloke follows, and why borrowing a mate’s tools comes with re…

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#049 - He Shot a Man to Protect His Family 47:54

2M ago47:54

47:54

Matty and Rob sit down with OG BA legend Hadyn, a bloke with one hell of a story. At just 19, he found himself in a life-or-death situation while working in his parents’ jewellery store, an experience that shaped him in ways most people will never understand. But that’s just the start. Hadyn gets real about the tough stuff, relationships, parenting…

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#048 - He's Doing A Triathlon Every Day For Mens Health 17:26

2M ago17:26

17:26

In this episode of the Better Bloke Podcast, Matty and Rob chat with Nathan Schmid, a bloke who's transformed his life from late-night partying to tackling an extraordinary challenge: 30 triathlons in 30 days. Starting in April, Nathan will swim 1.5 km, bike 40 km, and run 10 km daily, all to raise awareness for men's mental health through the Dail…

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#047 - How Internet Trolls Nearly Destroyed Kay Manuel 48:11

2M ago48:11

48:11

For the first time ever, Matty and Rob welcome their first female guest into the inner sanctum of the Better Bloke Podcast. An unlikely guest, Kay Manuel has been at the centre of headlines, copping backlash and judgment from all sides. But behind the controversy? Well, that's exactly what we wanted to uncover. In this raw, unfiltered chat, Kay bre…

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#046 - No One Cares About Your Excuses! (Here’s How To Fix Your Life) 31:18

3M ago31:18

31:18

Most blokes are taught that putting yourself last is the noble thing to do but Matty and Rob reckon that’s a load of crap. If you’re constantly running on empty, sacrificing yourself for everyone else, and calling it ‘doing the right thing,’ you’re actually just sabotaging your own potential. This episode is all about flipping that mindset. The boy…

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#045 - The Brutal Truth About Hitting Rock Bottom! 57:08

3M ago57:08

57:08

Matty and Rob sit down with Graeme, a bloke who's been through more tough times than most of us can imagine—failed relationships, losing trust in everyone, being an estranged father. But the best part? He’s come out the other side, running a successful business and proving that rock bottom isn’t the end—it’s just the start of a comeback. Graeme ope…

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#044 - You're Talking To Men WRONG! 28:40

3M ago28:40

28:40

Blokes aren’t great at talking about their feelings—but we'd argue that it's not because we don’t communicate, we just do it differently. In this episode, Matty and Rob dive into how men actually talk, why we dodge deep convos, and what really works when trying to get a bloke to open up. They break down the myth that men hate talking about emotions…

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#043 - What Men REALLY Talk About in This Private Facebook Group 38:50

3M ago38:50

38:50

This episode taps into the chaos (and wisdom?) of the best Facebook group to grace the modern man, Blokes Advice. They tackle questions from over 300,000 blokes addressing the minefield of modern parenting, the backlash we're dishing out to blokes just doing good deeds, and the ultimate way to get back at your neighbour. This ep serves up a mix of …

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#042 - Why Blokes Shouldn't Go It Alone 31:18

4M ago31:18

31:18

In this episode of the Better Bloke Podcast, Matty and Rob dig into why every bloke needs his tribe. They chat about how men are wired to fix things, why accepting help doesn’t make you weak, and the power of having the right mates in your corner when life gets heavy. The boys also break down what it really means to support your mates – no quick fi…

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#041 - How Big Brother Winner Trevor Butler Bet on Himself – And Won 42:10

4M ago42:10

42:10

In this episode of the Better Bloke Podcast, Matty and Rob sit down with Big Trev, the Big Brother legend who’s been navigating life in the spotlight for nearly two decades. Trev gets real about the highs and lows of fame – from battling ego to staying grounded when everyone knows your name. He doesn’t hold back on the tough stuff, opening up about…

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#040 - Has The Era Of Woke Ended? 37:28

4M ago37:28

37:28

Has being 'woke’ done more harm than good? Or are we just too scared to admit it? In this episode, Matty and Rob rip into the "woke" movement and its chokehold on modern society. While it’s brought some fairness and inclusion, it’s also unleashed cancel culture and turned honest conversations into landmines. Why can’t blokes speak their minds anymo…

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#039 - Screw New Years Resolutions (This is better) 32:51

4M ago32:51

32:51

So, you’re lying to yourself again this year? Making resolutions you already know you’ll break. Offft, bit heavy to kick off the year, hey boys? But let’s be real—while we’re all about accountability, it’s not entirely on you. With everyone banging on about New Year’s resolutions, it’s no wonder it feels like the way to go. But in this ep, Matty an…

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#038 - Strangers' Trust This Guy With Their Heaviest Secrets (Find Out Why) 53:50

4M ago53:50

53:50

In this episode of the Better Bloke Podcast, Matty and Rob chat to an absolutely legend, Blair Rubock from Through Strangers Eyes. If you haven't heard of Blair, he's the bloke who’s made it his mission to tackle some of the hardest conversations you'll ever hear—often with complete strangers. Rob and Matty dive deep into what drives Blair to do wh…

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#037 - The Costly Mistakes Men Keep Repeating 33:00

5M ago33:00

33:00

Jumping into parenthood way too early, neglecting your own personal growth, or coasting through life without a clear direction. We've all made some choices we would probably reconsider if we had our time again, so in this ep Matty and Rob thought it might be helpful to break down some of the most common mistakes blokes make, with the hope it might …

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#036 - Top Lessons From Pro BMX Rider Logan Martin 45:35

5M ago45:35

45:35

In this episode of the Better Bloke Podcast, Matty and Rob sit down with BMX legend Logan Martin to chat about life on and off the bike. Logan opens up about his Olympic gold medal win, sharing how it brought him opportunities and attention, but didn’t change who he is. He talks about the grind, the mental focus it takes to compete at the top, and …

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#035 - Why He Does The Most EXTREME Eating Challenges 44:30

5M ago44:30

44:30

In this episode of the Better Bloke Podcast, Matty and Rob chat with Jimmy Judge, a food challenge legend known for his massive appetite and humble personality (don't let the tats fool you). They dive into the big questions you want to know about food challenges, and no, that doesn't include info on his shi*ts, he's talked enough about that. Jimmy …

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#034 - Why You Care So Much (And How To Stop) 38:39

5M ago38:39

38:39

In this episode of the Better Bloke Podcast, Matty and Rob dive into the concept of "the subtle art of not giving a fk." They chat about the idea that we all have a limited bucket of fks to give and how managing what we care about can change the game. They unpacking self-trust, accountability, and the trap of chasing approval from others. It’s all …

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#033 - The Charity By Blokes For Blokes 35:11

6M ago35:11

35:11

In this episode of the Better Bloke Podcast, Matty and Rob take a look back at what they've been able to accomplish with the Better Bloke Charity over the past six months. They chat about the importance of mens well-being and how the project has shaped up based on feedback from you legends tuning in. They highlight the impact of teamwork between me…

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#032- How Pro Skater Jesse Noonan Transforms Lives with Skateboarding 47:20

6M ago47:20

47:20

In this episode of the Better Bloke Podcast, Matty and Rob chat with Jesse Noonan, Australia’s most-watched... recorder player? He also happened to be a pro skater. Jesse opens up about his new adventure into fatherhood, sharing some funny and wild stories—bet this man never thought he'd be telling his misso's placenta story on the pod. He also tal…

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#031 - We Read the WILDEST Posts in This Secret Blokes Group! 40:07

6M ago40:07

40:07

In this episode of the Better Bloke Podcast, Matty and Rob reveal some of the EXCLUSIVE chats that go on inside the Blokes Advice Mens ONLY Facebook group. Over 300,000 blokes strong, this group gets A LOT of action (unlike Matty - sorry dude). Some of the biggest posts are explored in this ep covering everything from c!rcumcision, wasting your 20'…

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#030 - The Truth Behind Angry Dad's Darkest Moments 56:23

6M ago56:23

56:23

In this episode of the Better Bloke Podcast, Matty and Rob catch up with the internets favourite dad - Angry Dad. They dive into the viral videos that made him a household name, getting into the real-life ups and downs behind his persona. Angry Dad opens up in never before heard detail about the tough days he faced during his cancer battle, but bal…

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#029 - The Average Guy helping Thousands Of Aussie blokes 46:15

7M ago46:15

46:15

In this episode of the Better Bloke Podcast, Matty dives into Rob’s personal journey, giving listeners an inside look at one of the legends behind the mission of Blokes Advice and The Better Bloke Project (he wouldn't call himself a legend on a public platform and would want us to note that). Rob opens up about how his views on responsibility have …

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#028 - Australia Gave This Immigrant A Chance To Succeed! 56:31

7M ago56:31

56:31

In this episode of the Better Bloke Podcast, Matty and Rob chat with Nelson Ferreira, immigrant turned Australian citizen with one hell of a story about how this country gave him the opportunity to absolutely dominate the business world. Originally from Venezuela he made the big move to Australia, battling language barriers and working dead beat jo…

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#027 - 12 Controversial Facts About Success & Failure (Questioning The Gurus) 38:52

7M ago38:52

38:52

In this episode of the Better Bloke Podcast, Matty and Rob dive into the power of quotes and how they can light a fire under you. They kick off with an Alex Hormozi quote about discipline being the real shortcut and share their thoughts on what it actually takes to reach your goals. They also chat about Jordan Peterson’s take on self-comparison, re…

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#026 - Fight Dietitian REVEALS Adesanya & Volkanovski’s Cutting Secrets 52:18

7M ago52:18

52:18

In this episode of the Better Bloke Podcast, Matty and Rob sit down with Jordan Sullivan, also known as the Fight Dietitian. Jordie shares what it’s like working with top athletes like Alexander Volkanovski, Israel Adesanya, and Dan Hooker, highlighting the importance of good nutrition and the right mindset for dominating in the ring. He dives into…

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#025 - Controversial Truths Men Never Talk About (Until Now) 33:55

7M ago33:55

33:55

In this episode of Better Bloke, Matty and Rob are really putting their heads on the chopping blocks, tackling some of the truths that we all know are true, but can't seem to say this day and age. They cover everything from showing your rig online, to guys not wanting to admit when things are all going pear-shaped. Rob even reveals the beef he has …

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#024 - From Party Boy To 23 Year Old Entrepreneur 49:07

8M ago49:07

49:07

In this episode of the Better Bloke Podcast, hosts Matty and Rob sit down with Trey, a 23-year-old entrepreneur who transformed his life from a party boy lifestyle to a successful business owner. They dive into real-life challenges, discussing how to overcome adversity and avoid destructive habits like drinking and drugs. Trey shares his journey of…

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#023 - Life & DEATH experiences of Bondi Rescue's Whippet 46:19

8M ago46:19

46:19

Pro surfer, actor, entrepreneur, and star of one of this great nations most iconic TV series Bondi Rescue, joining Rob and Matty on this ep of Better Bloke is none other than Whippet aka Ryan Clark. The three chat about the ups and downs of juggling passions and why it’s vital to stay open as new opportunities present themselves (even when you’re n…

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#022 - The Parenting Crisis No One Talks About 38:29

8M ago38:29

38:29

Tough day on site, boss is driving me up the wall, they didn't pay me right. We're constantly talking about how difficult our 9-5's are but not enough blokes are talking about the toughest gig of all - parenting. On this ep Rob & Matty don't just tackle the run of the mill parenting topics, they also address the issues with raising kids in today's …

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#021 - Behind The Powerfish | Sexuality, Social Media & Money 45:25

8M ago45:25

45:25

In this ep Matty and Rob have host an absolute legend, the infamous Powerfish, world record holder for catching a 3m flatty. Together the boys dive into The Powerfish's wild antics including his rise on social media, his perspective on mens mental health, and the big question you all want answered, does The Powerfish bat for the other team? Help us…

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#020 - Media Attacks Blokes Support Group ❌ 44:52

9M ago44:52

44:52

Woke culture seems to hit pretty hard these days, leaving no room for blokes to say what they really think. Well in this episode, Matty and Rob are joined by the OG founder of Bloke's Advice Brock and they rip into a few toey discussions around how soft society is, toxic femininity, and the behind the scenes of the Blokes Advice media blunder. Tune…

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#019 - The FEARLESS Mindset Of Nitro Circus Riders 🧠 43:16

9M ago43:16

43:16

I think we can all agree it takes a guy with an above average set to be able to tackle the Nitro Circus arena, but are these guys wired the same? On this episode Matty and Rob chat with the happiest guy on the planet, Matty Mac, a man who has spent most of his life on two wheels, transitioning from motocross racing to the Nitro Circus and freestyle…

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#018 - Not Your Regular Men’s Health Charity 31:18

9M ago31:18

31:18

By now it's probably obvious that we don't exactly take the 'average' approach to mens health like most charities (we know, ironic given we're just a bunch of average blokes). But really, that's the point. We're shaking it up and doing things a bit differently because we think that's what's needed. Tune in to this ep to hear about the work we've be…

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#017 - GIRTHMASTERR...The Worlds THICKEST Piece 48:34

9M ago48:34

48:34

Often described as the 8th wonder of the world, it's no surprise that the Girthmasterr has people questioning it's legitimacy, but Matty has first hand insight having seen the growth of the notorious Girthmasterr through his teen years (not suspicious at all?). In this episode Rob and Matty speak with The Girthmasterr about this rise to fame, the i…

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#016 - He Quit His Job To Drive A 2000HP Hilux For A Living... 40:34

10M ago40:34

40:34

For some men it's wheels, others it's the boot, but for this legend, he can't go past a good skid. In this ep Matty and Rob speak with the legendary Kyle Douglas better known as Luxifer Kyle. This bloke has achieved what often seems impossible to a lot of us, he quit his day job and made a career with the one thing that made him the happiest, burno…

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#015 - Why Talking About Mens Mental Health ISN'T Helping 41:28

10M ago41:28

41:28

A topic that no bloke wants to talk about, but one that affects us all. For some of us, we'll never want to talk about it, but maybe there's something that speaks louder than words. In this episode, Rob and Matty speak to Lini, a Picasso with the paint brush who's mission is bigger than himself. Lini is currently using his talent to tell stories of…

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#014 - Liam Paro The Underdog To IBF World Champion 38:27

10M ago38:27

38:27

Ladies and gentlemen, fighting out of the red corner, from Brisbane, Australia, and bringing an undefeated record into the ring, with 25 victories and zero defeats, 15 of those wins by way of knockout, he is the pride of Australian boxing. Andddd...... NEW IBF International Super Lightweight Champion, the one, the only, Liam "The Powerhouse" Paro! …

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#013 - How He Lost 154 KG (No, He's Not A Fitness Influencer) 41:56

10M ago41:56

41:56

Joined by An ICON of the Blokes Advice group, Dane Lyons sits down with Matty and Rob to share the untold details of his unbelievable weight loss journey. Weighing in at a peak of 260kg and facing severe health issues (including his heart stopping multiple times a day), this bloke was faced with the biggest choice of all, life or death? Thankfully …

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#012 - Is Violence EVER Necessary? 36:44

11M ago36:44

36:44

We'll be honest with you blokes, this was a terrifying subject to tackle, but, it's been a big topic over in the Blokes Advice group in recent weeks and we didn't start this project to shy away from the tough discussions. In this ep Rob and Matty tackle the types of violence and share their perspectives on when, or if, it is the answer. The two hav…

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#011 - Bloke Etiquette: 8 Rules For Every Man 30:58

11M ago30:58

30:58

We don't believe that any man is out here blatantly disrespecting his fellow bloke, however, Rob and Matty haven't been the only ones witness to some questionable behaviour in recent times. We thought it went without saying, but clearly, some unspoken rules need to be spoken. Your mates ex, taking your drinks home after boys night, drunken dnm's, R…

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#010 -Stop AVOIDING Your Tax ❌ 50:11

11M ago50:11

50:11

So another year has passed and you're sitting there again, ripping your MyGov a new one because you haven't gotten on top of your taxes. We get it, its easier to take the out of sight out of mind approach and chuck those receipts in the trusty container ready to worry about another day. But what if, we took a different approach this year? On this e…

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#009 - Top 10 Trends For Men in 2024 31:45

11M ago31:45

31:45

A man is nothing without his passions in life, and as it turns out, us blokes have quite a few. From ice baths to run clubs, a lot has changed in the past year, but there are still some classics that have stood the test of time. Join the boys as they break down what's hot and what's not in 2024, you might just find a new found love (or at the very …

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#008 - Want More Money? Tips For Average Aussies 32:27

11M ago32:27

32:27

With interest rates holding steady, cashies and side hustles are certainly looking tempting aren't they boys? You might even be having some dark thoughts about cutting back the beers budget. Hold off kings, before you start making drastic moves, have a listen to Rob and Matty's take on the topic, there might be a few more options for you to conside…

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