Best Zach Blair Podcasts (2025)

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Encore: The secret world of servos after dark 50:33

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David Goodwin spent years working the graveyard shift at his local service station in the outer suburbs of Melbourne. The grungy work quickly took over his life (R) He took the job to support his university studies, but working overnight made study impossible and soon the work took over. From his brightly lit perch behind the anti-jump wires, David…

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Dr Rangan Chatterjee on health and healing in a hectic world 48:00

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As a boy, Dr Rangan Chatterjee saw his Dad work day and night as a doctor before he succumbed to severe auto-immune disease. After his father's death in 2013, Rangan had an epiphany about his own future Learn more about Rangan's books and podcast at his website. Rangan is currently touring Australia, speaking in Sydney on Thursday 17 July and Brisb…

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The hidden corners of Emma's Hong Kong — fishing villages, beaches and ancestral graveyards 49:18

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Novelist Emma Pei Yin ran away from Hong Kong as a teenager to start fresh in Australia. But she found herself repeatedly drawn back home whenever she put pen to paper. Emma grew up in England and Hong Kong. But her life in Hong Kong wasn’t so much about the neon skyscrapers as it was about her family’s ancestral village, tucked away in the New Ter…

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Spinning Out Family Stress with Michael Blair 34:46

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Welcome to another episode of Great Dad Talks! This week, I sit down with life coach and former psychologist Michael Blair to explore modern tools for family harmony, emotional healing, and child development. Michael shares the transformative power of his unique “spin” method—a tool rooted in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)—that helps kids, pare…

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AFL star Zach Tuohy on his silent struggles as a young father and life after footy 52:06

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Zach was still a teen when he was scouted by the AFL in Ireland, beginning a great adventure in Australia, where he fell in love and unexpectedly became a dad. On his way home from training, a 24-year-old Zach would have to pull over on the side of the road to cry before he got home to his young family. Zach Tuohy was just 17 years old when he was …

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What it Really Takes to be a Competitive Shooter - Feat. Michelle Viscusi 14:39

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Step into the world of professional shooting with competitive shooter Michelle Viscusi in this explosive new episode! Michelle reveals her favorite firearm to shoot, and breaks down the key differences between Staccatos and Glocks. She takes us behind the scenes of what training looks like for a pro shooter. from drills to discipline, and opens up …

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Encore: Janty Blair is the BMW of standup comics 47:00

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After a lifetime of nursing and midwifery, Janty Blair discovered her funny bone in her late 50s, following a serendipitous Bumble date (R) Janty's father, Bob, was a staff sergeant in the Australian Army, and so she grew up moving around the country. Home for Janty, a Butchulla, Mununjhali and Woppaburra woman, was really Hervey Bay in Queensland,…

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Leah Purcell's meteoric rise, from the Murgon meatworks to centre stage 52:30

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Leah Purcell grew up in a small town caring for her mum Florence. Her options after graduation were nursing or working at the meatworks. But after a push from her meatworks boss, Leah defied her own expectations for herself (R) Leah is now an acclaimed actor, playwright, and stage and film director. She grew up in the Queensland country town of Mur…

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How a boy from Balmain made caring cool 50:34

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Bundjalung man, Jack Manning Bancroft's scholarship to a prestigious Sydney University college showed him a rarefied world that shocked him, and he used his childhood grit to channel his energy into a world-changing project. Jack's mother is Bundjalung artist, Bronwyn Bancroft. Growing up in inner-Sydney, he was intimidated by her artistic drive an…

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Decoding Dad's Mental Load with Zach Watson 37:58

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In this episode of Great Dad Talks, guest Zach Watson dives deep into the often-misunderstood topic of "mental load" in modern partnerships and parenting. Zach, known for his educational and relatable takes on invisible labor in relationships, shares how the mental and emotional workload disproportionately impacts women—often in ways that go unreco…

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A family secret unearths connection to country 45:30

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Yvonne Orley grew up on Aboriginal missions in NSW as the child of the matron and manager. But it turned out that Yvonne had much deeper connections to the country, and the people, that she knew at the time. Although her mother had tried to hide this part of the family story, it turned out that Yvonne herself was a Kamilaroi woman and this was her …

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Marcus McGhee Eyes Huge Win Over Petr Yan 9:17

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UFC bantamweight Marcus McGhee joins us ahead of the biggest fight of his career against former champ Petr Yan. In this episode, Marcus shares his thoughts on how he’s approaching the matchup, where the pressure lies, and whether a win could catapult him straight into a title shot. He breaks down the challenges Yan brings, the weaknesses he sees to…

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Encore: Love, jail, Jesus, and pubs — a tangled tale of four very different parents 52:06

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Lech Blaine with the strange true story of his childhood, shaped by love, religious zealotry, and four wildly different parents. CW: descriptions of foster care and child removal. Lech grew up in a big family in country Queensland, where his dad Tom ran pubs for a living. He had six older siblings, who had come to the family as foster kids before h…

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When a sea change collides with messy midlife 52:34

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For journalist Kate Halfpenny, moving to a beachside town during Melbourne's lockdowns seemed like the perfect way to unwind and escape her huge mortgage. Then she had to contend with the triple whammy of perimenopause, her husband's alcoholism and distance from family and friends. For the first time in her life, Kate had an empty house, no job com…

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Hannah vs Disney, Lizzo and Beyonce 51:01

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Hannah Diviney made history in 2022 when she became the first person with a disability to film a sex scene for Australian television. Then she went viral when she confronted both Lizzo and Beyonce over an ableist slur in their song lyrics. When Hannah was growing up, the only people she saw on TV who used a wheelchair like her were Paralympians or …

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152. Building Men's Character and Legacy with Jim Tracy 31:03

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In this inspiring episode of Great Dad Talks, guest Jim Tracy—a father, grandfather, entrepreneur, and author of Building Men: Character Lessons from Influencers- opens up about his journey in fatherhood, the importance of character traits, and the legacy we leave as dads. We delve into lessons learned from influential figures in Jim’s life, the di…

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Purity, hypnosis and hiding — how a gay teen survived Opus Dei 52:30

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Hollywood actor Tim Pocock was tricked by his dying, devout mother into undergoing gay conversion therapy. After she died, Tim finally learned how to be himself, without fear and self-loathing. Tim grew up under the thumb of his charismatic, pious mother. He went to a school with links to the controversial, secretive and conservative Catholic organ…

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BJJ Became His Obsession - Feat. Frank Mir 12:05

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Step inside the fascinating journey of UFC legend Frank Mir in this candid new episode. Frank opens up about growing up training in his parents’ Kenpo Karate school and how those early days shaped his lifelong passion for martial arts and influenced his unique fighting style. He shares what it was like towering over his peers as a 6 foot tall 12 ye…

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Encore: my three fathers 50:00

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American novelist Ann Patchett reflects on Frank, Mike and Darrell, the men who made her, going a year without shopping and her power to make herself invisible (R) Ann Patchett is an acclaimed American novelist and the owner of an independent bookstore in Nashville. Ann has had three fathers — Frank, Mike and Darrell, who have each provided her wit…

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Inside the six-day siege of the Iranian Embassy in London 53:30

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In April 1980, a group of armed men invaded the Iranian Embassy in London, taking hostages, and issuing demands in the name of a cause almost no one had ever heard of. The 'Group of the Martyr', a collection of Iranian Arabs, wanted independence for their province of Iran, but their demands were impossible for the British Government to meet, and so…

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Mass murder, cannibalism and insanity — inside Mao's cultural revolution 47:36

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China's cultural revolution was murderously violent and culturally devastating; millions of people, artefacts and ideas went up in smoke. So what's fuelling today's Neo-Maoist movement and nostalgia for that period? In 1966, the Chinese revolutionary leader Mao Zedong went to war against his own government. What followed was ten years of murderous …

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151. The Power of Playful Parenting with Dr. Larry Cohen 37:45

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Dr. Lawrence Cohen a child psychologist, author of the bestselling book Playful Parenting, and a true pioneer in positive, connection-based parenting, dives deep into the transformative power of play in family life. Discover why playful parenting, roughhousing, and embracing a gentle, connection-focused approach are critical for children’s emotiona…

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How I became a brainwashed cult bride 53:31

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Liz Cameron was 18 years old when a stranger approached her in a book shop. It was the beginning of her induction into a cult, and it was an experience Liz barely survived. The process of brainwashing happened gradually, first came the love-bombing and the allure of finding a new purpose in life. Then came the isolation from friends and family, alo…

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How One Race Changed Everything 13:53

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Ron Capps joins the show for a deep dive into his legendary drag racing career. He shares how Don Prudhomme helped shape his path, what it felt like to earn his first major win, and the emotions behind finally capturing the elusive U.S. Nationals trophy after 25 tries - and then doing it again the next year. Ron reflects on his 30 years behind the …

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Encore: the charming Italian narcissist 54:00

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When Kerstin Pilz found out that her charming husband Gianni had been cheating on her while he was dying and she was taking care of him, she had to decide what to do next (R) She had fallen madly in love with this Italian man when she was in her 40s. The two married and began travelling the world together. Then Gianni suddenly fell ill. As he was i…

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Mr. Finch — deathworker in the tapestry of life 52:25

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Author Katia Ariel tells the story of Ephraim Finch, a man synonymous with death in the Melbourne Jewish community. He started life as Geoffrey William, the son of a butcher, who would go on to become a master builder before his life became unrecognisable to him. Several years ago, Melbourne author and book editor, Katia was invited to write Ephrai…

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The mind f**k of pain — retraining your system to tackle chronic pain 52:42

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Professor Lorimer Moseley is neuroscientist, who specialises in the complexities and mind-boggling nature of pain - what it is, why it exists, how it works and when it can go wrong. For most of us, pain is a fundamental part of being alive, and staying alive and yet none of us will ever experience the exact same pain as someone else, which makes it…

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150. The Power of Humor in Parenting with Gavin Bellour 28:35

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How does humor shape a happy family? In this episode of Great Dad Talks, explore the power of laughter in parenting with director, creative, and dad of four, Gavin Bellour. Gavin shares stories from both his advertising career—featuring celebrities like Jason Biggs, Martha Stewart, and Norm Macdonald—and his life as a father trying to find joy, eve…

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When Peter Greste became the story 53:09

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It’s been a decade since Australian journalist Peter Greste became a global news story, spending 400 days imprisoned in Egypt. But he still misses the life he had as a foreign correspondent. Peter and two colleagues were arrested while working for Al Jazeera in Cairo, they were charged with spreading false news and aiding terrorism. Peter then was …

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Should UFC Take Jon Jones Belt? Feat. Rampage Jackson 12:28

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Rampage Jackson is back on the podcast breaking down everything going on in the fight game. He shares who he wants to box and makes his predictions for two newly announced title fights including his reaction to DDP kissing his cornermen. Rampage also weighs in on Islam Makhachev moving to welterweight, why Belal Muhammad deserves respect as a fight…