Tonksy Media Podcast

METAL MULISHA TO ROCK BOTTOM | SCUMMY'S STORY | Colin "Scummy" Morrison | Tonksy Media Podcast S2E20

This is it. The final episode of Season 2 of the Tonksy Media Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with one of the true originals — Colin “Scummy” Morrison, a founding member of Metal Mulisha and a pioneer of freestyle motocross as we know it. But this story isn’t just about dirt bikes, fame, and chaos. This is the full, unfiltered journey. We go right back to Scummy’s childhood — 👉 life before bikes 👉 before the fame 👉 before the adrenaline 👉 before the demons We talk about the rise of freestyle motocross, the Metal Mulisha era, the parties, the money, the spotlight — and how quickly it all spiralled. For over a decade, Scummy battled a brutal drug addiction that nearly cost him everything. His health. His freedom. His life. And then came the moment that changed everything. This episode is about hitting rock bottom, owning your mistakes, and finding the strength to rebuild your life from nothing. No sugar-coating. No bullshit. Just raw truth. If you’ve ever struggled… If you’ve ever fallen… If you’ve ever thought it was too late… This one is for you. Thank you to everyone who has supported Season 2 — your messages, your shares, your loyalty mean more than you know. Season 3 is coming back bigger, louder, and more real than ever. If this episode resonates with you, please: 👉 Like 👉 Comment 👉 Subscribe 👉 Share it with someone who needs to hear it LINKS⬇️⬇️⬇️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1CCJY7xrg2/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/colin_scummy_morrison?igsh=MWk4c3htaGtyMWYzdQ== Much love, Tonksy

FROM A SOLDIER TO A BROKEN FATHER | PURCY'S STORY | Jared Purcell | Tonksy Media Podcast S2E19

In this episode, I sit down with Jared Purcell — better known as Purcy, the creator and host of the Broken Fathers Podcast. But before the world knew him as the voice for struggling dads, Purcy was something else entirely… He was a soldier. A man who served this country with honour. A man who deployed multiple times into environments most people couldn’t stomach for a single day. A man who carried the weight of duty, discipline, and sacrifice on his shoulders. When he retired from service, he found something he never expected: Love. Real, raw, head-over-heels forever kind of love. He built a life. He became a father. He held his baby girl in his arms and felt something deeper than any battlefield could ever give him. And then… everything was ripped away. Purcy found himself thrown into the darkest war he had ever faced — the family law system. Tens of thousands of dollars. Years of stress, emotional torture, and heartache. Courtrooms, affidavits, accusations, manipulation… All for one simple, human thing: The right to be a dad. And just when he thought he was finally getting somewhere, the unthinkable happened — his daughter and her mother skipped the country. No warning. No goodbye. No closure. Just gone. This episode is more than a conversation. It is a heartbreaking, inspiring, gut-wrenching journey into what it truly means to fight for your child. It’s a story of resilience, devastation, redemption, and a man who refused to break — even when life tried to snap him in half. If you are a parent… If you have ever felt powerless… If you have ever been pushed to the edge by the system… If you’ve ever loved someone so much it hurt… This story will stay with you long after the episode ends. Subscribe. Turn on notifications. And prepare yourself — this one hits like a sledgehammer. LINKS⬇️⬇️⬇️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1AUtYRwat3/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/broken.fathers.podcast?igsh=MTAzdGZsZnl6emY4OQ==

ADDICTION, PRISON & THE RAW TRUTH BEHIND THE HEADLINES | GetClean | Tonksy Media Podcast S2E18

This week on the Tonksy Media Podcast, I sit down with Klayten aka GetClean for one of the most raw, unfiltered, and powerful conversations we’ve ever had. We dive deep into Klayten’s chaotic childhood, where he was using drugs intravenously by the age of 12, bouncing between boys’ homes, foster care, welfare, and eventually adult prison. His life spiraled out of control — but this episode uncovers the truth behind the headlines. We also tackle the infamous internet trend surrounding his recent relationship breakdown, a situation riddled with false allegations that blew up across social media. Just one week after filming this episode, Klayten was locked up again, making this a raw and real account before everything changed. This is an episode you do not want to miss — one filled with truth, redemption, and resilience. LINKS⬇️⬇️⬇️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/19HVUSQMmJ/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/getcleanofficialpage?igsh=OHJocHp5dTg0cnMx Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@getcleanofficial?_t=ZS-8zl54k2Ok0m&_r=1 #TonksyMediaPodcast #GetClean #KlaytenStory #AddictionRecovery #FromPrisonToPurpose #ChildhoodTrauma #MentalHealthAwareness #DrugAddiction #BreakingFree #RedemptionStory #SecondChances #RealLifeStories #UnfilteredConversations #PrisonToPodcast #BoysHomeToPrison #OvercomingAdversity #LifeAfterPrison #RiseAbove #NoMoreChains #SurvivorStory #AddictionAwareness #RawAndReal #TruthBehindTheHeadlines #DontMissThis #PowerfulPodcast

FROM WINNING AUSTRALIAN IDOL TO THE DEPTH OF ADDICTION | Kate DeAraugo | Tonksy Media Podcast S2E17

From the spotlight to the shadows… and back again. 🎤✨ In this week’s episode of the Tonksy Media Podcast, I sit down with former Australian Idol winner Kate DeAraugo (@katedearaugo_official) for one of the most raw and powerful conversations I’ve ever had. Kate skyrocketed to fame after being crowned Australian Idol, but behind the bright lights came a battle with addiction, crime, and self-destruction. Her journey spiraled into some of her darkest days — but that’s not where her story ends. Today, Kate is 7.5 years clean, a devoted mother of two, and a strong advocate for recovery and mental health. Her comeback is living proof that hitting rock bottom isn’t the end — it can be the start of something greater. This episode is about resilience, redemption, and the unshakable power of choosing to fight back. Whether you’ve faced addiction yourself, supported someone through it, or just need inspiration to push through your own battles — Kate’s story will hit home. 👉 Make sure to like, comment, share, and subscribe to help spread these powerful stories further. LINKS⬇️⬇️⬇️ Website - www.katedearaugo.com.au Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katedearaugo_official?igsh=MWtsdjQxMmo0b3Bydw== Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1PLcvs1q8Q/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katedearaugo?_t=ZS-8zKz2b4D5BH&_r=1 #tonksymediapodcast #katedearaugo #australianidolwinner #redemptionjourney #addictionawareness #7andahalfyearsclean #mentalhealthmatters #fromrockbottom #riseandredeem #healingispossible #breakingthestigma #rawconversations #truthandredemption #powerfulstories #motherhoodstrong #overcomeaddiction #lifeafteridols #faithandstrength #recoveryjourney #comebackstory #realandraw #dontgiveup #podcastinterview #australianidol #resilience

LOVE, MUSIC & REDEMPTION | Aidan & Grace Herbaut | Tonksy Media Podcast S2E16

In this episode of the Tonksy Media Podcast, I sit down with two incredible people whose story is as real and inspiring as it gets – Aidan and Grace Herbaut. Aidan’s journey is one of pain, survival, and transformation. From growing up surrounded by addiction and chaos, to years lost in drugs, he hit a point where he knew his life had to change. Through faith, music, and resilience, he rebuilt himself from the ground up. Along that journey, he crossed paths with Grace – an independent artist with a powerful voice and a mission of her own. What began as friendship grew into love, and together they’ve turned their struggles into songs of hope and healing. In this episode, we dive into: 🎵 Aidan’s rise from addiction to redemption through music and storytelling. 💡 Grace’s unique journey as both a solo artist and as part of their duo. ❤️ The way love and faith became their anchor through the darkest times. 🌍 Their mission to inspire others by turning pain into purpose. This is one of those conversations that will move you, challenge you, and remind you that no matter your past, you have the power to create a better future. 👉 Don’t miss this one – hit play, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and let their story light a fire in you. LINKS⬇️⬇️⬇️ AIDAN Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bautofficial?igsh=ZW5ob2x6YjVzZmZ0 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@officialbaut?_t=ZS-8z8JtQp0zeq&_r=1 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1CAHlRE75LRUgyCNq68AeB?si=rUoDr1jKTXye0dACXfli8g GRACE Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/graceluisa?igsh=MTcyb3BhOW9rbzQ4bQ== Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@graceluisa?_t=ZS-8z8JuV2iApc&_r=1 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4TsDR2lgk4Nd9Zt5kw2gtD?si=WQb4JKmdRVuRXcJcmR6owA #TonksyMediaPodcast #AidanHerbaut #GraceHerbaut #tonksymediapodcast #aidanherbaut #graceherbaut #podcastseason2 #redemptionstory #musicjourney #frompaintonpurpose #addictionrecovery #faithandmusic #powerfulstories #rawandreal #independentartist #duoartists #musicandlove #turningpoint #lifeafteraddiction #inspiringjourneys #hopeandhealing #resilienceandfaith #musicwithmeaning #artiststorytelling #truthandpurpose #inspirationdaily #newepisodealert #mustlisten