Better Bloke

#113: More Than A Podcast | The Better Bloke First Responder Program

We are now accredited to deliver Mental Health First Aid training in-house, we discuss what this means for the future of the program and why we believe mental health doesn’t have an awareness problem, it has a communication problem. We unpack how The Better Bloke Project aims to bridge that gap by delivering training and conversations in a way that actually resonates with everyday blokes. It's not all heavy though, we also chat about coffee breaks, shitbox cars, social media outrage, and why negative content often gets more attention than the things that genuinely help people. If you’re interested in Mental Health First Aid training for yourself, your workplace, sporting club or community group, or would like to support the First Responder Program, reach out to us at hello@betterblokeproject.org Help us help the blokes who need it: https://www.betterblokeproject.org/pages/donate-now Find us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/betterblokeproject/ https://www.facebook.com/thebetterblokeproject/ https://www.tiktok.com/@betterblokeproject

#112: From Dunnies To Sunnies: What The Gurus Don’t Tell You

After years working as a plumber, Sammy found himself chasing something different. Like many blokes, he was sold the dream of e-commerce and online business, but quickly learned that building something from the ground up isn’t as simple as the ads make it look. We discuss the highs and lows of starting a business, the mistakes that come from trying to learn everything yourself, the importance of finding the right mentors, and the reality that success rarely happens overnight. It’s a conversation about taking risks, backing yourself, and pushing through the setbacks to build something you can be proud of. If you’ve ever thought about stepping outside your comfort zone and having a crack at something of your own, this one’s for you. Help us help the blokes who need it: https://www.betterblokeproject.org/pages/donate-now Follow Shade Eyewear on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shade__eyewear/ Shop Shade Eyewear: https://www.shadeeyewear.com.au/ Find us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/betterblokeproject/ https://www.facebook.com/thebetterblokeproject/ https://www.tiktok.com/@betterblokeproject

#111: Logan Kicks | Kicks, Community & Fatherhood

This week we sat down with Aiden, better known online as Logan Kicks. We unpack his upbringing, the wrong paths he went down as a young bloke, and how he eventually found purpose through selling shoes, building a business and giving back to the community along the way. We also get into fatherhood, balancing work and family life, and the pressure that comes with running a business. The reality of being physically present with your family, but mentally stuck thinking about work, stress and responsibility. It’s a raw and open conversation with a bloke not many people truly know behind social media. A chat about growth, purpose, mistakes and trying to be better while carrying the pressure that comes with it. Help us help the blokes who need it: https://www.betterblokeproject.org/pages/donate-now Follow LoganKicks: https://www.instagram.com/logankicks_/ Find us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/betterblokeproject/ https://www.facebook.com/thebetterblokeproject/ https://www.tiktok.com/@betterblokeproject

#110: Andrew Carpenter | the man most hated by child sex offenders

This week, we sit down with Andrew Carpenter for one of the most confronting, heavy, and important conversations we’ve had on the podcast. Known by many as “the man most hated by child sex offenders”, Andrew opens up about what led him into this line of work, the reality of what’s happening behind closed doors, and the alarming statistics surrounding both victims and the lack of meaningful punishment many offenders actually receive. We also dive into the law changes he has fought to push forward, the resistance and roadblocks he’s encountered from higher powers, and why these conversations need to happen, even when they make people uncomfortable. This episode isn’t easy listening. But it’s an important one. Learn more about Andrew Carpenter here https://www.instagram.com/andrewcarpentersolicitor/

#109: The Curly Show | A Raw Chat About Purpose, Pressure & Mateship

This week, we sit down with Nathan Marks, better known as The Curly Show, a bloke who packed up his life, moved into a van, and hit the road chasing something more meaningful than the standard 9 to 5. While most people know him from social media, this conversation goes a lot deeper than the funny reels, calling things "gay" and fighting. Curls opens up about the solo trip through South America that changed the trajectory of his life, the lessons he learnt travelling alone, and how stepping outside his comfort zone helped shape the bloke he is today. We unpack mateship, accountability, backing yourself, and the reality of chasing a dream in a world where everyone’s quick to judge from the outside looking in. It’s a raw and honest chat about growth, identity, and figuring life out without pretending to have all the answers. If you’ve only ever seen the online version of Curls, this episode gives you a very different insight into the man behind the camera. Help us help the blokes who need it: https://www.betterblokeproject.org/pages/donate-now Find us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/betterblokeproject/ https://www.facebook.com/thebetterblokeproject/ https://www.tiktok.com/@betterblokeproject See more of The Curly Show: https://www.instagram.com/thecurlyshow__/