Life of Brian

#125 Seth O'Donnell - Elite Australian middle-distance runner

This week Brian and Harrison intro the show by covering all the major topics in their lives and within the AFL, including: Scott Pendlebury’s record break game, Brian's advice for young travellers, celebrating 1 million podcast downloads, and plenty more. This week on Life of Brian, BT and Harrison are joined by elite Australian middle-distance runner Seth O’Donnell. A proud Hawthorn Football Club supporter, Seth settles straight into the banter with BT as they bounce between footy, running, and everything in between. The boys chat about Seth’s remarkable rise into elite athletics, despite coming to the sport later than most of his competitors. He shares how he went from a talented runner to competing at the highest level, what drives him to keep improving, and why personal achievement means more to him than medals, rankings, or recognition. They also dive into the exciting future of Australian track and field, the new generation of athletes coming through, and what it takes to perform in one of the most physically demanding sports on the planet. Seth gives an insight into his training, recovery, and high-performance mindset, while also balancing life and work as a physiotherapist. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Seth O'Donnell [https://www.instagram.com/sethodonnell31/] Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rhino Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/rhino_productions_/]  Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lobmailbag@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [lobmailbag@gmail.com] Enquiries - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harrison@ncmanagement.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [harrison@ncmanagement.com.au] Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lifeofbrianpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/lifeofbrianpodcast/] Tiktok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lifeofbrianpodcast⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeofbrianpodcast]

#124 Mike Amor - Veteran journalist & foreign correspondent

This week Brian and Harrison intro the show by covering all the major topics in their lives and within the AFL, including: BTs big weekend calling games in 4x different states, his experience at the prestigious Cathedral Gold Course, the Scott Pendlebury 433 games milestone, a very honest AFL club mid-year review, the Federal Budget, the Dan Andrews statue, and plenty more. Their guest this week is veteran journalist and foreign correspondent, Mike Amor, a fascinating look behind the curtain of global news. After decades covering some of the biggest stories in the world as Channel Seven’s US Bureau Chief, Mike shares what it was really like reporting from the front line of history. From 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, to mass shootings, natural disasters, and conflict zones across the globe. The boys chat about the adrenaline, pressure, and unpredictability that comes with life as a foreign correspondent, along with the personal sacrifice involved, time away from family, working in dangerous environments, and the emotional toll of witnessing tragedy up close. Mike also reflects on writing his book 'News Cowboys', sharing some incredible behind-the-scenes stories from a career that’s taken him all over the world before eventually returning home to Australia as a lead anchor on 7News Melbourne. Insightful, entertaining, full of perspective and plenty of fun, this is a brilliant chat with one of Australia’s most experienced newsmen. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Mike Amor [https://www.instagram.com/mikeoz7/] Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rhino Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/rhino_productions_/]  Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lobmailbag@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [lobmailbag@gmail.com] Enquiries - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harrison@ncmanagement.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [harrison@ncmanagement.com.au] Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lifeofbrianpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/lifeofbrianpodcast/] Tiktok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lifeofbrianpodcast⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeofbrianpodcast]

#123 Damien Oliver - Champion Jockey

This week Brian and Harrison intro the show by covering all the major topics in their lives and within the AFL, including: Wharfy time, the Brisbane Whiteboard saga, the story behind Steve May and Dion Prestia's assault charges being dropped,  a listener questions around AFL broadcast schedules, the Australian Open of Golf moving to South Australia, the Melbourne Nightclub Wars, and plenty more. Their guest this week is champion Jockey, Damien Oliver, with 3x Melbourne Cups, 3000x career wins and almost 130x Group 1 winners to his name, this chat is an absolute masterclass from a true racing icon. They cover the highs, lows, risks, and realities of life in racing.  From starting out as an apprentice jockey to becoming one of the greatest riders Australia has ever seen, Ollie opens up about what it really takes to survive and succeed in such a demanding sport. The boys chat about the unique atmosphere inside the jockeys’ room, the relationships between jockeys, trainers, and owners, and the lifestyle that kept Damien motivated across an incredible career. The conversation also touches on the extreme dangers that come with racing, including the devastating loss of both his father and brother in horse racing accidents - moments that shaped both his career and perspective on life. There’s plenty of laughs and classic racing stories along the way, with Ollie sharing incredible behind-the-scenes insight from one of Australia’s toughest and most pressure-filled sporting worlds. Alex Formosa - 100km run for Dementia Australia [https://fundraising.dementia.org.au/fundraisers/alexformosa/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnFDQDM11E5kIvmB0Pu5uW8lAO6M22NxBip67Boh3bwG_Yoh9nbd--Om6k4HY_aem_mJ9pfMmsHQ4j74qjHEHUXA]  Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Damien Oliver [https://www.instagram.com/damien__oliver/] Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rhino Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/rhino_productions_/]  Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lobmailbag@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [lobmailbag@gmail.com] Enquiries - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harrison@ncmanagement.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [harrison@ncmanagement.com.au] Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lifeofbrianpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/lifeofbrianpodcast/] Tiktok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lifeofbrianpodcast⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeofbrianpodcast]

#122 Bec Maddern - TV presenter

This week Brian and Harrison intro the show by covering all the major topics in their lives and within the AFL, including: BTs next big project (Dyl Buckleys' shed), the AFLs small forward boom, the surprise sacking of MFCs CEO, more LIV Golf death chat, an English Premier League championship / relegation discussion, and plenty more. Their guest this week is TV presenter Rebecca Maddern, and fair warning, this one doesn’t miss a beat. From the chaos and chemistry behind AFL broadcasts to what really goes into pulling off live TV, Bec lifts the lid on life in the media world. Equal parts fun, frenetic, and high-pressure. She also opens up about her time on The Footy Show, including navigating the infamous “boys’ club” and some unforgettable moments alongside Sam Newman. Beyond the cameras, Bec shares a deeply personal side, speaking about her journey to conceiving, the challenges of IVF, and balancing it all while working in a fast-paced, male-dominated industry. There’s plenty of laughs, a few raw moments, and a real look at what it takes to thrive both on and off screen, from the front line of news to the behind-the-scenes reality One of the most fun and energetic chats we’ve had. Bec brings the energy, calls it as she sees it, and keeps BT honest at every turn. There something in this one for everyone. Our great mates @ YELLOW IRON FLEET are currently working with Bendigo Health Foundation for their ‘Corvette for Cancer Raffle.’ * There are over $300k worth of prizes, including; a Corvette worth $236k, a gold nugget worth over $50k and a 35k Hamilton Island holiday package! * All proceeds directly support cancer care in regional VIC. Including; cancer wellness programs, new equipment, specialist roles & accommodation for rural cancer patients. * $100 per ticket. Less than 10,000 tickets left * Raffle drawn on 13th June / Tickets at www.corvetteforcancer.com.au [http://www.corvetteforcancer.com.au/]  Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Bec Maddern [https://www.instagram.com/rebeccamaddern/] Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rhino Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/rhino_productions_/]  Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lobmailbag@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [lobmailbag@gmail.com] Enquiries - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harrison@ncmanagement.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [harrison@ncmanagement.com.au] Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lifeofbrianpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/lifeofbrianpodcast/] Tiktok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lifeofbrianpodcast⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeofbrianpodcast]

#121 Gary Zimmerman - AFL Club Doctor

This week Brian and Harrison intro the show by covering all the major topics in their lives and within the AFL, including: BTs next big project, whether the AFL needs a mental health awareness round, the speculated AFL fixture changes for 2027, the health of LIV Golf , what's going on with Tim Tszyu, and plenty more. BT and Harrison are joined by long-time AFL club doctor and newly minted Life Member, Gary Zimmerman. With a career spanning over 4 decades across 3 AFL club (Essendon, Richmond, and predominantly, the Western Bulldogs), Doc Zimmerman lifts the lid on life behind the scenes, sharing some unbelievable moments, the evolution of sports medicine, and what it takes to keep elite athletes performing at their best. They also venture beyond footy, with Gary regaling his time working in other international sports such as at the Australian Open, treating global superstars like Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal. The chat covers everything from the worst injuries he’s witnessed, to how the game now handles concussion, plus his honest take on many of the health concerns in todays AFL. He also shares his pathway into medicine and what really makes a great sports physician at the elite level. Fun, insightful, and full of classic footy yarns, this is a fascinating look at the game from a completely different angle. We hope you enjoy the conversation. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chat BT:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://memo.fm/lifeofbrian/] Voice messages  Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Gary Zimmerman Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rhino Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/rhino_productions_/]  Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lobmailbag@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [lobmailbag@gmail.com] Enquiries - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harrison@ncmanagement.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [harrison@ncmanagement.com.au] Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lifeofbrianpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/lifeofbrianpodcast/] Tiktok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lifeofbrianpodcast⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeofbrianpodcast]