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Send us Fan MailWhen life knocks you down, how do you pull yourself back up? Sid Tapia, the artist and skateboarder with a story that stitches together the fabric of resilience, faith, and creativity knows all about that. Join us as Sid opens up about the nexus of his art and skateboarding, revealing how injuries became his motivation to maintain peak physical condition. His gym routine is not just about building strength but also fortifying his spirit to create murals that resonate deeply with the vitality of athletes and cultural icons. Our conversation is a canvas where Sid's inspiring work ethic blends seamlessly with spiritual beliefs, offering a fresh perspective on the pursuit of sustainable creativity and self-care.Ever wondered how an artist juggles the brushes of personal growth, professional prowess, and the ever-demanding family life? This episode is an intimate reflection on balancing the grinds of mural painting with the joys and trials of family life. Sid's narrative is a mosaic of heartfelt moments, from painting murals of the Matildas to navigating life transitions with a strong faith-based anchor. He shares the profound influence of his friendships, the power of laughter, and the grounding force of love in our lives. We examine the delicate dance between self-forgiveness and striving for excellence, all the while drawing strength and guidance from the positive role models who surround us.Art, faith, and a skateboarder's spirit – the trilogy that defines Sid Tapia's journey is also a beacon for anyone seeking redemption and meaning in their own story. As we explore the transformative power of belief, Sid and I dissect the challenges and triumphs of sharing one's faith openly, especially within the skateboarding community. This heartfelt episode is a celebration of the human soul's capacity for change, the eternal quest for redemption, and the unshakable bonds of friendship that give color to our lives. Tune in for an episode that isn't just a listen but an experience, inviting you to witness the art of living a life guided by faith and enriched by relationships.Enjoy,ShanCheckout Sid's website HERE.Follow Sid on InstagramTHT gets by with a little help from these friends...BELLMOTT - Ready to drink CoffeeCode: THT(Get 15% off your first two online purchases).Pre-mixed cans of coffee goodness, Iced Lattes and more. Ethically sourced coffee beans, made in Australia, made my Musicians, Skateboarders and Artists. It's all about caffeinating culture, inspired conversations and shared creativity.KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycleSupport the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailThe one and only Darren (Rudolph) Stapleton joins myself, and this week's co-host, Ti Coleing for an in-depth exchange about his life so far. A trailblazer of the street skating scene from the late 80s, Darren unpacks his journey from Ho Ho's to guitar riffs, and what it was like to witness the cultural revolution that propelled street skating into the spotlight in the early 90s. Darren outlines his musical endeavours, the evolution of skate tricks, from Saran Wraps, to 360 Judo Airs over the island at Allawah bowl, and how these feats may (or may not have) shaped Australian skateboarding culture.It's a heart-to-heart conversation that digs deep into Darren's upbringing, the familial challenges that shaped him, and the undeniable synergy between his twin loves: skateboarding and music.As we wrap things up reflecting on the profound impacts of personal health scares, the push towards sobriety, and the transformation of lifestyles in our community. Ti's Coleing's recent brush with a life-threatening medical emergency steers the conversation towards the significance of health, prompting us to consider the long-term ramifications of our choices. Throughout the episode, we contemplate success, tackle the effects of bullying, and muse on the legacies we aspire to leave—whether it's through the legacy of skateboarding or the harmonious chords of a well-loved tune. With nods to skate legends and musical maestros, this episode is a tribute to the passions that drive us and the tales that bind us...Enjoy,ShanCheckout the Flow:Skate BlogUse Code: THT (for discounts and support the show at the same time)BELLMOTT - Ready to drink CoffeeCode: THT(Get 15% off your first two online purchases).Pre-mixed cans of coffee goodness, Iced Lattes and more. Ethically sourced coffee beans, made in Australia, made my Musicians, Skateboarders and Artists. It's all about caffeinating culture, inspired conversations and shared creativity.KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer. (Intro) Music by Def Wish Cast.Song: ForeverAlbum: The Evolution Machinewww.defwishcast.com.auhttps://defwishcastofficial.bandcamp.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmCk7npfC5sbko7NiDdhygSupport the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailEmbark on a journey with the enigmatic James McMillan, where we sweat under the Mullumbimby sun, surrounded by the verdure of sprawling cow pastures, and discuss the vibrant world of art, and surfing. James, an artist, author, and the mastermind behind the thriving Byron Bay Surf Festival, delves into life since our last exchange back in 2021 - which I will add - was the most listened to episode of that year.We traverse the realms of high vibrations and well-being, riding the waves of serenity, meditation, and the holistic embrace of a good meal—this episode is all about the practices that enrich our souls.As we wind through James's studio, we uncover the emotional spectrum of a surfer-artist's life, where creativity surges like the tide. From the restorative power of community in an artists' hub to the intersection of cultural modalities and alternative lifestyles, we're painting a picture of a life far from mundane. Share our reflections on the transformative influence of nature, the art of forgiveness, and the intricate process behind each brushstroke. James's wisdom on embracing diverse cultural practices, the challenges of gentrification, and the future's embrace of unconventional living will leave you contemplating the canvas of your own life.Wrap up your listening experience by tuning into our celebration of the artistic spirit. James McMillan, in his element among his fellow craftsmen, offers a glimpse into a close-knit community where ideas flow as freely as paint on canvas. From stories that resonate beyond the art itself to the vibrant synergy of passions, this episode is a kaleidoscope of inspiration that beckons you to question the very definition of 'normal.' Join us for a conversation that's not just about observing life, but actively shaping it with colour, energy, and a few tantric breathes in between.Enjoy,ShanUse Code: THT (for discounts and support the show at the same time)BELLMOTT - Ready to drink CoffeeCode: THT(Get 15% off your first two online purchases).Pre-mixed cans of coffee goodness, Iced Lattes and more. Ethically sourced coffee beans, made in Australia, made my Musicians, Skateboarders and Artists. It's all about caffeinating culture, inspired conversations and shared creativity. KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer. (Intro) Music by Def Wish Cast.Song: ForeverAlbum: The Evolution Machinewww.defwishcast.com.auSupport the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailWhen Jed Smith sat across from me in Byron Bay, the air was thick with stories of transformation and the hum of cicadas. Our conversation swept from the tangible - dietary shifts post-concussion, to the profound - the interplay of meditation and psychedelics on our mental landscapes. Jed, returning for his third candid exchange, peels back the layers of his evolution from a journalist to a podcast co-host, offering a treasure trove of wisdom for those navigating the murky waters of personal well-being and the subtle political undercurrents of our times.Our dialogue danced through the realms of spirituality and the rigidity of religious dogmas, touching on Tibetan culture's unexpected complexities and the universal search for inner peace. We wrestle with the teachings of ancient texts and modern-day mystics, like Wim Hof, threading a needle through the fabric of belief and practice. And, as we share tales of the personal impact Joe Rogan's podcast and financial happiness philosophies have left on us, you'll be reminded that the pursuit of contentment comes in many forms - sometimes, even in a block of land in an overlooked neighbourhood.Wrapping up, we confronted the stark realities of global power dynamics and the heart-wrenching intricacies of the Israel-Palestine conflict. This is no superficial skim across the surface; instead, it's a plunge into the depths of critical, global conversations and the importance of not shying away from our collective complacency. As Jed and I parted ways, the mood shifted from the weight of the world's woes to the lightness of shared aspirations and the steadfast discipline needed to keep the creative fires burning. Join us on this journey of discovery, packed with emotional insights and thoughtful reflections, that just might provoke a change in the way you engage with the world.Enjoy,ShanUse Code: THT (for discounts and support the show at the same time)BELLMOTT - Ready to drink CoffeeCode: THT(Get 15% off your first two online purchases).Pre-mixed cans of coffee goodness, Iced Lattes and more. Ethically sourced coffee beans, made in Australia, made my Musicians, Skateboarders and Artists. It's all about caffeinating culture, inspired conversations and shared creativity. KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer. (Intro) Music by Def Wish Cast.Song: ForeverAlbum: The Evolution Machinewww.defwishcast.com.auhttps://defwishcastofficial.bandcamp.com/Support the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailI'm stoked to bring you a conversation with Chad Caruso, a dude who embodies what it means to push yourself to the limits. Chad's story is a wild ride from the streets of New York to the Guinness Book of World Records, and he doesn't just tell his story; he inspires us to redefine our own limits.This episode has us cruising down memory lane and the vast American landscape with Chad as he recounts his cross-country skating adventure. Dodging traffic, and mastering the art of capturing it all on camera, his tales are a testament to the relentless spirit of a skater. We get real about the injuries, the battles with addiction, and the sobering journey back to the board—a journey that many of us can relate to in our own quests for personal triumph.We wrap up with Chad's vision of leaving a legacy. He shares his dreams for his nonprofit and the documentary that might just land him on Netflix, all while offering a candid look at the transformative power of sobriety. This episode isn't just about skateboarding; it's about falling down and getting back up, about the freedom found in four wheels, and about the community we build when we Keep Pushing together. Join us, and let Chad's story spark a fire in your own ride through life.Enjoy,ShanCheckout Chad's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChadCarusoUse Code: THT (for discounts and support the show at the same time)KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate Shop (Wollongong)Code: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.ExpressVPN (Virtual Private Network)Click here for 3 months FREE with ExpressVPN. Secure your internet browsing, and protect your private information with a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Anywhere you go in the world, feel secure using any public wifi network and protect your private information from hackers!! (Intro) Music by Def Wish Cast.Song: ForeverAlbum: The Evolution Machinewww.defwishcast.com.auSupport the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailLast episode for 2023. Steve is back on the show for a second time this year. Checkout our first episode #202. Unlike our first episode (which was an online recording), this week's episode is in real life. En la vida real. I asked Steve to write his own bio:“I try to see life as a series of experiences that challenge or change me in a positive way. I’m kinda excited about getting older and thinking back to the random and crazy shit that I did. Even the stuff that may have sucked at the time. I’m basically just building up memories of things and people I’ve discovered along the way that hopefully make me a better person.”- Steve Tierney 2023I'll be back in January 2024.ShanUse Code: THT (for discounts and support the show at the same time)KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate Shop (Wollongong)Code: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.ExpressVPN (Virtual Private Network)Click here for 3 months FREE with ExpressVPN. Secure your internet browsing, and protect your private information with a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Anywhere you go in the world, feel secure using any public wifi network and protect your private information from hackers!! (Intro) Music by Def Wish Cast.Song: ForeverAlbum: The Evolution Machinewww.defwishcast.com.auhttps://defwishcastofficial.bandcamp.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmCk7npfC5sbko7NiDdhyghttps://www.facebook.com/defwishcast/https://www.instagram.com/defwishcast/?hl=enSupport the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailPoppy Starr Olsen is an artist and skateboarder. In this week's episode, Poppy shares about her early years growing up in Bondi, her family's decision to move to Newcastle, her unique education journey, reflections on her experience at the Tokyo Olympics, her current focus on qualifying for the Paris Olympics, being considered a veteran of women's competitive skateboarding at just 23 years of age, her desire to instil the importance of culture over competition in young skaters, unintentionally fitting the mould as a marketable skateboarder, that time she split her head open in Copenhagen, Halloween at Tony Hawk's house, getting sponsored by Birdhouse Skateboards, her friendship with Jeff Grosso, and much more. Past guest, skateboarder, and photographer Jeremy Rowling sits in as this week's guest co-host. Poppy is delightful: well-spoken, insightful, and engaging. Enjoying getting to know her.ShanUse Code: THT (for discounts and support the show at the same time)KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate Shop (Wollongong)Code: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.ExpressVPN (Virtual Private Network)Click here for 3 months FREE with ExpressVPN. Secure your internet browsing, and protect your private information with a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Anywhere you go in the world, feel secure using any public wifi network and protect your private information from hackers!! (Intro) Music by Def Wish Cast.Song: ForeverAlbum: The Evolution Machinewww.defwishcast.com.auhttps://defwishcastofficial.bandcamp.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmCk7npfC5sbko7NiDdhyghttps://www.facebook.com/defwishcast/https://www.instagram.com/defwishcast/?hl=enRSSVERIFYSupport the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailNathan Keeley will be riding his skateboard, unassisted, over 300 kilometers from Port Macquarie to Newcastle in the name of suicide prevention. Nathan has osteoarthritis in his knees. In this week's episode, Nathan shares about his early days growing up, the challenges he faced at home, finding skateboarding as a place of solace, family separation, being separated from his son, his battles with drug and alcohol addiction, the day he hit rock bottom, getting and staying sober, finding love, raising his children, the ongoing issues with his knees, and much more.Being on a podcast and speaking publicly was a courageous experience for Nathan. He was understandably nervous; however, his kind soul shines through. Listen in the spirit of empathy, be inspired, and support his cause.Enjoy,ShanUse Code: THT (for discounts and support the show at the same time)KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate Shop (Wollongong)Code: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.ExpressVPN (Virtual Private Network)Click here for 3 months FREE with ExpressVPN. Secure your internet browsing, and protect your private information with a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Anywhere you go in the world, feel secure using any public wifi network and protect your private information from hackers!! (Intro) Music by Def Wish Cast.Song: ForeverAlbum: The Evolution Machinewww.defwishcast.com.auhttps://defwishcastofficial.bandcamp.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmCk7npfC5sbko7NiDdhyghttps://www.facebook.com/defwishcast/https://www.instagram.com/defwishcast/?hl=enSupport the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailMarley Rae is a sponsored Australian skateboarder, occasional competitor, university student, retail worker, and purveyor of good vibes. In this week's episode, Marley discusses his part in the skate movie 'Memory Box,' his foray into Paris Olympics qualifying competitions, his connection with Bar Beach Bowl, his affection for the Newcastle skate scene, why he takes pride in his unique style, the significance of authenticity, the self-imposed pressure he faces, his academic pursuits, the admirable qualities of his parents, and much more. Despite being only 21 years old, Marley's depth of awareness and well-rounded thinking surpass his age, making him a conscious individual who doesn't take himself too seriously. Enjoy,ShanCheckout Memory BoxUse Code: THT (for discounts and support the show at the same time)KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate Shop (Wollongong)Code: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.ExpressVPN (Virtual Private Network)Click here for 3 months FREE with ExpressVPN. Secure your internet browsing, and protect your private information with a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Anywhere you go in the world, feel secure using any public wifi network and protect your private information from hackers!! (Intro) Music by Def Wish Cast.Song: ForeverAlbum: The Evolution Machinewww.defwishcast.com.auhttps://defwishcastofficial.bandcamp.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmCk7npfC5sbko7NiDdhyghttps://www.facebook.com/defwishcast/https://www.instagram.com/defwishcast/?hl=enSupport the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailNathan Ho is a breath-work and cold exposure facilitator, clarevoiyant, school teacher, article writer for SLAM Magazine, author, and lifelong skateboarder. In this week's episode, Nathan discusses the physiological adaptations that occur during conscious breathing, the benefits of managing the fight or flight response during cold exposure, discovering his highly sensitive response to the vibrations of others, his challenging teenage years, finding acceptance in the skateboarding community, observations on public education, and much more.Nathan radiates peace and calm. A wise soul, driven by helping others. Educational episode this week, so relax and take notes...Enjoy,ShanConnect with Nathan HERE.Use Code: THT (for discounts and support the show at the same time)ExpressVPN (Virtual Private Network)Click here for 3 months FREE with ExpressVPN. Secure your internet browsing, and protect your private information with a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Anywhere you go in the world, feel secure using any public wifi network and protect your private information from hackers!!KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate Shop (Wollongong)Code: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code. (Intro) Music by Def Wish Cast.Song: ForeverAlbum: The Evolution Machinewww.defwishcast.com.auhttps://defwishcastofficial.bandcamp.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmCk7npfC5sbko7NiDdhyghttps://www.facebook.com/defwishcast/https://www.instagram.com/defwishcast/?hl=enSupport the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailA laid-back episode this week, with no interview, just some friendly banter with an old friend, a past guest, a Beatles enthusiast, and a skate aficionado – Mr. Jeremy Rowling.Jeremy and I delve into our recent experiences at the Sydney leg of Street League, the Red Bull demos in Sydney, the contenders for Skater of the Year (SOTY), the Rob Pace part in the new Santa Cruz video, David Reyes' "My War," the cyclical trends in skate jeans fashion, the cost of skate decks, Jeremy's firsthand account of the Sir Paul McCartney concert, our skepticism towards AI, and much more.Enjoy,ShannonUse Code: THT (for discounts and support the show at the same time)ExpressVPN (Virtual Private Network)Click here for 3 months FREE with ExpressVPN. Secure your internet browsing, and protect your private information with a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Anywhere you go in the world, feel secure using any public wifi network and protect your private information from hackers!!KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate Shop (Wollongong)Code: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code. (Intro) Music by Def Wish Cast.Song: ForeverAlbum: The Evolution Machinewww.defwishcast.com.auhttps://defwishcastofficial.bandcamp.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmCk7npfC5sbko7NiDdhyghttps://www.facebook.com/defwishcast/https://www.instagram.com/defwishcast/?hl=enSupport the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailSam Larkins is a sponsored skateboarder hailing from Queensland, Australia, and now residing in Sydney. Sam joins me this week for an in-depth conversation about his life so far. Sam delves into his family's basketball background, his decision to pursue skateboarding, the hurdles his family encountered while establishing an indoor skate park, and his relocation to Sydney in pursuit of his skateboarding passion. He also shares insights into his approach to tricks, strategies for dealing with pressure and fear, and much more.This week's co-host is past guest, Ben Currie, and his canine companion Brutus, who happily gnaws on a bone in the background.Enjoy,ShanPs. We went skating in the city too. Check out the rough cuts edit I made! BEFORE (the episode): Sam Larkins and Ben Currie.Sam supports and advocates for: Beyond Blue (Mental Health Support Service)Checkout Sam's BNE3 part! (it's insane!)Use Code: THT (for discounts and support the show at the same time)ExpressVPN (Virtual Private Network)Click here for 3 months FREE with ExpressVPN. Secure your internet browsing, and protect your private information with a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Anywhere you go in the world, feel secure using any public wifi network and protect your private information from hackers!!KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate Shop (Wollongong)Code: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code. (Intro) Music by Def Wish Cast.Song: ForeverAlbum: The Evolution Machinewww.defwishcast.com.auhttps://defwishcastofficial.bandcamp.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmCk7npfC5sbko7NiDdhyghttps://www.facebook.com/defwishcast/Support the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailBobbie Poulton is a former elite CrossFit athlete, former women's national Rugby Union player, entrepreneur, truth seeker, and expectant mother. This week, Bobbie joins me for a face to face chat about her life so far. Bobbie discusses her early years growing-up in rural England, the challenges of growing up in a separated family, her innate desire to travel the world, the profound impact of practicing Vipassana (silent meditations), living in Hong Kong, meeting her now partner, life in Australia, her ongoing healing journey, and much much more. Bobbie possesses somewhat of a noble courage that is undeniably mesmerising. She arrived to the podcast with a fearless willingness to bare her soul. It's a moving conversation that goes off on tangents, takes, twists and turns. Sometimes ugly, and confronting, but mostly beautiful and reflective of the human experience we all share. So buckle-up. I loved everything about it and you will too.Shan Use Code: THT (for discounts and support the show at the same time)ExpressVPN (Virtual Private Network)Click here for 3 months FREE with ExpressVPN. Secure your internet browsing, and protect your private information with a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Anywhere you go in the world, feel secure using any public wifi network and protect your private information from hackers!!KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate Shop (Wollongong)Code: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code. (Intro) Music by Def Wish Cast.Song: ForeverAlbum: The Evolution Machinewww.defwishcast.com.auhttps://defwishcastofficial.bandcamp.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmCk7npfC5sbko7NiDdhyghttps://www.facebook.com/defwishcast/https://www.instagram.com/defwishcast/?hl=enSupport the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailThis week Sally Felice (Affleck) joins me for an in-person conversation to share about her life so far. We record at her home in the eastern suburbs of Sydney on a balmy spring evening with the sound of crickets in the background (which I discovered was near impossible to edit out, but it slowly becomes ambient noise). Sally discusses her early life growing up in the northern beaches area of Sydney, the challenges she faced as a child of divorce, finding solace and community in skateboarding, what it was like being the only girl at the skatepark for the first 4 years of her skating life, self-imposed pressure to prove herself to the boys, getting sponsored by Kewday and Billabong, entering skate comps, being one of the first skate coaches in Australia with Mick Mulhall, meeting her non-skater husband, starting a family, balancing career, her love for all sports (specifically soccer) and much much more. There was numerous requests for Sally to be on the show, and rightly so, she busted down the door for women’s skateboarding in Australia and maybe the world. Enjoy,ShanUse Code: THT (for discounts and support the show at the same time)ExpressVPN (Virtual Private Network)Click here for 3 months FREE with ExpressVPN. Secure your internet browsing, and protect your private information with a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Anywhere you go in the world, feel secure using any public wifi network and protect your private information from hackers!!KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate Shop (Wollongong)Code: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code. (Intro) Music by Def Wish Cast.Song: ForeverAlbum: The Evolution Machinewww.defwishcast.com.auhttps://defwishcastofficial.bandcamp.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmCk7npfC5sbko7NiDdhyghttps://www.facebook.com/defwishcast/Support the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailAnthony Pappalardo joins me this week to share about his life so far. Aside from being an accomplished writer who has had his work published in notable skateboarding and media outlets such as Slap Magazine, Transworld Skateboarding, Monster Children, Jenkem, and Vice (to name a few), he has also worked with a variety of culturally significant brands. Anthony discusses his early life growing up in a blended Italian/American household on the East Coast of the USA, finding skateboarding, finding music, his academic pathways, falling in love with writing, personal observations on modern day society, culture, and much more. We also touch upon the main themes outlined in his books Radio Silence: A selected Visual History of American Hardcore Music and Skateboarding, Power, and Change .Anthony is humble, measured and considerate. He commented on the importance of self-educating before speaking publicly. I liked that.Past guest Dr Indigo Willing brings her powerful kindness, and sits in as this week's co-host.Enjoy,ShanUse Code: THT (for discounts and support the show at the same time)ExpressVPN (Virtual Private Network)Click here for 3 months FREE with ExpressVPN. Secure your internet browsing, and protect your private information with a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Anywhere you go in the world, feel secure using any public wifi network and protect your private information from hackers!!KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate Shop (Wollongong)Code: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code. (Intro) Music by Def Wish Cast.Song: ForeverAlbum: The Evolution Machinewww.defwishcast.com.auhttps://defwishcastofficial.bandcamp.com/https://www.youtube.com/chaSupport the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailSean Enuks is an Australian skateboarder, tattooist, and popular You Tube-er. This week, Sean shares his journey and opens up about his life growing up in the Sydney South Western area of Campbelltown, his art journey, life growing up in housing commission, what it was like being surrounded by drugs and domestic violence, dealing with his father's heroin addiction, finding skateboarding, becoming a sought after Tattooist, his burning desire to move to California, building a large You Tube following during the lockdowns, what I was like as one of his high school teachers (true story) and much much more. Sean is yet another example of a rad human who has overcome disadvantage and adversity through commitment, focus, dedication and skateboarding. "Fortune favours the brave".Enjoy,Shan Use Code: THT (for discounts and support the show at the same time)ExpressVPN (Virtual Private Network)Click here for 3 months FREE with ExpressVPN. Secure your internet browsing, and protect your private information with a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Anywhere you go in the world, feel secure using any public wifi network and protect your private information from hackers!!KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate Shop (Wollongong)Code: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code. (Intro) Music by Def Wish Cast.Song: ForeverAlbum: The Evolution Machinewww.defwishcast.com.auhttps://defwishcastofficial.bandcamp.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmCk7npfC5sbko7NiDdhyghttps://www.facebook.com/defwishcast/https://www.instagram.com/defwishcast/?hl=enSupport the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailAndrew Brophy joins me from his home on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland Australia, for a casual chat about his life so far. Andrew discusses his early years growing up in Margaret River WA, why he chose skateboarding over surfing, getting looked after by Brett Margaritis when he was a grom, those pivotal years living and skating in London, getting on Cliche' Skateboards, the transition to his current sponsor; Girl Skateboards, the instant friendship chemistry he found with Mike Carroll, the importance of Megan Baltimore to the longevity of the Girl Skateboard company, why "that" 360 flip over the picnic table was such a special moment in time for him, putting family first, the challenges of maintaining a pro career for an American company whilst living in Queensland Australia, injuries, sobriety, his backyard skatepark, and much much more.Since the provenance of Girl Skateboards in 1993, the brand has continued to etch a deep and profound legacy in skateboarding... and deservedly, Andrew Brophy, the kid from Margaret River, is part of that legacy. Epic.93' till infinity.ShanUse Code: THT (for discounts and support the show at the same time)ExpressVPN (Virtual Private Network) Click here for 3 months FREE with ExpressVPN. Secure your internet browsing, and protect your private information with a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Anywhere you go in the world, feel secure using any public wifi network and protect your private information from hackers!!KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate Shop (Wollongong)Code: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code. (Intro) Music by Def Wish Cast.Song: ForeverAlbum: The Evolution Machinewww.defwishcast.com.auhttps://defwishcastofficial.bandcamp.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmCk7npfC5sbko7NiDdhyghttps://www.facebook.com/defwishcast/Support the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan Mail Indigo Willing is a Vietnamese war orphan, sociologist, skateboarder, and co-author of the book; Skateboarding, Power and Change. This week, Dr. Indigo joins me for an in-person conversation about her intriguing life so far. We discuss her early years growing up in the northern suburbs of Sydney with her adoptive family, experiences of racism, why she was drawn to academia, the reality of “survivor guilt", her passion for community development, being awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) and then resigning from the award, why skateboarding organically becomes an inclusive space, the future of skatepark design, skate-able cities, the fellowship she is embarking on with Sydney University, and much much more.Darren Kaehne sits in as this week's guest co-host.Dr. Indigo's journey is one of purpose, advocacy, kindness, empathy and equity. Pure skateboarder, powerful change agent, blessed human... Enjoy getting to know Dr. Indigo Willing. ShanDr. Indigo advocates for:Consent is radSpinifex SkateboardsSongline SkateboardingCheck out the book she wrote with Anthony Pappalardo: Skateboarding, Power, and ChangeFollow Indigo on Instagram: @goodwillhunting (Intro) Music by Def Wish Cast.Song: ForeverAlbum: The Evolution Machinewww.defwishcast.com.auhttps://defwishcastofficial.bandcamp.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmCk7npfC5sbko7NiDdhyghttps://www.facebook.com/defwishcast/https://www.instagram.com/defwishcast/?hl=enUse Code: THT (for discounts and support the show at the same time)KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate Shop (Wollongong)Code: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, AdSupport the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailI speak with UFC fighter Jamie Mullarkey for a third time this year. I feel honoured to be able to document Jamie's character, personality and mind-set during his UFC fight journey. A truely special phase of his life. Jamie re-caps his stellar performance at Perth UFC284, the lessons he learnt at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas, and his current training camp for Sydney UFC293. As an elite athlete in one of the most physically and mentally challenging sports on earth, Jamie and I discuss the scope of pressure that he faces, the tenacity required to maintain a (very sort-after) contract with the UFC, adapting to last-minute opponent changes, what it's like behind the scenes on fight nights, recovery modalities, mental health management, why there is no such thing as an "easy fight" at this level, and much much more. There was a focussed determination in Jamie's eyes that felt different compared to other times I’ve hung out with him... Just saying.Talented photographer, Izrayl Brinsdon joined me at this recording, and he shot some rad portraits of Jamie on 35mm camera film for this episode, so keep an eye out for his work. Enjoy,ShanJamie advocates for: Talk 2 me bro suicide prevention initiative.Portraits by Izrayl Brinsdon (Intro) Music by Def Wish Cast.Song: ForeverAlbum: The Evolution Machinewww.defwishcast.com.auhttps://defwishcastofficial.bandcamp.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmCk7npfC5sbko7NiDdhyghttps://www.facebook.com/defwishcast/https://www.instagram.com/defwishcast/?hl=enUse Code: THT (for discounts and support the show at the same time)KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate Shop (Wollongong)Code: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.Support the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailBen Currie is a professional skateboarder, kind human, and dog lover. Recorded in-person at his property located on the edge of the Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park, Ben opens up about his life so far. He shares about the passing of his father at the delicate age of 13, growing up skating in Melbourne, using grief as motivation to commit to scary tricks, the positive influence of Andrew Mapstone, his views on competitive skateboarding, his sponsorship journey, skate industry observations, skatepark etiquette conundrums, why we are not special just because we skate, the big move from Melbourne to Sydney, his personal strategies for overcoming adversity, injures, relationship break-ups, and much much more. Humble, compassionate, and well articulated, Ben is a rad human, who is wise beyond his years. Recent past guest, Peanut sits in as guest co-host this week.Enjoy,ShanBen advocates for: The Uganda Skateboarding Society(Intro) Music by Def Wish Cast.Song: ForeverAlbum: The Evolution Machinewww.defwishcast.com.auhttps://defwishcastofficial.bandcamp.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmCk7npfC5sbko7NiDdhyghttps://www.facebook.com/defwishcast/https://www.instagram.com/defwishcast/?hl=enFriends of THTUse Code: THT (for discounts and support the show at the same time)KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate Shop (Wollongong)Code: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.Support the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailSteve Tierney is an artist, graphic designer, skateboarder, and an ex-pat raising his family in Mexico. In this week's episode, Steve takes us on a journey from his early life growing in the south Sydney Suburb of Engadine, finding his passion for design, being a sponsored skateboarder in the developmental 90s era, expat life, establishing himself as an artist in Mexico, the importance of good friends, and much much more. Kind, sincere, and easy to work with, enjoy getting to know Steve Tierney as much as I did.ShanCheckout Steve’s work at: https://stevetierneycollage.com/Steve advocates for Skateistan(Intro) Music by Def Wish Cast.Song: ForeverAlbum: The Evolution Machinewww.defwishcast.com.auhttps://defwishcastofficial.bandcamp.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmCk7npfC5sbko7NiDdhyghttps://www.facebook.com/defwishcast/https://www.instagram.com/defwishcast/?hl=enFriends of THTUse Code: THT (for discounts and support the show at the same time)KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate Shop (Wollongong)Code: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.Support the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailTi Coleing is a lifelong skateboarder, born and raised in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, Australia. In this week's episode, Ti shares about his childhood, his parent's separation when he was 7 years old, skateboarding around Bondi in the 80s, working with Waverly council to have the Bondi vert ramp built, teaching troubled youth how to skate back in the 90s, his first job at Surfection in Bondi Junction, working with Guy Miller at Juice Clothing to produce their videos, his input into the design of the Juice "mesh" shorts, working for the Jamie Thomas enterprise; Blackbox distribution, transitioning to Hardcore distribution, X-Games, skate judging, his coaching business; Skate:Flow, and much much more. In the 25 (plus) years that I've known Ti, his humble and approachable nature has always stood out. Respectable aspects of his solid character that have never changed, and probably never will.Now in his late 40s, Ti's passion and drive to progress at skating (and life in general) are more present than ever. Vert skater, street skater, industry guy, DJ enthusiast, and lover of house music. Get to know a staple of the Australian skate scene, Ti Coleing...Mr Nice guy.Enjoy, ShanTi advocates for Sea Shepard, support HERE.(Intro) Music by Def Wish Cast.Song: ForeverAlbum: The Evolution Machinewww.defwishcast.com.auhttps://defwishcastofficial.bandcamp.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmCk7npfC5sbko7NiDdhyghttps://www.facebook.com/defwishcast/https://www.instagram.com/defwishcast/?hl=enFriends of THTUse Code: THT (for discounts and support the show at the same time)KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate Shop (Wollongong)Code: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.Support the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailIconic Skateboarder, artist, musician and cultural influencer, Mr Steve Caballero joins me from his home in California for a long conversation about his life so far. As one of the longest serving professional skateboarders of all time, Steve and I obviously touch upon his love for skateboarding and his long-term affiliation with his main sponsors, Powell-Peralta and Vans shoes. However, Steve gets vulnerable and opens up about more delicate aspects of his life, such as the challenges of parenting, views on marriage, relationships, finding his faith, self-managing his entire career, insecurities about his physical stature, the importance of self-belief, growing up, his relationship with his own parents, the size of his royalty cheques back in the 80s, why he has no plans of slowing down doing the things he loves, and much much more.A culturally significant icon, who endures and sustains love from his global array of fans. And for good reason...he's a rad human.How has Steve has been an influence on you over the years? Leave a comment or review.Enjoy.ShanSteve supports and advocates for: Grind for lifeBoarding for Breast CancerMusic by Def Wish Cast.Song: ForeverAlbum: The Evolution Machinewww.defwishcast.com.auhttps://defwishcastofficial.bandcamp.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmCk7npfC5sbko7NiDdhyghttps://www.facebook.com/defwishcast/https://www.instagram.com/defwishcast/?hl=enFriends of THTUse Code: THT (for discounts and support the show at the same time)KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate Shop (Wollongong)Code: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.Support the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailPeanut is a lifelong skateboarder based in Sydney Australia. In this week's episode, Peanut discusses his early involvement with the brand Volcom, life growing up in the Northern Beaches, being subjected to minor levels of racism, the empathetic approach he endeavours to apply to his interactions with people, his early identification of the talented Dustin Dollin, why the "Gino-factor" will always save skateboarding, his production company Visual Cognac, frontside half-cabs, his infamous "Crooked Cop" on the cover of Slam Magazine, the origins of his birth name, and much much more. I thoroughly enjoyed spending the day with Peanut. We went for a skate before recording, the vibes were high, and Peanut was ripping.Shoutout to friend, past guest, and this week's co-host, Darren Kaehne for sitting in and shooting the shit. Enjoy,ShanConnect with Terrible Happy Talks online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terriblehappytalks/Website: https://terriblehappytalks.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TerriblehappyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/terriblehappytalksFriends of THTUse Code: THT (for discounts and support the show at the same time)KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate Shop (Wollongong)Code: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.Support the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailGordon Auchinachie is an iconic skateboarder from Sydney who made a profound impact on the scene throughout the 90s and beyond. In this week's episode, Gordon shares about his life growing up in Mosman, finding skateboarding, skating in the city, getting sponsored, making the legendary video "Plebs", being offered the job as editor of popular magazine Skateboarding Australia, crazy stories from the Annandale share house, that time he did "skate tricks" in his Honda at Kierle Park, getting featured in Transworld Skateboarding magazine, hanging out with visiting American pro skaters, shooting photos with Mike O'Meally, how Christian Hosoi changed his life on a street corner in Bondi at 3am, and much much more. Big shoutout to this week's co-host Mr Darren Kaehne for organising and orchestrating the mission out to Gordo's house in central western NSW, and the hike through the epic Warrumbungle National Park. Thanks for all that you do Darren.Enoy,ShanConnect with Terrible Happy Talks online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terriblehappytalks/Website: https://terriblehappytalks.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TerriblehappyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/terriblehappytalksFriends of THTUse Code: THT (for discounts and support the show at the same time)KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate Shop (Wollongong)Code: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.Support the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailDean Wells is a skateboarder, creative, and former (somewhat controversial) reality TV show star. This week, I join Dean in his studio on the northern beaches of Sydney to discuss his life so far. Dean shares about his family's move from England to Australia, their humble beginnings in the western Sydney suburb of Auburn, their re-location to the city of Newcastle, why he got into skateboarding, surfing, and making music, being asked to be a participant on reality TV show Married at First Sight, why he was subsequently portrayed as a villain on the show, political insights, mainstream media agendas, finding his faith, and much much more. Intelligent, well-spoken and opinionated, it was a pleasure getting to know Dean.Shout-out to past guest, friend, and this week's co-host, Mr Darren Kaehne! It's always fun having Dags as co-host!Enjoy,ShanConnect with Terrible Happy Talks online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terriblehappytalks/Website: https://terriblehappytalks.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TerriblehappyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/terriblehappytalksFriends of THTUse Code: THT (for discounts and support the show at the same time)KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate Shop (Wollongong)Code: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.Support the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailUFC fighter Jamie Mullarkey is back on the show for the second time this year. Jamie discusses his up coming UFC fight in Las Vegas, fight camp, his long-term partnership with coach Ross Pearson, recovery modalities, diet, and the beautiful violence that is MMA. I think I like this episode better than our first one. Such a good dude.Enjoy,Shan⚡️Jamie supports and advocates for #Talk2mebro Connect with Terrible Happy Talks online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terriblehappytalks/Website: https://terriblehappytalks.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TerriblehappyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/terriblehappytalksFriends of THTUse Code: THT (for discounts and support the show at the same time)KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate Shop (Wollongong)Code: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.Support the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailLegendary professional Australian Skateboarder, Mick Mulhall joins me for an in-person chat, live from his home in Five Dock, Sydney Australia this week. I'm joined by special guest co-hosts, and longtime friends of Mick, Darren Kaehne and Billy Harris. We commune with Mick at a delicate time in his life, with the recent passing of his mother, combined with the arduous task of packing up, and selling the family home they have owned for over 50 years. Mick takes us on a journey through his life of skateboarding and creativity. He discusses finding skateboarding in the late 70's, life growing up in the inner west of Sydney, being the only skateboarder at school, being bullied by jocks and teachers for being 'different', his parent's divorce, fundamentally being raised by a single mother, his love for Keirle Park vert ramp even though the transitions were put on upside down, Fairfield vert and mini-ramp days, John Finlay stories, travelling Europe with Chad Ford and Wade Burkitt, his love for the Manly Blades Aerial Assult team, that time he broke his jaw learning 540s at the old Five Dock, the friendships and life-long connections he has made through skateboarding, getting sponsored, designing his first pro-model, back-to-back 8 foot backside airs, method airs (that are personally engrained in my memory), and much much more. Being in that house with Mick, surrounded by his epic collection of (original) skate memorabilia felt truely special. I feel honoured to present this conversation to you.Enjoy,Shan Mick supports and advocates for: Mission AustraliaConnect with Terrible Happy Talks online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terriblehappytalks/Website: https://terriblehappytalks.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TerriblehappyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/terriblehappytalksFriends of THTUse Code: THT (for discounts and support the show at the same time)KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate Shop (Wollongong)Code: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).AusSupport the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailCraig Martin is a former Military Paratrooper who has completed multiple overseas deployments to locations throughout his long career, including locations such as Afghanistan and East Timor. In this week's episode, Craig discusses what it's like to be shot at in combat, living in a war zone, celebrating his 21st birthday in Afghanistan, the challenges of integrating back into civilian life, his passion for hard physical training, healing modalities such as cold therapy, his professional MMA fights, fighting above his weight-class, his childhood growing up in rural Australia, controlled and uncontrolled violence, the importance of loyalty and mate-ship, his love for his children and much much more.Tough on the exterior, sincere and kind on the inside, Craig's willingness to be vulnerable is the true measure of his strength in my opinion.Enjoy,ShanConnect with Terrible Happy Talks online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terriblehappytalks/Website: https://terriblehappytalks.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TerriblehappyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/terriblehappytalksFriends of THTUse Code: THT (for discounts and support the show at the same time)KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate Shop (Wollongong)Code: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.Support the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailFormer Vice News and News Limited journalist, current article writer for Stab Magazine, and co-host of (the best surf podcast on the planet) Ain’t That Swell, Mr Jed Smith joins me for a chat from his home in the Northern Rivers of NSW Australia. Jed discusses his empathy for the working class, his personal struggle with PTSD, brain injury, the healing modalities he is implementing, a review of his recent podcast guests, and much much more. Jed is unapologetically opinionated, candid, raw, and fiercely intelligent. I’m a fan. You will be too (if you’re not already).Enjoy,Shan 🙏Jed supports and advocates for: The Chumpy Pullin FoundationConnect with Terrible Happy Talks online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terriblehappytalks/Website: https://terriblehappytalks.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TerriblehappyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/terriblehappytalksFriends of THTUse Code: THT (for discounts and support the show at the same time)KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate Shop (Wollongong)Code: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.Support the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailThis week I speak with former professional skateboarder, exceptional artist, husband and father, Mr Sidney Tapia. Sid joins me live from his Art Gallery in Brisbane, Australia, to take us on a deep, authentic, and often raw journey, through his life so far. Sid reflects on his tumultuous childhood and teens years, the challenges of being a child of migrant parents who divorced when he was 3 years of age, finding art as his place of solace, navigating a liveable income as a sponsored skateboarder in the 90s, being contracted to draw murals for sports organisations such as the NRL and the UFC, his innate desire to be of service to others, finding his faith in God, and much much more.Despite Sid's rich history in Skateboarding, we don't really talk much about it in this episode. I assume this will be disappointing to some, however, his charismatic tales of redemption, hope and love, are much more engaging and enriching in my opinion. He analyses the human condition we all endure with vigour. He strips back the layers, sifts through the shit, and comes out clean on the other side...Just for today anyway. I love this episode. And I love Sid. You will too.ShanSidney supports and advocates for children's brain cancer research via:The Little Legs FoundationCheckout Sid's work at:https://sidneytapia.com/Sid's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sid.tapia/Connect with Terrible Happy Talks online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terriblehappytalks/Website: https://terriblehappytalks.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TerriblehappyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/terriblehappytalksFriends of THTUse Code: THT (for discounts and support the show at the same time)KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate Shop (Wollongong)Code: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.Support the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan Mail*Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (PAT) This week, past guest, Psychologist, and Jui Jitsu enthusiast Mark Baxter joins me along with Artist, Curator of the Sporulation Psychedelic Art Festival, and Exercise Physiologist Melissa Errey. The three of us have an open conversation about mental health, it's inevitable fluctuations, trauma, and beyond. Melissa shares elements of her personal story which is brave and appreciated. Mark weighs in to address the news around the TGA's re-scheduling of Psilocybin and MDMA for Psychedelic Assisted Therapy and the reality of it's accessibility and gradual integration. The conversations goes off on a variety of different tangents, however, to summate, both Mel and Mark are passionate about improving positive mental health outcomes for people. It's that simple. Yes, there is much talk about the use of Psychedelics, their potential benefits, potential harms. It's an education, so listen with an open heart and an open mind.Enjoy,ShanCheckout the Sporulation Art Festival:April 19 – 30, 2023Project Contemporary Artspace,255 Keira Street, WollongongConnect with Terrible Happy Talks online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terriblehappytalks/Website: https://terriblehappytalks.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TerriblehappyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/terriblehappytalksFriends of THTUse Code: THTKRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate Shop (Wollongong)Code: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.Support the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailThis week I catch-up with one of my personal favourite Australian Skateboarders, Mr Darren Kaehne. Darren and I have a relaxed, yet long conversation, at his house in Mona Vale on the Northern Beaches of Sydney Australia. Darren shares about his early years growing-up, finding a sincere passion for Skateboarding, meeting his wife, starting a family, and everything in between. We reflect a lot on the Australian skate scene in the 90s which was fun, but mainly we philosophise, and go off on a variety of random tangents. It was an enjoyable blur of a conversation. I loved it.Some might say Darren is a gifted Skateboarder (which I agree with), however, he is also someone who has literally never stopped. He's been doing it for 35 years (plus). Never one to chase the spotlight, never one to expect anything from it, just pure love, and when you watch him skate, this is abundantly clear. There is an endearing sensitivity to Darren that I really liked. He attributes a healthy lifestyle, gratitude, presence, and non-attachment to the past, as values that have allowed him the longevity that he now enjoys with his skateboarding. At 47 years of age he is still ripping. Be sure to check-out the edit I put together of our post-podcast skate. Darren literally stacked about 3 minutes worth of quality footage in the space of a couple of hours at Mona Vale Skatepark...You'll be inspired.Enjoy,ShanConnect with Terrible Happy Talks online:Website: https://terriblehappytalks.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terriblehappytalks/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TerriblehappyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/terriblehappytalksFriends of THTUse Code: THTKRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate Shop (Wollongong)Code: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code. Support the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailJeffery Olsen and his son Spencer, are Near Death Experience survivors of a car accident that took the lives of Jeffery's first wife, and Spencer's mother, Tamara and Jeffery's son (Spencer's brother), Griffin. To add to the trauma of the event, Jeffery's leg was amputated in the process, he broke his back, endured eighteen surgeries, and five months in an Intensive Care Unit. In this week's episode, Jeffery and Spencer share the details of their lives prior and post accident, their ongoing navigation of grief, loss and acceptance, their journey of hope, enlightenment, and the healing gift that is Jeffery's second wife, Tonya and the children they now have together.There is a trigger warning for this episode, as Jeffery and Spencer courageously recount the day of the accident in explicit detail, and their comparative experience with it. Compellingly, Jeffery discusses the subsequent Out-of-Body Experience he had in the immediate moments post accident, an experience he describes as profoundly vivid, in which he was able to converse with his deceased wife, as they floated in a ball of light. Her instruction to him in that moment was simple and clear: "You need to go back and raise our son so he is not orphaned".The event that Jeffery and Spencer endured on that day was tragic. However, it is overpowered by hope and love. Twenty six years later, you will see two humans that are enriched, at peace, and in their own words, "refusing to be victims". Enjoy, Shannon Farrugia (Host)Connect with Jeffery and Spencer Olsen: https://www.jefferycolsen.com/Buy their books:https://www.envoypublishing.com/Jeffery and Spencer support and advocate for: https://www.helpingparentsheal.org/Connect with Terrible Happy Talks online:Website: https://terriblehappytalks.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terriblehappytalks/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TerriblehappyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/terriblehappytalksFriends of THTUse Code: THTKRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate ShopCode: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Support the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailJarrett Wilbraham is a professional MMA fighter and past guest. This week he joins me remotely to check in, discuss his recent title fight in Melbourne, and in true Jarrett fashion, we get deep into his ongoing healing journey. Despite being an absolute savage in the Octagon, Jarrett is a deeply sensitive, and empathetic human who attributes much of his healing journey to his conscious use of psychedelics, supporting family and friends and training at an elite level. The conversation goes on a variety of tangents, we talk about:His wild fight down in Melbourne as parts of the HEXS promotion. A fight that he dominated, yet lost due to error.The losing mindset, learning from defeat and growing from it.The role of psychedelics on healing his trauma, and being better for those around him.Being part of Alex Volkanovski's UFC284 training camp.His financial concerns, making a living from fighting in order to provide and start a family of his own.And there is much more to the conversation, you'll have to tune-in and enjoy the ride. We record remotely, and yes there was some sound quality issues which Jarrett and I were able to rectify. Still very listen-able, however, the audio quality is not as good as in-person recordings (obviously).Shan.THT Partnerships Use Code: THTKRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate ShopCode: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.BUZZSPROUT Podcast hostingClick HERE to get an Amazon Gift card valued at $20 USD when you sign-up to Buzzsprout...and you'll be supporting THT in the process! If you are thinking of starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is HANDS DOWN the best host. They will get your show on all the major podcast platforms (i.e. Apple, Spotify, Google podcasts etc), they provide plenty of advice and support FOR FREE and in 3 years of using them I have NEVER had a tech issue. So use the Support the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailThis week Ian "Chef" Larios shares his journey into becoming regarded as the world's best (and most sought after) Nutritionist and Dietician for the world's best fighters. After getting an opportunity to work with Sergio Pettis almost ten years ago, he has since been invited to be part of fight camps with the likes of Daniel Cormier, newly crowned light heavy weight champion, Jamal Hill, and interim featherweight champion Yair Rodriguez. Ian joins me live from his home in Bali and shares: His childhood growing with parents as international school teachers.Moving from country to country from a young age.Discovering his love for Bali as a child.Being told he had no talent by teachers.Finding a niche role in competitive fighting.Refining is craft at the "Swamp House" in Canguu.Sleeping on floors in Thai gyms in his early days of chasing his dream.The important role he plays in assisting fighters to cut weight safely without impacting performance.His desire to change the culture of weight cutting.Getting a major acknowledgement and shoutout on the Joe Rogan Experience.Training with champions constantly and the positive impact of being surrounded by champion mind-sets.Inadvertently becoming a counsellor to fighters.The importance of developing rapport.Running an ultra marathon for charity and much much more. It's a long conversation that seems to really take flight after the first 45 minutes or so. Ian is a 29 year old man, living his dream...you'll be inspired. I guarantee it.Enjoy,Shan Ian supports and advocates for the Bali Children FoundationTHT Affiliates (see below)Use Code: THTKRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate ShopCode: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.BUZZSPROUT Podcast hostingClick HERE to get an Amazon Gift card valued at $20 USD when you sign-up to Buzzsprout...and you'll be supporting THT in the process! If you are thinking of starting your own podcast, Support the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailJeremy Rowling is a skateboarder, photographer, dedicated family-man, and a lifelong friend. It's an important episode for me. As a teenager, Jeremy was that person I looked-up to the most. He was a few years older, a few years cooler, confident, kind, funny, and the catalyst that held the crew together. Enamoured with skateboarding, and as the the oldest...he had a job. This meant that he was able to buy the latest skate videos when they came out, in which we would spend countless hours watching, studying, learning, mimicking, and developing our sense of identity as individuals, and also as a collective crew, in the process. In this week's episode Jeremy discusses his childhood growing up in semi-rural NSW, finding skateboarding, his family's move to the south coast, that time he knocked his tooth out learning how to ollie, finding a magical crew, that time Julian shot me with a slug-gun, skateboarding in a time without skateparks, legendary Nowra spots, influences, falling in love with his now wife, becoming a father, why radness begets radness, and much much more. We could've talked for days reminiscing...Straight-up golden years of skating, partying, hanging with friends and no responsibility. Mainly good times, sometimes awkward, sometimes painful, either way, it seems like most of us reflect on our teen years with great reverence. So listen, compare, and reflect on your own experience with this stage of life, and ask yourself who your Jeremy Rowling was.Enjoy,Shan Support the show and become a subscriber. Pay what you feel the podcast is worth to you: HERE.THT Affiliates (see below)Use Code: THTKRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate ShopCode: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.BUZZSPROUT Podcast hostingClick HERE to get an Amazon Gift card valued at $20 USD when you sign-up to Buzzsprout...and you'll be supporting THT in the process! If you are thinking of starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is HANDS DOWN the best host. They will get your show oSupport the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailRicky Roberts tunes in from St. Petersburgh, Florida, USA to check-in since last time he was on the show. Ricky discusses his latest writing endeavour, his more recent mental health issues of the last couple of years, finding his feet with parenting, why he is still progressing on a skateboard in his mid 40's, the success of his book "Thank you Skateboarding" and much more. I feel a real affinity with Ricky; we are the same age, bald, we have beards, similar complexion, similar family background story amongst other things. This conversation is analytical in it's general nature, but during the second half, it kind of takes a serious path as we discuss our experiences with loss, grief, overdose and suicide. That being said, trigger warning for the last 30 mins, issues associated with suicidal ideation are raised. If you're struggling, reachout, you're not alone. Shan.Support the show and become a subscriber. Pay what you feel the podcast is worth to you: HERE.THT Affiliates (see below)Use Code: THTKRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate ShopCode: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.BUZZSPROUT Podcast hostingClick HERE to get an Amazon Gift card valued at $20 USD when you sign-up to Buzzsprout...and you'll be supporting THT in the process! If you are thinking of starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is HANDS DOWN the best host. They will get your show on all the major podcast platforms (i.e. Apple, Spotify, Google podcasts etc), they provide plenty of advice and support FOR FREE and in 3 years of using them I have NEVER had a tech issue. So use the THT affiliate link and start podcasting now.Write a review on Apple Podcasts and give a 5 star rating.Thanks for listening!Big love and respect,ShanSupport the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailJustin "Lockjaw" Van Heerden is the current Australian Eternal MMA Featherweight champion. In this week's episode, Justin discusses: Life growing up in South Africa, His family's decision to move to AustraliaBeing subjected to bullying at schoolBecoming a fatherThe importance of positive co-parenting relationshipsHis Australian titleHis current injury preventing him from a title defence fightBeing a co-host on the Fight Talk Down Under podcastHis Journalism degreeTraining under the tutelage of Joe Lopez and the pound for pound UFC champion Alex Volkanovski at Freestyle Fighting GymI loved getting to know Justin, and was so intrigued by his back story. It wasn't what I expected at all and he was yet another personal reminder to me to NOT JUDGE A BOOK BY IT'S COVER! Support the show and become a subscriber. Pay what you feel the podcast is worth to you HERE. THT Affiliates (see below)Use Code: THTKRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate ShopCode: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.BUZZSPROUT Podcast hostingClick HERE to get an Amazon Gift card valued at $20 USD when you sign-up to Buzzsprout...and you'll be supporting THT in the process! If you are thinking of starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is HANDS DOWN the best host. They will get your show on all the major podcast platforms (i.e. Apple, Spotify, Google podcasts etc), they provide plenty of advice and support FOR FREE and in 3 years of using them I have NEVER had a tech issue. So use the THT affiliate link and start podcasting now.Write a review on Apple Podcasts and give a 5 star rating.Thanks for listening!Big love and respect,ShanSupport the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailChelsea Hackett is a female professional MMA fighter who is scheduled to compete in the Professional Fighters League in Florida this coming February 2023. Chelsea shares openly and honestly about the challenges of participating in a heavily male-dominated sport, her inner drive to succeed, winning a contract to the PFL, her Dana White contender series fight, Chinese Street fighting with her Dad when she was 12, balancing personal relationships, resisting the allure of making money on Only Fans, the conundrum of social media promotion, life-long friendships and much much more. Good friend, training partner, supporter and muse, Mikayla Jensen sits in this week as co-host. Chelsea is a podcaster's dream guest, intelligent, opinionated, funny, young, inspired and ready to take-over the world. I loved everything about this episode and you will to. And boys, stop beeping at girls when you drive past them in your car...ShanInfo about Chelsea's upcoming fight in the PFL here. Use code: THTFor discounts...and support the show at the same time!KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate ShopCode: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.BUZZSPROUT Podcast hostingClick HERE to get an Amazon Gift card valued at $20 USD when you sign-up to Buzzsprout...and you'll be supporting THT in the process! If you are thinking of starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is HANDS DOWN the best host. They will get your show on all the major podcast platforms (i.e. Apple, Spotify, Google podcasts etc), they provide plenty of advice and support FOR FREE and in 3 years of using them I have NEVER had a tech issue. So use the THT affiliate link and start podcasting now.Write a review on Apple Podcasts and give a 5 star rating.Thanks for listening!Big love and respect,ShanSupport the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailSpencer Frost is a talented surfer and filmmaker from the suburb of Avalon, in the northern beaches area of Sydney, Australia. This week, Spencer sits down with me in-person to discuss his early days growing up, starting out in surf film-making, his transition into commercial projects with his own company Spencer Frost films, his early mentors, and a detailed behind the scenes account of his latest collaborative passion project "Corners of the Earth: Kamchatka" with friends Guy Willement, Fraser Dovell, and Letty Mortensen. It is such an epic tale of modern day surf exploration, commitment, overcoming adversity, friendship and achievement. I was literally hanging off his every word, and I can't wait to watch the movie. Enjoy getting to know Spencer Frost as much as I did.Shan*Portrait photo by Peter Balmer Checkout: Corners of the Earth for more info on the film.Use code: THTFor discounts...and support the show at the same time!KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate ShopCode: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.BUZZSPROUT Podcast hostingClick HERE to get an Amazon Gift card valued at $20 USD when you sign-up to Buzzsprout...and you'll be supporting THT in the process! If you are thinking of starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is HANDS DOWN the best host. They will get your show on all the major podcast platforms (i.e. Apple, Spotify, Google podcasts etc), they provide plenty of advice and support FOR FREE and in 3 years of using them I have NEVER had a tech issue. So use the THT affiliate link and start podcasting now.Write a review on Apple Podcasts and give a 5 star rating.Thanks for listening!Big love and respect,ShanSupport the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailJamie "The Hooligan" Mullarkey is a professional MMA fighter who is contracted to the UFC. In this week's episode, Jamie discusses: Being added to the UFC284 roster in Perth, Australia. An update on his fight camp preparationHis life growing up in the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia.Why he was originally drawn to MMA.Coaches that have been influential on himThe importance of spending time with matesManaging nerves.Facing fear.I find Jamie to be somewhat of a paradox; an absolute savage in the Octagon, yet a kind, laid-back, easy going human otherwise. It's been epic watching him train over the last few weeks. The commitment and dedication is unparalleled. Professional fighter, past guest and friend, Mr Jarrett Wilbraham is our special guest co-host this week.Enjoy,ShanJamie supports and advocates for suicide prevention initiative Talk2mebro.Use code: THTFor discounts...and support the show at the same time!KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate ShopCode: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.BUZZSPROUT Podcast hostingClick HERE to get an Amazon Gift card valued at $20 USD when you sign-up to Buzzsprout...and you'll be supporting THT in the process! If you are thinking of starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is HANDS DOWN the best host. They will get your show on all the major podcast platforms (i.e. Apple, Spotify, Google podcasts etc), they provide plenty of advice and support FOR FREE and in 3 years of using them I have NEVER had a tech issue. So use the THT affiliate link and start podcasting now.Write a review on Apple Podcasts and give a 5 star rating.Thanks for listening!Big love and respect,ShanSupport the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailWayne Cleveland is an iconic local from the Southern Sydney suburb of Maroubra. Big wave charger and life-long surfer, Wayne is a larger than life character that is full of charisma, energy, and an innate kindness that underlies his robust stature and presence. This week, Wayne shares openly and honestly about the events of his wild life so far... Charging big waves, cocaine smuggling, being under police surveillance, 10 years of prison time, getting (and staying) sober, using prison time to work on himself, his passion for hunting big waves (every single swell), harnessing his entrepreneurial spirit in a positive way, and much much more. It's raw, real, and at times confronting to hear Wayne's story, but it has a resounding redemptive nature to it. For me, I learnt that while there is still breath in your lungs, it's never too late to start again. You are only a product of your past if you allow it, you don't have to be defined by it. Happy 2023. Enjoy,Shan*Episode images by Peter Balmer ( @southofthebridge )Wayne advocates for:The Rise FoundationUse code: THT For discounts...and support the show at the same time!KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate ShopCode: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.BUZZSPROUT Podcast hostingClick HERE to get an Amazon Gift card valued at $20 USD when you sign-up to Buzzsprout...and you'll be supporting THT in the process! If you are thinking of starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is HANDS DOWN the best host. They will get your show on all the major podcast platforms (i.e. Apple, Spotify, Google podcasts etc), they provide plenty of advice and support FOR FREE and in 3 years of using them I have NEVER had a tech issue. So use the THT affiliate link and start podcasting now.Write a review on Apple Podcasts and give a 5 star rating.Thanks for listening!Big love and respect,ShanSupport the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailWow. What an absolute banger of a final episode for the year! Simon Wills is a pure skateboarder. And like most of my skateboarding related episodes, we barely talk about skateboarding. Instead, Simon takes us on a journey into his early years growing up in government housing in the South Western Sydney suburb of Campbelltown, he gives us an insight into the violent and often drug-fuelled culture that emerges in such areas, he talks about managing skate shops, working with the brand Globe, his very different personal drug-use story, his family breakdown, making amends, the importance of authenticity, and much much more. There is so many layers to this conversation, I struggle to keep up. Friend, past guest, social worker, University lecturer, rad human and literally my personal favourite skateboarder, Mr Tim Conan co-hosts this week. I'm taking a break until the 8th January 2023. Big thanks for listening, supporting, sharing, laughing, crying, and for joining me on this journey. Lots of amazing episodes planned for 2024 already!If you are feeling lonely or isolated this holiday period. Send me a DM for a chat. I'll always reply.Enjoy,ShanSimon advocates for LIFELINEUse code: THT for discounts (and support the show at the same time)!KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate ShopCode: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.BUZZSPROUT Podcast hostingClick HERE to get an Amazon Gift card valued at $20 USD when you sign-up to Buzzsprout...and you'll be supporting THT in the process! If you are thinking of starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is HANDS DOWN the best host. They will get your show on all the major podcast platforms (i.e. Apple, Spotify, Google podcasts etc), they provide plenty of advice and support FOR FREE and in 3 years of using them I have NEVER had a tech issue. So use the THT affiliate link and start podcasting now.Write a review on Apple Podcasts and give a 5 star rating.Thanks for listening!Big love and respect,ShanSupport the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailMarlon Roche is an artist, sponsored skateboarder, empath and someone I consider a good friend. This week, Marlon and I record live in front of a small audience at King Pin Skate Supply. I attempted to talk to Marlon purely about skateboarding for this episode, however, most of the conversation is about smoking weed, perspectives on mental health, gardening, trauma, social etiquette, and much much more. Marlon's maturity, intellect and inquisitive nature never ceases to amaze me. We talk a little about SOTY (Skater Of The Year), 2022 video parts we loved, potential tricks of the year, but mostly, we were on Marlon time...and Marlon don't care (actually, he does). Enjoy,Shan*Marlon's Profile pic is by the legendary Warren Keelan! @warrenkeelanUse code: THT for discounts (and support the show at the same time)!KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate ShopCode: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.BUZZSPROUT Podcast hostingClick HERE to get an Amazon Gift card valued at $20 USD when you sign-up to Buzzsprout...and you'll be supporting THT in the process! If you are thinking of starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is HANDS DOWN the best host. They will get your show on all the major podcast platforms (i.e. Apple, Spotify, Google podcasts etc), they provide plenty of advice and support FOR FREE and in 3 years of using them I have NEVER had a tech issue. So use the THT affiliate link and start podcasting now.Write a review on Apple Podcasts and give a 5 star rating.Thanks for listening!Big love and respect,ShanSupport the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailDane Wilson is a lifelong surfer who's family have a deep history in surfboard manufacturing, creativity, and indirect influence on modern day surf culture. Dane joins me via remote recording from his home in Noosa, Queensland Australia and discusses his early surfing years growing up in Cronulla, taking over manufacturing of G&S Surfboards with his family at the age of 15, travelling the world as a pro longboarder, the innate purpose he feels to spread good vibes, approaching difficult situations with love, parenting, his personal shaping journey, his lack of desire to self-promote or participate in social media, and much much more. Shoutout to mutual friend, surfer and artist, Kirk Jenkins for connecting Dane and I. Enjoy!ShanUse code: THT for discounts (and support the show at the same time)!KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate ShopCode: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.BUZZSPROUT Podcast hostingClick HERE to get an Amazon Gift card valued at $20 USD when you sign-up to Buzzsprout...and you'll be supporting THT in the process! If you are thinking of starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is HANDS DOWN the best host. They will get your show on all the major podcast platforms (i.e. Apple, Spotify, Google podcasts etc), they provide plenty of advice and support FOR FREE and in 3 years of using them I have NEVER had a tech issue. So use the THT affiliate link and start podcasting now.Write a review on Apple Podcasts and give a 5 star rating.Thanks for listening!Big love and respect,ShanSupport the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailJarrett Wilbraham is a professional MMA fighter who trains under the legendary head coach Joe Lopez at Freestyle Fighting Gym. With peers and mentors such as pound for pound UFC champion Alex Volkanoviski and Colby Thickenesse, Jarrett is poised to realise his dream of competing on the biggest stage in the world. In this week's episode, Jarrett shares openly about the bullying he was subjected to in his younger years, the subsequent violence that ensued resulting in PTSD. He outlines how MMA saved his life, the sacrifices he makes (which includes living in a van), training regime, life philosophy, clean living, fight analysis, and much much more. Articulate, humble and driven best describes Jarrett. Enjoy,ShanCheckout Jarrett's next pro fight on December 4th 2022. Get your tickets here.Checkout Jarrett's fight analysis and tutorials here.Checkout Jarrett's Instagram here.Use code: THT for discounts (and support the show at the same time)!KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate ShopCode: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.BUZZSPROUT Podcast hostingClick HERE to get an Amazon Gift card valued at $20 USD when you sign-up to Buzzsprout...and you'll be supporting THT in the process! If you are thinking of starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is HANDS DOWN the best host. They will get your show on all the major podcast platforms (i.e. Apple, Spotify, Google podcasts etc), they provide plenty of advice and support FOR FREE and in 3 years of using them I have NEVER had a tech issue. So use the THT affiliate link and start podcasting now.Write a review on Apple Podcasts and give a 5 star rating.Thanks for listening!Big love and respect,ShanSupport the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailJosh Ku is a well loved, and renowned surfer from the east coast of Australia. He has proven himself time and time again at the most infamous slabbing waves around Sydney, the South Coast of New South Wales and beyond. A waterman in the truest sense. This week, Josh joins me live and in-person to discuss his lifetime in the ocean, his childhood in the eastern Sydney suburb of Maroubra, chasing extra large swells, escaping to Puerto Escondido Mexico during the lockdown for the sake of love, spearfishing adventures, foil surfing, and a step by step recount of "that" amazing wave he caught at Deadman's reef on one of the swells of the year. Josh is a calming, kind, and jovial presence who is innately uplifting to those around him. I found him really intriguing. He just makes you smile and you don't even realise you are smiling. Surround yourself with people like Josh Ku....We recorded at Josh's house, over a meal of freshly caught Kingfish Sashimi. It was very nice.Shout-out to this week's special guest co-host, Mr Peter Balmer.The portraits were taken by Pete too.Enjoy!ShanJosh supports and advocates for:ASK YOUR MATES IF THEY ARE OK!LifelineUse code: THT for discounts (and support the show at the same time)!KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate ShopCode: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.BUZZSPROUT Podcast hostingClick HERE to get an Amazon Gift card valued at $20 USD when you sign-up to Buzzsprout...and you'll be supporting THT in the process! If you are thinking of starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is HANDS DOWN the best host. They will get your show on all the major podcast platforms (i.e. Apple, Spotify, Google podcasts etc), they provide plenty of advice and support FOR FREE and in 3 years of using them I have NEVER had a tech issue. So use the THT affiliate link and start podcasting now.Write a review on Apple Podcasts and give a 5 star rating.Thanks for listening!Big love and respect,ShanSupport the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailIn this weeks episode Ben Watts (aka GRILF) and Leon Paxton discuss their skateboarding journey, the importance of being part of a community, Ben's passion for spearfishing, his love for sharks, close encounters with Great White Sharks, having two seperate near death experiences in the same day, growing up in a rural town, skateboarding trick process and much more. A relaxed and friendly chat with moments of intensity in which we go on a tangent about the reality of death and considering how we might leave this world one day...which is fitting given its HALLOWEEN!Happy Halloween. The dark and the light. The Yin and Yang.Shan*Portrait pic by Will MorganBen and Leon support and advocate for:The Ben Raemers FoundationUse code: THT for discounts (and support the show at the same time)!KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate ShopCode: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.BUZZSPROUT Podcast hostingClick HERE to get an Amazon Gift card valued at $20 USD when you sign-up to Buzzsprout...and you'll be supporting THT in the process! If you are thinking of starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is HANDS DOWN the best host. They will get your show on all the major podcast platforms (i.e. Apple, Spotify, Google podcasts etc), they provide plenty of advice and support FOR FREE and in 3 years of using them I have NEVER had a tech issue. So use the THT affiliate link and start podcasting now.Write a review on Apple Podcasts and give a 5 star rating.Thanks for listening!Big love and respect,ShanSupport the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Send us Fan MailNate Perry is a skateboarder, Dj, MC, boxer and former professional snowboarder and X-Games medallist. In this week's episode, Nate catches up with me in Uluwatu, Bali to share his early days growing up skateboarding and surfing in Cronulla, transitioning to a successful snowboarding career, his boxing training, his love for making music, DJ-ing, Mc-ing, and his lifestyle by design which consists of living between Bali and Australia. It's a relaxed and laid-back chat in which Nate and I realise we hold many mutual friends and acquaintances, we possess the same love and passion for skateboarding, 90's hip hop and much much more. Nate is a man who is living his best life. A rad human of the highest calibre, and I'm so grateful we connected...old mate!Big love,ShanCheckout Nate's work:@djsecrtwpn Nate supports and advocates for: Beyond BlueRed CrossTalk 2 me broThanks to the THT affiliates! Get on the THT code for discounts (and support the show at the same time)!KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural.INDOSOLE Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate ShopCode: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.BUZZSPROUT Podcast hostingClick HERE to get an Amazon Gift card valued at $20 USD when you sign-up to Buzzsprout...and you'll be supporting THT in the process! If you are thinking of starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is HANDS DOWN the best host. They will get your show on all the major podcast platforms (i.e. Apple, Spotify, Google podcasts etc), they provide plenty of advice and support FOR FREE and in 3 years of using them I have NEVER had a tech issue. So use the THT affiliate link and start podcasting now.Write a review on Apple Podcasts and give a 5 star rating.Thanks for listening!Big love and respect,ShanSupport the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook