Latest Autobiographical Podcast Episodes
#229 - Austin Smith: The Exercise Physiologist Embracing Parenthood and Redefining Success.
Terrible Happy Talks - April 18, 2024 11:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsWhen the fervour of professional Rugby Union fades into the quiet intensity of fatherhood, a man’s search for identity takes on a whole new playing field. Join me and my guest, Austin Smith, as we explore the profound shifts in life that come with trading stadiums for the living room and legacy ...
#228 - Kane Horsepool: Sketching the Soulful Journey of Trait the Artist.
Terrible Happy Talks - March 31, 2024 13:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsWhen I sat down with Kane Horsepool, the artist also known as Trait, we didn't just talk art; we ventured into the depths of personal growth, the struggle for authenticity, and the profound effects of integrating one's deepest values with creative pursuits. Kane’s candid reflections on mental h...
#228 - Kane Horspool: Sketching the Soulful Journey of Trait the Artist.
Terrible Happy Talks - March 31, 2024 13:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsWhen I sat down with Kane Horsepool, the artist also known as Trait, we didn't just talk art; we ventured into the depths of personal growth, the struggle for authenticity, and the profound effects of integrating one's deepest values with creative pursuits. Kane’s candid reflections on mental h...
#227 - John Gray: Backyard Vert Ramps, Drums, Friendships and Inverting History.
Terrible Happy Talks - March 20, 2024 04:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsAt 60, John's tale is one of enduring passion, a chronicle that zigzags the drainage ditches of Blacktown to his personal vert ramp, with detours into the realms of music, friendship, skate shops, and even the glittering world of jewellery. This episode promises a rich tapestry of stories that r...
#226 - Russell Grundy: World Travels, Tours, Tampa Am, Skate Judging, Friendships, Growth and Resilience.
Terrible Happy Talks - March 08, 2024 10:00 - 3 hours ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsBuckle up for a soul-stirring session as former sponsored skateboarder and current World Skate judge Russell Grundy takes us through a mind-expanding traverse of the skatepark known as life. Russell unveils his own version of that profound connection between the skate life and personal growth. ...
#225 - Urthboy: Exploring the Beats of Change, Music, Identity, and Cultural Evolution.
Terrible Happy Talks - February 26, 2024 20:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsAs I sat down with Tim Levinson, the artist known as Urthboy, I felt the anticipation of unearthing the layers that compose the vibrant tapestry of the music industry. The Managing Director of Elefant Traks and a pivotal figure in Australian Hip-Hop, Tim lays bare his artistic journey, from scri...
#224 - Jim Turvey: Skate Zines and Subculture Chronicles.
Terrible Happy Talks - February 21, 2024 05:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsJoin me as I sit down with the remarkably knowledgeable Jim Turvey, skate historian and zine aficionado, for a captivating exploration of the gritty heart of Australian skate culture. In a storytelling tapestry weaved with personal anecdotes and historical threads, Jim takes us on a ride through...
#223 - Sid Tapia: Life's Mural through the Eyes of a Skateboarding Artist.
Terrible Happy Talks - February 15, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsWhen 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 injuri...
#222 - Darren (Rudolph) Stapleton: Ho Ho's and Guitar Picks.
Terrible Happy Talks - February 09, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThe 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 ...
#221 - James McMillan: The Artistic Surfer's Guide to High Vibrations and Well-being.
Terrible Happy Talks - January 29, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsEmbark 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, delve...
#220 - Jed Smith: Unearthing Wisdom in Meditation, Psychedelics, and World Affairs.
Terrible Happy Talks - January 24, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsWhen 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, return...
#219 - Chad Caruso's Ride from Addiction to Advocacy.
Terrible Happy Talks - January 18, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsI'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...
#218 - Steve Tierney: En la vida real.
Terrible Happy Talks - December 08, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsLast 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...
#217 - Poppy Starr Olsen: Culture over competition.
Terrible Happy Talks - December 01, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsPoppy 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 ...
#216 - Nathan Kealy: The GOOD PUSH. A suicide prevention mission.
Terrible Happy Talks - November 22, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsNathan 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, findin...
#215 - Marley Rae: Authentic skateboarding.
Terrible Happy Talks - November 16, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsMarley 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 B...
#214 - Nathan Ho: Breath, Death, Ice, Spirituality, and Skateboarding.
Terrible Happy Talks - November 08, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsNathan 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 ...
#213 - Shan and Jeremy: Across the board.
Terrible Happy Talks - November 04, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsA 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 c...
#212 - Sam Larkins: Not bouncing around.
Terrible Happy Talks - October 26, 2023 11:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsSam 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 enco...
#211 - Bobbie Poulton: Disruptive life lessons. Courage. Rigorous self-honesty.
Terrible Happy Talks - October 18, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsBobbie 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 ...
#210 - Sally Felice (Affleck): The only girl at the skatepark.
Terrible Happy Talks - October 11, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThis 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...
#209 - Anthony Pappalardo: Writing, music, skateboarding.
Terrible Happy Talks - October 06, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsAnthony 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...
#208 - Sean Enuks: Not a “Houso”. California, YouTubing, Tattooing, and Skateboarding.
Terrible Happy Talks - September 30, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsSean 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 d...
#207 - Andrew Brophy: Just Brophy.
Terrible Happy Talks - September 09, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsAndrew 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...
#206 - Dr. Indigo Willing: War Orphan, Sociologist, Skateboarder, Change Maker.
Terrible Happy Talks - August 31, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsDr. 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 Sy...
#205 - Jamie Mullarkey: UFC293. A fighter's journey, part 3.
Terrible Happy Talks - August 24, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsI 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...
#204 - Justin Cox: Recognising Real
Terrible Happy Talks - August 17, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsJustin Cox is a lifelong skateboarder, dedicated Muay Thai participant, trainer and coach. This week, Justin and I sit down for an in-person conversation about his wild life so far. Justin shares openly about his early days growing up in western Sydney, finding his love for skateboarding in the ...
#203 - Ben Currie: Grief, Melbourne, Sydney, humility and beyond.
Terrible Happy Talks - August 10, 2023 12:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsBen 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 Mel...
#202 - Steve Tierney: Skateboarding, design, collage, Mexico.
Terrible Happy Talks - July 28, 2023 02:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsSteve 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 de...
#201 - Ti Coleing: Mr Nice Guy.
Terrible Happy Talks - July 21, 2023 00:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsTi 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 ...
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