Are You Bogged Mate?

Many of us know Uncle Jacko from JAM Timber Co and the first 'Double Champ' yarner from The Alpha Blokes Podcast.In this episode, Mary peels back a few of the layers that make up this high energy, fun loving ripper of a bloke and through the process... there is a mine of nuggets that come to the surface that you will be able to take away for yourself.Leave Mary a message for the poddy at:www.speakpipe.com/AYBMor email:podcast@areyouboggedmate.com.auand follow her on all the usual socials:@areyouboggedmate

Alot to catch up on with Mary from the last few weeks.Her trip out to the flood affected Channel Country and in particular Adavale, Mary recounts her experience and the chats she had with the people of the town that has never seen such devastation. From there, Mary spent a few days on the Gold Coast at the Podcast Royale, then took a leisurely 18 hour round trip over 36 hours to Alpha and back with a couple of the Bogged Breaks boys in the back seat of the AYBM Ute for a very special occasion.We also discuss in more depth applications for the next round of Bogged Brakes and hear from some of the guys who have been on Bogged Brakes in the past... which may just sway your own decision about applying for this incredible few days away.Leave Mary a message for the poddy at:www.speakpipe.com/AYBMor email:podcast@areyouboggedmate.com.auand follow her on all the usual socials:@areyouboggedmate

A special treat on todays episode... Mary's good mate Shane Webcke took time out of his insane schedule and made the trip to Dalby to sit down shoulder to shoulder with Mary.Most will know Shane as a Rugby League legend. Played for the Broncos, the Queensland SOO side, even represented Australia.He lost his dad in a workplace accident right when his rugby career was just getting started. You would think this might have been a massive influence on the way he played and the success he had in his playing career. Well thats not exactly how it goes. But it certainly has had an influence on Shanes post footy life.Leave Mary a message for the poddy at:www.speakpipe.com/AYBMor email:podcast@areyouboggedmate.com.auand follow her on all the usual socials:@areyouboggedmate

From Stock Inspector to Animal Disease Management, David McNab has to deliver alot of bad news in his work that has significant impact on the farmers he works with and himself.When people see what he does is something that is only there to harm them, David ends up with alot of 'Shit in his Bucket'.

Mary met Gel Ball Bob (Bob Davis) through the Are You Bogged Mate? 'Bogged Brakes' program.Aside from running OzAdventures near Hervey Bay, Gel Ball Bob takes in troubled boys and successfully turns them into respectful young men through his 'Operation Hard Yakka' boot camp.Given what Bob himself has endured through his life, his outlook on it truly inspiring.This chat will make you appreciate whatever you have around you right now... regardless of your situation.Leave Mary a message for the poddy at:www.speakpipe.com/AYBMor email:podcast@areyouboggedmate.com.auand follow her on all the usual socials:@areyouboggedmate

Known as a 'National Treasure'... well to Mary anyway, Paul McIntosh has trod a path and a half.In this episode you'll find everything from Auctioneering tips, to pissing the Nuns off at boarding school... to a shit batch of scones!.. and much more.Enjoy.Leave Mary a message for the poddy at:www.speakpipe.com/AYBMor email:podcast@areyouboggedmate.com.auand follow her on all the usual socials:@areyouboggedmate