Proper True Yarn

In this powerful and wide-ranging episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, we sit down again with Australian transport heavyweight Craig Membrey for a raw, honest conversation that moves from wild stories to deeply personal reflection.Craig answers listener questions that dig into the moments that shaped him - from the biggest lessons of his life to the people he’s admired, the mistakes that still sit with him, and the experiences money can’t buy. He opens up candidly about losing his son Rowan, the realities of grief, regret, parenting, and how perspective changes after surviving multiple heart attacks. This isn’t filtered or polished - it’s real talk about life, responsibility, and learning to live with what you can’t change.The episode also delivers classic Craig yarns, including his unbelievable run-in with Michael Schumacher at the Melbourne Grand Prix, where a freak crash, a tow truck, the media, and a chance encounter led to a moment most people would never believe. It’s one of those stories that sounds made up - until you hear it told properly.Craig also reflects on meeting influential figures like Lindsay Fox, rubbing shoulders with global industry leaders, attending no-expense-spared parties in Las Vegas, and why his personal motto - Make It Happen - has guided every decision he’s made. When asked who would play him in a movie about his life, his answer is pure Australian: Paul Hogan.Balancing humour with honesty, this episode covers success, failure, loyalty, enemies, second chances, and why Craig values people over possessions. It’s a fitting close to a series of conversations that capture exactly what the podcast is about - unfiltered stories, lived experience, and proper true yarns.If you’re into Australian podcast interviews, real-life success stories, business lessons, grief and resilience, wild true stories, or larger-than-life characters, this episode hits hard and stays with you.Uncensored. Honest. Human. A proper true yarn from start to finish.

In this unforgettable episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, Australian transport identity Craig Membrey takes us inside what may be one of the most outrageous 60th birthday celebrations ever thrown.Craig breaks down the full story behind the party - from exploding birthday cakes and last-minute chaos to tattoo artists giving permanent reminders, casino tables, Vegas-style showgirls, comedians, stretch Hummers, supercars, cranes on display, and over 400 hand-picked guests. Hosted at the legendary car museum owned by Lindsay Fox, this wasn’t just a party - it was a full-scale production.Beyond the madness, Craig explains why milestones matter more as you get older, how surviving multiple heart attacks reshaped his outlook on life, and why he believes money is best spent creating memories and rewarding loyalty. He opens up about celebrating life after loss, surrounding yourself with the right people, and refusing to do anything “small” - especially when it comes to gratitude.From mates mistakenly thinking real tattoos were fake, to friends flying in from all over Australia, to giving every guest something meaningful to take home, this episode perfectly captures Craig’s philosophy: go all in, or don’t bother.If you’re into wild Australian yarns, larger-than-life personalities, outrageous party stories, business success, or real conversations about living life properly, this episode is an absolute standout.Raw, ridiculous, and unforgettable - a proper true yarn from start to finish.

In this second sit-down with Craig Membrey, we peel back the layers on how a young bloke with no tickets and a big dream built one of Australia’s most respected crane and transport businesses — and lived a hell of a life along the way.Craig breaks down his journey from leaving school at 14, taking over a small family operation, and growing it into a massive fleet spanning cranes, trucks, trailers, forklifts, and heavy gear across Australia. He shares raw lessons on leadership, hiring the right people, backing yourself, and why passion beats formal education every day of the week.The conversation then rolls into wild international yarns - from countless trips to Las Vegas, shooting machine guns from helicopters, and driving stretch Hummers across the desert, to meeting legends like Neil Armstrong, hanging backstage with ZZ Top, and crossing paths with Lionel Richie.Craig also shares his love for American road trips - from Nashville and Broadway, to the SEMA Show, the Mid-America Truck Show, and old-school towns like Lynchburg, home of Jack Daniel’s. Along the way, he talks travel, culture, risk-taking, business mistakes, and why young people should stop wasting weekends and start seeing the world.If you’re into business podcasts, Australian success stories, transport industry yarns, Vegas stories, American road trips, or no-BS life lessons, this episode delivers big time.Straight talk. Big laughs. A proper true yarn about building something real - and enjoying the ride while you’re at it.#propertrueyarn

This week on Proper True Yarn – Silly Saturday, Knuckles and Zak rip into another round of outrageous listener yarns. From the great “fuck coriander” debate to a bloke secretly dosing his housemate’s strawberry jam with Viagra, the stories just keep getting wilder.There’s also a cracking tale about a Deep Heat disaster that went horribly wrong, plus shoutouts to the legends rocking Country Trucker Caps (CTC) around Australia. The boys chat beers, dodgy decisions, and why simple lagers still beat fancy fruit-salad craft beers any day of the week.If you love wild Australian stories, raw comedy podcasts, and proper true yarns from everyday legends, this Silly Saturday episode delivers plenty of laughs and questionable life choices.Get involvedA Send a voice message to the boysDrop us a yarn or question and you might feature on the show.Enquiries: propertrueyarn@gmail.comWebsite: linktr.ee/propertrueyarn睡Follow the PodcastInstagram: @propertrueyarnTikTok: @propertrueyarnFacebook: Proper True Yarn PodcastYouTube: Proper True Yarn PodcastMeet the HostsKnuckles - Country Trucker CapsInstagram: @countrytruckercapsTikTok: @knucklesctoZak PalmasInstagram: @zpdigitalsTikTok: @zakpal

This is one of the most emotional and important conversations ever recorded on the Proper True Yarn Podcast.In this powerful episode, we sit down with trucking identity and industry legend Craig Membrey, known by many as The Bling King, as he opens up about loss, purpose, and turning pain into action.Craig shares the deeply personal story of losing his son Rowan to suicide, a moment that forever changed his life. From that heartbreak came a mission - to create awareness, spark conversations, and save lives. That mission led to the creation of a one-of-a-kind 2000th Franna crane, built in honour of Rowan and wrapped in the colours of Beyond Blue, standing as a moving symbol for mental health awareness across Australia.This episode goes far beyond trucks and cranes. Craig speaks openly about depression, dark moments, seeking help, survivor’s guilt, and the ripple effects suicide leaves behind on families, friends, and communities. He explains why awareness matters more than donations, why starting conversations can save lives, and why men especially need to learn how to speak up.You’ll also hear how a simple trucker cap became a conversation starter, a symbol of remembrance, and a tool for change - worn not for fashion, but for meaning.⚠️ This episode discusses suicide and mental health. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.This isn’t just a yarn - it’s a legacy piece. Raw. Honest. Necessary.#propertrueyarn

In this laid-back but revealing episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, Australian boxing talent Clay Waterman drops the guard and answers the kind of questions fans rarely get to hear.Clay opens up about the man who inspired him most - Muhammad Ali - and why Ali’s impact went far beyond boxing. He shares stories from wild nights in Miami, brushes with global fame, and what it was really like sparring elite fighters including Terence Crawford and crossing paths with the Mayweather camp.From growing up as a late bloomer, explosive teenage growth, tattoos, and fighting tough opponents who just wouldn’t stay down, to honest reflections on mistakes, values, discipline, and staying grounded - this episode shows the human side of a man most people only see as a fighter.If you’re into boxing culture, fighter Q&As, behind-the-scenes fight stories, Miami party tales, sparring world champions, or real conversations with elite athletes, this episode delivers a proper true yarn from start to finish.No hype. No ego. Just stories, laughs, and a rare glimpse behind the gloves.#propertrueyarn