Best 9podcasts Podcasts (2024)

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Stories of Origin 'Alfie': The Larrikin and the Legacy 17:23

32m ago17:23

17:23

Throughout the 1990’s, Allan Langer and Ricky Stuart engaged in an intense on-field rivalry. The star halfbacks of their respective club and state teams, the pair were virtually always opponents and locked into a perennial tussle to wear the Australian number 7 jersey. On this episode of Stories Of Origin, we explore the battle of Langer and Stuart…

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How unimaginable heartbreak led to a pursuit of human rights... 54:03

40m ago54:03

54:03

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with heavy topics, include war and depression. In today's episode, Sherine Tadros reflects on her time working as a foreign correspondent in the Gaza strip during the 2008-2009 war and how this incredibly tough journey led to a love of activism. It wasn't just heartbreaking conflict which changed Sherine's career…

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Alfie & The Greatest Origin Comeback 24:50

7d ago24:50

24:50

After a humiliating defeat in the 2000 State of Origin series, Queensland turned to legendary coach Wayne Bennett to restore state pride. Bennett's bold move to select an entirely new Maroons team paid off with a victory in the opening game of the 2001 series. However, the Blues fought back, leveling the series with a dominant performance in game t…

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Out Of Office with Tammin Sursok 51:36

7d ago51:36

51:36

The best podcasts guests are those who bring the unexpected to the table... and man, didn't we score with Tammin Sursok. In this episode, Tammin shares her struggles growing up in the public eye at just 14-years-old, whilst battling eating disorders and bullying. She reveals the best (and worst) parts of parenting, why she's "a self confessed worka…

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St George Can't Play... Alfie and the Beginning of the Broncos 25:30

5d ago25:30

25:30

Allan Langer’s playing legacy still looms large over the Broncos. The clubs Inaugural halfback in 1988 would become their first premiership captain in ‘92, a title they defended in ‘93. He’d go on to lead a team rated among the greatest club outfits ever assembled to the Super League premiership of ‘97, and in ‘98 they reigned supreme again in a re…

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PR to Pilates with Kate Pascoe 42:41

18m ago42:41

42:41

There are plenty of reasons you might quit your day job... But what if the choice was no longer yours? What if a debilitating illness meant saying goodbye to a job you love? On today's episode, Kate Pascoe talks about her journey from the exciting world of PR to the freedom she found in Pilates. From late nights and parties, to chronic pain every s…

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Kevvie & The King… Alfie’s Wingmen 26:53

7d ago26:53

26:53

A Rugby League halfback is the beating heart of a football team, part drummer, part lead guitarist, but every seven needs a six. In the case of Alan Langer, his illustrious wingmen are as much a part of his story as himself. On this episode of Stories of Origin ‘Alfie’, we shine a light on Langer's leading men, playmaking champions Wally Lewis and …

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Out Of Office with Peter Sterling 1:12:55

5h ago1:12:55

1:12:55

Most people struggle to find one, soul-fulfilling career... unless you’re today's Out Of Office guest. In this episode, Peter Sterling talks about being scouted by Parramatta as a young man, the nerves of his first-grade footy match, why Jack Gibson will forever be a cherished mentor and those hilarious (yet cringey) Footy Show moments. Beyond his …

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From cop to catfish hunter with Kylee Dennis 49:33

4d ago49:33

49:33

If it's too good to be true, it probably is... And when it comes to romance scams, Kylee Dennis is taking a tough-love approach to catch criminals. In today's episode, Kylee reveals her most confronting moments as a police officer, the devastating conversation which sparked her career change and why she built Two Face Investigations. See omnystudio…

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Six More Songs... the Making of Alfie. 28:28

15d ago28:28

28:28

One of the smallest men to have played the game, ‘Alfie’ rose to become a giant figure of the sport. On episode one of Stories of Origin, Alfie, we go back to where it all began. The sports loving, blue collar Queensland city of Ipswich, which has played a significant part in developing champions of the state. And we explore a truly unique relation…

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Samuel Hunter on life as a male escort 45:21

23d ago45:21

45:21

This episode deals with explicit topics. We've had plenty of fascinating guests with the most unbelievable careers on this podcast... But what about a sex spy? Ok, well Samuel Hunter isn't *exactly* a sex spy, but if you listen to this episode, you'll get where we're coming from. Samuel Hunter quit his day job working in a sex shop to become a male…

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Introducing Stories of Origin Season 3 'Alfie' 0:32

1M ago0:32

0:32

Episode 1 available Monday 29 April 2024. Allan Langer. The diminutive playmaking whiz who bamboozled and befuddled opponents for decades remains Queensland’s most capped halfback and revered as ever. Tough, tenacious and talented beyond all comprehension. This season Stories of Origin shines the spotlight on the career of the little number 7 that …

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Out Of Office with John Aiken 1:06:55

1M ago1:06:55

1:06:55

We all love love... So who better to speak with than Mr. Married At First Sight himself? Of course we're referring to the wonderful John Aiken. In today's Out Of Office episode, you'll hear how John Aiken went from the player on the pitch, to the relationship expert helping people get hitched. He reveals the ONLY time it's ok to lie to a partner (f…

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Could Jessica Lynne have foreseen this career change? 44:30

26d ago44:30

44:30

As the Executive Assistant to an empire-building entrepreneur, Jessica Lynne quickly learnt the importance of predicting your boss's next move... She soon realised this 'intuition' would lead her in a whole other direction. Hear from Jessica as she talks about working for the incredibly high-profile businessman Peter Alexander, the realisation she …

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Addiction & alienation to inner alignment with Paige Finstad 50:14

2M ago50:14

50:14

TW: This episode deals with some sensitive topics, including eating disorders and substance abuse. Paige waited YEARS for the promotion of her dreams... And the day she received the good news, she burst into tears. Soon enough, she quit. From battles with addiction to struggling with social alienation, Paige wondered if she'd ever find her feet in …

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Out Of Office with Janine Allis 50:00

1M ago50:00

50:00

When we're talking about successful, global empires, there's one bad-ass Aussie woman who should come to mind... Janine Allis went from "a single parent with less than nothing", to one of the world's most well-known entrepreneurs. From bluffing her way onto David Bowie's boat to creating the BILLION dollar Boost Juice brand, get ready to be blown a…

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When the forest becomes your office with Monique Ross 45:22

2M ago45:22

45:22

Most of us spend eight hours each day, for five days a week, chained to our desks and glued to our computer screens. Well, this next guest said f*ck that... Monique Ross left the media to become one with nature as a Forest Bathing Guide (yep, that's a thing). In this episode, find out why Monique sees the forest as a therapist, the embarrassing mom…

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Always a bridesmaid with Kerstyn Walsh 43:42

2M ago43:42

43:42

Some people might take issue with ‘always a bridesmaid, never a bride’... but not Kerstyn Walsh. In this episode, Kerstyn talks about her love for being centre-stage as a child, how hitting rock bottom led to a pivotal realisation in her career and shares her top tip for any couple looking to tie the knot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

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Bill Edgar tells people to f*ck off at funerals for a living 43:33

2M ago43:33

43:33

Bill Edgar, aka the Coffin Confessor, might have one of the most bizarre careers to date. In this episode, Bill shares how he went from being jobless, living on the streets of the Gold Coast and landing in Boggo Road Jail… To getting paid THOUSANDS of dollars to carry out deeds for the dead… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Out Of Office with Kathy Lette 54:28

3M ago54:28

54:28

WARNING: Topics in this episode get a little rogue... Get ready for course language and more mature themes with these two. Kathy Lette is an award-winning author, hardcore feminist and an all-round INCREDIBLE woman. She's got a way with words... but if there's one missing from her vocabulary, it's 'subtlety'. Kathy Lette reveals her families reacti…

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Out Of Office with Benjamin Law 54:00

3M ago54:00

54:00

Benjamin Law has done it all - he's an Australian author, radio host, journalist, executive producer screenwriter... I mean, the list goes on. From creating The Family Law, a memoir inspired by his own family, to co-producing the hit show Wellmania, Benjamin's career has continued to sky-rocket and everything he touches turns to gold. See omnystudi…

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A disappearing act from finance with Magic Mike 1:06:53

3M ago1:06:53

1:06:53

They say a magician never reveals his secrets… but it seems Magic Mike is the exception to this rule, revealing his secrets to success. In this episode, Mike shares where his love for magic sparked from, why he left the world of finance, his incredibly moving Australia’s Got Talent audition and unheard story involving *cough cough* Chris Hemsworth …

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Leila McDougall reveals heartbreak beyond the harvest 56:38

3M ago56:38

56:38

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes themes of depression, suicide and substance abuse. If there's one story you listen to today, let it be Leila McDougall's... because it won't just change your life, but it could help save one. In this episode, you'll hear how Leila defies the dyslexia stigma, why she left her teaching career behind and how she …

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Out Of Office with Susie Porter 57:20

3M ago57:20

57:20

Aussie actress Susie Porter reveals how a dodgy fish-and-chips changed the trajectory of her career, what life is like on a film set, the secret to remembering script lines and why the best things in her life don't have her fingerprints on them... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 9Podcasts

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Jack Laurence... the man who talks to murderers 55:53

4M ago55:53

55:53

For 15 years, Jack Laurence felt like 'the invisible man' in Australian radio. From redundancy, to being told he'd "never be a superstar", Jack hit an all time low. Little did he realise this was just the beginning of an exciting new adventure... One which would see him talking to some of the world's toughest criminals in his podcast, One Minute Re…

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Presidential Planning to Psychic Predictions with Julia George 54:16

4M ago54:16

54:16

What do the Sydney 2000 Olympics, Obama, and a missing pair of shoes all have in common? They're all key part of this next guests incredible career journey. Julia George quit her day job in Event Planning, where she worked on events at the Olympics and the White House, to become a Psychic Medium. There's very few people who have stories from inside…

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Out Of Office with Matty J 56:45

5M ago56:45

56:45

If you weren't one of the twenty-two women vying for Matty J's heart on The Bachelor, then there's a pretty big chance you'll be falling head over heels for him after today's chat... Matty J is a loveable jack of all trades… A TV star, content creator, comedian, podcaster, knock-out Dad and perhaps, a future Speed Walking champion. Between the bell…

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From Journo to Jewellery with Talitha Cummins 54:25

4M ago54:25

54:25

Diamonds are made under pressure... and this gem of a person is living proof it's true. Talitha Cummins quit her day job as a Journalist and Weather Reporter to shine in the world of Jewellery making. She’s the incredibly talented and proud founder of bespoke Australian jewellery company, ‘The Cut’. From chasing the world’s biggest stories, to disc…

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From Banks to BOUNCE with Ant Morell 44:48

5M ago44:48

44:48

We’re all prone to making mistakes… Some are trivial, whilst others are pretty paramount. So, how did a huge, career-ending PR blunder lead today’s guest bouncing up the entrepreneurial ladder? You’ll have to listen to find out. Ant Morell quit his day job in the world of PR and Banking to create his own indoor trampoline company, BOUNCE… which boa…

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Out Of Office with Paula Joye 1:02:27

6M ago1:02:27

1:02:27

Glossy pages filled with gorgeous garments and living it up with the most lavish A-list celebs... Ahhh the life of a fashion editor, right? For today's Out Of Office guest, Paula Joye, it's not completely off the mark... But we all start somewhere... For Paula, this meant collecting coffees, meeting dreaded deadlines and almost risking your life to…

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Media Limelight to Legal Insight with Antonia Marran 47:11

6M ago47:11

47:11

Inspiration can strike anywhere… and for today’s guest, listening to a High Court Judge sparked her lightbulb moment. Antonia Marran quit her day job in the world of media to pursue a career as a Family Lawyer and Parenting Coordinator. From conflict to co-parenting, Antonia has dedicated the latter part of her career to helping families delicately…

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From Finance to Forever Voices with Dimity Brassil 39:25

5M ago39:25

39:25

A confronting yet an undeniable reality, is that tomorrow is never guaranteed. So, if a loved one was to pass on, would you feel as though you knew enough about them? What was life like growing up? Who was their first kiss? What was their greatest achievement? What’s been the biggest life lesson they ever learnt? Shaped by her own personal experien…

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From Pilot to Navigating Life's Turbulence with Dr. Rebecca Ray 57:36

6M ago57:36

57:36

When it comes to finding your dream job, the skies the limit... For one woman, it meant finding something a little more grounded - literally. Dr. Rebecca Ray quit her day job as a Pilot to pursue her passion for Psychology. It was this this drive to help people become the best version of themselves which led to six best-selling self-help books... w…

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Out Of Office with Bryan Brown 1:04:16

6M ago1:04:16

1:04:16

What do you think of when you hear ‘Australian icons’? The Harbour Bridge? Kangaroos? Well, if this next guest doesn’t immediately spring to mind, then he will after today’s episode. Bryan Brown is an award-winning Aussie actor with a humble eighty films and TV shows under his belt. He’s not just a well-known star on the screen… but an author too, …

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Balancing Books to Fashion Brand CEO with Jane Lu 40:35

6M ago40:35

40:35

They say just "fake it 'til you make it"... Well, Jane's living proof it works. Jane didn't just fake her way through the world of finance, but pretended to go to a job (which no longer existed) and hid this from her parents for two whole years... Jane Lu quit her day job as an Accountant to become the founder and CEO of Australian online fashion r…

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Mega Money to Mindful Meditation with Tom Cronin 43:13

6M ago43:13

43:13

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode references drug-use and suicide. They say money makes the world go round… but for today’s podcast guest, the world of money and material goods nearly led to his undoing. Tom Cronin quit his day job as a Financial Broker to explore his true passion of becoming a Coach and Meditation Teacher. His story is confronting, ca…

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The Winners of the Block 2023: Exclusive FIRST Post-Auction Interview! 25:22

7M ago25:22

25:22

Here they are, your winners of the Block 2023 in their very first post-auction interview! They discuss the remarkable auction, their remarkable result, the feelings of the day, along with a look back at their Block journey and a look forward to what they have in store next! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Mark Brandi - Criminologist to Award Winning Crime Author 1:02:36

6M ago1:02:36

1:02:36

An epiphany… It's the moment of sudden and great realisation, a striking and intuitive breakthrough, an unexpected light-bulb moment of inspiration. For some, an epiphany is the catalyst for quitting their day job… the moment of realisation that perhaps there’s more to life than what’s offered in their current career. Mark’s ‘epiphany’ began after …

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Open for Inspection: Access All Areas 27:17

7M ago27:17

27:17

This is your personal behind the scenes pass to Charming street. You’ll hear exclusive interviews with every contestant before, during and after all the action of inspection day, along with run-ins with a few other Block notables, and exactly what the public thought of what they saw. Does inspection day hold the answers for what will happen at auct…

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Out Of Office with Tanya Hennessy 57:11

7M ago57:11

57:11

When we talk about ‘wearing many hats’, there’s one woman who well and truly gives this phrase meaning… Tanya Hennessy is an Australian content creator, comedian, writer, podcaster, radio & TV personality, author, businesswoman, Priceline Ambassador… and just an absolutely phenomenal woman. From life growing up in Newcastle, to making her way into …

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Sales Success for Charming Street? // Alice Stolz, Domain 27:24

7M ago27:24

27:24

With backyards complete, Charming Street's Block is almost ready for the market. But some big questions remain - like, is the market ready for them? Who do we expect the buyers to be? And did the contestants succeed in creating fabulous family homes? For the answer to all these questions and more, there is no better person to ask than Domain’s Nati…

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Julie Ockery - Registered Nurse to Interior Designer 41:18

8M ago41:18

41:18

Our homes are sacred spaces... they're where we feel calm, comfortable and content. So, what about when we're away from home? Can we create this same feeling elsewhere? Today's guest shares her unique ability to turn the spaces we frequent into our 'home away from home', from hotels to aged care facilities. Julie Ockerby quit her day job as a Regis…

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The Chalk and Cheese Champions // Eliza and Liberty 23:06

8M ago23:06

23:06

First coming into the Block, they said sisters Eliza and Liberty were as different from one another as chalk and cheese - but reflecting after their re-do room, the real difference could lie in where they started to where they are now! The girls talk about realising just how far they've come, body corp blow ups, the difficulty of hosting family in …

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Christopher Miles - Candle Maker to Astrologist and Intuitive Healer 48:09

8M ago48:09

48:09

Finding your dream job can feel like discovering your greater purpose in life... almost as though it was written in the stars. For Christopher, it wasn't just written in them, but became about reading them... Christopher Miles quit his day job as a Candle Maker to explore the world of Astrology and Intuitive Healing. Is working in a candle factory …

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Floorplans and 'Fair Play' // Julian Brenchly // Kristy and Brett 32:37

8M ago32:37

32:37

In their own words, they came to the Block to ruffle feathers and they’re certainly making good on that! But as they watch events unfold on the telly like the rest of us, do Kristy and Bretty stand by their decisions? And how do they feel about their ‘break-up’ with Leah and Ash? But first, the man with the plans (the floorplans, that is) longtime …

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Jasmine Mansbridge - Parole Officer to Award-Winning Artist 46:26

7M ago46:26

46:26

From prisoners to paint brushes… Jasmine Mansbridge quit her day job as a Parole Officer to pursue her dream of becoming an Artist, and her journey takes plenty of unexpected twists and turns. What does life look like growing up in the Northern Territory? How does it feel working with those behind bars? What made Jasmine take a leap of faith to fol…

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Room for Reflection // Darren Palmer // Leah and Ash 31:31

8M ago31:31

31:31

"It's more of a personal journey than it is a renovation journey" It's not just the ensuite mirrors that are doing the reflecting this week. In this episode, Leah and Ash discuss how the Block has made them grow, why they felt they had to confront Kristy and Brett, and on a slightly lighter side, the real reasons you might see them pull some unusua…

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Shelly Bennett - Art Director to Wedding Celebrant and Funeral Director 46:05

8M ago46:05

46:05

From colourful illustrations and symbolic layouts, to helping couples say “I do” and honouring those on their way out… Shelly Bennett quit her day job as an Art Director to pursue her dream of becoming a Wedding Celebrant and Funeral Director. Do weddings and funerals actually go hand in hand? Have a couple ever not made it to the altar? How did Sh…

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Boiling Point in Kitchen Week // Shaynna Blaze // Eliza and Liberty 31:05

8M ago31:05

31:05

It’s a feast for Block fans this week! First course: Shaynna Blaze’s thoughts on what made some kitchens clean up, others feel a little underdone and why the best kitchens have as much to do with community as they do with cuisine… Then, the main: Eliza and Liberty on budgets, breaking up with their builders, the feeling of their first room win, why…

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Multi-Million Dollar Masters // Darren Palmer // Steph and Gian 38:43

8M ago38:43

38:43

They’ve gone from losing streak to being the couple to beat… So, are Steph and Gian giving the other Blockheads a run for their auction-day money? In this episode, Steph and Gian talk about their initial trepidation tackling The Block’s largest Master Bedroom and Walk-In Robe and going with gut feelings, before giving their two cents of the latest …

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