Best Ruan Smith Podcasts (2024)

Exploring Resilience in Combat Sports: MMA and Bare Knuckle Boxing with Pietie delves into the tenacious world of mixed martial arts and bare-knuckle boxing. Join us as we chat with Pietie about his journey from rugby to MMA, highlighting the critical role of family support. We'll also discuss the highs and lows of a professional MMA career and how…

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Episode 5 - Being Married To A Pro Rugby Player With Lyndy 40:01

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Insight of being married to a professional athlete. #life #podcast #relationship #rugby #sports #travel #mentalhealthBy Jp And Ruan Smith

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Episode 4 - Jared Flanagan AKA The Harvester 55:12

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In this episode, we delve into the life of Jared Flanagan and his journey with alcohol and opioid abuse.By Jp And Ruan Smith

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Episode 3 - Andries "Boeboes" Coetzee - Perseverance in Sport 44:57

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In this episode, we delve into the life of Andries Coetzee and his journey to rugby success.By Jp And Ruan Smith

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Episode 2 - Tackling the Sidelines: Rugby Injuries and Challenges When Not Playing 34:34

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In this episode, we delve into the rough-and-tumble world of rugby, focusing on the physical and mental aspects of injuries, as well as the challenges players face during recovery and time away from the game.By Jp And Ruan Smith

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Episode 1 - Mental Health in sport 34:09

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Welcome to today’s episode where we dive deep into the intertwining worlds of mental health and sports. Join us as we explore how athletes manage pressure and mental health challenges, intertwined with our own personal stories of struggle and resilience.By Jp And Ruan Smith

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Episode #59 - Emily Smith 1:08:10

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Emily Smith from ABC TV in Melbourne chats about getting her big break at 2SM, being made redundant at 2UE after a week and making the transition to television during a stint overseas.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #58 - Corbin Middlemas 1:02:45

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Corbin Middlemas from ABC Grandstand chats about getting his start in media, an unexpected award, living in three different states in the three years and the late, great Ken Judge.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #57 - Ruan Sims 1:01:40

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Ruan Sims chats about her first season with the ABC Grandstand NRL team.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #56 - Matthew Elliott 57:56

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Matthew Elliott chats about his transition from coach to commentator with the ABC Grandstand NRL team.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #55 - Andrew Ryan 55:32

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Andrew Ryan chats about his transition from player to commentator with the ABC Grandstand NRL team,By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #54 - Dene Halatau 1:06:35

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Dene Halatau chats about his first season with the ABC Grandstand NRL team.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #53 - Alexandra Factor 1:01:05

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Alexandra Factor from the Victoria Racing Club chats about leaving Perth to pursue a career on the east coast in radio, struggling in Sydney before finding her feet in Melbourne and the discovery of a letter from a former boss.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #52 - Dan Mullins 1:08:58

7+ y ago1:08:58

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Dan Mullins from 2GB chats about his late entry into the radio game, the pressure of working on the Alan Jones breakfast show and walking the Camino de Santiago for his 50th birthday.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #51 - Kelly Fedor 1:03:46

7+ y ago1:03:46

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Kelly Fedor from Channel 9 chats about going regional to get her start, being consumed by media and standing up to broadcasting great Alan Jones.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #50 - Jason Morrison 1:44:27

7+ y ago1:44:27

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Jason Morrison from Channel 7 chats about his fascination with radio, his regret over reporting the death of Michael Hutchence and how to bring the magic back to radio news.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #49 - Mark Levy 56:41

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Mark Levy from 2GB chats about how fixing a computer lead to his start at Sky Racing, where he gets his work ethic from and how he deals with narks on Twitter.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #48 - Gavin Carmody 1:02:33

7+ y ago1:02:33

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Gavin Carmody from Sky Racing chats about what it was like working for Alan Jones, his love for horse racing and how he got the nickname Sparkles.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #47 - Brendan Jones 1:20:04

7+ y ago1:20:04

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Brendan Jones from WSFM chats about how he almost got sacked in his first job, what makes his on-air partnership with Amanda Keller so special and why he missed out on hosting The Bachelor.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #46 - Gil Taylor 1:11:58

7+ y ago1:11:58

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Gil Taylor from Macquarie Media chats about why he had to re-invent himself throughout his career, being a reluctant leader and discovering the band Ratcat.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #45 - Renee Smith 53:43

7+ y ago53:43

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Renee Smith from RACQ chats about what it took to get her big break in the media, the challenges associated with working in breakfast radio and developing her leadership skills.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #44 - Jacqui Maddock 37:22

7+ y ago37:22

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Jacqui Maddock from Bluechip Communication chats about why she chose to specialise in finance, the challenges associated of working in Beijing and the shock result in the US election.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #43 - Anthony Maroon 1:02:52

7+ y ago1:02:52

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Anthony Maroon from Triple M NRL chats about cutting his teeth in the country, the changing landscape of radio and his love for the South Sydney Rabbitohs.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #42 - Rowan Barker 1:35:48

7+ y ago1:35:48

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Freelance voice over artist Rowan Barker chats about what makes a good newsreader, being on-air the night of the September 11 terror attacks, creating the news by being stabbed and the world famous wink off.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #41 - Georgina McKerrow 1:03:50

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Georgina McKerrow from Channel 10 in Melbourne chats about getting her first gig the day after her graduation, adjusting to life and work in Sydney and her sea change year in Cairns.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #40 - Clinton Maynard 1:27:57

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Clinton Maynard from 2UE chats about where his love of radio comes from, the ups and downs of 2UE over the years and the drought breaking win by his beloved Cronulla Sharks in the NRL premiership.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #39 - Brenden Wood 1:31:50

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Brenden Wood from Channel 7 chats about doing the hard yards in regional radio, using old school techniques to produce content and riding the wave of social media to advance his career.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #38 - Hugh Humphreys 1:02:50

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Hugh Humphreys from Hustle Media chats about hitting the jackpot by scoring a paid gig in media while still studying, the advantage of being an early adopter of social media and his year from hell at the Parramatta Eels.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #37 - Laura Tunstall 1:16:10

8y ago1:16:10

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Laura Tunstall from Channel 9 chats about getting her start in Wollongong, what she loves most about live reporting and the training involved to get a ride in the Channel 9 chopper.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #36 - Greg Rust 1:01:58

8y ago1:01:58

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Freelance presenter Greg Rust chats about why he decided to chuck in a career in finance, what makes a good presenter and commentator and why Daniel Ricciardo could become a Formula 1 world champion.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #35 - Janyne Moore 1:10:53

8y ago1:10:53

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Janyne Moore from Catablog and Publicity for Profit chats about working for radio legend John Laws, what makes a good producer and playing an April Fools' Day prank on Ray Hadley.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #34 - Tess Salmon 58:19

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Tess Salmon is a media advisor for NSW Deputy Premier Troy Grant. She chats about what role Stan Zemanek played in the early days of her career, learning the ropes under the guidance of some radio legends and how she deals with the pressure of working in politics.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #33 - Natalie Peters 57:20

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Natalie Peters from 2GB chats about how working in the snow opened her eyes to the media world, learning her craft under the watchful eye of a Sydney radio icon and hitchhiking her way to cover the Christchurch earthquake.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #32 - John Redman 1:04:25

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John Redman is a media advisor for NSW Minister Stuart Ayres. He chats about how a babysitting gig led to his start in media, working for Alan Jones and Ray Hadley and the challenges associated with a job in politics.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #31 - Adam Thompson 1:08:13

8y ago1:08:13

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Adam Thompson from Cranky Health talks about how a random meeting in a karaoke bar opened the door to his media career, why work ethic is so important and the future of digital media in Australia.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #30 - Jim Dolan 54:10

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Jim Dolan from WSFM chats about being the Jack of all trades during the early days of his career, working during the halcyon days of 2UE and the great Betty Margetson.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #29 - Mike Morrow 54:50

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Mike Morrow from News Corp chats about why he left his hometown of Perth, how he ended up in the Austereo newsroom and the changing landscape of media in 2016.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #28 - Memorable Moments 34:57

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We look back at some of the best bits over the past 27 episodes with Roger White, Murray Olds, Brian 'Sando' Sanders, Sarah Harris, Jodie Speers, Glenn Daniel, Rachel Corbett, Anthony Clark, Trevor Long, Edwina Bartholomew, Cassandra Wood, James Boyce, Sarah Forster, Geoff Field and Andrew Moore.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #27 - Ange Anderson 57:28

8y ago57:28

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Ange Anderson from Nova Brisbane chats about the shaky start to her career, going broke in Sydney and falling into a toilet on the Kokoda Track.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #26 - Jess Pelliccione 49:30

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Jess Pelliccione is a former journalist now working as a judge's associate at the District Court and chats about the rush of putting a radio news bulletin together, transitioning to TV and now pursuing a career in the legal fraternity.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #25 - Victoria Owens 1:00:49

8y ago1:00:49

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Victoria Owens from Channel 9 chats about how she got her start in the media, the challenges of working on live television and her involvement in one of the all time great radio bloopers.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #24 - Brian 'Sando' Sanders 54:56

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Brian 'Sando' Sanders was up until recently a traffic reporter with Triple M. He chats about his strange audition tape which sparked interest from Mike Walsh, working in a golden era of Australian radio with Andrew Denton and why he always saw his traffic reports as a performance.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #23 - Matt McDonald 1:09:05

8y ago1:09:05

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Matt McDonald from Sky News chats about starting his career as a Black Thunder driver, what it was like being in charge during the final days of the 2UE newsroom and getting into strife as the Wests Tigers ground announcer.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #22 - James Boyce 1:23:51

8y ago1:23:51

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James Boyce from Medicines Australia chats about how a prison riot led to his big break in radio, what it's like working for a prime minister and paneling for music legend Smoky Dawson.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #21 - Trevor Long 1:21:34

8y ago1:21:34

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Technology expert Trevor Long chats about how his media career started as a talkback caller, working with Ray Hadley, learning to become a better manager and building his own brand.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #20 - Melissa Femia 54:49

8+ y ago54:49

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Melissa Femia from KIIS 1065 chats about the moment she knew she wanted to be an announcer, what she loves most about the job and her passion for health and fitness.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #19 - Cassandra Wood 55:50

8+ y ago55:50

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Cassandra Wood from Channel 9 chats about the importance of work experience, the rush of live television and the man who has had the most impact on her career.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #18 - Sarah Forster 1:01:09

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Sarah Forster from WSFM chats about starting her media career as a receptionist, what makes a good radio journalist and her fascination with Ann Sanders.By Ralph Tucker

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Episode #17 - Glen Lauder 1:03:57

8+ y ago1:03:57

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Glen Lauder from Fox Sports News chats about how a bricklayer sparked his interest in media, what the Bali bombings taught him about journalism, the closure of the 2UE newsroom and how he got the nickname Estee.By Ralph Tucker

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