Best Brendon Jones Podcasts (2024)

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88. Geoff and Brian Taylor – Taylor Brothers 3:10:56

2h ago3:10:56

3:10:56

Bruce has known Brian Taylor through historic truck runs for many years and finally got to Yerong Creek in the NSW Riverina District to record the family history. Brian was joined by his father Geoff as the two of them recalled the early days of Taylor Brothers Transport and the trials that are faced by operators on a daily basis. Brian is still pe…

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87. Jack & Steve Patten - Patten's, Leeton 2:23:42

12d ago2:23:42

2:23:42

Pattens Transport had humble beginnings in 1938 as the family moved into trucking following a career in farming. The company steadily grew thanks to the local cannery along with a contract with Ricegrowers which lasted for almost 50 years. This resulted in the end of the transport business but in their wake the Patten family left a legacy in the Le…

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86. NHVR – Belinda Hughes and Emma Watson 2:23:53

28d ago2:23:53

2:23:53

With many changes in transport we figured it was time to approach the NHVR for another interview and they happily obliged. Bruce and I see a lot of things happen in the industry and get asked many questions. The ramping up of things such as Enforceable Undertakings, Supervisory Intervention Orders and Prosecutions had us wanting to clear up a few s…

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85. Murray Reedie - Transport for Christ 5:30:49

1M ago5:30:49

5:30:49

After Murray contacted Bruce about some Kenworth Klassic information, a lengthy discussion resulted in him being invited onto the show. Murray has had an extensive career in road transport including being a company driver, Coach Captain and then owner driver. What appealed to us was the humble nature of this passionate truckie especially his selfle…

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84. Evan Jones 3:31:36

2M ago3:31:36

3:31:36

Bruce had a chance meeting with Evan Jones while recording up around the Toowoomba area and was so taken with his humour, memory and knowledge of the industry that he approached him for an interview before heading back to Sydney. Evan is now a publican in a little town called Nobby, between Warwick and Toowoomba. Evan kept saying to Bruce “I know y…

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83. Ben Fuller 4:02:46

2M ago4:02:46

4:02:46

Ben was part of our compliance team in Sydney and he’s been mentioned on the podcast plenty of times. Now residing back in Oakey out of Toowoomba, Ben looks after the compliance and training for Mort & Co and is an extremely talented operator. But his beginnings stem back to early days as a driver as he worked his way through the field. We have a l…

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82. Barry Sjerp – Limestone Ridges Haulage 3:40:35

3M ago3:40:35

3:40:35

Checkout SYDNEY TRUCKFEST www.sydneytruckfest.com.au We were lucky enough to meet some great people at Casino Truck Show last year and amongst them was Barry and Maree Sjerp, a truly delightful couple from Limestone Ridges, South of Ipswich. We learnt of Barry’s introduction to trucks as well as his childhood, being raised without a father after hi…

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81. Paul Biagini - Truckie & Journalist 4:24:12

3M ago4:24:12

4:24:12

After conversing with Paul Biagini over social media for some time, Bruce realised how similar they were with their love of trucks, cars, writing. He approached Paul to tell the story and was invited up to Paul’s place in Mulgowie in the high country south of Gatton in Queensland. With a childhood around trucks and a strong history as an owner oper…

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80. Greg 'Willy' Williamson 3:27:30

4M ago3:27:30

3:27:30

Our first interview for 2024 sees Bruce interview recently retired Greg Williamson who spoke about his career in the livestock game that stemmed back to the late 50’s. Driving an array of trucks – including Bruce’s beloved Commer’s – Greg became a long time operator of the Mercedes Benz brand and ran a small fleet of them for many years. He ended u…

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79. Graham Keogh - Wickham Freightlines 4:18:56

4M ago4:18:56

4:18:56

The Wickham fleet is well known on our roads and Graham Keogh has been on our radar since Copy Southbound’s inception to sit with and hear the story. We finally managed to create a time and were not disappointed. The operation in Warwick is a standout with state of the art facilities, servicing and equipment that identifies them as leaders in their…

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78. Jim & Helen Savage - Stockmaster 4:10:05

5M ago4:10:05

4:10:05

Jim and Helen Savage sat with Bruce on his recent trip up the New England to capture some of our industries standout operators. After working as independent livestock haulers for some years, Jim and Helen formed Stockmaster, a name well known in Tamworth and surrounding areas. They were both instrumental in improvements and safety standards in tran…

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77. Glenn 'YOGI' Kendall 5:29:17

5M ago5:29:17

5:29:17

This bloke needs little to no introduction due to his enormous popularity following his stint on the Outback Truckers program, a show that takes Australian trucking to the rest of the world. Glenn Kendall, affectionately known as Yogi, is a larger than life character who was shoved into the limelight via the show and gained a following due to his h…

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76. Gary 'Darlo' Darlington 2:21:25

6M ago2:21:25

2:21:25

We’ve had Gary’s name on our list of people we’ve wanted to interview for the past three years and finally, the opportunity presented itself and it was worth the wait. From paper trucks to one of the earliest Grey Ghost drivers, Darlo made a name for himself driving these legendary machines for a few fast years before becoming Linehaul Manager for …

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75. Glen Lewis 3:02:19

6M ago3:02:19

3:02:19

In this episode, Bruce sits with Glen Lewis who recently gained some recognition after driving his pristine T950 around Australia to celebrate his 60th birthday. A trucking tragic from an early age, Glen has dabbled in transport through the years and is a huge advocate for charity work and helping a mate. Also, He’s been a massive fan of Copy South…

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74. Pat Morris - Melon 7:19:36

7M ago7:19:36

7:19:36

Patty Morris has been a mate of Bruces for many years and shares his love for trucks, transport and history. He’s widely known amongst the historic truck movement for his great collection of old trucks and tractors and, like Bruce, enjoys a yarn as you’ll find out. Kick back as we hear about his introduction to transport, life on the road and ambit…

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73. Dennis Thorburn aka "Darkie" 3:02:36

7M ago3:02:36

3:02:36

On a recent trip to Western Australia, Bruce had the pleasure of catching up with Dennis Thorburn to discuss his career in the heavy haulage industry. Well known throughout the industry as Darkie, Dennis made a name for himself doing what they do best in the west, hauling some mammoth loads with some impressive equipment through some of our toughes…

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72. Tony Savage - Heavy Haulage Operator 1:56:16

8M ago1:56:16

1:56:16

Tony Savage was a neighbour of Bruce’s and he still recalls Tony’s brand new LNT 9000 Louisville parked on his front lawn sporting Kingston colours as a young Tony embarked on a career in heavy haulage. Recently retired, Bruce caught up with Tony, someone he’s admired for many years, and sat to discuss his life in transport. Have you joined BANGERZ…

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71. Keith Anderson - Western Transport 3:04:10

8M ago3:04:10

3:04:10

We were invited to speak with the amazing Keith Anderson in Toowoomba to hear the incredible life story of this 99 year olds association with the iconic Western Transport. It was well worth the trip as Keith is as sharp as a tac and his recollection of his years working with them was something to behold. We’d like to thank David Anderson for making…

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Turning Solar Panel Waste challenges into Opportunities 22:03

8M ago22:03

22:03

Solar energy is experiencing meteoric growth, notably in developing economies in hotter, sunnier parts of the world. The African Solar Industry Association (“AFCIA”), for example, has identified more than 7,600 solar projects in various stages of development, with more than a thousand currently operational. But the rapid adoption of solar power to …

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70. Josh Klenske - Dalton Trucking, USA 3:51:31

8M ago3:51:31

3:51:31

Bruce has often mentioned his luck in being invited to the States to drive historic trucks for the Klenske family and on his recent trip across, took the time to sit with Dalton Trucking’s Josh, son of owner Terry Klenske. A similar history to any transport company in Australia with highs and lows, good luck and good management and with a collectio…

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69. Steve Shearer - SARTA 3:45:22

9M ago3:45:22

3:45:22

As the long term Executive Officer of the South Australian Road Transport Association (SARTA), Steve Shearer has been instrumental in his support of the Transport Industry and lobbying Government for change. Steve is one of the few people who front the media as a spokesperson for all Road Transport issues and we could all take a leaf out of his boo…

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68. Paul Cox - Master Restorer 3:20:26

9M ago3:20:26

3:20:26

A recent trip to the USA saw Bruce sit down with his mate and idol Paul Cox. Bruce has been in awe of Paul’s perfect Kenworth Aerodyne for years and both Paul and his truck were a huge influence when he restored his cabover. Bruce has been around restoration for many years so when he refers to Paul’s Aerodyne as ‘one of the worlds best vehicle rest…

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67. Alan Ross - Ross Transport 3:30:43

10M ago3:30:43

3:30:43

Alan Ross has been around for many years and with the help of family, friends and loyal staff, has built a transport company and solid reputation for service and reliability. With a current fleet exceeding 60 vehicles, Alan has dedicated himself to giving back and supports charity events and personal needs of many like many on the South Coast. And,…

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66. Nev Storey 2:56:42

10M ago2:56:42

2:56:42

Nev Storey started in transport as a young bloke following in his Dads footsteps at East Coast Transport and then Intermodal. Another one of Bruce’s restoration mates – yes, he has a few – Nev has focussed on not only running a successful company but also restoring some of our countries most unique vehicles. He is also known as being one of our mos…

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65. Alby Twyford 3:00:32

11M ago3:00:32

3:00:32

Bruce originally met Alby Twyford on the first Haulin' the Hume and was in awe of his beautifully restored and period correct trucks. Alby has been an owner operator for many years as well as an avid restorer and his attention to even the smallest details makes his collection of vehicles stand alone as pure time warps. This interview was fitting fo…

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64. Tony Hayes - Hayes Haulage 2:17:04

11M ago2:17:04

2:17:04

The South Coast and Hayes Haulage go hand in hand following a few generations of the Hayes family keeping the legend alive. With some big equipment for the day and some unique ones at that, a reputation for rebuilding vehicles the old way and improvising with whatever was available at the time, Hayes Haulage has been a common sight down the East Co…

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63. Frank & Kane Sultana - CAMSONS 3:53:12

12M ago3:53:12

3:53:12

From humble beginnings to a successful transport operation, Camsons started out like many other companies, but the qualities instilled by Chris Sultana, founder and head of the company, have remained true to his legacy. Bruce has often mentioned this highly regarded, family owned organisation and you'll hear why, as he records their fantastic histo…

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62. Paul Kitto 3:36:09

1y ago3:36:09

3:36:09

PK was born and bred in New Zealand before heading to Australia only to be lured into the Golden Era of interstate driving, and what a career, driving for some of our iconic fast trucking organisations. This is a cracker of an interview. Join the Copy Southbound Crew www.copysouthbound.com.auBy Bruce Gunter & Brendon Ryan

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How to kick-start the manufacturing sector in Africa 28:34

1y ago28:34

28:34

Generally, the manufacturing sector in Africa is weak – only a few countries have a solid manufacturing ecosystem. However, there’s a growing interest by governments to set up manufacturing locally, particularly after the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area. The agreement allows companies with better industrial development to …

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61. Jeremy Pittman 3:08:05

1y ago3:08:05

3:08:05

There aren’t too many transport companies who can lay claim to being 100 years strong but Pittman’s Transport is one of them. This proud, family owned organisation is in it’s fifth generation and has one of the most incredible photo histories that we have ever seen. Innovative, resourceful and a clever business sense has been the survival methods i…

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60. Compliance Podcast 4:46:01

1y ago4:46:01

4:46:01

Bruce & Brendon decided that it was time to share their knowledge and experience following close to 10 years working in compliance. It's a minefield really, but with a bit of direction, we hope that this discussion may help some of you. Please understand that this information is from our experience as Auditors, Trainers and Incident Investigations …

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How the accession to the Patent Cooperation Treaty will further position Mauritius as a gateway to Africa 18:55

1y ago18:55

18:55

The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) is an international agreement that allows inventors and applicants to gain patent protection in all of its contracting jurisdictions. Mauritius recently entered into the treaty, which will bring a new dimension to the merchant intellectual property industry and allow companies to centralise and control their pate…

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59. Glenn Dawson 5:17:29

1y ago5:17:29

5:17:29

NEW WEBSITE www.copysouthbound.com.au Glenn Dawson is one of those naturally talented blokes who can turn his hand to near anything automotive and does it with perfection. A long term close mate of Bruce’s, we finally convinced him to come onto Copy Southbound to share his experiences in a raw and at times, emotional interview discussing the highs …

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What to consider when structuring an African Investment Fund 28:25

1y ago28:25

28:25

Investing in Africa has changed radically over the last decade. The boom period might be over but there are still opportunities if you know where to look – and if you have the right advice about setting up the best possible structure for your investment fund. Patrick Colegrave is our guest on the latest Opportunite Africa podcast. He’s an expert in…

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58. Gordon 'Crackers' McCracken 3:57:11

1y ago3:57:11

3:57:11

Well what can we say about Crackers? Gordon was raised by one of the legends of the older generation, Harold McCracken, a fastidious and well known operator who made his name with his B Model Mack ‘Ramblin Rose’ and his traditional Cortina hubcaps. The detail on this first truck set a precedent for Gordon who, as a self-taught pinstriper, began to …

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Why the time is right for Korea to increase trade with Africa 26:24

1y ago26:24

26:24

In the latest Opportunité Africa podcast, Brendon Jones speaks to Seoul-based attorney Tim Dickens, a partner at DR & AJU International Law Group and the chairman of the South African Chamber of Commerce in Korea. Tim unpacks Korea’s historical hesitancy to invest in Africa and explains why the time is right to change that.…

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57. Bryan "Webby" Webb 2:43:42

1y ago2:43:42

2:43:42

Bruce has waited for some time to interview Bryan Webb and finally got the chance to sit and learn all about his career in trucks. After a stint out west followed by a few years as an owner operator, he took a job with the legendary McIntyres of Goulburn before biting the bullet again and finishing his career with his own. Bruce has always talked a…

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Understanding the supply chain complexity of the global EV market 38:55

1y ago38:55

38:55

By 2027, battery metals are expected to reach a global market value of nearly US$18 billion. As this market continues to grow exponentially, supply chain security has become increasingly important, especially as Western countries transition to clean energy and try to shift away from reliance on China. Ross Gregory, a partner at the consultancy firm…

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56. Lindsay King 7:15:48

1y ago7:15:48

7:15:48

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND TELL A MATE!!! Every little bit of support helps us build the platform and continue recording these amazing stories for you. Some people go through life leaving a massive impact and Lindsay King is one of those people. From an early start as a motor mechanic, Lindsay moved into express freight before getting a managerial role w…

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An inside view of property development in Africa 37:16

1+ y ago37:16

37:16

From Africa to Asia and back again with purpose – that’s Chisha Chiselebwe’s story, the Zambian-born, Singapore-based creative director of Archiprime Designs Co. Ltd, an architecture and planning firm operating out of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. In the latest Opportunité Africa podcast, Brendon Jones talks to Chiselebwe about the future of property …

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55. Greg Pierpoint a.k.a. 'Bloke' 6:27:49

1+ y ago6:27:49

6:27:49

Every little bit of support helps to keep us going and keep these stories alive. Just click the link below and PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!!!!!! copysouthbound | Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | Linktree In this episode, Bruce sits with Greg Pierpoint for an in depth discussion about Greg’s upbringing and history in transport. It’s obvious in this that Greg is a…

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54. Dane Ballinger Memorial Truck Show 4:30:38

1+ y ago4:30:38

4:30:38

We went for a bit of a different format in this episode as we did our recordings at the Dane Ballinger Memorial Truck Show held in Bathurst last November. Formerly the Bathurst Truck Show, this awesome event was the brainchild of Dane and his mate Dean Campbell and has always been a fantastic event. Dane’s tragic passing in 2019 hit the industry ha…

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Transforming Nigerian Manufacturing Industries and Society through efficient Supply Chains 20:49

1+ y ago20:49

20:49

In the latest Opportunité Africa podcast, Connect Africa founder Brendon Jones speaks to Jumoke Benson, founding partner and MD of engineering company Knots and Gear, on the evolution of the Nigerian manufacturing industry and the transformation of the supply chain.By Brendon Jones

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53. Graeme Burke 2:43:07

1+ y ago2:43:07

2:43:07

Burke’s Transport of Bathurst recently shut their doors after 40 years of operation, one of a number of long term family companies to close over the past 12 months. Bruce sits with founder Graeme to discuss the early days and growth of this well-known business along with reasons behind the tough decision to call it a day..... KENWORTH - Kenworth Au…

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52. Jim "JJ"Hurley 2:05:09

1+ y ago2:05:09

2:05:09

Brown and Hurley is synonymous with the Kenworth brand and well known amongst the transport industry. We loved being able to interview JJ and to be honest, lucky to pull Bruce away from Jim’s collection of vehicles long enough to allow him to say a few words. The rise of the Brown and Hurley group from humble beginnings to the empire it today, will…

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The Recruitment landscape in Africa 19:24

1+ y ago19:24

19:24

In the latest Opportunité Africa podcast, Connect Africa founder Brendon Jones speaks to Carl Endenburg of Copper Quail and Africa Deployments, Mauritius, on the recruitment landscape in Africa. Carl tells Brendon how the human capital landscape in Africa has evolved over the last two decades with returning diaspora adding the benefit of their expe…

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51. Vincent 'Vin' McKelvey 2:50:40

1+ y ago2:50:40

2:50:40

Vin McKelvey was suggested to us by his close mate Bill Murrowood and we were not disappointed. Vin started off driving for Ed Cameron and, in his early 20’s, was king of the road steering some of the first S Model Kenworths in Australia. Now in his early 80’s, Vin recalls his days with Mayne Nicholas, driving Grey Ghosts and working in express fre…

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50. Max Keough 6:44:11

1+ y ago6:44:11

6:44:11

We couldn’t think of a better person for our 50th Episode than Bruce’s friend, mentor and inspiration Max Keough. Bruce was raised with trucks but his chance meeting with Max back in late 1977 followed by his introduction to Max’s brand new 1978 Kenworth some months later has resulted in a lifelong passion and obsession that drives him daily. My ea…

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49. Peter (Pedro) Spalding 2:36:21

1+ y ago2:36:21

2:36:21

From washing trucks as a kid for Trial Bay Haulage to driving road trains, Peter Spalding has seen plenty over the years. His knowledge of history and his love for the industry shows in this interview and with almost 50 years behind the wheel, Pete sure has plenty to say in regard to the changes in vehicles and the changing face of the whole transp…

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48. Bill Bromhall - Buntine's 1:57:08

1+ y ago1:57:08

1:57:08

We received a call from Lewis Bromhall asking if we could interview his 96 year old father Bill to capture his story. Bill started out his driving career with the iconic Noel Buntine and did it tough in the outback driving some of our earliest road train combinations. You’ll need to listen carefully as Bill is a bit softly spoken but this story is …

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