"FAQ City" is an online, broadcast and podcast series that invites the community to help shape our news coverage. Send us your question, and we may answer it on an upcoming episode. The series was previously hosted by Claire Donnelly , Nick de la Canal and Alexandra Watts.
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Welcome to the active journey. Listen to inspirational conversations with remarkable guests from all walks of life. Some famous, some talented, some with just an amazing story to share.
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At your cervix is a podcast dedicated to pelvic and women's health issues such as incontinence, pelvic pain or sexual dysfunction. Shrouded in stigma, these issues are often poorly understood and considered embarrassing or taboo resulting in a delay accessing help. Gráinne Donnelly and Emma Brockwell are two pelvic health physiotherapists on a mission to myth bust, empower and educate the public, health and fitness professionals about pelvic health. Join as they converse honestly and authent ...
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Pure, silly, improv. Kyran Wheatley and his celebrity guest see just how badly they go attempting a quiz - with the trusty assistance of the assembled brains trust (the best improv comedians in Melbourne/The World deep, deep in character). If you like impro, this is some of Australia's best. All eps recorded at Comedy Republic in the heart of Melbourne, Australia - tickets are available here. Or at festivals around the world. Join the brains trust as an Acast Plus subscriber to get free entr ...
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11 - Bernie Hollywood - Inspiring Millions, Mission and Legacy
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered what it takes to combine passion, philanthropy, and adventure into a life that inspires millions? Wonder no more. Our guest today is Bernie Hollywood OBE, a man whose name is synonymous with daring challenges, relentless charity work, and impactful change. Bernie has dedicated over 40 years to supporti…
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10 - Laura Fairhurst - Ironman Insights: Training, Triathlons, Triumphs, and Trials
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Active Journey Podcast, Mark interviews Laura Fairhurst, a world-class Ironman Distance triathlete and successful entrepreneur. Laura shares her inspiring story, starting from her early days in sports to becoming a champion triathlete. She discusses her training regimen, balancing business and elite co…
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09 - Tommy Gentleman - Inspiring Change Through Sport
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Send us a Text Message. Today, Mark sits down with Tommy Gentleman, a record-breaking athlete, motivational speaker, and successful entrepreneur. Tommy shares his journey from world championship victories in sport jiu-jitsu to breaking a Guinness World Record in rugby conversions. He discusses his passion for sport, charity work through the Jamie G…
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08 - Isaak Dalglish: Representing Team GB and Promoting Parasport
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Send us a Text Message. Today, we are in the studio with Isaak Dalglish, a power badminton player representing Team GB! 🌟 Isaak shares his incredible journey from discovering badminton at age seven to competing on the international stage. A conversation about his experiences, the challenges he's overcome, and his vision for the future of parasport.…
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07 - Jeff King on Football, Coaching, and Career Highs and Lows
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Send us a Text Message. We're back!!! Kicking off Season 2 with an exhilarating episode featuring Jeff King, Chesterfield’s dynamic defender. From non-league football to professional debut against West Ham at the Olympic Stadium, Jeff’s story is packed with grit, resilience, and passion. Discover his rise through the ranks, his coaching days at Act…
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06 - Crafting Champions: Inside the Mind of Port Vale Academy Director Will Ryder
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Active Journey Podcast, we chat with Will Ryder, Academy Director at Port Vale, exploring his impactful journey in football. From his early days as a promising player to becoming a pivotal figure in coaching and player development, Will shares insights into the essence of nurturing young talent and the…
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05 - Claire O'Connor of babyballet®️ - Redefining Ballet for the Next Generation
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Send us a Text Message. Today, on the Active Journey podcast, Mark is in conversation with Claire O'Connor, the visionary founder and CEO of the globally beloved preschool ballet franchise, babyballet®️. In this inspiring episode, Claire shares the powerful story behind her journey from grappling with personal challenges in the ballet world to pion…
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04 - Bonus Episode - Red Nose Day Active Ultra 100!
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Send us a Text Message. This year, we're lacing up our running shoes for a monumental challenge – the Active Ultra 100! Mark and Hugh are embarking on a 100-mile run in just 24 hours to support Comic Relief. But that's not all – we're inviting 100 schools to join our mission to get 20,000 children taking part in their own Active mile. Sign up your …
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03 - From Edge Hill to the EFL : Matty Donnelly's Journey in Sports Therapy
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of The Active Journey Podcast, Mark sits down with the experienced and insightful Matty Donnelly, the dedicated first team sports therapist at Bolton Wanderers. Matty shares his inspiring career path, starting from his educational roots to his crucial role in the world of professional football. Matty delves i…
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02 - Ryan Brierley - Rugby, Resilience, and Reinvention
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of "The Active Journey" podcast, I'm thrilled to sit down with Super League star Ryan Brierley. As we embark on the second episode of our series, Ryan shares his remarkable journey through the world of professional rugby league. Now in his 12th season and recently signed with his boyhood team, the Salford Red…
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01 - Beyond the Court: Charlotte Moore's Inspiring Paralympic Journey
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Send us a Text Message. In our first ever episode of "The Active Journey" podcast, I welcome a truly extraordinary guest, Team GB para basketball player Charlotte Moore. At just 25, Charlotte is not only a seasoned athlete training for her third Olympic Games in Paris, but also a beacon of resilience and determination. Join us as Charlotte opens up…
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The nuances of resistance training and it's impact on the pelvic floor!
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Tying up Season 5 of AYC the Podcast is Dr. Christina Prevett PT, PhD. Dr Prevett is a clinical researcher who focuses on strength training in both pregnantand aging populations. She is also lead faculty at the Institute of Clinical Excellence Physio for Pelvic Health & Geriatrics, and Creator of the Barbell Mamas. Christina helps female athletes m…
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Women's Football, Motherhood and The Future with Katie Chapman
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This week we are joined by Football legend Katie Chapman. Katie Chapman is a former English footballer who last played for Chelsea Ladies and England’s women’s national team. At the age of 10, Katie began her professional career at Millwall Lionesses. Developing her skillset within the academy, she made her senior debut for the team in the 1996/97 …
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Enhanced Recovery Postpartum with Dr Rebeca Seagraves. Why early postpartum care matters.
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In today's episode we speak with Dr Rebeca Seagraves PT, DPT who is a Board-certified Women's Health Clinical Specialist and founder of Enhanced Recovery After Delivery - an obstetric clinical pathway that maximizes mental and physical function during pregnancy and immediately postpartum with hospital and in-home occupational and physical therapy.S…
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How to own your career and thrive as a female in male-dominated fields with Giselle Aerni
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Dr Giselle Aerni is a sports medicine physician and creator of the Madam Athlete Podcast. She has covered everything from the WNBA, to NCAA DI and DIII national championship-winning teams, to high-school sports and marathons. In her role as a sports medicine fellowship director, she also teaches and mentors future sports medicine physicians to prep…
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'You can't post that' - a personal insight into pelvic organ prolapse with Caoímhe Cummins
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We are back! To open season 5 we have a very special personal experience of navigating the trials and tribulations of postpartum pelvic organ prolapse with Caoímhe Cummins - who is the founder and person behind the popular Instagram account @thebighillhouse.Caoímhe, who is a primary school teacher turned digital creator, offers a social media windo…
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After 150 eps we're taking a break for a little while... Kyran Wheatley is here to tell you why. Also click on this link for a clue/tickets to the first of the new live shows: https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:283/ Join the Brains Trust and support us to make the show happen: https://plus.acast.com/s/wax-quizzical. Hosted on Acast. See aca…
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Episode 150 Special! Kyran Wheatley is in the Hot Seat
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We turn the tables to bring in Wax's 150th episode and put Kyran Wheatley in the Hot Seat! Hosting duties have been usurped by Sale of The Century's Glen Rich (Ben Russell), as Kyran gets his own shot at 10 questions with the aid of The Brains Trust consisting of proud Fur-Baby Mother, Sal (Nat Harris), and 1920s Actress Templestowe Plantagenet (Ca…
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David Quirk w/ The Only Kid Who Got TayTay Tix (Claire Hooper) and Dave (Zoe Coombs Marr)
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David Quirk is here to answer 10 questions with the aid of The Only Kid Who Got TayTay Tix (Claire Hooper) and open mic comedian Dave (Zoe Coombs Marr) David Quirk at Replay Festival: https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:241/38:485/ Zoe Coombs Marr at Comedy Republic: https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:269/38:513/ Hosted by Kyran Whea…
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Alex Dyson w/ Prince Phillip from S3/4 of The Crown (Zach Ruane) & An Empath (Amy Ruffle)
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Alex Dyson is here to answer 10 questions with the aid of Prince Phillip The Impotent, specifically from season 3 & 4 of The Crown (Zach Ruane), and an insufferable Empath holding space for you (Amy Ruffle). Hosted by Kyran Wheatley and recorded at Comedy Republic Edited by Luke Warlow We would love it if you joined the Brains Trust to help us make…
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Dave Warneke w/ Geelong Rocker, Guy McMahon & Chemist Warehouse/Asylum Employee, Aiden
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Dave Warneke is here to answer 10 questions with the aid of the Brains Trust, including winner of Triple J's 1961 Hottest 100, Guy McMahon (Isaac Haigh), and Aiden the Chemist Warehouse employee who gets spat on so much, it seems he might like it (Aiden Willcox). Hosted by Kyran Wheatley and recorded at Comedy Republic Edited by Luke Warlow We woul…
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Rowan Thambar w/ Guide Dog Ambassador, Eva & JB-Hi Fi Employee, Tito Boy
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Rowan Thambar is here to answer 10 questions with the aid of the Brains Trust, including Melbourne's most beloved yet misguiding Guide Dog Ambassador, Eva (Michelle Brasier), and Ballarat JB-Hi Fi Staff Member on his Lunch Break, Tito Boy (James Roque). Hosted by Kyran Wheatley and recorded at Comedy Republic Edited by Luke Warlow We would love it …
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Special Edition Best of Wax Quizzical International Guests! Join us on our World Tour as we take you through the best bits of all our overseas guests and Brains Trust members! Bringing you huge names, ridiculous characters, guaranteed laughs and absolutely no sense! This episode features the likes of David O'Doherty, Chloe Petts, Carl Donnelly, Guy…
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Special Edition Best of Wax Quizzical Live Podcasts! Feel the energy in the room as we take you through the best bits of over 2 years of live specials! Bringing you huge names, ridiculous characters, guaranteed laughs and absolutely no sense! This episode features the likes of David O'Doherty, Michael Hing, Jude Perl, Carl Donnelly, Zan Rowe, Celia…
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Carl Donnelly w/ 'Wittle Girl (Alex Hines), and Chicago Roofer, Ron Taylor (Ben Russell)
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Carl Donnelly is here to answer 10 questions with the aid of the Brains Trust, including the very 'wittle (and sometimes spooky) girl (Alex Hines), and the loquacious Chicagoan in town for the International Roofer Caucus, Ron Taylor (Ben Russell) Hosted by Kyran Wheatley and recorded at Comedy Republic Edited by Luke Warlow We would love it if you …
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Suren Jayemanne w/ Fast & Furious' Dominic Toretto (Michelle Brasier) & Melbourne's Coolest Pensioner, Greg Summers (Stu Daulman)
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Suren Jayemanne is here to drift through 10 questions with the aid of the Brains Trust, including the patriarch of the Fast Franchise Family, Dominic Toretto (Michelle Brasier), and the Pensioner who's more hip than a hip replacement, Greg Summers (Stu Daulman) Hosted by Kyran Wheatley and recorded at Comedy Republic Edited by Luke Warlow We would …
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Tor Snyder w/ Irish Hobbit Vlogger, Tater Totem (Nat Harris), and Neck-Beard Assange Wannabe, H4ck3r-X (Ben Russell)
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Tor Snyder is here to destroy 10 questions with the aid of the Brains Trust, including the host of Middle Earth's most popular Youtube Potato Cooking Show, Tater Totem (Nat Harris) and Roller Blading Online Anarchist, H4ck3r-X aka Sm0k3-Scr33n (Ben Russell) Hosted by Kyran Wheatley and recorded at Comedy Republic Edited by Luke Warlow We would love…
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Kirsty Webeck w/ 'Geneaum', Terrence Discoll (Damian Callinan) & Voice-Over Artist, Ingrid Thornbag (Nikki Britton)
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Kirsty Webeck is here to wade through 10 questions alongside the Brains Trust, including the misguiding Guide, Terrence the Genealogist/Medium (Damian Callinan) and Voice Actor, Ingrid, who'd only know these answers if they were placed on a script in front of her (Nikki Britton) Hosted by Kyran Wheatley and recorded at Comedy Republic Edited by Ale…
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John Hastings w/ A Woman Written by a Man, CJ (Emma Holland) & 'All I Can Eat' Restaurant Owner, Billy Candle (Ben Kochan)
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John Hastings is here to solve 10 questions with the aid of Brains Trust including CJ the quirky, shy, pixie-girl (Emma Holland) and no-frills owner of Australia's only buffet that serves Canadian Moose 25 hours a day, Bill Candle (Ben Kochan) Hosted by Kyran Wheatley and recorded at Comedy Republic Edited by Luke Warlow We would love it if you joi…
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Chloe Petts w Troy Hawke and Recently Divorced Seaweed Hoarder Edward Treedock (Steen Raskopoulos)
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Chloe Petts is here to solve 10 questions with the aid of Brains Trust including the suave, sophisticated Troy Hawke, and the defeated divorcee in town for the footy, Edward Treedock (Steen Raskopoulos) Hosted by Kyran Wheatley and recorded at Comedy Republic Edited by Luke Warlow We would love it if you joined the Brains Trust to help us make this…
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David O'Doherty LIVE at Comedy Republic w Rhyming Slang Professor (Gillian Cosgriff) & Forgotten Cheese Rind (Guy Montgomery)
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Live at Comedy Republic for MICF 2023! David O'Doherty is here to answer 10 questions with guidance of Brains Trust including silver-tongued Professor of Contemporary Rhyming Slang, Prof. Alannah Leek (Gillian Cosgriff), and The-rind-of-an-old-bit-of-parmesan-cheese-thats-been-in-your-fridge-for-3-years (Guy Montgomery). There might even be a few B…
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Carl Donnelly w ENM Rock Climber (Nat Harris) and Talent Show Judge (Dougie Baldwin)
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Carl Donnelly is here to navigate 10 questions with confusing orientation of Brains Trust including non-conforming Californian rock-climber, Owen (Nat Harris), and the obnoxious low-fat Simon Cowell, Talent Show Judge (Dougie Baldwin) Hosted by Kyran Wheatley and recorded at Comedy Republic Edited by Luke Warlow We would love it if you joined the B…
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Dave Thornton w Winston Churchill (Andrew McClelland) and Mrs. Händel (Annie Lumsden)
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Dave Thornton is here to whizz through 10 questions with strategic prowess of the Brains Trust including Hip-Hop connoisseur Winston Churchill (Andrew McClelland), and ever-faithful always-forgotten teapot servant of The Beast's Castle, Mrs. Händel (Annie Lumsden). Hosted by Kyran Wheatley and recorded at Comedy Republic Edited by Luke Warlow We wo…
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