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Copy Southbound Podcast

Bruce Gunter & Brendon Ryan

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Copy Southbound is a Podcast that immortalises the real life stories from some of the great Pioneers of the Australian Trucking Industry. It brings to life what they have experienced and been able to achieve in such a demanding but rewarding industry and enables their stories to live on forever and be accessed by our future generations.
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Walk It Off Podcast

Podcast ● Walk It Off Podcast

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"Walk It Off Podcast" features high school pals who came of age in the radical 80s. As they confront the challenges of being in their middle 50s, they infuse their journey with the timeless wisdom of yesteryears. With a nod to their old-school roots and a dash of modern flair, they bravely tackle what guys their age face, echoing their coaches' mantra: "walk it off." Tune in for a nostalgic yet relatable exploration of life's twists and turns, seasoned with humor, camaraderie, and a sprinkle ...
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After fearing we’d be banned after Episode Number 1, we are bold enough to poke the bear yet again by bringing Bernie Learson back for Round 2!! In all seriousness, Bernie swallowed his pride and took a risk for us and we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate 100 episodes than listening to him for another few hours to see what the last 4 year…
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Paul and Jenny Fellows reside in Deniliquin where they own and operate Fellows Bulk Transport. Not only are these two as genuine as they come, they have also made some amazing contributions to the transport industry and the community in regards to safety, education and promotion of road transport. Along with that, Paul is also the Chair of Natroad,…
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Continuing on Bruce’s Riveria trip, he caught up with Bernie Hayllar from Narrandera to get the story of long term company Hayllar Transport. A fair dinkum transport operation, Hayllar’s were well known in country NSW as well as up to Darwin where they operated road trains for many years. Bernie took the company over from his father following a uni…
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Bruce has been great mates with Dave Willis of Mangoplah for many years and often comments on his amazing knowledge of all things Mack in Australia. The chance to interview Dave ended up even better than expected when his father Matt and brother Andy joined the interview for a great insight into their family history. It’s obvious that Dave had no h…
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We are fortunate to have an overwhelming band of supporters and followers with Copy Southbound but none fly the flag for us quite like Mike Minogue of Coolamon near Wagga in NSW. Like so many, Mike has a story that stems back to his childhood where a physical setback didn’t stop him from pursuing his dream. He drove for many years and we are fortun…
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JOIN THE BANGERZ CLUB - Join the Crew | Copy Southbound We’ve always loved the Muscat fleet of Kenworth’s with Bruce regularly boring me with the same old details of each of the 900 Legend’s – once is enough mate, I get it! Anyway, he asked the boys how they felt about an interview and although incredibly humble, they agreed, and with their Dad Ton…
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We’ve always loved the Muscat fleet of Kenworth’s with Bruce regularly boring me with the same old details of each of the 900 Legend’s – once is enough mate, I get it! Anyway, he asked the boys how they felt about an interview and although incredibly humble, they agreed, and with their Dad Tony in the background correcting the conversation from tim…
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We attempted to interview Dennis over a year ago thanks to a recommendation from our mate Glenn Reedman. Unfortunately, Dennis took ill in the middle of recording and it’s taken this long to finally get back there and capture this unique person’s story. From driving trucks to rolling them over (on purpose), this very dry and humorous bloke still ha…
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Following many years as a driver and then a long stint in Management, Les Tucker teamed up with Colin Walters to form Success Freightlines in Geelong. They operated Australia wide before his retirement and Les was kind enough to sit with us to discuss his history and career that spanned over 6 decades. We must thank Adam ‘Lefty’ Hotchin for his int…
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Bruce has been mates with Rob Woolley for close to 30 years and refers to him as a “font of knowledge” due to his unmistakeable eye for detail with all things transport related. He’s been waiting for a long time to corner Rob for a podcast and finally the starts aligned and they managed to sit for a marathon effort and record the history of S.C Woo…
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Every now and then we are contacted by someone with a story that is so moving that we act on it as soon as we can. This was one of those phone calls. Brett Harder owns a neat transport fleet on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia and called Bruce to share his story. A passionate truck enthusiast which is obvious by the quality and presentation of…
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Doyley is a man known by many following well over 50 years behind the wheel. We got out to Trangie to finally interview Doyley and hear of his love of trucks, the industry and what it is that keeps him going as a driver in his mid-80’s. He was part of the legendary Grey Ghost crew and a good mate of Gary Darlington who recently passed away. We’d li…
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Any truck enthusiast will be familiar with the legendary Freds of Shepparton fleet that grace our highways. With some customised and very individual designs, I think that most people would be proud to steer one. But with our recent catch up with Danny Borg, son of founder Fred Borg, we learnt about the non-traditional start to the company and a fou…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Let's throw on our sweats, set the table, and start planning our escape route to the garage because it's time to celebrate Thanksgiving 80s Style! Join the boys as they talk about the good bad and ugly of this special holiday! Merch coming soon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://the80sflophousepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US! FACEBOOK//⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the80sflophouse⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ INSTA//⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠t…
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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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Are you hungry? You will be after this episode! Join the boys as they travel back in time to discuss their favorite restaurants and dishes of the 80s. Do drive-throughs stress you out, how about Subway? Tune in to see what the boys think! Monday mornings RULE! Merch coming soon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://the80sflophousepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US! FACEBOOK//⁠⁠⁠⁠the…
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Join the boys as they chat up the introduction to cell phones to transistor radios, so let's recline those Lazy Boys, plug in your electric blanket, and fill up the air popcorn maker...we're talking 80's Tech! Merch coming soon! ⁠⁠⁠http://the80sflophousepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US! FACEBOOK//⁠⁠⁠the80sflophouse⁠⁠⁠ INSTA//⁠⁠⁠the80sflophouse⁠⁠⁠ TIKTOK//⁠…
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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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The 80s Flophouse Podcast Boys got into a lot of candy and a lot of trouble in the 80s but now they are older men with families of their own! Let's see if those crazy days are behind them or if there's a glimmer of hope for fun ahead! So join them as they carve a pumpkin, steal all the Reese’s out of the candy bowl, bury a few skeletons in the yard…
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Let's not have a clue where the kids are as long as they are back when the street lights come on and assume they'll make good choices because it's free-range adulting in the 80s! Merch coming soon! ⁠http://the80sflophousepodcast.com⁠ FOLLOW US! FACEBOOK//⁠the80sflophouse⁠ INSTA//⁠the80sflophouse⁠ TIKTOK//⁠the80sflophouse⁠ YOUTUBE//⁠the80sflophouse⁠…
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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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We've come a long way since the 80s. We have the internet, mobile devices, Amazon.com, confidential online ordering for hair regrowth, and ED pills! Is life so much better now? Should we bring back the Milkman? Share a laugh with the boys this week as they discuss This OR That!!! Merch coming soon! http://the80sflophousepodcast.com FOLLOW US! FACEB…
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It's Sweater Weather! The boys jump on the Nostalgia Train and chat about all things Fall from their favorite memories to that favorite sweater that they couldn't wait to wear for one month out of the year in Arizona! Merch coming soon! http://the80sflophousepodcast.com FOLLOW US! FACEBOOK//the80sflophouse INSTA//the80sflophouse TIKTOK//the80sfloph…
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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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The 80s Flophouse Crew has entered the twilight of their careers and all have decades of experience under our belts. Tonight we’re going to talk about what it was like working in the 80s and how it compares to nowadays. So let’s recall those early 80s jobs, grab a timecard and clock in, photocopy our butt cheeks, and get started! Merch coming soon!…
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This week the Flophouse Podcast crew talk about their pending Midlife Crisis'. Will the boys avoid all the cliche purchases and behaviors that define this special time of life? Hairplugs, hair dye, Corvettes?! Join us to see how each of the Flophouse Podcast crew handle it... Merch coming soon! http://the80sflophousepodcast.com FOLLOW US! FACEBOOK/…
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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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This week the Flophouse Podcast crew attacks 80s hacks, what worked back in the day, and what works nowadays. Its time to explore home, work, kitchen hacks that make your life more organized. Will the 80s hacks bridge 40 years of progress? Join us to find out how... Merch coming soon! http://the80sflophousepodcast.com FOLLOW US! FACEBOOK// the80sfl…
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There were a TON of huge news stories in the 80s, so we thought a great topic for tonight would be “Breaking 80s News”. We’re talking sports news, entertainment news, political news and Huey Lewis news. So let's recline those LazyBoys, grab a clicker, and soak in the sweet sweet headlines from Dan Rather, Peter Jennings, Tom Brokaw and Barbara WaWa…
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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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Tis the season for our kids to head back to school! As parents, aren't you a little happy they're out of the house? Aren't THEY happy to be back w/their friends? Are you expecting your backseat to be covered in Doritos dust and shoe scuffs? I am! So let's say a quick prayer to the Jansport gods, drain our power bricks, and refill our water bottles …
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Let's sit back sharpen our pencils, grab all the TV remotes, and ask for complete silence from our families because we are talking pig skin!! The boy's episode this week is "Fly Fantasy Football." As they discuss stats and the numbers side of the NFL the geek squad is truly revealed! Join them as they chat up all things FF and share their enthusias…
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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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Grab a leash, a pooper scooper, your favorite frosty cold snacks, and let's get your pet groove on! This week the boys talk favorite pets, past, and present, and the pets they wish they could have! We all love our furry critters and the 80's Flop House Boys are no exception! BTW how do you pronounce Orangutan... inquiring minds want to know! LOL!!!…
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Let's cover up our bald heads, messy locks, or gray hair and start chattin' up hats! Step into a stylish time capsule with The 80s Flophouse Podcast's latest episode, "hatters gonna hat". Join the boys as they whisk you away on a journey spanning from the flamboyant extravagance of 1980s headwear to the sleek and subtle styles of today! Merch comin…
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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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In this episode of The 80s Flophouse Podcast, the boys delve into the uproarious world of "Saturday Night Live" during the 1980s. They celebrate the comedic brilliance of so many iconic characters and explore the unforgettable sketches and legendary cast members that graced the stage. From the rise of stars like Eddie Murphy and Chris Farley to cur…
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Sit down on a few icepacks and get that blender spinning because the boys are turning up the heat on Bullhead City! In this episode of the 80s Flophouse Podcast, the boys embark on a sun-drenched journey back to their origins in Bullhead City, Arizona. Amidst the desert landscape, they relish the carefree charm of the 1980s, engaging in a lively go…
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