The last blog in this extended 'Written Out Loud' series. The title says it all here, I talk about our embedded desire to solve problems, face adversary and derive meaning/purpose from such.

High there. In this inquisitive piece, I stumble across thoughts trying to figure out what the difference between confidence and arrogance is. You can read the mess over on my blog too!

Competition gets a bit of grief in our days, so I'm here to flip the coin to look at why it is primarily a beneficial engagement. You can also read this blog over at scruffychinwags.com

No.2 on my extended 'Written Out Loud' Series. The joys of photographs are analysed today, and the way they can help us navigate time itself.

Here we are team, the first of five new blogs! Today we inspect the feeling of inspiration, how it comes about, what sensations it evokes, and why it's so important to personal/group development You can also read the work over at my blog

My final audio blog from my previously released 'Written Out Loud' blog series, hope you have enjoyed these vocalisations! Pretty happy with the audible experience I have created, and I have already started to fuck around with some more, so stay tuned. This was the final thoughts in the 'Written Out Loud' Series. Truth is something that leads to th…

The Fourth audio blog, stolen thoughts from my 2019 blog series 'Written Out Loud', turned into audio fuel. The land of thought is a place of echo (in my head at least) where words ring out and need to repeat before they consolidate, and so too does this audible experience. This blog looks closely at how our audio cortex converts music into feeling…

Audio blog no.3! This one was my seventh release in my blog series 'Written Out Loud'. Indulge in my audio sphere, as I mutter some words on the horrors of cancer. It is an inevitable part of our life, something we all fall prey to at one time or another. I originally wrote this as a friend was suffering from cancer, and it helped me explore my tho…

My Second audio blog, derived from my 'Written Out Loud' blog series. Enter my wide, spacey atmosphere of thought, as we dive into the words of my 'You Won't Find Answers at the Bottom of that FB Feed' (I know, I got carried away on the title.) I consider it ultimately harmful, the way in which we engage with social media, yet we must play. God dam…

My first audio blog!! I have opted for a bit of a spacey vibe in the audio realm, with the verb/delay and incorporation of my guitar, to create that wide atmosphere. Been fun making a few of these, first of 5 from my 'Written Out Loud' blog series, which I released in 2019. 'Love and Music' was my first ever writing back in 2017, and so it holds a …

And so, we reach our last stop on the Kiwi's in Melbs Journey. 😶 Bitter Sweet vibes. In this ep, Brogan Kerrison takes control of the conversation and puts me in the hot seat. You'll hear how this whole thing started, our thoughts on the dying social environment, my advocacy for goal setting and finally about the novel I have in the works 😲 Moving …

Yes, we suffered some serious tech difficulties this round sadly. Here is the audio to part 2 however, in which we discuss both Mim and Frankie's musical journey, how fate has played on their existence and the motive's behind their coloured hair. Enjoy!

Tuning in for Epi28 here folks. Got another Kiwi traveller passing through Melbs, freshly off the plane. We hear all about his occupation as a Shearer before he shares his European adventure with. Moving into part two and we kick straight back into Dobbie's travel yarns. We talking Hamburg, Prague, Lisbon, Largos, Spain, Amsterdam and the ever famo…

Just a few more EPis left in this Season (gunna retire at 30), so make the most team! We got Mr Petrossian in the studio chinwaggin'. Got ya Metal music fix, culture chat and even some ancestry in part 1. Part 2 we get into the nitty-gritty of religion, some archetypal bantz and our acknowledge history and it's importance. We ran out of video space…

Today we hear from Megan and the journey she has embarked on becoming a pro dancer. We talk about the importance of getting a foot in the door, make-up, teaching and body maintenance. Moving into part two, we hear about life in Brunswick, Nature, Forgotten history and even sneak a bit of LOTR chat in there for ya. Stay fresh! Recommended tune: Put …

Come and sit down with the Skelter Front man, Eddie. I accuse him, We figure out the medicare system, and we learn about Ed's journey. Continuing on to part 2, we learn about Skelter's artistic journey, guitars, hangovers and the pros and cons of long hair. Wild boiz Recommended tune: This Thing by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard…

Th 10th EPisode of #KiwisInMelbs!! I sit down with the cuzzie to look into the fashion industry, NZ universities and books. Part 2 brings some more general Melbs chat, how it shapes up against NZ and then just a bit of light death chat. Get it! Recommended songer: Sense by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard…

Here we go folks! the dreaded number 23, what do we got? We got chat about Cullen's band, nomad. We got creativity speculation. Annnd we got some DBZ chat. Get Amoungy team! Recommended tune: The Numbers by Radiohead (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti6qhk3tX2s) Website: https://scruffychinwags.wixsite.com/sc19…

Here is ye old Murican chinwagger, 3 parter! In the first section, we discuss our initial meeting and learn about what Noah does (spoiler: he's Arnold Schwarzenegger's assistant, Cray cray!). So Noah gives us an inside look at the life of Arnold. We kick part two off with Noaches experience in NZ. We then hear a bit about life in LA before inspecti…

For our first section, we get a quick rating of Melbs from Heapsy before speculating on victors of certain animal matchups. Of course, we finish off with some quality NBA banter, couldn't resist! Moving into part two and the chinwags kick off with the contemplation of humanity's chances of survival. We then get sentimental about our time in the 'Th…

Me 20th EPi! cooool. My good mate Jayden Bowely joins me for some cheese and capsicum chat, Jordy P banter and the nitty gritty of being an instrumental teacher. Some interesting chinwags with this fellow, nice one maaaayte Recommended Tune: Hand by The COOL CALM

Hear ye hear ye, Thy 19th Episode of Kiwis in Melbs is with us. Join Rob and thyself for an adventure fueled by fun. We dive into the nitty-gritty of music and how the industry is changing. We also hear about Rob's job at Apple and discuss the ever-changing landscape of technology. Enjoy! Recommended tune: Ocean Wide, Canyon Deep by Jacob Collier…

The wine cast is here! Step into my red card as we wag our chins about nicknames, horses and language. We also get the boys recent travel banter from Europe and Hawaii. Nice one fellasRecommended banger: Sandstorm by Darude

Here he is kids, Brando gets his hands on the reins for the last EP! We get a deeper look into who the fuck I am and explore the gun delima. We also try and figure out veganism and look at the concept of internal travel. MJ or Lebron??Hope you fellas enjoy the conclusion to our wee journey, Jah!Recommended song-Even Flow by Pearl Jam…

Second last Ep of this series! Me and Jo get into the nitty gritty of attraction and farm life. We also get some first hand pregnancy wisdom, that's right all that jazz! Churrda ChurrRecommended song-Latch by Dislosure

Tune in for some deep discussions as Me and Rossco try to make sense of Friedrich Nietzsche's master piece, Beyond Good and Evil.Part 2 of this one is for the fans. Drop me a FB message (or email me at scruffychinwags@gmail.com) with your email and I'll send you a link to the private YouTube Vid. First 50 only so be quick!…

Here we go kids. We get us another female perspective on the world through Georgia. We xplore the concepts of Mindfulness and the soul, we also tackle the weed vs alcohol argument. JaaahI forgot my laptop on this occasion (niiiice) so the audio couldn't quite be manipulated how I would like, but that's just the way it goes!Recommended Song-Blessed …

The man, the myth, the legend! I dive into the world of Josh and do my best to keep up. A lot of trippy concepts throughout this one which i struggled to grasp at times, but ultimately a fantastic yarn! We're talking Drugs, Change, Nihilism and Flow state. Get it in ya, open the mind!Recommended song- Mana Machines by SkyTree…

We are back with EPi9! I join Big bad (not) Pete in his luxurious estate. We get silly with Pokemon and serious with Meth (kinda). We also get some back and forth going over good ol climate change...Oh, and instead of a recommended song, we have jaaam. Jah

Me and the cuz, Madi, get to it today. She's doing psychology at Uni so we dig in there. On top of that, we look into her experience over seas in Kenya. Enjoy!Recomended song- There Will be Time by Mumford & Sons/Baaba Maal

Hectic times as me and Tui go back and forth exchanging views on Feminism. We also drink wine and chill whilst discussing more relaxed topics such as the fact that life is just around the corner and Tinder. Churrr! Recommended Song- Nancy Muligan by Ed Sheeran

B dowg is back with us folks! So sit down and enojy some dusty discussions on Teeth, the state of the media and Values. Recommended song-What's the Difference by Dr Dre and Xzibit

Saaaaarp. Believe it or not it's EPi4 next. Got the sis spinning some sharns which was a hella fun. From ye University chat, through ye womanly tasks, evolution and throw a bit of art in there as well. That a guaranteed recipe for entertainment right?! Recommended song- Diplomat's Sun by Vampire Weekend…

Yoza yo, EPi3 for ya ears. Twinsainity joins the show and dive head first into topics such as cricket, gaming and social media. Put shum panning on the aduio, vote what you think. Live it up, live it deep kids, enjoy!Recommended song-Stand by me by Ben E. King

Heya team, Epi 2!!!. I'm not gunna lie bout it, this upload has pissed me off. Never the less, I hope you enjoy. Dylan Walker and I be talking bout facing probems, the pursulit of 'happiness', Nostalgia and the bible! We even get a cheeky inside look at his dope band, Ragged. Luf ya ❤. xxRecommend song-Pure Imagination by Gene Wilder…

Yoza yo! First ep, lets dos it. Join Brando and I as we stumble our way through some dusty topics such as space, sun screen and personality. IV Cam was in fact a no go, would not recommend.Recommended song-Purple Haze by Jimi Hendrix

Coming at ya with the third Ep of Kiwis in Melbs. A young Jay Bichan joins me, good to have a hometown boy in for a chinwag. We dive into his Melbs story, tattoos, slang and the drug scene here. ChuuuurrrrRecommended tune: Paradise by the Dashboard Light by Meatloaf

And the second EP of Kiwis in Melb is live! Mr. James Rance joins me in the studio to spark up some chinwags about tech developments, expanding horizons and his chosen craft; the drums. Enjoy folks!Recommended chunne-Rhiannon by Fleetwood Mac

first EP of New Series, Lets go!!! Me and Brogs talk Music, Melbs and contemplate Elon Musk's latest ventures. Few associated links are available at the bottom of the page in regards to some of the content. Enjoy! Recommended tune-50 ways to Leave your lover by Paul Simon