In this episode I had the good fortune of speaking with award-winning photographer Katey Shearer, Katey is such an awesome Human, She's a real tough cookie, a wolf in sheep's clothing you might say, to hold true to a creative life of any sort, let alone thrive, isn't for the faint-hearted.Katey is a true free thinker and always radiates positivity …

This 100th Episode I had the good fortune of speaking with singer-songwriter Ella Sweeney.Ella Sweeney is a force, She's such an awesome musician If you've not heard her music stop reading go to Spotify type in Ella Sweeney and give it a spin, Ella has performed all over the place, pubs clubs festivals weddings parties anything haha, as she discuss…

Max de Been is one of the nicest lethal weapons walking around in plain clothes, He's super happy-go-lucky friendly chiller - but don't be fooled - When he's not playing golf or surfing he's Gee'd up and coaching or rolling at DE BEEN Brazilian Jiu Jitzu Acadamy in Torquay which is the longest running BJJ Acadamy in Australia, Max's resume reads li…

Donny 'The Don' Allcroft started life in England in the 1940s - From this day and age that period of humanity truly looks like the wild west, the shit you could do on the daily back then, would have you on the BBC top 10 most read in today's gentrified modern world. The Don Hails from this period, Good with his hands, he followed in his father's fo…

Tom Robb is such a good soul and I truly believe if the world had more Tom Robbs than,,,,IDK fill the blanc on Baddies in the world, corporate soul-sucking vampires we'd actually have a shot at world peace, Tom is a self-development coach who works with individuals, schools, and Corporates, runs workshops all over Australia, he's a true humanitaria…

What a pleasure it was meeting David and his wife Claudia, thanks so much for the amazing experience and being so welcoming and awesome with me. David is from Colombia, he now resides in Melbourne with his wife, and what a journey it has been for him, and how life throws us curve balls, David's dream from a young age was to become a Doctor, and he …

This chat I had the amazing fortune of speaking with none other than Jack McCoy, For those of you who don't know who Jack is you need to pull your head out of the bloody sand and slap yourself around the face, Jack is probably the most influential surf filmmaker of the past 50 years, his films, the cinematography in and out of the water, music choi…

Cheyenne is such a present-in-the-moment amazing human, Truly a seeker and or searcher of her soul and the natural world around her. I first noticed her playing with a friend of mine's daughter at the beach and she seemed so free and uninhibited, and I was like is she on Mushrooms, in a joking manner, and my friend laughed and said noooo that's jus…

Jamie Powell I first met Jamie Powell at the Jan Juc Boardriders many moons ago, He told me He like the Horses Mouth so I instantly liked him, it was 3 to 4 ft wild onshore day and He was in my first heat, it was one of those surfs where its hard to see where people are sitting and what they are doing, bit of a washing machine, I managed to see him…

Gerard Black is such a wonderful human, I feel honored to have had a Yak with the great man. I do love talking to an artist, but especially when they are so connected to land and lineage, there is a real awareness Gerard carries. Gerard is originally from Worimi Country Newcastle area But has spent most of his time on Wadawurrung land around Torqua…

Eva hails originally from Sweden but San Fransico is home, She's an awesome human, driven and on a mission to help others while enjoying her own peace of mind, it hasn't always been this way !!! we are lucky to have her here in Australia at the moment, and I'm super lucky our lives crossed paths! She's so straight up, authentic, and warm and is doi…

Hi there welcome to 2024 Horses mouth, and it's my great pleasure to introduce SHANE RAYMOND, What a bloke, Family man, Boss man at ST Raymond Plumming Torquay, skater, Surfer, Motocross Maddog, Bush Lover, Crossfitter, Boxer, Throw in a bit of Jiu jitz and you've got yourself a modern-day Spartan warrior, with an epic outlook and on life, Raymos a…

Robbo hails from the deep southwest of Victoria, yup the hairdresser murder town of Portland, it's a tough old Victorian town that has shaped Robbo you might say, He's one of those guys, head down and gets about his business, And he's in the business of destroying waves, if fact he's so good at doing so that he very nearly won Bells Beach WCT event…

Hi There and thanks for Tuning in, This Episode I talk with Graeme Stockton, Graeme is the real deal when it comes to walking the walk. He does so much behind the scenes to care for the land we live and love on! He is a super-intelligent human who is so intune with the Natural world we tramps around on, he cares so much for the natural world and th…

Xavier Morello is one of those guys, I like bumping into, He is a family man, who's always up to something and always has something funny to talk about. He's always on a family adventure of some sort, mold certainly doesn't grow under the Morello's feet or he's driving around in a hugely pimped and colorful Wildlife Xposure van - a Bit of a local S…

Sean Doherty is a journalist, surfer, father, partner, corporate watchdog, owner of Surfing World magazine ( now longest running Australian surfing mag ), head of brand engagement at Patagonia Australia, he's chairperson at Surfrider Foundation Australia, he's seriously a force, with close to 50k followers @seano888 Instagram he's a real pain in th…

This week I had the good fortune of chatting with Sue Brooks, Sue is such an amazing creative, gentle soul that loves storytelling and all that goes along with it, She's a Director, Writer, Producer, Photographer, and Gardner - lover of nature and the coast. She's directed some amazing films such as Japanese Story and Looking for Grace to name but …

Mark Willett is a dude whos been on one hell of a ride ! literally and figuratively. Such a great guy is Mark, I met Mark through surfing and chatting at 13th Beach and have kept in touch ever since., He's been a super supportive person to me on my journey with Horse's Mouth which I just love. Helps keep me inspired. During this chat Mark tells me …

Welcome to episode 83 where I had the pleasure of talking with none other than BUTTERS - Dave Butterworth is such a good lad, living a life of creativity, following his heart through school, Modern dance, Uni, Band life, the 90s, RRR radio host, Surfer - Butters is a man after my own heart !!! Seemingly always lived just going with what the heart w…

Darren Dickson 'Surfboards' is one of those guys - who is human after all ! the guy for as long as I've known him has a smile on his face and is always stoked and up for a chat! But when I bumped into him late last year he was more than stoked - it was his first surf back after a pretty heavy procedure in Hospital and it was his first surf back! in…

Michael Judd is one of those guys, just one of those guys, now I hate to use the pun or the phrase or even manifest such an ordeal BUT Juddy is just one of those guys you'd like to have in the trenches with you if it ever came to that, he's a scrapper, hard worker, noble, honest caring and knows the fragility of life,,, he's a hard at it kinda guys…

This Horses Mouth I had the pleasure of speaking with non-other than the creator of Mind head Magazine Olie Georgiou, Olie is truly living his dream, He has spawn an amazing magazine that focuses on art and Culture, it's a non-commercial look at what's real and great between the cracks of an ever marching corporate sensitive and at all cost please …

Doug 'Claw' Warbrick Recently turned 80 - hard to believe! he still has a cheeky and energetic demeanor who still cares about the ocean and the future of surfing today as much as he did probably 65 years ago. Claw is an enigmatic soul whose vision and dedication have helped further / Shift and pioneer professional surfing where it is today. He co-f…

In this Horses mouth I had the pleasure of chatting to Western Australian charger Ollie Henry, He's a professional surfer sponsored to chase waves and do his thing by Rusty - Ollie is one of those guys who gets the job done. Example we were chatting cars after our chat out on the street - I asked him if he had a duel battery as I know he spends a l…

Tim Stevenson is a real-life dude who walks the walk, he's understated as fuck - keeps his cards close to his chest from time to time, but in this chat we delve under the hood to see what makes Timmy tick. The guy is a waterman, really that is enough said! but he truly is...I think I live my life by the winds tides and swell.... BUT Tim takes it to…

Rousa is the real deal and one of the respected elders of our tribe, and I feel grateful and fortunate to have had him over for a cuppa and a chat about life, what it means to walk the earth in a "Modern world', his journey and addiction to salt water and the octane that comes with it. Rousa is part of the historical fabric of surfing in Torquay, h…

Duncan Anderson is a force, He's the Co-founder and CEO of Edrolo, which is reinventing how we teach our young, providing support with an easier-to-understand curriculum for students and teachers from years 7 -12 based around an antiquated system. Duncan is a sponge he has a level of drive and thirst for knowledge that is seriously next level, whic…

Casey Egan is one of those guys who's followed his heart from the jump. He's grown up under the guide of his charging Dad Andrew Egan at bird rock which has given him some barrel riding skills and a larry layback which is arguably second to none - although he proclaims to not being able to go left!He's a kept man to loving Ella and his son Otis, an…

Zeb Walsh is a living breathing Bat outta hell, a family man, and an all-around good egg. he's the brand manager Aus for FCD surfboards ( Fletcher Chouinard ) son of Yvon Chouinard Patagonia Which is an amazing company with a mission statement that goes beyond profit! a trailblazer in the world and surf industry. Zebs was in the Horse's mouth 4 yea…

Virginia Martin has many nicknames but BÚL is her fashion label and the childhood name that most know her by. In this chat the amazingly talented designer from Melbourne forcibly jumps in the hot seat and tells me what life was like as an angsty teenager with hopes and dreams of becoming a force behind the sewing machine and her journey of trials a…

Shaun O'Callaghan is one of those people that I don't see all the time even though we blow around the same town. Still, when I do it's usually a great chat - O'y is a lightning rod of ideas and high octane energy which I love, the banter is always on. Even though it may start left field and loose, it usually turns deep and philosophical pretty quic…

Hi there and welcome to another edition of Horse's mouth, no.70 in fact ! It gives me great pleasure to Introduce Jeff Rowley, Jeff is the real deal, Has charged some of the biggest waves mother nature has to offer in Australia, Hawaii, and Fiji - His commitment to knowledge and understanding how to get to the level of excellence isn't happenstance…

Will Hanigan is one of those guys you meet that are truly running their own race, having grown up in the North West of Western Australia on a Pearl Farm, His adventures pearling and learning the business of pearls are quite uncanny and fascinating, His inquisitive nature has taken Will far from the shores of Western Australia, he's a spiritual bein…

Sil is a lot of things to a lot of people, Shes is a loving partner to Tony, a mum and writer, and a modern philosopher, she likes to tackle the heavy subjects with an alternative point of view - she solidly believes in humanity and the fragility that is the precipice we find ourselves standing on as a species at this moment in time - I think she h…

Molly is an unassuming powerhouse and just what the world needs more of, I meet Molly and her bestie Freya on a surf trip to King Island, They had just finished a Lap of Tassie surfing and exploring and were doing a trip to KI with King Island surf Safaries, before heading west on the mainland when our paths crossed. Their good vibes and cavalier a…

In this episode of the Horses Mouth I had the good fortune of speaking with Local legend Xavier Huxtable, Xav is such a great guy, don't let his chill demeanor fool you he obviously gets white line fever - whether he's pulling on a contest jersey or a pair of footy boot's you better be bringing your A-game Xav is the real deal. He's currently on th…

This Horses mouth I had the pleasure of chatting to Silas Hickey, Silas has had an amazing life from being a surfing grommet here on the coast to currently having an Animation concept and development studio in Japan called Custom Nuts, He's grounded humble, and funny as fuck - for someone who recently held the title Senior Director, Asia Pacific An…

Anita is one of those amazing people, has a real glint in her eye - works hard always stoked in and out of the water, always has time for a chat and notices the beauty in the natural world, and often points it out which I love! In this chat we arc through her life and she walks us through a challenge that is everyone's worse nightmare, but with the…

Taylor is a modern man with old school values, he's transformed his life through travel and experience, he's a journeyman who loves the adventure and consistently asks himself and others what's next and are you following your heart, he realizes in the end life's short - Why not ! if your not happy dig a little deeper - I hope you enjoy our ark thro…

Finn Barry is a family man / Watermen / Bat outta hell, all-round good egg having a crack - Adventurer and lover of all things outdoors. Part of the Patagonia family and he wears it well - certainly an ambassador of the live and love life! Go FinnBy John Teague

Welcome to another episode of the Horses Mouth, This episode I had the good fortune of talking to my friend Amber, who said yes to a chat if I kept her name anonymous - which I can totally get on board with, she really lays out her Journey into Adulthood which really isn't for the faint-hearted, it's not a linear life - from Gymnastics and associat…

Jim Allen is a one out of the box Fisherman's fisherman, for as long as he's been breathing air it seems to have been about fishing, but not only is it fishing Jim has an air about him, a twinkle in his eye a zest for life you might say, that has him a warm no bullshit good for a laugh kind of Demeanor, He's lived and breathed fishing so much that …

This Episode I had the good fortune of chatting with Morgan Rossiter, Morgan is a player but not in the sense you might think, she is behind the scenes working at helping push our world in the direction it needs to go in the energy sector, an Energy - Climate change kinda player, she's worked for BP since University and it a job that's taken her al…

Richy Bennett is a real good egg with an amazing skill set and he's been able to marry two loves, his love of surfing and his profession as a psychologist, He's an author, a surfer a working psychologist, he's worked for WSL, AIS, AFL and is a great guy with an amazing constitution and its always a pleasure to cross paths with him, I hope you enjoy…

Simon Flannery is a salt of the earth, quintessential Aussie walking dichotomy, tough exterior, family man, builder, pub owner, modern philosopher, political commentator, surfer, creative heart, actor.....should I go on ?!? he's many things to many people, I always enjoy a cuppa and a chin wag with Flanno - Calls a spade a spade and has an amazing …

This Horses Mouth I had the good fortune of speaking with Henry Gillespie, Henry studied law straight out of school, but obviously had bigger dreams than just slogging it out 9-5 in old Melbourne town, His journey has seen Henry partying in studio 54 New York City with the iconic and the infamous, lunches and dinners with friends who happen to be A…

In this episode I had the good fortune of speaking with my old mate Suzie Browne, Suzie is one of those people that stays with you, a real live wire whose enigmatic energy has had such an impact on so many people over her life, It's a road not for the faint-hearted, Suzie so kindly and openly came round and shared her life experience with me, From …

This horse's mouth I had the good pleasure of talking to none other than John Law, John a family man is the co-founder of Quiksilver, this chat John talks about growing up from humble beginnings, the things and people that influenced him, competitive skateboarding in the '60s, Surfing the bay, and then exploring further afield. John while hanging a…

Mallacoota Rik is from Mallacoota - he is a serious jack of all trades, Diver, Plumber, Chippy, Captain, surfer, Relic hunter / Smuggler, tour guide, Rik is the quintessential Australian she'll be right mate have a crack loveable rogue. A dying breed as Australian society gets more and more gentrified by the minute. Rik has lived more lives than mo…

This HORSES MOUTH I had the good fortune of speaking to Rachael Parker, CEO and founding member of Oceanmind, Oceanmind is a fantastic organization, who has dedicated itself to bettering our community and the world starting at the ground up, they specialize in helping kids and teenagers who are going at it rough be that on the family front or menta…