We joined the Dull Women’s Club and feel right at home! While Abbie relishes a Saturday night at home Melissa’s highlight is the daily Wordle. We did manage a non-dull activity by hitting the Adelaide Oval on a scorching night to see Pink! A guilt ridden concert but what a show! We touch on our highs and lows, take a trip down memory lane, swear a …

We took our microphone Phallic Phil on a road trip to the beautiful Yorke Peninsula in South Australia. He enjoyed some salty air while he recorded a long and overdue podcast from your favourite friends in their 40’s. CONTACT US: We love mail… you can contact us at a multitude of places…. Via email smithandtiller@gmail.com OR…. Via Facebook https:/…

We’ve been working hard lately with our heads down and bums up at Greater SA but we took some time out and hooked up our beloved microphone Phallic Phil. It reminded us how much we like talking shit and having a good belly laugh! It’s our therapy. Abbie caught up with Darren Scholz, aka Sholzy who is on an ‘adventure’ down a road he didn’t choose t…

Like the Apollo Missions, we’ve launched ourselves into a whole new world and plan on making SA even Greater. Speaking of launches, and landings….. it got us thinking about the moon and we’re calling BS. Did Neil really take the first step for man and the second step for man kind? CONTACT US: We love mail… you can contact us at a multitude of place…

It’s been a long time, but Abbie finally got back to Bali - her happy place. In this week’s episode she shares her latest jaunt hosting “A Real Treat” and their incredible experiences. The only thing she missed while she was in Bali was Melissa, who refused to sweat bullets into plus sized undies for some zen and cocktails. She is a grumpy bitch th…

It seems May is the awareness month for everything! Who knew hey? We hope you enjoy our latest episode where we shine a light on some causes close to our hearts, try to decipher Chat GPT and get our heads around some of the recent events of the first week of May. This one is definitely not for young ears! CONTACT US: We love mail… you can contact u…

Episode 188 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Embracing the Ethos of Scientific Scepticism" with Dr Nick Tiller PhD (Harbor-UCLA, USA) and Prof Stu Phillips PhD (McMaster University, Canada) Discussion Topics Include: Snake oil and fraudulent claims in the health, well…

Join us as we talk about surprise poo parcels, romantic get aways, failing eye sight, boob squashing and more. Mumma Grylls shares some scary Bible Verses and we chat to Jody who is preparing for her breast cancer surgery. CONTACT US: We love mail… you can contact us at a multitude of places…. Via email smithandtiller@gmail.com OR…. Via Facebook ht…

Episode 187 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Creatine: Beyond Strength and Power" with Dr Scott Forbes PhD (Brandon University, Canada) Discussion Topics Include: Summary of dietary sources and mechanisms of action of Creatine Monohydrate and its potential impact on a…

Episode 186 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Nutrition for the Prevention and Treatment of Sports Injuries in Athletes" with Professor Craig Sale PhD (Manchester Metropolitan University, UK) Discussion Topics Include: Epidemiology of injuries in athletes The scientifi…

Episode 185 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Restricting Carbs and its Impact on Physical Activity & Metabolism" with Professor Javier Gonzalez PhD (University of Bath, UK) Discussion Topics Include: Fuel use and changes during activity and rest Blood sugar and insuli…

ADHD, ASD, ODD, - what does this all mean? Abbie shares some insight into life with her son who is neurodiverse and has high levels of anxiety. She had an interesting life lesson with cake this week too. Melissa gets passionate about Domestic Violence and deciphers coercive control. Wordle makes a comeback in an epic way and we praise the gloriousn…

This is the bit where I write something interesting to lure you in to download our lastest ep. But it’s term 1…. We’ve hit the ground running so I’m a bit brain dead but here goes….. Abbie wrote some awesome shit she’s passionate about. I (Melissa) proclaim that I will start mediating everyday and haven’t started yet. We celebrate Taryn Brumfitt an…

Welcome to Season 3! We’re so glad to be back! This week we channel our love for Australiana and aussie slang as well as recount our holiday venture at the Fleurieu Peninsula in SA. Mumma Grylls - Aka - “our mate Belinda” is all kinds of magical and she shares some of her life hacks and savviness to help keep us up to date with how to bag a bargain…

Episode 184 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Plant-Based Sports Nutrition" with Professor Enette Larson-Meyer PhD RD (Virginia Tech, VA, USA) Discussion Topics Include: Defining "plant-based nutrition" Benefits of a plant-based diet and special considerations for athl…

We caught up with Terissa Angel, a goat wrangling farmer who, with her husband Daniel, is battling the flood on their property situated at “the back of Bourke”. A fascinating insight to station life. This week we launched our online private Facebook group “Not so secret women’s business” - a safe place to share, connect and keep shit real, as we tr…

Episode 183 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Hormones, Health and Human Potential" with Dr Nicky Keay MB BChir MRCP (Honorary Clinical Lecturer, Division of Medicine, University College London, UK). Discussion Topics Include: How hormones play a crucial role in determ…

Episode 182 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Advising Nutritional Supplements" with Dr Floris Wardenaar PhD (Arizona State University, USA). Discussion Topics Include: Considerations on how sports health professionals perceive and prescribe nutritional supplements Res…

The Red Beaver moon unleashed our inner Karen’s and Abbie unleashed her beaver - you don’t want to miss that story. Strap in ladies. We were stoked to be joined by a very special guest - the first man to be on the pod! Darren Davey, our local physio, has a special interest in men’s health and has a very important message to share about Movember. Fe…

Episode 181 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Flexible Dieting" with Alan Aragon MS (California State University, USA). Discussion Topics Include: Origins and evolution of flexible dieting as a field-tested method for achieving optimal body composition, health and perf…

Episode 180 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Physiological & Nutritional Considerations for Training and Body Composition in Females" with Professor Abbie Smith-Ryan (University of North Carolina, USA). Discussion Topics Include: Gender as an important contextual cons…

Episode 179 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "In the Trenches with a Performance Nutritionist" with featuring Matt Jones MSc SENR, Nutrition Consultant with West Ham United FC and the Scottish FA (UK). Discussion Topics Include: Matt's unique education pathway and care…

Jo Pybus is an author, podcaster, feminist and has a passion for raising awareness about perimenopause. We like to call it “reverse puberty”, and it’s coming for us ladies! Pour yourself a cuppa, buckle up and enjoy the insightful words of wisdom from Jo. More about Jo 👇🏻 https://instagram.com/jo_pybus_writer?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://www.faceboo…

Episode 178 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Sleep and the Athlete" with Professor Neil Walsh (Liverpool John Moores University, UK). Discussion Topics Include: What is sleep, and why do we need it Methods to assess sleep quantity & quality: from the sleep lab to wear…

Episode 177 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "In the Kitchen with a Performance Chef" with Chef Rachel Muse (Talk Eat Laugh, UK). Discussion Topics Include: Chef Rachel's journey from studying mathematics to becoming a highly trained chef: from luxury hotel "haute cuis…

Episode 176 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Sport Supplements and the Athlete's Gut" with Dr Patrick Wilson RD PhD (Old Dominion University, Norfolk, USA). Discussion Topics Include: Why a well-functioning gut is a key, albeit sometimes overlooked, contributor to ath…