Best John Menegon Podcasts (2024)

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Brian Connell - fast cars, tyres, mags and good times. 1:32:45

5M ago1:32:45

1:32:45

On this episode I’m talking to Brian Connell. Brian's have a long interesting career, from leaving school early, to being involved and somewhat instrumental in the success of the Bob Jane brand, manufacturing the first mag wheel in Australia and bringing Mercedes AMG brand to Australia. Fast cars and fun times, welcome Brian Connell. FREE MUSIC!!! …

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Gavin Great - electrician, managing director, electrician......coolant salesman.......? 1:12:54

5M ago1:12:54

1:12:54

On this episode I’m talking to Gavin Great from Great Energy. Gavin has had a long interesting career, from completing an apprenticeship as an electrician, to starting a company which went all the way to the ASX, to selling that company and starting all over again. We talk all things power generation, from how it's done, the future and what's reali…

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S02E03 Michael Quinn, ex army intelligence officer, conflict resolution specialist, CEO 53:51

2y ago53:51

53:51

On this episode I’m talking to Michael Quinn. Michael is a conflict resolution specialist working with first nation communities as well as businesses and corporations. He believes his experience and life lessons learned as an intelligence officer in the military has given him the tools to excel in his field and aids in his progression to CEO of a n…

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S02E02 Will Stormont, ex-soldier, personal trainer, mental health advocate. 2:09:27

2y ago2:09:27

2:09:27

Will is a personal trainer amongst other things. He left a career in the army's cavalry to feel somewhat lost at what to do next. Leaving behind your mates, your job, your purpose is something that many ex-military (and other) personnel deal with upon their departure from service. After confronting some personal demons he found a need to revisit hi…

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S02E01 Adam Cerutti "Crazy Adam". Tattooist/artist. 2:01:37

2y ago2:01:37

2:01:37

In this episode I talk to Adam Cerutti "Crazy Adam". Adam has decades of tattooing experience. He's worked all over the world and has worked alongside some interesting cats. Listen in and you'll learn that tattooing isn't just about having an ability to draw, being an artist is a never ending quest in finding art in everything in all media. True ar…

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S01E21. Just the music 1:08:25

2+ y ago1:08:25

1:08:25

A collection of every original track used on every episode to date!! My interest in creating music ebbs and flows, and to be fair, since I've started the podcast it's ebbed more than flowed. I've still got heaps of riffs and ideas in my working files folder, so who knows maybe one day I'll make more music. Thanks for supporting the podcast, thanks …

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S01E20. Peter Gill, radio icon. 1:13:52

2+ y ago1:13:52

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Peter is a veteran on the Australian radio scene working extensively in radio and sound production with a notable tenure in Tamworth in the fledgling years of the Tamworth country music festival. Listen in the hear how an illness early in life forced Peter into isolation where he found a companion in radio, which led to a long career in the industr…

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S01E19. Tanya Murphy, scuba instructor, journalist, musician. 1:14:30

2+ y ago1:14:30

1:14:30

Tanya’s come all the way from WA to settle here in North Queensland. Tanya leads a very busy life where she’s lucky enough to pursue 3 of her passions, journalism, scuba diving and music. Listen in to hear how Tanya is able to find that balance of doing what she loves as well as maintaining a healthy mind and body. Www.tanyamurphymusic.com Kaitigi …

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S01E17. Matt Donnellan. Executive chef. 1:46:01

2+ y ago1:46:01

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Matty is from Manly in Sydney. Matty learned early on in his career as a boilermaker that it wasn’t for him. He found his passion in cooking and became a chef. As well as gaining experience in Australia, he’s worked as an executive chef for major hotels throughout Asia and even appeared as a guest chef on Masterchef Vietnam. Buckle up and enjoy the…

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S01E16. Jacqueline Larsen vocal coach/events coordinator 1:28:03

2+ y ago1:28:03

1:28:03

Jack Larsen is a vocal coach and events coordinator. Due to covid, she's had to find ways to reinvent herself to supplement her income and maintain her own mental health and that of her constituents. Listen in the Jack's story. Music: the butcher Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Support the show…

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S01E18. Curtis Pitt, member of Parliament. 1:10:56

2+ y ago1:10:56

1:10:56

Curtis is an MP, currently the state member for Mulgrave. He has held a number of positions in politics and continues to represent his constituents. Listen in how after completing an arts degree Curtis followed his interests in the arts and media, before ultimately following in his father's footsteps into politics. Kaitigi | Free Listening on Sound…

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S01E15. Colin Baumgartner, production engineer. 1:03:42

2+ y ago1:03:42

1:03:42

All the way from Canada, Colin's worked in a number of countries as a production engineer in the oil and gas industry. Listen in to hear how working in the physically demanding aspect of the industry working as a roughneck, inspired him to study and advance his career so that he continues to work in the industry he loves. Music: thebaker Kaitigi | …

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S01E14. Brett Robinson, performance coach/podcaster 1:40:45

2+ y ago1:40:45

1:40:45

Buckle up guys and girls!! We cover so much ground in this podcast. A great discussion with an industry leader in "optimising human potential through mindset, breathwork, movement and holistic health". In covid times, where everyone is spending way too much time, myself included, alone, this is a conversation you need to hear. Listen to Robbo's sto…

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S01E13. Kirsten Young. Primary school PE teacher. 1:17:01

2+ y ago1:17:01

1:17:01

Kirsten is one of a rare breed, a born and bred Cairns local!! She is a primary school teacher specializing in physical education. Listen in to hear how her love of team sports and physical activity is transferring to shaping today's youth to tomorrow's adults. Music: thedentist Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Support the show…

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S01E12. Matt Templeton. Naval officer. Hydrographer. 1:47:45

2+ y ago1:47:45

1:47:45

Matt Templeton wen into the Navy straight after finishing high school. Without knowing what he wanted to do. His career in the military gave him direction and the time to learn about himself and what he likes and what he's good at. Now out of the Navy, he finds himself with the luxury of being able to run his own business, return to the military on…

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S01E11. Andy Hall. Remedial massage therapist. 1:14:22

2+ y ago1:14:22

1:14:22

Andy Hall is a remedial massage therapist. His journey took him from a rural upbringing in Victoria, to commencing a university science degree to living a somewhat bohemian lifestyle of travel and fruit picking before finding his true calling and finally settling in Cairns. He talks about his interests in theatre and singing, as well as all sports …

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S01E10. James "Jimmy" Blee. Entrepreneur. 1:07:31

2+ y ago1:07:31

1:07:31

Jimmy Blee's been a stalwart in the superyacht game and a pioneer in the introduction of the concept of leisure boating throughout Indonesia. Listen to learn about his journey and his ability to reinvent himself. From humble beginnings in North Queensland to Indonesia and back again. Enjoy. Music: The Pigfarmer Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundClou…

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S01E09. Wayne Fielder. Tennis coach, from the UK to sunny North Queensland. 1:38:13

3y ago1:38:13

1:38:13

Wayno talks to me about his journey from discovering his appreciation of tennis coaching to running his own tennis programs in North Queensland, Australia. Growing up as an exuberant youth in the UK, he travelled across the globe and now calls Australia home. He once considered being an accountant before deciding it wasn't for him and continues to …

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S01E08. Tristan Barton. Musician, producer, composer. 1:39:25

3y ago1:39:25

1:39:25

Tristan Barton, in my opinion is living a pretty awesome life. He gets to create music from home and get paid to do so. In addition to this he can get his fix of playing drums live with a number of bands as well as recording drums in the studio as a session drummer for hire. Listen in to hear how his passion for drums led him to jazz school and now…

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S01E07. Shaun Carroll. United States Air Force pilot. CV-22 Osprey pilot/evaluator. 1:30:26

3y ago1:30:26

1:30:26

Major Shaun Carroll took a less conventional route to become an officer in the United States Air Force. He is an active duty pilot and a member of the Airforce Special Operations Command. With duty in the middle east, south west asia, Europe, the UK and Africa. C-21A Learjet https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104522/c-21/ MC-12…

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S01E06. Seamus Breeze. Rock doctor!! (a.k.a.) Geologist. 1:11:00

3y ago1:11:00

1:11:00

Seamus has a long history of working as a geologist in the oil and gas industry. His ability to be adaptable has kept him employed and taken him around the world. Listen to how being good at something as a child, steered him into a life long career. Music: The Candlestickmaker Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Support the show…

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S01E05. Kat Bruce. Mechanical engineer. From prestige cars, to super yachts, to working with the military. 1:25:13

3y ago1:25:13

1:25:13

Kat is a mechanical engineer. She is taking big steps forward in what was traditionally a male dominated industry. From prestigious cars at Jaguar/Land Rover to prestigious super yachts to working to the requirements of the military, Kat has a wealth of experience. Listen in and hear how a passion for art can assist with aspects of your profession.…

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S01E04. John Watts. Starting and building a successful business from the ground up. Lending, finance and philosophical musings. 1:11:07

3y ago1:11:07

1:11:07

John Watts is the owner of Astute financial services. Astute specialize in lending, insurance and financial advice. John started the business and has built it up to a number of offices and employs a significant number of people. We talk about the value of finding the right people, acknowledging their value and the ability to let go. Website: https:…

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S01E03. Scott Mitchell. SOLD!!! Really real real estate agent. 52:00

3y ago52:00

52:00

Scott is a local real estate agent, talking us through what he does and how he came to do it. Balancing work and fatherhood. Turns out real estate is in his blood! Twomey Schriber property group Scott Mitchell: 0427341527 Facebook and instagram Music: Feed my eyes Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Support the show…

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S01E02. Toby Gitsham. Charter boat? What charter boat? Super yachts and cryptos. 1:12:48

3y ago1:12:48

1:12:48

This episode I'm talking to Toby Gitsham, super yacht captain/broker, crypto and forex trader. Toby has tried many things and continues on his journey to find what's right for him. Email: Toby@oceanegracemarine.com.au Music: Covid19 Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Support the showBy Toby Gitsham

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S01E01. Rebecca Pinder. Hair, makeup, yoga and hopeful dreaming!! 47:27

3y ago47:27

47:27

Talking to Rebecca Pinder about how she got into hair and makeup and what she's learnt along the way. Her yoga journey and what keeps her interested. Interstate hair and makeup gun for hire, services also available in and around far North Queensland. Instagram: @dariwoman @rebeccapinder Music: The Bricklayer feat. Col McDonald Kaitigi | Free Listen…

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Welcome to the working class!! 2:25

3y ago2:25

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Greetings classmates and welcome to the working class!! Whether you're a school leaver, a concerned parent of a school leaver and just having a midlife crisis and wanting to try something new, every episode we talk to a person from diverse fields of employ. We learn what drives them, why they do what they do and how they came to do what they do. If…

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Brian Connell - fast cars, tyres, mags and good times. 1:32:45

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Gavin Great - electrician, managing director, electrician......coolant salesman.......? 1:12:54

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S02E03 Michael Quinn, ex army intelligence officer, conflict resolution specialist, CEO 53:51

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S02E02 Will Stormont, ex-soldier, personal trainer, mental health advocate. 2:09:27

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S02E01 Adam Cerutti "Crazy Adam". Tattooist/artist. 2:01:37

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S01E21. Just the music 1:08:25

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S01E20. Peter Gill, radio icon. 1:13:52

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S01E19. Tanya Murphy, scuba instructor, journalist, musician. 1:14:30

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S01E17. Matt Donnellan. Executive chef. 1:46:01

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S01E16. Jacqueline Larsen vocal coach/events coordinator 1:28:03

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S01E18. Curtis Pitt, member of Parliament. 1:10:56

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S01E15. Colin Baumgartner, production engineer. 1:03:42

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S01E14. Brett Robinson, performance coach/podcaster 1:40:45

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S01E13. Kirsten Young. Primary school PE teacher. 1:17:01

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S01E12. Matt Templeton. Naval officer. Hydrographer. 1:47:45

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S01E11. Andy Hall. Remedial massage therapist. 1:14:22

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S01E10. James "Jimmy" Blee. Entrepreneur. 1:07:31

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S01E09. Wayne Fielder. Tennis coach, from the UK to sunny North Queensland. 1:38:13

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S01E08. Tristan Barton. Musician, producer, composer. 1:39:25

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S01E07. Shaun Carroll. United States Air Force pilot. CV-22 Osprey pilot/evaluator. 1:30:26

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S01E06. Seamus Breeze. Rock doctor!! (a.k.a.) Geologist. 1:11:00

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S01E05. Kat Bruce. Mechanical engineer. From prestige cars, to super yachts, to working with the military. 1:25:13

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S01E04. John Watts. Starting and building a successful business from the ground up. Lending, finance and philosophical musings. 1:11:07

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S01E03. Scott Mitchell. SOLD!!! Really real real estate agent. 52:00

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S01E02. Toby Gitsham. Charter boat? What charter boat? Super yachts and cryptos. 1:12:48

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S01E01. Rebecca Pinder. Hair, makeup, yoga and hopeful dreaming!! 47:27

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Welcome to the working class!! 2:25

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