A Dive Into The Mind: Recent Episodes
Marcus Probert
Presented by Marcus Probert and Produced by John Valentan: A podcast series where we interview exceptional people and find out what makes them tick.
This week we’re diving into a different pool as we talk business, taking risks, self improvement and getting after it with our friend, Mr. Steve Warton.
A late bloomer in the world of academia and business in general, Steve’s path was far from a straight line to success. Without a clear vision of what he wanted to do and far from a natural student, Steve tried uni and a few jobs he enjoy enough, but it wasn’t until meeting a now good friend and business partner, Matt Clark, that he really found his place.
Armed with a crane, a bit of faith and a ‘get after it’ attitude, these boys from the country rolled up their sleeves; bootstrapping their business from a small operation picking up work they could get, to becoming one of Melbourne’s leading crane company.
Join us as for an insightful hour as we learn more about growing a business, building success and great culture, finding balance between work, life and family, and “squeezing the brain" with Mr. Steve Warton.
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Three Lions Psychology & Consulting
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Our next guest not only currently boasts near on 100,000 followers across his football Facebook Pages, NT Football and Local Footy Classics, but is also recognised across the country for one amazing football pilgrimage for mental health in 2017, we welcome Mr. Jackson Clark.
Born and raised in Darwin, the Northern Territory native was born a football fanatic. A promising player himself, Jackson found a second, and complimentary passion; writing as the football correspondant with local newspapers from the ripe old age of 13. Launching his NT Football with Jackson Clark in 2011, he’s become the leading source for NT football news and known Australia wide.
With his massive following, Jackson was approached in 2017 to be an ambassador for non-for-profit charity, Livin. Not one to just throw on a slogan covered tee and call it job done, he instead took to the road as part of his ‘Kicking the Stigma’ project, playing one game per week at a different club, in a different state right around the country, taking his hashtag and message of #ItAintWeakToSpeak with him. A huge success supported by clubs, AFL stars (including Tom Rockliffe & Matthew Lobbe) and nation-wide media alike.
We look forward to sharing our this enlightening and entertaining dive into the mind with the authentic, the adventurous, the passionate Mr. Jackson Clark.
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This week we welcome former Essendon Bomber Mr. Kyle Reimers, as we find out little more about the man behind the boots and bravado, and a professional AFL career beyond his wildest imagination.
Through a challenging childhood in Bunbury, WA, Kyle found solace in sport, especially Aussie Rules. Overcoming crushing self-doubt to participate at the highest level through his junior year, Kyle would find his way to the Bombers via the 2006 AFL Draft where he would ultimately finish his days touted by many as the catalyst of the Essendon demise (incorrectly and unfairly, we must say!) amidst the supplement saga of the mid 2010s.
Kyle talks us through his rollercoaster of a journey as a professional athlete: the joy in playing his favourite opponent, Carlton (a club he almost joined), and that bag of 8 goals against the Suns, to injuries, setbacks and the double-edged sword of a me-against-the-world attitude; the devastating fallout from the Essendon supplement saga and his journey back to good health and happiness.
Please join us for an honest and enthralling dive with “the most extraverted introvert you’ll ever see”, Mr. Kyle Reimers.
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For many of our regional listeners, you might welcome our next guests into your home on a weekly basis, but for those not as familiar we'd like to introduce, and welcome, Mr. Bruce Roberts.
A graduate of the esteemed and internationally-recognised NIDA acting school, Bruce broke onto the scene playing as Officer Nick Parish on Home and Away during the show's 90's golden era (for those needing a refresher, Nick Parish was Shane/@dieter_brummer_official's brother and Julie/@naomiwatts' boyfriend).
Bruce later explored his acting before returning to his first love, journalism, and now anchors WIN News Ballarat. An charming, curious and accomplished man of unquestionable integrity join us as take a dive with Bruce Roberts.
*Content Warning*
This episode contains brief discussions on themes that some people may find traumatic. These topics include the Black Saturday bushfires and the government inquiry into historical sexual abuse by members of the catholic church. If you wish to skip these sections, please refer to time stamps below:
- References to Govt. inquiry into sexual abuse by member of the catholic church
- 26:20 to 27:30; and
- 30:30 to 35:00
- References to the Black Saturday bushfires
- 30:30 to 35:00
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A pioneer for women in sports administration and leadership, Leigh may best be known for her for her time as CEO of Swimming Australia but has blazed a trial across elite sports in the country with the Essendon Football Club, Gold Coast Suns and the Melbourne Vixens. You may have also seen her on FOX Footy's "The Recruit".
An accomplished author, consummate professional and example to all aspiring leaders, women or men alike, join us for our dive with Leigh Russell.
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While he may not be a household name in Australia, our next guest is a world-class cricketing talent who has played, coached and worked with some of the games biggest names. He’s also one of the nicest and most positive guys you could meet, Mr Dulip Samaresekera.
Despite a challenging childhood in Sri Lanka, losing his father at just 4, Dulip became one of the country’s brightest young prospects. With limited financial opportunities in the game at that time, even for a gifted youngster who'd broken into the national U19 team, Dulip made the tough decision to pack up his kitbag and follow his passion, wherever it would lead him.
Dulip shares his journey, from arriving in Australia at the ripe old age of 19 and collecting plenty of silverware and personal accolades to pursuing a new version of his cricketing dream – coaching.
His eternal passion for the game, curiosity, confidence, infectious positivity and attitude of not only facing life's biggest challenges but seeking them out mean Dulip's best sporting chapters may truly just be beginning. We can't wait to share this one.
Well, Christmas is upon us and we've managed to score some time with a very special guest - ladies and gentlemen, girls and boys, please welcome Santa!
It's a very busy time for everyone, especially old Saint Nick, so we're very grateful for his generosity in joining us on the podcast.
Whatever you're doing this festive season, please take a moment to enjoy a laugh (hopefully this gives you a couple) and take care. Thanks to all of our listeners, supporters and guests for making our first season as special as it has been - Merry Christmas to you all.
Thanks to 'JP Wright - Voice Actor' for helping us get in contact with Santa. If you need some voice work done, hit him up on his Fiverr page HERE. Check out is other work on Youtube and follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Thanks JP!
Music by AShamaluevMusic
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MP, JV & CK
Listeners will be more than familiar with this week's guests, the soundtrack to our podcast and rocking brothers, Brett and Greg Dunbar of These Things.
Together with drummer Adrian Jones, the band formed over a decade ago under their original moniker, The Yard Apes, although the seeds were planted long before as youngsters after discovering Metallica, guitars and a creative itch.
Fast forward a few years, three albums and thousands of kilometres later, it was great to sit down with the guys for an encapsulating hour of stories and insights. From chasing passions and following your own path, to the ebb-and-flow of creativity and inspiration in the COVID era, grappling with a name change, advice from musical-hero and friend, Eddie Spaghetti (yes, the Eddie Spaghetti of Supersuckers), onstage antics and flicking the switch between musician and entertainer, and the music that has and continues to influence them (little tip - bring your notepad).
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We couldn’t be more excited to present this week’s guest, Aria Award winner, tongue-in-cheek Best-Selling Author, and soundtrack to countless memories, Lior.
After bursting onto the Australian music scene with the hauntingly beautiful “This Old Love”, Lior became an overnight success, years in the making. Not so much the gifted child prodigy as your typical tennis-racket-strumming kid (with perhaps more enthusiasm than talent, as his choir teacher would politely point out) he would go on to hone his craft with persistence, resilience, focus and a full heart.
An incredibly diverse talent, Lior shies away from few artistic challenges and shares his incredible story. Mediterranean memories, the struggling artist, the break-out moment, Giggle and Hoot, collaboration, one surreal Police encounter and creating an award-winning show performed entirely in Hebrew and Arabic under the roof of the Sydney Opera House, please join us for a very entertaining hour with Lior.
Check out more from Lior through his website, Facebook, or Instagram
Tracks used during the episode:
- Superficial
- This Old Love
- Vincent (Don Mclean cover)
- Daniel
- My Grandfather
Photo: Claudio Raschella @claudioraschellaphotographer
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Coming up this week, we change gears for a Drive Into The Mind (see what we did there) of former V8 Supercar driver and 15-time Bathurst racer, Mark Noske.
Although having a father in competitive racing, it wasn't until 14 that he discovered his uncle's Go-kart and his own need for speed. Mark shares his passionate pursuit, quickly climbing through the classes and ranks, chasing opportunities at home and abroad before arriving on the grid of V8 Supercars. From the physical and mental preparation for a race like Bathurst to the pressures of racing clocks and cars, and getting behind the wheel of some of the most powerful and iconic machines on the planet.
To find out more about Mark's business, Briley Contracting - click here
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This week we're diving into the uncharted waters (for us anyway) of hospitality and the art of making fine wine – we welcome Craig Mitchell & John Harris of the award-winning Mitchel Harris Wines.
An intriguing tale of how it all started, from dipping their toes to becoming one of the region's finest winemakers and eateries. The passion, the process, the courageous leap from safe employment to startup, working with families, their iconic premises, and facing the challenges of pandemic in the hospitality industry.
Check out more about Mitchell Harris via their website here.
- Buy some of their wines - here
- Learn about becoming a Curious Winemaker
- Book a table at their Wine Bar
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We're extremely excited to present our next guest. A former member of the coveted Royal Ballet School and English National Ballet, it's the incredibly talented, graceful and intelligent Lisa Marie Probert.
From 7 years at the world’s number-one ballet school to a lengthy career in some of Europe’s finest dance companies, Lisa takes us behind the curtain of the surprisingly cut-throat world of Ballet and what it takes to make it – the dedication and discipline; the brutal criticism; the physical and mental demands and the deep loss when dancing comes to an end.
You can learn more about Lisa and The London Performance Company HERE.
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This week we proudly present Australian Olympic and Commonwealth Games marathon runner, Kate Smyth. Discovering her passion for distance running late in her 20s, Kate wasted little time and was soon competing with the world's best on the sport’s biggest stages, culminating in a personal best of 2:28:51 at the 2008 Nagano Olympic Commemorative Marathon. Kate takes us deep into her world and mindset of marathon running – the commitment and sacrifices, the focus and preparation, the family support, the extraordinary challenges of both mind and body to compete against the field, the clock, the conditions and herself.
You can find out more about Kate and her business here at The Athlete Sanctuary.
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This week we welcome Baby Bomber, Mr. David Calthorpe. A decorated AFL player over 9 seasons, David almost pursued a different sporting dream before going on to achieve the ultimate success with Essendon in 1993. David takes us through his early years of school football, his playing days across 3 clubs and then life after playing including his return to Essendon as an administrator.
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Greg Chappell is an Australian Cricket legend. He was a dominant batsmen in world cricket with a career test batting average of 53.86.
He is an Australian cricket Hall of Fame member, a Sport Australia Hall of Fame member, and genuine sporting icon.
Here he chats about his young years leading into his international career. We discuss how his competitive instincts and skill set were developed.
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Greg Chappell is an Australian Cricket legend. He was a dominant batsmen in world cricket with a career test batting average of 53.86.
He is an Australian cricket Hall of Fame member, a Sport Australia Hall of Fame member, and genuine sporting icon.
In this episode we discuss his international career and how he had to evolve as a batsman early on to ensure he became a great player.
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In this episode we chat to Brent Macaffer - Former Collingwood Premiership player.
Brent's Key Career Moments:
- Drafted to Collingwood FC in the 2006 National Draft
- Debuted in the 2009 ANZAC game against Essendon FC
- Played 77 games in a career plagued by injury
- 2010 Premiership Player
- Awarded Collingwood Life Membership in 2019
You can check out Tamsin Macaffer's childrens book, My Dear Friends, by clicking HERE.
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In this Episode we chat to Bianca Chatfield - Gold medal winning Netballer, media personality, keynote speaker, mentor, and business owner.
Her sporting accomplishments are impressive:
- 59 Australian Diamonds Test Caps
- 245 Melbourne Vixens / Phoenix games
- 6 Premierships ( 2000, 2002-2003, 2005, 2009, 2014)
- 1 World Championship (Auckland 2007)
- 1 Silver Medal (2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games)
- 1 Gold Medal (2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games)
You can connect with Bianca through her website: www.biancachatfield.com/contact or follow her Instagram page.
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