The Working Class: Recent Episodes
John Menegon
Are you still trying to figure out what you want to be when you grow up? Welcome to the working class, where we aim to figure out what everyone else does when they head off to work. How they ended up doing what they do, why they ended up doing what they do, and who knows maybe it’s something you’d like to try. What’s it like to captain a superyacht? Is being a musician all about the fame and the groupies? Is being an accountant really as boring as it sounds? From the mundane to the mind-blowing and everywhere in between, I aim to find where the truth lies, and to determine, as the old adage goes, “find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life”, or contrarily, why you should not turn your passion into a job. As an Australian career FIFO (fly in, fly out) worker I explore the options of what's out there, in my own back yard and further abroad. All music used on the podcast written, performed, recorded and produced by yours truly (unless otherwise stated), vocals performed by special guests! If you like what you hear and want to contribute some lyrics/vocals feel free to drop me a line (https://soundcloud.com/aitigi)! Tune in and have some fun!
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.
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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 realistic in today's climate. Buckle up, this is going to be fun!!
Generator Supply Cairns - Great Energy Pty Ltd - Home
Sugoi Chalets – Hakuba's luxury Chalet
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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 new Qantas charity.
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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 his youth in an attempt to put these demons to rest, a youth in which he was heavily bullied as "the fat kid", which ultimately is what started him on his journey of fitness and self improvement.
We talk about bullying, neural linguistic programming, training, ADHD and more!!! Join us for a chat.
Cast Iron Fitness
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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 artists never stop creating and are on a constant journey searching for inspiration. Adam talks about all thing tattoo and more, buckle up, you might just learn something.
Music: The Artist
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Adam Cerutti:
https://www.labombalocatattoo.com/
Nate Williams:
https://www.facebook.com/NATESGTARZ/
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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 to the vocalists contributing to these tracks and for those of you who come for the music, enjoy!
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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 industry he loves. Peter embraces technology and talks with hope about the future of radio.
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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
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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 ride.
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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
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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.
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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
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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 story, taking him from outback New South Wales, to becoming an elite athlete, to training elite athlete's and the tragedy that ultimately shaped/bolstered his mindset.
It's impossible to not be moved by Robbo's message.
Moving forward in positivity. What are you grateful for today?
Home - Brett Robbo
Music: believe in zero
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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
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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 his terms as well as pursue opportunities in contracting using the knowledge he gained in the Navy. Let's go sailing!!
Music: The Plumber
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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 associated with those being blessed with being tall! Listen in to hear about spiritual connections made through the physical contact of massage. Enjoy.
http://www.touchofhealing.com.au/
Music: Theguywhosticksthestickersontheapplesatthesupermarket
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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
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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 enjoy his dream job of coaching tennis. From what makes a good tennis player, how you can improve your game, to selecting the right tennis racquet for you and the future of Australian tennis, listen in and enjoy the ride!!
ClubSpark / Cairns International Tennis Centre / Cairns International Tennis Centre - Cairns | Tennis Australia
Music: The Accountant
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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 onto producing and composing music for some major world players in documentaries, commercials, movie scores and on and on and on.......
www.tristanbartonmusic.com
Music: The Insurance adjuster
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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-12W Liberty
https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104497/mc-12w-liberty/
CV-22 Osprey
https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104531/cv-22-osprey/
RIAT 2018 USAF Boeing CV-22B Osprey - YouTube
Music: The Beekeeper
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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
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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.
Music: The Mechanic
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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://www.astutefinancial.com.au/members/northqld/
Email: john.watts@astutefinancial.com.au
Music: The Journeyman
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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
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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
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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
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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 you've wondered what it takes to fly a passenger plane, or to be a hairdresser, and steps you need to take to get there, we aim to answer those questions. So listen in and have some fun!
Big thanks to Col McDonald for lyrics and vocals on this episodes backing track!! More tracks at various degrees of production at Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud
Big thanks to crazy Adam at La Bomba Loca tattoo for the awesome custom podcast logo design.
http://www.labombalocatattoo.com/