Life of Brian

This week Brian and Harrison kick things off by getting their 'cultural attache', Rocky Dabscheck on. They discuss the delicate ins & outs of 'wooding' (fire wood collecting), Brian's concrete driveway construction, Anthony Albanese & the Qantas Chairmen's Club debacle, and much more. Later, the boys are joined by Brian's wife Tania (The Darl), as they deep dive on BTs 2000s. His move from the city to the farm, raising 4 boys, the importance of community sports, his media work across the decade, including; stints at Channel Nine and Fox Sports and MMM on radio. Brian also opens up on the big move from MMM to 3AW that transpired in 2009/2010. If you would like to catch up on the previous episodes referenced in the podcast you can do so by listening to: Ep. #19 - BTs childhood & adolescence // Ep. #31 - BTs playing career // Ep. #39 - BTs 90s Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Rocky Dabscheck & Tania Taylor Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; Brian continues his AFL trade 'Under-reactions' . They also chat through; the recently announced Glasgow Commonwealth Games stripped-down schedule, international airline rankings, the return of the NBA, and the Australian MotoGP. Next, the boys are joined by legendary Australian radio DJ & TV presenter, Lee Simon. Lee is bonafide radio royalty, he is known as the 'Godfather of Rock' and the man who brought football to FM radio. He's worked on radio and in TV across the country as a DJ, presenter, host, program director and producer, he's interviewed some of the biggest names in the world of rock, including; Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones, Lou Reed, Debbie Harry, Led Zeppelin and many more. Lee was also one of the pioneers who brought footy to FM radio with the birth of MMM (formerly EON FM), helping to launch the careers of some of the industry's most loved and respected identities including; Eddie McGuire, James Brayshaw, James Dunstall and of course, our very own BT. With his experiences spanning 50 years within rock and sport, the man is not short of story and above all else, he is an incredibly humble, generous and intelligent man, we thank Lee for his time. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Lee Simon Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; Brian does his AFL trade 'Under-reactions' (noting this was recorded before the trade deadline, so we missed a few). They revisit the general anaesthetic conversation from the previous episode and review the Michael Schumacher documentary on Netflix. Next, the boys are joined by a true Australian treasure, Mike Brady. Mike is one of Australia's most successful and prolific musicians, known for his iconic anthems synonyms with the AFL in “Up There Cazaly” and “One Day in September”, along with these, he has also composed and recorded some of Australia's most famous advertising Jingles, including; 'Lucky You're With AAMI', 'Dodo, Dodo, internet that flies' and the 'Hard Yakka' theme of yesteryear. Beyond his immense talent as a musician, Mike is a great storyteller and all around good bloke. Mike now resides down the road from the Taylor household in Wye River, we thoroughly enjoyed hearing about Mike's journey, some incredible insights into the world of advertising and many great yarns, we thank Mike for his time. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Mike Brady Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

After a couple of weeks off, Life of Brian is back, and on this episode BT and Harrison catch up on all things happening in their world since the AFL season wrapped up. They cover; Bathurst & Chico Rolls, Harrison’s ankle surgery / Brian’s love for general anesthetics, his dream caravan, triple-cooked potato chips, Brian’s short career in acting, Jesse Taylor signing with a new local football club and Brian’s Content Corner is back as the boys compare and contrast the Netflix shows, ‘Mr McMahan’ and ‘Starting 5’. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: N/A Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week on Life of Brian, BT and Harrison digest the 2024 AFL Grand Final, including; their thoughts on the game, the entertainment, the post match storylines and much more, plus whats next for BT as we switch to the offseason. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: N/A Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

It’s the biggest week on the AFL calendar, the big dance awaits! Today BT and Harrison chat through their thoughts on the match up, what Grand Final week looks for BT, detailing all the ins and outs; the luncheons, the meetings, broadcast schedules, the Melbourne buzz. They also touch on a few AFL headlines as well as some mailbag submissions. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: N/A Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; recording before the week's action they talk about Mac Andrew's monster deal, the Bulldogs who want out, Hawthorn's celebration in week 1 of Finals, the Mitch Robinson / Lions situation and Brian recalls one of the biggest on-field dust ups during his time playing. They then chat about the opening of the NFL season, thoughts on Tom Brady commentating and we get the full run-down on the life of BTs Channel Seven suits of all things! Next, they are joined by a pioneer of Women’s Football in Australia, Daisy Pearce. Daisy grew up a country girl in the Vic High County (Wandiligong to be specific), there are few that have done more for women's sport in Australia in such a short time than Daisy, she has been at the forefront of the fast-expanding AFLW since its launch on the national stage in 2016, her resume is unmatched; Premiership captain of the Melbourne Football Club, 3x club Best & Fairest, 3x All-Australian, 4x AFLW best captain, not to mention the exemplary CV in the VFLW before the national league started. Off the field, she has been a leading media personality, a development coach with Geelong men's program, a practicing mid-wife, mother of twins, and now the head coach of the West Coast Eagles's W team. Beyond of the impressive surface of Daisy's achievements is the person and the example she sets for our community. She is one of the most humble and inspiring people we have ever met. She is able to connect and break-down barriers through her innate relatability, vulnerability and passion for the things and people she cares about. We're honoured to have Daisy on the podcast and we hope you enjoy our chat with this legend. This episode is brought to you by: Taubmans Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Daisy Pearce Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; recording before the week's action they talk about the finals buzz and who BT likes to go all the way. They then recap Christmas in July (in August), address some follows ups to their controversial 'Taylor boys friends rankings' and finally hit some mailbag submissions. Next, they are joined by Australian sports broadcaster, Matt Hill. Matt, renowned for his work in horse racing has called the Melbourne Cup for the last 8 years. Along with his illustrious career as one of Australia's leading race callers, Matt has also worked on several Olympic and Commonwealth Games, Tennis, World Athletics and the AFL. With a booming voice, an intricate knowledge of the sports he calls, a relatable authenticity and an incredibly humble and gracious approach to life, there is no surprise as to why this man is so well respected within the industry and adored by fans. The conversation is an insightful look behind the curtain and a genuine broadcasting masterclass, the chat covers; Matt's journey and pathway into broadcasting, developing art of race calling, what's like to call 'the race that stops the nation' and many other iconic Australian sporting moments, BT and Matt's experiences calling footy together, both of their approach's to calling and much more. This episode is brought to you by: Taubmans Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Matt Hill Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

Back by popular demand! Just Footy and Family (in that order). This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; 30 Years of the Footy Show, the Melbourne Football Club x Petracca debacle, AFLPA Awards, All-Australian team, trade requests, Cody Weightman’s art exhibition and much more. Later, the boys are joined by Tania Taylor (Mrs T / ‘The Darl’ / Brian’s wife / Harrison’s mum)! Tania first joined the show back on episode 8 and we are delighted to have her back. As Tania and all mum's do, she acts as the glue of the family and often the conduit between father's and their sons - as it is Father's Day, they discuss what they have learnt as parents, advice for father's, Harrison attempts to open up to his dad (unsuccessfully), what's new in Tania's world, her takes on: Footy Finals, the Paris Olympics and 2024 fashion & culture trends. Finally, Harrison gets his parents to draft/rank his and his brothers friends for a 5-man roster. This episode is brought to you by: Taubmans Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Tania Taylor Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; they chat about the weather delay at the Pies vs Dees game, the finals picture as it stands, the launch of the AFLW season and plenty more. Away from football, they cover off; BT's wrap of the TV Week Logies, what goes on for his week off, and they get to some mailbag submissions. Later, the boys are joined by 4x Paralympian Ahmed Kelly. Ahmed's story is one of the more incredible tales of inspiration and resilience that you'll ever encounter, he was born with severely underdeveloped arms and legs (not uncommon in countries torn by chemical warfare). After his birth, he was abandoned at an orphanage in Bagdad, Iraq, and following several years of living in that orphanage, he met his now mother, humanitarian Moria Kelly. Moria brought Ahmed to Australia for major life altering surgery, and not after long, ended up adopting Ahmed. Fast forward, he is now a 4x Paralympic swimmer, collecting a Paralympic Silver Medal in 2020, World Championship Gold and Silver Medals (23' & 19' respectively) and a true beacon of inspiration. What sticks out most about Ahmed is his unwavering positivity and outlook on life, he has never used his disability as a disadvantage and approaches all things with a massive smile. Brian and Harrison have a long-standing connection with Ahmed having grown up in the Kilmore area and attending Assumption College together. This episode is brought to you by: Taubmans Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Ahmed Kelly Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; BT shares his thoughts on the outgoing retiree class, which led to a conversation around player transition and money management. Next, BT gives us an update on his battle with Sarcoptic Mange. Later, the boys are joined by the iconic AFL umpire, 'Razor' Ray Chamberlain. In a field of work that is traditionally reserved and somewhat prudent, Razor Ray, as he's known is a larger-than-life character who oozes personality and showmanship and that is exactly why we love him!  An AFL Life Member, he’s been a treasure in our game for a long time and after over 375 games and 20 years of service, he has recently announced that he’ll be hanging up the whistle at the end of 2024. The conversation covers; Getting into umpiring, does the perfect game exist? Performing in a high-pressure environment, coping abuse, are umpires normal people or a bit weird? What does training look like for an umpire, community football umpire shortages and how we can inspire young people to get involved and much more.  We thank Ray for his time and wish him all the best for his next chapter in life. This episode is brought to you by: Taubmans Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Ray Chamberlain Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; BT shares his thoughts around the top teams in the league as we approach the finals, who he trusts / who he's ruling out and how he thinks things will shake out in the coming weeks, he also pays homage to retirees Dustin Martin and Tom Hawkins. Next, BT tells-all regarding his medical battle with mange before finally reviewing the Paris 2024 Olympics. Later, the boys are joined by AFL legend, Mark Ricciuto. Mark, or 'Roo' as he's known, was a champion footballer for the Adelaide Crows, after playing for 15 years, collecting a premiership, a Brownlow Medal, 8x All Australian selections, 3x club best & fairest, all culminating in AFL Life Membership in 2011, there is no doubt he has amassed one of the greatest careers in the football world. He was a fierce competitor, as hard as they come, a powerful mid-fielder and dangerous forward, he showed a deep passion for the game and loyalty towards his club and was loved by fans. Mark is now a prominent member of the AFL media working with MMM as a breakfast announcer and in expert comments as well as on Fox Footy on expert comments as well. The conversation covers; Roo growing up in the small river town of Waikerie on the bank of the Murray, his time in the AFL, stories from the infamous Toyota Tour, his thoughts on the game today and much more. This episode is brought to you by: Le Mans Toyota Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Mark Ricciuto Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison are joined firstly by podcast regular, Rocky Dabscheck as they discuss Scott Pendlebury's 400th game, their thoughts on the Paris Olympics thus far, plus, some mailbag submissions. Later, the boys are joined by AFL cult hero, Billy Brownless. Billy is an icon of the game and a cherished member of the football community, to put it simply, he's a deadset legend with an infectious energy and a tremendous ability to entertain. He's a good old fashioned country bloke who loves a beer, loves a chat and would do anything for his mates. Bill's esteemed media career was launched via his great work on Channel Nine's 'The Footy Show' & 'The Sunday Footy Show', along with this, and his extensive tenure on the radio with MMM, he was also a former player with the Geelong Cats (198 games). The chat covers the glory days of the 'The Footy Show', growing up in the country, attending Assumption College Kilmore and some great stories from his playing days with the Cats. We thank Bill for his time. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Billy Brownless Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Support Pisker's Recovery from Footy Accident Head Trauma Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

Bruce McAvaney PART 2 of 2: This week the boys are back with more Bruce! Before jumping back into their conversation with Bruce, Brian and Harrison briefly discuss AFL trade rumours and then move onto the Paris Olympics where they review the Opening Ceremony as well as looking ahead to BTs most anticipated events. As mentioned in PART #1, Life of Brian is honoured to be joined by the most esteemed sports broadcaster that Australia has ever produced, Bruce McAvaney OAM. If you’re from Australia and you’ve ever watched sport, you have no doubt witnessed Bruce’s brilliance. His resume and list of achievements is astounding, he’s been at it for almost 50 years covering Summer and Winter Olympics, horse racing (incl. Melbourne Cups), AFL, Australian Open Tennis, Australian Open Golf, World Athletics, Swimming World Championships, Bledisloe Cup, Rugby World Cup and plenty more. To put it simply, Bruce is one of the greatest commentators of all-time, he calls with class, precision, and most importantly, with absolute passion, he has been the soundtrack for countless great Australian sporting moments. PART #2 covers; Bruce's dream Olympic Men’s 100m final, who he would have at his Olympic dinner party, the most important achievements in Australian sport, biggest race days he's witnessed, and will we hear Bruce calling Test Cricket? We also get his top 3 James Bond movies, some stern thoughts on the 'Enhanced Games' and finally, an all-time ‘QUICK HANDS’. We thank Bruce for his time. This episode is brought to by Grimley’s. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Bruce McAvaney  Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Special thanks to Seven Network Adelaide for access to their facilities.  Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

Bruce McAvaney PART 1 of 2: This week on the show Brian and Harrison are joined by the most esteemed sports broadcaster that Australia has ever produced, Bruce McAvaney OAM. If you’re from Australia and you’ve ever watched sport, you have no doubt witnessed Bruce’s brilliance. His resume and list of achievements is astounding, he’s been at it for almost 50 years covering Summer and Winter Olympics, horse racing (incl. Melbourne Cups), AFL, Australian Open Tennis, Australian Open Golf, World Athletics, Swimming World Championships, Bledisloe Cup, Rugby World Cup and plenty more. To put it simply, Bruce is one of the greatest commentators of all-time, he calls with class, precision, and most importantly, with absolute passion, he has been the soundtrack for countless great Australian sporting moments, and we are extremely humbled and grateful to be given the opportunity to chat with him. PART #1 covers; The Art of Commentary, Bruce’s unbelievable dedication to preparation, his love and passion for sport, his relationship with Brian and other colleagues, some incredible stories from his time working on the Olympic Games and finally, a look ahead to the coming Olympics in Paris. We thank Bruce for his time. This episode is brought to by Grimley’s. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Bruce McAvaney  Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Special thanks to Seven Network Adelaide for access to their facilities.  Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; BT gives his thoughts on why state of origin footy has never worked in the AFL and how we can make it work and then Harrison quizzes BT on what Mad Mondays were like in the 80s. Brian then shares a scary story about how he almost lost his life in a Scooba diving incident before finally working through some mailbag submissions. Later, the boys are joined by 3x Olympic Gold Medallist, Grant Hackett. Grant is one of the greatest distance swimmers in history and for many years was the undisputed King of the 1500m Freestyle having gone unbeaten in the discipline through 11 years of competition. He won 26x Gold Medals combined at the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games & World Championships and broke 16x world records. He has also received prestigious honors such as the Order of Australia, Centenary Medal, The Don Award, Australian Sports Medal, and membership within the Sports Australia Hall of Fame and International Swimming Hall of Fame. The conversation goes deep on; the pressure of performing and adapting to challenges, mindset around goal setting and winning and losing, finding balance between focused intensity and finding joy in the process, the determination and attention to detail required to be the best and his relationship with greats of the sports such as Michael Phelps and Ian Thorpe , plus much, much more. With an educational background in business administration, business law and financial services, Grant is now the CEO of Generation Life, an Australia-based, publicly listed investment firm managing more than $1.3 billion. More importantly than his role at Gen. Life, Grant is a proud husband and father and all-round top bloke. We thank Grant for his time. This episode is brought to by Hard Cuddles. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Grant Hackett Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; BT gives his thoughts on the current state of umpiring, he clarifies the leadership changes at Channel Seven and sets the story straight on his future with the network. Away from footy they hit on; the Tour de France, Wimbledon and some mailbag submissions. Later, the boys are joined by Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) CEO, Travis Auld. Travis joined the AGPC after a successful and extensive career within the AFL world where he worked as COO for the Essendon Bombers (97’-09’), as the inaugural CEO of the Gold Coast Suns (09’-14’) and then, CFO and GM of Broadcast & Clubs for the AFL (14’-23’). The conversation details his time at those clubs and the AFL and how it all compares to being in charge of two of the biggest events on the Australian sporting calendar in the F1 GP and the MotoGP. Travis is a fascinating, intellectual and engaging character who is helping to accelerate the prominence of Australian sporting events on the global scene, we thank Travis for his time. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Travis Auld Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; they touch on the AFL Hall of Fame, how being in the paper affects players and a classic Campbell Brown story. Away from footy they hit on; reviewing their recent episode with Andrew Dillon, how many bites does it take for Brian to polish off 2x Filet-O-Fish, and a few mailbag submissions. Later, the boys do a deep dive on BTs transition from playing league football into the media, recalling some unbelievable stories and everything that went on in-between throughout the 90s, including the infamous 3UZ tapes (Nadia Comăneci etc.), his Prahran playing career and getting his start in the media. To add to things, BT and Harrison are joined by man who was ubiquitous during this period of Brian's life, close friend of the family and previous podcast guest, Rocky Dabscheck. If you would like to catch up on the previous episodes referenced in the podcast you can do so by listening to: Ep. #19 - BTs childhood & adolescence // Ep. #31 - BTs playing career Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Rocky Dabscheck Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; BT expresses his concerns around the length of quarters and provides a solution, plus, he shares his experiences being involved with the Big Freeze. Away from footy they hit on; reviewing their recent episodes with Josh Frydenberg and Lydia Lassila, why MotoGP is one of the craziest sports on the planet, and a few mailbag submissions. Later, the boys are joined by AFL CEO, Andrew Dillon. Andrew Dillon was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Football League at the end of 2023. Andrew took on the role of CEO after an extensive (over 20 years) and diverse tenure at the AFL, before that, he spent time as a legal council for Village Roadshow. They discuss Andrew’s professional background, his experiences in community football, his goals for the AFL as CEO, plus all the major topics in the world of football today. With a passion for grassroots and community football, a calm and humble nature, and a steady eye on the future, we know the AFL is in great hands. We thank Andrew for his time. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Andrew Dillon Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week on the show Brian and Harrison are joined by Olympic Champion Lydia Lassila. Lydia is a former Australian freestyle skier (Aerials) and entrepreneur. She is a 5x Winter Olympian, winning Gold at Vancouver in 2010 and Bronze at Sochi in 2014. A trailblazer in her sport, she continually pushed the progression of her sport no matter the consequences, she is undoubtably one of Australia’s greatest ever athletes. She is inspiring, incredibly resilient and has always maintained the very Aussie philosophy that it is just all about ‘having a crack’, she delt with devastating injuries, took time away to start a family and many more challenges, but always got through with sheer grit and determination. As a youngster, Lydia was a talented gymnast with dreams of competing at the Olympics, injuries and opportunities forced her to give up her dream, but when a former coach called her and said that they were starting a pilot program that’s goal was to turn gymnasts into aerial skiers, and with the carrot of the Olympics dangling, she was all in without hesitation, the only problem was, at that stage, Lydia had never skied before. Within 18 months, she competed at the Olympics in 2002 (Salt Lake City) and by the Olympics in 2018 (PyeongChang) she was one of Australia’s most decorated and inspirational Winter Olympic athletes. In 2016, Lydia released a fantastic documentary called ‘The Will To Fly’, which follows her journey to the 2014 Olympics, documenting her career to date and her experiences as mum and competing in one of the world's most dangerous sports. Lydia is also the founder of two businesses BodyICE (ice and heat therapy products) and Zone by Lydia (sustainable yoga gear). Zone by Lydia BodyICE Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Lydia Lassila Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison kick things off by talking footy, covering; the AFL mid-season draft, BT’s top 3 storylines at the mid-way point of the season and discuss if the level of talent was better in 2004 or today in 2024. They also review last week’s episode with Dyl Buckley and hit the mailbag.   Next, the boys are joined by Former Australian Treasurer & Deputy leader of the Liberal Party, Josh Frydenberg. The chat covers Josh’s promising tennis career BT, his passion for the Carlton Blues and their mutual love of Lorne. They then discuss Josh’s professional life, from excelling in the academic realm, his time in the private sector and pathway into politics. The boys quiz Josh on what life is like in Parliament, sacrifices made, stories from his impressive career and his thoughts on the state of the country and the world.   Finally, they address a conversation that is very close to Josh’s heart and means a lot to his community. Josh is a proud Jewish man and has made the brave decision to use his profile and voice as a device for change, he has just released a powerful new documentary called ‘Never Again: The Fight Against Anti-Semitism’. The documentary investigates the devastating impact of antisemitism on Australia and delivers a message of warning and a plea to come together to stamp out the issue in our community. We thank Josh for his time and his commitment to making Australia a better place for all.   Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Josh Frydenberg  Produced by Producey and Harrison Taylor Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison kick things off by covering off an array of topics from burping live on air and blaming someone else, all the way through to BTs soft drink rankings.   For the main course, the boys are joined by Australian podcast mogul, Dylan Buckley. Dylan is a former AFL player for the Carlton Blues and GWS Giants and is now taking the ‘new media’ world by storm with his podcast ‘Dyl & Friends’, and his two businesses in Producey (a content creation and brand amplification studio) and Clubby Sports (an independent podcast network). They discuss Dyl’s journey post football, finding purpose, carving out your niche, setting standards for yourself and what’s in the secret sauce for creating a successful business. Plug in to hear all about it and much more.     Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Dylan Buckley  Produced by Harrison Taylor and the Producey     Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat, where they talk through Brian's thoughts on fans touching players and question if anything has changed with the AFL media's access to players since the new rules came in. Brian then dissects the state and federal budgets as well as the Tom Brady Roast on Netflix. Later, the boys are joined by Australian Surfing Legend, Mark 'Occy' Occhilupo. Occy, aka 'The Raging Bull' was the World Surfing Champion in 1999 and spent the majority of his professional career in the top 5 of the World Surfing (ASP) rankings. A a goofy-footer, he is known for his powerful and aggressive style. Over many years he developed a deadly forehand rail game and an equally lethal backhand attack, notably, his backhand surfing has been touted by some of the industries most respected identities as the best they have ever seen. Along with his incredible talent, it is his character out of the water that has made Occy such an iconic personally, he's fun, his attitude is infectious and he's just an all-round ripping fella. Occy's life hasn't been all rainbows and sunshine though, he's battled with depression and substance abuse since his early 20s, an illness which subsequently forced him to step away from professional surfing, a decision that at first sent him on a further spiral downward. Eventually, but not without failed attempts, he, along with the help of close friends and supporters, hauled himself bout of the darkness and into a better frame of mind, ultimately, leading to a World Surfing title at the age of 33. His story is undoubtably one of the greatest comeback stories in Australian sporting history. We thank Mark for sharing his story. This episode is brought to you by: Hard Cuddles: Website - hardcuddles.com Instagram - @hard.cuddles Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Mark Occhilupo Producer: Harrison Taylor Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat, where they talk through Brian dubbing Jason Horne-Francis 'The Horny One', and they address the 'Premiership Medals vs Rings' debate. Brian shares the story behind his 'Drainman' post on social media, he talks about meeting one of his idols in Greg Norman and finally, Harrison chairs a few items of concern with the Fitzroy pad with the landlord (Brian). Later, the boys are joined by one of Australia's leading News Presenters, Peter Mitchell. On Channel Seven at 6PM every week-day since 2000, 'Mitch', as he's known, has been bringing the news of the world to homes across Melbourne, his charming, compassionate and humble nature has made him one of the most loved identities in our lives. Mitch has forged an impressive career in news spanning over 40 years as a reporter, producer, writer and presenter, he has covered and witnessed some of the biggest news stories of the past 3 decades including: the Ash Wednesday and Black Saturday bushfires, the death of Princess Diana, September 11, the Bali bombings and the Covid-19 Pandemic. The guys discuss all of these topics and much more, we thank Peter for his time and commend him for his great work. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Peter Mitchell Producer: Harrison Taylor Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some general discussions around footy, LIV Golf and life, where BT got uncharacteristically reflective around how you're remembered after we're gone. Later, the boys are joined by Melbourne pub owner and hospitality industry identity Simon Lennox. Simon has worked in and owned some of Melbourne's most popular venues for over 36 years, notably the Middle Park Hotel, the Beach Hotel, Beaumaris Hotel, Motel nightclub and more recently the Osborne Hotel. Brian and Simon met when Simon played U/19s at Collingwood and then when BT retired from league football, he recruited the young star to the Prahran Football Club. This episode explores Simon’s career in football, one that had him teetering right on the edge of league football for many years, although he wasn’t able to break through at the top level of football, Simon has found great success in the hospitality industry. They discuss what it takes to create a bustling venue and expose which of the Taylor boys have been waking Simon up at midnight to get into the Osborne. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Simon Lennox Producer: Harrison Taylor Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison take on the show in-tandem. They kick things off with some footy chat as well as some broader sports topics.   Later, Harrison quizzes Brian on his playing days with the Richmond Tigers and Collingwood Magpies. BT shares some of his all-time stories and opens up on some things he’s never discussed publicly. This is a cannot miss episode!    This episode is brought to you by: Lawson Lodge: https://www.lawsonlodge.com.au   Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: N/A  Producer: Scott Walton of Producey and Harrison Taylor   Get in touch with us or see more: Email - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

On today’s episode BT goes bang early around his Gather Round observations. Then, Brian’s Content Corner makes a return, his main recommendation being ‘Full Swing’ on Netflix, which spawned LIV Golf vs PGA conversation. Plus, what does Harrison getting stopped in the street for a photo mean for the power dynamics on this show (and his ego).   Next, the boys are joined by former NBA Champion and Australian basketball legend, Andrew Bogut. This chat went pretty much everywhere; Andrew’s basketball journey, NBA team dynamics, personalities on and off the court, the evolution of basketball, the GOAT debate, muscle cars, motorhomes, sports leagues’ drug policies, worldviews and plenty more. We thank Andrew for his time.    This episode is brought to you by: Lawson Lodge: https://www.lawsonlodge.com.au   Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Andrew Bogut  Producer: Scott Walton of Producey and Harrison Taylor   Get in touch with us or see more: Email - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

Brian and Harrison kick of the show by diving into a couple of the AFLs recent off-field controversies, they discuss back-to-back games at the same venue, plus, Brian’s oblivious interaction with Ari Gold from Entourage (actor Jeremy Piven).   Next, the boys are joined by surfing commentator Joe Turpel. Employed by the World Surf League (WSL), Joe is considered the modern voice of professional surfing, with smooth California vocals an encyclopaedic knowledge of surfing, it’s obvious why he’s adored by surf fans across the world. They speak about how he got into surfing and eventually broadcasting, the 101s of professional surfing and some of the gnarliest stories from his time on tour. We thank Joe for his time.     This episode is brought to you by: Taubmans: https://www.taubmans.com.au   Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Joe Turpel  Producer: Scott Walton of Producey and Harrison Taylor   Get in touch with us or see more: Email - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

It's Easter Weekend in the Taylor household and after a few choccies from the Easter bunny and more cups of tea than you can count, they sit down to discuss the world's problems.  First, Rocky Dabscheck joins Brian and Harrison (Rocky featured on the show back on episode 17). They tackle the hot topics and share some updates, including; the AFLs Illicit Drug Policy debate, are Collingwood back / are Brisbane done? Brian’s day at the Rip Curl Bells beach Pro, the Melbourne F1 Grand Prix and they address the passing of the family’s beloved incontinent cat, Tinkerbell. Secondly, Ryan Taylor (eldest son of Brian) joins the show. Ryan is a freelance editor, cameraman and producer primarily working with Seven Sport, he’s also Noah’s dad. This episode is brought to you by: Taubmans: https://www.taubmans.com.au   Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Ryan Taylor & Rocky Dabscheck Producer: Scott Walton of Producey & Harrison Taylor   Get in touch with us or see more: Email - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

Strap yourselves in, this one’s a rollercoaster of emotions. Firstly, Brian and Harrison are ambushed by Dylan Buckley as they talk paint and footy. Dylan is the co-founder of Producey and Clubby Sports, where ‘Life of Brian’ is recorded and produced, he also has his own podcast, ‘Dyl & Friends’.   Secondly, the boys are joined by Richmond AFL legend Mervyn Keane. Merv, or ‘Chunk’ as he’s known, played in 3x premierships for Richmond across the 70s and 80s. Since retiring, Merv had coached and recruited at all levels of football.   Tragically, he suffered incomprehensible personal loss in 2017, a story that is not easy to tell, however, one that he finds refuge in sharing. Recently, Merv released a book ‘You Don’t Understand ’ which chronicles his life as well as his connection and relationship with former Essendon footballer and First Nations man, Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti.   We thank Merv for his courage and time.     This episode is brought to you by: Taubmans: https://www.taubmans.com.au   Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Merv Keane  Producer: Scott Walton of Producey and Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison kick off the show with two BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS, the first being that Brian has a new toy, a ‘Brickies Block Saw’ (riveting), the second being that they’re doing a live show on the Wednesday of Gather Round with Dyl & Friends, The Ressies and Kick It Forward! They continue to carry-on with some footy chatter, specifically BTs visit to GWS and BT’s current list of ‘observations’ (Harrison believes they’re complaints, Brian claims they’re observations). Additionally, is BT and his hometown or Lorne becoming gentrified with the prominence of retail shops like Tommy Bahama?   Finally, wizard level sports researcher and producer, Josh Kay from the Seven Network joins the boys. For more than two decades, Channel Seven sports broadcasters and presenters have come to rely on the knowledge and research of this extremely talented individual. Kay is one of the many working behind the scenes of our great sports broadcasting events in Australia, but his role is quite special, he is one of very few who literally have the ear of the commentators we hear and see, he is feeding them insights, statistics and particulars that help shape and add colour to what we the viewers hear. The man is extremely humble, but we know the level of his ability, he is a walking stats machine, capable of listing off obscure sporting facts and figures from the past to present day. We thank Josh for his time, and we hope you enjoy.     This episode is brought to you by: Taubmans: https://www.taubmans.com.au   Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Josh Kay  Producer: Scott Walton of Producey and Harrison Taylor   Get in touch with us or see more: Email - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week on the show Brian and Harrison are joined by Australian sports journalist Jon Anderson. ‘Ando’ as he’s known has spent 40 years writing for the Herald Sun as well as being involved in a successful breakfast radio program on 3AW. Brian and Ando have known each other since the early 80s and have worked on many projects and pieces together including co-authoring the infamous ‘Taylor Diaries’ together, which was an unofficial behind-scenes account of a football season with the Collingwood Football Club...while BT was an active player…and in a premiership year. The book took readers right into the inner sanctum of the club like no other football book at done before. Ando has an incredible knowledge of Australian sports and has some cracking stories from his time in the media. We thank Ando for his time. Hope you enjoy!    This episode is brought to you by: Taubmans: https://www.taubmans.com.au   Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Jon Anderson  Producer: Scott Walton of Producey and Harrison Taylor   Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison kick off the show with youngest Taylor boy, Jesse. Jesse has just started his first full time job and is feeling a little run down, so he is off course mercilessly ripped for this. The boys discuss some AFL season predictions, the current cushion epidemic in the Taylor household and Brian’s thoughts on Tattoos. Finally, the lads are joined by former AFL player Tommy Sheridan. Tommy is a long-time friend of the family, growing up playing football and basketball with the Taylor boys in Riddells Creek. Drafted by the Fremantle Dockers with pick 16 in 2011, Tommy’s commendable career spanned 9 seasons where he played for both Fremantle and the GWS Giants, but what’s most impressive about Tommy is the path he’s been able to pave away from the field. He’s an entrepreneurial go getter, founding and managing both a sunglass brand, Rixx Eyewear and a digital sports community, Ausmerican Aces. With his strong ambition and hustler attitude, we have no doubt that he will continue to do great things.     This episode is brought to you by: Grimley's - https://grimleys.com.au/   Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Tommy Sheridan Producer: Scott Walton of Producey   Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison are joined by James Brayshaw. JB as he’s known, is one of Australia’s best sports broadcasters, hosting and commentating AFL and cricket nationally on our TV screens and radio waves for over 20 years. JB is an engaging and lively personality, always bringing out the absolute best in his colleagues on and off air. Along with AFL and cricket, he is also well known for his afternoon radio show ‘The Rush Hour’ on MMM.   Brian and JB have been working together since the early 2000s and now call together on the Channel Seven Friday Night Football team. The boys talk about JB’s cricket career, how he got his start in the media, reminisce on the glory days of ‘The Saturday Rub’ and exchange some all-time stories. We thank JB for his time.     This episode is brought to you by: Grimleys: grimleys.com.au   Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: James Brayshaw  Producer: Scott Walton of Producey   Get in touch with us or see more: Email - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison go at it without a guest discussing what an AFL commentator’s preseason looks like, they delve into a few topics making football news, share their thoughts on the NFL Super Bowl, Brian’s Content Corner returns and Harrison tells us about is recent trip to the United States. Plus, a ground-breaking revelation that could crown Brian as one of the greatest inventors of modern times. This episode is brought to you by: Grimleys: grimleys.com.au Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Producer: Scott Walton of Producey   Get in touch with us or see more: Email - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison discuss a few topics including the AFLs announcement around not revealing men’s players bodyweights, BTs greatest footballing memory, what his preparation for the new AFL season looks like, plus, Brian calls out Harrison and ‘his generation’ around their distorted sustainability efforts.   Finally, the boys are joined by Andrew Westacott. Andrew was CEO of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) for 13 years (plus 4 years as GM of Operations). The AGPC is responsible for staging both the Australian Formula1 GP and the Australian MotoGP. In his role as CEO, Andrew and his team have been at the forefront of the success and growth of these events. They touch on the birth and growth of F1 in Australia, the sports politics, personalities, particulars and much more. We thank for Andrew for his time and wish him luck with his new role as Executive Chairman with the Bangarra Family Group and his responsibilities on the Western Bulldogs (AFL) Board. This episode is brought to you by: Grimleys: https://grimleys.com.au   Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Andrew Westacott Producer: Scott Walton of Producey and Harrison Taylor   Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison skip the entrée and go straight to the main meal… Esteemed Sports Journalist Tony Jones joins the show to chat about his career in journalism from getting his start on country radio to the 9NEWS desk, the Olympics and beyond. BT and Tony have worked together for many years and share some cracking stories from their time in the industry. This episode is brought to you by: Grimleys: https://grimleys.com.au   Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Tony Jones Producer: Scott Walton of Producey   Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison take on the show in-tandem. They kick things off with some recent happenings; Lorne Pier to Pub observations, Ash Barty’s Foundation launch, thoughts on the Australian Open, Liam Neeson in Walhalla and ‘you would die for you kids, but would you get healthy for them’. Later, Harrison quizzes Brian on his upbringing in Mandurah, Western Australia, the days before he was a big-shot league footballer. You’d be shocked to hear what him and his gang ‘The Rocks’ got up to back in the day. This episode is brought to you by Clubby Sports   Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Producer: Scott Walton of Producey   Get in contact with us or see more: Email - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Youtube - @clubbysports Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison whip through what Brian has been up to this summer, discuss the Clayton Oliver saga, address the GOAT debate, plus Brian’s content corner is back. Finally, the boys are joined by Michael Turner. Mick as he’s known, is an AFL legend who played for the Geelong Football Club. Not only did Mick have an illustrious career with the Geelong Cats, he was also the Geelong Falcons U/18 talent manager for 25 years, a program that produced some of the AFLs greatest players in recent times. In early 2023 Michael was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer and has had an incredible battle over the past 12 months. We commend Michael for his strength and thank him for his time.  This episode is brought to you by Clubby Sports   Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Michael Turner Producer: Scott Walton of Producey and Harrison Taylor   Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

It’s Boxing Day in the Taylor household and after their 12th serving of Christmas pudding the boys decided to momentarily cease solving all of the world’s problems at the dining table and record an impromptu podcast. They grabbed the next two intelligent people at the family Christmas and pressed record.  The two gentleman who join the show are James Rowbottom and Rocky Dabscheck. James is an AFL footballer with the Sydney Swans and is also Brian’s nephew. Rocky is a talented musician, intellectual and genuine eccentric, he’s also a long time friend and surrogate member of the Taylor family. This episode is brought to you by Clubby Sports   Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guests: James Rowbottom and Rocky Dabscheck Producer: Scott Walton of Producey   Get in contact with us or see more: Email - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Youtube - @clubbysports Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison discuss a few recent sporting topics including David Warners performance in the recent test against Pakistan and Bailey Smith’s ACL injury. The boys the then joined by Jesse Taylor aka Pipsqueak (brother & son) as they share a few recent family related stories: firstly, a home invasion / robbery that took place at their Fitzroy home, and secondly, Jesse explains why Sir Ian Botham’s granddaughter slept on their coach. Finally, a few members of the notorious ‘Fitzroy Garage Sesh’ join the show to unpack the viral sensation that took over TikTok feeds across the world in December 2022. The For those who aren’t aware the ‘Fitzroy Garage Sesh’ is a video that was posted shared on social that features a group of mates enjoying pre drinks for one of their birthdays. You might ask why on earth something as rudimentary as this would permeate through everyone’s social media feed and eventually win TikTok Australia’s Video of the Year, listen in and you’d find out. This episode is brought to you by Clubby Sports   Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Jesse Taylor Producer: Scott Walton of Producey   Get in contact with us or see more: Email - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Youtube - @clubbysports Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison discuss a few recent weddings that BT has attended (James Brayshaw’s & Sam Grimley’s), the hysteria around the Harley Reid and Dustin Martin pre-season ‘injuries’, what’s been happening down in Lorne (the Angling & Aquatic Club AGM + the farm hand Billy light fires during fire restrictions). The boys are then joined by one of Australia’s (and the world’s) leading Orthopaedic Surgeons, Greg Hoy. Greg Hoy is an Orthopedic Surgeon, specialising in Shoulder, Upper Limb and Hand Surgery. He has worked with some of the biggest athletes, teams and sporting bodies in the world. This episode is brought to you by Clubby Sports   Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Greg Hoy Producer: Scott Walton of Producey   Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian goes solo as Harrison is unavailable ( / had enough of his dad), he is joined by close friend Dan Trimble. Dan is a former member of the Special Operations Group and a Victoria Police Superintendent. Being involved in the Police force for over 35 years, Dan has an array of incredible stories and insights to share, from SOG training, chasing some of Australia’s most wanted criminals, bomb squad incidents, gathering intelligence, bank robberies and much more. We thank Dan for his time. This episode is brought to you by: Grimleys: https://grimleys.com.au   Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Dan Trimble Producer: Scott Walton of Producey   Get in contact with us or see more: Email - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Youtube - @clubbysports Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison are joined by AFL superstar, Dion Prestia. Dion is a 3 x Premiership player and best & fairest with the Richmond Football Club, he is also a close friend of one of Brian’s other dirtbag sons, Jordan. They chat with Dion about his upbringing in the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne, his footballing journey and what he hopes to tackle in the future. Later, Dion stuck around with the boys as the aforementioned Jordan and their other mate, Josh join the show to unpack chat their recent 5-month European escapade. They share some cracking travel stories, give their travel tips and hacks and of course, hurl some top tier banter at each other. This episode is brought to you by: Grimleys: https://grimleys.com.au   Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Dion Prestia Producer: Scott Walton of Producey   Get in contact with us or see more: Email - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Youtube - @clubbysports Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison briefly discuss the AFL draft and BT explains what the AFLs ‘Round Zero’ is all about. They share their thoughts on the NBA season thus far, plus, ‘Brian’s Content Corner’ gets a second run. Finally, esteemed Australian Cinematographer, David Connell joins the show to chat to the boys about film making, stories from Hollywood and plenty more. Dave was born in Melbourne and has had an impressive career in film and television spanning some 40 years, working with some of the biggest names in the industry. He is now based in the US and is still working on several major international projects. We thank Dave for his time. This episode is brought to you by: Grimleys: https://grimleys.com.au   Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: David Connell Producer: Scott Walton of Producey and Harrison Taylor   Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week on the show BT and Harrison talk through a few things football, BTs thoughts from the AFL trade period and some draft buzz (or lack thereof). Harrison also attempts to launch a new segment called ‘Brian’s Content Corner’ (a work in progress). Finally, AFL legend Mick Malthouse joins the boys. Mick is one of the most famous names in the sport, the league’s all-time leader in wins as a coach and a champion player, he holds 4 x Premiership medallions, 3 x as a coach and 1 x as a player. This conversation is an absolute masterclass in coaching as Mick touches on mentoring, building relationships, communication and mindset. This episode is brought to you by: Grimleys: https://grimleys.com.au   Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Mick Malthouse Producer: Scott Walton of Producey and Harrison Taylor   Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

After a little hiatus, BT and Harrison are back! On this episode they share some updates on what’s been going on in their world, tell some tales from their recent family holiday, Brian also reveals his best holiday ever (a must listen) and finally, some ‘light’ footy chat was had around the Melbourne Football Club. This episode is brought to you by: Grimleys: https://grimleys.com.au   Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Producer: Scott Walton of Producey   Get in contact with us or see more: Email - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Youtube - @clubbysports Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

BT takes us behind the scenes after a historic Collingwood win covering the big moments from the game, BTs pregame build-up, including his interaction with NBA legend Scottie Pippen, plus the post-game celebrations from within the Magpies inner sanctum. This episode is brought to you by: Grimleys: https://grimleys.com.au   Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Producer: Scott Walton of Producey   Get in contact with us or see more: Email - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Youtube - @clubbysports Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

It’s the biggest week on the AFL calendar, the big dance awaits! Today BT and Harrison chat through what Grand Final week looks for BT, detailing all the ins and outs; the luncheons, the meetings, broadcast schedules, the Melbourne buzz and what it’s like to commentate on the day. The boys are then joined by Tania Taylor (Mrs T / ‘The Darl’ / Brian’s wife / Harrison’s mum)! Tania is the gate keeper and rock of the Taylor family, a known haver of a good time, fashion icon and self-proclaimed astrology guru. How did Brian and Tania meet? How have they thrived together for 37 years while seemingly having nothing in common? How does Tania put up with Brian? What was it like raising 4 crazy boys? All will be revealed. This episode is brought to you by: Grimleys: https://grimleys.com.au   Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Tania Taylor Producer: Scott Walton of Producey   Get in contact with us or see more: Email - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Youtube - @clubbysports Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

Today BT and Harrison kick off proceedings with some footy talk; Brayden Maynard free to play and what that means to football generally, plus the long term concerns and considerations around concussions in our game. The boys then work through the history of pets in the family and all of their bizarre ailments and predicaments. Finally, legendary journalist and AFL community icon, Mike Sheahan joins the show. Best known for his show on Fox Footy ‘Open Mike’ and his yearly ‘Top 50’ AFL players feature in the Herald Sun, Mike has been analysing, explaining, reporting, and showcasing the whole fabric of football for over 50 years, including 20 years as chief football writer for The Herald, The Sunday Age and Herald Sun; and also on ABC and 3AW radio; on the Seven, Nine and Fox Sports networks; and through two books. This episode is brought to you by: Grimleys: https://grimleys.com.au   Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Mike Sheahan Producer: Scott Walton of Producey   Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

Today BT and Harrison kick off proceedings with some footy talk; finals footy, welcoming back Mark Thompson into the footy community, and should we be worried about the AFLs delay with the CBA. BT then walked us through what a full Friday night commentary build up looks like, as well as a Prahran Boys follow up story and our first ‘mail bag’ (one question). Finally, the boys are joined by AFLW star and boxing champion, Tayla Harris. This episode is brought to you by: Grimleys: https://grimleys.com.au   Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Tayla Harris Producer: Scott Walton of Producey and Harrison Taylor   Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

Today BT and Harrison roll through a few footy topics including; what it means to a player to be named an All-Australian, who gets picked for finals/Grand Final commentary teams, did GWS really not know they needed a goal to get a home final?, and Buddy Franklin’s send off. BT then spoke about what he’d been up to that week, a conversation that lead to a story about that time he started an almost catastrophic grass fire on the farm. Finally, they were joined by former Prahran Football Club GM (Richard Smith) & Runner (John Clarkson) to do a deep dive on BT’s playing & coaching days at the club (1991-93), exposing some cracking tales including; bugging the away change rooms and the preseason camp that left several in hospital. This episode is brought to you by: Grimleys: https://grimleys.com.au   Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guests: Richard Smith and John Clarkson Producer: Scott Walton of Producey   Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

Today BT, Harrison and Jesse (youngest Taylor brother) kick off the episode by giving a brief rundown on the Taylor family hierarchy. They launched into some quick-fire footy topics; the Brody Grundy experiment, the controversial finish to the Crows vs Swans game, team success models: System vs Personnel. Finally, they caught up with Channel Seven colleague and AFL legend Matthew Richardson. Affectionately known as ‘Richo’, Matthew is an icon of the Richmond Football Club, expert commentator on Channel Seven and 3AWs coverage of the AFL, and one of the most loved and humble humans in football. This episode is brought to you by: Grimleys: https://grimleys.com.au   Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Matthew Richardson Producer: Scott Walton of Producey and Harrison Taylor   Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

Today Harrison grills BT about why he’s afraid to take Mrs T to Europe for her birthday, they touch on their big night out watching the Boomers, discuss how we can capitalize on the momentum of women’s sport in Australia and what role government funding plays within that, they pondered why AFL clubs are so secretive about minor injuries, before chatting with the voice of world cycling, Matt Keenan.   Born and raised in the northern suburbs of Melbourne, Matt fell in love with cycling as a young lad, he dreamed of going to the Tour de France, and after many years of hard work, methodical dedication to his craft and passion for his sport, he eventually got to the Tour, just not as a cyclist as the dreams suggested. Instead, he’s now the main man on SBSs coverage of the Tour (and many other of the world’s biggest cycling events). Separate from his work as a broadcaster, Matt is humble, charismatic, an incredible storyteller and much like the rest of Australia, he has a great love of sport. This episode is brought to you by: Grimleys: https://grimleys.com.au   Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Matt Keenan Producer: Scott Walton of Producey and Harrison Taylor   Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

Today BT and Harrison speak about the recent AFL retirement announcements, what life is really like post football, Brian shares a story about a time when he was hooked on morphine, before chatting with the Australian icon, Shane Jacobson.  Shane is an Australian actor, director, writer, and comedian, best known for his role as Kenny Smyth in ‘Kenny’. Shane and Brian have worked on several projects together and are uncannily similar operators, tune in for some high quality storytelling and all-time banter. This episode is brought to you by: Grimleys: https://grimleys.com.au   Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Shane Jacobson Producer: Scott Walton of Producey   Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

Welcome to the Life of Brian. Today BT and son Harrison intro the podcast ahead of a big episode #1. They kicked off by getting to the bottom of Brian's big night at the Logies, then they discussed the origins of 'Roaming Brian', exposed wife Tania in a probing story from a family trip to New York and finally, touched on the significance of Buddy Franklin's illustrious career. This episode is brought to you by: Grimleys: https://grimleys.com.au   Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Producer: Scott Walton of Producey and Harrison Taylor   Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast