The Working Class
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! Tune in and have some fun!
Episodes
30 episodes
S02E08 - Matt Connolly - Business owner, maritime engineer/project manager.
On this episode I’m talking to Matt Connolly. Matt has led an interesting career in the maritime industry which has taken him around the world in a number of capacities. After suffering a potentially life affecting injury in his fir...
S02E07 - Andy Cole - Occupational therapist, North Queensland Cowboys biggest fan, rock star!
On this episode I’m talking to Andy Cole. Andy had a plan, get to the U.S. and play music with some of his idols, which he achieved. Playing alongside some of the worlds biggest bands at major festivals, as well as writing/recording...
S02E06 - Nigel Beatty - Superyachts, Royal British Navy, watermelon salesman, anti-entrepreneur.
On this episode I’m talking to Nigel Beatty. Nigel, like most of us, struggled to find direction early on in life. This resulted in Nigel reinventing himself a number of times to pursue passion and other interests which led him from...
S02E05 - Brian Connell - fast cars, tyres, mags and good times.
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 Austra...
S02E04 - Gavin Great - electrician, managing director, electrician......coolant salesman.......?
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 a...
S02E03 Michael Quinn, ex army intelligence officer, conflict resolution specialist, CEO
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 intell...
S02E02 Will Stormont, ex-soldier, personal trainer, mental health advocate.
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) perso...
S02E01 Adam Cerutti "Crazy Adam". Tattooist/artist.
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...
S01E21. Just the music
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...
S01E20. Peter Gill, radio icon.
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 ...
S01E19. Tanya Murphy, scuba instructor, journalist, musician.
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 ...
S01E17. Matt Donnellan. Executive chef.
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...
S01E16. Jacqueline Larsen vocal coach/events coordinator
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.<...
S01E18. Curtis Pitt, member of Parliament.
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...
S01E15. Colin Baumgartner, production engineer.
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...
S01E14. Brett Robinson, performance coach/podcaster
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 ev...
S01E13. Kirsten Young. Primary school PE teacher.
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'...
S01E12. Matt Templeton. Naval officer. Hydrographer.
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.&...
S01E11. Andy Hall. Remedial massage therapist.
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 cal...
S01E10. James "Jimmy" Blee. Entrepreneur.
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 beginni...
S01E09. Wayne Fielder. Tennis coach, from the UK to sunny North Queensland.
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 ...
S01E08. Tristan Barton. Musician, producer, composer.
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 i...
S01E07. Shaun Carroll. United States Air Force pilot. CV-22 Osprey pilot/evaluator.
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 asi...
S01E06. Seamus Breeze. Rock doctor!! (a.k.a.) Geologist.
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 ...
S01E05. Kat Bruce. Mechanical engineer. From prestige cars, to super yachts, to working with the military.
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...