The Dusty Allen Show

From sleeping at local ovals and demonstrating antisocial behaviour, former professional basketballer Greg Hire shares how a chance encounter with a head coach set him on a path that would change his life for the better. 

 

A self-confessed member of WA's 'KGB' growing up, he explains why his difficult upbringing gave him the insight and perspective to give back to the community that helped him as a teenager. We also deep dive into the stigma that still surrounds mental health in our community. 

 

If you wish to find out more about his charity and how they aim to educate their participants about the importance of mental health and wellbeing, you can check it out here:

 

https://stitchintime.org.au/ 

 

You can also follow along Greg's journey on instagram

 

Paul Mackinnon is a run technique and gait training specialist, specialising in performance and injury prevention. We dive into some of the common fears that people have around running and how to overcome them. 

A former professional hockey player, he shares some hilarious tales from his time travelling the world playing hockey in Europe and sneaking into Olympic Villages.

You can check out what Paul does best by visiting his website The Balanced Runner or his instagram @thebalancedrunner 

 

 - This episode was recorded at Backlot Studios Melbourne. Check em out for all your audio recording and production needs @the_backlot_studios

Max Gawn is the captain of the Melbourne Football Club. He opens up about his leadership and what it's like to lead a group of millennials in sport, as well as the impact the typical 'male banter' can have on an individual and group. He shares what a performance mindset looks like in the most trying of conditions as well as some fascinating insights on his leadership style. 

 

This episode is sponsored by our friends from IAMTHIRSTY. For a special addition to your drink or cocktail at home or at a function, check out iamthirsty.com.au or @iamthirstyau on Instagram. You can purchase online as well as view their full list of stockists. Don't forget to use the code THIRSTYFORDUSTY to get 20% off.  

Tjimari Sanderson-Milera has taken it upon himself to educate his community and beyond on the rich indigenous culture of Australia. A proud Kokatha and Narungga man, he is the founder and director of Kumarninthi Cultural Education, which means ‘becoming one’. He’s ensuring that todays children have the knowledge to be culturally respectful for all indigenous peoples moving forward.

You can check out on instagram at @kumarninthi or at www.kumarninthi.com.au

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This episode is sponsored by our friends from IAMTHIRSTY. For a special addition to your drink or cocktail at home or at a function, check out iamthirsty.com.au or @iamthirstyau on Instagram. You can purchase online as well as view their full list of stockists. Don't forget to use the code THIRSTYFORDUSTY to get 20% off.  

 

Brendan Major is a man of many talents. Premiership Coach. Dr of Philosophy in Neuroscience. PHD holder and self confessed process freak.

We chat about the origins of strength and conditioning in sport, the impact of concussions on athletes and what he has learned does and doesn't work in coaching athletes...and what the corporate world can learn from it. 

A truly informative and fun conversation. 

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Ali Day is an Iron Man. Not the triathlon kind, but the Aussie surfing kind. And he's good. Bloody good. He's won every event possible, even a few times over. But one freak accident nearly took it all away...

Aside from being a champion on the sand and in the surf, Ali is an incredible human away from his sport. We take a deep dive into his mental health journey and the tools that he implemented to get him out of a dark place mentally. This is a really insightful and inspiring chat for anyone who likes to look after their mental health

Father. DJ. Run Club Founder. Yoga Instructor. There is not much Charlie Dark can't do. Growing up in the 80s to immigrant parents from West Africa in the gritty South London scene, Charlie shares stories of his days listening to pirate radio, attending posh schools and how music saved and then transformed his life. He also tells of how he came to be a runner and how he actually enjoys meeting people who he has nothing in common with.

 

Touring with some of the biggest musical acts on the planet, Charlie Dark has lived a life and he shares many funny, frustrating and fantastic stories in a conversation that will fill your cup, no matter what you're in to. 

 

You can follow Charlie at @daddydarkrdc or @run.dem.crew to catch up on all his goings on!

Culture doesn't just happen. Emile Studham is the co-founder of Performance By Design, which specialises in creating high-performance culture in the corporate environment. 

 

Emile shares his at times hilarious story of business successes and failures and how they have shaped him as a person and a professional. This podcast is a must for anyone who wants to grow as an individual or help their team grow. 

 

https://performancebydesign.co/ 

From country teacher to coaching one of the inaugural AFL clubs, Mark 'Bomber' Riley has seen a lot of things and has the stories to prove it. 

He shares what it was like to coach one of the modern greats Chris Judd, to his somewhat love/hate relationship with sports media. A loveable rogue who loves a yarn, Bomber takes you on a ride from country WA to Australia's capital with some classic tales and life lessons. 

Melissa Tapper is both an Olympian & Paralympian. Overcoming an accident at birth, she has become one of Australia's best table tennis players. Her story sets an incredible example for aspiring female and para-athletes every where. 

You can follow her on instagram at @millytapper

You can check out her clothing line Southwest Society here.

Check out the table tennis robot here.