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🎙️ THE HARRY DEAKES COMEBACK – PART 1From the edge… to a second chance There are episodes you record…  And then there are episodes that stay with you. This is one of them. This isn’t about fame.  This isn’t about headlines. This is about a 24-year-old bloke who went toe-to-toe with the black dog…  and somehow found his way back. Not perfectly.  Not overnight.  But day by day. Step by step. ⚠️ THE REALITY FOR YOUNG BLOKES RIGHT NOW What Harry opens up about in this episode…  is something happening all around us. The party cycle.  The pressure.  The expectation to keep showing up like everything’s fine… when it’s not. And how easy it is to get caught in it. What starts as a good time…  can slowly turn into something else. Something heavier.  Something harder to escape. And the scariest part? 👉 Most people don’t even see it happening. 💔 WHEN IT ALL STARTS TO FALL APART This is where the story gets real. Because Harry doesn’t hold back. He talks about the dark periods…  the struggles…  the moments where things could’ve gone very differently. And this is the part so many people will relate to— 👉 Fighting battles in silence  👉 Feeling stuck  👉 Wondering how the hell you got there It’s raw.  It’s honest.  And it’s exactly what more people need to hear. ❤️ THE DIFFERENCE – FAMILY But here’s what stood out more than anything… Family. When things got tough…  when most people would’ve walked away… His family stepped in. They backed him.  They supported him.  They held him together when he couldn’t do it himself. And that’s something not everyone has. Which is why this story matters. Because for every Harry…  there’s someone out there going through the same thing… alone. ⚡ THIS IS WHY THIS EPISODE MATTERS This episode isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about starting the conversation. It’s about letting people know— 👉 You’re not alone  👉 You’re not broken  👉 And things can turn Not instantly.  Not easily. But they can. 🔥 PART 2 – COMING SOON If Part 1 is the fall… Part 2 is the rebuild. We’re talking recovery.  Mindset.  Family support.  Stepping into purpose. And how Harry turned his life around and launched his own business— 👉 East West Electrical A business built on resilience, discipline, and doing things the right way. No shortcuts. Just real growth. 🤝 SUPPORT THE TRIBE Who Is Your Hero is independent. No big media backing.  No subscriptions. Just real stories… helping real people. If this episode hit home— 👉 Share it with someone who needs it  👉 Start a conversation  👉 Tell your people you love them And if you want to support the mission— 👉 GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/a6e40c460 🎧 LISTEN NOW This is one every young Aussie needs to hear. Raw.  Unfiltered.  Real. Because sometimes… Hearing someone else’s story  is the thing that helps you stay one more day. — A Who Is Your Hero Production – Buzz #WhoIsYourHero #HeroUp #MensMentalHealth #RealTalk #Resilience #ComebackStory #Family #StayAnotherDay #Tribe Support the show

🎙️ Clint Mackay – Part 2 | Breath, Truth & Becoming Your Own Hero In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Buzz sits back down with Clint Mackay — and this is where things go deeper. From the beaches of Australia to the birthplace of yoga in India, Clint shares how his journey through injury, pain, and self-discovery opened his eyes to a completely different way of living. This episode dives into: 🔥 What India really taught him about life, presence, and simplicity  🔥 Why modern life is keeping people distracted, busy… but unfulfilled  🔥 The truth about “freedom” — and why it might not be what you think  🔥 Lightning Ridge, adventure, and what we’ve lost in the cities  🔥 Relationships, growth, and learning to listen instead of react  🔥 The power of values — and why Clint replaced “freedom” with “adventure” And then… one of the most powerful answers we’ve had on the podcast: 👉 Who is your hero? Clint’s answer might just change the way you look at your own life. This isn’t just a podcast — it’s a conversation about waking up, slowing down, and becoming the best version of yourself. 🎧 Available on all major platforms: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Buzzsprout 💥 Support the podcast / Join the Tribe: Patreon 👉 https://www.patreon.com/whoisyourhero GoFundMe 👉 https://gofund.me/a6e40c460 Your support helps us share more real stories and reach more people who need to hear them. 📩 Want to share your story or sponsor an episode? Email: [email protected] #WhoIsYourHero #HeroUp #RealTalk #MensMentalHealth #Resilience #TribeVsSystem #PodcastAustralia #Growth #Awareness #BeYourOwnHero Support the show

🔥 EPISODE 52 – PART 3 (FINAL): REN PEDERSEN OAM 🎙️ Pain Into Purpose – The Final Chapter This is it, legends… the final chapter of one of the most powerful stories ever told on Who Is Your Hero. If you’ve followed Part 1 and Part 2, you already know — this isn’t just a podcast… this is a journey. A journey through:  💔 heartbreak  💪 resilience  👨‍👧 fatherhood  🔥 purpose  🇦🇺 mateship  …and what happens when a man refuses to let tragedy be the end of the story. In Part 3, we go deeper than ever. This is where Ren opens up about:  • Life after loss  • The memories that never leave  • The mates that carry you  • The truth about asking for help  • The role of faith, purpose, and meaning  • And why sometimes… the smallest moments matter the most You’ll hear raw honesty.  You’ll hear humour.  You’ll hear pain.  And you’ll hear something even more powerful… 👉 hope ❤️ At the centre of everything is Amy A daughter.  A fighter.  A legacy. This episode lands as we reflect on the anniversary of Amy’s passing — so we ask you to take a moment… a real moment… to honour her, and every family walking this road right now. 💥 NOW IT’S YOUR TURN TO HELP Ren isn’t just telling a story — he’s building a mission. 👉 Ren’s Million Dollar Mission is funding critical research into DIPG — one of the most aggressive childhood brain cancers in the world. And right now, Ren is chasing something BIG: 💥 THE 1000 CLUB 👉 1,000 people donating $1,000 each If you’re in a position to give — this is your moment. 🔗 Donate here:  👉 www.ccia.org.au/event/rens-million-dollar-mission/home Even if you can’t donate — share it, talk about it, spread it. Because this is how change happens. 🙏 On behalf of every DIPG family in the fight: THANK YOU. 🎧 Listen now:  👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2601611/episodes/18935435 💛 Support the podcast & help us keep sharing these stories:  👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2601611/support 🌍 Learn more about the mission:  👉 www.rensmilliondollarmission.com This is more than an episode. This is legacy.  This is purpose.  This is what a real hero looks like. 🎙️ Episode 52 – Part 3: Ren Pedersen OAM – AVAILABLE NOW #WhoIsYourHero #HeroUp #RenPedersen #RensMillionDollarMission #DIPG #ChildhoodCancer #MensMentalHealth #Resilience #Community #AussiePride #RealTalk #PodcastAustralia Support the show

Episode 52 – Ren Pedersen (Part 2): Pain into Purpose In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Buzz sits back down with Ren Pedersen to go deeper into the mission, the mindset, and the fight that grew from unimaginable loss. After sharing the heartbreak of losing his daughter Amy to DIPG in Part 1, Ren now opens up about what came next — rebuilding after devastation, recalibrating through divorce and burnout, earning his commercial helicopter licence in his fifties, and returning to unfinished business with a mission that is now creating real hope for families facing childhood brain cancer. This episode dives into Ren’s Million Dollar Mission, the rise of DIPG research in Australia, the power of purpose, and the incredible momentum behind the cause — including the huge support of the Nielsen Foundation’s $250,000 donation. More than just a story about grief, this is a story about resilience, service, support, and refusing to stay down when life has every right to expect you to. This episode is also being released on the anniversary of Amy’s passing, making this conversation even more meaningful as we honour her life and the legacy that continues to help children and families around the world. In this episode, we cover:  Rebuilding after loss, divorce, and burnout  Why Ren got his commercial helicopter licence in his fifties  The creation of Ren’s Million Dollar Mission Raising serious money for DIPG research in Australia  The $250,000 Nielsen Foundation donation Support, resilience, recalibration, and purpose  Why families facing DIPG today have more hope than ever before A raw, inspiring, and deeply human conversation about not staying down. Please take a moment for Amy today — and if this story moves you, support Ren’s Million Dollar Mission and help keep the fight going. Support the show

Episode 54 – Clint Mackay (Part 1): From Pain to Presence – Breath, Tribe & Awakening In Part 1 of this powerful chat, Buzz sits down with Clint Mackay — son of Greg Mackay, a man known for grit, storytelling and never giving up — for a deep conversation about family, toughness, pain, purpose and waking up to life. Clint opens up about growing up in the Mackay tribe, the lessons his father passed down, and the early moments that made him question the normal path society lays out for us. The conversation then turns raw as Clint shares the serious back injuries that left him relying on huge amounts of painkillers, the dark mental toll that came with it, and the moment yoga became more than a stereotype — it became a lifeline. This episode is about more than stretching or wellness trends. It’s about discipline, breath, self-awareness, and what happens when life forces you to rebuild from the inside out. In this episode:  The Mackay family and growing up in a busy tribe  Lessons from Greg Mackay on resilience and never giving up  Why storytelling shapes how we see our lives  Questioning the system from a young age  Severe back injuries and hitting rock bottom  How yoga became Clint’s path back to healing  Why more Aussie blokes should rethink yoga A big shoutout to Rebel Wellness, Clint and Sharna’s online coaching platform, where breathwork, movement, discipline and epigenetic profiling come together to help people better understand their bodies and reset their health. 👉 Check them out at rebelwellness4581.com 👉 And tell ’em Buzz sent ya. Part 2 is on the way. #WhoIsYourHero #HeroUp #RealTalk #Resilience #Breathwork #Yoga #RebelWellness #MensHealth #Awakening Support the show

pisode Name Episode 53: Kara Robinson — Laughter, Service & Shellshocked Comedy Buzzsprout Description What happens when comedy becomes more than just a laugh? In Episode 53 of Who Is Your Hero, Buzz sits down with Kara Robinson — Brisbane comedian, community-minded storyteller, and a driving force behind Shellshocked Comedy, a project helping veterans and their families reconnect through humour, honesty, and shared experience. This is a powerful conversation about far more than stand-up. Kara opens up about her early life in Papua New Guinea, the contrast of growing up around violence and then adjusting to Australia, and how humour can become both a coping mechanism and a bridge between pain and healing. The episode explores:  Kara’s path into comedy during Covid  Why veteran humour is so raw, dark, and real  The moment she realised comedy could help veterans open up  The growth of Shellshocked Comedy Why partners and families of veterans need support too  Breaking trauma cycles and building a better future  How laughter can make people feel seen, safe, and not alone This is a raw, honest, and at times hilarious chat about service, resilience, mental health, healing, and the power of human connection. Big plug for Kara’s upcoming Brisbane show: Spirit of Service A collaboration between Dog Tag Whiskey and Shellshocked Comedy 🔥 Headlined by Nick Cody 📅 23rd April 🕕 Doors open 6pm 📍 Hoppers Brewing Co, Albion Tickets: Find Kara on Instagram: @kararobinsoncomedian Or search: Spirit of Service Brisbane on Eventbrite If this episode means something to you, share it with someone who needs it. Because sometimes healing doesn’t begin with a big speech… Sometimes it starts with a laugh. Who Is Your Hero — real stories, real people, real resilience. Support the show

Episode 52 – Ren Pedersen (Part 1): Pain Into Purpose In this deeply moving episode of Who Is Your Hero, Buzz sits down with Ren Pedersen at the C-Bar in Townsville for one of the most powerful conversations yet. Ren is many things — a Burdekin local, a crane driver, a father, and a man who has lived through every parent’s worst nightmare. After losing his young daughter Amy to DIPG, one of the most aggressive childhood brain cancers, Ren made a promise that would change the course of his life forever. Instead of retreating into grief, he turned pain into purpose. In Part 1, Ren opens up about his early life growing up in the Burdekin, the values that shaped him, the raw reality of hearing the diagnosis no parent should ever hear, and the emotional toll that childhood cancer takes on a family. This is not just a story of heartbreak — it is a story of grit, loyalty, love, and a father’s refusal to let tragedy be the final word. This episode is honest, human, and incredibly important. In this episode, we cover: Growing up in the Burdekin and small-town valuesFamily, loyalty, and the people who shape usThe devastating diagnosis of DIPGAmy’s battle and the reality of childhood brain cancerThe emotional toll on parents, siblings, marriage, and family lifeWhy hope still matters, even in the darkest momentsThe early seeds of what would become Ren’s missionRen’s story is one of unimaginable pain — but also unbelievable strength. This is Part 1 of a conversation that will stay with you. 🎙️ Listen now and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that even in the darkest chapters, purpose can still rise. #WhoIsYourHero #RenPedersen #PainIntoPurpose #DIPG #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #Townsville #PodcastAustralia #Resilience #Hope #RealStories Support the show

🎙️ EPISODE BLOG — WHO IS YOUR HERO“The One We Couldn’t Cut” Some episodes you plan…  Some you structure…  Some you split into clean little parts so they fit nice and tidy… 👉 This wasn’t one of them. This episode…  Just kept going — and for all the right reasons. Because when the conversation is real…  When the walls come down…  When truth starts flowing without filters… You don’t interrupt that. You don’t force a break. You let it breathe. 🔥 WHAT YOU’RE ABOUT TO HEAR This isn’t a highlight reel. This is the full journey. The laughs.  The heavy moments.  The uncomfortable truths.  The raw honesty that most people avoid… And the kind of conversation that reminds you: 👉 We’re all carrying something. There were moments in this episode where we could’ve stopped…  We could’ve wrapped it up and said, “That’s Part 1…” But it didn’t feel right. Because life doesn’t come in neat little parts. And neither do the stories that matter most. 💥 WHY THIS ONE MATTERS This episode represents everything Who Is Your Hero stands for: Real peopleReal storiesReal conversationsNo filtersJust truth. And sometimes…  Truth takes time. ❤️ A MESSAGE TO YOU (THE LISTENER) If you’ve made it through this episode —  If you’ve stayed the distance… That says something about you. Because not everyone is willing to sit in the raw. Not everyone is willing to listen…  Really listen. So here’s your challenge: 👉 Don’t just listen — act. Reach out to someone you’ve been thinking aboutSay what needs to be saidTell someone what they mean to youBecause we say it all the time here… Don’t wait for the funeral to give the eulogy.🤝 THANK YOU TO OUR GUEST To our guest on this episode… Thank you. For the honesty.  For the vulnerability.  And for trusting this platform with your story. That takes courage — and it matters more than you know. 🚀 HELP US BUILD THE TRIBE If this episode hit you… 👉 Share it  👉 Tag a mate  👉 Post it up Because every share helps this message reach someone who might need it. 🌍 WHO IS YOUR HERO DAY — MARCH 19 This movement is bigger than a podcast. On March 19… Take 19 minutes and tell someone what they mean to you. Say it now.  Don’t wait. And if you can — share your moment with us. Let’s make this go viral in year one. 💛 SUPPORT THE MOVEMENT If you believe in what we’re building…  If these stories matter to you… You can support here: 👉 https://ko-fi.com/whoisyourhero  👉 https://gofund.me/a6e40c460 Every bit helps us keep these stories alive. 🎧 LISTEN NOW This one’s not a quick listen…  And it’s not meant to be. Take your time with it. Sit in it. Feel it. 🎙️ FINAL WORD This wasn’t just an episode. This was a reminder… That real conversations still matter.  That people still matter.  And that your story — 👉 It matters too. I’m Buzz… This is Who Is Your Hero And as always… 👉 Hero up. ❤️ Support the show

Episode 50Awakenings In Real Life – Dan Cohen (Part 2) What if the person you thought you lost… was still there? In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Dan Cohen, author of Awakenings In Real Life, we dive deeper into the extraordinary moments that inspired his book and the lessons that came from witnessing his father’s awakening from dementia. After years in the grip of dementia, Dan experienced a moment that changed everything — a brief but powerful return of awareness that reminded his family that the man they loved was still inside. But this episode is about more than that moment. It’s about the many “mini awakenings” that happen throughout life — the small realizations, the quiet lessons, and the moments of perspective that shape who we become. In this episode Buzz and Dan explore: • Why people living with dementia should never be written off  • The remarkable horse racing moment that proved awareness can still exist  • How writing Awakenings In Real Life helped Dan process the journey with his father • Why memories are a choice and how we choose to remember our loved ones • The importance of empathy, perspective, and listening to people’s stories • Why everyone deserves to be heard Dan also shares a powerful message for anyone who still has their parents with them today. Make time for them. Life moves quickly. Work, family responsibilities, and the daily grind can distract us from the people who matter most. But as Dan reminds us, time with our parents is priceless — and once it's gone, we never get it back. World Who Is Your Hero Day – March 19 This episode also leads us into something special. March 19 is World Who Is Your Hero Day. The challenge is simple: Take 19 minutes out of your day and tell someone why they matter to you. It could be your parents, partner, children, siblings, or even a friend who helped you through a difficult time. Because sometimes the most powerful words we can say are the ones we never get around to saying. Support the Podcast If you enjoy Who Is Your Hero and would like to support the show, you can help us keep sharing these powerful stories. You can support the podcast through: • Patreon • GoFundMe • Sharing the podcast with friends and family Every share, listen, and message helps grow the community and allows these stories to reach people who may need them. Listen Now 🎧 Episode 50 – Awakenings In Real Life (Part 2) with Dan Cohen is available now on all major podcast platforms. And remember… Your hero might be closer than you think. Take the time to tell them. Support the show

Front Porch America – Rick White (Part 3)Episode 49 – Who Is Your Hero Sometimes the best conversations in life don’t happen in boardrooms, studios, or big stages. They happen on a front porch. A place where people sit down, slow down, and finally tell the stories that matter. In Episode 49 of Who Is Your Hero, Buzz continues his powerful conversation with Rick White, host of the podcast Front Porch America. This is Part 3 of a remarkable series that explores storytelling, human connection, and why people everywhere are searching for someone who will simply listen. Rick started Front Porch America with a simple idea: give everyday people a place to share their stories. Not celebrities. Not headlines. Just real people with real experiences. And what he’s discovered along the way is something profound. People want to be heard. During this conversation, Buzz and Rick dive into what happens when people finally have a space to tell their truth. They talk about the lessons Rick has learned after a year of podcasting, the incredible stories he’s heard from guests, and why storytelling can be one of the most powerful forms of healing. Rick shares a simple but powerful belief: Everyone has a story, and every story deserves to be heard.From overcoming addiction, surviving trauma, rebuilding lives, and rediscovering purpose, Rick’s podcast has become a place where people can sit down and speak openly about the moments that shaped them. But this episode also reveals something deeper. When we listen to someone else's story, we often rediscover parts of our own story. Memories come back.  Lessons resurface.  And we begin to understand that every person we meet is carrying something we cannot see. That’s why podcasts like Front Porch America and Who Is Your Hero matter. They remind us that connection still exists in a world that often feels disconnected. Lessons From Rick White During the conversation, Rick shares some of the most important lessons he has learned through podcasting: People want someone to listen to them.Your past mistakes do not define who you are.Everyone has a story that matters.Listening can be just as powerful as speaking.These lessons are simple, but they carry enormous weight. Because when people feel heard, something powerful happens — they begin to heal. Support Independent Storytelling Rick White is doing incredible work through his podcast Front Porch America, creating a space where people can sit down and tell the stories that shaped their lives. If you enjoy real conversations and meaningful storytelling, we encourage you to support Rick by checking out his podcast on YouTube. Search for Front Porch America and subscribe to follow his journey. World Who Is Your Hero Day – March 19 Before you go, remember something important. March 19 is World Who Is Your Hero Day. The idea is simple. Take 19 minutes out of your day and tell someone why they matter to you. It could be a parent.  A partner.  A teacher.  A friend.  Or someone who helped you through a difficult time. Tell them why they are your hero. Because sometimes the most powerful words we can say are the ones we leave unsaid for too long. Listen to Episode 49 Now 🎧 Front Porch America – Rick White (Part 3) is now available on all major podcast platforms. Listen now and join the conversation. And remember… Everyone has a story. Maybe all they need is someone willing to sit on the porch and listen. Support the show

What happens when someone you love slowly disappears… and then suddenly comes back? In this powerful episode of Who Is Your Hero, Buzz sits down with Dan Cohen, author of the memoir Awakenings In Real Life and host of the podcast of the same name. Dan shares the deeply personal story of his father, Herbie — a loving, larger-than-life man who spent years battling dementia after suffering a stroke. Like many families facing this cruel disease, Dan watched the man he admired and relied on slowly fade away. But then something extraordinary happened. In the summer of 2015, after years deep in the grip of dementia, Dan’s father suddenly awakened. For nearly 48 hours, the fog lifted. The man the family thought they had lost returned — speaking clearly, sharing memories, expressing love, and reminding everyone around him that even after years of illness, the human spirit is still there. In Part 1, Buzz and Dan explore: • The incredible man Dan’s father was before dementia  • Growing up with a father who could make the impossible possible  • The heartbreaking experience of watching a loved one fade mentally  • Why dementia feels like “grieving someone while they’re still alive”  • The importance of telling people how much they mean to you while you still can This conversation is emotional, honest, and deeply human — a reminder that the people we love are still there even when illness tries to take them away. And it raises one powerful question: Are we telling our heroes how much they matter while they’re still here? 🎙 Guest: Dan Cohen 📖 Author of Awakenings In Real Life 🎧 Host of the Awakenings In Real Life Podcast 💡 Remember: March 19 is World Who Is Your Hero Day. Take 19 minutes to tell someone you love why they matter. 🌍 Listen now on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Buzzsprout | All major podcast platforms Support the show

Episode 49 – Rick White (Part 2)Front Porch America | Different Countries. Same Mission. What happens when two podcasters from opposite sides of the world realise they’re chasing the exact same thing? In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Matthew “Buzz” Fidler sits down again with Rick White, host of the American podcast Front Porch America. Buzz is in Australia.  Rick is in Kentucky, USA. They’ve only known each other 72 hours… yet the connection is immediate. Because both men believe something the world is starting to forget: People are starving to be listened to. Not judged.  Not labelled.  Not rushed through life. Just heard. In this episode Buzz and Rick go deeper into the heart of storytelling and why podcasts are becoming the modern-day front porch conversation. They discuss: • Why people today feel invisible  • The power of simply listening to someone’s story  • Mental health and helping people stay another day  • The danger of labelling people instead of understanding them  • Addiction recovery and second chances  • Why kindness still changes lives  • How podcasting is documenting real human history Rick also shares how Front Porch America started and why he created a space where anyone — regardless of background — can sit down and tell their story. Buzz reflects on his own journey with Who Is Your Hero, the global community forming around real conversations, and why sometimes one person listening can save a life. This episode is honest, raw, and full of the kind of conversation the modern world desperately needs. Two microphones.  Two countries.  One mission. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. 🎙 Listen now on Buzzsprout, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. Support the show

Episode 48 – Tim McKee (Part 2) | Standards, Service & Second ChancesIn Part 2 of the Tim McKee story, the conversation moves beyond career and into the deeper question of why some people choose a life of service. Tim McKee isn’t a man who chased recognition.He simply kept showing up. For decades, Tim has quietly helped shape the Townsville community through law, mentorship, Rotary, Apex, and countless acts of service that changed lives behind the scenes. In this episode we talk about: • The real meaning behind service to community• The Rotary projects that changed the lives of families with disabled children• Raising over $120,000 for the Red Cross Emergency Accommodation Centre• The moment Tim received the Order of Australia – and why humility still defines him• Mentoring the next generation of young lawyers• Leadership lessons from mentors and life experience• Why character matters more than reputation• The simple acts of kindness that can change someone’s day – or even save a life This conversation also explores deeper themes around mental health, resilience, and the importance of looking after one another. As Tim says in this episode: "Don't ever think your little bit isn't enough… it all helps." Tim McKee represents a kind of leadership we don’t hear about enough — steady, humble, and deeply committed to helping others succeed. A life of standards, service, and significance. Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast and want to support the mission of sharing powerful human stories: Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/whoisyourheroGoFundMe: https://gofund.me/a6e40c460 RememberMarch 19 is World “Who Is Your Hero” Day. Tell your hero what they mean to you…or give someone 19 minutes of support, kindness, or conversation. You never know the difference it might make. 🎙 Who Is Your Hero PodcastHosted by Buzz Fidler #WhoIsYourHero #HeroUp #Resilience #Community #MensMentalHealth #Service #Leadership #Townsville #Rotary #Apex #RealStories #BuzzTalk Support the show

Episode 49 – Rick White (Part 1)Front Porch America | Different Countries. Same Mission. It’s 1:00am in Australia.Morning in Kentucky.Different hemispheres — same belief. In Part 1 of this powerful international crossover, Buzz sits down with Rick White, founder of Front Porch America, a podcast built on one simple idea: people deserve to be heard. Rick didn’t start with a blueprint.No production team.No grand strategy. Just a microphone, a servant’s heart, and a desire to create space for real stories. From his life as a firefighter and emergency responder…To viral TikTok videos that unexpectedly opened doors…To building a studio from a spare bedroom… Rick shares how Front Porch America evolved from silly skits into meaningful conversations that are helping people reconnect in a divided world. Buzz opens up about facing kidney failure and being given 24 hours to live — and how that moment sparked the creation of Who Is Your Hero. Together they unpack: • The lost art of front porch and campfire conversations• Why modern society feels disconnected• The power of simply listening• Faith, masculinity, and resilience• Media division in both the U.S. and Australia• Why staying “another day” can change everything This episode isn’t political.It isn’t confrontational. It’s honest.It’s raw.It’s two men from opposite sides of the world discovering they’re fighting the same fight. Part 1 sets the foundation.Part 2 goes deeper. If you believe stories matter — this one’s for you. 🎙 Front Porch America x Who Is Your Hero🌎 USA + AUS🔥 Real Conversations. One Mission. Support the show

Episode 48 – Tim McKee (Part 1)Standards, Service & Second ChancesSome men are forged quietly. Not by spotlight.Not by applause.But by responsibility. In this powerful Part 1 conversation, Buzz sits down with Townsville’s own Tim McKee — not to talk about titles, but to uncover the foundations behind a life built on service, standards, and duty. From a young boy learning gratitude from his father…To watching his aunt build hospitals in India and give her life to others…To driving trucks while studying law…To losing his job during the slump and landing in Townsville in 1983…To the defining moment in 1996 when his mentor passed away and Tim picked up 150 unknown client files — and simply got on with it. No drama.No ego.No quitting. This episode explores: • The power of perspective and gratitude• Old-school parenting, respect, and responsibility• Why failure “never computed”• The importance of mentoring young people properly• Coaching kids when no one else would step up• The creed he learned from the Salvos: “Heart to God, Hand to Man.”• What it really means to just “do it” when life hands you weight This is not a hype episode. It’s a foundation episode. Because before legacy… before recognition… before an Order of Australia… there were standards formed in quiet moments and decisions made when no one was watching. If you’re feeling pressure right now…If you’re carrying more than you think you can…If you’re wondering whether to quit… Listen closely. Part 2 drops soon — where we dive into Tim’s community impact, giving back, his WHY, and the journey that led to national recognition. 🎙 Hosted by Matthew “Buzz” Fidler🎧 Who Is Your Hero Podcast If this episode resonates, share it with someone who needs a reminder that real heroes don’t chase applause — they just keep turning up. #WhoIsYourHero #HeroUp #StandardsMatter #Townsville #RealTalk #Community #Leadership #Service #MensMentalHealth #Resilience #TribeVsSystem #HeartToGodHandToMan Support the show

Episode 47: Roland Allbrook — Ink Across Empires (Part 2)Who Is Your Hero with Buzz (Matthew Fidler) Welcome back legends — this is Part 2 of my sit-down with Roland Allbrook, and I’m telling you now… this one goes deeper. Roland’s memoir “Ink Across Empires” isn’t a victory lap. It’s not nostalgia. It’s not propaganda. It’s a raw, honest reflection on empire, identity, power, culture, youth, ego… and what happens when life forces you to look back and tell the truth without polishing the edges. In this episode we kick off with a question that hits like a brick: “Do you think there are things happening today that our grandchildren will judge us for?” From there, we unpack big themes and real lived experience — including: Elites and power: do they ever really change, or just change outfits? Fear and propaganda around independence movements Papua New Guinea: the truth about the transition, expat anxiety, and why “the storm” never came Respect, culture, and identity — including a conversation with Roland’s daughter that’ll make you think Youth and recklessness: the 70s, the bravado, and the moments that expose the real compass underneath Age, adaptation, and perspective: how the body changes the way the mind negotiates life And a powerful reminder that sometimes… it’s not the place you’re in — it’s where your head’s at This isn’t a “pick a side” episode.It’s a human episode — messy, honest, funny in parts, heavy in others, and full of the kind of perspective you only get after living a life properly. And here’s the best part… This story isn’t finished. Not even close.There are more chapters, more extracts, more yarns — and I’ve got a feeling Roland might become one of those guests we bring back again and again, because the memories are that intriguing and the conversations go wherever they need to go. 🎧 Hit play on Part 2 now — and if this stirred something in you, share it with a mate who needs a reminder that life can be bloody wild… and still worth living. More parts coming soon. Stay tuned. #WhoIsYourHero #HeroUp #BuzzTalk #InkAcrossEmpires #RolandAllbrook #PNGStories #RealTalk #LifeStories #Memoirs #Resilience #Perspective #PodcastAustralia #Townsville #Cairns #Storytelling Support the show

🎙️ Episode 47 – Roland Allbrook (Part 1)Empire, Boarding School & The Blindfolded BoyThis episode is different. No hype.No outrage clips.No culture-war bait. Just a manuscript. In Episode 47 (Part 1), I sit down with Roland Allbrook — a man I first met in West New Britain, Papua New Guinea, between Kimbe and Rabaul. We were both teaching there between 2017 and 2020. I was teaching construction. Roland was teaching literature. At night, over a few “Scooby Doos” in the PNG humidity, the stories would start. Kenya Highlands.Missionary boarding schools.Union Jacks raised at sunrise.Bamboo canes.Prefects with power.Colonial tension bubbling beneath the surface. Eventually, those conversations became a manuscript — seventy years of memory pressed into ink. Not polished. Not rewritten to make himself the hero. Just honest. This episode opens that manuscript for the first time. 🇰🇪 Growing Up in Colonial KenyaRoland was raised in the Kenya Highlands during the tail end of the Mau Mau uprising — a violent and brutal period in British colonial history. As boys, they played rugby, chanted “Tummy, do your job” each morning, polished prefect shoes and followed rigid ritual. What they didn’t see? The violence happening around them.The displacement.The killings.The system they were inside. That’s the confronting part. Not evil children.Not conscious cruelty.But blindness. Empire survives on ritual.On repetition.On belief. And young boys rarely question the system they’re born into. 🏫 Discipline or Ritualised Power?Roland describes corporal punishment that many would now label abuse: Six strokes for the crime.Six for lying about it.One for good measure.Shake the man’s hand.“Thank you, sir.” It wasn’t just discipline. It was performance.Power.Hierarchy. And yet — here’s the powerful twist: Roland never carried that forward. He never beat his own children.Never used violence as a teacher in Papua New Guinea.In fact, he rarely had discipline issues because students respected his style. That’s generational interruption. 🧭 Moral CourageOne of the most striking elements of this story is Roland’s father. In a deeply segregated colonial environment, his father quietly invited African leaders into their home. Treated them as equals. Acted with understated moral courage. For that, young Roland was labelled dangerous. Equality was threatening. Let that sink in. 🧠 Why This Matters NowThis episode isn’t about attacking history.It’s about understanding it. We still live inside systems.We still inherit rituals.We still argue about migration, identity and belonging. Roland’s reflections force us to ask: • What shaped us?• What did we not see?• What have we chosen to interrupt? That’s the real question. 🔥 Part 2 Coming SoonThis is only the foundation. Part 2 will go deeper into: • Colonial blindness• Cultural tension• Identity and migration• Moral courage in adulthood• And how those early years shaped the teacher, father and thinker Roland became And honestly? With seventy years of lived experience, this could easily become a monthly series. The memories are layered, confronting and incredibly intriguing. We’re just getting started. If this episode stirred something in you — share it. And if you’ve got stories sitting unwritten… start writing. One day, someone might open your manuscript too. 🎙️ Who Is Your HeroHosted by BuzzPart 2 dropping soon. Support the show

Episode 46: Brady Gunn — Standing AloneWhat does real courage look like? Not the loud kind.Not the social media kind.Not the “I told you so” kind. The quiet kind. The kind where a man stands in a park… alone… for nearly three months… before anyone stands beside him. In Episode 46 of Who Is Your Hero, Buzz sits down with Brady Gunn — founder of Stand In The Park — for a conversation that goes far deeper than politics. This isn’t a COVID episode.It’s a character episode. Brady opens up about: • A childhood marked by rejection• Growing up with a sister with Down syndrome• Seven years of depression• Learning to quiet the mind (The Art of Shush)• Taming the nervous system and living by intuition• And what it really means to lead… without trying to be a leader They talk about masculinity.They talk about presence over protest.They talk about standing in your truth when it costs you. And they explore something many people are quietly wrestling with: What happens when you realise you stopped being yourself somewhere along the way? Brady shares the raw story behind the first Stand In The Park — when he showed up every Sunday, alone, trusting his intuition — until eventually thousands joined across 30+ countries. No megaphones.No hierarchy.No agenda. Just people remembering who they are. If you’ve felt disconnected…If you’ve felt like the world shifted and something inside you shifted too…If you’ve been trying to find your spine again… This conversation will hit you. You can find Brady’s books on Amazon or via BradyGunn.com, and locations for Stand In The Park (first Sunday of each month, 10–11am) at StandInThePark.org. As always — if this episode resonates, share it with someone who needs it. Because sometimes the most heroic thing you can do… …is simply stand. — 🎙 Who Is Your HeroHosted by BuzzAvailable on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Spreaker If you’d like to support the podcast and help us keep these conversations alive:Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/whoisyourheroGoFundMe: https://gofund.me/a6e40c460 Support the show

Rock Bottom to Real Talk: Dane Miller (Part 2) — Pottsville Part 2 hits different, legends… this is where the story gets raw and a bit teary. Dane takes us back to the years after moving to Melbourne — the loneliness, the chronic depression he didn’t even recognise at first (sleeping 18 hours a day and thinking he was physically dying), and the way quick labels and quick fixes can numb a bloke instead of truly helping him heal. Then we get into the slippery slope: weekends, pubs, coke… and then the moment ice shows up — and how fast it goes from “sometimes” to “every day” and starts taking everything… money, relationships, identity… until Dane disappears for five years and his family doesn’t even know if he’s alive. And then comes the rock-bottom moment on a rooftop carpark in Chapel Street… hungry, homeless, carrying everything he owns in bags… and a strange “guardian angel” moment he still can’t explain. What saves him isn’t some Hollywood miracle — it’s one person. His mum. No judgement. No pressure. Just belief. A door left open. A second chance. We talk: Depression, identity, and the danger of being “labelled” Addiction creeping in quietly… then taking over Rock bottom, homelessness, and the moment you realise you can’t keep going The power of one person believing in you Cold turkey recovery, rebuilding life, and finding peace through fishing, health, and purpose Real strength, self-worth, and what being a hero actually means If you’ve ever felt lost… or you love someone who is… this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now — and if this hit home, share it with a mate who needs to hear it. #WhoIsYourHero #HeroUp #RealTalk #MensMentalHealth #AddictionRecovery #DepressionAwareness #SecondChances #Pottsville #SupportTheSupporters #Resilience #AussieStories ☕ Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/whoisyourhero❤️ GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/a6e40c460 Support the show

Rock Bottom to Real Talk: Dane Miller (Part 1)When Drift Turns Into DecisionThere’s a moment in every man’s life where he either keeps drifting… or draws a line in the sand. Episode 45 of Who Is Your Hero isn’t about success.It’s about survival. It’s about how easy it is to lose direction when you’re young, adapting, trying to fit in, trying to belong — and sometimes rebelling against systems you don’t fully understand yet. And it’s about what happens when life starts looking like a dead end. From Byron Bay Roof Sheets to Pottsville YarnsI first met Dane Miller on the tools in Byron Bay.Roof sheets. Hard work. No pre-judgement. A mutual mate said, “Give this bloke a go.” That simple act — giving someone a go — is something we’ve lost a bit of in modern Australia. Later, life rolled on. I found myself in Pottsville, trying to get my own health back on track. Dane was working at a local bait and tackle shop. And what started as a quick stop-in turned into daily conversations. Out the front of that shop, people from all walks of life would stop and talk. Proper talk. No filters. No masks. Just real conversations about life, responsibility, resilience and truth. That’s where this episode lives. Rock Bottom: Bury You or Build You?In Part 1, we unpack the early foundations: Growing up moving towns and adapting constantly Bullying and the moment you decide to stand up Identity, belonging and rebellion The difference between comfort and complacency Why responsibility is power How hitting zero can reset your perspective There’s no victim narrative here. Dane owns his choices.He doesn’t blame the world.He doesn’t glorify bad decisions. He talks honestly about what it means to rebuild your worth before you rebuild your wealth. And that’s a message many people need to hear. Because here’s the truth: If your health isn’t right, you can’t help anyone.If your worth is broken, you’ll chase the wrong things.If you don’t find your why, you’ll drift again. Rock bottom can either bury you… or build you. The Bigger ConversationThis episode also touches on themes that don’t get spoken about enough: Standing up for yourself.The danger of staying too comfortable.How judgement kills growth.Why some lessons only come through discomfort. It’s raw.It’s unscripted.And it’s only Part 1. Part 2 — Coming SoonIn Part 2, we go deeper: The Melbourne chapter.The addiction spiral.The real turning points.And the reset that changed everything. If Part 1 is the foundation… Part 2 is where it gets real. Support Those Who Support the TribeMassive thanks to Rob and Katie at The Townsville Hotel for backing this podcast and supporting real community conversations. If you’re in Townsville, get in there. Support the locals who support movements like this. This is Who Is Your Hero. Real people.Real turns.Real second chances. If this episode hit home — share it.Message a mate.Start a conversation. Because sometimes the hero isn’t the one who never fell… It’s the one who got back up. Hero up. Support the show

🐎 Episode 44 – Horses Don’t Lie (Part 2)Pause. Breath. Freedom.Part 2 of this conversation goes somewhere different. If Part 1 was about survival — anxiety, addiction, and the weight people carry quietly — Part 2 is about what comes after.What happens when you stop pushing, stop forcing, and finally learn to pause. In this episode, Buzz and Kim Daley explore freedom — not the loud, flashy kind, but the calm that comes from self-regulation, awareness, and letting go of the need to control everything. Kim speaks openly about: Surrender versus forcing outcomes Health before wealth — and why getting the order wrong costs everything Minimalism, freedom, and choosing enough Why horses don’t need to be “fixed” — and neither do people The power of pause, breath, and nervous system regulation Leadership without dominance Why horses are mirrors — not tools And how service, presence, and emotional intelligence raise consciousness more than success ever will This conversation also touches on equine therapy, meditation, breathwork, and why nature strips away the masks we’ve learned to wear in modern life. Horses don’t respond to pressure.They don’t care about status or story.They respond to authenticity, calm, and consistency. And so does life. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or like you’re constantly white-knuckling your way through — this episode offers something rare: permission to slow down. 🎧 Episode 44 – Horses Don’t Lie (Part 2)Available now on Podbean, Spotify & Apple Podcasts. 📌 Who Is Your Hero — real stories, real lessons, no b******t. Support the show

🐎 Episode 44 – Horses Don’t Lie (Part 1)Some lessons don’t come from words.They come from presence. In this episode of Who Is Your Hero, Buzz sits down with Kim Daley for a raw, unscripted conversation about horses, humans, and the things we carry beneath the surface. Horses don’t respond to ego, pressure, or performance.They respond to who you are when everything else is stripped away. This episode goes deep into awareness, anxiety, addiction, self-worth, and why the horse is so often just the mirror. If you’ve ever felt stuck, reactive, or disconnected — this conversation will land. 🎧 Press play when you’re ready to slow down. Support the show

EPISODE 43 – PART 4 is LIVE 🔥Paul Fidler (aka Freddy Fiddler / “Jim Morrison”) takes us behind the curtain of commercial radio and the music industry… 🎧 Record label parcels every day🎶 The songs that should’ve been hits🐒 The infamous “monkey on air” story (YES it’s real)🚨 The smoke machine “fire” prank that… may have ended a job 😳🎤 Why talent isn’t enough — marketing + momentum matters🔥 And we finish by rolling out with Paul’s track “The Soon Army” This one is raw, funny, and full of proper radio war stories — cousins yarning, no filters. Stay safe. Hero up. 💪 #WhoIsYourHero #HeroUp #BuzzTalk #AussiePride #RealTalk #PodcastAustralia #MensMentalHealth #Resilience #Community Support the show (if you feel like backing the tribe):Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/whoisyourheroGoFundMe: https://gofund.me/a6e40c460 Support the show

In Episode 43, Part 3, Paul Fidler takes us from teenage DJing and record-shop life to a 30-year career behind the mic, where he created the on-air alter ego Jim Morrison and helped shape playlists across regional Australia. The episode explores music programming, the shift from local stations to networked shows, the responsibility of influencing daily soundtracks, and how love for music and community kept him going through an industry in flux. Support the show

A candid family conversation between cousins exploring their grandfather's wartime return, how toughness, humour and silence were passed down, and the everyday stories that bind a family. They mix laughter and honesty while discussing aging fathers, music, pranks and the realities of health—especially the importance of blood tests, blood pressure checks and mental wellbeing. This episode is a warm, honest reminder to check on loved ones and to book those long‑avoided GP appointments. Part three will continue into Paul Fiddler's radio years. Support the show

Two cousins sit down to talk family, upbringing and the hidden costs of a life behind the radio mic. They trace how mothers, fathers and childhood shaped a man who spent decades shaping the sound of regional Australia. This episode explores memory, responsibility and identity — from Sunday lunches and Johnny's story to the roots that forged a gatekeeper of music and culture. Part two will dive deeper into the fathers, war and work that followed. Support the show

Host Buzz sits down with Sam Childers, the Machine Gun Preacher, to hear his raw testimony: a violent past, a radical conversion, and nearly three decades rescuing and protecting children in Uganda through schools, trade training, wells and daily feeding programs. This episode highlights Sam’s faith-driven obedience, the challenges he’s faced with governments and personal loss, and the new documentary MGP Never Stop — a call to support real, on-the-ground impact. Support the show

Episode 41, is a prelude with Greg Mackay about Sam Childers — the man known as the "machine gun preacher." Greg shares lived experiences, showing how Sam's faith, sacrifice and action changed his life and inspired real, ongoing work to protect children. This short episode focuses on impact over controversy, personal stories of mentorship and courage, and sets up the full interview with Sam Childers coming next. It highlights the work on the ground and points listeners toward the documentary MGP Never Stop and ways to support the mission. Support the show

🎙️ NEW EPISODE DROPPEDEpisode 40 | Sunday Sessions with Buzz & Gypsy“The Truth Hits Harder Than Tinsel” This one isn’t comfortable — and it was never meant to be. We’re not cancelling Christmas.We’re not anti-kids.We’re not anti-joy. We are questioning one of the biggest stories we’re told never to question. In this episode, Buzz and Gypsy unpack:• The Santa myth — and why adults get more defensive than kids• Reward, obedience, comparison and shame systems• Why poor kids and single parents carry the real cost of Christmas• Consumerism, debt, January anxiety and silent pressure• Truth vs innocence — and where the line really sits• How early conditioning shapes how we obey systems later in life It’s raw.It’s funny.It’s uncomfortable.And it’s honest. You don’t have to agree — but if this episode makes you think, we’ve done our job. 🎧 Listen now on Podbean and all major platforms. This isn’t just a podcast anymore.It’s a tribe. #WhoIsYourHero #SundaySessions #Episode40#TruthHitsHarderThanTinsel #HeroUp#RealTalk #QuestionEverything#MensMentalHealth #ParentingConversations#TribeVsSystem #BuzzTalk Support the show

Episode 39 – Part 2: Strength & SoftnessThe School That Said: “Nah… We’re Doing This Properly.” G’day tribe — Buzz here. This one’s a ripper… and I’m not saying that because I’m biased (I am), I’m saying it because Melissa Thomson is the real deal. In Episode 39 (Part 2), we yarn with Melissa from Agnes Water — and we kick off with something genuinely hero-level:she helped bring a real school to life. Not a theory. Not a rant. Not a “someone should do something” post. A proper independent Steiner school, government funded, on the beach, that started with 2 teachers and 8 kids… and has grown into 11 staff, 70 kids, and a waiting list. And the wild part? It’s built on the radical concept that kids should be… wait for it… kids.Less screens. More handwriting. More stories. More imagination. More nature. More movement. More joy. We also get into the deeper stuff — strength & softness, hustle culture, burnout, masculine/feminine balance, why modern life can leave people feeling disconnected, and how community (real community) changes everything. If you’re a parent, teacher, bloke, woman, business owner, or just someone who’s felt the world go a bit sideways… this episode will hit. And to everyone who’s been backing this show — thank you.We’ve now cracked 65,000+ downloads, which still blows my mind because I started this thing to have honest conversations… and apparently a lot of you legends are into that (good taste). 🎧 Hit play, share it with a mate, and let’s keep building a tribe that thinks, feels, and lives a bit more real. Hero up.Buzz out. #WhoIsYourHero #HeroUp #BuzzTalk #StrengthAndSoftness #RealTalk #Community #MensMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Resilience #TribeVsSystem #HealthWorthWhyWealth #AgnesWater #SteinerEducation #Parenting #CriticalThinking If you want to support the show and keep the stories flowing:Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/whoisyourheroGoFundMe: https://gofund.me/a6e40c460 Support the show

📝 PODBEAN BLOG POST (Episode 38 — Part 4)Title: EP38 (Part 4) — The Schuey Story: Own the Fear. Call Out the BS. Be the Mate. Body:This is the grand final quarter. The final beer. The last chapter of a 4-part series that turned into something way bigger than a normal interview. In Episode 38 — Part 4, Shuey and I go straight into the stuff most blokes avoid:✅ why men still struggle to talk about hardship✅ why doctors label people too fast✅ why fear is real… but it doesn’t get to own you✅ why we need mates who tell us the truth (not just “you’re amazing” while you’re falling apart)✅ why “never let your mate down” is the missing ingredient in modern Australia Shuey opens up about fear, leadership, and the kind of toughness that isn’t loud — it’s consistent.And I share the raw truth of getting told my kidneys were basically done… and why mindset is the only weapon you’ve got when life hits you with a sledgehammer. This episode wraps the entire 4-part Schuey Story into one big message: Own your fear. Own your mistakes. Own your mates. 🎧 Listen now and share it with one mate who needs a reminder that he’s not alone. Support the show (keeps the mission alive):Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/whoisyourheroGoFundMe: https://gofund.me/a6e40c460 Follow / Connect:Website: https://www.whoisyourhero.com.au Support the show

Podbean Blog Post — Episode 38 (Part 3)The Schuey Story: Standards, Respect & Raising Young MenWelcome back, tribe — Buzz here — and this is Episode 38: Part 3 of The Schuey Story with Steve “Schuey” Schuman. If Part 1 and Part 2 were the foundation — the medals, the military, the hard-earned discipline — Part 3 is the real battlefield… the one happening right now in Aussie homes, schools, clubs, and communities: How we raise young men.How we keep families connected.How we bring back standards, respect, and proper role models. This episode kicks off exactly where we left it — with one simple question: Did your parents’ friends influence the man you became? Schuey doesn’t hesitate. He takes us back to a time when your first mates were your cousins, your teachers were your uncles, and a young bloke wasn’t raised by one man — he was raised by the tribe. What we cover in Part 3This one gets real, fast — and it’s full of laughs, truth bombs, and proper old-school values: Why families feel more distant than they used to — and what that’s doing to kids The difference between “masculinity” and being a grub Why respect matters: sir, mister, please, thank you — the basics that build character How clubs and sport used to shape young blokes — and why that matters more than ever Why the world is feeding kids adult chaos 24/7 through screens and notifications Why parents are time-poor, burnt out, and trying to do it all with no real tools The power of a simple line from an older bloke:“I’ve got your back.” And yes… there’s footy talk, golf club culture, and a bit of Buzz & Schuey chaos that’ll have you laughing out loud. Who this episode is forIf you’re any of these people — this one’s for you: A young bloke needing direction A parent wondering what the hell happened to manners and respect An older bloke who wants to be a better mentor Anyone who’s sick of the noise and wants real conversation about standards, tribe, and leadership This is the kind of episode that might ruffle feathers…but it might also help a lot of people. Part 4 — The Final ChapterAnd listen closely, tribe… Part 4 is the last episode of The Schuey Story.The final chapter. The big wrap-up. The legacy piece. If Part 3 lit the fire — Part 4 brings it home. So share this with a mate, drop it in the group chat, and keep your eyes open — because when Part 4 lands… it’s the closing whistle. Your turn, tribeIf this episode hit you — message me and tell me what part landed hardest: The respect stuff? The father/mentor/club culture? The “I’ve got your back” line? The truth about kids being raised by screens? I read it all. And I’m building this show for the people who need it. Hero up. Lift the standard. Back your mates.Buzz out. ❤️ #WhoIsYourHero #HeroUp #BuzzTalk #MensMentalHealth #RealTalk #Resilience #Community #Leadership #Townsville #AussiePride Support the show

🎙️ Episode 38: Part 2 – The Schuey Schuman Story“I Promise I’ll Come Home”If you thought Part 1 of the Schuey story was big, Part 2 walks straight into your chest and sits there. This episode isn’t about tactics, rank or medals.It’s about what really matters when the dust finally settles: Family. Stephen “Schuey” Schuman opens up about the moment every soldier dreams of and fears at the same time — coming home.The door opening.The kids screaming “Dad!”The wife’s knees going weak.The promise: “I’ll come home.”And the weight that sits on that promise every single day you’re away. In this episode we dive into: The pure joy of walking back through that front door Why the proudest moment isn’t a medal parade, it’s a hug from your kids Partners as the unsung heroes of service life Moving house, raising kids and holding the fort while your soldier is on the other side of the world Leadership that doesn’t stop when the uniform comes off Life after the Army: losing structure, adjusting, frustration and finding a new way to lead Tough love, failure, and why we need to let young people fall, learn, and get back up How discipline, planning and debriefing can change not just operations, but families, workplaces and communities This is Schuey at his most human — honest, funny, raw, and full of hard-earned wisdom about parenting, resilience, leadership and the next generation. 💬 YOUR STORY: “How You Got To Here”If this conversation stirred something in you… if your journey has a “how I got to here” story that could inspire someone else — I want to hear from you. You don’t have to be a soldier.You don’t have to be perfect.You just have to be real. If your path — your scars, your comeback, your lessons — could help even one mate or stranger keep going, reach out. 📩 Message me, email me, DM me — anywhere you see Who Is Your Hero. This movement is built on real people, real stories, real courage, and real bloody heart. Part 3 of The Schuey Schuman Story is coming very soon, where we go even deeper into leadership, legacy and what it means to be a modern man with old-school values. This is Buzz.This is Who Is Your Hero.Tonight we honoured a warrior. Hero Up, legends. Support the show

🎧 PODBEAN / SPOTIFY / APPLE DESCRIPTIONEpisode 38 – Part 1Stephen “Schuey” Schuman – Soldier On Tonight there’s no satire, no politician roast, no five-minute warm-up.This one starts with respect. Stephen “Schuey” Schuman is a WO1 (Ret.) with 32 years in the Australian Army – from tiny Tingha to Townsville’s 4th Field Regiment, East Timor, Helmand Province with the Brits, Kabul on Operation Slipper, and all the way to the top non-commissioned rank in the ADF. In Part 1 we unpack: Growing up in a country town where you pitch in or piss off Why artillery isn’t glamorous – it’s maths at 3am that can save or ruin lives Seven brutal years in Townsville heat and how they forged his character First deployment to East Timor and how it quietly changed him Being hand-picked to embed with the British in Helmand Province Kabul, culture, and the mental war of training the Afghan National Army What real leadership looks like – listening, backing your people, leading from the front How the Army’s changed and what that says about today’s youth and society Why men need to talk more and bottle up less That incredible line: “I’d rather spend two hours on the phone than ten minutes doing their eulogy.” This is not a trauma dump and it’s not an ADF propaganda piece.It’s a celebration of a life lived with purpose, grit, discipline and humility – and a blueprint for better leadership for young fellas and older blokes alike. Part 1 sets the scene and builds the man.Part 2… you’ll hear the moment that fills him with the most pride. If this yarn stirs anything up for you, reach out to a mate or contact support services like Beyond Blue, Lifeline or Open Arms. Talking is stronger than silence. 🎙 Hosted by Matthew “Buzz” Fidler – Who Is Your Hero?💚 Support the podcast & mental health storytelling:Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/whoisyourheroGoFundMe: https://gofund.me/a6e40c460 #WhoIsYourHero #HeroUp #StephenSchuman #AustralianVeteran #Leadership #MensMentalHealth #YouAreEnough Support the show

Episode 36, Part 2Sunday Sessions with Buzz & Gypsie“Camel-Saving, Dialysis Disasters & The Digital Bong” Strap in, legends — Episode 36, Part 2 is a full-blown circus of truth bombs, belly laughs, and the kind of raw honesty only Buzz and Gypsie can deliver. Buzz is recording mid-dialysis with the Starlink pointing the wrong bloody way… Gypsie’s in a paddock saving camels with AI… and somehow we still manage to unpack men’s mental health, depression, addiction, pressure, resilience, and the insane pace of modern life. In this episode we cover: 💥 Why blokes numb themselves instead of feeling💥 Why the medical system patches symptoms instead of people💥 How anxiety is your body begging for a life that makes sense💥 The “digital bong” your phone has become💥 Floating houses, dog pontoons & camel rescue missions💥 And the big one: you’re not broken — you’re a human in a broken system It’s messy. It’s sideways. It’s funny. It’s honest.Just like life. If you’ve ever felt lost, overwhelmed, pressured, stuck, or like you’re carrying the weight of the world — this one’s for you. 🔥 CALL TO ACTIONGot a question you want answered next week?Want to come on the Sunday Session?Seen Clayton anywhere?👇Drop your questions, stories, or cheeky comments on our Facebook page. And if you love what we’re building, you can shout the pod a coffee (or Roxy some bones):Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/whoisyourheroGoFundMe: https://gofund.me/a6e40c460 🎧 Tune in. Lean in. Laugh. Learn. Hero Up.#WhoIsYourHero #BuzzAndGypsie #SundaySessions #MentalHealth #RealTalk #AussieHumour #TribeVsSystem #HeroUp Support the show

In Part 3 of this raw three-part yarn, PGA pro Mark De Jong and I rip the band-aid off what really keeps blokes stuck – shame, labels, depression, and the fear of actually talking. We get into why casual, non-clinical spaces like golf clubs and “Grab Life By The Balls” brekkies work better than beige pamphlets, why you should tell your mate the truth before you tell your GP a watered-down version, and why blood tests, ball checks, kidney checks and heart checks need to become as normal as a post-round beer. From spinal fusions to PGA awards, from nearly giving up to quietly saving other men’s lives, this is Mark at his most honest – and a reminder that sometimes your own hero is the bloke staring back at you in the mirror. If this hits you in the guts, share it with a mate, book your check-ups, and if you’d like to keep these conversations alive, you can support the podcast here:Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/whoisyourheroGoFundMe: https://gofund.me/a6e40c460 Support the show

“Welcome back, legends…This is Part 2 of the Mark de Jong story — and if you thought the first round had depth, grit, and heart…mate… you haven’t heard anything yet. Because this conversation goes right into the stuff most blokes never talk about out loud.The stuff we hide behind bravado, beers, banter, and b******t.The stuff that shapes us more than any trophy, bank balance, or highlight reel ever could. In this part, Mark opens up not about golf…but about the real game: life. About finding out the difference between the crowd that cheers when you’re flying —and the few who actually turn up when you’re broken. About standing on the edge —wondering who really gives a damn once your money’s gone, your body’s failing, and you’ve got nothing left to offer but vulnerability. You’re going to hear a bloke speak honestly about bullying, confidence, and scars that don’t show…Names that cut deeper than any broken bone…and moments on bridges when darkness almost wins. You’re going to hear what it’s like to have spinal fusion surgeries — not once, but twice —to face pain that makes sleep impossible, movement agony, and identity disappear.And then to push through all of it with nothing more than stubbornness, drive, curiosity about your own limits…and the question: “What am I really made of?” From lawsuits and surveillance cars parked outside his house…to strangers following him to medical appointments…to waking up wondering who’s watching and whether you’ll ever get your life back… Mark speaks on it all — raw, unfiltered, humble. And right in the guts of that storm, what stands out the most isn’t anger or bitterness… …it’s clarity. It’s knowing that three to five real mates beat a thousand fake ones.That family isn’t measured in popularity — it’s measured in presence.That a small, tight circle is more powerful than any cast of admirers.And that when you strip life right down, all you need is a mate who shows up…not the ones who only clap when you’re winning. We talk bullying.We talk confidence.We talk calling out crap behaviour — even if the bloke doing it is your mate.We talk about the courage to say “that wasn’t ok” instead of laughing along with the crowd.And the guts to cut toxicity loose… even if that means your circle shrinks to five. From spinal injury…to depression…to rediscovering himself through mateship, morals, golf, and service to men who are hurting… this isn’t just a podcast episode.This is a blueprint for any man who’s ever faced himself in the mirror and wondered if he’s enough. So buckle up.Take a breath.Because this one digs deeper than sport, deeper than injury, deeper than hardship... It digs into character. The kind that’s forged in pain, shaped by loyalty, and proven in silence. Welcome to Part 2… Let’s go.” Support the show

🎧 PODBEAN EPISODE INTROEpisode 37: Grab Life, Swing Harder – The Mark De Jong Story (Part 1) In this powerful opening chapter, Mark De Jong sits down with Buzz and opens up like never before. From growing up with nothing…to using golf as a sanctuary…to sitting on a bridge in the darkest moment of his life — rope in hand — and choosing to live because he had a tee time with his mates the next morning. This episode dives into: 🏌️ How golf became Mark’s survival tool🧠 Mental health battles in silence💔 Depression, loss, and identity🤝 The power of real mateship🧡 Why “Grab Life By The Balls” matters more than ever💬 And the moment that changed everything It’s raw, unfiltered, emotional, and bloody important. Mark didn’t tell anyone about that night for 6–7 years…but he tells it here. The lesson? Sometimes the smallest reason to stay aliveis the biggest miracle you’ll ever need. If you, or someone you care about is struggling — listen to this.Share it.Use it as a reminder that you’re never alone, and you are always enough. Parts 2 & 3 are currently in the edit room and coming soon. Thanks for tuning in, legends.Buzz 💛 Support Links & HelpIf this episode brings up anything heavy, please reach out:Lifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 Or grab a coffee with a mate. Support the show

“Sunday Sessions with Buzz & Gypsie — Humans Are Cooked in 2025”Strap in, legends — Episode 36 (Part 1) of Sunday Sessions with Buzz & Gypsie has officially dropped, and this one is a certified mind-bender. From dialysis machines to desert-wizard philosophy, meat-tray heartbreak to why humans in 2025 are mentally fried… this episode hits every corner of the modern Aussie psyche. If you’ve ever thought: “Why am I so bloody tired?”“Why do I feel like I’m failing when I’m trying my guts out?”“Why is my phone basically a digital poker machine?” …then this one’s for you. Buzz cracks open the truth, Gypsie drifts in with feral cosmic wisdom, and together they unpack the chaos of modern life with humour, honesty, and absolute zero b******t. This episode is raw.It’s real.It’s hilarious.And it might just be the reset your brain’s been begging for. Hit play.Hit follow.Share it with someone who needs a laugh or a lifeline.And if you want to help keep the mission alive (and Roxy supplied with bones), you can toss a tip at: ko-fi.com/whoisyourhero Episode 36 — Part 1 is live now.Part 2 coming soon.HERO UP. Support the show

🚨 SUNDAY SESSIONS WENT LIVE – AND IT GOT WEIRD (IN THE BEST WAY) 🚨 Last night, strapped to a dialysis machine like a Christmas ham tied up in medical tubing, we hit a new milestone… For the first time ever, “Who Is Your Hero” went LIVE for Sunday Sessions – Episode 35 with:🎙️ Buzz (from the dialysis chair in North QLD)🧠 Carly – the calm brain, translator & sanity checker🌀 Gypsie – the spiritual sniper, chaos wizard & camel wrangler What did we get up to?💥 Talkback-style yarns like the old school radio days💥 Half a million-view satire memes & why humour is waking Aussies up💥 Epstein files, Bill Heffernan list, media distraction & “cookers”💥 Energy shifts, frequencies, colours & feeling like something BIG is coming💥 Mental health, kidney failure, Groundhog Day and learning not to feel guilty for resting💥 The new truth + constitution project & website we’re building behind the scenes💥 Gratitude, tribe, and why laughing at yourself is better than screaming at the TV This isn’t just a podcast.It’s medicine, madness and a movement.It’s the Australia the media won’t show.It’s proof that even from a tiny room, hooked to a machine, you can still build a tribe that gives a sh*t. 🙋‍♂️ WANT IN NEXT TIME?We’re building Sunday Sessions into a proper live talkback tribe – callers, comments, stories of struggle & triumph, and plenty of nonsense to keep us sane.If you’d jump on a future live, drop a “🎧” or “I’m in” in the comments 👇 🎧 EPISODE 35 – SUNDAY SESSIONS (LIVE)👉 “The Medicine, The Madness & The Movement”Listen here: [link in comments / bio] Big love from the dialysis chair,Buzz, Carly & Gypsie ❤️ #WhoIsYourHero #HeroUp #SundaySessions #DialysisDiaries #MentalHealth #TribeVsSystem #AussieRealTalk #SatireWithTeeth #WeStillGiveAShit #Podcast #MensMentalHealth #Community Support the show

Episode 34 – Part 2: “How the Hell Did We Get Here?” (Buzz & Gypsie) The boys are back — and somehow still not cancelled. 😂In Part 2, Buzz and Gypsie go from chaos to clarity: freedom, love, dogs, dialysis, and the moment you realise you’re still enough.It’s raw, it’s funny, it’s real Aussie talk about life, loss, and laughing through the madness. Plus, a sneak peek at what’s coming next: Paul Seils on truth and purpose, and Clayton from Pottsville on community, mateship, and resilience. Share it with a mate who needs a lift, and if you love what we’re building, help keep it rolling via our GoFundMe link in the notes. No capes, no filters — just everyday heroes having a crack. 💪 Support the show

Episode 34 – Part 1: “How the Hell Did We Get Here?” (Buzz & Gypsie)Two old mates, zero fluff. We crack open the big one: how did everyday Aussies end up overworked, over-stressed and under-free? From numbers-before-names school days to tap-and-go living, from health wake-ups to finding your feet again, Buzz and Gypsie trade real stories, real laughs, and practical moves for this week. It’s truth over tantrums, small habits over heroics, and a reminder that love still wins — and you are enough. Support the show

Legends—Part 2 is here.If Part 1 was pit to podium, Part 2 is what happens after the podium. Amanda Allen came back from a total hip replacement… and still qualified for the CrossFit Games.Then life swung again—shoulder blow-out, domestic violence, homeless in a van, and a relapse that almost cost her everything. And she’s never said this publicly—until now. In this episode, Amanda opens the pages on the stuff most people hide: the night with whiskey and sleeping tablets the loneliness no crowd ever sees how two giant wolfhounds became her guardians and her reason to breathe and why she built a nutrition range and wrote a 100,000-word book parked up in a van… because purpose had to be forged out of pain. We talk social anxiety, introversion, and the truth that saved her: “This too shall pass.”“Discipline is freedom.”“The body remembers what the soul won’t say.” You’ll hear how she survives the dark now: rhythms and routines—training, eating, work, wolves, nature—rinse and repeat until the cloud lifts.And we go deep on belonging—how some of us are called to live on the fringe, and still be a light in the darkness. This isn’t a highlight reel.It’s a human being, brave enough to tell the part most people skip. Episode 33: Part 2 — Amanda Allen.Hit play. Share it with someone who needs a reason to keep going.Hero Up. Support the show

“Alright legends — welcome back to Episode 32, Part 2: Les Walker — The Man that Keeps Turning Up. In Part 1 we went back to the kid before the titles — the early jobs, the first hard hits, and that lesson to rise above when the rock-throwers come. Now we step into the turning point.The moment you realise people are watching… and what you do starts to matter beyond you. Les talks about coaching a mixed kids’ soccer team — boys and girls learning confidence together — six years undefeated. Then a window of opportunity: invited by his old school teacher Tony Mooney to step up in local government.No polish. Shy public speaker. Door-knocking. Seniors groups. Lions clubs. Schools. Getting into the fabric of the community and building belief by doing the work. We get into purpose — your why — and what it actually costs to keep showing up: time, money, family, mental toll. We talk about owning mistakes, not playing it safe, and why the motto is ‘Jobs on. Life’s good.’And yes — the online noise, the headlines, the faceless profiles… and how to rise above it. If Part 1 was the foundation, Part 2 is the step up: influence, responsibility, and the price you pay to lead. Let’s get back into it.” Support the show

Episode 33 of Who Is Your Hero has just dropped. Amanda Allen — “From Darkness to Dominance… and a Few Wolfhounds Along the Way.” This one isn’t told by me — it’s listened to by me.I’m there to ask the questions. Amanda is there to tell her story. From a childhood of chaos… to alcoholism at fourteen… to the edge of giving up —and then the rebuild: sobriety, discipline, and becoming a 3× CrossFit Games Champion. In this episode we go there: “When life wasn’t a podium, but a pit.” How she found safety and started again. Why discipline is freedom when everything in you wants to quit. The comeback in her forties and fifties — and the truth for anyone who thinks their best years are gone. The wolfhounds, the wild, and how nature held her together when nothing else did. Amanda’s words will smash you in the chest and stitch you back together.It’s guts to glory, and it might be the most important conversation we’ve had. If you need a reason to keep going — this is it.Hit play. Share it with someone who needs hope today. Who Is Your Hero — Episode 33Now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.Hero Up. 👊 Support the show

Episode 32: Les Walker — The Man that Keeps Turning Up. This one isn’t the polished version of life. No media-trained answers. No LinkedIn award speeches. We go straight to the bone — the truth, the setbacks, the scars, the reasons people keep getting up when life keeps belting them. Les is on the line with me — and whatever you think of him, no one can say he doesn’t turn up. Rain. Floods. Online abuse. Community barbies. Footy. Fundraisers. He still turns up. Today we don’t talk to the politician — we talk to the son, the mate, the man behind the headlines. We go back to the boy before the titles. He walks us through growing up here, early jobs at the meatworks and the railway, an apprenticeship that took him to the Burdekin Dam and Hayman Island, security at the casino, five years as a prison officer, youth work at Cleveland, small business… then council, deputy mayor, state member. We talk about that feeling when school ends and there’s no structure anymore. We talk about parents, mentors, and the advice to rise above when the rock-throwers come. We talk about learning by making mistakes, fear of failure, and why anyone can lead if they’ve got people around them and the tools to learn. I’m on home dialysis as we record — and we keep it real. If you want the person, not the profile — Episode 32 is here. Who Is Your Hero. Keep turning up.” Support the show

You know what gets me, tribe?We keep saying we live in a free country.But most people aren’t living freedom — they’re living FREE-DUMB. Yeah, FREE-DUMB. Looks shiny on Insta, but it’s slavery in disguise. Let’s break it down. D — Distraction.We’re drowning in it.Scrolling, swiping, gossiping — numbed out by noise.Entertainment’s become sedation. U — Unconscious living.Wake, rush, grind, crash, repeat.We’re not living, we’re looping.Like hamsters with Wi-Fi. M — Manipulation.They tell you what to buy, what to fear, who to love, who to cancel.You think you’re choosing — but the choices are pre-loaded. B — Blind belief.We stopped questioning.We trust headlines, politicians, influencers more than our own gut.That’s not freedom — that’s obedience with branding. So there it is:D.U.M.B. — Distraction. Unconscious. Manipulation. Blind belief. That’s FREE-DUMB. But freedom — real freedom —is unplugging from that noise.It’s saying “No thanks” to the programming.It’s taking your life back, breath by breath. And you don’t need permission slips, policies or followers to do it.You just need courage — and a bit of wobbly truth. 🎙️ (Pause) So tell me, tribe —are you living FREE… or just FREE-DUMB? Support the show

🎙️ Episode 3 — “The Comfort Trap” Aussies love comfort — cold beers, backyard barbies, footy on the telly — but when comfort becomes a lifestyle, it quietly kills our hunger to grow. In this brutally funny, dead-honest chat, Buzz calls out how the system feeds us just enough pleasure to keep us calm… and compliant.From “a beer fixes everything” culture to the way we dodge discomfort like it’s a disease — this episode will make you laugh, cringe, and question what you’ve been calling normal. 💥 It’s time to shake the couch dust off and start getting uncomfortable. 🎧 Listen now on Podbean | Spotify | Apple Podcasts🌐 whoisyourhero.com.au #TribeVsSystem #StartGettingUncomfortable #BuzzFidler #WhoIsYourHero #HeroUp #TheComfortTrap Support the show

Episode 2 — “The Illusion of Freedom” We say we’re free — but are we really?In this powerful second chapter, Buzz peels back the layers of the modern system — schooling, work, media, money — and asks the uncomfortable question: who’s actually running the show? From the moment we’re born, we’re taught to follow the script: study hard, get a job, buy the house, pay the taxes, and call that freedom.But what if the script itself is the cage? This episode isn’t about conspiracy — it’s about clarity.It’s about seeing the invisible walls we’ve all agreed to live behind and remembering that real freedom starts between your ears. 🔥 It’s deep, real, and unapologetically Buzz — a wake-up call for anyone brave enough to think for themselves. 🎧 Listen now on Podbean | Spotify | Apple Podcasts🌐 whoisyourhero.com.au #TribeVsSystem #BuzzFidler #WhoIsYourHero #StartGettingUncomfortable #FreedomStartsWithin Support the show

🎙️ EPISODE 1 — Comfort Kills: How Australia Got Too Bloody Soft This one kicks off with a laugh — and a slap of truth. From footy sheds to Friday-arvo beers, we’ve built a culture around being comfortable. But what happens when comfort turns into control? Buzz cracks open the first part of the Start Getting Uncomfortable trilogy — diving into how the “Aussie dream” quietly became a system designed to keep us numb, safe, and obedient. It’s funny, raw, and uncomfortable in all the right ways. Expect a few laughs, a few home truths, and a reminder that growth doesn’t live on the couch — it starts when we get off our arse and ask the big questions. 🔥 Real talk. Real laughs. Real tribe.🎧 Tribe vs System — Start Getting Uncomfortable (Part 1) Support the show

Ep 29 (Part 2): The Everyday Aussie Who Stood Up — Jody LoweJody goes beyond slogans and into the guts of real change—how childhood chaos forged a protector, why he plans seven weeks ahead, and how blokes can manage the “ton of straw” without blowing a fuse. We talk ego on long-service leave, trolls vs restraint, being a present dad, and building an Australia grounded in balance, accountability and clean energy. Raw, practical, and very human. Listen, share, and tag someone who needs this.www.whoisyourhero.com.au | #WhoIsYourHero #JodyLowe #MensHealth #Resilience #EverydayHeroes Support the show

welcome back to Part 2 of Who Is Your Hero with Jason Siebert.Part 1 took us from floodwaters to first principles — why shelter before anything flips a human from surviving to thriving, and how Jason’s Heartland Homes Project and Rehome Roots turn one sale into someone else’s second chance. Today we’re going deeper.We’re talking real poverty — is it material or spiritual?We’re talking scars that drive service — the moments that make a man say “no one gets left behind.”And we’re stepping into solutions: expandable, off-grid homes, community land, growing food, regenerating country — a blueprint for living together, not just getting by. If you’ve ever felt the system’s red tape choking common sense, this part is for you.Lean in, share it on, and let’s build stronger homes and stronger hearts. Support the show

Today’s story carries the title: ‘The Everyday Aussie Who Stood Up – Jody Lowe’. Every so often, you come across someone who doesn’t just talk about courage and bravery — they live it, breathe it, and stand in it every single day. Our guest today is one of those blokes.   Now, let me be clear from the start: we’re not here to push politics, tick boxes, or run agendas. But sometimes, when you talk about truth, it naturally brushes against those walls. And that’s okay. What we’re here for today is courage. It’s family. It’s resilience. It’s a bloke who’s faced his own battles with mental health and still steps forward, day after day, for his kids, his community, and his country. Support the show

What to expect in this episode 👇Jason Siebert x Who Is Your Hero — Part 1 This one goes past bricks and bolts. We dive into why “home” is more than walls and how one man turned the Northern Rivers floodwaters into a living model of hope. You’ll hear & learn: The image Jason can’t forget from Lismore — and what it taught him about human fragility and real resilience. Why shelter before anything (health triage → shelter → water → fire → food) matters — and how a roof flips people from surviving to thriving. Jason’s own scars — vanlife, temporary housing, mental health dips — and how purpose + discipline (run, meditate, train) keep him moving. The Heartland model explained in plain language: one home sold helps rehome another (no interest, no fees, pay-it-forward into the next family’s home). Versatile, off-grid, expandable homes — and why independence = health + dignity. The bigger picture: housing crisis, rough sleepers, single mums, veterans, men needing community — and how Heartland plans to meet them where they are. Buzz’s 4 Pillars (Health • Worth • Why • Wealth) in action — and why purpose stops the spiral. Big Question teaser:We finish Part 1 warming up for the one we ask every guest… “Who is your Hero?” (Jason answers it in the series.) 🎧 Listen now: Podbean | Spotify | Apple🔗 whoisyourhero.com.au🔗 heartlandhomesproject.com Support the show

🚨🎙️ EPISODE 27 JUST DROPPED! 🎙️🚨 Legends, the Buzz & Gypsie September Catch-Up is live and it’s a belter. We cover it all —🔥 Trump & Albo trading climate punches🔥 Housing crisis & why modular living is booming🔥 Heroes like Julie Hogben & Jodi Lowe showing true grit🔥 Rants about power bills, social media fakery & the green scam🔥 Tribe vs System reflections — freedom, mateship & meaning This one’s raw, funny, and hits deep. Perfect Sunday listen. 👉 Stream it now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms👉 Share it, tag your mates, and tell us — Who’s YOUR hero this month? Big love,Buzz & Gypsie ✌️🎸 #WhoIsYourHero #BuzzAndGypsie #Podcast #EverydayHeroes #SeptemberCatchUp Support the show

Meet Julie Hogben — 31 years old, full of courage, and right now fighting her way through dialysis while waiting for a life-saving kidney transplant. She sat down with me on Who Is Your Hero to share the raw, real story of what it’s like to live with kidney failure at such a young age — the challenges, the laughs, the resilience, and the hope. This is more than a medical story. It’s about grit, family, and finding strength in the hardest season of life. Listen in soon on Podbean, Spotify & Apple Podcasts. www.WhoIsYourHero.com.au YOU ARE ENOUGH. #WhoIsYourHero #KidneyCapers #DialysisLife #HeroUp Support the show

Doug Steley – Fighting Battles Beyond the Uniform🔥 Smashing Opening (Approx. 5 mins)Buzz:“G’day legends, Buzz here — and welcome back to Who Is Your Hero.Tonight we’re not talking about business, footy, or backyard heroes. We’re talking about a bloke who wore the RAAF uniform, gave his best years in service, and then came home to fight battles that no one trains you for.His name is Doug Steley.A veteran. A fighter. A man who has carried both medals and scars.But when the uniform came off, Doug found himself in the fight of his life — not with an enemy overseas, but with the system right here at home.We talk about mateship in this country. We talk about ‘looking after our diggers.’ Yet time and time again, the stories I hear from veterans are stories of silence, rejection, paperwork over people, and lives lost to a system that’s meant to protect them.Doug’s journey is raw. It’s heavy. But it’s also important. Because if we’re going to be a country worth fighting for, we’ve got to face how we treat those who fought for us.So buckle in, tribe — this is one you need to hear.” Support the show

“G’day tribe, tonight’s a big one. After four months of hospital runs, every second day back into North Ward, the tubes are finally out, and for the first time in months I had a proper shower. Not a wipe down, not a splash with a washer — I mean a full, hot, stand-there-till-the-water-runs-cold kind of shower. Might sound small, but to me, it felt massive. Support the show

“When kidney failure hit, I found out real quick who my mates were. Most vanished, but a handful stuck. At first it felt brutal, then I realised — it was a gift. It’s like Facebook culling your friends list for you — only life does it much more efficiently.” This Podcast id dedicated to all of them .. Support the show

“G’day legends, Buzz here with another kidney-fuelled yarn. And today we’re going straight to the bottom of the barrel… literally. So, the nurses handed me this thing called the Bristol Stool Chart. Yeah, you can’t make this stuff up. It’s basically a grading system for your turds — turns out even your poo needs a performance review these days. Now when you’re on PD, keeping the plumbing moving is critical. And according to the chart, the gold medal stool is a nice, smooth sausage — Type 4. That’s the Michael Jordan of bowel movements. The GOAT. Anything else and you’re in trouble: • Type 1? Rabbit droppings. Mate, you’re not a bunny. Eat a pear. • Type 7? Brown tsunami. You’re not winning medals, you’re evacuating a disaster zone. • Type 6? That’s the curry-and-beer special. You know the one. Here’s the lesson: shit happens.Literally. But in life too. Some days you’re dropping gold medal sausages, other days it’s chaos. The trick is to laugh, flush, and keep moving. So if you’re stuck, stressed, or struggling — remember: it’s all part of the cycle. Some days are messy, some are hard to pass, but eventually, you hit that smooth stride. This is Buzz with Kidney Capers — reminding you that health isn’t about being perfect… it’s about rolling with the punches. Or in this case… the plops. 💩🤣 Support the show

“Ever been told you’ve put your foot into it? 👣Mate, I’ve made a bloody career out of it. Some people collect stamps, I collect awkward silences. And here’s the funny thing: half the time, people think you’ve stuffed up. But really… you’ve just said what everyone else was too chicken to say. It’s like the elephant in the room. Everyone’s patting it, feeding it peanuts, pretending it’s not there… and then you walk in and go: ‘Holy shit, there’s a bloody elephant in here!’ Suddenly you’re the problem. I’ve done it in footy change rooms, boardrooms, and even hospital wards. First time I sat in dialysis, I looked around and said: ‘Well, this isn’t the Bali holiday I booked.’ Nurses didn’t know whether to laugh or call security. But the patients cracked up — tension gone. Honesty frees people. Support the show

“WTF Happened to the Good Life?” 🎙️ Back in 1980…👉 Dad worked.👉 Mum raised the kids.👉 One wage covered the lot.👉 Families had time, balance & community. Fast forward to 2025…⚡ Two parents working flat out.⚡ Kids raised by screens.⚡ Mortgages that strangle.⚡ Families stretched to breaking point. So I ask… WHAT THE F@#K HAPPENED? In this raw new episode, I unpack it all:✅ The courage of my Mum & Dad raising 5 kids (and a Downy).✅ Street cricket, family holidays & knowing the whole street.✅ Why failing on your own decisions made us stronger.✅ How the system sold us “progress” while stealing the good life.✅ And how we can take it back. 🔥 This one will hit you in the gut — and maybe give you hope too. 🎧 Listen now on Who Is Your Hero Podcast🌐 whoisyourhero.com.au📲 Podbean App — follow & share 👉 Don’t let anyone else hold your pen. Write your own story. #WhoIsYourHero #WTFHappened #FamilyFirst #PodcastDrop Support the show

 life’s got this nasty habit of throwing curveballs when you think you’re on a roll.Cloudy bags, midnight alarms, hospital food that tastes like cardboard soup 🍲…It’s all part of the gig. But the lesson?👉 You don’t get to pick the battles.👉 You do get to choose how you show up to fight them. So if you’re feeling stuck, sore, or side-lined, remember:⚡ Shrink the battle — win the next 5 minutes.⚡ Hold your WHY — it’s the compass when the map’s all blurry.⚡ Hero Up — ask, “What would the best version of me do right now?” Then do it. Support the show

Legends, this one cuts deep.The medical system loves to throw words around:👉 “You’ll never recover.”👉 “This is terminal.”👉 “Six months to live.” But here’s the truth I’ve lived: the mind gives up before the body does.And if you let those words write your ending, they will. Episode 18 of Who Is Your Hero is about flipping the script:⚡ Turning timelines into challenges⚡ Refusing to be just an “average”⚡ Finding courage when the system tries to box you in This one’s raw, straight from the PD chair, and it’s all about HEROES rising when the world says, “Game over.” 🎙️ Listen now:🌐 whoisyourhero.com.au | Podbean app 👉 Drop a comment with YOUR story — who told you it was over, and how did you prove them wrong? Support the show

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I’m on my second day of PD training — and I’ll tell you what, the nurses I’ve had this week, absolute legends. Angels in scrubs. They’ve kept me alive, kept me laughing, and they’ve helped me see something I didn’t expect — freedom. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m still hooked up to machines at night, still fighting the big fight, but for the first time in 12 weeks I can see a bit of my life coming back. Days free again. That’s a win. But here’s the thought that’s been chewing me up: the ‘What If’ trap.The older you get, the heavier those two words become. • What if I’d taken better care of my kidneys years ago? • What if I’d gone harder in footy when I had the chance? • What if I’d told that person what they meant to me? When you’re young, ‘what if’ feels like a game. Options everywhere. But as the years roll on, those missed chances pile up like weights in your backpack. And suddenly, instead of fuelling you, the ‘what if’ starts chewing you up. So today’s big question is this: How do we stop living in ‘what if’ and start asking ‘what’s next’? Stick around, because by the end of this 45 minutes, I want you to walk away lighter — ready to flip the script. Let’s go.” Support the show

“Ever had that dream you’re late for the game? Boots missing, guernsey at home, coach ready to rip ya a new one? Turns out, that’s not just a dream, mate — that’s life giving you a bloody wake-up call. This week on the Who Is Your Hero Podcast, I’m talking about what those dreams really mean… about being prepared, showing up, and owning your spot on the ground — in footy, in life, in everything. No filters, no fluff, no capes — just raw yarns, hard truths, and a bit of Buzz banter to get you thinking. So, if you’ve ever felt like you’ve left your boots at home… tune in, lace up, and run on with me. Because every day is game day — and no one’s coming to save ya. Dropping soon — live link at whoisyourhero.com.au (Cut to the meme image with bold text: “Dropping Soon – Who Is Your Hero? Podcast”) Support the show

Today we’re going to war… but not the kind with guns. My guest knows both the battlefield and the battle inside your own bloody head. Seventeen years in the Aussie Army. Iraq. Timor . Blown up in an armoured vehicle — survived. PTSD. Depression. Rock bottom. But instead of staying down, he built himself back up and now teaches blokes, bosses, and whole communities how to lead with guts, heart, and harmony. This man is a walking proof that your worst day can actually be the start of your best life. Enjoy Legends.  Support the show

When I was a kid, my job wasn’t just being a brother — it was being a bodyguard.  My brother had Down syndrome, and the world wasn’t always kind to him. I didn’t just protect him from bullies… I learned about humanity, courage, and what it meant to stand for someone who couldn’t always stand for themselves. He taught me more about love, patience, and resilience than any textbook or self-help seminar ever could.  When he passed away, it rocked my world , I realised my role as his protector didn’t end — it just changed. It became more !  Now, my mission is to speak up for those who can’t, to share the stories that matter, and to remind people that real heroes don’t wear capes… they wear courage. Support the show

🚨 NEW EPISODE JUST DROPPED! 🚨This week on Who Is Your Hero, we meet Jodi — a woman who stared down domestic violence, walked away, and is now driving BULLDOZERS in a hi-vis life she built herself. 💪🚜 She’s her own hero… and after you hear this, you might just find the courage to be yours. 🎙 Raw. Real. No sugar-coating.💬 For the blokes — pay attention. It’s never OK.💬 For the ladies — you’re stronger than you know. 📲 LISTEN NOW: www.whoisyourhero.com.au🎧 Streaming on Podbean & all major platforms. #WhoIsYourHero #PodcastLaunch #DomesticViolenceAwareness #WomensStrength #YouAreEnough #BullDozerBoss Support the show

🔥 NEW EPISODE DROPPING SOON 🔥🎙️ TRIBE vs SYSTEM – EPISODE 9:“YOU ARE ENOUGH: Burn the Blueprint, Rewrite the Rules” This isn’t self-help fluff.It’s a f***ing battle cry. Men are silently snapping under pressure.We’re juggling provider roles, emotional baggage, red tape, and expectations so twisted they’d snap a circus acrobat. ⚠️ This week, we call it out. Why the system wants you exhausted, obedient, and silent Why “being a man” today feels like a no-win game How the pressure to perform is quietly killing us And why YOU ARE ENOUGH, exactly as you are—no cape, no six-pack required We’re flipping the script, burning the old rules, and starting a tribe that’s got your back without the b******t. 💥 This episode hits different.💥 It’s the permission you didn’t know you needed.💥 It’s the mic drop modern masculinity has been waiting for. 🧭 One rule to burn.🧱 One part of your story to rewrite.🤝 One brother to share this with. 📍 Streaming soon on PODBEAN🔗 www.whoisyourhero.com.au🎧 Follow. Support. Join the rebellion. Because enough is enough.And so are you. #TribeVsSystem #YouAreEnough #MensMentalHealth #RewriteTheRules #BurnTheBlueprint #WhoIsYourHero #BrotherhoodWithoutBullshit #DialysisDiaries #RealNotPerfect #ShowUpUnfiltered Support the show

  MORE THAN A JERSEY – The Jeff Hunter StoryA story of footy, identity & finally feeling seen.It’s not just about the game.It’s not just about the wins.And it was never just about the jersey.Jeff Hunter’s story is one every Aussie needs to hear—especially those who’ve ever felt outside the circle. From grassroots football to a personal fight for inclusion, this isn’t a highlight reel—it’s a healing one. A story of pain behind the pride Finding purpose in the shadows And why “being picked” means more than making the team WHO IS YOUR HERO – EPISODE 8 DROPPING SOON Streaming on all major platforms www.whoisyourhero.com.au Because sometimes, the bravest thing you can do… is show up as yourself.#WhoIsYourHero #Episode9 #JeffHunterStory #MoreThanAJersey #FootyAndBelonging #InclusionMatters #PodcastAustraliarSupport the show

Eight weeks ago, I walked into Emergency—and everything changed. From footy fields and Friday night beers to dialysis machines and daily discipline, this podcast is my raw and real journey through kidney failure, mental resilience, and fighting for a second chance at life. Each week, I unpack the grind of recovery, meet others walking their own tough paths, and ask the deeper questions:👉 Why do we wait for a breakdown before we wake up?👉 Are we really healing, or just medicating?👉 Who’s still got fight left in them? Whether you’re battling your own health war, supporting someone who is, or just need a straight-up conversation about grit, transformation, and how to rewrite your story—this podcast is for you. 💥 Featuring guest stories, laughter in dark moments, and a powerful reminder:You are enough. Your story matters. And the world needs your fight. #WhoIsYourHero Support the show

Buzz and Gypsie catch up to discuss Protecting your energy , Guiding the next generation and a bit of WHY we self destruct chasing the Adrenalin hit .. Part A of A three part series   Support the show

Buzz unpacks the kidney failure and future . Support the show

I Penned this in March 2024 , the anchor song for the podcast and web page . Not quite finished yet . Would love an artist to finish it off for me . 💪Support the show

🎙️ TONIGHT ON “WHO IS YOUR HERO?”   Recorded ,  with Buzz & special guest: Gypsie🧠 Truth bombs, belly laughs, and a crash course in freedom…It’s time to meet the man behind the madness —a spiritual wingman, a common law crusader, and a bloke who’s survived more red tape and rogue governments than a dodgy tradie on a MyGov login. Gypsie ain’t your average guest.He’s got a head like a sun-dried prune and a heart that could power a small country.Tonight, he joins me to crack open the can of worms we’ve all been tiptoeing around. Support the show

Unpacking the 4 Pillars of Who is your Hero . Support the show

Pretty Raw opening Episode , Song didn't play at start of cast or end , Voice starts at around 40 seconds .. Enjoy  Support the show

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Join Matt Fidler ( buzz) as he embarks on a heartfelt podcast journey, exploring the extraordinary stories of ordinary people. In this episode, Matt shares his motivation and life changes, including overcoming health challenges and a career shift due to his kidney condition. He introduces the core idea of the podcast – to highlight stories of resilience and personal empowerment amidst adversity. The episode emphasizes the importance of finding one's hero within and aims to shed light on mental health issues, particularly among adolescents. Matt discusses the challenges of today's society, the role of technology, and the need for open conversations. With a touch of humor and honesty, this episode sets the stage for future interviews and candid discussions, aiming to inspire listeners to take charge of their stories and become their own heroes. Support the show