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Ep235: Rowan McBride: From Clarinet Squeaks to Standing Ovations

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If your kid has ever picked up a clarinet… there’s a fair chance this bloke had something to do with it.Rowan McBride joins me in the van, and if ...

Ep234: I Drove Into a Fridge… and Other Learner Driver Disasters

19 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I asked for driving stories… and got everything from written-off cars to someone literally driving into a fridge.This one’s a bit different. You’...

Ep233: The Secrets Behind Flesh Fiction and Why Nothing Is Off Limits

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I did not expect to be talking about sexy cockroaches today… but here we are.This week, I'm joined by the absolutely brilliant Ed and Amanda fro...

Ep232: Julie Goodwin and I are Building a Gyrocopter!

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Up for a laugh?Julie is back in the podvan, and things go off the rails almost immediately.What starts as a nice catch-up quickly turns into a deeply ...

Ep231: Murray Balfe - From Grunge Fan to High School Principal!

29 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I finally made it to the Principal’s office without copping a suspension!I sat down with Murray Balfe, the man at the helm of Lisarow High School, t...

QF83: Why Weighted Walking Beats The Gym

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Quick Fix episode (a shorter bit from a full episode from a couple of years ago!) I'm hitting the pavement with Adam from Ruksak for a pro...

Ep230: Couples Therapist On How Your Childhood Shapes Your Relationship

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Natalie King is a Clinical Psychologist who has spent the last decade specialising exclusively in couples therapy, and she joins me to pull apart why ...

QF82: Kids Repeating The Stuff They Shouldn't!

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tam and Kathy have a couple of cracking stories about those mortifying moments when your kids repeat something they definitely shouldn't have. We ...

Ep229: The 6000 Year Old Secret To Slowing Down

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We first met Mel Bean a few weeks back during our side hustle chat, but I knew the second we started talking that she had a much bigger story to tell....

QF78: Julie Goodwin’s $4 Fashion Hack

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Julie drops by the Podvan to talk up the joys of op shopping and why her whole family keeps bumping into each other at Vinnies (including some very qu...

Ep228: Jason van Genderen - From the Central Coast to New York Success!

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is one of my favourite episodes ever! Jason Van Genderen is a world-class storyteller who started a revolution when he ended up on the big stage ...

QF77: Kylie’s Solo Trip To Rome

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Quick Fix episode I catch up with two of our legends from the Podvan community, Tara and Kylie, to hear about the incredible friendships they ...

Ep227: Relationship Therapist On How To Survive The Empty Nest

01 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Natalie and I are getting into the nitty-gritty of why so many couples hit a wall once the kids finally pack their bags... It’s a weird, quiet trans...

QF72: My Secret 6 Year Battle - with Heather Irvine Rundle

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever felt like you're walking around with a constant "hot flash" of overwhelm or wondered why your brain is always anticip...

Ep226: The 15-year-old secret CEO & the Queen of Dirty Sodas! 😂

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A couple of episodes ago, I started a feature of shining a light on a few Central Coast small businesses to prove that a big idea can come from anywhe...

QF71: A Wardrobe Malfunction At The Logies!

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Flashing back to when Julie had just finished Dancing With The Stars - and we go into talking about a very funny wardrobe malfunction she had at The L...

Ep225: How To Spot The Signs Your Body Is Breaking Before Your Brain Does

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Right after Julie and I came off stage in Narrabri, I got chatting to Malinda, a clinical psychologist who traded the bright lights of London and Sydn...

QF70: Why Your Bank Account Needs A Diet (With Marcus Kroek)

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This chat might change the way you look at your bank account !Marcus Kroek has done it all - policeman in Darlinghurst, teacher, and now a high-level ...

Ep224: The Hustle Heroes - Three Locals Risking It All To Leave The Nine-To-Five (And the NDIS game-changer you need to hear about)

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I’m sitting in my hotel room in Dubbo after a massive weekend on the road with Jules, reflecting on the day the Podvan became a hub for the coast’...

QF69: Jazzercise Central Coast - The Life-Changing Magic Of Tripping Over Your Own Shadow

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I Pulled Up To A Car Park In Ettalong And Found A Group Of Humans Who Have Figured Out The Ultimate Health Hack: Sweat First, Pizza Second.In this Qui...

Ep223: LIVE From The Road with Julie Goodwin!

01 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jules and I are rolling down to Sydney for our final tour rehearsal, and things got weird before we even hit the M1.In this episode, we find out about...

QF64: SO MANY LAUGHS!!

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Quick Fix episode, (which I considered naming "My Kids Have A Plan To Fix The G20 Summit", Jordan and Tiana are back in the Podvan, ...

Ep222: The Phone Call I've Wanted To Make For Over 20 Years!!

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve been trying to track this man down for over twenty years.When I was fifteen, a kind gesture changed the trajectory of my entire life. In this e...

QF66: We Have A New Sponsor!!

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A massive thanks and welcome to Brian Hilton Wyong for jumping on board and backing the Podvan! They're sponsoring the weekly Quick Fix episodes a...

Ep221: Escaping The People-Pleasing Trap And The Magic Of Saying No!

18 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is your body trying to tell you something while you're ignoring the signals?I sat down with Maureen from the Cosmic Scavenger Hunt podcast for a c...

QF63: Jordan and Tiana

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Quick Fix episode is a throwback to when Tiana was 14 and Jordan was 19. (They're 32 and 63 now). This is a genuine look into behind t...

Ep220: My Worst Ever Moment On Air

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I haven't seen Coops in 26 years and the first thing she does is bring up the time I got her kids banned from daycare! 😂My old radio co-host fr...

QF61: The Australian Podcast Awards!

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A quick fix episode is a bit of a look back to a standout bit from an episode from around a year ago. This one takes us back to episode 61 with a few ...

Ep219: Julie Goodwin’s "Big Rocks" Theory (And Why Mine Is Wrong)

04 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's New Year's Day, we're at The Skillion at Terrigal, and despite being dressed for summer, we are absolutely freezing our butts off!In ...

QF62: The Things My Mechanic Has Seen In People's Cars

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

About a year ago, I got my mechanic (Vince from All Pro Automotive) to jump in for a chat about what he thinks are the most reliable vehicles, what th...

Ep218: Why I’m Trading Comfort For A Decision That Changes Everything

28 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve decided to stop sitting on the fence.As we head into the New Year, I’ve been thinking a lot about choosing my word (or "phrase to live b...

Ep217: Julie Goodwin & I Are LIVE On The Radio Right Now!*

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's the last episode before Christmas and we are sitting in the car park at the Doylo...If you're listening to this between 7 and 9am on the ...

QF59: Lil G’s Live Podvan Performance and How Her Account Got Hacked

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When I sat down with G in the Podvan, I wasn't expecting a masterclass on Memphis duck parades, the brutal reality of American tipping culture, or...

Ep216: How To Handle Stress, Burnout and the Overwhelm - with Dr Nathan Beehag

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As this episode comes out, we're heading into the crazy season (I've upgraded it from the silly season) and I've been hearing sooo much fr...

QF58: The Violent Rules of Spotto with Julie Goodwin

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Quick Fix version of an episode from about a year ago, JG is in the Van and things get weirdly specific very quickly.We kick off with a chaoti...

Ep215: The Koolewong Fires - And Why I'm Finally Packing My Go Bag

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Well, that was probably the scariest weekend the Central Coast has seen in years.In this episode, I chat with a couple of locals who were right in the...

Ep214: An Episode With My Son On His 21st Birthday - Today!!

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jordan turns 21 today?!?! 😭 Where did the time go?!?We're so incredibly proud of the beautiful and caring man he's become - but it's no...

QF57: Julie Goodwin's Most Brutal Feedback!

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Oh man, this is so funny!!! I'd totally forgotten about this stuff!This is a highlight from back in Episode 57, when Julie and I parked the Podvan...

Ep213: The Doc Told Her Parents She Wouldn't Make It Past 12yrs Old

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

She was given a "use by date" of 12 years old.In this episode I sit down with Tayla to chat about the reality of living with Cystic Fibrosis...

QF73: BIMMS for your Mental Health with Heather Irvine Rundle

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a Quick Fix by request!I was sitting in the library doing some editing yesterday arvo, when a message came through via Facebook. It said:Hey R...

Ep212: International Men's Day - From A Woman's Perspective

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I was in a horrible place recently.And even when a friend offered to listen, I told them I was fine. (I wasn't). This chat with my old colleague Laris...

QF55: The hilarious nurses!!

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘 𝗦𝗢 𝗙𝗔𝗥!!"That's what was said about Episode 5...

Ep211: Kyla's Secret To Dealing With Trolls

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kyla (from Cakes By Kyla) is back in the Podvan!It’s been ages (three kids ago, apparently!) since Kyla’s been in. We catch up on what’s happene...

QF54: Thankful Thursday and a Ripper Jingle!

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a "Thankful Thursday" Quick Fix, and for the first time in history, Jules and I recorded it on an actual Thursday. (And it has the ...

Ep210: What Happens When You're Sceptical About Therapy?

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Why isn't anyone talking about this?"That's the question that sat with Richard and Lee for years... so they started a podcast (Rich...

QF53: The Last Of The 50 Guests In 50 Minutes!

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Well, this was the end of the 50 Guests In 50 Minutes (attempt) from a Sunday morning at Long Jetty Markets. We got the 50 guests.... It just went ove...

Ep209: This Guest Had No Idea... That He Was The Guest! 😂

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today had NO idea he was the guest.This was a heap of fun. Wayne from Coast FM 963 thought he was just popping down to the waterfront to pre-...

QF52: My guest literally doesn't know her own birthday.

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is part three of the "50 Guests in 50 Minutes" special, and the stories just get crazier. Rani was adopted from Sri Lanka and only foun...

Ep208: Julie Goodwin & I Are Going On Tour!

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Now listen... This was recorded BEFORE the official announcement (I think it's pretty clear that I didn't know all of the details about the to...

QF51: Flashbacks To Being A Nude Statue In France

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

OK! So, this Quick Fix is a snippet from waaaaay back in Episode 51, recorded live at the Long Jetty Markets. We've got a whole bunch of guests wi...

Ep207: 20 Years After Australian Idol with Damien Leith

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's been almost 20 years since Damien Leith won Australian Idol! In this chat, we find out what job he was doing when he auditioned, we get into ...

Ep206: Julie Goodwin On Staring Down The Barrel Of An Empty Nest

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I tell Jules about seeing my 15-year-old daughter try on her formal dress for the first time... and how I basically crumbled into a m...

QF53: Jane Goodall And An Example Of Her Impact On People

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the sad news yesterday of Jane Goodall's passing, we thought we'd look back at an episode where her name randomly popped up - and led to ...

Ep205: My Guest Is Deaf... And This Is A Podcast...

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"You're deaf but you're not deaf enough."I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with the brilliant Mikaela Magro, a 19-year-old...

QF48: Triple M's Maz on Drinking and Endometriosis

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

About a year ago, I pulled into the Triple M carpark with the Podvan (which was a WEIRD moment - after years of driving past it every weekday on my wa...

Ep204: In Memory Of Spencer - Recorded At The Cancer Council's Relay For Life

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

First up, a bit of a warning on this one. This episode deals with the loss of a child. There's tears, there's (surprisingly) a lot of laughs -...

Ep203: Behind The Scenes Of How I've Built My Business

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"I don't feel comfortable asking people for money."This is a bit of a different one... it's a podcast within a podcast! My business ...

QF47: Julie Goodwin, Microwave Jenny and Thermomix Karen

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Oh man, if you haven't heard this story - you're in for a treat!! (And it's super short and sweet!)Julie had a great idea: let's bring...

Ep202: Jen on Losing 44 Kilos and A Special Women's Mental Health Walk

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I had the absolute pleasure of having a last-minute sit-down with the brilliant Jen, who runs the Central Coast 'Walk It Off' ladies group. Wh...

QF49: The U.K. Backpackers Making A Living Out Of Travelling

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kofi and Talula jumped in the Podvan about a year ago in Long Jetty, while they were here backpacking around Australia. In this Quick Fix, you'll ...

Julie Goodwin and the Horrible Rash from Thailand! 😂

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I really hope Julie doesn't read the title of this one... But, I mean - it's actually what's coming up in this episode!!We talk about some...

QF46: Paddy and Maz from Triple M

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

About a year ago, I rolled up to the Triple M carpark in Gosford to have a chat with Maz (one half the brekky team there) - and then the other half of...

Episode 200: Meet My Mum and Dad!

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For my 200th episode, I wanted to introduce my Podvan family... to my actual family! It's my Mum and Dad!So, in this one, we talk about the time I...

Ep199: Living With Cancer for 30 Years, Then Her Doctor Said: "It's Gone!"

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"If you hadn't done what you did... would you be alive right now?" "No."That’s how the chat started with the incredible Jon...

Ep199: Living With Cancer for 30 Years, Then Her Doctor Said: "It's Gone!"

17 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"If you hadn't done what you did... would you be alive right now?" "No."That’s how the chat started with the incredible Jon and Nicky, and their sto...

QF44 with Julie Goodwin: Artificial Intelligence Meets Genuine Stupidity!

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I was super excited to show Julie my new party trick: an AI bot that writes songs about our episodes on the spot. I just needed a subject.Enter Bev, a...

198 Rabs and Tiana's Phuket Podvan Travel Journal

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you get a chance, fire up the video version of this episode on Spotify or YouTube!The family just got back from Thailand - where Tiana and I weren'...

197 Heather Irvine-Rundle on Why You Can't Just "Get Over It" (And That's Okay!)

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"You didn't know they didn't have a gun. You didn't know what they were capable of."I had psychologist Heather Irvine-Rundell from The READ Clinic bac...

QF43: The Solar Panel Thief

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Oh man, if you haven't heard this story - you're in for a treat!! (And it's super short and sweet!)My kids (Jordan and Tiana) joined me in...

196 I Finally Got a Paramedic in The Van! (So I Asked Him Everything)

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I had the absolute honour of sitting down with Adrian Date, a man who spent nearly 20 years as an intensive care paramedic. I've always wanted to chat...

195 My Guests Have The WORST Job Title!

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Well this episode is a little different!After a reel I made about the NDIS went completely bonkers online, I got quite curious about the whole thing. ...

194 Julie Goodwin's Idea For My Tombstone!

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"He lies Rabs, all the gear and no idea."Well, it seems Jules and I have sorted out what's going on my tombstone. So that's one thing ticked off the l...

QF42: The Crazy Things People Collect!

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This one comes from waaay back in episode 42! We parked up at Umina beach, and I invited a bunch of collectors down. Some amazing stories about the th...

193 Heather Irvine-Rundle on How Childhood Trauma Becomes Adulthood Trauma

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered why you are the way you are? And why you do things the way you do?In another awesome chat with Clinical Psychologist Heather Irvine-Rund...

192 Rosie Waterland on PTSD, Mental Health Maintenance, and Just The Gist Coming Back

29 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rosie Waterland's "Just The Gist" podcast had over 10 million downloads, and her memoir "The Anti-Cool Girl" was a best-selling award winner. I recor...

191 Julie Goodwin and the Laughs You Just Might Need Right Now!

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

People have talking about really copping the winter blues lately. Do you need a laugh or 2? Here you go!Julie’s back in the Podvan and somehow we co...

QF41: The Biggest Laughs with Julie Goodwin!

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This Quick Fix is pure chaos in the best way: we’re parked up at the beach, the dogs are everywhere, there’s suspicious Labrador mischief, we test...

190 How Ex-Firefighter Billy Mac Found Hope After Trauma and Fire

15 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WARNING: This episode contains talk around car crashes, fatalities, PTSD, and suicide. It's a great chat - and we have a lot of laughs amongst it, but...

189 Lottie Dalziel from Banish on Sustainable Living Without the Hype

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You know those plastic bottle tops you toss in the bin? Lottie Dalziel’s turned them into coasters, earrings and pens! She’s the founder of Banish...

QF39: Luke Mangan OAM “French Bistros and the Power of Perseverance”

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Quick Fix, we’re joined by renowned chef and restaurateur Luke Mangan, straight from the stage to the van! Luke shares his story of navigati...

Ep188: Julia Baird on The Power of Acts of Kindness & Grace

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This one is very different - and super special. I sat down in front of a packed room with author, broadcaster and journalist Julia Baird at the Words ...

Ep187: You Need To Hear This Episode NOW!! 😂 (Or WATCH if you're on Spotify)

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I REALLY hope you're finding this episode on the day it's released! It'll just make the whole experience so much more fun for you! 😂 (And then the ...

Ep186: Sarah Kearns "You Can’t Hate Yourself Into Someone You Love"

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Kearns is back - and glowing from the inside out.The program Sarah runs is called " Project Glow" - and it's so much more than a health kick. It...

Quick Fix 38: Dealing With Massive Changes In Your Life

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A year ago in Episode 38, Cass and Vicky rolled into town and jumped in the van. Cass and I used to work together at the radio station and both of us...

Ep185: Where Writers Get Ripped Apart (and Come Back for More)

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a really fun one! Amanda and Ed from the Not Quite Write podcast run flash fiction competitions that flip traditional writing advice on its h...

QF37: "Have You Ever Had A Colonic Irrigation?"

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Julie had no idea what she was walking into.She thought she was meeting me at the beach - instead, she ended up in a float tank under an apartment blo...

Ep184: A Shoebill Tried To Mate With Me!

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

*Video Episode on Spotify* Bobby-Jo from the Safari Life podcast jumps in the van with wild stories, hilarious first meetings, emotional photos and on...

Ep183: Honestly - How Much Money I Make From This Podcast

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yep. The title says it all really. And honestly, I reckon you'll be shocked by some of these numbers!BIG announcement regarding the future plans for t...

Ep182: Jenny Darbin's $300,000 Spine!

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I met Jenny Darbin at her beautiful homewares store, Ivy & Rose in Wyong. She’s sharp, hilarious, and endlessly generous - and this episode shows ev...

Ep181: Julie Goodwin & The Funniest Episode Yet!!

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I reckon this one should come with a warning: high chance of laughter-induced snorting.Julie Goodwin is back in the van and this time, we spiral glori...

Ep180: R.I.P 101 Year Old Cath Troy - Thank You For These Stories ❤️

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I had the absolute honour of recording my 100th episode with Cath Troy – and I’ll never forget it. At 101 years old, she was still sharp as a tack...

Ep179: With Down Syndrome, They Said He'd Never Run - Now Jordan Cabrita’s World-Ranked!

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You don’t meet many people like Jordan Cabrita.At 28, he’s a world-ranked adaptive CrossFit athlete with Down syndrome, autism, and a tonne of oth...

Quick Fix 28: Sarah Kearns' Stillbirth Story And The Panic Attack During A Facial

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Oh man - I'd forgotten how good this chat was!!Sarah Kearns shares the moment her stillbirth story cracked open - and how a panic attack during a jell...

Ep178: A Fishing Youtuber From Bristol!

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Shaun’s a fishing-obsessed lad from Bristol who’s built an awesome community around his YouTube channel, The Fishing Bloggers. He’s in Australia...

Quick Fix 26: So Cute and FUNNY!!! Superheroes In The Podvan!

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here's the thing about Quick Fixes... I love them too! I forget who I had on last week - so to go back and hear people from over a year ago - it's lik...

Ep177: Crisis Management and High-Stakes PR with Amber Daines

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From investigative journalism during the Asian financial crisis to working in London’s dot-com bubble, Amber’s journey has taken her from the news...

Ep176: Treasure Hunters of the Central Coast

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When I put the call out for unique local legends, I didn’t expect a crew of metal detectorists to roll into the van, but that’s exactly what happe...

Quick Fix 25: Jordan, Tiana, and the Six Foot Olaf

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elsa, Olaf and Existential CrisisThis one starts with a cute F1 reel… and ends with me questioning everything I know about Frozen.It’s got movie m...

Ep175: Recorded At A Singles Night!

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I rocked up to a singles night at a bowling alley… I parked out the front with the Podvan, waiting to chat with some of the locals brave enough to w...

Quick Fix 22: Anxiety, Identity, and a Bus Full of Selves

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Parts of me need to stay on the bus – and not drive"Julie’s brilliant metaphor about our inner selves cracked me up and hit hard.This one’s fro...