Beernuts Productions Podcast

Garth Remington

This week on the Beernuts Productions podcast Garth Remington drops by for a fun and entertaining chat with gough. Garth is a comedian, writer and performer and starts off by telling us why he loves comedy and how much he enjoys making people laugh. Garth takes us through how he got started in the industry and how he progressed and branched out into other styles, such as sketch comedy and improv. Garth chats about the anxiety that is involved in the industry and the backstage politics at play. He also talks about his writing process for sketch comedy and his experiences and enjoyment of performing improv. Garth and gough chat about some of the do’s and don’ts and unwritten rules of comedy, plus hecklers and comedy hero’s.  A great interview for all comedy nerds out there. To learn more about the podcast and all the great work Beernuts Productions has produced over the years, please go to https://beernutsproductions.com/

Dave Luxmoore

Dave Luxmoore is not your average retired gentleman, he is a croquet champion and an accomplished musician who plays in pubs and clubs all over Queensland. Dave and gough chat about he’s love of music, especially Celtic music and how he got started in the industry, playing in bush bands etc. Dave also tells us why he chose the fiddle and mandolin as his instruments of choice. Dave talks about how important it is to read an audience and how much he loves seeing them dance and have a great time at his gigs. gough and Dave then switch gears and talk about Dave’s croquet accomplishments. He tells us about how he enjoys the strategy of the sport and some of the trophies he’s won over the years. He explains how, like all sports, croquet is mainly played above the shoulders and how setting goals helps him achieve. A really entertaining chat with a real top bloke. To learn more about this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions, please go to https://beernutsproductions.com/

Paris Gillis

Paris Gillis is a super talented actress and model and she stops by the Beernuts Productions fun factory for a fun chat with gough. Paris and gough chat about her modelling career, how she was scouted at a young age and some of her early work. Paris pulls apart a few of the myths and stereotypes about models and modelling competitions and tells us about her experiences in this world. gough and Paris also chat about her love of dance, performing and being on different sets. Paris also chats about her recent travels and the modelling work she’s done overseas, plus her goals for the future. A really entertaining and enjoyable chat with an up-and-coming star of the future. If you enjoyed this episode, please visit https://beernutsproductions.com/ for more info on the podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions has to offer, including the film projects Paris has been a part of.

Al Gibson

A Beernuts Productions favourite, Al Gibson stops by the studio for a chat on this week’s episode of the podcast. You may know Al from his hilarious character work in Beernuts Productions films, but there is a lot more to this multi-talented fella. Al talks about his voice over work and creating a character from scratch. He chats about his music career and his love of music and how it saved him from a life of 9 to 5 boredom. gough and Al also talk about the range of characters he’s done for Beernuts Productions and how he created them, but most importantly how being diverse in your talents helps pay the bills. Then Al finishes the podcast by playing us a Crowded House classic. A really fun chat with a multi-talented performer. To watch Al, get more info on the podcast or just learn more about Beernuts Productions, please visit https://beernutsproductions.com/

David Daffey

You may think David Daffey is slightly nuts when you hear what he does, he is an iron man athlete. In short, 3.8km swim 180km bike and a full marathon 42km, in total, around 11 hours of racing and he rode himself into the studio for a chat with gough. They talk about why he chose this sport and why he keeps doing it. They discuss the recent world championships in France which David competed in. They also chat about his training schedule, nutrition and just what goes into being an iron man, plus what the body goes through during and then after a race, along with what happens when you need to go to the bathroom during a race. David also trains kids triathlon and talks about the how’s and why’s in regards to that. A truly inspirational chat with a real-life iron man, not the Robert Downey Jr. kind. For info on this podcast and everything else Beernuts, please visit, www.beernutsproductions.com

Michael Croaker

This week on the podcast gough chats to Michael Croaker. Michael has been in the entertainment industry all of his life and is currently the head of entertainment at Village Roadshow Theme Parks. Michael speaks of his early years in radio and how he got his start in show business. He talks about how being rejected from NIDA was the best thing that ever happened to him. Michael talks about how he worked his way up from a ride’s operator, to an announcer, to writing, producing and casting a show at Sea World. He speaks about how important it is to make a show a sensory experience and explains what that means and how to do it. Micheal speaks about how important improvisation is when you’re a street performer at a theme park and gives some great advice to young actors on how to improve their improv skills. A really funny and interesting chat from a very talented and knowledgeable professional. For more info on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions, please head on over to https://beernutsproductions.com/

Tom Rockliff

On this week’s episode of the Beernuts Productions podcast, gough welcomes into the studio Tom Rockliff. Tom is an Australian Rules Footballing superstar, who played for both the Brisbane Lions and Port Adelaide Football clubs over many years. gough and Tom chat about Tom’s early years in the game and being drafted from country Victoria to the lions. He talks about the life lessons he learnt through playing football and moving away from home. They also discuss the role of the media in football along with the pressures of being a professional athlete. Tom also talks about what he is currently doing and how he scratches that competitive itch. A really fun and entertaining chat with not just a great footballer, but a great bloke. Make sure to check out www.beernutsproductions.com for more information on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions has to offer.

Tania de Jong

Tania de Jong is an advocate for psychedelic assisted therapy and runs a charity called “Mind Medicine Australia.” And she is the guest on this week’s episode of the Beernuts Productions podcast. She chats with gough about how she got interested in this type of therapy and her own experiences as a patient. They discuss the benefits of psychedelic assisted therapy and who it can help and how it can help them. Along with the need for this type of therapy amidst a growing mental health crisis. Tania takes us through the drugs that are used and how a session happens, plus the regulations and where we are at in Australia for the legalisation of this type of therapy. A hugely informative and thought-provoking chat, which will hopefully give people pause and insight into a different type of therapy. For more information on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions, please go to https://beernutsproductions.com/.