Big Bros
The late teens and early 20s are a tumultuous journey. An influential period that can seem overwhelming, yet exciting. Those around us share their advice and experiences, but perhaps this perspective sharing may feel outdated and out of touch. Join Big Bros, Jeremy Tusia and Ilan Volchek, as they offer a refreshing and relatable outlook on all topics, juicy, fun, and philosophical drawing on their experiences as two young adults.
Episodes
155 episodes
Ep 155. Gerard Healy - "I Have Been Ashamed of My Country"
Gerard Healy is an AFL legend who played for the Melbourne Football Club and the Sydney Swans, won the 1988 Brownlow Medal, and was later selected in the Sydney Swans Team of the Century. He has since become one of the most enduring figures in ...
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Ep 154. Flynn Martin - What Psychosis Really Feels Like
Flynn Martin is an Australian content creator who first drew widespread attention in 2022 after a viral video in which he questioned whether it was “OK to be a straight, white male.” Since then, Flynn has reflected publicly on that period and t...
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Ep 153. Are Your 20's For Working Or Living?
To ‘work it up’ or to ‘live it up’ in your 20s? We all know ambition is a virtuous trait, but too much of it may come at a cost to your health, relationships, and sanity. So how do you achieve both, specifically in your 20s?Join Big Bro...
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Ep 152. Darcy Tucker - Identity Beyond The AFL Career
In this week’s episode we sat down with Darcy Tucker, previous AFL player who played 156 games across Fremantle and North Melbourne. His contract wasn’t renewed, and we get into what that actually feels like behind the scenes. Darcy breaks down...
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Ep 151. Dr Chloe Carmichael - Do We Have Free Speech In 2026?
Dr Chloe Carmichael is a clinical psychologist and best-selling author, widely regarded as one of the most trusted voices on emotional wellbeing and mental resilience. In recent years, she has also become a prominent voice on the case for free ...
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Ep 150. Q&A - Your Dating Dilemmas, Interviewing Trump & Reframing Discipline
Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan as they celebrate their 150th episode with a special Q&A episode, answering all of your questions and spicy dilemmas... Expect to learn about how to respond when your partner wants to go on a “bre...
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Ep 149. Max Viney - Why AFL Stars Are Turning To Grappling
In this week’s episode we sat down with Max Viney, a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ) black belt and multiple-time state and national champion who’s competed on the biggest stages in the sport. Max now brings that grappling expertise into the AFL and ...
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Ep 148. Roan Steele - Why Belief Outlasts Talent
In this week’s episode, we sat down with Roan Steele, current Collingwood Magpies AFL young gun and mature-age recruit who fought his way through the VFL and WAFL before being selected in the 2025 mid-season draft. While many people picture foo...
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Ep 147. Can You Change Your Identity?
We all want to set ambitious goals, but why do so many of us fail to reach the goals we genuinely care about? The biggest lever behind whether you achieve those goals is not the system you use, but whether you believe you are the kind of person...
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Ep 146. Prof Charlie Teo - Australia's Most Fearless Neurosurgeon
In this week’s episode, we are joined by Professor Charlie Teo AM, a globally recognised neurosurgeon, teacher, and philanthropist best known for pioneering minimally invasive brain surgery, operating on tumours many deem inoperable, and drivin...
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Ep 145. Will Taylor - Behind The Skits
In this week’s episode, we sat down with Will Taylor, sports content creator, Wattle Park Amateurs certified snag-kicker, and a bloke who’s built a following not just through humour, but through being genuinely open about his mental health. Wil...
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Ep 144. Caspar Tremlett - Business, Burnout & Becoming More Sure of Yourself
In this week's episode we sat down once again with Caspar Tremlett, marking his second appearance on the podcast. Former co-owner of the popular clothing brand Mertra and now fashion advisor, Caspar brings a wealth of knowledge when it comes to...
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Ep 143. How To Stand Out This Summer
As the year winds down, summer isn’t something to drift through, it’s something to use. This is the window to be intentional about how you rest and reset, but also provides an opportunity to try new things, meet new people and perhaps discover ...
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Ep 142. Tom Boyd - The Truth About AFL Aftercare
In this week's episode, we sat down Tom Boyd, former number 1 AFL draft pick and 2016 Western Bulldogs Premiership Hero, and mental health advocate. While many remember Tom for his pivotal role in breaking the club’s 62-year premiership drought...
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Ep 141. The Truth About Loyalty
Should you be loyal at all costs? People love to romanticise loyalty, treating it like a badge of honour that proves you’re reliable, principled, someone worth trusting. But the darker side rarely gets examined. Loyalty can be a shield we hide ...
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Ep 140. Are You Still Stuck In The Dating Phase?
If you keep finding yourself in situationships that never evolve into something meaningful, there is usually a reason. While it can be tempting to point the finger at everyone else, the truth is that you are the common denominator and may be pl...
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Ep 139. Big Bros Recently: Job Change & Rejections, 7-Year Uni Completion & Festival Season
In this week’s episode, Jeremy and Ilan sit down for a casual chat about all things happening recently in their lives. Expect to learn about Jeremy’s new job and what he’s learnt about the process of starting, how Ilan’s perspective on uncertai...
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Ep 138. Anabolic Gabe - The Untold Truth About Male Body Image
In this week’s episode, we sat down with Gabriel Chenkov-Shaw, better known as Anabolic Gabe. Gab is not only an exceptional fitness content creator, but what sets him apart is his lifestyle content and introspection. His success comes from an ...
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Ep 137. Clint Stanaway - Reinvention After 25 Years In TV News Media
This week we are joined by Clint Stanaway, one of Australia’s most familiar media figures, whose career spans years across television and radio. Clint has been the face of Weekend Today, the voice behind 9News sport, and now keeps Melbourne ent...
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Ep 136. Afeafe Lokotui - Inside The Mind Of A Hyrox Athlete
This week we’re joined by Afeafe Lokotui (Af), a fitness coach, barber, and professional Hyrox athlete who’s redefining what consistency and discipline look like. With new fitness trends emerging every week, Af shares why Hyrox stands out as a ...
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Ep 135. Catherine Lyell - Are You Addicted To Porn?
In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Catherine Lyell, a men’s health and porn addiction specialist. Catherine works deeply in the integrative health space to support men’s physical and psychological wellbeing. Her work tackles the confrontin...
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Ep 134. Do You Keep Dating The Wrong Person?
Do you ever stop and ask yourself why you’re drawn to people who are clearly bad for you? You swear off the avoidant types, the ones who only want one thing, the ones who don’t respect you, yet somehow you keep going back. It’s not stupidity or...
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Ep 133. Dr Emma Richardson - Improving Mental Health In The AFL
In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Dr Emma Richardson, a clinical psychologist and lead psychologist for the Tackle Your Feelings program. This free mental health initiative supports AFL clubs by providing evidence-based training that help...
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Ep 132. Lock In: Scam Or Strategy?
There’s never been a more popular or trendy time to “lock in.” But what does locking in actually mean? For some, it means going through a full dopamine detox by cutting out pleasures and distractions. That might involve eliminating social media...
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Ep 131. Dyson Heppell - The Ultimate Test of Leadership & Loyalty
Dyson Heppell will be remembered as one of Essendon’s great clubmen. Across 253 games from 2011 to 2024, including a respected tenure as captain from 2017 to 2022, he epitomised loyalty, leadership, and commitment to the red and black. He is al...
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