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 Those around us share their advice and experiences, but perhaps this perspective sharing may feel outdated and out of touch.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
139 episodes
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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46:52
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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43:43
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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27:53
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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Ep 130. Is Free Speech Dead?
The world as we once knew it has changed. Differences of opinion, which once sparked thoughtful debate and respectful discussion, are now too often met with hostility and sometimes even violence. Today, expressing a perspective that diverges ev...
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Ep 129. What Is Micro Cheating?
One of the many ways to disrespect a relationship is through micro cheating. But what defines micro cheating? It’s not the same as having an affair or being physically intimate, but these are the little paper cuts that slowly wear away at a rel...
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Ep 128. Our 6 Biggest Learnings In 2.5 Years Of Podcasting
What are the biggest lessons you may learn from committing to a passion project? For some, it’s the realisation that they can handle social scrutiny better than they thought. For others, it’s a growing sense of confidence and self-belief. The t...
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Ep 127. Are You Stuck In The Friendzone?
If you're currently stuck in the friendzone or have ever found yourself there, this episode is for you. Few things feel more crushing than hearing that someone you have romantic feelings for doesn't feel the same way. Along with the disappointm...
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Ep 126. The Fear Of Never Finding Love
The fear of never finding love is a common and completely normal part of your 20s. It often brings a wave of uncertainty, leading you to question whether your standards are too high, if you were too quick to dismiss that nice but unexciting dat...
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29:48
Ep 125. The Clear Signs Of A Controlling Partner
What are the signs of a controlling partner? In any relationship, it’s important to maintain a sense of mutual respect and autonomy, but navigating this balance can be tricky. While you want to feel secure and uphold healthy boundaries, the las...
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Ep 124. They're 'Not Ready For A Relationship': What This Really Means
What if they’re not ready for a relationship? Chances are if you’ve been in the dating game long enough you have heard this before. A bond you believed was growing now feels unsettling, filled with questions and unease. Join Big Br...
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Ep 123. How To Be Less Bored
Most moments in life are filled with ordinary tasks that rarely stand out. You spend time stuck in traffic, doing laundry, vacuuming the house, or mindlessly scrolling your phone, among countless other things. But just because these moments fee...
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Ep 122. Lily Ford - How To Accept Your Past Self
Lily Ford is a holistic wellbeing advocate and a prominent voice in Australia’s anti-vaping movement. Although Lily now thrives as a yoga instructor, content creator, and wellbeing workshop facilitator, these practices weren’t always part of he...
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Ep 121. How Soon Is Too Soon To Move On Post-Breakup
When is the right time to start dating again after a breakup? The answer probably isn’t the same day, but the truth is, it depends. How soon you start dating again comes down to a range of factors such as the type of relationship you had, who e...
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Ep 120. When Friendships Change...
It is completely normal for friendships to change throughout your life. You might even find yourself feeling alone at times, even when you are surrounded by a big group of friends. It is also common to realise that some friendships no longer al...
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Ep 119. Tom Morris - The Man Behind The Biggest AFL Headlines
Tom Morris is one of the AFL's top newsbreakers, but few truly know the man behind the headlines. If you’re an AFL follower, you have most certainly read his articles, seen him reporting on 9 News, watched him on Footy Classified or listened to...
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41:40
Ep 118. How To Effectively Beat Stress & Overwhelm
Eliminating stress entirely isn’t realistic, but learning to manage it effectively is key. There are plenty of strategies to help manage overwhelm, but the real question is: how do we build a life that, as much as possible, protects us from rea...
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Ep 117. Why Men Don't Heal After A Breakup
Do men and women grieve differently after a breakup? While everyone deals with heartbreak in their own way, there are often clear differences in how men and women process the pain. Many men tend to bottle things up and look for ways to distract...
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