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Blokes In Mining Podcast
Raw, real yarns from the Mining & FIFO front line. Hosted by Drew & Dave—talking mining life, money, mental health, and mateship.
Blokes in Mining is a no-filter, straight-talking podcast for FIFO workers and mining legends who want real talk, a laugh, and practical insight into money, mental health, mateship, and life on-site. Hosted by Drew—miner, ex-cop, financial planner, and all-round top bloke—and his FIFO mate Dave, the show is raw, relatable, and built for anyone connected to the mining game. It’s the kind of honest yarn you’d have over a beer after a long swing—covering everything from financial smarts to site struggles, sport, family life, and the best stitch-ups from the mines. The Blokes in Mining Podcast is Produced by Thinking Cap Solutions
Episodes
31 episodes
Boxing Ring to Rock Bottom — and Back
⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussion around suicide and mental health. If you or someone you know is struggling, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.From the boxing ring to the stage — this week we sit down with Gavin Topp, for...
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Seasick, Stressed & Almost Cancelled — The Boys Are Back
The boys are back and this week's episode is an absolute ripper! Dave kicks things off with a full debrief on his fishing trip — the one where he managed to reel in a beast, but the ocean had other plans and got the better of his stomach. Meanw...
Wet Weather Mining | Homelife Challenges | Pit Pilot Yarn
When the rain rolls in, the work doesn't stop — and neither does the pressure. This week on Blokes in Mining, we're getting into what it's really like to keep dirt moving when wet weather hits the site. From slippery haul roads to waterlogged p...
Fuel Bills, Kiwi Hills, Albanese gets a Spray & Fighting for the Industry
Drew and Dave are back in the shed for another no-nonsense yarn covering everything that matters to blokes on the tools and in the industry.This week, the lads kick things off swapping holiday stories from New Zealand before getting stuc...
Is War Good For Mining | Pit Voting One Nation | Ban Kids On Planes
This week on Blokes in Mining, Drew and Dave dive into what’s happening in the world and how it affects life on site.They unpack the growing tensions with Iran and why global conflict can actually have a surprising upside f...
Stripper Onsite | More Wet Days | NRL Namedropping
This week on Blokes in Mining, Drew and Dave are back in the saddle — one running on coffee and chaos from night shift, the other casually rubbing shoulders with rugby league royalty.Dave checks in from the land of backwards body ...
Life Expectancy of a Miner | 3rd Degree Burns | Yungblud Tickets
Welcome to the Blokes in Mining Podcast. We kick off with the usual chaos — Drew’s FIFO life update, Dave's Australia Day, site yarns, and a listener offering us a free ticket to a Yungblud concert (which raises serious questions a...
Cyclones, Rio Tinto Merger & Bringing Back the Box
This week on the Blokes in Mining Podcast, the boys are dealing with real-world chaos.Drew gives a firsthand update from up north as the cyclone rolls through, disrupting operations and putting a heavy focus on site safety. What happens ...
Mining Industry In Mourning - Really Sh#t Start To 2026
The Christmas and New Year break is supposed to be the reset — family time, slow mornings, breathing out.But this year… it landed differently.In this episode, we talk honestly about the tragic mining deaths that have rocked the in...
Burner Cars, Dodgy Qualifications & Toilet Rolls Attack
Last one for 2025 — and we’re going out the only way we know how.Drew’s on holidays, so we cover the important stuff: the best burgers, golf with the boys, and why that’s basically self-care on site. Dave digs into training assessments o...
Christmas Back Pay, Zero Omissions Challenge & Dave vs the Water Truck
This week on the Blokes in Mining Podcast, Drew and Dave dive into the big issues hitting FIFO workers and mining crews right now — from the latest Christmas back pay decision sweeping through sites, to the rising cost-of-liv...
Why Is Dave Missing In Action??
Dave’s on swing this week, so Drew’s flying solo and jumping into a Q&A straight from you lot.In this short ep, he answers the questions that have been piling up across the socials — everything from why he started the podcast, what life...
FIFO Christmas Roster, That New Tatt Feeling & Truck Lessons at a New Site | Blokes in Mining
This week on Blokes in Mining, the boys are back with a big one.Dave’s turned up with a fresh tattoo and a new mine site gig, plus he’s back behind the wheel of a 797—but not before getting “coached” by an ins...
True Crime Exclusive: Interviewing Murderers | Manipulation | Mayhem
Drew and Dave sit down with Jack Laurence — the Aussie creator behind the global hit podcast One Minute Remainingand the explosive new Casefile Presents series Suing Diddy.Jack’s a former radio host who walked ...
BREAKING MINING NEWS: Trump Deal Done, QLD Coal Power Update
Special Breaking News Episode Drop, Drew and Dave unpack two seismic developments shaking up the resources sector:First, the situation in Queensland’s coal patch — under the leadership of David Crisafulli the state government has re...
DIDO Dangers, New Site Politics, Maccas Bans & Money Smarts
DIDO life ain’t all it’s cracked up to be. One minute you’re six hours deep on the highway, the next you’re nearly in cuffs over a bloody Maccas run.This eps full of chaos and laughs from new site politics, crew dramas, and a few stories...
Crew Culture, Job Insecurity & First Day Piss Test
Drew & Dave return from their respective Swing Shifts for a fresh episode.The boys chats:Drew Big Life Update (and a bit low in the mouth about Sharks)Dave's on the Mining MoveDave been spending the Cha-...
The Book of Yarns: Blokes in Mining Swing Shift Special
This is episode is a collection of some of our favourite, and most commented on yarns from our first 10 episodes.....also we couldn't work our swing shifts to record a fresh episode!!! Thanks for all your support. Been cool t...
Blokes in Mining: From Humble Beginnings to Going Global (How did that happen?)
This week, the Blokes are absolutely blown away to share that the Blokes in Mining podcast is now being heard in over 25 countries and 116 cities!Drew and Dave have some crackin topics, from best local pubs to the absurd, h...
Dark Days Onsite & Valium Beers On Planes
Drew and Dave are back together and it doesn’t take long before the stories start flying. From mining site upgrades and close calls in the air, to big life milestones and mental health challenges, the boys cover it all in classic BIM fashion.
Camp Home Truths – The Good, The Bad, and the Bloody Ugly!
Ep 8 and we’re talkin’ mouldy showers, noisy bloody aircons, lights that won’t turn off, and cleaners that reckon 10am is a great time to start bangin’ around next door while you’re tryin’ to sleep after night shift. And don’t get us started on...
Wet Days, A Close Call with a 797 Tub & Golf with Your Pants Down
When It's pissed down all week week… so you know what that means. Trucks are parked up, Netflix on, feet up, card games are on.In this ep, we get into all the wet day rituals: blown-up goon bags for pillows, blokes vanishing before clean...
Same Job Same Pay | Major BHP News a Wake Up Call for Industry
In this special drop from the Blokes in Mining podcast, Drew and Dave break down one of the biggest industry shake-ups in years. The court ruling is in — and it looks like BHP will have to pay their OS crew the same as their direct employees.
Site Life, Mad Units, Safety Smarts & Dave’s New Gig
You know those blokes who show up on-site and instantly make you go, “Yeah... this is gonna be interesting”?We talk about them — and the legends who balance it out.In this ep, we get into:What makes a “mad un...
Blokes in Mining: Guest Shae Lui - From Airport Security to TikTok Chef & Mine Site Legend
Shae Lui reckons he was just a broke bloke working airport security, earning $38k a year. So he packed his bags, rolled the dice on Moranbah, and cracked his way into mining. Now he’s pulling six figures, cooks up feeds online, and h...