The Blue Couch
Brisbane’s building design duo, Jacob and Michael, are here to change the way you approach your building journey. Each week, they share expert insights on how to get your project designed and built right, with the right team involved at the right time. From reputable builders to finance brokers, engineers, interior designers, and more, they explore how working together leads to smoother, smarter builds. And, of course, they’re having a bit of fun along the way. Tune in for real advice, a few laughs, and everything you need to know about building your dream home.
Episodes
10 episodes
Builder Exposes the Biggest Mistakes Homeowners Make.
#10 Meet Steve from SE Building Solutions — military background, civil construction, and now one of Brisbane’s most detail-driven builders.In this episode of The Blue Couch, we break down the real building process — the s...
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Episode 10
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1:03:44
“Learn. Evolve. Adapt. How AI is Changing the Game.
#9 AI isn’t the enemy — ignorance is. Michael and Jacob sit down with Rashan from Inspired Education Australia to unpack how AI is transforming design, education, and construction. From ChatGPT to Tesla liability, Terminator fears to 3D ...
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Episode 9
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59:16
Design in Sync: Why Collaboration Builds Better Homes.
#8 Decisions made in haste without considering all possible outcomes are where construction problems begin. Interior designer Melissa Woodcroft from Ivy Rose Interior Design reveals how proper planning transforms the building process, eliminati...
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Episode 8
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1:05:31
Building Dreams Without Breaking the Bank: A Guide to Construction Finance.
#7 The journey to building or renovating your dream home begins long before the first blueprint is drawn. In this eye-opening episode, mortgage broker Kelly Cameron from Get Real Finance reveals why financial planning should be your first step....
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Episode 7
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1:16:56
When Your House Moves: A Structural Engineer Reveals What Happens Behind The Walls.
#6 Structural engineer David Lewis from Apex Structural Engineers breaks down the critical importance of getting your home's foundations right and why early collaboration between engineers, designers, and builders leads to successful projects.<...
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Episode 6
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1:02:48
Why Your Builder Choice Matters More Than Price.
#5 What makes a building project truly successful? Is it coming in under budget, or is there something far more valuable at stake? In this powerful conversation with builder Duayne Pearce, we uncover the profound purpose behind construction tha...
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Episode 5
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1:06:49
Building Codes, Safety and Trust: A Certifiers Perspective
#4 This week on "The Blue Couch" we chat with Mick Tyrrell from Building Approvals and Advice (BA&A). Mick dishes out some great advice on the building approval process and where to start when building your dream home. As Mick states "the c...
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Episode 4
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1:05:24
The Dream Crusher: Why Town Planners Should Be Your First Call, Not Your Last.
#2 Peta Charles from Brisbane Town Planning reveals why understanding development approvals is crucial for homeowners and how seeking expert advice early can save time, money, and emotional distress.Check out Brisbane Town Planning here....
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Episode 3
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1:21:43
The Chicken Before the Egg: Where to Start When Designing Your Dream Home.
#2 On this weeks episode Jacob and Michael explore the crucial elements of successful home design and construction, focusing on how proper planning and collaboration prevent costly mistakes and ensure dream homes become reality.Check out...
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Episode 2
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44:46
Why are We Sitting on the Blue Couch?
#1 Join Michael and Jacob on the Blue Couch as they educate and share insights from decades of combined experience as residential designers. This podcast is all for the mums and dads out there that are looking to renovate or design their dream ...
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Episode 1
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