White Line Podcast

Men's Health Week is an annual event in mid-June that presents a platform to recognise and discuss key issues relating to the outcomes of males and their health.
We saw this as a timely opportunity to discuss our experiences and learnings around this topic.
No planning. No structure. No preparation. Just hit record and get talking.
The general takeaway from this conversation was the importance of transforming physical and mental health from the elephant in the room to something that is comfortable to discuss and address.
We hope that you can find this a valuable and relatable listen.
If you need further support on this issue, the following are highly valuable services:
⚪Beyondblue - 1300 22 4636 / https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
⚪Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 / https://www.lifeline.org.au/
⚪Men's Line - 1300 78 99 78 / https://mensline.org.au/

On this episode, we are joined by an amazing human with an amazing story, great friend of the podcast, Mitch Ryan.

On October 12, 2002, Mitch and his Southport Sharks teammates were drinking in the Sari Club in Kuta, Bali, when a van laden with explosives, detonated just metres away from them.

Ryan, Cas and myself probably didn’t have a huge understanding of the Bali Bombings or the consequences it had on Australia for many, many years to follow. We were only 6 or 7 at the time so were certainly a bit ignorant of what actually happened.

Mitch disputes the fact that he’s a victim, pledging to take gratitude out of everything he can considering others in his vicinity weren’t so fortunate.

If this wasn’t already a bad enough hand to be dealt, Mitch lost his older brother, mentor and best mate in October 2020 to a freak accident while overseas. A lot of this podcast’s listeners would have known the great Jake Ryan in some capacity, and Mitch pays a beautiful homage to his brother.

Mitch is now in the business development and commercial side of proceedings at the Brisbane Lions, giving us an insight into how things work up at the Gabba.

He’s the father to Ted, with another one well on the way. As a matter of fact, his better half Sherry is due on November 12, but there’s a feeling the baby might be coming earlier, so during this recording Mitch was very aware of any phone notifications he received.

The best way to summarise this bloke, is that he’s a battler, who loves his family and mates, and would put anyone’s interests in front of his own. A truly great man.

We hope you enjoy the listen.

A heads up as well, there is some pretty heavy stuff discussed at times, and if anything has been triggering for you, there are some fantastic resources in the show notes. Also, a language warning for the next 90 minutes.
If this episode has triggered anything for you regarding mental health, the following are highly valuable services:
⚪Beyondblue - 1300 22 4636 / https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
⚪Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 / https://www.lifeline.org.au/
⚪Men's Line - 1300 78 99 78 / https://mensline.org.au/

White Line Book Club
The Jungle Book - by Rudyard Kipling
Pushing the Limits - by Kurt Fearnley
At the Close of Play - by Ricky Ponting
Mitch Ryan
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We're sport, but we're not.
We're three mates from the Gold Coast, Australia, who are going to sit down and have some conversations about people's experiences of what happens on either side of that white line.
This episode gives listeners an insight into our learnings through sport, what we love and hate about it, and why we decided to start a podcast.
Thanks for tuning in.
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On this episode, we are joined by Commonwealth Games pole-vault gold medallist, Kurtis Marschall.
Kurtis is a legend with an incredible story about a sport that doesn't often find its way into the limelight.
We chat about his gold model performance at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, hanging out with Usain Bolt in the athletes village in Rio, being sponsored by Adidas, his plans for Tokyo, and heaps, heaps more.
White Line Book Club
Relentess - by Tim Grover
Kurtis Marschall
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kurtismarschall
World Athletics - https://worldathletics.org/athletes/australia/kurtis-marschall-14565327
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KurtisMarschallPV/
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On this episode, we catch up with one of the most exciting prospects in the Australian boxing scene, professional lightweight Jacob Ng.
Known in the ring as 'The Flamingo', Jacob's 15-0 professional record (11 by K.O.) has seen him rise into the world top 10 in the IBF and WBO lightweight rankings.
The Gold Coast local breaks the stereotypical mould of a boxer, being one of the more respectful and humble sportspeople you will come across.
We chat about his experience living and fighting in Thailand, why he doesn't engage in trash talking with his opponents, his approach to gratitude and plenty more.
Jacob is currently nursing a shoulder injury but has plans of a huge return to the ring towards the end of 2021.
This is the White Line Podcast, Episode 7, with Jacob 'The Flamingo' Ng.
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White Line Book Club recommendations:
➡ Scarecrow by Matthew Reilly and Henry Baum
➡ Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
➡ Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins
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◘ ELEVATE AUSTRALIA are holding a clinically supported 11-week mental health program at Matrix Boxing Gym in Ashmore, Gold Coast delivered by world ranked fighters including Jacob. Details can be found at form.jotform.com/211417748925058 and Elevate Australia's Instagram (@elevateaustraliahp).
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You can follow Jacob on Instagram (@theflamingo_jacobng)