Float Your Boat

A husband, father, son, brother and mate aiming to leave the world in a better place than when I arrived. Originally from Wellington, New Zealand I moved to Sydney in early 2000 and bar a 5+ year stint in Dubai from 2008, Sydney, and specifically Bondi Beach, has been home ever since. I love nothing better than spending time on the beach - in and out of the water - with my friends and family (I've been married for 16 years, have a 10 year old son and 14 year old daughter). About 5 years ago I started questioning my definition of success which started me on a journey into entrepreneurship (and finding a few answers to my questions along the way!). Over the past 3 years, along with my brother-in-law, I’ve developed Thriverapp which is a life-design app providing you with a single destination for the tools, techniques, habits and life-systems of hyper-successful people. It’s an AI life-coach in your pocket, making the life lessons of high performers like Tim Ferriss, Gretchen Rubin and Rob Moore your own. The be

Adib Nagui is a young man with one hell of a story. All of us have a story, some stories are happy some are not, Adib's is both. Adib grew up in war-torn Lebanon where Adib dreamt of a better life with a better future, and so did his parents. So they packed him up when he was a teenager and shipped him to Australia to study medicine in hope of a better and safer life... he has a remarkably happy take on his life and is looking forward to the rest of his story playing out here in Australia...

Edith Anne "Edie" Widder Smith An American oceanographer, marine biologist, and the Co-founder, CEO and Senior Scientist at the Ocean Research & Conservation Association. ‘Edie’, as she likes to be known is the world’s leading expert on bioluminescence and has captured a great variety of creatures from the deep which generate their own light. She also developed groundbreaking techniques for luring in and capturing on film the legendary ‘Kraken’ (giant squid) for the first time in history. She has made over 250 dives in the JOHNSON SEA LINK submersibles ‘farting in the dark’. Her research involving submersibles has been featured in BBC, PBS, Discovery Channel and National Geographic television productions. In 2006, Edie was Awarded the MacArthur Fellowship for her efforts (the USA version of the NOBEL) for her efforts in protecting aquatic ecosystems. Born: 11 June 1951 (age 68 years), Arlington, Massachusetts, United States Residence: Florida, United States Books: The Bioluminescence Coloring Boo

James Stewart is the startup guru/entrepreneur. In his spare time, he spends his weekends as a Patrol captain at the legendary Bondi Surf Lifesaving Club. Today's chat is all about James and his Journey from Devon in the UK to the fair shores of Australia. So pop on the headphones and go for a stroll and have a listen to James story.

That's right folks the boys are back in town, after an eight-month sabbatical Brett Pattinson & George Sabados will take you on a roller coaster of human emotions all done with a smile, a wink, and a nod. The boys love to hear people's amazing life stories and this season will be bigger and better than ever before.

Well that's all Folks.. the last episode of FYB.... Elvis, Brett & George have left the building. Thank you to everyone who has been involved in Float Your Boat. A special thanks to Donovan Janks & Stevie Mac for their sound and editing, you guys are awesome. Thank you to everyone who has listened to our humble show and a big thank you to all of our Guests! Float Your Boat would never have happened without your amazing stories. It is sad for us to say goodbye but it's time.... be kind to each other and keep writing your own amazing stories. Much Love to all of you

On the last episode of Float Your Boat we talk to Australian adventurer Matthew Sweeney. This guy has an adventurous spirit that very few possess. He has walked, trekked, cycle and toured his way to some of the hardest and most wonderful treks on the planet. Once a corporate high flyer Matt chucked it all away to find out what his life really meant and we think he has found it. Matt has faced terrible depression and other mental issues, he has flirted with death on more than one occasion and has had the highest of highs and the lowest of lows over many years .This is remarkable story of courage and resilience and Matt does it in a very matter of fact sort of way. He has a wicked sense of humour and a big belief in his faith...... so sit back and enjoy this terrific story.

Today we speak with Miriam Hechtman..... and in Miriams own words here is her story I am a writer, journalist, poet, feminist, mother and world traveller. From methane digesters in San Francisco and lake salt discovery in Western Australia, to the inspiring tales of Holocaust survivors all over the world, I have had the privilege to give voice to a kaleidoscope of issues. An avid traveller, I have spent much time abroad on trains, planes and buses, meeting fascinating people with extraordinary stories. My intention is to enquire into my subject matter with depth, curiosity and insight. I am interested in bringing about change, drawing attention to matters that might have gone under the radar and questioning the status quo. I believe everyone has a story and I am first the listener and then the messenger. I feel privileged to be Australian and having travelled all over the world I am grateful to be living in such a beautiful, multicultural and mostly peaceful country. I feel that when given the opportunity p

Spooked Kooks’ mission is to make the best performing and most durable softboards containing as much recycled plastic waste as possible. “100% of all high-density polyethylene used in our boards is recycled post-consumer plastic waste. This includes the entire “slick” (underside of the boards), leash plug, fin boxes, fins and fin key.” The Australian startup is looking at ways to integrate other recycled materials and sustainable non-plastic materials into their foamies. They aim at improving the manufacturing process, as well as packaging, to minimize the amount of new plastic used and waste created.

Well we made it! it's the end of the year and the end of this season of Float Your Boat, Brett & George want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for listening in all through the year. 2018 has been a big year at Float Your Boat, our numbers have grown and we are now heard in 15 countries around the world. This episode Brett & George talk about the year and the great guests. They also share a funny and embarrassing story from their youth so check it out. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy NewYear.... be safe and travel carefully over the silly season and we will see you in 2019

Well here we are again! our Penultimate episode for the year. Michael Delaney is a working class fellow from Blacktown in the outer suburbs of Sydney. Today we chat about Mikes life and his journey to where he finds himself today. If you love the beach and you love a good yarn this episode is the one for you. So sit back with your eggnog, mistletoe and a bag of prawns and have a listen to Mikes cracking story

Having met on the school run many moons ago, Nick Newey and Pat McInerney bonded over a mutual love of fishing and boating, which eventually led the pair to tinkering in homebrewing together. After years of experimentation, and with neither satisfied in their 9-5, they decided to turn their passion into profession. And so, Willie the Boatman was born. With no experience in running, let alone building a brewery, Nick and Pat started from scratch with little else to keep them going other than a belief in their beer, a belief in their brand, and an unwavering support from their local community. Countless buckets of blood, sweat and tears (not to mention many a late night beer) later, the brewery finally opened its doors to the public in 2015, and we haven’t looked back since. With community at the core of our business model, Willie the Boatman have stayed true to our original homebrewing ethos and remain dedicated to producing good, clean beer using an uncomplicated approach.

Today we pick up where we left off last week. Part 2 of the Dori Miller story, we speak with Dori herself. If we were to describe Dori to the world the word that springs to mind is "Humble". To Dori these amazing achievements are just apart of what she does as a matter of course, to us it's simply awe inspiring. So let us take you on a journey, a journey of Grit, toughness and sheer determination. This is a story that will inspire you to take a challenge and a journey of your own. So just keep swimming swimming swimming

Today we talk to Nick Nezval. Nick is a local Bondi bloke and a proud member of Bondi Surf Club. This story isn't about Nick it's about Dori Miller, but Nick played a big part in the puzzle. We dig deep today and try to get to the bottom of what makes Dori tick...what compels someone to push themselves to the brink. What Dori went through to achieve her goal will amaze you. Very few have achieved this goal and we take our hats off to Dori and Nick for his support in this remarkable feat. So grab your hat because we are in for a big ride

What started as a cheeky challenge has grown into a global movement. We have ambassadors in over 24 countries, amassed a community of over 90,000 people and gained millions in earned media. But by far our proudest achievement is that we now save an average of a life a week. People who might not be here if it weren't for our friendly, furry advice. Not a bad excuse to unleash a majestic neck mane right? Well, if you're keen to get involved, save some lives and help make a massive difference - it'd be an honour to have you aboard.

What a treat we have in store for you all this week! Stacey June from the Thinker Girls popped in for a chat. Stacey is a complete surprise package we weren't sure what we would get? Stacey is delightful,funny and has a wickedly rude sense of humour and we suspect she drinks beer!!! So she fit right in with Brett Pattinson and George Sabados. You have to admire the passion of Stacey June. Her tenacious and loyal interest in women's conversations leaves no stone unturned. Where others fear to broach, Stacey dives in head first, with honesty, wit and humour, making her one of the most exciting broadcasters, writers and actors of her generation.

Today we chat with Jacqueline Bosscher. Jacqueline is a remarkably talented lady who is passionate about saving our reefs,oceans and waterways 1 piece of rubbish at a time. in her local area many people think she is a crazy bag lady,even her kids aren't sure! Jacqueline heads up Live The Difference Now and The Design Commission. So let's dive in and hear what she is up to.

There's a buzz about today's episode! To Bee Or Not To Bee that is the question.... Backpacker bees may save us and the planet. Professor Paulo De-Souza tells us how he has created Backpacks for bees, yes you heard correctly! we can now track our honey bees in the hope we can find answers to our declining Honey Bee populations around the world....this is crucial for the survival of the human race! Professor de Souza is a Physicist with PhD in Natural Sciences from Uni-Mainz, Germany. He has 20+ years of international experience in industrial innovation and consultancy. He is recognised for his work in miniaturised sensor development in fields including space exploration, environmental sciences, animal behaviour monitoring, and industrial process control. Paulo has 200+ peer-reviewed publications, patents and books. He is co-author of a series of papers identified as the Breakthrough of the Year 2004 by the prestigious journal Science. He is an Officer of the Chief Executive Science Leader at CSIRO | Data61,

Sharnie Connell is the dedicated Sydney Marine Park Campaigner in a joint role between Australian Marine Conservation Society and the Nature Conservation Council NSW. She joins us to champion our campaign for a Marine Park for Sydney – a beautiful region in which less than 1% of our waters are protected. Sharnie has a background in Science majoring in Psychology, she is fascinated by animal / human behaviour and interaction and how we can engage people in the protection of the marine environment. Sharnie is passionate about the ocean and spends much of her time underwater. She is a qualified dive master and regular long distance ocean swimmer. She brings a wealth of knowledge of experience previously working on the National No Shark Cull campaign. She has a great deal of hands on experience with working directly to rehabilitate sick and injured marine life and educating others about the importance of marine protection at her time working at SEALIFE Sanctuary.

Well that's it folks, it's a wrap, it's done, finito..... Hi folks today's episode is a quick wrap up of season three of Float Your Boat, We would like to thank all of you wonderful listeners for listening to our humble podcast. A big thank you to all of our tremendous special guests and our massive production team......well (Donovan Janks). But don't be alarmed, we will be back for season four in about a month.....We know you will all be lost at sea without us, but hang in we will (as Arnie says), We'll Be Back .... see ya's