Float Your Boat

John O'Hare is a Journeyman, an actors actor on the long and winding road of life! John's list of accomplishments is massive far to long to list on several pages, to be as good an actor takes many years of crafting and honing your skill but John has managed to achieve this lofty goal. John was dragged kicking and screaming from his beloved Manchester to the heat and dust of Fremantle Western Australia in the early 1970's. This is a story worth listening to, John is a storyteller from a long line of storytellers and performers. So pop on your earbuds and have a listen to John and what it takes to perfect your chosen craft.

Ryan loves plastic and the environment. That is why he founded Globelet. Ryan spends a lot of time looking for shortcuts and Hacks, this guy is a deep thinker who loves to find proactive solutions to complex problems. Globelet is disrupting the disposable plastics industry. We help 1000's of events and venues save money, reduce waste and create better customer experiences. So sit back whack on your headphones and have a listen to this young entrepreneur.

Today we chat with champion boxer and local loveable rogue Kenny Salisbury. Kenny is one of the nicest fella's you will meet, he wears his heart on his sleeve and during our chat kenny's emotions truly came through on a couple of occasions. This is a story of struggle and then victory and his love for music,his kids and life in bondi. So Pull up an armchair and your drink of choice and have a listen to this remarkable fella.

Trevor Cracknell is a 32-year veteran of the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service based at La Perouse in the Botany Bay National Park in Sydney. Commencing as a Rescue Crew Officer in 1986, Trevor is one of the most respected & experienced helicopter rescue crewmen currently serving in Australia. He is also a fully qualified Air Crewman (winch operator) with over 3,500 flight hours of service, and now also holds the roles of Service Crew Chief and Check & Training Officer. Born and bred in Maroubra, Trevor is a highly accomplished surf lifesaver (Life Member and Hall of Fame Inductee at Maroubra SLSC). In 1978, Trevor represented Australia in swimming at the Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Canada, competing in the 100m and 200m Butterfly. Over his career, Trevor has witnessed the evolution of helicopter rescue in Australia and has contributed to innovations in water rescue techniques that set the standard for emergency aviation services nationally. In 1992, Trevor walked away uninjured after t

Meet Amy and Annie; Bondi girls and surfing rebels. They weren’t always Bandits. But, while out looking to buy surf rashies for their kids, they noticed something very ’un-bandit'... there were only really two colours. Blue for boys, and pink for girls. So, while out on their boards waiting for the next wave, they decided to do something about it. They decided to bring cool, unisex and sustainable surfing apparel to the children’s surf industry. They decided to be Bandits. Bondi Bandits are on a mission. Actually...we’re on quite a few missions. Firstly.. we believe the ocean doesn’t care if you’re a boy or a girl. That’s why our Rashies are Unisex, designed to be worn by anyone. Secondly.. if you’re in the ocean, you should be looking after it. Our Rashies are made from discarded and recycled fishing nets. Instead of catching fish...they’re now catching waves. And wouldn’t you know it, our Swim Bags are also 100% recyclable too. Finally... we reckon even a start-up business like ourselves should be striving

Today we talk to Pete wilson, Pete is your average knock about Aussie fella who grew up in a working class catholic family from the inner west of Sydney. Like most of us Pete has had some good times and some not so good times. Pete has battled with alcohol addiction and won, he got through those darker times by collecting Vinyl records and to date has amounted a massive collection. Pete's story is a great example of triumph over struggle....so pop on your headphones with a cup of tea and enjoy his journey

Today we talk everything Fifties with Marc(Rockan Rollera). Marc talks the talk and he walks the walk.... Authentic to the very last detail, but Marc has a secret Life....Dental Technology! yes that's right Marc has a very successful company allowing people to have that pearly white smile....this is a cracking interview if you are interested in the 1950's. at the age of ten, Rockin’ Marc Rondeau discovered 1950s ROCK AND ROLL – namely, his mother’s copy of Elvis doing “A Big Hunk of Love” – and he played it until the record was literally worn out. Since that day, he has surrounded himself with 1950s music and a 1950s lifestyle that to some might be seen as odd or, at the very least, eccentric. The thing is, for him this is normal – it’s everyone else who is weird. With more than 30 years of collecting and listening to 1950s music he knows his stuff.

Narelle Anderson is the founder and managing director of Envirobank. An accomplished business leader, mentor and speaker, Narelle is passionate about the the role recycling can play in cleaning up our environment. A born entrepreneur, Narelle grew an inner-Sydney waste management business, CBD Enviro Services, twenty-fold before selling it to a public company. Narelle then set her sights on rewarding Australia’s recyclers and founded Envirobank. Narelle is a current board member of The Australian Council of Recyclers (ACOR), the peak industry body representing the recycling sector of Australia. She is also a founding board member of the Green Building Council of Australia.

When we close our eyes and imagine what an Eco Warrior looks like we think long hair(maybe Dreadlocks), wearing Birkenstock's and a tye dye Greenpeace t shirt with an Roibos latte and a kale salad.George and I were pleasantly surprised to find that today's guest was nothing like that, he was tall, good looking with a twist of style and dressed like he knows what he is talking about...... Tim Silverwood is a passionate advocate for protecting our oceans and environment from human impacts. A keen surfer, Tim became alarmed at the increasing risks plastic pollution posed to our oceans and wildlife, co-founding the not-for-profit organisation ‘Take 3’ in 2009.

George & I sit down today with Rebecca Veksler. Rebecca is only 24 years of age but she has already created a super successful company called SOL Cups. As the popularity of plastic-free living grows, coffee-lovers are increasingly turning to reusable cups – but which to choose? Rebecca Veksler, 24, has made that decision easy with SoL Cups: the stylish glass cup and bottle range she created with her mother, Rimma. Made using plastic and chemical-free materials, SoL Cups are designed to wean society off disposable plastic, to a more sustainable and holistic option. For Rebecca, who was diagnosed with an Autoimmune disease 1 year ago, the benefits are not only environmental, but health-related. So grab a cuppa and have a listen to this successful young woman's story from hardship to success and back again

Today we dig deep into the amazing life of Freda Brown. Dr Lisa Milner (author of Swimming against the tide) and Kilty O'Brian (Grand daughter)speak to us candidly about this amazing woman, Freda Brown has been all but forgotten by the Australian History books, Lisa and Kilty will tell us why. Freda Brown was a political activist in the women’s, peace, and anti-apartheid movements, both in Australia and overseas. A passionate believer in equality, she occupied her busy life with action and organisation. While some of her greatest achievements can be seen in her work in helping to establish and lead pioneering women’s organisations, she travelled widely also in the service of political, peace and anti-racism causes. She was a widely respected activist and led an absorbing and very busy life with her political work both in Australia and overseas. She also worked as a journalist, political party organiser and theatre director. This biography is a long-overdue acknowledgement of the pioneering role Freda played a

Mandy is a mama to 3 of her own little people. She is also an university qualified nutritionist and food scientist. And at heart, she is a kitchen mess maker. Working in varying roles in the world of food over the last 13 years. From inspecting mangoes from Mexico and testing oil, to knowing quite a bit about chicken. More recently, she has been involved with community groups, education providers and small businesses, consulting on nutritional issues and developing menu plan and recipes, as well as working with preschools and schools. Mandy is passionate about children developing a positive relationship with food and that by nurturing the love and respect of food will in turn strengthen this relationship. She is also enamoured with the stories behind food. The culture, history, language, love and geography about it.

Dr Catherine Crock, AM A physician at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne since 1994, Catherine has worked closely with patients and families to redesign services and improve quality and safety. She is the Chair of the Hush Foundation which transforms healthcare culture through use of the arts. Hush produces music for children, families and staff in hospitals around Australia. Hush has collaborated with renowned play write Alan Hopgood in the development of the plays “Hear Me”, “Do You Know Me” and “What Matters” which are performed in hospitals and Aged Care settings to raise awareness of patient centred care, communication and patient safety issues. Hush cofounded the Gathering of Kindness in 2016. In 2015 she became a Member of the Order of Australia for her contribution to medicine, to community healthcare standards and to the Arts. www.hush.org.au

Well we made it!! today Brett & George chat about season 2. they talk Turkey about Christmas and what's happening for 2018. Thank you to everyone for listening to FLOAT YOUR BOAT in 2017. It's been a fantastic first year and we are truly humbled by the overwhelming support....Merry Christmas to one and all be kind to one another and love, laugh and do what makes you happy.

For ten years Sally Cameron has delighted global audiences as a member of the critically acclaimed a cappella vocal group The Idea of North, bagging multiple ARIA awards across seven albums. Her solo debut release will transfix Cameron’s audiences with her superb festive release, Always Christmas. Today we talk Turkey with Sally and her Fiance Sam (who is another musical genius) about all things Christmas, today's episode is filled with Joy and Christmas tunes.... Ho Ho Ho!!!!

Yves is a reluctant star, actor, director, voice specialist, teacher, romantic and more recently writer. Yves wears his heart on his sleeve, today we talk to Yves about his latest project "Dinner Detectives" Travelling back in time and around the world to uncover magical stories behind the food we eat every day. Ever wondered why a sandwich is a sandwich or a pizza
a pizza? Have you ever thought, where does pasta come from, or why the Chinese celebrate New Year with dumplings? Dinner Detectives, Clementine and Aksel travel back in time and around the world to uncover magical stories behind the food we eat every day. The only problem we had with Yves and today's interview is we had way too much fun....so we apologize for some of the sound quality (laughing) it messes with the sound.

Pete Smith is a unique combination of adventurer, philosopher, anthropologist, and a quintessential dork. When he's not facilitating large events for business leaders seeking greater Humanity in Business, he is often found working on mission critical assignments for the United Nations in far flung places like Afghanistan and Northern Iraq. Even CEO's call on him in his role as an executive coach to help them make sense of the world around them. If he's not canyoning in Oman, or riding a mountain bike up to the Russian Border to be detained for no reason, he will just as easily be swimming laps at his home beach in Sydney Australia. He sings 80's songs at the top of his lungs, is an anxious practitioner of Yoga and meditation, and is currently wondering if all the super foods he is eating actually make any difference

Darren is community leader with a strong passion for out-of-the-box thinking, innovation, leadership and has a track record of making a real difference in the world through social enterprise across a number of sectors including disability, environment, entrepreneurship, small business and education. Darren’s social enterprise is setting up WA’s very first PET plastic reprocessing facility called GREEN BATCH, recovering waste PET and turning it into 3D printer filament enabling any school with a 3D printer to become a micro-recycling plant themselves. Proceeds from the sale of the recycled filament will be reinvested back into programs which educate the community on how to reduce their personal impact on the environment. For his dedication and passion towards supporting the community we all live in, Darren has won a whole swag of awards including WA Young Australian of the Year, WA Citizen of the Year, and recently was named by the United Nation’s JCI as one of the Top 10 Most Outstanding Young People of the W

Michael Bates started his career at the grass roots as an apprentice at Swanes Nursery and went on to study horticulture. He was mentored by Japanese master landscape architect Masayoshi Uchiyama before founding Bates Landscape in 1992 - now one of Sydney's leading landscape businesses. He has created over 1,000 gardens in collaboration with the best of Sydney’s architects, designers and builders, bringing his trademark experience, energy and commitment to each and every project. Michael’s own two gardens reflect his love and mastery of landform construction, his passion for seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor spaces, and his ability to create rich green havens in the heart of a city. Michael is also the author of The New Australian Garden, an insider's account of the journey to design, construct and plant 18 landmark gardens that represent a new movement in Australian landscape design.

There's a buzz about this episode! this is a truly Beeutiful story, a story of love, war, death and then re-generation. Cate Burton tells us about all things in the bee world. Cate is a passionate advocate for bees, for people and for buying local. Cate has a knowledge that goes way above your average fan of our Honey Bees. She also makes possibly the best beeswax candles in the world. Today's story is funny and informative all at the same time. So grab a cuppa and when you put some honey in your cup think about what it takes to produce this amazing golden substance...