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Pain has a funny way of turning confidence into comedy. One minute we’re lining up for indoor soccer with a bunch of work mates, the next minute a calf “twinge” turns into a full-blown injury and we’re stubbornly pushing through an hour we absolutely should’ve stopped. We unpack how that choice snowballed into five weeks off work, crutches, swelling, bruising, and the humbling moment of needing help to simply get to the car.

We also get real about the recovery headspace. When you’re stuck at home doing bugger-all, boredom becomes its own problem, so we talk about the small things that keep you sane, including firing up the PS5 and losing a few hours to the South Park games. It’s a weird kind of therapy: laughing at ridiculous chaos while your leg reminds you to sit still. If you’ve ever tried to stay positive through an injury setback, you’ll get it.

From there we move into the practical stuff that anyone dealing with a calf tear rehab will recognise: GP visits, ultrasound results with oddly specific measurements, the shock of starting physiotherapy for the first time, and the daily exercise grind that actually gets you moving again. We also dig into the return-to-work mess where medical clearance becomes a bigger hurdle than the injury, and the unsettling twist of a later scan suggesting a possible second tear right when we’re trying to ramp up for a wrestling show.

If you’ve ever ignored pain, rushed your comeback, or wrestled with the gap between what you want to do and what your body will allow, you’ll find plenty to relate to here. Subscribe, share it with a mate who never rests, and leave a review to help more listeners find the show. What’s the dumbest decision you’ve made while injured?

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We’re back after a quiet stretch and we level with you about why life got busy and what we’ve been juggling at home. We share a big update on Josh’s knee, a looming teenage birthday, and the small joys keeping us entertained, from sports crowds to heavy gigs.

• time away from recording and the reality of being flat out
• surgeon visit result and relief at no knee surgery
• physio and rehab expectations plus doubts about follow-through
• quick interview-style video idea and why we’ve filmed less
• Josh turning 13 and the shift to teen life
• getting into Game of Thrones well after the hype
• enjoying the World Cup through fan culture and crowd moments
• getting talked into indoor soccer with younger workmates
• upcoming concerts and learning from past mosh pit regrets
• choosing the outro song and hoping to record again sooner

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We hit reset on consistency, life admin, and the weird little stories that pile up when you haven’t recorded for a while. We talk rent stress, hobbies that don’t fit the calendar, family health scares, and why a Faith No More tour feels like the final box to tick.
• getting back to regular podcasting and why consistency matters
• rent increases in Victoria and weighing up a move
• wanting to join an axe throwing league but struggling with timing
• a parent’s hospital stay and coping with dark humour
• being a full-on morning person and how it clashes with others
• Faith No More touring again and the hope it doesn’t fall through
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The moment the crowd starts chanting “get the ref”, you know you’re in trouble. What I didn’t know was how far that chant was about to go, and how quickly a wild hardcore match can turn into something you never agreed to.

We’re closing out the last part of my “shit show trilogy” with a two night Australian wrestling weekend that starts on a low note, because I’ve just brought home the ashes of my dog. I still show up to referee, thinking wrestling might clear my head, but night one already feels off: Mexican talent with a totally different way of calling spots, a loose plan, and matches where the ref is suddenly part of the action. I break down what it’s like trying to referee around that, including the head spin of working a championship match with Blue Demon Jr and being told to do things that don’t match how our crowds read a good guy and a bad guy.

Then night two hits, and it’s full chaos. LA Park and his sons run a hardcore extreme rules match by feel, and I’m repeatedly dragged into stomps, whips and chops even though I’m not trained for it. When the chant turns on me, it becomes very real, very fast, and I’m left with marks I didn’t expect and a big question about professionalism, consent, and safety in pro wrestling.

If you’re into behind the scenes wrestling stories, referee perspective, lucha libre culture clashes, and the messy truth of indie wrestling, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share it with a mate, and leave a review with your take: was it just part of the show, or way out of line?

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We say goodbye to our dog Kane, from the late-night call and the hardest decision through to the memories that still make us laugh. We also talk honestly about telling Josh, coping with the shock, and why bringing Kane home in ashes feels both brutal and comforting.

• the 2am voicemail and why we know it’s serious
• Kane’s seizures and the decision to put him down
• waking Josh early to talk and grieve together
• favourite Kane memories, including the “tennis ball” photo
• Kane as a protective walking buddy at Lilydale Lake
• the 27 kilo lap dog who ignores personal space
• getting nipped twice and what we learn about dog safety
• re-training, reactivity, and how age changes a dog
• ashes, lead, paw print, and building a small tribute
• hinting at the next chapter of the trilogy

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I walk through the two phone calls no parent wants, as Josh dislocates his knee at school, starts recovering, then does it again after his surgery gets cancelled. It’s a messy mix of ambulances, scans, crutches, co-parenting decisions, and the sick feeling of watching your kid hurt while you try to stay useful.
• racing to the school while Josh screams in pain
• paramedics, the green whistle, and getting him home safely
• urgent care, X-ray, crutches, and the push for an MRI
• specialist advice, keyhole surgery plans, and early signs of improvement
• the surgery cancellation after MRI reassessment and the relief that follows
• the second dislocation at school and the trip to Box Hill Hospital
• the dunk tank jog decision and my unfiltered reaction
• keeping the next specialist appointment and preparing for changed plans
So stay tuned and we'll find out what happens next, and let's see if Josh can keep his knee in the fucking joint for the next bunch of weeks.

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Dave and Josh jump from Phillip Island camp memories to a Broncos win at Amy Park, with plenty of family roastings along the way. We also share how we used Google Gemini to create new intro music, then finish with a ridiculous radio gag that somehow ends in Pineapple Pen.
• Joshua’s Phillip Island camp recap, including the giant swinging bike, flying fox and archery
• The circuitron explained as best as possible
• Mini golf at Grumpy’s and the surprise pickup moment
• Using Google Gemini for Viking-themed podcast intro music and new logos
• First live rugby league match at Amy Park, Broncos vs Storm and the game-day spectacle
• The packed train home and whether live footy is worth it
• “Nothing Short Of Shit House FM” skit and the Pineapple Pen request
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We catch up on life getting busy, missing a week with Josh while he’s at camp, and the joy of a bus-stop tackle that resets everything. We share our low-key Valentine’s ritual, react to Danhausen’s WWE debut, reflect on reffing chaos, and land on gratitude over gripes.

• slipping from fortnightly to monthly and choosing balance
• Josh’s camp week, the bus-stop reunion, co‑parenting rhythms
• Valentine’s traditions with cheesy bacon toasties and a March do‑over
• first thoughts on Danhausen’s WWE debut and character build
• reffing BCW as the lone official and aiming for 25 years
• perspective from a mate’s house fire and vet bills
• choosing empathy, dialing down complaints, remembering the good