EP 21: Tai 'Bam Bam' Tuivasa

A pioneer of Australian kickboxing and Muay Thai joins Betoota Talks this week. John Wayne Parr talks about the early days of a career that would ultimately see him become the first household name in this sport. The son of traveling horse trainers from Queensland, ‘The Gunslinger’ had a very similar childhood to the Karate Kid. Finding friends and family in the martial arts gyms of suburban Australia, before taking off to Thailand at 19 to learn the nuts and bolts of MMA. What a career he’s had.   His new book is called The Fighter: The Legendary Life of an Australian Champion and it's out nowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 Joulu 202443min

Clancy Overell, Errol Parker and Effie Bateman wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE  Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Joulu 202410min

Founder of Cheek Media Co, Hannah Ferguson, chats to us about her exciting new podcast, ‘Big Talk’, which takes a deep dive into some of modern history’s most scandalous stories, her second book, ‘Taboo’, conversations we never had about sex, body image, work’ and how it feels to be featured next to Jacob Elordi, in her Forbes 30 under 30 debut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Joulu 202430min

Wendell Hussey, Errol Parker and Effie Bateman wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE  Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Marras 202412min

Melissa Leong is one of Australia’s most trusted minds when it comes to cuisine. She’s been a writer and critic for over a decade, as well as hosting Masterchef, Celebrity Masterchef and currently Dessert Masters.   Melissa joins Clancy and Wendell to talk through her career, the most slept on cuisines, her favourite spots in Australia plus her unlikely affinity for UFC.   Her new podcast Coolroom Confessional gives an insight into the often hectic world of hospitality. Melissa interviews the founders of prominent restaurants, cafes, bars, and takeaway shops to find out how they navigate the highs and lows of the hospo industry.   Head to minderoo.org/ebook and check out their free ebook to see how you can reduce your exposure to plastics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Marras 202453min

Clancy Overell, Errol Parker and Effie Bateman wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. Head to minderoo.org/ebook and check out their free ebook to see how you can reduce your exposure to plastics. Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE  Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Marras 202411min

After a whirlwind couple of years, the fellas from King Stingray swung by Betoota Talks to give us the yarn about the journey, the music and the future. Their new album For The Dreams is out now, as they prepare to hit the road again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Marras 202424min

Wendell Hussey, Errol Parker and Effie Bateman wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE  Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Marras 20247min