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by Tony Crooke
The Outer Side is a weekly podcast for anyone who loves 4WD, outdoor adventure, exploring off the grid, and the search for wild experiences.Join me each week as I chat with people from all walks of life who will share their stories, with the aim of motivating you to spend more time exploring outside, and offroad.From 4x4s to camping, fishing, diving, hiking, dirt bikes, and everything in between.If it happens outside, you’ll find it on The Outer Side. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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- 4 days ago51 min
#97 - LAKE MAC ZOO
Kira from Lake Mac Zoo is a passionate young woman who loves animals, and has dedicated much of her life to learning about, and working with reptiles.Kira and Chris own Lake Mac Zoo - a mobile wildlife education business aimed at educating people about native reptiles including our most venomous snakes - with the aim of breaking down the stigma and fear of snakes. Tony and Kira chat about her early years catching and keeping lizards, her lifelong interest in Australia's wildlife, her work as an educator, and take a deep dive into all sorts of fun snake-related facts, all while surrounded by the most venomous snakes in the world!GET YOUR OFFICIAL 'The Outer Side' MERCH -shop.theouterside.com.au Follow our Socials - IG: www.instagram.com/theoutersidepodcast FB: www.facebook.com/theoutersidepodcast To see more of Kira and Lake Mac Zoo -IG: www.instagram.com/lakemaczooYT: https://www.youtube.com/ @lakemaczoo Web: https://www.lakemaczoo.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago1h 5m
#96 - WALK IT OFF AUSTRALIA
Phil Dixon is one of the co-founders of Walk It Off Australia, a grass-roots mental health organisation focused on building strong local communities and support networks for men and women across Australia through the simple act of getting outside for a walk and talk. Phil and Tony chat about the creation of Walk It Off, the benefits of spending time outside for mental health, the need for stronger communities, and Phil's passion for Ultra Trail Running. SHOP The Outer Side Merch - shop.theouterside.com.au Follow our Socials - IG: www.instagram.com/theoutersidepodcast FB: www.facebook.com/theoutersidepodcast To learn more about Walk It Off and get involved - IG: www.instagram.com/walkitoff_australiaFB: www.facebook.com/WalkItOffAustralia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago1h 0m
#95 - JOSH DEEEEE
Josh D is a bloke that loves the bush, and HATES rubbish - so much so, that he has dedicated much of his own time, money, and resources to organising bush clean-ups with like-minded volunteers.Following a relatively late entry into the 4x4 and camping lifestyle, Josh made up for lost time. He's built a twin-locked Ford Ranger with all the fruit, and headed to some of the most iconic 4WD Touring destinations in Australia including Cape York and the Victorian High Country. Josh was so frustrated by constantly seeing rubbish in the bush on his wheeling and touring adventures, that he decided to get organised, and do something about it. The Bin Chicken was born. GET YOUR OFFICIAL 'The Outer Side' MERCH -shop.theouterside.com.au Follow our Socials - IG: www.instagram.com/theoutersidepodcast FB: www.facebook.com/theoutersidepodcast To see more of Josh and his adventures - IG: www.instagram.com/josh_deeeee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago1h 1m
#94 - PETER WOODS
Peter Woods is the Managing Director of Premier Events - the company behind the 4WD Adventure Shows - held in Sydney, Adelaide, and Perth each year. Peter has been passionate about 4x4s and camping his whole life, and has had a hand in creating some of the earliest and most well-known 4WD adventure content through his friendship and work with the late Malcolm Douglas - a true legend of the Australian outdoor adventure community. Peter is a very humble man who works quietly in the background of the 4WD community, but has played a huge part in the growth of 4x4s in Australia over the last 30 years. Tony and Peter talk about his early years going on camping trips with his family, his work for Cargill Caravanette, his entry into the show scene through his Marketing work, and meeting Malcolm Douglas - before going on to become close friends and producing some of Malcolm's most famous content. More recently, Peter has worked extensively with Ronny Dahl to produce The 4WD Adventure Show in WA.GET YOUR OFFICIAL 'The Outer Side' MERCH -shop.theouterside.com.au Follow our Socials - IG: www.instagram.com/theoutersidepodcast FB: www.facebook.com/theoutersidepodcast To see more of the work Peter and Premier are responsible for - IG: www.instagram.com/4wdaventureshowsWeb: https://4wdshow.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 28, 202651 min
#93 - HER JIMNY
Paris Recchi is a Suzuki Jimny fanatic, solo camping enthusiast, and owner of HER TRAX - curating and running exclusive camping events focused on connecting with other like-minded women who share her love for 4WDs and camping. Tony and Paris chat about her childhood memories of growing up camping in 4x4s at Double Island Point in QLD with her family, how she rediscovered her love for the outdoors in her adult life, and the creation of HER TRAX - Paris' events business focused on encouraging women to embrace the 4WD and camping lifestyle. From camping trips and 4x4 tracks to hosting retreats that connect women through adventure, Paris is all about fun, empowerment, and the joy of discovering the unknown.GET YOUR OFFICIAL 'The Outer Side' MERCH -shop.theouterside.com.au Follow our Socials - IG: www.instagram.com/theoutersidepodcast FB: www.facebook.com/theoutersidepodcast To see more of Paris- IG: www.instagram.com/herjimnyYT: www.youtube.com/@parisrecchiWeb: www.hertrax.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 21, 20261h 13m
#92 - MAC PRESTON & BURTO
In this episode, Tony is joined by Mac Preston, with a special guest appearance by our good mate, Burto.Mac Preston is one half of the hugely popular TJ AND MAC YouTube channel, the owner of Shed Life, and a familiar face in the Aussie 4WD community. Mac shares how his automotive journey began, growing up with a Dad who was a V8 fanatic, creating a passion for cars that Mac has maintained throughout his life. From starting out with mini trucks and air-bagged Hondas before progressing into building custom 4WDs, he's gone on to create some of the most iconic 4WDs in Australia, including his epic 79 series Land Cruiser - DAD BUS, and more recently his wild custom Chev K Truck. Tony and the boys chat about the challenges and benefits of life as a YouTube content creator, solving the puzzle of technical 4WDing and picking lines, the tracks and trips the boys still want to complete, and some of the new builds coming up on the TJ AND MAC channel. GET YOUR OFFICIAL 'The Outer Side' MERCH -shop.theouterside.com.au Follow our Socials - IG: www.instagram.com/theoutersidepodcast FB: www.facebook.com/theoutersidepodcast To see more of Mac - IG: www.instagram.com/mac_prestonYT: www.youtube.com/ @TJANDMAC Web: shedlife.coTo see more of Burto - IG: www.instagram.com/rexurtoo_gqYT: www.youtube.com/ @TylerThompson90 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 14, 20261h 5m
#91 - LEE DUNSTAN
Lee Dunstan is the President of the 4WD Association of NSW & ACT, and current serving President of the Black Diamond Recreational 4WD Club - a club which he assisted in starting in the 1990s. Lee is also a keen hunter, hiker, and avid outdoorsman. Lee has been very active in the 4x4 club scene in NSW and continues to advocate on behalf of the 4WD community, including being deeply involved in the ongoing fight for fair public land access for the recreational outdoors community. Lee & Tony chat about the benefits of 4WD clubs, the way the organisations are structured, the work that the 4WD Association does on behalf of the 4x4 community to lobby politicians and represent bush users as a key stakeholder in relation to NPWS Plans of Management, and track and area closures across all public land in NSW.GET YOUR OFFICIAL 'The Outer Side' MERCH -shop.theouterside.com.au Follow our Socials - IG: www.instagram.com/theoutersidepodcast FB: www.facebook.com/theoutersidepodcast To find a 4WD club in your area and for more info on the role of the Association-IG: www.instagram.com/4wdnswactFB: www.facebook.com/4wdnowWeb: www.4wdnow.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 7, 20261h 0m
#90 - BIRCHY
Sam 'Birchy' Birch is a tour guide in the East Kimberley region as the owner of Birchy's Fishing Tours, a Barra fishing expert, and one of the Traditional Owners of Balanggarra Country - covering some 2.9 Million Hectares of beautiful, remote, and rugged wilderness in the Top End of Western Australia.Birchy has a phenomenal life story - marked by tragedy, trauma, addiction and crime. Despite all this adversity, he has turned his life around and is now clean, sober, and living his best life on the traditional lands of his ancestors, living from the land and sharing his deep love for country with people on his guided tours and through his work with Men's Groups.Birchy is a truly inspirational man who should give hope to anyone who is struggling in life, proving that there is always another option, and that you can achieve anything you set your mind to.To see more of Birchy and to find more info about his Fishing Tours -IG: www.instagram.com/birchys_fishing_toursFB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093158780233Web: www.birchysfishingtours.com.auGET YOUR OFFICIAL 'The Outer Side' MERCH -shop.theouterside.com.au Follow our Socials - IG: www.instagram.com/theoutersidepodcast FB: www.facebook.com/theoutersidepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About The Outer Side
The Outer Side is a weekly podcast for anyone who loves 4WD, outdoor adventure, exploring off the grid, and the search for wild experiences.Join me each week as I chat with people from all walks of life who will share their stories, with the aim of motivating you to spend more time exploring outside, and offroad.From 4x4s to camping, fishing, diving, hiking, dirt bikes, and everything in between.If it happens outside, you’ll find it on The Outer Side. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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