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This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some general chit chat; BT gives us an update on his lookout project, they talking about the new Collingwood FC President, the boys gives their takes on the new NBA All Star game format and plenty more. Next, the lads are joined by trailblazing Australian cyclist, Phil Anderson. Phil is one of the most important figures in the globalisation of cycling, he was the first non-European to wear the yellow jersey and the first Australian to win a stage at the Tour de France, he and American, Greg Lemond were the pioneers promoting cycling outside of Europe. The chat covers; Phil's illustrious career, his move from Kew to Paris as a 19yo to peruse his love of cycling, some cracking stories from his time with some of the biggest cycling teams and personalities in the world (particularly, Bernard Hinault & Lance Armstrong), the controversies of doping in his day. They also chatted about Phil's love of the bush, where and what he's riding today and plenty more. Phil is a ripper bloke, super humble, hard-working and is an iconic figure within the Australian cycling community. We are grateful for his time. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Phil Anderson Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some general chatter; BT walks us through a couple of the projects he has going on at home, he shares a kidney stone story (which combines with a story of poor parenting) and Brian also shares 'the hardest thing he has ever done'. Next, the boys are joined by Australian Rules football legend and one of the most celebrated players in the game, Simon Black. 3x AFL Premierships, a Brownlow, a Norm Smith and countless other 'trinkets', there's next to nothing he hasn't done in the game. Put simply, this man of one of the greats, not just as an athlete but more so as a a man. He's humble, hardworking and was gifted with incredible skill. Always the loyal team man, he valued group achievements over the many individual accolades he received. Simon is a client of NC Management (Harrison's work), so the boys know Simon well and were able to squeeze some of the best juice out of this conversation. Hope you enjoy! Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Simon Black Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison are joined by Jesse Taylor (youngest of the Taylor boys). They discuss their opinions of having weddings on public holidays, particularly one that is coming up for them on NYE (no mercy was shown). BT talks through his new role on Thursday Nights with Seven, plus his current fitness/health kick. Next, the boys are joined by one of the world's best surfboard shapers, Darren Handley. Darren, runs and owns 'DHD Surf', which creates performance surfboards for the some of the best athletes on the planet, including; Stephanie Gilmore, Mick Fanning, Owen Wright, Ethan Ewing and Molly Picklum. Growing up on the beaches of Kirra QLD, as a young boy, he dreamt of becoming a professional surfer, that dream didn't fully eventuate, however, he was destined to aid some of the best surfers in the world become World Champions. Through is passion and desire to create high quality surfboards, he has chased perfection in his designs. It is Darren's ability to form strong relationships and establish a collaborative environment that sets him apart. The conversation goes deep into the relationship between a shaper and the surfer, the details behind the manufacturing process, life on the WSL tour, his passion for the Carlton Football Club and much more. We thank Darren for his time. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Darren Handley Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison wiz through a few topics including; what went down at the NC Management XMAS Party, the new coach at the Sydney Swans, what BT has been up to in his time off and their take on Black Friday Sales. Next, the boys are joined by Australian Business Identity, Jeff Browne. For those who don't know the name, Jeff has been involved with the AFL industry within various roles and at across locations for 40 years. A lawyer by trade, he was one of the key people that were involved in the the VFLs transition to a national league, the introduction of the national draft and he was also a pioneer of the systems that allowed player movement within the league. In addition to his work as an advisor to the AFL, he was also the Managing Director of Channel Nine from 2010-2013 and most recently, the Collingwood FC President from 2022-2024. Jeff was diagnosed with a form of cancer called Myeloma a few years ago, fortunately he is now I deep remission, however, after stepping down as Collingwood President, he has decided to take on the role as Chairman of the Myeloma Foundation to help raise awareness and funds for those suffering with the illness. We thank Jeff for his time. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Jeff Browne Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week on the show Brian and Harrison are joined by Australian sports journalist Jon Anderson to review the 2024 year of sport. If you would like to hear more about ‘Ando’, he first joined the show back on Episode #25. We thank Ando for his time. Hope you enjoy!  Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Jon Anderson Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some brief updates on Brian's world including: attending a skateboarding event and Oaks Day in the same week and his thoughts on the US Election. Next, the boys are joined by the greatest ever Australian Basketball player (in their opinion), Andrew Gaze. 'Gazey' as he's known is a true Aussie sporting icon, when it comes to Basketball there isn't much he hasn't done; 5x Olympic Games, 7x NBL MVP, 2nd highest point scorer in FIBA World Champs. history, played in Europe, played in the NBA, starred for Seaton Hall in the NCAA, he's even coached in the NBL as well. He was a player that valued playing for his country and the ideology of 'mate-ship' above anything else, to put it simple, Gazey is one of the all-around great blokes. The conversation dives into his illustrious career, some cracking stories from his time in the NBA, the evolution of the game, the best players he's seen and played with, the Lindsay Gaze legacy and his top-notch work in the media today. We thank Andrew for his time. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Andrew Gaze Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison kick things off by getting their 'cultural attache', Rocky Dabscheck on. They discuss the delicate ins & outs of 'wooding' (fire wood collecting), Brian's concrete driveway construction, Anthony Albanese & the Qantas Chairmen's Club debacle, and much more. Later, the boys are joined by Brian's wife Tania (The Darl), as they deep dive on BTs 2000s. His move from the city to the farm, raising 4 boys, the importance of community sports, his media work across the decade, including; stints at Channel Nine and Fox Sports and MMM on radio. Brian also opens up on the big move from MMM to 3AW that transpired in 2009/2010. If you would like to catch up on the previous episodes referenced in the podcast you can do so by listening to: Ep. #19 - BTs childhood & adolescence // Ep. #31 - BTs playing career // Ep. #39 - BTs 90s Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Rocky Dabscheck & Tania Taylor Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; Brian continues his AFL trade 'Under-reactions' . They also chat through; the recently announced Glasgow Commonwealth Games stripped-down schedule, international airline rankings, the return of the NBA, and the Australian MotoGP. Next, the boys are joined by legendary Australian radio DJ & TV presenter, Lee Simon. Lee is bonafide radio royalty, he is known as the 'Godfather of Rock' and the man who brought football to FM radio. He's worked on radio and in TV across the country as a DJ, presenter, host, program director and producer, he's interviewed some of the biggest names in the world of rock, including; Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones, Lou Reed, Debbie Harry, Led Zeppelin and many more. Lee was also one of the pioneers who brought footy to FM radio with the birth of MMM (formerly EON FM), helping to launch the careers of some of the industry's most loved and respected identities including; Eddie McGuire, James Brayshaw, James Dunstall and of course, our very own BT. With his experiences spanning 50 years within rock and sport, the man is not short of story and above all else, he is an incredibly humble, generous and intelligent man, we thank Lee for his time. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Lee Simon Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; Brian does his AFL trade 'Under-reactions' (noting this was recorded before the trade deadline, so we missed a few). They revisit the general anaesthetic conversation from the previous episode and review the Michael Schumacher documentary on Netflix. Next, the boys are joined by a true Australian treasure, Mike Brady. Mike is one of Australia's most successful and prolific musicians, known for his iconic anthems synonyms with the AFL in “Up There Cazaly” and “One Day in September”, along with these, he has also composed and recorded some of Australia's most famous advertising Jingles, including; 'Lucky You're With AAMI', 'Dodo, Dodo, internet that flies' and the 'Hard Yakka' theme of yesteryear. Beyond his immense talent as a musician, Mike is a great storyteller and all around good bloke. Mike now resides down the road from the Taylor household in Wye River, we thoroughly enjoyed hearing about Mike's journey, some incredible insights into the world of advertising and many great yarns, we thank Mike for his time. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Mike Brady Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

After a couple of weeks off, Life of Brian is back, and on this episode BT and Harrison catch up on all things happening in their world since the AFL season wrapped up. They cover; Bathurst & Chico Rolls, Harrison’s ankle surgery / Brian’s love for general anesthetics, his dream caravan, triple-cooked potato chips, Brian’s short career in acting, Jesse Taylor signing with a new local football club and Brian’s Content Corner is back as the boys compare and contrast the Netflix shows, ‘Mr McMahan’ and ‘Starting 5’. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: N/A Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week on Life of Brian, BT and Harrison digest the 2024 AFL Grand Final, including; their thoughts on the game, the entertainment, the post match storylines and much more, plus whats next for BT as we switch to the offseason. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: N/A Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

It’s the biggest week on the AFL calendar, the big dance awaits! Today BT and Harrison chat through their thoughts on the match up, what Grand Final week looks for BT, detailing all the ins and outs; the luncheons, the meetings, broadcast schedules, the Melbourne buzz. They also touch on a few AFL headlines as well as some mailbag submissions. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: N/A Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; recording before the week's action they talk about Mac Andrew's monster deal, the Bulldogs who want out, Hawthorn's celebration in week 1 of Finals, the Mitch Robinson / Lions situation and Brian recalls one of the biggest on-field dust ups during his time playing. They then chat about the opening of the NFL season, thoughts on Tom Brady commentating and we get the full run-down on the life of BTs Channel Seven suits of all things! Next, they are joined by a pioneer of Women’s Football in Australia, Daisy Pearce. Daisy grew up a country girl in the Vic High County (Wandiligong to be specific), there are few that have done more for women's sport in Australia in such a short time than Daisy, she has been at the forefront of the fast-expanding AFLW since its launch on the national stage in 2016, her resume is unmatched; Premiership captain of the Melbourne Football Club, 3x club Best & Fairest, 3x All-Australian, 4x AFLW best captain, not to mention the exemplary CV in the VFLW before the national league started. Off the field, she has been a leading media personality, a development coach with Geelong men's program, a practicing mid-wife, mother of twins, and now the head coach of the West Coast Eagles's W team. Beyond of the impressive surface of Daisy's achievements is the person and the example she sets for our community. She is one of the most humble and inspiring people we have ever met. She is able to connect and break-down barriers through her innate relatability, vulnerability and passion for the things and people she cares about. We're honoured to have Daisy on the podcast and we hope you enjoy our chat with this legend. This episode is brought to you by: Taubmans Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Daisy Pearce Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; recording before the week's action they talk about the finals buzz and who BT likes to go all the way. They then recap Christmas in July (in August), address some follows ups to their controversial 'Taylor boys friends rankings' and finally hit some mailbag submissions. Next, they are joined by Australian sports broadcaster, Matt Hill. Matt, renowned for his work in horse racing has called the Melbourne Cup for the last 8 years. Along with his illustrious career as one of Australia's leading race callers, Matt has also worked on several Olympic and Commonwealth Games, Tennis, World Athletics and the AFL. With a booming voice, an intricate knowledge of the sports he calls, a relatable authenticity and an incredibly humble and gracious approach to life, there is no surprise as to why this man is so well respected within the industry and adored by fans. The conversation is an insightful look behind the curtain and a genuine broadcasting masterclass, the chat covers; Matt's journey and pathway into broadcasting, developing art of race calling, what's like to call 'the race that stops the nation' and many other iconic Australian sporting moments, BT and Matt's experiences calling footy together, both of their approach's to calling and much more. This episode is brought to you by: Taubmans Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Matt Hill Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast