The Working Class

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  S02E08 - Matt Connolly - Business owner, maritime engineer/project manager. 20.03.2026 1u 33min

  On this episode I’m talking to Matt Connolly. Matt has led an interesting career in the maritime industry which has taken him around the world in a number of capacities. After suffering a potentially life affecting injury in his first year of university, Matt didn't let it affect his trajectory, opting to follow his ambitions, with the realisation that sometimes life deals you challenges, but sometimes others have it worse. Join us for a journey from sunny Cairns, to Tasmani...
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  S02E07 - Andy Cole - Occupational therapist, North Queensland Cowboys biggest fan, rock star! 12.10.2025 1u 51min

  On this episode I’m talking to Andy Cole. Andy had a plan, get to the U.S. and play music with some of his idols, which he achieved. Playing alongside some of the worlds biggest bands at major festivals, as well as writing/recording/performing a song to honour/empower "his" team, the North Queensland Cowboys. In addition to being an exceptional bass player, endorsed by Schecter guitars, Andy has a passion for helping young people and their families excel in his day job as an...
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  S02E06 - Nigel Beatty - Superyachts, Royal British Navy, watermelon salesman, anti-entrepreneur. 25.10.2024 2u 1min

  On this episode I’m talking to Nigel Beatty. Nigel, like most of us, struggled to find direction early on in life. This resulted in Nigel reinventing himself a number of times to pursue passion and other interests which led him from selling watermelon slices in Greece, to joining the Navy, to being a scuba instructor, to captaining super yachts, to selling super yachts, to dealing with a battle that many are confronted with. Come join us on this adventure! Send us Fan Ma...
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  S02E05 - Brian Connell - fast cars, tyres, mags and good times. 01.12.2023 1u 32min

  On this episode I’m talking to Brian Connell. Brian's have a long interesting career, from leaving school early, to being involved and somewhat instrumental in the success of the Bob Jane brand, manufacturing the first mag wheel in Australia and bringing Mercedes AMG brand to Australia. Fast cars and fun times, welcome Brian Connell. FREE MUSIC!!! Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Support the show Send us Fan Mail Support the show FREE MUSIC!!! Kaitigi | Free Listening on...
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  S02E04 - Gavin Great - electrician, managing director, electrician......coolant salesman.......? 17.11.2023 1u 12min

  On this episode I’m talking to Gavin Great from Great Energy. Gavin has had a long interesting career, from completing an apprenticeship as an electrician, to starting a company which went all the way to the ASX, to selling that company and starting all over again. We talk all things power generation, from how it's done, the future and what's realistic in today's climate. Buckle up, this is going to be fun!! Generator Supply Cairns - Great Energy Pty Ltd - Home Sugoi Chalet...
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  S02E03 Michael Quinn, ex army intelligence officer, conflict resolution specialist, CEO 13.06.2022 53min

  On this episode I’m talking to Michael Quinn. Michael is a conflict resolution specialist working with first nation communities as well as businesses and corporations. He believes his experience and life lessons learned as an intelligence officer in the military has given him the tools to excel in his field and aids in his progression to CEO of a new Qantas charity. FREE MUSIC!!! Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Send us Fan Mail Support the show FREE MUSIC!!! Kaitigi | Fre...
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  S02E02 Will Stormont, ex-soldier, personal trainer, mental health advocate. 30.05.2022 2u 9min

  Will is a personal trainer amongst other things. He left a career in the army's cavalry to feel somewhat lost at what to do next. Leaving behind your mates, your job, your purpose is something that many ex-military (and other) personnel deal with upon their departure from service. After confronting some personal demons he found a need to revisit his youth in an attempt to put these demons to rest, a youth in which he was heavily bullied as "the fat kid", which ultimately i...
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  S02E01 Adam Cerutti "Crazy Adam". Tattooist/artist. 16.05.2022 2u 1min

  In this episode I talk to Adam Cerutti "Crazy Adam". Adam has decades of tattooing experience. He's worked all over the world and has worked alongside some interesting cats. Listen in and you'll learn that tattooing isn't just about having an ability to draw, being an artist is a never ending quest in finding art in everything in all media. True artists never stop creating and are on a constant journey searching for inspiration. Adam talks about all thing tattoo ...
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  S01E21. Just the music 27.12.2021 1u 8min

  A collection of every original track used on every episode to date!! My interest in creating music ebbs and flows, and to be fair, since I've started the podcast it's ebbed more than flowed. I've still got heaps of riffs and ideas in my working files folder, so who knows maybe one day I'll make more music. Thanks for supporting the podcast, thanks to the vocalists contributing to these tracks and for those of you who come for the music, enjoy! Kaitigi | Free Listening on ...
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  S01E20. Peter Gill, radio icon. 13.12.2021 1u 13min

  Peter is a veteran on the Australian radio scene working extensively in radio and sound production with a notable tenure in Tamworth in the fledgling years of the Tamworth country music festival. Listen in the hear how an illness early in life forced Peter into isolation where he found a companion in radio, which led to a long career in the industry he loves. Peter embraces technology and talks with hope about the future of radio. Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Send u...
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  S01E19. Tanya Murphy, scuba instructor, journalist, musician. 29.11.2021 1u 14min

  Tanya’s come all the way from WA to settle here in North Queensland. Tanya leads a very busy life where she’s lucky enough to pursue 3 of her passions, journalism, scuba diving and music. Listen in to hear how Tanya is able to find that balance of doing what she loves as well as maintaining a healthy mind and body. Www.tanyamurphymusic.com Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Send us Fan Mail Support the show FREE MUSIC!!! Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Support the ...
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  S01E17. Matt Donnellan. Executive chef. 01.11.2021 1u 46min

  Matty is from Manly in Sydney. Matty learned early on in his career as a boilermaker that it wasn’t for him. He found his passion in cooking and became a chef. As well as gaining experience in Australia, he’s worked as an executive chef for major hotels throughout Asia and even appeared as a guest chef on Masterchef Vietnam. Buckle up and enjoy the ride. Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Send us Fan Mail Support the show FREE MUSIC!!! Kaitigi | Free Listen...
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  S01E16. Jacqueline Larsen vocal coach/events coordinator 18.10.2021 1u 28min

  Jack Larsen is a vocal coach and events coordinator. Due to covid, she's had to find ways to reinvent herself to supplement her income and maintain her own mental health and that of her constituents. Listen in the Jack's story. Music: the butcher Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Send us Fan Mail Support the show FREE MUSIC!!! Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Support the show
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  S01E18. Curtis Pitt, member of Parliament. 15.10.2021 1u 10min

  Curtis is an MP, currently the state member for Mulgrave. He has held a number of positions in politics and continues to represent his constituents. Listen in how after completing an arts degree Curtis followed his interests in the arts and media, before ultimately following in his father's footsteps into politics. Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Send us Fan Mail Support the show FREE MUSIC!!! Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Support the show
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  S01E15. Colin Baumgartner, production engineer. 04.10.2021 1u 3min

  All the way from Canada, Colin's worked in a number of countries as a production engineer in the oil and gas industry. Listen in to hear how working in the physically demanding aspect of the industry working as a roughneck, inspired him to study and advance his career so that he continues to work in the industry he loves. Music: thebaker Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Send us Fan Mail Support the show FREE MUSIC!!! Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Support th...
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  S01E14. Brett Robinson, performance coach/podcaster 20.09.2021 1u 40min

  Buckle up guys and girls!! We cover so much ground in this podcast. A great discussion with an industry leader in "optimising human potential through mindset, breathwork, movement and holistic health". In covid times, where everyone is spending way too much time, myself included, alone, this is a conversation you need to hear. Listen to Robbo's story, taking him from outback New South Wales, to becoming an elite athlete, to training elite athlete's and the tragedy th...
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  S01E13. Kirsten Young. Primary school PE teacher. 06.09.2021 1u 17min

  Kirsten is one of a rare breed, a born and bred Cairns local!! She is a primary school teacher specializing in physical education. Listen in to hear how her love of team sports and physical activity is transferring to shaping today's youth to tomorrow's adults. Music: thedentist Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Send us Fan Mail Support the show FREE MUSIC!!! Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Support the show
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  S01E12. Matt Templeton. Naval officer. Hydrographer. 23.08.2021 1u 47min

  Matt Templeton wen into the Navy straight after finishing high school. Without knowing what he wanted to do. His career in the military gave him direction and the time to learn about himself and what he likes and what he's good at. Now out of the Navy, he finds himself with the luxury of being able to run his own business, return to the military on his terms as well as pursue opportunities in contracting using the knowledge he gained in the Navy. Let's go sailing!! Mu...
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  S01E11. Andy Hall. Remedial massage therapist. 09.08.2021 1u 14min

  Andy Hall is a remedial massage therapist. His journey took him from a rural upbringing in Victoria, to commencing a university science degree to living a somewhat bohemian lifestyle of travel and fruit picking before finding his true calling and finally settling in Cairns. He talks about his interests in theatre and singing, as well as all sports associated with those being blessed with being tall! Listen in to hear about spiritual connections made through the physical cont...
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  S01E10. James "Jimmy" Blee. Entrepreneur. 26.07.2021 1u 7min

  Jimmy Blee's been a stalwart in the superyacht game and a pioneer in the introduction of the concept of leisure boating throughout Indonesia. Listen to learn about his journey and his ability to reinvent himself. From humble beginnings in North Queensland to Indonesia and back again. Enjoy. Music: The Pigfarmer Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Send us Fan Mail Support the show FREE MUSIC!!! Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Support the show