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Ex-All Black Matthew Ridge and his quirky sidekick David Ring team up from the sunny South of France to push boundaries and tackle the tough stuff. Expect unfiltered opinions, humor, and chaos as they dissect norms, challenge stereotypes, and ask the awkward questions. Buckle up for a cheeky antidote to cancel culture and a wild ride through the madness of the modern world. Join the odd couple nob... more

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In this raw and revealing conversation, Ringo and Ridgey pull back the curtain on Christian Lell’s life—a journey from the green turf of Bayern Munich and Hertha BSC to the depths of spiritual awakening. Christian, a decorated right-back who played o... more

In this mind-expanding episode of The Brink, Ringo and Ridgey sit down with Troy Casey, aka the Certified Health Nut—a man whose journey from international fashion model to holistic health warrior is as raw and real as it gets. Troy opens up about hi... more

In this harrowing and essential episode of The Brink, Gloria Masters shares the unthinkable truth of her childhood: she was groomed, abused, and trafficked by her own father and grandmother. From the age of five, Gloria was forced into child sex work... more

In this episode of The Brink, Ringo and Ridgey welcome high-performance coach Adam Smith, whose journey from near-suicide to sobriety, self-mastery and service is as gritty as it is inspiring. Adam gets raw about his battles with mental health, addic... more

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Recent Guests

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Episode: #43 - A Predator in Father’s Clothing: Ella McCrystal’s Rise from Victim to Healer
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Keegan Hirst
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Episode: #41 - Keegan Hirst: Playing It Straight
Layla Kelly
Adult content creator and advocate for sex work acceptance.
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Episode: #39 - Layla Kelly: Sex, Stigma and the Truth About Adult Content
Sam Troth
Survivor of childhood sexual abuse and advocate for awareness and education.
Episode: #38 - Voices Unheard, Now Roaring: Sam Troth’s Stand Against Childhood Abuse
Diane Foreman
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Episode: #37 - Diane Foreman: Heels, Hustle & Having it All
Paddy Gower
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Episode: #36 -Paddy F#$%ING Gower: The Man. The Brand. The Legend.
Neil O'Sullivan
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Episode: #34 - Chaos or Genius? Harnessing the ADHD Brain w/ the Wizard of SEO's Arnout Hellemans

Hosts

Matthew Ridge
Ex-All Black and co-host, known for his humor and candid discussions about societal norms and challenges.
David Ring
Co-host known for his wit and ability to push boundaries in discussion, tackling tough societal issues.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 100 ratings
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    Loved first episode ! Authentic and speaking from the heart.

    The ads on TV put me off but I’m really glad I listened to first ep and Looking forward to the other topics. The gay references are funny and great banter (ignore the homophobic criticism). You both are a good representation of the general public - polar opposites. Also, quite cool to hear about your lives in Monico!

    Apple Podcasts
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    madison7956
    New Zealand2 years ago

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#43 - A Predator in Father’s Clothing: Ella McCrystal’s Rise from Victim to Healer
Q: What does intimacy look like for you?
Ella explains that intimacy is a process of understanding one's own body and responses, involving a slower understanding and learning due to her trauma.
#43 - A Predator in Father’s Clothing: Ella McCrystal’s Rise from Victim to Healer
Q: Was the period during the abuse traumatic or was it traumatic once it was out in the open?
Ella discusses how she knew from a young age that something was wrong, feeling uncomfortable and irrevocably changed by the abuse, indicating ongoing trauma.
#41 - Keegan Hirst: Playing It Straight
Q: What would you say to someone who's obviously aware of their sexuality but hiding it?
Hirst advises that coming out is a deeply personal process that should happen in one's own time but emphasizes the importance of finding someone to talk to about it.
#41 - Keegan Hirst: Playing It Straight
Q: How important was coming out in terms of feeling free and authentic?
Coming out was crucial for Hirst's mental health, leading to his liberation from a life of denial and unhealthy coping strategies, allowing him to be a better person overall.
#41 - Keegan Hirst: Playing It Straight
Q: When did you know you were gay? Were you gay then?
Hirst reflects on realizing he was gay in hindsight since about 13, but was in denial for a significant part of his life, especially during his rugby career.

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