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The Grey Space with Brenden Newton

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Bodyboarding
Shark Island Challenge
Mental Health
Australia
Sobriety
Shark Island
Surfing
Family Life
Bipolar Disorder
Personal Growth
Art Therapy
Sydney
Indigenous Heritage
Photography
Surf Photography
Headlands Pro Invitational
Suicide Prevention
OCD (obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
Work-Life Balance
Horticulture

Gentle, deep & lively conversations with bodyboarders predominantly, but wherever the thread lead us, and to whoever.

A place to celebrate, contemplate and synthesise the big & the small.

Welcome to The Grey Space.

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Latest Episodes

Passionate and revved up, on the way to check the waves.

Fun yarn with my guy Lukey O - warming up for the SIC Live Stream hosting.

Watch today at Sporting News Australia YouTube account. 

Island was big when I exited the water last night!!! Could be crazy!

Another anticipatory dive into the minds of the greats; before this weeks predicted east swell hits for the 2026 Bodyboard King SIC.

Enjoy.

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Recent Guests

Jane Keele
Local bodyboarder
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Jacob Romero
Bodyboarder competing in Shark Island Challenge
Highland Property Group (sponsor mention)
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Tanner McDaniel
Pro bodyboarder and athlete
Cosmo Cranes sponsor mentions; Bodyboard competitor
Episode: Mike, Jane, JRom & Tanner - SIC 2026 anticipation
Mike Stewart
Champion bodyboarder
KK Tech sponsor mention
Episode: Mike, Jane, JRom & Tanner - SIC 2026 anticipation
Sean Pyne
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Shark Island competition community
Episode: Ep 118: SIC anticipation - Pyno | O’Toole | Baker | Finlay | Kingy | Lester | Strachan
Leim O'Toole
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Island competition community
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Andrew Lester
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Sam Strachan
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Jack Baker
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Host

Brenden Newton
Host of The Grey Space

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • Brendo is wonderful

    Beautifully presented pieces of amazing humans.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    daboogiemanisplucka
    Australia3 years ago
  • Great to hear people talk

    I love how people can just share their story without being cut off by the interviewer and Brendon lets people give their personal insight and it is beautiful and heartbreaking all at once. That Nick Ormerod one was just amazing. Refreshing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    boet
    Australia5 years ago
  • Sick podcast!

    Cool to hear the voices behind the people I grew up watching bodyboarding!

    Keep it up man 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gregg_owens
    Australia5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Episodes mix sport with mental health and personal growth.
Fans appreciate authenticity and emotional depth.
People love hearing voices behind the scenes and the host's respectful style.
Listeners praise the thoughtful, unhurried conversations that let guests share deeply.

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Talking Points

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Mike, Jane, JRom & Tanner - SIC 2026 anticipation
Q: How do you maintain motivation and fun in such a demanding sport?
Tanner and Tanner's coach discuss the joy of bodyboarding, the value of friends and family, and keeping the sport enjoyable even as competition intensifies.
Mike, Jane, JRom & Tanner - SIC 2026 anticipation
Q: What role do your sponsors play in your Shark Island campaign?
Mike and Brenden discuss local business backing and the importance of community sponsorships, including KK Tech and other regional supporters, to enable travel and competition.
Mike, Jane, JRom & Tanner - SIC 2026 anticipation
Q: What does wave selection look like for a big Island heat?
Jane and interviewer discuss reading the reef, identifying pockets, and choosing lines that balance risk and reward under heavy, potentially dry-out conditions, with emphasis on patience and rail control.
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Q: How did you get into bodyboarding, Jane Keele?
Jane explains that growing up with a surfing family in regional Australia and towed behind her father on a leash sparked her interest, and she eventually pursued bodyboarding as a way to keep up with her brother and push her own limits.
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Q: Hey Brenden, what are you up to?
Brenden explains they are recording while traveling and planning a session, aiming to capture real-life conversations with Jesse about surfing and life off the waves.

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The show features gentle, thoughtful conversations with bodyboarders and athletes who live at the intersection of sport, resilience, and personal growth. Across episodes, guests range from filmmakers documenting ocean stories to athletes sharing battles with mental health, sobriety, and balancing family life with high-level competition. The host's interview style tends to be unhurried and empathetic, allowing guests to reveal intimate details about their journeys, setbacks, and triumphs. This combination of sport-centered narratives and human-interest threads makes it appealing to listeners who value authenticity, the ocean, and the human stories behind extreme sports. A standout aspect is the recurring emphasis on mental health, sustainabi... more

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2. Jacob Romero
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