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Life of Brian

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AFL
AFL Grand Final
Collingwood Football Club
Football
Olympics
Mental Health
Richmond Football Club
Australian Rules Football
Australia
Cycling
Australian Football League
Surfing
Geelong Football Club
AFLW
Australian Football League (AFL)
Swimming
Geelong
Brisbane Lions
AFL Trade Period
Winter Olympics

Welcome to the ‘Life of Brian’. Tune in weekly to hear me share some tales from life, chat footy and swap stories with mates, well known personalities, family and much more.

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Latest Episodes

This week Brian and Harrison skip th entrée and go straight to the main… front-line journalist, Seb Costello. This is a chat that is equal parts insightful, hilarious, and as always with Brian, fairly strange.

Having known each other for years throu... more

This week Brian and Harrison intro the show by covering all the major topics in their lives and within the AFL, including: BT building Dyl Buckley’s shed, Jordan Taylor’s new job as a Real Estate Agent, Brian’s advice for Harrison as he heads away on... more

This week Brian and Harrison intro the show by covering all the major topics in their lives and within the AFL, including: the passing of Neale Daniher, the Brad Scott / James Hird Essendon saga, the Enhanced Games the cave rescue in Loas, and plenty... more

This week Brian and Harrison intro the show by covering all the major topics in their lives and within the AFL, including: Scott Pendlebury’s record break game, Brian's advice for young travellers, celebrating 1 million podcast downloads, and plenty ... more

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Recent Guests

Seb Costello
Front-line journalist with TV, radio and print experience
Herald Sun / Formerly with 3AW and other outlets
Episode: #128 Seb Costello - Front-line Journalist
Cameron Ling
Three-time Premiership player, All-Australian, longtime Geelong Cats figure
Geelong Cats
Episode: #127 Cameron Ling - AFL Legend
Liz Watson
Captain of the Australian Diamonds, Melbourne-born netballer
Australian Diamonds
Episode: #126 Liz Watson - Netball Superstar & Australian Diamonds Captain
Seth O'Donnell
Elite Australian middle-distance runner
Independent athlete (sponsored by Nike and Coarse)
Episode: #125 Seth O'Donnell - Elite Australian middle-distance runner
Mike Amor
International foreign correspondent, author of News Cowboys
Seven Network / Channel Seven
Episode: #124 Mike Amor - Veteran journalist & foreign correspondent
Damien Oliver
Melbourne Cup jockey with a 3-time Melbourne Cup record
Professional horse racing
Episode: #123 Damien Oliver - Champion Jockey
Bec Madden
News presenter, sports presenter at Channel 7 (formerly Channel 9)
Channel 7
Episode: #122 Bec Maddern - TV presenter
Peter Malinauskas
The Honorable Peter Malinauskas, Premier of South Australia
South Australian Government
Episode: #119 Peter Malinauskas - South Australian State Premier
Warren Davies
The Unbreakable Farmer, mental health speaker
Farmer and speaker
Episode: #118 Warren Davies - 'The Unbreakable Farmer'

Hosts

Harrison
Co-host with interview and conversational style; often provides balance and counterpoints.
Brian Taylor
Host with guest-led discussions and banter; often drives conversation and introduces segments.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 332 ratings
  • Love BT and can you please get Craig “Ned” Kelly on as a guest

    Love this podcast and would love to hear an episode with Craig “Ned” Kelly as the guest because I love his interaction with BT on TV 😂😂

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    happychappy1234
    Australia3 months ago
  • Harrison is great Brian is a flog

    he Life of Brian has moments of genuine warmth and insight, particularly when Brian’s son Harrison is given room to speak. Harrison is thoughtful, measured, and often the most grounded voice in the room—he brings balance, curiosity, and a sense of perspective that really lifts the show.

    Unfortunately, those moments are too often cut short. Brian has a habit of interrupting Harrison, especially when challenged, and it undermines what could otherwise be one of the podcast’s strongest dynamics. Ra... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Lee_Hollywood
    Australia5 months ago
  • Great show but

    Stop talking about your life of privilege every opening. Other than that great show

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    EV7725
    Australia7 months ago
  • SOG former member

    Tom former member of SOG, be good to have him back & talk about the training & compare to AFL player training

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SkipTh
    Australia9 months ago
  • Bananas

    What kind of buffoon eats a banana while talking on a podcast. Had to turn off this episode. Lift, Barge!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    VaughanJW
    Australia10 months ago

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Some episodes transparency in media critique may polarize parts of the audience.
The show mixes warmth with sharp sports insights, though pacing can vary by host dynamics.
Listeners appreciate the candid, down-to-earth tone and practical career takeaways.
Guests consistently bring high-level credibility and engaging stories.

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#66
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Apple Podcasts
#195
South Korea/Sports

Talking Points

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#126 Liz Watson - Netball Superstar & Australian Diamonds Captain
Q: How does the Diamonds' culture influence performance and development?
The culture centers on hard work, humility, and honesty, with players bringing their best game to a collective effort; memories from tours and off-court moments matter just as much as wins and losses.
#126 Liz Watson - Netball Superstar & Australian Diamonds Captain
Q: What does leadership mean to you, and how did you become captain?
Leadership is earned through the respect of peers; the captain is voted in by teammates, and I've grown into the role with support from leadership coaches to guide the squad.
#126 Liz Watson - Netball Superstar & Australian Diamonds Captain
Q: What does success look like at the top level for you in netball?
Success is defined by longevity, depth in the squad, and peaking for major events like the World Cup and Comm Games, while ensuring the bib is left in a better place for those who come after.
#127 Cameron Ling - AFL Legend
Q: What was your most legendary moment, either yours or witnessed by you?
Lingy points to a moment that stood out as emblematic of his career, emphasizing the impact and longevity of key plays, while also noting the collective effort and the culture around the club during championship years.
#125 Seth O'Donnell - Elite Australian middle-distance runner
Q: How do sponsorship and working outside of running affect your training?
Nike and Coarse sponsorships help, but Seth still works as a physio and coach to fund his training, illustrating the financial realities for developing athletes who rely on multiple income streams.

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The show centers on approachable, wide-ranging conversations that blend sports nostalgia with personal stories and media life. Guests span elite athletes, coaches, broadcasters, and entertainment figures, with frequent threads on resilience, leadership, and life beyond the spotlight. Episodes mix candid career anecdotes, behind-the-scenes industry insights, and light banter, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy authenticity, sports culture, and practical takes from public figures. Notable strengths include high-profile guests, a casual shed-room vibe in some episodes, and a consistent focus on personal journeys and career pivots that translate well for sponsorships and guest pitches alike.

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1. Seb Costello
2. Cameron Ling
3. Liz Watson
4. Seth O'Donnell
5. Mike Amor
6. Damien Oliver
7. Bec Madden
8. Peter Malinauskas

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