Imagine seeing a giant wave about on top of you but instead of freaking out you laugh, safe in the knowledge that you're done your training and you're going to be fine. Today on soulfull conversations we have @mrjoeknight of one ocean internat

The return of a surfing icon, Brendan 'Margo' Margieson, emerging from the darkness to find healing in ocean.

Jan 11th, 2021 45m 18s

Brendan "Margo" Margieson changed surfing forever with his progressive powerful style. He was the first superstar freesurfer. Maining he didn't have to go in comps to be sponsored. He just had to ripp and be Margo. And that he did... he was

Senator Surfer Peter Whish Wilson creating the change you want to see through Politics.

Nov 20th, 2020 40m 32s

In this episode I chat with Greens Senator, Peter Whish Wilson about the new plastics bill and the fact that the environment is a political issue. We also talk, mental health in politics and how to be a rad human and make a difference while

Surfings dark side: Heroin, coke and the days of 'go hard or go home' with Derham "Tuddy" Tutton.

Nov 15th, 2020 1h 10m

In this episode I catch up with Derham "Tuddy" Tutton, surfing legend and incredible story teller. Tuddy has done it all, from being the Norsca model dude, to surfing big waves in Hawaii with all of the "Greats", a serious addiction and no

Making a difference with Paul Hellier

Nov 4th, 2020 1h 6m

In this episode I catch up with enviro legend Paul Hellier. Paul is on the road helping me out with merch but he is also the founder of an amazing ap, Fair Food Forager which helps you source sustainable and healthy cafes and restaurants wher

What happens when you step in to the unknown - Ben Gumbleton (Booseeka)

Oct 26th, 2020 1h 5m

A true rags to riches story, becoming an overnight success after a ten year grind. Ben and I chat about lifting your game, drinking too much in Covid, being an over-thinker and from sleeping in the front seat of his Corolla to living in a

Hussy Hicks - Sharing life and joy through music.

Oct 19th, 2020 42m 40s

In this episode that I found in the vault from last years snow season recorded at Perisher during the Peak Festival, winter 2019. Troubadours Leesa and Jules from Hussy Hicks are absolutely incredible performers and just great people. We c

How i quit alcohol with Danni Carr

Sep 10th, 2020 40m 53s

In this episode Ash talks with his wife Danni Carr the founder of How I Quit Alcohol and Earth Bottles about her in to sobriety, the key elements to quitting alcohol, limiting self beliefs and how much better life is without the battle with t

Fathers Day Edition with Josh Teskey

Sep 5th, 2020 24m 32s

In this episode Ash speaks with Josh Teskey of the Teskey Brothers. They chat about Fatherhood, having a number one album and the Covid19 silver linings. Ash and Josh have a single out now "Thinking Bout Myself" and a new album due out in Nov

Ash speaks to his dad about being a black immigrant arriving in Australia in the early 70's

Jul 12th, 2020 22m 24s

In this episode Ash talks with his Dad about being a black immigrant and fleeing apartheid in 1972 that last year of the White Australia Policy. This is by no means a commentary on black lives matter but more Garry's personal experiences of b

What the Blues means to me and thoughts on Muddy Waters

Jun 22nd, 2020 15m 28s

In this episode Ash talks about his love of blues music and focusing on Muddy Waters. As part of his self proclaimed blues month in the lead up to his online live blues show. Tickets available here. https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/9

The New Normal - Lessons from Lockdown

May 31st, 2020 12m 48s

I don’t believe in letting external realities dictate my inner reality so I worked hard during these dark days to keep mentally resilient and focus on what I had power to change. I resisted the temptation for things to be different to what th

Missy Higgins - Inspiration, family and nourishing your soul

May 7th, 2020 53m 28s

Ash chats with Missy Higgins in the latest episode of Soulful Conversations. Missy has had a decorated carer seeing her first number one single ,'Scar' top the charts at only twenty one years of age, winning multiple awards and accolades along

Kate Ceberano - Lockdown and observing what matters.

Apr 30th, 2020 41m 12s

I had a chat with the amazing Kate Ceberano from her home during lockdown. Kate is warm, welcoming and humble. She was insightful and philosophical. I was really looking forward to this chat, and I must say it really did surpass my expect

Diesel talks lockdown and silver linings

Apr 24th, 2020 1h 29m

Ash chats with Mark Lizotte aka Diesel in this second episode of the musicians in lockdown series. Diesel has had a phenomenal career spanning 3 decades and he is showing no signs of slowing down even during this worldwide pandemic Covid19. O

Mindset for lockdown

Apr 22nd, 2020 21m 55s

In Ash's first monologue for Soulful Conversation he talks about mindset tips and tricks that are useful for lockdown and of course any time. Placing too much emphasis on the many things that are out of our control can be dangerous. Turn of

Medical Marijuana - Sharing Our First Hand Experience

Feb 22nd, 2020 29m 52s

The resurgence of cannabis as a miraculous healing medicine is a great cause for optimism in the battle against cancer and a system that many of us are losing faith in.Take your health into your own hands peeps!!! Don’t have blind faith in natu

Scott Owen, Sobriety and Spirituality and Hellfest

Feb 14th, 2020 1h 1m

Thanks to Otis Eyewear for sponsoring this Episode of Soulful Conversations.In this Episode Ash talks to Scott Owen the hard rocking bass player from The Living End. They spoke about The Living End's recent tours in Australia and Europe, how mu

Tom Carroll - 50 Foot Death Slabs, Meditation and Addiction

Feb 13th, 2020 59m 44s

Thanks to Otis Eyewear for sponsoring this Episode one of the proud sponsors of Soulful Conversations. In this Episode Ash talks to Tom Carroll the two time world professional surfing champion and hero of pipeline. They spoke about Tom's surfin

Waterwoman Of Wisdom, Eco Feminist Legend, Lauren Lindsey HIll

Dec 5th, 2019 1h 1m

In this Episode Ash talks to Lauren L Hill a world-class Longboarder and writer. Their conversation spans a vast variety of subjects from, Surf Technique, Parenting, Wild nutrition and the Medicinal Healing powers of the Ocean and Sun. Here's

Bobby Alu: Flow Brother Number One

Nov 1st, 2019 47m 30s

Back from the road fresh off a successful album and book launch, Ash returns with a new episode of soulful conversations with good friend and Australian musician Bobby Alu. Bobby's new album Flow is being released on the 18th of October and you

Josh Teskey - master of pipes: A deep dive into Vocals, Plumbing and how to put down your phone & live in the moment.

May 23rd, 2019 1h 9m

People of podcast land, you are in for a treat today. I am interviewing Josh Teskey from The Teskey Brothers! I feel really grateful to have been spending some time jamming with this guy. I believe he is one of the greatest blues and soul singe

Russell Morris: Astro Physics, Dogs & Songwriting

Apr 29th, 2019 1h 11m

I recently caught up with Mr Russell Morris, a living legend of the Australian music scene this week while we were on tour for his new album 'Black n Blue Heart'. We just had the most 'out there' conversations talking all about the origins of

Harry James Angus from the Cat Empire - Vocal technique and the art of allowing

Apr 15th, 2019 1h 1m

I’m lucky enough to call Mr Harry James Angus a really good friend, he’s the twin front man of The Cat Empire and a phenomenal solo artist as well. He has done so many amazing things in music and we are so lucky to have him on the show today. H

Kim Churchill - Success on your own terms

Apr 12th, 2019 1h 10m

It was so nice to finally have a chance to sit down and catch up with Kim Churchill. I’ve known Kim for a long time and watched his career go from strength to strength. He’s an amazing guitarist, songwriter and singer and really took foot percu