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The Journey - brought to you by BMG
Stories from Albury-Wodonga’s local legends and unsung heroes. The Journey gives listeners an insider’s look into the often-unheard tales of triumph and challenges faced by everyday people in business, family, and life, from the Albury-Wodonga region. Our neighbours. Our idols. Our entertainers. Our workers. Our friends. Hosted by 1494 2AY's Matt Griffith, The Journey gives a voice to our region and celebrates the amazing stories of the people within. These raw interviews capture the essence of…
Episodes
- The Journey - brought to you by BMG
What Really Matters in the End | David Koschitzke
David Koschitzke | The Journey Podcast Family, football and community have always been at the heart of David Koschitzke's life. In this episode of The Journey…
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He Chose Not to Look Away | John Brabant
John Brabant | The Journey Podcast Dr John Brabant had already built a successful career in orthodontics when a newspaper article about poverty and…
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Football Gave Him More Than Premierships | Stuart Hodgson
Stuart Hodgson | The Journey Podcast For more than three decades, Stuart Hodgson has been part of the Albury Tigers - as a player, coach, president and…
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He Retired... Then Bought a Gold Mine | Greg Porter
Most people retire. Greg Porter bought a gold mine. After a successful career in engineering and manufacturing, Greg moved from Sydney to the Albury Wodonga…
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Ross Ried: Loyalty, Leadership and the Legacy of the Albury Tigers
For nearly five decades, Ross Ried has helped shape community sport in Albury-Wodonga. A Life Member of the Albury Tigers Football Club, Ross joins The Journey…
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Father Peter MacLeod Miller: Faith, Doubt & the Meaning of Service
What does it look like to build a life around conviction, doubt, and compassion - all at once? In this episode of The Journey, Father Peter MacLeod Miller…
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From Spotlight to Seafloor | John Garvin on The Journey
What does it look like to travel the world… and then choose to slow down? In this episode, John Garvin shares a journey that begins in a small fishing village…
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Sandra Moon: The Voice of Breakfast Radio & the Power of Local Stories
Sandra Moon didn’t set out to build a career in radio. Born in Wagga and raised in Deniliquin, her early path revolved around theatre, travel and adventure…
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Kade Brown - Community, Courage & Knowing When to Change Direction
Kade Brown’s journey is one of courage, community and balance. In this episode of The Journey, Kade shares his path from growing up in Albury to owning…
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Graeme Simpfendorfer on service, trauma & starting again
Former detective. Local leader. Reality TV favourite. A life shaped by service, trauma, resilience and purpose. In this episode, Graeme Simpfendorfer opens up…
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Belonging, Brotherhood & Backyard Cricket: Robbie Mackinlay’s Journey
Local cricket tragic. Holbrook’s favourite son. Proud dad, grandfather, coach, commentator - and beekeeper! In this episode of The Journey, Matt sits down with…
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Damian Toohey - Principal, Coach & Proud Dad: On Sport, Community and Raising a Champion
Principal, coach, and proud dad - Damian Toohey shares his journey from Bathurst to Albury, raising champion swimmer Sienna Toohey, and why sport, education…
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Anthony Miles: Life Beyond the AFL – Resilience, Identity & Coming Home
From nine AFL seasons with GWS, Richmond and the Gold Coast to playing for the Howlong Spiders back home on the Border, Anthony Miles has lived a life shaped…
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From Fruit Flies to HotHouse – Rob Scott’s creative journey in the arts.
From documentary filmmaker to technical director, builder, woodcarver and mentor, Rob Scott has worn many creative hats. Best known for his decades at HotHouse…
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Kay Perry: Family, Resilience & the Legacy of Olive Hills Estate
From teacher’s college to bakeries, vineyards, and a thriving family business, Kay Perry’s journey is one of resilience, love, and legacy. In this heartfelt…
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Jenny Parrett is rethinking education from the ground up
What does it take to lead a school - and a shift in mindset - in regional Australia? In this episode of The Journey, Matt Griffith sits down with Jenny…
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Turning Tragedy Into Purpose – Michelle Hensel’s Journey
Michelle Hensel’s story is one of extraordinary resilience. A cancer survivor, mother, and community advocate, Michelle shares her journey from personal…
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Guru Ghuman: From kitchen hand to hospitality hero
From kitchen hand to hospitality heavyweight, Guru Ghuman’s journey is one of hard work, heart, and a whole lot of happiness. In this episode, Guru shares how…
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Inside The Albury Club with GM Dee Healey
Dee Healey, General Manager of The Albury Club, shares how one of the region's oldest institutions is staying relevant in modern times. From five-star resorts…
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Blair French: A New Chapter at MAMA
In this episode of The Journey, we talk with Blair French, CEO of Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA), who made the move to Albury-Wodonga just over a year ago…
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Celebrating Albury’s Landscape with Artist Nat Ward
In this episode of The Journey, we sit down with artist Nat Ward, whose breathtaking oil paintings capture the landscapes of Albury, the Murray River, and…
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New Year, New Season: Celebrating 50 Years with Ross Black
Welcome to Season 9 of The Journey! This special episode marks BMG Partners' 50th anniversary as we sit down with founder Ross Black to reflect on his…
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The Journey with Renee Williams: Building Community Through Creativity
In this episode of The Journey, we meet Renee Williams, owner of The Real Florist in Albury-Wodonga. Growing up in her father’s nursery, Renee developed a love…
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The Journey with Jane Campbell, Managing Director of Campbells of Rutherglen
Join us on The Journey as we sit down with Jane Campbell, Managing Director of Campbells of Rutherglen and fifth-generation member of the iconic family winery…
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The Journey with David Pendleton, founder of Stone Hill View
We sit down with David Pendleton, founder of Stone Hill View, to hear his inspiring story of leaving corporate life in Melbourne for a self-sufficient…
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The Journey with Phil Shanahan, coach & founder of the Margaret Court Tennis Academy
Join us as we sit down with Phil Shanahan, tennis coach, educator, and founder of the Margaret Court Tennis Academy. Discover how Phil has dedicated his life…
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The Journey with Matt Vogel of Monumental Ice Creamery
In our latest episode, we sit down with Matt Vogel, the founder of Albury’s beloved ice cream store, Monumental Ice Creamery. Twelve years ago, Matt…
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The Journey with Sharyn Hill, Founder of Sharyn Hill’s School of Performing Arts
In our latest episode, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Sharyn Hill’s School of Performing Arts and Creative Expression with a heartfelt conversation…
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The Journey with Rod Taylor, Albury Wodonga Chrysler Club
We sit down with Rod Taylor, President of the Albury Wodonga Chrysler Club and the driving force behind Chryslers on the Murray, the largest Chrysler show in…
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The Journey with Derek Murray, former AFL player, youth advocate & proud Yorta Yorta/Duduroa man
In this captivating interview, Derek opens up about his remarkable life journey. From dreaming of becoming an AFL player to achieving it at the age of 18 with…
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The Journey with Paul Clancy, Owner of Clancy's Food Store
In our latest episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Paul Clancy, the founder of Clancy’s Food Store and a seasoned pastry cook with a knack for…
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The Journey with Tahni Froudist, Executive Producer at Flying Fruit Fly Circus
There is no other school like the Flying Fruit Fly Circus - or "Fruities" as it is fondly referred to here on the border. It's been an iconic part of Albury…
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Celebrating 40 years of leadership at BMG
We kick off the new year with a significant milestone here at BMG Partners, as Stephen Mamouney marks an incredible 40 years with us! This special episode is a…
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The Journey with Paul Temple, fine arts photographer
Paul Temple is a fine arts photographer who began photographing concerts with his friend Ian Hood in the early 1970s. Their passion for capturing the bands…
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The Journey with Kelly Davis, General Manager of Regent Cinemas
As the saying goes, if you choose a job that you love you will never have to work a day in your life. Well, that saying is very fitting for our next guest who…
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The Journey with Patrick Stow, long-distance runner and three-time winner of the Nail Can Hill Run
This month we bring you possibly our youngest guest on the program. However, the talented long-distance runner and three-time winner of Nail Can Hill Run…
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The Journey - with Wassim Saliba, La Maison Restaurant
We are talking to the owner of Albury Wodonga’s iconic restaurant, La Maison, Wassim Saliba, who has recently returned from an adventure riding his push bike…
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The Journey - with Peter Charlesworth, photographer, author and Guinness World Record holder
After requiring emergency open heart surgery in 2020, photographer Peter Charlesworth set out on a 2800-kilometre ultra-distance expedition for the Heart…
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The Journey - with Sue Gold, Executive Officer of Border Trust
Sue Gold has no fear of embracing change - from nursing in the city to running a supermarket in the snowy mountains, to being appointed the Executive Officer…
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The Journey - with Paul Marshall, Regional Operations Manager - VRA Rescue NSW
Paul Marshall is the Regional Operations Manager for VRA Rescue NSW and also Captain of the Albury & Border Rescue Squad. He has been a volunteer with the…
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The Journey - with Richard Hamilton, Olympian, Dairy Farm Manager & Ambassador for Boys to the Bush
In this episode, we hear from Richard Hamilton, a former Olympic rower who now manages a dairy farm in the Mitta Valley. Richard is also a keynote speaker…
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The Journey - with Brad Jones, V8 Supercar champion
With over 40 years of high-level motorsport experience, people may take for granted what Brad Jones Racing do on the national stage. Taking on the best of the…
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The Journey - with Danica Erard, milliner to the stars
This month we bring you the incredibly inspiring journey of Danica Erard, one of Australia’s most sought-after milliners who resides right here in Albury…
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The Journey - a trip down memory lane
Join us for a trip down memory lane as Kevin Poulton and Stephen Mamouney talk through some of the highlights and lessons learned from over 50 local…
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The Journey with Niki Strauss, singer & performer
They say that if you love what you do, you never have to work another day. Well, our latest guest on The Journey is undoubtedly someone to whom this saying…
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The Journey with Karla Conway, CEO & Artistic Director of Hothouse Theatre
Our latest guest on The Journey moved to Albury from Canberra with her young family in mid-2019, just before the pandemic hit. Having never lived in a regional…
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The Journey with Jodie Tiernan, owner of The Public House Albury
Our guest, Public House owner Jodie Tiernan, takes us on a rollercoaster from when she blended cocktails in ritzy bars in Kensington UK, to being handcuffed by…
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The Journey with Adam Schneider, ex-AFL footballer & Lavington coach
In the lead up to the AFL grand final, it seems only fitting that our latest guest on The Journey is ex-AFL footballer and Lavington coach, Adam Schneider - a…
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The Journey Podcast with Rowly Milhinch, winemaker & owner of Scion Wine
In this episode, Kevin speaks with winemaker and owner of Scion, Rowly Milhinch. Scion is a progressive Rutherglen winery offering a modern spin on the…
The Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Aimee Chan, creative writer and author of kids books
In this 50th episode of The Journey, Kevin speaks with creative writer and author of children's books, Aimee Chan.
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The Journey with melanoma surviver and skin cancer prevention advocate Matt Kean
In our latest episode Kevin talks to School Principal and survivor of stage four melanoma, Matt Kean, who is on a mission to raise awareness of this deadly…
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The Journey with artist Alison Percy
Kevin speaks with talented Albury based artist, Alison Percy, who has worked in the creative industries for over 30 years. Initially training as a graphic…
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The Journey with Jodie Bruton, Food & Lifestyle Writer for The Border Mail
In our latest episode of The Journey, Kevin Poulton speaks with The Border Mail’s Food & Lifestyle journalist, Jodie Bruton. Jodie is literally living her…
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The Journey with Joan Parker, former Mayor of Holbrook
In our latest episode of The Journey, Kevin Poulton hears from the delightful Joan Parker, the former Mayor of Holbrook and the person responsible for parking…
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The Journey with Clare Cannon, Woomargama Station
In this episode of The Journey, Kevin Poulton hears from Clare Cannon – a second generation farmer at Woomargama Station and Committee Member of the Melbourne…
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The Journey with Sharon Jacka, Ray White Albury North
Kevin Poulton speaks to a much-loved member of the Albury Wodonga community, Sharon Jacka of Ray White Albury North - a passionate mother, grandmother…
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The Journey with Glen Jarvis, Director of BMG Partners & Para-triathlete
We recently shared Stephen Mamouney’s journey with you, so now it’s time to shine the spotlight on the other half of our leadership team - Glen Jarvis. As many…
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The Journey with Janelle Marsden-Boynton, Feathertop Winery
Our latest guest on The Journey is Janelle Marsden-Boynton, owner of Feathertop Winery and the Porepunkah Pub, an architect by trade, a self-confessed food and…
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The Journey with Alex Smit, The River Deck
Kevin Poulton talks to the founder and owner of The Riverdeck Cafe, Alex Smit, about how he went from a corporate background in the big city to running…
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The Journey with Stephen Mamouney, CEO of BMG Partners
Our latest guest on The Journey is the man at the helm of BMG Partners for the past 33 years, Stephen Mamouney. After spending some time working in New York…