Hedley Thomas Investigative Journalism in Australia

Hedley Thomas

Introduction  Renowned investigative journalist Hedley Thomas sits down with Hayden Kelly to discuss his trailblazing work unraveling some of Australia’s most high-profile cold cases through groundbreaking true crime podcasts.    Hedley Thomas shares his personal journey into investigative reporting, inspired by groundbreaking journalism that exposed police corruption in Queensland in the 1980s. He delves into […]

Patrick Monti Running a 2 Hour 31 Minute Marathon

Patrick Monti

Introduction  In this episode of The Normal Podcast, host Hayden Kelly welcomes marathon runner Patrick Monti to discuss his impressive journey in long-distance running. Patrick, who discovered his passion for the sport through a charity spot in the 2018 New York Marathon, shares his experiences and insights from completing seven marathons, including a personal best […]

Dean Gardiner Nine Time Molokai World Champion

Patrick Monti

Introduction  In the interview, Hayden takes Dean back to his early days of growing up in Perth, Australia and first getting into ocean paddling as a teenager. Dean discusses some of the early training and races he participated in. Hayden then probes deeper into Dean’s illustrious career, his record-setting performances at Molokai, and his pivotal […]

Dean Summers Tackling the 60 Miler Swim In 31 Hours

Dean Summers

Introduction  In this Podcast, Hayden Kelly converses with Dean, a former seafarer who transformed his life through an extraordinary swimming career. Dean shares his journey from advocating for international seafarers’ rights in Sydney to conquering six of the seven major ocean channels. Through the guidance of his dedicated coach Vlad, Dean overcame numerous challenges, including […]

Matt Orford Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Golden Era

Golden Era

Introduction :  In this episode of the podcast, Hayden Kelly sits down with Alexander Williams, a prominent figure in the rugby league world. They delve into Williams’ illustrious career, from his early days playing junior footy for the Gosford Townies and North Sydney Bears to his significant achievements in first grade. Williams shares his journey […]

Andre Rickenbach 15 Years As Head Physio At The Sea Eagles

Andre Rickenbach

Introduction  In this episode, host Hayden Kelly sits down with Andre Rickenbacker to delve into their illustrious careers in sports physiotherapy and rugby league.  Andre shares his journey from obtaining degrees in marine biology and physiotherapy to working with the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles rugby league club.   Donnie recounts his time as both a player and […]