Talking Trophies

Tom Boyd joins us for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on the podcast.From being Pick 1 in the AFL Draft and signing a $7 million deal at 18 to winning a premiership with the Western Bulldogs, Tom opens up on the pressure that came with it all.We spoke about anxiety, insomnia, life after football, mental health in elite sport, relationships, identity and what really matters once the noise disappears.This episode isn’t just about footy. It’s about pressure, purpose and the side of success people don’t always see.Make sure to hit the follow button and give us 5startsTopics We Went Through To Make Your Lives Easier0:00 Intro1:02 Do We Still Do Mother’s Day?3:05 Life After Footy6:00 Is Retirement Hard For Footy Players? 15:00 Getting Drafted To GWS Pick 125:45 Are AFL Players Struggling With The Pressure31:45 Differentiating Between I Had A Bad Game Vs I’m A Bad Player34:26 $7M Move To Western Bulldogs 41:19 Do AFL Players Pocket Watch Their Teammates 43:30 What’s One Thing Tom Wishes He Did Differently 46:40 Why Is Mental Health Taboo52:15 Pressure Of Having To Deliver Every Week As A Footy Player And Experiencing Insomnia 56:45 How To Find The Right Girl As A Star Athlete 1:00:48 Western Bulldogs 2016 The Ultimate Underdog Season 1:09:30 What’s The Feeling Like After Winning A Premiership And You’re All Alone 1:13:05 Family Matters 1:17:00 Where Did Tom Develop His Values 1:18:30 Wealth Won’t Protect You From Mental Health 1:20:36 Sports Are Changing People Are Talking 1:21:35 Are We Over Informed 1:24:34 What Is Tom Boyd’s Mission Statement1:25:28 Tom Gives Us Feedback On Our Interviewing Skills 

This week we sit down with rising Australian amateur boxer Omer Izaz for one of our deepest conversations yet.From competing against world-level fighters at just 20 years old to dealing with pressure, imposter syndrome, discipline and the mental side of boxing. Omer opens up on what it really takes to chase greatness in one of the toughest sports in the world.A raw conversation about sacrifice, identity, faith and the reality behind elite boxing.Make sure to hit the follow button and share the episode around!Omer's Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/omerboxaa/Topics We Went Through To Make Your Lives Easier 0:00 Welcome To The World Of Boxing4:50 What Age Should You Start Boxing?6:00 Why Are Boxing Coaches Father Figure Like7:50 Does Boxing Humble A Person?8:35 First Time Getting A Real Punch9:40 What Makes A Boxing Gym Home?10:35 Boxing Is A Mental Sport 13:40 How Does Boxing Work In Australia?17:00 Boxing Is Harder Than We Think20:51 Fighting People Where Boxing Is Their National Sport24:50 The Hardest Fight Ever28:35 Make All The Mistakes As An Amateur Before Going Pro29:52 Conversation Between Boxer And Coach At Fights32:10 How To Constantly Improve As A Boxer34:15 Is Boxing Your Only Identity35:06 People Always Talk About Faith In Sports But How Is It Really Applied?37:20 How Family Is A Support System38:20 Goal To Become An Olympic Gold Medalist And World Champion 39:40 What Does A Day Look Like For An Amateur Boxer41:50 Life Outside Of Boxing42:45 Why Do Young People Lack Discipline And How Omer Developed It Through Boxing43:40 Is Being Humble Boring In Boxing44:30 Relationship With Other Boxers 46:25 What Does A Comfort Zone Look Like47:25 Making Weight Is Hard!50:00 Travelling The World To Box55:48 Carrying His Grandfathers Name And Building A Legacy 

This week we’re joined by Darren Levy, an Uber driver and content creator who’s turned everyday rides into viral stories. We dive into how he started filming in his car, why people are so drawn to real human interactions, and the challenges of creating solo content while constantly meeting strangers.From uncomfortable rides and unexpected passenger moments to the ethics of filming and getting consent, Darren breaks down what really happens behind the wheel and how one interaction can change your perspective completely. Damian's Camera Turns On 17:40 into the episode Make Sure to hit the Follow button and Leave Us 5Stars Darren's Linkhttps://darrenhub.com/Topics We Went Through To Make Your Lives Easier 0:00 New Studio 1:10 How Rayvo Found Darren 2:35 Having A Watching Reels Party 4:00 Why Do People Like Content?4:55 Darren’s Most Shared Video 6:20 Do Your Parents Approve Your Content?7:00 How Darren Gets Consent From Riders 9:27 How Did Darren Get The Idea To Do Content As An Uber Driver?12:09 Why Darren Is The Perfect Personality For His Content 17:40 Damian’s Camera Turns On 18:10 Difficulty Of Solo Content Creating 19:51 Which Interaction Changed Darrens Perspective 22:11 Imagine Uber Drug Dealer Drivers 24:45 Being Part Of A Drug Deal Indirectly (Allegedly)25:48 Most Uncomfortable Uber Ride31:30 Rayvos A Dunya That Does Uber 34:40 Craziest Place To Record Content 38:45 Girls Love Confessions 42:36 What Is Something Darren Wish He Did 46:15 Rayvo’s Crazy Uber Stories 49:00 Ending A Trip Early 50:47 How Does Darren Have Patience For Passengers 53:00 Could You Guess Darren’s Ethnicity 55:10 How Would You Know Between A Good Rider And A Bad Rider58:35 Why Are We So Obsessed With Content Of Human Interactions 

This episode starts with the usual nonsense but somehow turns into a full debate about whether Melbourne is getting more dangerous, if people still value life the same, and whether everyone has a little evil in them. Went from laughs to deep real quick on this one.Farewell to the studioMake sure to follow and comment Topics we went through 0:00 Talking Trophies Moving Out 2:15 Damian’s Married For 1Month Wooooo5:40 What’s A Luxury That’s Worth The Money 13:20 White House Shooting Do We Value Life Anymore 18:37 How Long Can You Live For?31:13 Would You Rather Live In The Suburbs For Cheaper Or Inner City 38:00 Melbourne Turning In A Warzone…..Again 46:17 Are We All Evil But Havent Been In The Opportunity To Show 54:39 Dilemma Time!!1:00:58 Do You Donate Your Blood (It Gets Messed Up)1:05:16 We Need To Find A New Studio

We’re back and Damian is officially a married man.We get into wedding talk, awkward groomsman moments, honeymoon hype, and why Bali might be the perfect getaway. Just when things couldn’t get any stranger, Rayvo shares one of the wildest encounters he’s ever had involving a guy who claims he was kidnapped by aliens Make sure to hit the follow button and share the episode around. Give us 5 Stars!Our Linkhttps://linktr.ee/talkingtrophies0:00 We’re Back!2:30 Dislocated Shoulders And We’re Too Old For Sports 6:40 How Well Do We Know Each Other (GAME SHOW)22:28 Damian’s A Married Man 29:30 How Damian Awkwardly Asked Rayvo To Be A Groomsmen 32:15 How To Have The Perfect Wedding 45:11 How Good Is The Honey Moon Though?53:40 Bali Perfect Spot For Anyone 57:02 Resorts Are The Way To Go 59:35 Having A Funeral On Your Terms 1:11:50 Rayvo Met A Guy That Was Kidnapped By Aliens 1:18:28 No One Smokes In Australia Like The Rest Of The World