Inspiring Stories Podcast

Tyler Spooner's incredible journey took him from being homeless on the streets of New Zealand to founding UnoCart right here in Perth. He joins Tim McMillan to discuss where his passion came from and the light-bulb moment when he decided to change his life direction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Troy Scudds life was turned around when he found out he needed an organ transplant and now, some seven years on, he joins Tim McMillan to share his story, give an insight into the process of receiving a donated organ and shares the emotional journey he has been on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australian National Cricket Coach joins Tim McMillan to discuss his career in cricket, life growing up on and off the pitch and how respect and discipline form the cornerstones of his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a passionate entrepreneur, researcher, author and public speaker, Vanessa has dedicated her career to addressing climate change and increasing awareness about the vast benefits of sustainability within our cities, schools, businesses and personal lives. She joins Tim McMillan on this episode of Inspiring Stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former WA and Australian cricketer Jo Angel joins Tim McMillan to discuss his WA and Australian career, how he got the nickname 'Hell's Dust', how he feels cricket is over complicated in the modern day and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adrian "Barra" Barich is a sports presenter for television and radio, and a former Australian Rules Footballer and rugby league player. On this episode of Inspiring Stories, Adrian joins Tim to talk about his childhood, debuting for the West Coast Eagles and Western Reds and recall some of his most cherished moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Bruce Robinson is the author of bestselling books Daughters and their Dads, Fathering from the Fast Lane and The Blue Book of Tips for Fathers & Father-Figures, and is the co-creator of number of DVDs for fathers and father-figures. As a doctor, teacher and scientist, Bruce has published over 200 professional papers and has received numerous awards. In addition, for over twenty years he has been researching and lecturing on fathering, with thousands of people in six different countries hearing his talks on how to be a better dad. Bruce joins Tim on this episode of Inspiring Stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rabia Siddique is an Australian criminal and human rights lawyer, retired British Army officer, author, professional speaker and hostage survivor. In 2008, she successfully sued the UK Ministry of Defence for discrimination after it failed to acknowledge the role she played in the rescue of two captured Special Forces soldiers in war-torn Iraq. She shares her incredible story with Tim McMillan on this episode of Inspiring Stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yarlalu Thomas is a Nyangumarta Pitjikarli man, originally from Warralong, southeast of Port Hedland. The first in his community to complete a high-school certificate, he enrolled in a Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD) at the University of Sydney. Yarlalu also launched the UNESCO-endorsed Life Languages project to translate medical terminology into ATSI languages, and indigenous languages internationally. He combines the newest scientific and medical knowledge with old and ancient wisdom. Yarlalu mentors and tutors Aboriginal boarding students, helping them adjust to their new lifestyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim McMillan is joined by Richard Offen, who retired in 2017 after 13 years as executive director at Heritage Perth. During that time he was able to immerse himself in the history of Perth and Western Australia and has helped dispel the urban myth "Perth has no history". In retirement, he writes, still takes walking tours of the city's historic sites and is a popular lecturer on the subject. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Bradley Hogg still hasn't retired from Cricket and he has no plans to do so! Just like his unpredictable spin-bowling and the tongue that wags away as he does - Hoggy's journey through cricket and life has taken many twists and turns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Graeme Wood's international and domestic career coincided with historic changes to the landscape of the sport in Australia and around the world. He joins Tim to explore his journey through cricket from weathering ferocious West Indian fast-bowling to handling his frustrating run-out dismissals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suzy Urbaniak wants young people to understand how to apply science to the real world. The former Newcrest geoscientist, WA science teacher, and mentor has developed and now leads her own earth sciences program, but the journey into research and science was not without its challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christina Matthews has loved sport her entire life and after achieving her childhood dream of representing Australia in cricket she has become one of the nation's leading sports administrator. She explores with Tim the opportunities sport gave her and the hopes she has for the future of WA cricket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor Phil Bland was named a joint winner of the Scientist of the Year at the 2019 Western Australian Premier’s Science Awards. Professor Bland leads Curtin University’s Space Science and Technology Centre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Newman is an environmental scientist, author and educator based in Perth and he is currently Professor of Sustainability at Curtin University. He discusses with Tim the journey science, research and environmental awareness has taken him on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Forensic biologist with a key focus on the application of natural sciences (entomology, taphonomy and aquatic biology) to crime scene investigation, Paola Magni joins Tim McMillan to discuss the ins and outs of her job as well as how a character in the Italian version of CSI came to be based on her.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Inspiring Stories, Tim McMillan shares the story of Sean Nash and Brandon Rees - a boxing trainer and athlete with a bright future.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bank of IDEAS founder and Director joins Tim McMillan.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hawthorn Premiership player and former West Coast Eagle discusses his career, his transition to Perth life and his time now in breakfast radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices