Welcome to Beer, Bullshit & Bonfires—the podcast where the best adventures don't always go to plan, but they always make the best stories.
Pull up a camp chair, crack a cold one, and join us as we sit down with everyday Aussies who have lived extraordinary adventures. From epic 4WD recoveries and motorcycle rides through the outback to fishing trips, hunting camps, campfire legends, busted diffs, bog holes, breakdowns and those unforgettable "you couldn't make this up" moments—nothing is off limits.
This isn't a polished studio show. It's real people, real adventures and real conversations. Plenty of laughs, a bit of bullshit, and the kind of stories that only come from getting out there and giving it a crack.
Whether you're into 4WDing, adventure bikes, camping, caravanning, fishing, hunting, overlanding or just love a bloody good yarn, this is your campfire.
So grab a beer, settle in, and enjoy the stories that make Australia the greatest adventure playground on earth.
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Real People. Real Adventures. Real Laughs.
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Episode 4: Paul “PMac” McVay — Business, Brotherhood, Adventure and Beating Cancer
Monday, August 3, 2026 • Duration 45:40
Some blokes are tested in business. Others are tested by adventure. Paul “PMac” McVay has been tested by life itself—and he’s still standing, still smiling and still ready to share a cold one around the fire.
In Episode 4 of Beers, Bonfires & Bullshit, we sit down with Paul McVay for a raw, honest and inspiring conversation about building a business, embracing adventure, surviving cancer and discovering what truly matters when life gets serious.
Paul takes us behind the scenes of his journey with SEQ Construction Group, sharing the determination, hard work and resilience required to survive the pressures of business. But this episode goes far beyond the worksite.
We talk about dirt bikes, four-wheel-drive adventures, campfire stories, big laughs and the mates who stand beside you when the road gets rough. Paul opens up about facing cancer, the mental battle that came with it and the courage it took to keep moving forward.
There’s no polished corporate talk here. This is an authentic conversation between mates about fear, family, brotherhood, survival and making the most of every opportunity life gives you.
Paul’s story is a powerful reminder that real strength isn’t pretending everything is okay. It’s getting back up when life knocks you down, accepting the support of good people and refusing to give up.
In this episode, we discuss:
Paul’s journey in business and the story behind SEQ Concreting Group
The pressure and responsibility of leading a company
His love of dirt bikes, four-wheel driving and Australian adventure
The friendships created through Auswide Adventures
Paul’s cancer diagnosis and the battle that followed
The importance of family, mateship and having the right people around you
Finding humour during life’s toughest moments
Why brotherhood can make all the difference
Paul’s message for anyone currently facing their own battle
This episode has plenty of laughs, a little bullshit and one hell of a story.
So grab a beer, pull up a chair beside the fire and meet a genuine Australian survivor who understands that life isn’t about avoiding the hard roads—it’s about finding the courage and the right mates to travel them with you.
Episode 4 featuring Paul “PMac” McVay is available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio and all major podcast platforms.
Listen now, share the episode and send it to someone who may need Paul’s message today.
Good mates. Epic places. Unforgettable stories.
Beers, Bonfires & Bullshit — the official Auswide Adventures podcast.
Episode 3: Michael Baulch — Planes, Coaches and the Auswide Brotherhood
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 • Duration 41:54
Episode 3 of Beers, Bullshit & Bonfires, the official podcast of Auswide Adventures, takes us onto the tarmac with businessman, pilot and Auswide crew member Michael Baulch.
Michael is a fourth-generation passenger transport operator and Director of Emerald Coaches Queensland. He has spent more than 30 years working across the transport industry, building businesses and keeping people moving throughout regional Australia.
But when the business phone is switched off, Michael is a family man, footballer, adventurer and the bloke trusted to fly the Auswide crew into some of Australia’s most remote and spectacular destinations.
From Coaches to the Cockpit
Michael shares how he first entered the family transport industry after working as a jackaroo in South Australia and Western Australia.
He talks openly about the risks involved in purchasing Emerald Coaches, building the business alongside his wife Rachael and creating a workplace culture focused on people, teamwork and gratitude.
Michael also explains how aviation has been part of his family for generations and why having a plane has become essential to operating his business across Queensland.
Of course, flying the Auswide boys presents its own unique challenges—especially when passenger weight, fishing gear, motorbikes, luggage and questionable planning are involved.
More Than Just a Group of Mates
Michael first met members of the Auswide crew through Australian Masters football.
What began as footy trips and friendships eventually became something much bigger—a brotherhood built around adventure, trust and supporting each other through life’s challenges.
Michael describes the Auswide crew as fulfilling.
They are mates who can talk honestly about business, finances, health, family and the struggles men often keep to themselves.
Behind the jokes, campfire stories and constant bullshit is a group of blokes who genuinely look after one another and fill each other’s cups.
Episode 2: Damo Young — Accountant, Adventurer and Auswide Founder #2
Sunday, July 19, 2026 • Duration 01:04:11
Episode Two of Beers, Bullshit & Bonfires, the official podcast of Auswide Adventures, introduces the second founding member of the brotherhood: Damo Young.
By day, Damo is an accountant—a bloke who understands numbers, balances the books and probably knows exactly how much money the boys waste on fuel, beer and unnecessary camping equipment.
But behind the spreadsheets is a motorbike rider, surfer, traveller, loyal mate and lifelong adventurer who believes the best parts of life are not measured by money.
They are measured by experiences, memories and the people standing beside you when the road gets rough.
From Footy Mates to Auswide Adventures
Damo first met Auswide founder Steven “Jags” Jaeger through Masters football at Coolangatta.
After years spent building careers, raising families and dealing with everyday responsibilities, Masters footy gave Damo something he had been missing—the feeling of belonging to a team again.
It brought together blokes from completely different backgrounds, including accountants, tradies, doctors, lawyers and business owners.
Once they stepped onto the field, none of that mattered.
They were simply teammates.
That same feeling eventually became part of the foundation of Auswide Adventures.
A group of mates travelling together, riding motorbikes, tackling difficult tracks, getting lost, laughing at each other’s crashes and sharing stories around the campfire.
One Word for Mateship: Reliable
When asked to describe the Auswide brotherhood in one word, Damo chose:
Reliable.
It might not sound like the most exciting word, but to Damo, it means everything.
It means knowing the blokes beside you have your best interests at heart.
It means knowing that when someone is struggling—physically, mentally or emotionally—the crew will stop and help.
Episode 1: Steven “Jags” Jaegar — The Bloke Behind the Brotherhood
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 • Duration 42:06
Episode 1: Steven “Jags” Jaegar — The Bloke Behind the Brotherhood
Welcome to the very first episode of Beer, Bullshit & Bonfires — the official Auswide Adventures podcast.
In Episode 1 of our Brotherhood Series, we sit down with Auswide Adventures founder Steven “Jags” Jaegar to hear how a simple idea between mates grew into something much bigger.
Jags takes us back to where it all began — returning to motorbike riding after nearly 40 years and gathering a group of mates for an unforgettable Cape York adventure. From there came more rides, more laughs, more questionable decisions and a genuine brotherhood built through Masters footy, remote travel and shared experiences.
We talk about Cape York, the Gibb River Road, the Victorian High Country, creek crossings, stacks, support crews, getting lost and the infamous no-dickhead policy.
But beneath the beer and bullshit is a serious message about mateship. These trips give blokes the chance to escape everyday pressure, talk honestly around the fire and know that their mates have their backs when life gets tough.
Jags also shares the bigger vision for Auswide Adventures — showcasing Australia’s incredible tracks, communities, farms, fishing spots and remote destinations while inspiring everyday people to gather their mates and have a crack themselves.
This isn’t about professional riders or polished television personalities.
It’s about real people, real adventures and real laughs.
Grab a cold one, pull up a chair and meet the man who helped start the Auswide Adventures brotherhood.
Episode 1 is now available on all major podcast platforms.
Next up in Episode 2, we meet Jags’ great mate Damo and find out whether he is really as hopeless at kicking a football as Jags claims.
Beer, Bullshit & Bonfires — cold beer, good mates and epic stories.
Average Blokes, Big Adventures
Michael perfectly captures what Auswide Adventures is all about.
The crew does not pretend to be the best riders, fishermen, navigators or outdoorsmen in Australia.
They are simply average blokes who are willing to get off the couch, have a crack and experience everything this incredible country has to offer.
In this episode, Michael shares stories from the Gibb River Road, the Bungle Bungles, Cape York, Lake Eyre and some unforgettable flights across remote Australia.
He also reveals which crew member falls asleep in the plane, who causes the most trouble and how thousands of dollars once went flying down the tarmac at Tennant Creek.
A Powerful Message About Gratitude
One of the strongest messages from this conversation is the importance of gratitude.
Michael explains how gratitude has become one of the key pillars guiding his family and business.
Being grateful for your family, your health, your opportunities and the mates standing beside you can completely change the way you look at life.
This episode is a reminder that success is not only about building businesses or reaching destinations.
It is about who shares the journey with you.
In This Episode
We discuss:
Michael’s fourth-generation transport background
Building Emerald Coaches with his wife Rachael
His lifelong passion for aviation
Planning flights through remote Australia
Meeting the Auswide crew through Masters football
The Gibb River Road and Bungle Bungles
Mateship, vulnerability and men supporting men
Why everyone needs adventure in their life
The importance of gratitude
The future of Auswide Adventures
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Coming Up Next
In Episode 4, Pmac takes the microphone to share his version of events inside the Auswide brotherhood.
We have heard from Jags, Damo and Michael.
Now it is Pmac’s chance to correct the record—or add even more bullshit to the fire.
Real mates are not only there for the beers, motorbike trips and laughs.
They are there when life turns serious.
They send the message, make the call, sit beside you and help carry the load.
The Trip That Stands Out
For Damo, one of the most memorable Auswide trips was the Gibb River Road, travelling through the Kimberley between Darwin and Broome.
The riding required constant concentration, with difficult surfaces, remote country and the possibility of coming off the bike if attention slipped for even a moment.
But it was also one of the most unique and spectacular landscapes Damo had ever experienced.
The water, the wilderness and the sheer size of the Kimberley made it a trip he will never forget.
Of course, no Auswide adventure would be complete without someone falling over in the sand, bringing too much equipment or taking the wrong turn.
According to Damo, P-Mac’s hatred of sand has become legendary, while Boltsy remains the crew member most likely to bring something completely unnecessary—although the coffee machine in the support vehicle may have eventually proved useful.
A Routine Check That Saved His Life
The episode takes a serious turn when Damo shares the story of his recent open-heart surgery.
Damo felt healthy and had not been regularly visiting a doctor.
Before an overseas motorbike trip, he needed vaccinations. During the appointment, the doctor checked his blood pressure and noticed it was unusually high.
Instead of simply prescribing medication and moving on, the doctor wanted to understand why.
Further testing eventually revealed an enlargement and dangerous weakness in Damo’s aorta—the major blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart.
Damo still felt completely normal.
However, doctors warned him that if the weakened area ruptured, the consequences could be immediate and fatal.
Within weeks, Damo underwent major open-heart surgery.
His sternum was opened, his heart was temporarily stopped, and the damaged section of his aorta was replaced.
It was an enormous operation for a bloke who had not felt sick.
Why Blokes Need to Get Checked
Damo’s story delivers an important reminder.
Blokes will service their cars, maintain their motorbikes, replace worn tyres and prepare their equipment before a trip.
But many will go five, ten or even twenty years without properly checking their own health.
Damo’s condition was discovered by chance.
Without that routine blood-pressure check and a doctor willing to investigate further, the outcome could have been very different.
Getting checked is not weakness.
It is one of the strongest and most responsible things a bloke can do—for himself, his family and the mates who want him around for the next adventure.
Money Means Nothing Without Time
Facing major surgery also changed Damo’s perspective on money and success.
Lying in hospital before the operation, he realised that wealth, property and money in the bank mean very little when you are unsure whether you will wake up the next morning.
What matters is how you use the time you have.
Damo believes time is precious, but it should not be hoarded.
It should be used to create experiences, take the trip, spend time with good people and make memories that remain long after the adventure finishes.
What Comes Next?
Once fully recovered, Damo plans to get back on his motorbike and return to the adventures he loves.
Potential trips include Kangaroo Island, the Great Ocean Road, the Otways and Tasmania.
At 61, Damo says he may have “ten good summers” ahead of him—and he plans to make every one of them count.
That means more riding, surfing, four-wheel driving, campfires, memories and experiences with the people who matter most.
Listen to Episode Two Now
Episode Two of Beers, Bullshit & Bonfires is more than a conversation about motorbikes and camping.
It is a story about friendship, health, mortality, recovery and the importance of continuing to live—even after life delivers a major warning.
Listen now on all major podcast platforms.
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Check on your mates. Book the health check. Take the bloody trip. And never let the truth ruin a great campfire story.
