The Truckin with Podge Podcast

In Part 2 of our chat with Nick Lean and Scott Blackhurst, we pick up right where we left off and dive even deeper into the trucks, the builds, and the stories that have shaped their lives in the industry.

From iconic Kenworths and unforgettable projects to lessons learned the hard way, Nick and Scotty share more of the highs, lows, and laughs that come with chasing a passion for trucks. One thing that keeps coming up throughout the conversation is that truck restorations might look glamorous when they're finished, but at the end of the day they're still just nuts and bolts, hard work, late nights, and a whole lot of dedication.

We also finish things off with some of the regular Trucking with Podge questions, giving listeners a chance to get to know the boys beyond the trucks and hear what really drives them.

If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, make sure you go back and start there before jumping into this episode.

Thanks again to Nick and Scotty for sharing their stories.

🎙️ Hosted by Podge & Hayden

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Episode 7 of the Trucking with Podge Podcast is here, and for the first time ever, we've had to split an episode into two parts!

Hayden from the Casino Truck Show and I jumped on a plane and headed down to Newcastle to visit the team at Tefol, where we sat down with Nick Lean and Scott Blackhurst for what turned into an absolute marathon conversation about trucks, restorations, custom builds and the passion that drives it all.

In Part One, we kick things off by hearing Nick's story and how he found himself immersed in the transport industry and the world of truck restoration. Along the way, we chat about some of the incredible projects he's been involved with, the challenges that come with bringing old iron back to life, and why preserving trucking history means so much to so many people.

Scott Blackhurst also joins the conversation, bringing his own experiences from the custom truck restoration scene, and before long the four of us are deep into a yarn that simply couldn't be squeezed into a single episode.

If you've ever stood at a truck show admiring a perfectly restored rig and wondered about the story behind it, this episode is for you.

So settle in, because this is Part One of a very special two-part conversation with Nick Lane and Scott Blackhurst.

Part Two drops in a fortnight.

Enjoy the episode!

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This week on the Trucking with Podge podcast, Podge and Hayden from the Casino Truck Show sit down with one of the biggest names in the Australian transport industry — Jon Kelly.

From the Heavy Haulage Australia days through to MegaTruckers and some of the wildest oversized moves the country has ever seen, Jon’s built a reputation that pretty much every truckie in Australia has heard about at some point.

But this episode isn’t just another retelling of the same old stories.

Instead, the boys dive into Jon’s passion for restoring old trucks, preserving transport history, building cool gear, and some of the projects he’s been working on behind the scenes that people might not know as much about.

Of course, you can’t sit down with Jon Kelly without a few trucking yarns, laughs, and stories from the road making their way into the conversation as well.

For Podge personally, this was a pretty surreal episode to record — and honestly, a nerve-racking one too — because when he first started this podcast, having someone like Jon Kelly on the show was one of those “maybe one day” sort of ideas.

Turns out “one day” came around a lot quicker than expected.

So whether you’re parked up at the servo, rolling down the highway, sitting in the depot, or just kicking back at home…

Grab a feed, settle in, and enjoy this bloody awesome yarn with Jon Kelly.

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This week on Trucking with Podge, Podge sits down with Owen Turei from Monaro Fuel Haulage for a laid-back chat full of trucking stories, laughs, and plenty of Kiwi banter.

Originally from New Zealand, Owen opens up about his journey into the transport industry, making the move across the ditch, and building a life behind the wheel in Australia’s fuel game.

If you’ve spent any time out on the road, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Owen floating around — especially considering he’s pretty hard to miss in the only Monaro truck running white clearance lights.

From life on the highway to the friendships that get built through years of crossing paths on the road, this episode is a reminder of just how tight-knit the transport industry really is.

There’s stories from the old days, laughs about life on the road, and plenty of honest conversation from a bloke who genuinely loves the industry.

So grab something cold out of the chilli bin, kick off the jandals, and settle in for another ripper episode of Trucking with Podge.

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Episode 4 of Trucking with Podge is here, and this one’s a ripper.

I sit down with Shane Mitchell from Dawson’s Haulage to talk all things trucking — from his early days getting started in New Zealand, making the move across to Australia, and the journey that followed.

Shane shares how he went from driving tippers to carting just about anything that’ll fit on a flat top trailer, along with the lessons, challenges, and stories that come with life on the road.

Joining us for the chat is Hayden Lyons, who helped make this interview happen and brought plenty to the conversation as well.

A great yarn about hard work, adapting in the industry, and the passion that keeps truckies chasing the next load.

Sit back, tune in, and enjoy Episode 4 of Trucking with Podge – Tippers, Flat Tops & Big Miles.

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This week on the Truckin’ with Podge Podcast, we’re buffing up a real beauty as I sit down with two absolute legends of the shine game — Francis and Ellen from Reflection Metal Polishing.

These two aren’t just polishing pros… they’re the duo behind some of the cleanest, gleaming, mirror-finish rigs getting around Queensland and Australia. We dive into how Reflection Metal Polishing started, the long hours and dedication it takes to run a small business in the transport world, and the stories that have rolled through their workshop over the years.

Francis and Ellen open up about their journey — from their first polish to working on show trucks, fleet gear, and everything in between. We chat challenges, triumphs, the grind behind the gloss, and the love they have for the industry and the people in it.

Whether you’re a driver, a detailer, a truck-show tragic, or someone who appreciates a bloody good yarn, this episode is a shiny one from start to finish. So chuck the earbuds in, hit the road, and enjoy the Reflection story.

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Alright legends, we’re back for Episode 2 of Truckin with Podge — and this week, I’m sittin’ down with a top bloke who’s been around hard work his whole life, Tommy Grant from Grant & Sons Transport.Now Tommy’s story’s a beauty — straight outta school, his old boy told him to pick a trade and get crackin’, so he grabbed the nail bag and got to work. But once he’d knocked up a few houses and started his own building gig, the old man came knockin’ again… this time with an idea that’d take him off the tools and into the driver’s seat.These days Grant and Sons Transport is a slick six-truck outfit, and Tommy’s right in the thick of it — driving, managing, and keepin’ it all humming along.We yarn about how it all started, the ups and downs of running a Buissness with the fam, and what it takes to make your mark in this crazy industry. Grab your coffee, chuck it in gear, and tune in — it’s a good ol’ chat with a good young fella.

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Welcome to the very first episode of The Truckin’ with Podge Podcast! We’re kicking things off with none other than Timmy, the loud-mouthed legend and co-host of the Overworked & Underfucked Podcast.

Timmy rolls in talking about “wearing many hats” — and he’s not wrong. Between life on the road, running his own show, and keeping his sanity in the chaos, this bloke has stories for days. Podge and Timmy dive into what it really takes to juggle trucking, podcasting, and real-life struggles, all with the usual dose of laughs, language, and honesty you’d expect.

⚠️ Language warning: This one’s raw, real, and definitely not for the kiddies.

So buckle up, chuck your earbuds in, and get ready to roll with Episode 1 — a wild ride through trucks, mateship, and the madness that keeps us all going.

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