Float Your Boat

What started as a cheeky challenge has grown into a global movement. We have ambassadors in over 24 countries, amassed a community of over 90,000 people and gained millions in earned media. But by far our proudest achievement is that we now save an average of a life a week. People who might not be here if it weren't for our friendly, furry advice. Not a bad excuse to unleash a majestic neck mane right? Well, if you're keen to get involved, save some lives and help make a massive difference - it'd be an honour to have you aboard.

What a treat we have in store for you all this week! Stacey June from the Thinker Girls popped in for a chat. Stacey is a complete surprise package we weren't sure what we would get? Stacey is delightful,funny and has a wickedly rude sense of humour and we suspect she drinks beer!!! So she fit right in with Brett Pattinson and George Sabados. You have to admire the passion of Stacey June. Her tenacious and loyal interest in women's conversations leaves no stone unturned. Where others fear to broach, Stacey dives in head first, with honesty, wit and humour, making her one of the most exciting broadcasters, writers and actors of her generation.

Today we chat with Jacqueline Bosscher. Jacqueline is a remarkably talented lady who is passionate about saving our reefs,oceans and waterways 1 piece of rubbish at a time. in her local area many people think she is a crazy bag lady,even her kids aren't sure! Jacqueline heads up Live The Difference Now and The Design Commission. So let's dive in and hear what she is up to.

There's a buzz about today's episode! To Bee Or Not To Bee that is the question.... Backpacker bees may save us and the planet. Professor Paulo De-Souza tells us how he has created Backpacks for bees, yes you heard correctly! we can now track our honey bees in the hope we can find answers to our declining Honey Bee populations around the world....this is crucial for the survival of the human race! Professor de Souza is a Physicist with PhD in Natural Sciences from Uni-Mainz, Germany. He has 20+ years of international experience in industrial innovation and consultancy. He is recognised for his work in miniaturised sensor development in fields including space exploration, environmental sciences, animal behaviour monitoring, and industrial process control. Paulo has 200+ peer-reviewed publications, patents and books. He is co-author of a series of papers identified as the Breakthrough of the Year 2004 by the prestigious journal Science. He is an Officer of the Chief Executive Science Leader at CSIRO | Data61,

Sharnie Connell is the dedicated Sydney Marine Park Campaigner in a joint role between Australian Marine Conservation Society and the Nature Conservation Council NSW. She joins us to champion our campaign for a Marine Park for Sydney – a beautiful region in which less than 1% of our waters are protected. Sharnie has a background in Science majoring in Psychology, she is fascinated by animal / human behaviour and interaction and how we can engage people in the protection of the marine environment. Sharnie is passionate about the ocean and spends much of her time underwater. She is a qualified dive master and regular long distance ocean swimmer. She brings a wealth of knowledge of experience previously working on the National No Shark Cull campaign. She has a great deal of hands on experience with working directly to rehabilitate sick and injured marine life and educating others about the importance of marine protection at her time working at SEALIFE Sanctuary.

Well that's it folks, it's a wrap, it's done, finito..... Hi folks today's episode is a quick wrap up of season three of Float Your Boat, We would like to thank all of you wonderful listeners for listening to our humble podcast. A big thank you to all of our tremendous special guests and our massive production team......well (Donovan Janks). But don't be alarmed, we will be back for season four in about a month.....We know you will all be lost at sea without us, but hang in we will (as Arnie says), We'll Be Back .... see ya's

John O'Hare is a Journeyman, an actors actor on the long and winding road of life! John's list of accomplishments is massive far to long to list on several pages, to be as good an actor takes many years of crafting and honing your skill but John has managed to achieve this lofty goal. John was dragged kicking and screaming from his beloved Manchester to the heat and dust of Fremantle Western Australia in the early 1970's. This is a story worth listening to, John is a storyteller from a long line of storytellers and performers. So pop on your earbuds and have a listen to John and what it takes to perfect your chosen craft.

Today we chat with Malin Frick on all things environmental!! Malin is a super super Activist, over the year Malin has been in Indonesia helping to save orangutans, been part of polar bear research in the Arctic, saving whales and trying to stop illegal whaling with Sea Shepherd in Antarctica. Malin has worked with elephant rescue in Thailand, run a shark saving campaign and has her own environmental education business called WildAware where Malin educates people about conservation and how to save this planet.If that isn't enough she has also started a community based beach clean up crew called "Northern beaches clean up crew" to get the local community together to pick up rubbish and educate others about what we can do to change our plastic footprint. Last but not least Malin is an environmental educator in schools.

Tessa Lunney is a novelist, poet, and occasional academic. Her debut novel April in Paris, 1921 is published by Harper Collins Australia and Pegasus Books USA. In 2016 she won the prestigious Griffith University Josephine Ulrick Prize for Literature for her story Chess and Dragonflies and the A Room Of Her Own Foundation Orlando Prize for Fiction for Those Ebola Burners Them. She was also the recipient of a Varuna Fellowship. In 2013, she graduated from Western Sydney University with a Doctorate of Creative Arts that explored silence in Australian war fiction. In 2014 she was awarded an Australia Council ArtStart grant for literature. Her poetry, short fiction, and reviews have been published in Best Australian Poems 2014, Southerly, Cordite,Griffith Review, and the Australian Book Review, among others. She loves swing and rockabilly dancing, vintage style and lives in Sydney.

Ryan loves plastic and the environment. That is why he founded Globelet. Ryan spends a lot of time looking for shortcuts and Hacks, this guy is a deep thinker who loves to find proactive solutions to complex problems. Globelet is disrupting the disposable plastics industry. We help 1000's of events and venues save money, reduce waste and create better customer experiences. So sit back whack on your headphones and have a listen to this young entrepreneur.

Today we chat with champion boxer and local loveable rogue Kenny Salisbury. Kenny is one of the nicest fella's you will meet, he wears his heart on his sleeve and during our chat kenny's emotions truly came through on a couple of occasions. This is a story of struggle and then victory and his love for music,his kids and life in bondi. So Pull up an armchair and your drink of choice and have a listen to this remarkable fella.

Trevor Cracknell is a 32-year veteran of the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service based at La Perouse in the Botany Bay National Park in Sydney. Commencing as a Rescue Crew Officer in 1986, Trevor is one of the most respected & experienced helicopter rescue crewmen currently serving in Australia. He is also a fully qualified Air Crewman (winch operator) with over 3,500 flight hours of service, and now also holds the roles of Service Crew Chief and Check & Training Officer. Born and bred in Maroubra, Trevor is a highly accomplished surf lifesaver (Life Member and Hall of Fame Inductee at Maroubra SLSC). In 1978, Trevor represented Australia in swimming at the Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Canada, competing in the 100m and 200m Butterfly. Over his career, Trevor has witnessed the evolution of helicopter rescue in Australia and has contributed to innovations in water rescue techniques that set the standard for emergency aviation services nationally. In 1992, Trevor walked away uninjured after t

Meet Amy and Annie; Bondi girls and surfing rebels. They weren’t always Bandits. But, while out looking to buy surf rashies for their kids, they noticed something very ’un-bandit'... there were only really two colours. Blue for boys, and pink for girls. So, while out on their boards waiting for the next wave, they decided to do something about it. They decided to bring cool, unisex and sustainable surfing apparel to the children’s surf industry. They decided to be Bandits. Bondi Bandits are on a mission. Actually...we’re on quite a few missions. Firstly.. we believe the ocean doesn’t care if you’re a boy or a girl. That’s why our Rashies are Unisex, designed to be worn by anyone. Secondly.. if you’re in the ocean, you should be looking after it. Our Rashies are made from discarded and recycled fishing nets. Instead of catching fish...they’re now catching waves. And wouldn’t you know it, our Swim Bags are also 100% recyclable too. Finally... we reckon even a start-up business like ourselves should be striving

Today we talk to Pete wilson, Pete is your average knock about Aussie fella who grew up in a working class catholic family from the inner west of Sydney. Like most of us Pete has had some good times and some not so good times. Pete has battled with alcohol addiction and won, he got through those darker times by collecting Vinyl records and to date has amounted a massive collection. Pete's story is a great example of triumph over struggle....so pop on your headphones with a cup of tea and enjoy his journey

Today we talk everything Fifties with Marc(Rockan Rollera). Marc talks the talk and he walks the walk.... Authentic to the very last detail, but Marc has a secret Life....Dental Technology! yes that's right Marc has a very successful company allowing people to have that pearly white smile....this is a cracking interview if you are interested in the 1950's. at the age of ten, Rockin’ Marc Rondeau discovered 1950s ROCK AND ROLL – namely, his mother’s copy of Elvis doing “A Big Hunk of Love” – and he played it until the record was literally worn out. Since that day, he has surrounded himself with 1950s music and a 1950s lifestyle that to some might be seen as odd or, at the very least, eccentric. The thing is, for him this is normal – it’s everyone else who is weird. With more than 30 years of collecting and listening to 1950s music he knows his stuff.

Narelle Anderson is the founder and managing director of Envirobank. An accomplished business leader, mentor and speaker, Narelle is passionate about the the role recycling can play in cleaning up our environment. A born entrepreneur, Narelle grew an inner-Sydney waste management business, CBD Enviro Services, twenty-fold before selling it to a public company. Narelle then set her sights on rewarding Australia’s recyclers and founded Envirobank. Narelle is a current board member of The Australian Council of Recyclers (ACOR), the peak industry body representing the recycling sector of Australia. She is also a founding board member of the Green Building Council of Australia.

When we close our eyes and imagine what an Eco Warrior looks like we think long hair(maybe Dreadlocks), wearing Birkenstock's and a tye dye Greenpeace t shirt with an Roibos latte and a kale salad.George and I were pleasantly surprised to find that today's guest was nothing like that, he was tall, good looking with a twist of style and dressed like he knows what he is talking about...... Tim Silverwood is a passionate advocate for protecting our oceans and environment from human impacts. A keen surfer, Tim became alarmed at the increasing risks plastic pollution posed to our oceans and wildlife, co-founding the not-for-profit organisation ‘Take 3’ in 2009.

George & I sit down today with Rebecca Veksler. Rebecca is only 24 years of age but she has already created a super successful company called SOL Cups. As the popularity of plastic-free living grows, coffee-lovers are increasingly turning to reusable cups – but which to choose? Rebecca Veksler, 24, has made that decision easy with SoL Cups: the stylish glass cup and bottle range she created with her mother, Rimma. Made using plastic and chemical-free materials, SoL Cups are designed to wean society off disposable plastic, to a more sustainable and holistic option. For Rebecca, who was diagnosed with an Autoimmune disease 1 year ago, the benefits are not only environmental, but health-related. So grab a cuppa and have a listen to this successful young woman's story from hardship to success and back again

Today we dig deep into the amazing life of Freda Brown. Dr Lisa Milner (author of Swimming against the tide) and Kilty O'Brian (Grand daughter)speak to us candidly about this amazing woman, Freda Brown has been all but forgotten by the Australian History books, Lisa and Kilty will tell us why. Freda Brown was a political activist in the women’s, peace, and anti-apartheid movements, both in Australia and overseas. A passionate believer in equality, she occupied her busy life with action and organisation. While some of her greatest achievements can be seen in her work in helping to establish and lead pioneering women’s organisations, she travelled widely also in the service of political, peace and anti-racism causes. She was a widely respected activist and led an absorbing and very busy life with her political work both in Australia and overseas. She also worked as a journalist, political party organiser and theatre director. This biography is a long-overdue acknowledgement of the pioneering role Freda played a

Mandy is a mama to 3 of her own little people. She is also an university qualified nutritionist and food scientist. And at heart, she is a kitchen mess maker. Working in varying roles in the world of food over the last 13 years. From inspecting mangoes from Mexico and testing oil, to knowing quite a bit about chicken. More recently, she has been involved with community groups, education providers and small businesses, consulting on nutritional issues and developing menu plan and recipes, as well as working with preschools and schools. Mandy is passionate about children developing a positive relationship with food and that by nurturing the love and respect of food will in turn strengthen this relationship. She is also enamoured with the stories behind food. The culture, history, language, love and geography about it.