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bravo charlie club

Richard Uren and Ben Flintoff

Every week Richard and Ben explore what opened their eyes, share travel tips, discuss listener feedback and debate conundrums in 12 and a half minutes. Join us!

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13:44

022. Celebrating mates. Ice baths 101. Tea bag...

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2025/10/29

How great are mates !Ice baths : Richard is all in .. literally !! 🥶🛁2 vs 4 wheel carry on bags.Best tea bag techniques.Ben's daughter sets the record straight on punctuation.Banana bagging ! Harmless pass time or turtle slaying ? Send us a text by clicking here Join the WhatsApp inner sanctum for early access to all episodes as they drop and share feedback straight to us! Only 48million more subscribers to catch Real Madrid! Email us through hello@bravocharlie.club Share a rating or

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12:25

021. Overthinking phone notifications. Airport...

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2025/10/22

WhatsApp blue ticks. On or off?Rawdogging ? 🤷‍♂️ 😂Wet hair in airport scanners..Washing management long trips vs short ones. KH in Darwin - Thanks for reaching out and keep up the amazing work. 💕Its the least i can do .. Really ?? Send us a text by clicking here Join the WhatsApp inner sanctum for early access to all episodes as they drop and share feedback straight to us! Only 48million more subscribers to catch Real Madrid! Email us through hello@bravocharlie.club Shar...

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13:47

020. Airport queue hack. Perfect pizza photos....

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2025/10/15

On this week's show…….Surprise! No video!Our software ate one of our streams, so while we recovered it from a backup it is audio only this week. Normal programming resumes next week.Net Promoter Score : Old hat or tried and true?Cutting the South East Asian airport queue with an APEC card.Or use the online visa systems wherever possible.Listener MR says the best reason for hydrating on long haul flights is that it lessens your risk of a blood clot. Sounds like our listeners are smarter ...

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12:52

019. Lime Review? Foreign Currency Tips. Reverse...

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2025/10/08

Richard's Lime bike/scooter review fail.Currency management - Ben’s give and go vs Richard’s Jason Bourne. Is Ben finally off the hook on snorkels? Restauranteur AJ writes in: “By searing first Richard has failed to put the reverse in reverse searing.”First time reverse searers LG & SG write in with a request for more details.Thanks everyone for writing in! hello@bravocharlie.club I've got Apple updates set to automatic, but sometimes my phone doesn’t update - what gives?&n...

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13:16

018 - Reverse searing steaks. Overseas taxi tips....

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2025/10/01

Richard murders a steak while trialling reverse searing without any idea .. but does it work out ok anyhow 🤷‍♂️Taxis and transfers. We have a Bali recommendation but does it play in other countries ?Are souvenirs a massive yes or a hard no ? And if yes what ?A listener asks - What's up with your podcast music ? Does Ben really not know the neighbour who mows his lawn ?And exactly how late is too late to mow the lawn on a Sunday evening ? Send us a text by clicking here Join the WhatsA...

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017 - The 4 life filters. Should we carry food on...

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2025/09/24

This episode trials a concept never used before in the bravo charlie club We discuss more on the topic of “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with”, with help from Mark Manson. What filters are you using?Pro 'food allergy' tips, that benefit everyone & save you cash.A listener writes in with 'The 30 second bedbug test'. What are the 3 best pizza toppings? Send us a text by clicking here Join the WhatsApp inner sanctum for early access to...

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13:01

016 - Am I really the average of “those” five people?...

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2025/09/17

Am I really the average of my five closest friends?Ben’s daughter navigates a suspicious stranger interaction while overseas.How Richard handles washing while travellingSome surprising listener feedback is deliveredWhat exactly is a money can’t buy experience? Send us a text by clicking here Join the WhatsApp inner sanctum for early access to all episodes as they drop and share feedback straight to us! Only 48million more subscribers to catch Real Madrid! Email us through hello@bravocharl...

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14:06

015 - Explaining the self help industry, what you...

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2025/09/10

• Richard simplifies the self-help industry down to one powerful principle. • Travel rituals revealed: Richard always packs tea bags while Ben shares the background behind why he always buys jelly beans upon landing • Listener feedback re-raises the great snorkel debate and airplane window seat etiquette is dissected. • The conundrum unpacks how much of your neighbour's lawn you should mow. Send us a text by clicking here Join the WhatsApp inner sanctum for early access to all episodes as ...

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13:44

014 - What's in the middle of Australia? We've done...

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2025/09/03

From racing bikes in the Australian outback to accidentally moving countries, we share the strange paths life sometimes takes. Richard's recent adventure racing through the desert corrugations of Alice SpringsBen accidentally moved to Canada for nine monthsUsing Uber as a courier service to retrieve forgotten items from hotelsHere's the link: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/andrew-pullen_winning-activity-7363826413075890177-Km_VA listener defends proper Italian cooking and weighs in on the gre...

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12:49

013 - Beyond Netflix: The YouTube Revolution. Paris...

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2025/08/27

Ever wondered if you're getting the most bang for your buck from your streaming subscriptions? This week's episode might change how you view your entertainment options entirely. We uncover the surprising truth that YouTube has actually dethroned Netflix and Amazon Prime as the world's most-watched streaming platform – and for good reason. The secret lies in YouTube's democratised content creation ecosystem. With creators now equipped with professional-grade cameras and equipment, the platfor...

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13:14

012 - Living Eulogies, Hydration, and Amazon's...

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2025/08/20

Death, hydration, and notification overload might seem like an unlikely trio, but they weave together perfectly in this episode as we navigate the contradictions of modern life. We kick off with a powerful quote that stops us in our tracks: "The tragedy of modern man is he spends more time optimizing what is on his CV than what is in his eulogy." This springboards us into candid reflections on mortality and preparedness – Ben reveals he's written a eulogy for someone still living (who happens...

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13:30

011 - Digital Mindfulness: Navigating Notifications,...

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2025/08/13

In the Fully Awake Project, we set about exploring whether phone notifications should be on or off, and share our minimalist approaches to home screen organisation and journaling systems. We debate the merits of spending $3,500 on cat dental surgery and question if men really have any say in such household decisions. • Keeping phone notifications off until around 5pm each day for better focus • Using a minimalist home screen with only 8-16 essential apps • Implementing a two-stage jour...

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12:53

010 - How do you encourage kids to invest? Making...

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2025/08/06

Richard and Ben discuss how they encourage their children to invest. Ben shares exactly how listeners would know if they are in a hotel room that he has been in before. A listener follows up on the oil in non-stick pans conundrum with a great tip! And in this week’s conundrum we ask whether we shold be required to re-sit driving tests. Finally, Richard and Ben debate how to make lasagne without lasagne sheets. Send us a text by clicking here Join the WhatsApp inner sanctum for ear...

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15:20

009 - The most satisfying sound in the world, Saving...

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2025/07/30

Richard and Ben unpack their most satisfying sound in the world, discuss why we even bother saving files on our desktops, share business expense claim hacks, offer book recommendations to a listener and ask what do you do with all those IT cables you'll never use. Ben promised a link to Matthew McConaughey's book also (no affiliation or commissions are earned on this share from bcc). https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Greenlights-Audiobook/1472283554?source_code=SEMPP30DTRIAL4520711250018&am...

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15:02

008 - bcc goes viral, eSims, listener feedback gets...

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2025/07/23

Richard and Ben analyse the feedback received from dangerous species Ben is not scared of…..and get even more scared in the process. Ben asks what does “going viral” even mean and shares a great tip to save money on mobile network charges while travelling. Richard then shares how to handle that bunch of old computer cables you have no idea what to do with. Thanks for dropping by! Send us a text by clicking here Join the WhatsApp inner sanctum for early access to all episodes as they drop and ...

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12:42

007 - Origin Story. We share why bravo charlie club...

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2025/07/16

Ever wondered who's behind the microphones of the bravo charlie club? In our 007 episode, we're channeling our inner James Bond by revealing the mysteries of who we are and why we started this podcasting adventure. We're Richard and Ben - two middle-aged mates who first crossed paths in 2003 while training for Ironman New Zealand with "the Cycos." Since then, we've both traveled extensively, living across three continents each, which fuels our popular Travel Tip segment. Richard brings his s...

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13:43

006 - Can we trust Ozempic? Rewards programs for...

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2025/07/09

Richard and Ben discuss Ozempic, why we need to take advantage of rewards programs for travellers and ask how many books can you buy without reading them before you should stop buying books? For those interested in learning more from Steve Hui “The points whisperer” head over to https://www.iflyflat.com.au Send us a text by clicking here Join the WhatsApp inner sanctum for early access to all episodes as they drop and share feedback straight to the hosts! Email us through hello@b...

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14:01

005 - What in your life will you never automate?...

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2025/07/02

Ben and Richard discuss what they think should never be automated. Do you agree? They go on to solve how to deal with lost wallets while travelling, share a breakfast tip and debate whether snorkels should be allowed in swimming pools. Text us! Join the WhatsApp inner sanctum for early access to all episodes as they drop and share feedback straight to the hosts! Email hello@bravocharlie.club Share a rating or review if you think we are worthy.

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004 - Will an AI bot be your future friend? Travel...

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2025/06/25

Our first “in-person” recording where Richard and Ben discuss whether AI bots are our friends of the future. Ben has a non-travel tip for cat owners and then we discuss whether non-stick fry pans actually need oil. For those with video, we finish with the offical unboxing of the first bcc merchandise. Text us! Join the WhatsApp inner sanctum for early access to all episodes as they drop and share feedback straight to the hosts! Email hello@bravocharlie.club

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003 - Inbox zero. Top 5 most terrifying things on...

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2025/06/18

New segment “The fully awake project” is introduced and dives straight in to inbox zero and the pros and cons of fly ahead offers. Ben lists his top 5 most terrifying things on the planet and Richard shares a time he was “forced” to stay in a ski resort for free. Finally we try to solve whether people should actually listen to you if they ask for advice. Text us! Join the WhatsApp inner sanctum for early access to all episodes as they drop and share feedback straight to the hosts! Emai...

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