The Dad Havin A Crack Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Mario (Drac) Matijevic — part time actor, drummer, manager, junior soccer coach, and proud dad of two girls. Growing up in Geelong, Mario shares fond memories of attending footy games with his mum and how her love for the Cats shaped his own passion for sport and community.We dive into his journey through acting and performing, the joy and mindfulness he finds in playing drums, and the life lessons he’s learned from coaching his daughters’ soccer team. At its

Episode 5 – Darren O’Conner: Dedication, Family & CommunityIn this episode of the DadHavinACrack Podcast, we sit down with Darren O’Conner – a dad, community leader, and man of quiet determination. Darren shares his story of growing up in North Queensland before moving to Toowoomba for university and later spending two years at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA). Motivated deeply by his mother’s cancer diagnosis, Darren has dedicated much of his career to pharmaceutical logistics,

In this episode of Dad Havin’ A Crack, I sit down with Joel Gniel to dive into the moments that have shaped his life and family.Joel shares what life looked like before meeting his wife Kate in Bali, and how that chance encounter set him on a new path. We talk about his time living in Adelaide and the move back to Melbourne, his love for sport and the Collingwood Football Club, and how music has been a constant thread in his journey. But it’s not all about passion and pastimes — Joel also opens up

Episode 3: Duty, Discipline & Deep Loss – A Conversation with John RhodesIn this episode of The Dad Havin A Crack Podcast, we sit down with John Rhodes – former New South Wales Police Inspector, proud dad, and a man who’s lived through both incredible highs and heartbreaking lows. John opens up about the reality of family life while being away for work – the strain it puts on relationships, the moments missed, and the challenges of staying connected. He shares the deeply personal story of

In Episode 2 of The Dad Havin A Crack Podcast, we chat with Luke Wilson – father of three, high school teacher, lead singer, junior basketball and footy coach, cyclist, and runner – a true example of a dad giving life a red hot crack. We wind back the clock to his school days, where his love of heavy metal music began. Luke shares stories of starting bands, touring the country, and how music has shaped his identity and influenced his life. We also dive into how he balances the chaos of everyday life

DadHavinACrack is here – for the everyday, relatable dads giving life a red hot go. This podcast dives into honest conversations with real blokes juggling the highs and lows of life, fatherhood, work, and everything in between. We chat about family, fitness, hobbies, passions, mental health, and those moments we don’t always talk about – from epic fails to unexpected wins. No experts. No filters. Just everyday dads sharing stories, swapping laughs, and reminding each other that having a crack is