Men of Words Podcast
Welcome to the Men of Words Podcast! This is a platform for conversation with successful people about Mental Health. Our aim is to speak to males at the top of their fields across sport, business, music and anything in between to hear stories of adversity, failure, success and the Mental Health journey throughout. Opening up about these issues is historically not our strong-suit as males and that is the area we are hoping to have some affect. Liam (Murph) and Michael (Muff) are long time friends with intersecting journeys through the highs and lows of Mental Health, having had personal and professional relationships for years and many conversations like the ones we are choosing to have with these elite performers.Our goal is a simple one. If we can motivate someone to have a conversation about their mental health, be it with friends, family or a professional, then we have achieved our goal. Thanks so much for listening, for any questions or queries please contact us through Instagram @menofwordspodcast or email us at menofwordspodcast@gmail.com If you need support, it's there. Talk to a friend, family, your GP or call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Men of Words Podcast
Conversation #31 - Josh Pyke
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Josh Pyke. Oh boy.
When we started the podcast, we made a list of dream chats. This was one that was on there and we are stoked to have. He's had a bit on the last few years...
- Launched to fame around 2007 with Memories & Dust, followed by Chimney’s Afire
- 5 ARIA wins, 18 ARIA nominations, multiple Gold/Platinum accreditations.
- Multiple Triple J Hottest 100 entries.
- Run songwriting sessions with Indigenous communities (Indigenous Literacy Foundation)
- Raised over $50,000 through Busking For Change events.
- Incredibly influential advocate for creators. Represented musicians in national forums such as Parliament House roundtables, Q+A, and The Project, on key issues including copyright reform, Arts funding, and more recently, the impact of COVID-19 on the creative industries
- Josh Pyke Partnership - offering a mentorship and funding to an unsigned musician
- Acclaimed children’s book author - Lights Out Leonard, A Banana is a Banana, The Incredible Runaway Snot, Chatterpuss.
- New album - To Find Happiness recently released and is a deeply personal album.
Josh's lived experience and struggles with anxiety is something he can be really open and honest about and that's good for everyone to do. We are so grateful for him joining us and please enjoy the conversation!
MOW.
