Best Broken Jars Podcasts (2025)

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S2E34 DIY Jar Soil Test, Adam's Needle Yucca, Dove Weed, and the Fall Bird Migration! 45:12

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Send us a text Mary has a good DIY one for you on this episode, how to do a Soil test at home using a jar to see what components you have in your garden soil and at what ratios! We picked up a new plant for our upcoming Texas Southwest Garden theme, Adam's Needle, looks like a really nice addition and Mary tells us all about it! We have been pullin…

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Ep #254 - Troy Gray - Footy star to mental health advocate (sport) 31:12

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This episode contains conversation about suicide. If you need support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Take care of yourself I recently sat down with footy star, entrepreneur, mental health advocate, and media personality Troy Gray. We covered so much, including: What it was like playing with and against some of the greatest of all time – including Tony…

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S2E33 Blackberries, Rhubarb, Artichokes, Bearded Iris...an action packed episode! 59:22

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Send us a text We have a full agenda today! Mary talks about two varieties of Blackberries that we are going to plant, and they are both surprisingly new varieties! Rhubarb: did you know they had a very long history starting in China? We have some seeds and are going to see what all the fuss is about! We also talk artichokes and we received our Bea…

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S2E32 We have a Garden Staycation! Join us to hear what we did! 48:29

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Send us a text Well Mary and Jeff decided to have a variation on the staycation and did a garden staycation! We spent the last week enjoying the garden instead of working in the garden - and it has given us new energy for the rest of the gardening season. Join us to hear what we did and how we did it - it is a fun episode and maybe you will get som…

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Ep #253 - Kyle Chalmers - “Gold, KFC & Big Life Changes! Kyle Chalmers Opens Up (Sport) 28:43

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New Episode of Legends with Bevo! What a treat having Aussie swimming superstar Kyle Chalmers on the show! We covered it all – from a whirlwind 12 months where he got engaged and is about to become a dad for the first time, to loving life up in the beautiful Adelaide Hills.Kyle opened up about what life looks like after swimming, going so close to …

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S2E31 Egyptian Walking Onions, Sotol Plant, Garden Planning, and a Garden Poem for your pleasure! 51:31

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Send us a text Join us as Mary talks about a crazy plant - the Egyptian Walking Onion, what a different plant but one you may want to try - I know we will be planting it! There is a Texas plant that goes back thousands of years - the Sotol. Mary gives us the history and how the plant has been used historically as well as today - it is one we plan t…

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S2E30 Sneaky Chinch Bugs in the lawn, Bearded Iris, and Giraffe Hose! 43:31

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Send us a text Join us as we talk about something we didn't even know we had in our lawn - Chinch bugs - so that's why our lawn turns brown every year! Mary talks about the bearded Iris and what's on her gardening agenda for next week, and we review two products we just purchased - Giraffe Tools Retractable Garden Hose Reel and Gorilla Easy Connect…

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Ep #252 - Shaun Trevillian - Golf Gods - Tradies to millionaries! (Sport) 27:52

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Just had an epic conversation with Shaun Trevillian from Golf Gods – the story of two best mates who traded in the tools for tees… and are now earning millions doing golf their way. We talked about:How they quit their tradie day jobs to build a global golf brandWhat it was like meeting the Donald Trump – before his second presidential runWhy Golf G…

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S2E29 The Amazing History of the Live Oak Tree, Broken Pot Planter Project, and Garden to Tailgate ideas! 54:02

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Send us a text Join us as Mary goes into the fascinating history of the Live Oak tree, how it has been used, how it grows, and just some amazing facts about this tree! We did a Broken Pot Planter project using some of our succulents and it was a fun project that also looks really good. Jeff is ready for football season and covers a couple drink and…

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S2E28 The African Milk bush, Worm Tea for your summer gardens, and Sprinkler Head Protection! 45:17

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Send us a text Join us as we talk about the very cool African Milk bush, a very pretty, fast growing succulent that can be easily cared for and propagated! Mary talks about how she makes her Worm Tea, and the benefits of using it in your garden - Mary really loves worms!!! Don't forget to protect those sprinkler heads in your garden and Jeff talks …

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Ep #251 - Johnny Evans - “Stawell Gift Deja Vu! Johnny Channels His Coach’s 1985 Win” (Sport) 26:36

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We caught up with this year’s Stawell Gift winner John Evans, and what a story he had to tell! Johnny took out his first-ever Stawell Gift title, following in the footsteps of his coach Paul Young, who famously claimed the crown 40 years ago. Talk about full circle! From the grit and grind of pre-season training, to the intense build-up in the days…

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S2E27 Mangave, a new take on succulents, our Kokedama project, and a quick garden hose review! 55:15

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Send us a text Join us as Mary tells us about a fairly new plant, the Mangave, a succulent plant that is a cross between an Agave and Manfreda and is a wonderful plant to check out! We tried our very own Kokedama planting and we have some tips and some things to NOT do as we found out! Kokedama is a really fun way to grow plants though, so give it …

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S2E26 Fascinating Milkweed, Surprising Beetles, and Aromatic Lemongrass! 49:37

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Send us a text Join us for a very interesting episode. Mary talks about the Milkweed plant and how it has been used in history and how there is much more to the plant than meets the eye. Lemongrass is used as an aromatic and in foods, hear how to plant it in your garden so you can take advantage of that. And Beetles! Did you know they were the firs…

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S2E25 We have a general gardening conversation today where we cover a wide variety of gardening topics! 48:04

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Send us a text Mary and Jeff have a general gardening conversation today - we give you a little bit more of a deep dive into ourselves and talk about some of our past episodes. Join us for a fun discussion today where we cover a lot of information about gardens and ourselves! Don't miss this week's fun!…

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S2E24 The Woolly Stemodia, Mosquito Buckets, and how to pick the perfect Watermelon! 48:40

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Send us a text We are getting some new hoses for the yard - and Mary made us a grid to determine how many and what sizes! Okra is almost ready to harvest as well as our Malabar Spinach. Mary tells us about the Woolly Stemodia plant and how she plans to pair it with other plants in a large planter. Mosquito's getting you down? Mary talks about the m…

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Ep #250 - Brooke McIntosh - Running for Her Life — and for Ours (Sport) 28:44

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Strap in for one of the most INSANE, INSPIRING stories you’ll hear all year. Meet Brooke McIntosh – the absolute powerhouse who’s running her way around the entire country (yep, you read that right!) to raise money and awareness for mental health. She’s clocking up thousands of kilometres, battling heat, blisters, breakdowns, and everything in betw…

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S2E23 The Kidneywood, Fencing, and let's get crazy with Chaos Gardening! 49:02

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Send us a text Join us as we update you on "What's new in the Garden" this week - the summer solstice week. Learn about the Texas native Kidneywood plant, what it is and how to grow it in your garden. We talk fencing for your backyard garden and what to choose based on your needs and if you are trying to prevent any varmints from getting in. Then w…

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Ep #249 - Jacob Surjan - The disappointment of being sacked (Sport) 29:35

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From the roar of AAMI Stadium to the coach’s box at Prospect Oval, Jacob Surjan has lived and breathed footy at the highest levels. We sat down with the former Port Adelaide star and outgoing North Adelaide Roosters coach to reflect on: The thrill of getting drafted and living out his AFL dream The highs, the injuries, and everything in between dur…

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S2E22 The Buzz about Bees, Backyard Photography, and Tradescantia plant! 1:04:59

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Send us a text Join us for a fun episode where Mary talks about all the Buzz on Bees! They are really incredible! Jeff talks backyard Photography - you will be surprised how many things you have in your backyard to photograph. The Tradescantia is our newest addition and Mary gives us some information on what it is and how best to grow it. As always…

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Ep #248 - Andrew 'Jars' Jarman - Why AFL needs a rejig! (Sport) 31:54

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Had an absolute ripper chat with the great Andrew "Jars" Jarman – Crows legend, State of Origin star and all-round media personality.We went deep on:🏉 His stellar footy career – including going toe-to-toe with the best of the best in epic State of Origin battles😂 The pranks and characters in the changerooms that still have us laughing📻 The shock an…

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S2E21 Chili Pequin, Japanese Beetles, Bottomless Containers, and Duborskian rice! 55:58

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Send us a text Join us as we talk about our latest backyard adventures with a skunk, how the 3 Sisters in the garden are progressing, and how we used some of our garden bounty in the latest dinner dish! Mary talks Chili Pequin and how to start eradicating the Japanese Beetles as well as how to grow your next plant using a bottomless container! How …

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Ep #247 - Taylah Spackman - Incredible Bay Sheffield debut (Sport) 25:44

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2024 Bay Sheffield Champion Taylah Spackman Joins Bevo for a chat. I had the pleasure of catching up with Taylah Spackman, fresh off her unforgettable victory in the 2024 Bay Sheffield! We dived into: Her preparation leading up to the big race Whether winning the 70m event the night before gave her the edge for the Bay Her mindset going into the fi…

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S2E20 The Spineless Prickly Pear, "Harvest Moon" shrub and Zonal Geraniums...oh my!! 47:40

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Send us a text This week we cover our latest gardening adventures; The Spineless Prickly Pear - but is he really totally spineless? Photinia shrub, aka "Harvest Moon" shrub Zonal Geraniums - delicate little guys who need extra attention As always we have our "What's new in the Garden" and Jeff's Corner where we try to stump Mary with an Herb Quiz! …

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Ep #246 - Ryan Harris delivers SA Shield Glory (Sport) 30:21

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We were stoked to welcome Ryan 'Rhino' Harris — South Australian cricket coach and former Aussie Test and ODI fast bowler — to Legends with Bevo recently! From tearing through batting line-ups to coaching the next generation of stars, Rhino shared some epic yarns, insights into life after cricket, and what keeps his passion for the game burning. In…

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S2E19 Vitex Tree, Trumpet Vines, Oshibana art, and the Chelsea Chop! 47:15

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Send us a text We cover a lot of topics this week - join us as we talk about Vitex Tree - a lovely, purple blooming tree for your garden Trumpet Vine - a wild and beautiful vine Mexican Flame Vine The Chelsea Chop Oshibana Art As always we have our "What's new in the Garden" where we talk potatoes and onions. Jeff's Corner covers the fun Oshibana A…

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S2E18 Wild Buffalo-Bur, Ancient Safflower, and Updates on the Garden! 44:15

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Send us a text We talk about the wild Buffalo-Bur we found in the garden and the fascinating history of the Safflower (another plant we found this week) - it has a very interesting history and usage historically and today! We also talk about what we decided to do about our Roses that unfortunately had gotten diseases. We have a quick Jeff's Corner …

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Ep #245 - Aaron Gocs - Boxing debut (Comedy) 28:36

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🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎉 Had an absolute blast catching up with the hilarious Aaron Gocs on the latest episode of our Comedy Legends with Bevo series! You’ve probably seen Gocsy cracking people up on stage, in viral vids, or in the Emu War. We chatted about his journey through comedy and acting, how he found his unique style, his love for Aussie cul…

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S2E17 Blue Oyster Mushrooms, Top 10 Common Yard Pests, and a trip to the Garden Center! 47:48

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Send us a text Join us as Mary talks about her Mothers' Day Gift - a great growing box of Blue Oyster Mushrooms from the North Spore company. We discuss the top 10 Texas Yard Pests and how to identify and treat them and we talk about what we picked up on our trip to the garden center. As always we have our "What's New in the Garden" and what we hav…

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S2E16 The surprising Red Yucca, Tomato Talk, and What to start in the Garden this month! 47:57

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Send us a text Let's talk about the Red Yucca, a hot weather loving bloomer. Tomatoes have more going on that meets the vine! We have a sneaky weed in the garden that Mary has finally identified and as usual we have our "What's New in the Garden" with some of this and that for you and what is ready to go into the garden this month. Join us for a fu…

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Ep #244- Gill Cordiner - Terrible Tinder Dates (Comedy) 27:47

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New ep of Legends with Bevo just dropped – and this one’s a beauty! 🙌Had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the amazingly talented comedian Gill Cordiner – what a legend! 💥We covered everything from her wild journey so far, to the stuff that keeps her going, to a few good laughs along the way. Gill’s one of those people who just gets it – smart…

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Suicide Prevention and Awareness with Shaun Brown 47:37

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Join Paula Sammons and Shaun Brown, as they discuss suicide statistics and promote awareness and strategies for prevention. Suicide hotline: 988 (text or call) Reach Paula at : www.alabastercounseling.net https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091641095154 https://www.instagram.com/therapy_paula_/ Shaun’s Band :https://open.spotify.com/artist/4…

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S2E15 The Dreaded Cocklebur, Texas Herbs, and Malabar Spinach! 50:35

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Send us a text We are back in the studio from our 2 week driving adventure! Let's talk about the dreaded Cocklebur that gave us so much trouble with our puppies last year. We also talk Herbs in your garden, Malabar Spinach and Mary gives us a great reference book to check out. Join us as we talk "What's New in the Garden" and how the garden fared w…

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Ep #243 - Marc Ryan - Making people laugh and changing lives! (Comedy) 26:23

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Behind the laughter, there’s often a powerful story. This week on Legends with Bevo, I’m joined by Marc Ryan, a comedian who’s not just making people laugh — he’s changing lives by speaking openly about mental health. Marc’s honesty, courage, and humor are something we can all learn from. Don’t miss this episode. Thanks so much to Marc for his time…

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Finding Identity 47:07

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Join Paula Sammons a clinical therapist and Christine Perry, a published author, as they discuss identity and answer questions from listeners. https://learningtobefearless.com/ https://alabastercounseling.net/

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S2E14 We are in New England! Lets talk about the wonderful New England spring plants and flowers! 37:31

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Send us a text We are in the great Northeast and have some wonderful information on the beautiful plants, flowers, and of course birds we have seen here in New England. Mary talks about the spectacular Forsythia, which arrives here like a bright yellow firecracker. We talk about the New Hampshire State tree - the White Birch, and did you know there…

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Episode 3:Discussion with a Stephen Minister 51:37

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Join Paula Sammons and Angela Powell, as they discuss the differences and similarities between a Stephen Minister and a therapist. They answer a few mental health questions from their differing professional perspectives.

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S2E13 On the Road Again, Grow your own Tea Garden, and how about some Swiss Chard! 39:22

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Send us a text We are on the road again, this time heading to the great North where the temps are quite a bit colder than home. Mary talks about growing a tea garden at home and some plants you can get started with that are easy to grow and would taste great in your tea. We also talk about "What's new in the Garden" and Mary has a great recipe to u…

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Episode 2: Ask a Pastor 47:10

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Join clinical mental health therapist Paula Sammons and longtime Pastor Paul Ahnert, as they answer emotional and spiritual questions sent in by listeners.

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Ep #242 - Kel Balnaves and Amy Hetherington - Bizarre way to cook Dim Sims (Comedy) 31:43

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The hilarious Kel Balnaves and Amy Hetherington recently dropped into the studio for a chat on Comedy Legends with Bevo. They shared some great stories about being on the road together during their regional tour around Australia as well as how they both became stand-up comedians. Kel also talked about doing comedy on a cruise ship and his love of D…

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S2E12 The unexpected Peppergrass plant, Victory Gardens, and new classes! 47:19

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Send us a text Join us we talk "What's new in the Garden" and hear what we have been up to this week. Mary talks about the Peppergrass plant, an unexpectedly versatile, edible plant, and Jeff talks about the Victory Garden's of past and how they led to how we garden today. We also give an update on some classes we have signed up for that look to be…

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Ep #241 - Nick White - Viral sensation! (Comedy) 27:02

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Fresh off the mic, social media sensation Nick White joined Comedy Legends with Bevo recently – and he did not disappoint! From viral sketches to sold-out shows, Nick is quickly becoming one of Australia's most exciting comedy talents. We chatted about his meteoric rise, the hustle behind the laughs, and how he’s bringing his online characters to l…

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Episode One: What is this Podcast about 32:40

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Join me, As I share my heart behind starting the podcast and answer som mental health questions

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S2E11 The Texas Bluebonnet, SVB Traps, and Wool Pellets! 45:50

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Send us a text Join us as Mary gives some history on the Texas Bluebonnet, a State treasure. We also talk about a new product we are going to try - SVB (Squash Vine Borer) Traps, and what are Wool Pellets and why might you want to use them in your garden! We also have our regular "What's new in the Garden" and Jeff' Corner! Join us for a fun conver…

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Ep #240 - James Liotta - Dealing with online trolls (Comedy) 28:00

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Warning, people may find some of this discussion with comedian James Liotta triggering as it talks about mental health and bullying. If you are struggling then please call lifeline on 13 11 14. On the latest Comedy Legends with Bevo, I had the pleasure of chatting with Bully Zero Australia Foundation ambassador James Liotta Entertainer, an award wi…

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S2E10 Is the Grass always greener somewhere else? Mary talks Lawns today! 1:04:27

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Send us a text Mary takes us on a historical trip to talk about lawns, how they started, how they were maintained, and where are we today! Very interesting history of the lawn as well as how to care for our current lawns. Jeff plays "Stump the Birdy" and tries to stump Mary on some gardening questions. As always, we talk about "What's New in the Ga…

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Ep #239 - Steve Vizard - Lawyer to Gold Logie winner! (Comedy) 28:20

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Had the absolute pleasure of chatting with TV legend Steve Vizard on the latest episode of Comedy Legends with Bevo! Growing up, I was a huge fan of 'Fast Forward' and 'Full Frontal', so sitting down with Steve was a surreal experience. We talked about how the night he won his first Gold Logie turned out to be even more special with the birth of hi…

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S2E9 Florida Road Trip, Azaleas, and Barbados Cherry Bush! 31:07

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Send us a text We are on a roadtrip to Florida! We talk about some of the plants we saw and especially the Azaleas and the Barbados Cherry Bush! Florida has a lot of different species that grow here and we have enjoyed seeing the colors of Florida! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! Yo…

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Ep #238 - Wankernomics - Just touching base! (Comedy) 31:07

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The hilarious Charles Firth from The Chaser and James Schloeffel from The Shovel started a new show a couple of years back called @Wankernomics and it is going gangbusters selling out venues worldwide.The boys were good enough to give up there time recently to have a chat on Comedy Legends with Bevo and talk about their new show Wankernomics – ‘Jus…

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S2E8 Maximalist Gardening, Watering Grid System and How Do Trees Communicate 46:38

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Send us a text Join us on this episode as we talk about the Garden In Minutes Grid watering system we installed and what we think of it. Mary talks about Maximalist Gardening, what it is and how we plan to try it this year. We also talk about how trees communicate, and it is pretty amazing how they can communicate with each other for defenses and t…

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Ep #237 - Chris Franklin & Micky D - Not slowing down (Comedy) 40:20

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Veteran comedians Micky D and Chris Franklin aka The Bloke dropped by recently to give their thoughts on their good mate and fellow comedic legend Dave Hughes kicking out a few people from one of his shows recently. The boys also shared some hilarious stories about their many years of friendship and what it was like to perform with Jim Jefferies la…