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This is Anomalous - a love letter to the neurodivergent community and a roadmap for neurotypical people. Join Em Rusciano on a personal quest alongside a range of neurodivergent advocates and experts - from neuro-affirming psychologists, to politicians and dominant public voices leading change in the mental health advocacy and disability space. Anomalous is at the forefront of the neurodiversity movement, reframing the way Australians have traditionally understood ADHD and Autism. Join the A ...
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Twin brothers, local footy legends, and accidental internet stars, this is The Shepmates Podcast. Broadcasting from their bedroom studio, the boys deliver a weekly dose of sport and internet culture with a satirical twist. Forged in AFL subculture, they unpack everything from grassroots footy to global headlines, always finding the funny in the serious. Expect hot takes, twin banter, and unexpected deep dives into the world of sport.
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Russell Manser used to be a bank robber and prison escapee in the 80s and 90s and did 23 years in prison across 3 different states. Now having turned his life around, he talks openly to interesting people about trauma, survival, transformation and hope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of ShepLOCAL the boys are chatting about the Coldplay concert that sparked one of the world’s biggest cheating scandals in history. Plus, Miles and Archie are back on the local footy field this week, battling the elements and injuries. **About The Shepmates Podcast Hosted by Aussie twin brothers Miles and Archie, The Shepmates Podca…
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In this episode of The Shepmates Podcast, after flying out of Dallas on July 15th and landing in Melbourne on the 17th… did they completely miss their birthday on July 16th? Next, they break down the Lions vs Wallabies Rugby Union series and what it means. And in the AFL, it’s tribunal time. A lost tooth and a broken nose. Whose fault was it? **Abo…
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In this episode of The Shepmates Podcast, the boys check in from deep in the heart of Texas. A twin tiff erupts over toothpaste, proving that even on the other side of the world, sibling drama doesn’t take a holiday. Then it's time for a bone to pick: enough with the “take me back” posts from Euro summer! Plus, they dive into the world of American …
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In this episode of The Shepmates Podcast, the boys unpack a chaotic week in global sport, starting with Donald Trump crashing what should’ve been the ultimate photo moment at the FIFA Club World Cup. Someone get him out of there! Then, breaking news: Australia absolutely demolishes the West Indies in the Test match, making a new Australian record. …
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Reporting in from Grenada, the boys are deep in their overseas adventure, trying new things, embracing the culture, and finally discovering what jerk chicken actually is (spoiler, it's elite). The West Indies Test has delivered some wild moments, including a first for the lads, dogs on the cricket pitch mid game. Only in Grenada. But while the trop…
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Still reporting in from Grenada, the boys give an update on the West Indies Test, but the real headline this week? AFL’s Sam Lalor can sing, and not just a little bit. His surprise performance with a guitar has the boys rethinking what it means to be an athlete in 2025. That kicks off a deep dive into the Top Multi Talented Athletes of All Time wit…
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In this chaotic (and sleep-deprived) episode of Shepmatres, the boys take you behind the scenes of their 48-hour journey to the West Indies Test in Grenada, and trust us, it’s anything but smooth sailing. From nearly missing their first flight and fighting over airport arrival times to unexpected Miami madness, including a run-in with an OnlyFans c…
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This week on ShepSPORT, we sit down with the AFL's Mid-Season Rookie Draft No. 1 pick, Tom McCarthy, to hear the raw and inspiring story behind his rapid rise from local footy to the big league. Tom opens up about what it was like to go from playing in front of small crowds to rubbing shoulders with AFL stars he grew up idolising. He takes us insid…
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In this episode of ShepSPORT, the boys deliver a Rabbit Hole Rankings shake-up with a brand new #1 obsession taking the crown. They shine a spotlight on one of the most legendary commentators, Clinton Grybass and also try to figure out what exactly the FIFA Club World Cup even is. Plus, Konstas gets the rig out, there’s a new face of the WNBA, and …
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In this episode of ShepLOCAL, the boys dive into Aura Loss: Part 2 and good news, Archie’s injury is no longer draining his Aura points with a new diagnosis (but his decision to eat an entire pizza mid gym session might be). There’s also a very important Jeremy Piven update and a recap of an emotional weekend at the local club for Riley’s Round, a …
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In this episode of ShepSPORT, Miles and Archie find themselves in hot water at Mick Fanning’s charity golf day after an awkward run in with a surfing legend they definitely should’ve recognised. Then it’s time to break down where it all went wrong for the Aussies in the Cricket World Test Championship, plus chaos is brewing at the US Golf Open. And…
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In this week’s episode of ShepLOCAL, Miles and Archie dive into the internet's latest mystery: why is the “married in a year in the suburbs” TikTok trend so hard to watch? The boys attempt to unpack the cringe and maybe uncover something deeper. Then it’s time for an aura update, the boys share what they’ve been doing to level up their energy and v…
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Kicking off another jam packed episode of ShepSPORT, Miles and Archie dive headfirst into the latest from the world of sport and a few deep YouTube rabbit holes along the way. They fire up the mics with an update to their Rabbit Hole Rankings. Then, Socceroos take on Japan, chaos erupts at Tottenham with Ange not retuning for season 3 and the Frenc…
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This week, Miles comes under fire for a questionable financial decision, just how much is too much to spend at Guzman y Gomez? Then the boys dive into the injuries that bring the biggest negative aura. Does a bone bruise get sympathy for Archie? They also crack open the inbox and read out the wildest things happening in local footy, including one b…
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Miles and Archie are back with a jam packed ShepSPORT episode to discuss everything from record breaking sprints to record breaking hot takes. They kick things off with Aussie sprinter Lachlan Kennedy making headlines by breaking the 10-second barrier, then shift gears into the State of Origin. It’s fair to say NSW came to play. Then, Kane Cornes h…
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In this episode of ShepLOCAL, things get personal, passionate, and a little petty. Archie kicks things off with a raw confession about how he managed to fail his driving test, without leaving the car park. The boys recap a huge 1-point win in local footy, with Archie putting in a career best performance. Inspired by the narrow win, the twins dive i…
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In this episode of ShepSports, Miles and Archie are back with a fresh batch of banter and bold calls First up, they dive into the greatest sports highlight packages on YouTube, the ultimate cure for your lonely Saturday nights. Then it’s time to talk Spurs, as Ange Postecoglou is dripping in aura after a big win. The boys break down his iconic pres…
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Kicking off Episode 11 of The Shepmates Podcast, the boys are back with another big week of footy and feels. First up, podcast licensing might need a serious overhaul, because someone’s slipped through the cracks, and it's time to revoke their mic privileges. Then it’s anthem time, Miles and Archie break down Fox’s NFL anthem performance and size i…
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Kicking off episode 10 of Shepmates, Miles and Archie are back with bold takes, deep voices, and some suspicious hairlines. First up, the boys react to the NRL theme song to give it a chance, but how does it stack up against the iconic Fox Footy anthem? Then it’s off to the ‘G as they weigh in on whether an MCC membership is really worth the hype o…
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Kicking off episode 9 of Shepmates, Miles and Archie are back from Brisvegas with stories to tell, starting with how they bluffed their way through a hosting gig they probably had no business doing. Back home, the Aussie election has wrapped up, but did the boys actually get their votes in on time? Then things take a turn as they debate the ultimat…
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First up, it’s NFL Draft Week, reminding the boys of the time they got booed off stage in Detroit, how did it all go so wrong? Then, they look at the viral sensation of the week, Australian identical twins Bridgette and Paula Powers AKA “The Twinnies” speak in perfect unison. Is this a trait of all twin duos? Miles and Archie put it to the test. In…
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Kicking off another episode of Shepmates, Miles and Archie are back with bin dramas, fitness awakenings, and of course, footy chat. First up, the boys have found themselves in a standoff with their bin man after repeatedly missing bin day, whose fault is it really? Meanwhile, Archie’s had a personal breakthrough and has officially begun his weight …
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Kicking off another episode of the Shepmates Podcast. First up, Archie return serves with his own relationship reveal, but where did he place his girlfriend in the Instagram carousel, and what does it really mean? Then, some big news for the receding hairline community as White Lotus star Walton Goggins puts bald spots back in fashion. So… which on…
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Kicking off episode 5 of Shepmates, Miles and Archie are back behind the mics with another chaotic and jam packed show. This week, Archie’s girlfriend officially hard launched their relationship with a 17 photo Instagram carousel, no less. The pressure’s now on… can his post match the energy? Next up, Rob Irwin’s new Bonds campaign has the internet…
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Welcome back to another massive episode of Shepmates! This week, we’ve got a monster lineup of stories, surprises, and special guests. First up, the wild prison saga has yet another development, what intel has been uncovered? Plus, we can’t escape the LeBron songs that are taking over the internet, so naturally, Miles and Archie bring you their new…
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Kicking off another episode of Shepmates, Miles and Archie are back with plenty to yarn about, from wild dreams to footy chaos and everything in between. First up, Archie has a dream to share and a new man crush to confess. Who’s the lucky bloke? Meanwhile, Miles faces some serious scrutiny after proving he has absolutely no idea how to measure any…
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Kicking off another episode of Shepmates, Miles and Archie are back with plenty to to unpack from the world of footy. First up, the boys revisit last year’s infamous Formula 1 controversy. One year on are the wounds still fresh? Then, it's all about Richmond’s big win last week. Miles admits he was wrong to doubt them, while Archie soaks up the glo…
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Kicking off the very first episode of Shepmates, we introduce you to Miles and Archie, twin brothers who live and breathe AFL and love a good yap. With the 2025 AFL season officially underway, the boys break down all the action from Round 0 and dive into the great battle of the broadcasters... Channel 7 vs. Fox Footy, who does it better? Next, they…
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Aussie Twin Brothers and local sports heroes host a weekly podcast that takes a light hearted look at sports and internet culture. From starting in the bedroom (they are still there), they have somehow hit the big time. Forged in AFL subculture, we speak to all sports fans. Finding the funny where others don’t, we take the serious and spin it, from…
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In the final episode of Anomalous we’ll be looking at all of the practical things you need to know when it comes to being diagnosed. We explore what to expect when you go to the doctors office, how much it will cost, how much time it’ll take and how you can talk to your family and friends about being neurodivergent. We’ll also be discussing “the ov…
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In this episode of Anomalous, we’ll be talking about all things relating to parenting through the lens of neurodivergence. We explore what to do if you suspect your child might be neurodivergent, explain what the various support levels are, we visit a sensory store and speak with Katie Koullas, founder of Yellow Ladybugs, a national charity based i…
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In this episode of Anomalous, we’ll be looking at what happens when work & neurodivergence collide. We learn about autistic burnout and attention variability with Dr Joey, speak with Chris Varney, the CEO of I-CAN Network, Australia's largest provider of Autistic-led group mentoring programs, plus Em reflects on her own experience working over 7 ye…
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In the last episode, Em unpacked her ADHD diagnosis & coming out as a neurodivergent person in a National Press Club address. But that was only the beginning of her quest. Thinking her ADHD diagnosis was the final piece of the puzzle, it turns out Em’s diagnosis only unlocked another cipher as she realised she had more in common with her son Elio t…
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In the last episode, Em unpacked her ADHD diagnosis & coming out as a neurodivergent person in a National Press Club address. But that was only the beginning of her quest. Thinking her ADHD diagnosis was the final piece of the puzzle, it turns out Em’s diagnosis only unlocked another cipher as she realised she had more in common with her son Elio t…
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In 2022, Em Rusciano presented a National Press Club Address opening up about her ADHD diagnosis she received during the peak of COVID lockdowns. In our first episode of Anomalous, Em begins her quest exploring why so many women and AFAB people are being overlooked when it comes to receiving an ADHD or autism diagnosis, we speak with Em's husband S…
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On this week's episode of The Stick Up, Russell continues his talk with Lurata Lyon. In Part 2 we hear Lurata Lyon’s journey as a political asylum seeker and how she came to be a motivational speaker and presentation coach in the UK, after escaping a human trafficking and organ harvesting gang at the age of 17. Watch this Episode on Youtube Follow …
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On this week's episode of The Stick Up, Russell talks with Lurata Lyon, a motivational speaker and presentation coach. Lurata shares her remarkable story of survival, recounting her abduction by a human trafficking and organ harvesting gang at the age of 17 during the tumultuous split of former Yugoslavia. Watch this Episode on Youtube Follow The S…
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This week on the podcast, Russell is joined by Andrew Papadatos, a trailblazer in sexual wellness and relationship advice. From breaking barriers to enhancing intimacy, Andrew shares his own insights and knowledge on his social platforms to educate others on the topic some might find ‘taboo’. Watch this Episode on Youtube Follow The Stick Up on Ins…
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Introducing Sydney-based Comedian, Andrew Hamilton. After being incarcerated for selling drugs, Andrew discovered the healing power of laughter during his time behind bars. Harnessing this revelation, he has since channeled his innate sense of humor onto comedy stages with his acclaimed show, "Jokes About the Time I Went to Prison." Watch this Epis…
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This week on the podcast, we introduce Bernie Shakeshaft, Founder of BackTrack Youth Works, a program aimed at guiding young people towards a brighter future through vocational, on-the-job training, that’s deliberately aligned with the regional job market. In this episode, Russell and Bernie discuss the benefits of using animals in education and th…
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This week, Ex-Prison Officer and Sexual Abuse Survivor Advocate, Mel Watson is joining us on the podcast to open up about her journey. Born into domestic violence and raised in a toxic household, Mel endured neglect and alienation, leaving her without guidance to process her traumatic childhood. She candidly shares her struggle with turning to drug…
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This week on the podcast, we have the pleasure of having Australian Music Artist Ay Huncho joining us for an exclusive interview. In this episode, Ay Huncho takes us on a journey through his musical beginnings, sharing the story of his discovery by a producer that led to the creation and release of his debut track. Follow The Stick Up on Instagram …
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From 1%-er Motorcycle Club to Social Worker, Justin ‘Mooch’ Deloretto joins Russell this week on the podcast to share his journey from a former Club Member to a published Author and Advocate for positive change. Discover how Justin is reshaping the narrative on gang clubs and helping the next generation stay on the right path. Follow The Stick Up o…
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This week on the podcast, Men’s Relationship and Intimacy Coach, Sasha Fedorovsky joins Russell to explain how she helps men decondition their learned behaviours and explore their emotional landscape. Follow The Stick Up on Instagram and TikTok Follow Russell Manser on Instagram and TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…
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NRL Legend and Fox Sports Commentator, Braith Anasta joined Russell for this episode and opened up about a deeply personal experience, revealing the heart-wrenching story of how he lost his father to suicide when he was just 15. Follow The Stick Up on Instagram and TikTok Follow Russell Manser on Instagram and TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…
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On this week's episode, Russell is joined by his good friend and talented actor, Clint Foster, who’s known by many for his role of Tom Kelly on the Australian Nine Network crime drama anthology series Underbelly Razor. In this episode, the boys talk about police harassment and a past incident involving Clint, where he was sent to jail over an inves…
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This week, we have the pleasure of being joined again by Ex-Con, Transformation Coach and Author Ron Isherwood. In this episode, the boys discuss Ron’s story from being born into a criminal family and having spent most of his adolescence in prisons and institutions struggling through addiction & recovery. He eventually came out the other side of it…
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On this week’s episode of the podcast, Russell sits down with Scott Keighran, who transformed his life from being a former Bikie Associate to an inspiring Author. They delve into Scott’s journey, exploring what led to his imprisonment and the tough experiences he faced behind bars, including the struggles with underpaid inmate labour and the signif…
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This week on the podcast we’re joined by Australian Rapper Hoodrich Hefner, a.k.a Caleb Valeri. In this episode, the two dive into Hoodrich’s career, his visions for the future, and a candid discussion on the contentious issue of artists with ‘gang ties’ being barred from performing. Follow The Stick Up on Instagram and TikTok Follow Russell Manser…
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