How it all started

JT and Don’s history goes back close to 20 years, to their time at Australia Post. Justin was managing the contact centre and Don was part of the Olympic Job Opportunity Program, squeezing shifts in between training and competition while chasing his athletic dreams.

Somewhere between customer calls, training loads and the occasional bad idea, a strong friendship formed. Even after both moved on from Australia Post, the banter, stories and “we should do something with this” conversations never stopped.

For the past several years Justin has also managed Don’s motivational speaking business, helping with bookings, marketing, book sales and the digital bits behind the scenes.

Launching a podcast became the natural extension – a way to share more of Don’s stories and their back-and-forth with anyone who wanted to listen.

What the show is about

GiddyUp has always been about creating an hour (or so) where listeners can catch up with Don and JT, hear some outrageous stories, react to the week’s news, open eyes to different ways of thinking and maybe walk away with a tip or two to make life a bit better.

The show has included a rotating mix of segments over the seasons, including:

• Whacky, Weird and Wonderful – news from around the world that makes you go “WTF?”.
• Lifehack of the Week – simple tips to make life a bit easier.
• Hero of the Week – shining a light on someone who deserves a shout-out.
• Geek of the Week – amazing tech or science news for the week.
• JT & Don’s Pick of the Week – absolutely anything they feel like talking about.
• Once Upon a Time – looking back at surprising or hilarious history facts.
• TikToks of the Week – a couple of the best (or worst) TikToks doing the rounds.
• Media Watch – a funny media clip from around the world.
• Dad Joke of the Week – because everyone needs at least one groan for the week.
• The Final Fling – some final thoughts or wisdom for the week ahead.

Where you can listen

The GiddyUp Podcast is available as an audio show on all the usual platforms and as live video via social channels. Whether you prefer listening in the car, on a walk or watching Don’s facial expressions when JT drops something unexpected, there’s an option that works.

Past episodes can still be found on the major podcast apps and via the GiddyUp social pages, so if you’re new here there’s plenty to catch up on.