The Cut Out

Rach McGrath might just love cows more than anyone else I've ever met. Growing up in Victoria, she has fallen in love with the dairy industry, and despite a few hiccups along the way, she still works on the family farm with her siblings and has a huge passion for agriculture. The featured artist for the episode is 8 Ball Aitken with his song "Ice Cream Man". Be sure to go and follow him on social media and give him a download on all the usual streaming services.

Although he never started writing songs until he was an adult, Greg Storer has now penned multiple country songs of his own, and also for his sister, Sara Storer. Greg has now made a successful music career touring Australia together with Sara, playing and recording music, all while also working on his farm in NSW. The featured artist for the episode is Bonnie Kellett with her song "Lost and Found" Be sure to got and find her on social media and all the usual streaming services.

Camille Camp grew up on her families cattle property "Kalyeeda Station" in remote W.A, where still resides now with her partner Lachie and son Jack. She has spent time working on Live Export ships and is passionate about Australia's beef and live export industries, which has has spent years showcasing via her Instagram account @cattlemansdaughter which has more than 36'000 followers. The featured artist for the episode is Suga Owens with his song "Raisin' Hell, Drinkin' Beer". Be sure to go and follow him on social media and find him on all the usual streaming services.

Kathy Gabriel is back for another chat to tell us about her recent ride in the worlds toughest horse race, The Mongol Derby. If you missed our previous chat, you can catch up on where we pick up from by listening to Episode 2 of The Cut Out from last year. Be sure to follow Kathy online @kathygabriel. The featured artist for the episode is Jarrad Wrigley with his song "Further to the land". Be sure to follow him on all the usual streaming services.

Karla's life now in the most remote areas in Australia are a far cry from where she originates in the big smoke of Sydney. With a resume a mile long, Karla has found herself in a variety of different jobs in the top end of Australia. And with a passion for our beautiful and unique wildlife, she has amassed a large following on her instagram page @karla_inthewild on which she documents her amazing daily life for her followers. The featured artist for the episode is Amber McIntosh with her song "Lost With Me" Be sure to follow her on social media and give her songs a download in all the usual places.

Despite being raised in Brisbane, Dave found himself at home in Queensland's shearing industry where he has spent the majority of his time working ever since. Even after an accident led to the amputation of his right arm, this didn't stop Dave from doing what he loved and he returned to the industry with the aid of prosthetic limbs, designed specifically for work in the Woolshed. The featured artist for the episode is Copperline with their song "Lucinda". You can find them on social media and all the usual streaming services.

Dylan Harrigan has lived in one of the most beautiful places in Australia, Cooktown for his whole life, and spent most of that time playing music and travelling across Australia with his brothers in their band Black Image. They have toured with some of the biggest names in Australian music, and also run cattle on a property in the area. The featured artist for the episode is Black Image with their song "Cape York".

Although life has quieted down for her now on her farm near Goulburn, Brooke Strahan has had a go at many things. Starting out in security and then moving onto jobs in the defence force, modelling, writing and art (to name a few) Brooke is now an accomplished author and has had a very busy past all the while living with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. You can follow Brooke on instagram @hitherebrooke The featured artist for the episode is Michaela Jenke with her song "Wanted" and you can find her on Instagram at @michaela.jenke

At only 24, Zoe Carter is currently one of the most popular young people you're likely to find on social media who is involved in Australian agriculture, and she its also an excellent role model for young people getting involved in the industry. Already having worked in a variety of different areas of farming, she has found her way travelling across the country and has amassed thousands of followers on her social media pages in the process. You can find her on both Facebook and Instagram @Zoe Carter. The featured artist for the episode is The Ten Ton Tinnies with their song "Country Bars" You can find The Ten Ton Tinnies on Facebook and Instagram @thetentontinnies and on all the usual streaming services.

In his early twenties, Hayden Ashton's life revolved around work and making as much money as he possibly could. However, with the world at his feet, he found that money couldn't buy happiness and decided to hit the road with his family for a short road trip to escape it all and get away for a while. Since then, the families lives have never been the same, as they now live full time on the road travelling across Australia in a caravan. Hayden now has a new mission in life too - playing his guitar and singing at campsites and pubs around Australia with every cent made going towards Make A Wish Foundation. You can follow their journey on Instagram @therealaustraliandream. The featured artist for the episode is Brent Alock with his song "Simple Life" You can find Brent on Facebook and Instagram @brentalcockmusic and on all the usual streaming services.

Andrew Chapman has been photographing rural Australia (in particular woolsheds) since the 1970's, and has released a number of books on the topic since that time. He has also photographed a number of iconic Australian Politicians and musicians from across the world (among many other subjects) and he has no doubt been a huge influence on my own photography career. Andrew has an enormous amount of knowledge on the history of wool in Australia and it was a privilege to have him share it on the show during our chat. You can find Andrew on social Instagram @bigcheezoz and his website at andrewchapmanphotography.com The featured artist for the episode is Emily Hatton with her song "Red Wine and blue" You can find her on Instagram and Facebook @emilyhattonmusic and on all good streaming services. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and get in touch with me at thecutoutpodcast@gmail.com

Chantel McAlister is one of the most talented photographers you're ever likely to come across in Australia - and I can honestly say I would have to be one of her biggest fans. Starting out in Brisbane, she later found herself immersed in the Australian Bush, working in Woolsheds and taking photos of the places she worked at as she travelled across the country. She now has tens of thousands of followers across her social media platforms and works as a photography coach, helping others start up their own photography businesses and coaching them along the way. You can find Chantel on social media @chantelrenaephotography The featured artist for the episode is Brad Butcher with his song "Cutting Peoples Grass" you can find him on Instagram @bradbutcher_music and on all good streaming services. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and get in touch with me at thecutoutpodcast@gmail.com

At only 25 years old, Matt Williams has experienced a lot. From his early days growing up in Rural Victoria, Matt later joined the army and was eventually deployed to Afghanistan. After returning, Matt was later told on his 22nd birthday he had brain cancer. Through all this hardship, Matt has remained incredibly positive and humble despite dealing with his illness on a daily basis, and now shares his story on his Instagram account which has now over 20 thousand followers. In short, this man is an inspiration for people everywhere and you can find Matt on his Instagram account @willy.beating.cancer The featured artist for this episode is Will Day with his song "Won't Break Me" and you can find him on good streaming services and social media @willdaymusic. Make sure you subscribe and reach me at thecutoutpodcast@gmail.com for all inquiries!

Harry and Lauren have the best job in the world. Hands down. This young couple left Perth earlier this year in their 80's series Landcriuiser on a move across the country to Queensland, but this has now evolved into a hugely popular Instagram page and ton of sponsors and endorsements and a trip with no end in sight. Having both quit their jobs to make this happen, they haven't looked back and are now living every Australians dream as they make their way across the country with no plans along the way. If you have Instagram, be sure to follow them @hazandloztravelaus and go and have a look at the content they post from the amazing places they visit. The featured artist for this episode is Max Jackson with her song "Life Of The Party". Be sure to find her on instagram and Facebook @maxjacksonmusic. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and reach me at the cutoutpodcast@gmail.com

Jordan might just be the funniest man I've ever met. From his early days growing up in Far North Queensland, Jordan was no stranger to hard work. However life had him destined for bigger things, with dreams of being an actor since he was young. He has since moved to the Gold Coast and starred in roles such as the Australian war epic "Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan" alongside some of the biggest names in the Australian film industry. Most people however are familiar with him now for his social media page "Angry Christmas Productions" which has clocked over millions of views for his hilarious videos that he has written, directed and starred in. Despite all this, Jordan remains down to earth and loves a beer (or slab) as much as the rest of us. The featured artist for the episode is Dani Young with her song "Stepping Stones". You can find Dani on Facebook and Instagram @daniyoungmusic and on all the usual streaming apps. You can find Jordan @angrychristmasproductions on all the usual social media platforms.

Outback Truckers has been a staple part of every rural Australians TV diet for the past decade, so I'm sure Yogi is a man who needs no introduction to most of the regular listeners here. He has done everything from tree falling in Victoria to now running his own trucking business in W.A, where most of us are now familiar with him. He has definitely been one of the funnest guests I've had to interview, and is an absolute Legend of country Australia. The featured artist for the episode is Katie Jayne with her song "Why Can't You Love Me?" Be sure to go and check out Katie on all the usual streaming services, and social media @misskatiejaynemusic and follow Yogi on Instagram @Kendall_trucking_co_yogi

Lachie Davidson is one half of the Australian Bluegrass duo "The Davidson Brothers" and has also played alongside some of the biggest names Australian country music has on offer. He is a multi instrumentalist and has toured and recorded not only all over Australia but the world. We chatted all things Bluegrass and Country Music, and Lachie stares stories from the road and even plays the mandolin live on the podcast too. The featured artist for the episode is Brook Chivell with his song "Country Kinda Guy". Go and check out The Davidson Brothers on Instagram @davidson_brothers and Facebook @Davidson Brothers. You can find Brook Chivell on Facebook Instagram @brookchivellofficial Be sure to go and find them both on all good streaming services. Sponsors for the show are Gone Fencing @gonefencing, Spots and Stripes Earrings @spotsandstripesarrings and Avenue of Country @avenueofcountry.

Jeff Robinson is a family friend I have known my entire life, and has spend some of his best years working across Australia as a Shearer, including several years in New Zealand. He has seen the shearing industry change from his time as a learner in the 70's, through to the wide comb dispute until an injury in the Woolshed brought an end to his career in the early 90's. The featured artist for the episode is Katie Brooke With her song "Wanted Man" You can find Katie on Instagram @katiebrooke, and on all the usual streaming services.

Ringers Western is currently one of the biggest names in clothing in rural Australia, and Anika has been one of the main faces behind the brand since day 1. From its origins in Outback W.A to it's current breaking through in the American market, Anika talks about why the brand has been so successful and what it has taken to get there. The episodes featured artist is Jess Crossman with her song "Missed Calls" you can find Jess on instagram @jesscrossmanmusic and on all the usual streaming services. Be sure to go and follow Anika and Ringers Western on social media and support Australian businesses!

You might recognise Willie Cook from the ABC's T.V show "Outback Ringer", which features him alongside his wife Liz and two boys on their property Bauhinia Downs in the Northern Territory. However his story doesn't start there - Willie grew up in New Zealand farming Merino's, a far cry from where we find him today. We covered a lot in this chat, and you're not going to want to miss this interview! The featured artist is Sally Jane with her song "You and I". You can find her on social media @sallyjanemusic and on her website sallyjanemusic.com You can keep track of what Willie is up to on Instagram @wildbillcook