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Copy Southbound Podcast

Bruce Gunter & Brendon Ryan

178 episodes

Copy Southbound is a Podcast that immortalises the real life stories from some of the great Pioneers of the Australian Trucking Industry. It brings to life what they have experienced and been able to achieve in such a demanding but rewarding industry and enables their stories to live on forever and be accessed by our future generations.

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  1. #19 TML | Joff van Ek

    · 55 min · S1 E19

    In this series Bruce sits down with Joff van Ek - CEO of the National Rescue and Critical Care group (NRACC) which is a for purpose social enterprise aiming to empower rural communities to respond to rescue and medical…

  2. 155. Shane Pendergast

    · 5 h 53 min · S6 E155

    We have been trying to get this podcast recorded for almost 4 years now and in that time we have become great mates with Shane. His commitment to safety and the education of the industry as a whole is second to none,…

  3. #18 TML | Meg Becker & Bruce Gunter

    · 57 min · S1 E18

    We decided to get Meg on the mic to discuss some of the changes that have been happening in and around the Compliance world with the recently update HVNL, Accreditation, SMS and much more. Just the beginning of more…

  4. 154. Allen and Therese Schipp

    · 3 h 20 min · S6 E154

    Every now and then we come across a story that has us captivated - And that's saying a lot because there are so many brilliant stories. Pete Schipp asked us to interview his Mum, Dad and Grandfather some time back and…

  5. 153. John Morris - Dubbo

    · 2 h 50 min · S6 E153

    We had a number of people ask us about interviewing John Morris so finally got out to Dubbo and looked him up. I wasn't sure what to expect as all I was told was that he was a highly regarded Insurance Broker - and it…

  6. 152. Rod Pilon

    · 2 h 36 min · S6 E152

    We finally got to catch up with Rod Pilon of Dubbo to record the story of this well known Great Western Plains operator. He's old school and a genuine country bloke who wears his heart on his sleeve, helps out the…

  7. 151. RFW | The story of Bob Whitehead

    · 3 h 12 min · S6 E151

    When it comes to iconic and uniquely Australian, nothing comes remotely close to our own RFW. These locally designed and built masterpieces were the brainchild of Robert 'Bob' Whitehead and for around 30 years were…

  8. 150. Joe Cassar

    · 3 h 21 min · S6 E150

    A special one for our 150th episode with the story of the amazing Joe Cassar. We always say how lucky we are to meet some of the nicest people doing Copy Southbound and Joe ticked that box. Extremely humble, respected…

  9. 149. Ian Smith

    · 3 h 45 min · S6 E149

    Something different today as we spoke with Ian Smith, a long retired but well known man with a history in truck sales. He was selling in the golden era through the 70's with some well known clients, delivering some…

  10. #17 TML | Shane Pendergast

    · 50 min · S1 E17

    The 5th installment of The Missing Link Podcast series with Shane Pendergast.

  11. #16 TML | Shane Pendergast

    · 58 min · S1 E16

    The 4th installment of The Missing Link Podcast Series with Shane Pendergast.

  12. 148. Steve Cox

    · 2 h 54 min · S6 E148

    We were recommended to catch up with Steve Cox in Corowa and had a great afternoon chatting about his career in trucks. From being a company driver working for a few iconic companies, Steve ended up running his own…

  13. #15 TML | Shane Pendergast

    · 1 h 07 min · S1 E15

    The 3rd installment of The Missing Link Podcast Series with Shane Pendergast.

  14. #14 TML | Shane Pendergast

    · 51 min · S1 E14

    Part 2 of the series with Shane Pendergast.

  15. 147. Mick Gardiner

    · 2 h 44 min · S6 E147

    This man, or more his vehicles, need no introduction to the Australian Trucking community. Mick Gardiner and his uniquely built working trucks were synonymous with class and function as they worked their way up and…

  16. #13 TML | Shane Pendergast

    · 53 min · S1 E13

    In this episode of The Missing Link Bruce sits down with Shane Pendergast. Shane is doing amazing work with Air Brake Systems and has some phenomenal insights into the data and technology in truck and trailer braking…

  17. #12 TML | Bruce & Brendon

    · 1 h 00 min · S1 E12

    How much do you know about Pre-Trip Inspections?

  18. 146. Peter 'LIZARD' Williams

    · 3 h 20 min · S6 E146

    "The Call of the Wild" was all it took for Lizard Williams to make the trek to the middle of the country and try his hand at road trains. The script was on the side of one of Noel Buntine's legendary Macks in a…

  19. #11 TML | Bruce & Brendon

    · 1 h 13 min · S1 E11

    In this episode of The Missing Link, Bruce and Brendon dive into the Fatigue Management discussion among several other topics such as the NHVR Master Code 2026. To access the Master Code, click the link below. Master…

  20. #10 TML | Steve Shearer - SARTA

    · 53 min · S1 E10

    In this episode, Bruce and Steve reveal an open letter sent to Copy Southbound from Darryl Foyle, former Sergeant within the Heavy Vehicle Enforcement Group (HVEG), SAPOL.

  21. 145. Ian Watson

    · 3 h 34 min · S6 E145 · Explicit

    Something different today as Bruce interviewed his mate Ian Watson from Bolinda in Victoria. Ian is an American truck enthusiast and hot rodder from way back and has been the Australian representative for the American…

  22. #9 TML | Bruce Gunter & Brendon Ryan

    · 59 min · S1 E9

    In this episode of The Missing Link, Brendon joins Bruce to have a chat about Fatigue, the upcoming changes to the NHVR's Accreditation Scheme and a range of other topics.

  23. #8 - Gillian Bristow | Bristow Legal - PART 2

    · 1 h 07 min

    Part 2 of our conversation with Gillian Bristow from Bristow Legal. A big part of this episode focuses on Subcontractor Management, a critical issue in our industry right now.

  24. 144. Vin Monahan - Colac

    · 2 h 57 min · S6 E144 · Explicit

    Sometimes we come across some absolute gems and Vinnie was one of them. While Bruce was still down in the Victorian Gippsland area, he received a call from Paul Groves of Colac, asking if he had time to catch up with…

  25. #7 - Gillian Bristow | Bristow Legal

    · 1 h 13 min · S1 E7

    In this episode Bruce is joined by Gillian Bristow from Bristow Legal. Gillian has been involved with the Australian heavy vehicle industry for 30 years and she specialises in contract negotiations, contractual and…

  26. #6 - Part 2 | Paul Alsbury - NHVR & Steve Shearer - SARTA

    · 1 h 05 min

    Part 2 of our conversation with Paul Alsbury | Executive Director Statutory Compliance at the NHVR and Steve Shearer | South Australian Road Transport Association (SARTA).

  27. 143. Jim Riordan | Riordan Grain

    · 3 h 48 min · S6 E143

    In this episode Bruce sits down with Jim Riordan of Riordan Grain. This is an amazing story of someone who has built an unbelievably successful business from the ground up and has displayed world leading innovation. An…

  28. #5 Paul Alsbury - NHVR & Steve Shearer - SARTA

    · 1 h 32 min · S1 E5

    In this episode Bruce sits down with Paul Alsbury | Executive Director Statutory Compliance at the NHVR and Steve Shearer | South Australian Road Transport Association (SARTA).

  29. #4 Steve Shearer | SARTA

    · 1 h 10 min · S1 E4

    In this episode Bruce sits down one on one with Steve Shearer from the South Australian Road Transport Association (SARTA) for another fantastic discussion.

  30. 142. David and Andrew Derham - Derham's Transport

    · 3 h 42 min · S6 E142

    We managed to get down to Lara and catch up with father and son, David and Andrew Derham. Their transport business is well known in the area with their fleet of tippers a common sight on the highways in the Melbourne…

  31. #3 Steve Shearer - SARTA & Sharon Middleton - Whiteline Transport | Part 3

    · 1 h 18 min · S1 E3

    Part 3 of the Series with Steve Shearer from the South Australian Road Transport Association and Sharon Middleton from Whiteline Transport.

  32. #2 - Sham Contracting | Steve Shearer & Sharon Middleton Part 2

    · 1 h 26 min · S1 E2

    Part 2 of the series with Steve Shearer from the South Australian Road Transport Association (SARTA) and Sharon Middleton from Whiteline Transport where we discuss Sham Contracting.

  33. 141. Durkin's Thorpdale

    · 5 h 52 min · S6 E141 · Explicit

    Thorpdale is synonymous with potato cartage and the Durkin name is right amongst it. With Michael Durkin kicking off the transport business on the family farm, he was known for some pretty flash gear for the era. His…

  34. #1 - Steve Shearer - SARTA & Sharon Middleton - Whiteline Transport | Australia's Fuel Crisis

    · 1 h 08 min · S1 E1

    In Part 1 of the series with Steve Shearer - SARTA and Sharon Middleton - Whiteline Transport we discuss the current fuel crisis facing the Australian Trucking Industry.

  35. The Missing Link | Prelude Episode

    · 25 min

    The Missing Link Podcast pulls back the curtain on what really happens when things go wrong in the heavy vehicle industry, from incident investigations and prosecutions through to the compliance gaps that cause them.…

  36. 140. Norm & Nola Bransgrove

    · 5 h 50 min · S6 E140

    One of the nicest things about doing Copy Southbound is the terrific people we meet who share our passion for our transport industry. Bruce had the opportunity to sit with Norm and Nola Bransgrove, something they'd bee…

  37. 139. Wayne Shegog

    · 5 h 00 min · S6 E139 · Explicit

    Bruce has known Wayne for many years through the vintage truck scene, admiring Wayne's stunning and well-travelled needle nosed Kenworth that frequents events everywhere. Wayne has had a long career in the trucking…

  38. 138. Chris 'Squeeker' Overend

    · 3 h 51 min · S6 E138

    The Overend name is legendary in the East Gippsland area of Victoria so it was fitting that Bruce was finally able to catch up with Chris 'Squeeker' Overend. Squeeker is well known in transport circles due to his…

  39. 137. Grant Elliott – Elliott's Landscape Supplies

    · 2 h 58 min · S6 E137

    Whenever we talk about favourite colour schemes, Bruce never shuts up about Elliott's of Tumut so it was only fitting that he finally made it down there for an interview. Bruce sat with Grant Elliott, son of the…

  40. 136. Paul Cootes – Cootes Quarry Products

    · 2 h 20 min · S6 E136

    They say that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree and that applies to two of the nicest people we know. We thought that Geoff Cootes was a terrific bloke and then we met his brother Paul - they obviously came from…

  41. 135. Leigh Hudson | Iconic Replicas

    · 2 h 27 min · S6 E135

    Everyone has a story and Leigh Hudson is no exception. Following an early start into a career as a driver, Leigh progressed to owning his own truck before a dream became reality with the launch of his Iconic Replicas…

  42. 134. Mick Best - LINFOX

    · 3 h 11 min · S5 E134

    Copy Southbound has been trying to get an interview with Lindsay Fox for some time and although it hasn't happened as yet, the next best thing was a chat with Lindsay's long term, right hand man Mick Best. Apart from…

  43. 133. Graeme Hovey – Hovey's Geelong

    · 1 h 58 min · S5 E133

    Bruce's long term mate Melissa Van Look has been Graeme's neighbour for many years and after hearing his stories from the days gone, she lined up a fantastic interview with him to share his past. The Hovey name is well…

  44. 132. Gerry Hicks - Hicks Contracting

    · 3 h 21 min · S5 E132

    Gerry Hicks' outstanding W Model Kenworth cemented his status amongst truck enthusiasts many years ago however, there's far more to him than having an iconic truck. A meticulous operator, Gerry built a very successful…

  45. 131. Goz Dawson

    · 3 h 03 min · S5 E131

    The stunning fleet of Goz Dawson's are a fixture on our roads and stand out in their varying green and white livery. Bruce got the chance to sit with a very humbled Goz at his home recently and discovered a man who has…

  46. 130. Johnno Johnson

    · 3 h 19 min · S5 E130

    We first met Johnno Johnson at the Kenworth Klassic when he travelled down from Dalby just over 12 months ago. Apart from being a lovely bloke, we were taken with his beautiful factory Gold Nugget SAR still sporting…

  47. 129. Andy Soutar

    · 2 h 45 min · S5 E129

    Our good mate Paul Biagini lined up this interview with an initially reluctant Andy Soutar and we couldn't be happier. Men like this were legendary on our highways but when you speak with them, they're humble and were…

  48. 128. Peter & Chris Betts

    · 2 h 54 min · S5 E128 · Explicit

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  49. 127. Bill Hamilton

    · 3 h 06 min · S5 E127 · Explicit

    Bruce ran into John Hamilton from Minlaton, South Australia while on a trip to Adelaide and heard all about his old man Bill. We were able to get back across there a few months later and caught up with Bill for a great…

  50. 126. Iain Cann

    · 3 h 28 min · S5 E126 · Explicit

    We first met Iain Cann through our mate, Mick Cefai, owner of the legendary "K Whopper" Kenworth. When Mick got it home, he found out that Iain was the original owner of the truck having bought it from Kenworth…

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