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Proper True Yarn

Proper True Yarn: Comedy, Storytelling, Adventure

300 episodes · Explicit

Welcome to "Proper True Yarn," the podcast that takes you on a rollicking journey through the wildest, funniest, and most extraordinary stories from around the globe. Join your host, the one and only Knuckles from Country Trucker Caps, as he sits down with an eclectic array of captivating individuals, each armed with a remarkable tale to share. Buckle up for a whirlwind adventure as we dive headfirst into the rich tapestry of human experiences. With a mix of humor, heart, and sheer audacity, our guests regale us with their most unforgettable yarns. From heartwarming anecdotes that tug at your emotions to sidesplitting tales that leave you doubled over in laughter, "Proper True Yarn" promises an electrifying blend of storytelling unlike any other.Whether it's a daring escapade across far-flung lands, an encounter with the supernatural that defies explanation, or simply a slice of life that resonates with the universal human spirit, our podcast uncovers the gems that make our world a truly captivating place.So, grab your favorite pair of Country Trucker Caps and prepare to be enthralled. Tune in to "Proper True Yarn" as Knuckles and his spirited guests weave a tapestry of the extraordinary, reminding us all that life's most incredible moments are often just a story away. Remember, it's not just a tale – it's a proper true yarn!#propertrueyarn

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  1. Locked Up in Cape Town

    · 15 min · Episode 342 · Explicit

    On a rugby league tour to South Africa, Jonny Raithby thought the biggest danger was sharks in the harbour—until unmarked cops threw him and his mates into the back of a van. With bloodied legs, a drunken swim, and a…

  2. Hypnotised & Hunted

    · 13 min · Episode 341 · Explicit

    Knuckles sits back while Jonny Raithby unloads two belters. First up: the night a comedy hypnotist picked a shy 17-year-old Jonny and sent him under—bear-hugging his coach in undies, dancing, and miming golf swings…

  3. From Dewsbury to Down Under

    · 15 min · Episode 340 · Explicit

    Knuckles sits down with West Yorkshire’s own Jonny Raithby (Dewsbury) for a raw look at working-class England, rugby league obsession, and the darker edges of UK football culture. Jonny explains how towns get hooligan…

  4. Komodo Dragons, Robin Williams & the Wildest Pub Brawl – Nick Capper Unleashed

    · 29 min · Episode 339 · Explicit

    In this Proper True Yarn, Knuckles sits down with comedian Nick Capper for an unfiltered ride through absurd humour, outrageous life stories, and pure Aussie chaos. From his dream of honeymooning with Komodo dragons to…

  5. Nick Capper’s Wildest Comedian Road Stories

    · 11 min · Episode 338 · Explicit

    In this Proper True Yarn episode, Knuckles sits down with one of Australia’s funniest comedians, Nick Capper, for a no-holds-barred run of chaotic road stories. From getting obliterated on weed gummies with Ari Shaffir…

  6. From Viral Rib Joke to Opening for Matt Rife

    · 13 min · Episode 337 · Explicit

    n this episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, Knuckles welcomes comedian Nick Capper for a fast-paced yarn about stand-up, the wild unpredictability of small-town gigs, and the unexpected doors a viral joke can…

  7. Nick Capper’s Cancer Close Call

    · 22 min · Episode 336 · Explicit

    Comedian Nick Capper joins Knuckles for a brutally honest and hilariously raw yarn about surviving testicular cancer. From discovering a tiny lump during Melbourne’s lockdown, to enduring awkward scans with a little…

  8. Robin Williams at Happy Feet 2

    · 20 min · Episode 335 · Explicit

    In this cracking yarn, comedian Nick Capper shares the night Robin Williams rocked a Sydney comedy crowd while in town for Happy Feet 2. From sprinting across the city to catch the legend live, to nervously telling him…

  9. The Untold Goc's Stories with Nick Capper

    · 15 min · Episode 334 · Explicit

    Comedian Nick Capper joins the Proper True Yarn Podcast for a chaotic tribute to one of Australian comedy’s wildest cult heroes – Aaron “Gox” Gocs. From parking miles away from the airport and walking the highway in…

  10. Afros on Fire & Esky Lid Games – Nick Capper’s Wild Bush Doof Tales

    · 13 min · Episode 333 · Explicit

    Comedian Nick Capper joins Knuckles for a chaotic trip down memory lane, swapping stories from Australia’s wildest bush events and B&S balls. From having his afro set on fire multiple times, to witnessing the bizarre…

  11. Cassowaries, Pelicans & Punch Ons – The Wild Side of Dave from Our Cow

    · 12 min · Episode 332 · Explicit

    In this loose and laugh-filled Proper True Yarn episode, Knuckles fires quick questions at Dave from Our Cow, uncovering everything from his grooming habits to his dream of eating a cassowary. The lads swap wild party…

  12. From Pit to Paddock – How Two Broke Farmers Built a Meat Empire

    · 20 min · Episode 331 · Explicit

    In this Proper True Yarn episode, Knuckles sits down with Dave from Our Cow for a raw and inspiring conversation about going from broke coal miners to running a multi-million-dollar meat business. Dave opens up about…

  13. Grass, Grain & Grit – The Truth About Aussie Meat

    · 8:59 · Episode 330 · Explicit

    In this Proper True Yarn episode, Knuckles sits down with Dave from Our Cow for a raw and honest chat about the realities of producing quality meat in Australia. They break down the difference between grain-fed and…

  14. From Drought to Doorstep – The Our Cow Story

    · 16 min · Episode 329 · Explicit

    In this inspiring Proper True Yarn episode, we sit down with Dave from Our Cow, Australia’s largest online meat company. From battling drought and debt on his first farm to building a nationwide network of farmers,…

  15. Tattooed Commitment & Tiger Dreams

    · 12 min · Episode 328 · Explicit

    In this fiery and fun episode, world champion boxer Viviana returns with more chaos, heart, and wild yarns. From the moment her partner Ben called her “too fat” on date night to the billion-dollar dream of flying her…

  16. Fighting Alone in a Colombian Nightclub – Viviana Ruiz’s Wild Road to World Champion

    · 21 min · Episode 327 · Explicit

    World flyweight champion Viviana Ruiz shares her rawest yarn yet—her insane journey from total underdog to global boxing elite. In this episode, Viviana reveals how she flew solo to Colombia with no team, fought in a…

  17. Too Small, Too Old, Too Dangerous – Viviana’s Warpath to the Top

    · 12 min · Episode 326 · Explicit

    World champ Viviana Ruiz returns for another high-octane yarn, diving deep into the brutal and unlikely road she took to become a professional boxer. From lying about her weight to get fights, to getting bashed by…

  18. From Hangovers to World Titles – The Viviana Ruiz Story

    · 16 min · Episode 325 · Explicit

    Viviana Ruiz went from blackout nights and homesickness to becoming the WBA Women’s Flyweight World Champion—and this yarn is nothing short of jaw-dropping. Starting boxing at 32, after leaving Colombia and giving up a…

  19. Two Punch Knockout & Monkey Business – Ben Savva Unplugged

    · 9:08 · Episode 324 · Explicit

    In this laugh-filled Proper True Yarn episode, boxing coach Ben Sava opens up about everything from billion-dollar dreams to the most famous fighters he’s met. He recalls the wildest fight of his life—including the…

  20. Sleeping in Stairwells & Swinging at Giants

    · 14 min · Episode 323 · Explicit

    Ben Savva is back with another ripper yarn—this time diving into the raw beginnings of his boxing journey in Australia. From sleeping in a stairwell to coaching a Colombian world champion, Ben reflects on how he…

  21. Heartbreak, Hostels & a Mouthguard Job Interview

    · 13 min · Episode 322 · Explicit

    In this raw and wild yarn, boxing coach Ben Savva shares how he hit absolute rock bottom—dumped, broke, and living in a hostel—only to rebuild his life from scratch in Australia. After a mad breakup and losing…

  22. From Gym Owner to Stripper Chaos: The Ben Savva Exit Story

    · 13 min · Episode 321 · Explicit

    Boxing coach Ben Savva steps into the Proper True Yarn hot seat and delivers a wild, raw yarn about his early days owning a gym in the UK—when Saturday nights meant beers, benders, and busted glass bottles. From…

  23. Eight Greeks, A Warthog & The Will to Change – Dean MRKCFIT Returns

    · 19 min · Episode 320 · Explicit

    Dean MRKCFIT is back with Knuckles for another wild ride full of laughs, lessons, and lunacy. From brawling with nightclub bouncers in Mykonos to turning his life around after 11 years inside, Dean’s yarns hit harder…

  24. International Brawling with Dean Marks

    · 10 min · Episode 319 · Explicit

    Dean MRKCFIT is back, and this time he’s bringing fists, fire, and fury to the Proper True Yarn Podcast. Knuckles and Dean dive headfirst into the brutal, no-escape world of the International Brawling Championship…

  25. From Rock Bottom to MRKCFIT: The Redemption of Dean Marks

    · 16 min · Episode 318 · Explicit

    After 11 years behind bars, Dean “MRKCFIT” Marks returns to Proper True Yarn to share the real turning point of his life — a brutal past, a moment of reckoning, and the mental transformation that sparked his fitness…

  26. Sleeping in Mangroves & Settling Scores: Deano’s Wild Ride

    · 17 min · Episode 317 · Explicit

    In this gripping follow-up yarn, Dean Marks returns with tales from the road — from sleeping on car bonnets in Bowen’s mangroves at 15 to picking fruit with wild units across rural Australia. He dives deep into the…

  27. 14 Years in Queenslands Toughest Prisons with Dean Marks

    · 20 min · Episode 316 · Explicit

    Dean Marks joins the pod to share an unfiltered journey from nightclub chaos in Rockhampton to 14 years inside some of Queensland’s toughest prisons. From all-in pub brawls to navigating racial tensions behind bars,…

  28. Still Wearing Boots at 1am – Life After Origin

    · 10 min · Episode 315 · Explicit

    Jarrod Wallace is back with more cracking yarns from his Origin days—this time unpacking what it’s like after the final whistle. From rolling straight into Titans duty with adrenaline still pumping, to wild…

  29. Off the Back Fence with Jarrod Wallace

    · 14 min · Episode 314 · Explicit

    From Origin heartbreak to hero status, Jarrod Wallace brings a proper yarn for the ages. He takes us behind the scenes of Queensland’s legendary 2017 State of Origin win, sharing everything—from getting the call-up and…

  30. Death Row, Bundy & Six Escape Attempts

    · 17 min · Episode 313 · Explicit

    From surviving next to Ted Bundy on Death Row to six wild escape attempts—including hiding in a hole like a hunted animal—John Merritt’s story is one of the most hectic yet. In this yarn, Jack Laurence returns with…

  31. Revenge, Escape & a Murder He Didn’t Commit

    · 13 min · Episode 312 · Explicit

    What starts as a man’s mission to avenge his sister’s near-death turns into one of the wildest prison yarns you’ll ever hear. Jack Laurence returns with the story of Nosakhare “Nosa” Anamanu — who intentionally got…

  32. Wrongfully Caged: The Story of Temüjin Kensu

    · 17 min · Episode 311 · Explicit

    Jack Laurence is back with one of the most unbelievable true crime stories you’ll ever hear. Temüjin Kensu has been locked up for 38 years—life without parole—for a murder he couldn’t possibly have committed. With nine…

  33. The Inmate Who Sued P. Diddy: Jack Laurence Returns

    · 17 min · Episode 310 · Explicit

    Podcast host Jack Laurence is back with one of the craziest stories yet—an inmate who conned the U.S. justice system, sued Sean “P. Diddy” Combs for $100 million, won, and had the paperwork to (seemingly) back it all…

  34. Inmates, Hitmen & the Hacker Underground – Jack Laurence Unleashed

    · 17 min · Episode 309 · Explicit

    From death row to international fugitives, podcaster Jack Laurence has heard it all—and on this Proper True Yarn, he shares the wildest tales behind One Minute Remaining and Wanted. Jack lifts the lid on America’s…

  35. Busted Bodies, Billionaire Dreams & Bushfire Beards – Copeland Signs Off

    · 14 min · Episode 308 · Explicit

    In the final yarn of the series, AFL premiership player Robbie “Bushy” Copeland opens up about the wildest player he played with, the toughest teammates, and the brutal realities of life after footy. From dreams of…

  36. $150 a Week and a Broken Smile – The Real Pay of a Premiership Player

    · 10 min · Episode 307 · Explicit

    In this yarn, Robbie Copeland strips back the glitz of AFL glory and shares the brutal reality of footy finances in the early 2000s. From earning just $150 a week while juggling footy and furniture removal, to being…

  37. Breaking Teeth and Buckley’s Ego – Copeland’s Grand Final Redemption

    · 12 min · Episode 306 · Explicit

    In the third instalment with AFL legend Robbie Copeland, we dive into the peak of his playing days – a standout season capped by shutting down Nathan Buckley in the 2003 Grand Final. From copping a flying elbow that…

  38. Tiger Woods of the AFL & Bin Truck Hangovers – Robbie Copeland

    · 15 min · Episode 305 · Explicit

    AFL great Robbie Copeland returns for another red-hot yarn, diving into the wild tales of premiership glory, Mad Monday madness, and footy folklore. From Don King helping Jason Akermanis seal a Nike deal in Vegas to…

  39. From Missed Drafts to Medals: Robbie Copeland’s Premiership Yarn

    · 13 min · Episode 304 · Explicit

    In this Proper True Yarn episode, former Brisbane Lions AFL star Robbie Copeland takes us back to the glory days—when footy was raw, tough, and full of character. From missing the draft twice to winning a premiership…

  40. Flames, Fuck Ups & Full Send Recoveries

    · 15 min · Episode 298 · Explicit

    From a race car bursting into flames mid-lap to torching a ute on the trailer before the race even finished, this yarn with Scott Risky is absolute chaos in the best way. Brett and Risky trade full-throttle stories…

  41. Rental Carnage & Towie Close Calls

    · 17 min · Episode 297 · Explicit

    From flogging rental vans around racetracks to dodging speeding trucks in a midnight highway near-miss, Scott Risky is back with Brett for another unfiltered yarn session. They dive into some of the loosest rental car…

  42. Wreckage & Reality – The Hardest Yarns from the Tow Yard

    · 14 min · Episode 296 · Explicit

    In this confronting episode, host and former funeral director Brett sits down again with Scott Andriske to share the darkest, rawest side of life on the road. From a catastrophic bus crash that tore through homes and…

  43. SeaWorld Crash Recovery – Helicopters, Heartbreak & High-Stakes Towing

    · 12 min · Episode 295 · Explicit

    In one of the most confronting episodes yet, Scott Andriske returns to unpack the full story behind the infamous SeaWorld helicopter crash. From getting the New Year’s Day callout while his whole family was overseas,…

  44. Road Bashers, Rocket Corn & Races Around the World – Scott Risky’s Chaos Chronicles

    · 17 min · Episode 294 · Explicit

    From launching pistons through the house to nearly blowing up the yard with a corn-firing spud gun, this episode with Scott “Risky" Andriske is absolute bedlam in the best way. The Logan tow truck legend shares wild…

  45. Dodging Bulls, Donuts with Vettel & Billion-Dollar Dreams – Ricky Collard Unleashed

    · 19 min · Episode 293 · Explicit

    In this final yarn with GT champ Ricky Collard, the stories hit top gear. From almost making it to F1, to wild parties in paddocks and burnouts with Sebastian Vettel in Christian Horner’s driveway – Ricky lets loose…

  46. Sweat, Speed & Sausages – Inside 24-Hour Racing with Ricky Collard

    · 11 min · Episode 292 · Explicit

    Strap in for a full-throttle ride with British GT champ Ricky Collard as he breaks down the brutal reality of 24-hour racing – from sleep-deprived stints at 3AM to smelling sausages while ripping past German bogans in…

  47. Millions to Make It, Nothing to Take It – The Cost of Racing with Ricky Collard

    · 16 min · Episode 291 · Explicit

    Ever wondered what it really costs to become a professional race car driver? British GT Champion Ricky Collard lays it all out in this jaw-dropping episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast. From $500,000 karting seasons…

  48. From Broken Bones to British GT Glory – Ricky Collard’s Flat-Out Yarn

    · 13 min · Episode 290 · Explicit

    Strap in for this absolute belter of an episode as British GT champion Ricky Collard drops by the Proper True Yarn Podcast. From growing up on a farm with more horsepower than luxury to racing against names like…

  49. Top 3 Operator, Bottomless Banter – Trev’s Toolbox Chat

    · 7:44 · Episode 289 · Explicit

    In this episode, the third-best machinery operator in the world (self-proclaimed but heavily decorated), Trev 966, joins the Proper True Yarn Podcast for a round of hard laughs and heavy yarns. From shaggy pickup lines…

  50. Shooters, Shit-Stirrers & Yabby-itis – Trev 966 Reloaded

    · 13 min · Episode 288 · Explicit

    Third-best operator in the world (self-declared but unchallenged), Trev 966 returns to spin another cracking set of yarns from the bush — this time featuring rogue kangaroo shooters, near-death gun mishaps, burning…

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