Beers With A Miner

Engineer to Jumbo operator and podcaster. How did Matt Michael do that? Listen in as he shares what it is like working underground in mining in WA. Why did he start his podcast “Life of Mine?” Lots o…

Mad Mumzie was on the ABC Country hour in Qld. talking about her changed views on mining inquiries, and job security. Also heartfelt thoughts on the recent passing of a fellow mining family friend, C…

In this Happy hour episode we are hanging out with a guy named Terry who reached out to Mad Mumzie on Instagram. 

He goes by @FIFOInspo, and has lots of great videos mostly from his donga whilst work…

Paul Smith is a FIFO project manager with a passionate view on being proactive to help everyone enjoy and thrive in their FIFO jobs and life. Why did he delay his first offer to start a Fifo job, and…

Listen to find out what happens when the people who are usually asking you questions on site, are under the pump. Mad Mumzie has been watching the live stream of yet another inquiry and has a bit of …

Rick J Petersen from Men Of Change Australia talks about the importance of mentoring our boys, relationships, and why we need a spine-tingling reason to get home safely! Convo about Rick's mining con…

Jody Sainsbury is a coal train driver and author of High Heels to High Vis. Jo shares how she got into her job, gives a behind-the-scenes look at how train systems work, and provides a push for a pos…

Mad Mumzie’s sister chats about how things have changed for our mining industry. Secure your own oxygen mask first, working from home, physical distancing and re-framing Corona. Be sure to stay to th…

You may have had Woody come to your site and talk to your crew, or perhaps have seen his videos on you tube as he talks about safety and our choices? “The impact of hearing James Wood speak is someth…

Brett shares how he felt being so young working with men in an underground mine. What challenges did he face, the effects that FIFO, absence and isolation can have on workers and their families plus …

News of a newbie quitting because of sexual harassment on crew caused Mad Mumzie to go on a rant. In the lead up to International Women’s Day this made MM take a stand and speak out! More needs to be…

Dodgy course providers, how to find one you can trust and what does a dump truck operator and new starter package involve? ACTA GROUP’s Sean Allman shares his mining life and why he started a trainin…

Trish currently works for Adani Australia at the Carmichael Coal Mine as one of the Site Administrators. Prior to that she was at Rugby Run, another Adani project but this was building a solar farm o…

What do you need for a medical? How do they test for black lung disease and how can you prevent it? Who better to talk to than Mackay's very own Dr. John Mcintosh. MM sits down in the Doctor's office…

He chats to Mad Mumzie all about his mining adventures, his book Coal Faces and his collection of old mining equipment. Abc Radio Sydney Katherine from Background Briefing Podcast also came along to …

Why did they ask Mad Mumzie? What does Mackay's Mayor think about it? Strange going to Mackay Council Headquarters with a camera crew and saying “I'm here to see the Mayor.”

A random Facebook message…

Why has Monika been passionate about helping us to do the best we can with our money since she was 8 years old? Growing up in South Africa puts a whole new perspective on it, and what happened to her…

Mel from Prospect Recruitment shares her honest account of what she is looking for when hiring, and the processes. Resumes, interviews, engagement days and assessment centres, your social media profi…

It is also all about family help, partners, countdown timer, friends, messaging within the app and searching for others nearby on break or in a new camp. A convo about working in our industry, techno…

HHM's partner was trying to sleep for night shift when the quake struck. What did he feel? Does it affect the operation of mine sites? MM honestly didn't know. A chat helped, and some first hand know…