#128: James Blackmore | Behind the Bar and Beyond the Pub

James Blackmore is one of the Better Bloke Project’s biggest supporters, not only financially, but through the time, energy and effort he puts into bringing people together.

Through The Angler’s Inn in Wallaroo, where he is the manager, James has helped host multiple events in support of the project, including the annual Thunder Run.

Despite meeting James in Adelaide a few months ago and having countless conversations online, I realised I did not actually know much about the bloke behind the fundraisers.

While James and his family were travelling through multiple states, it felt like the perfect opportunity to sit down, get to know him properly and hear his story.

We talk about the role a pub can play beyond serving drinks. Being part of The Angler’s Inn gives James the opportunity to create space for conversations that many blokes might not have anywhere else. Sometimes it is easier to open up while sitting at the bar, attending an event or simply having a yarn with someone who is willing to listen.

Blokes do not often put this much work into supporting their community without having their own experiences, motivations and reasons for wanting to help others.

This episode goes beyond the events, fundraising and support to meet the bloke behind it all, and to understand why creating space for other blokes matters so much to him.

Listen on Spotify HERE

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Check out the Thunder Run here