#132: Boots on the Ground: Community, Conversations and Moving Forward
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This week’s solo episode is a recap of a massive weekend on the road and a reminder of why being boots on the ground matters.
The Older But Not Wiser annual charity ride brought together more than 70 bikes, with incredible support from local businesses and everyone who attended. After the ride, Rob caught up with Ash and Thommo, who were stoked with how the day unfolded, particularly the conversations that happened along the way.
The Thunder Run also took place, with Rob and Brock joining the crew at the Anglers Inn. The atmosphere was unreal, and the afternoon included one of the biggest meat tray raffles you will ever see, with 30 meat packs up for grabs.
Across both rides, blokes opened up to Rob and Brock about what was happening in their lives. Many of them are not the type to normally talk about what they are carrying, but sometimes speaking with someone outside your usual circle makes it easier to take that first step. Those conversations can become a bridge to opening up with loved ones or seeking professional support.
Seeing that happen firsthand reinforced why Better Bloke Project is needed and why showing up in person remains such an important part of the work.
Rob also addresses the elephant in the room and clears up some confusion surrounding the charity & podcast. Better Bloke Project and Blokes Advice are separate and have no affiliation. Their shared history can make that unclear at times, but Rob and Brock are moving Better Bloke Project forward while Matty continues with Blokes Advice.
The episode also looks ahead to the Burnouts for Better Blokes raffle, launching October 21. It gives supporters the chance to win incredible money cannot buy memorabilia while helping the charity continue its work.
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Better Bloke Project is a grassroots charity run by a few blokes trying to help in a way that genuinely resonates with other blokes. There are no major corporate partners or big deals behind it. Everything we do is made possible by the people and communities who continue to back us.
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