Couple of Blokes

The Ox is up in regional Victoria renovating a house, Marko is in Melbourne, and we thought we'd smack out a bonus pod discussing the Anzac weekend of AFL. The boys give their tips for the weekend, and in a conversation about injuries, Ox comments that Round Zero was a dreadful idea from the AFL and it will never happen again. Hard to argue.

At the start of the season, Ox tipped the Pies for the flag, Marko tipped Brisbane. Have they changed their view on the Flag Favourites? Yep, both have. We discuss, and they are both unhappy about the team they feel is likely to win this year.

See you tomorrow for the normal pod - our final pod of Season 1/2024, before a two week break for the boys.

We're here thanks to Paul & Kurt at the E&S Trading Clearance Centre in Clayton, Melbourne on Dandenong Road - right opposite Ikea. After an incredible deal on amazing gear? You won't believe the prices! We'd love you to follow a Couple of Blokes,and get involved with the show on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. If you've got a comment or feedback, feel free to send a voicemail to Ox and Marko here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast wherever you listen!

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Marko has come in red-hot today, he is pissed off with a certain thing that some men do. He’s not happy, and thinks it is ridiculous. However, when women do this same thing, he reckons it's great. 

We then discover that Ox has launched an instagram page called 'The Ox Presents'. See it here. It sounds a bit wanky but it’s for his speaking work - it’s a professional page, and he has a new website as well called davidschwarz.com.au. He’s disappointed at the lack of hits to his website. So do him a favour and hit it up. Third Man thinks he has discovered a flaw on the site, which embarrassingly for him is proven to be incorrect. Awkward.

And Marko reckons humans are weak because we aren’t living long enough. He reckons we should be making it to our 120’s. Ox doesn’t agree, he doesn’t want to be a burden, he’d rather slink off into the sunset.

Ox talks about Marko being consistently inappropriate on Twitter when he was drunk many years ago, on one occasion he thought he was sending a text message, but he was sending a tweet, one which wasn’t fit for public consumption. It was addressed via an intervention at the radio station where the big bosses pulled him in for a meeting. Ox talks about 'drunk rationalising', which is where you can rationalise anything when you’re drunk. This was how he ended up buying the Ab King Pro which he never used.

We chat about Marko being called a Cooker online by some randoms. We’re not sure he is a cooker, although he is convinced that there are aliens who have visited earth. Leads to a chat about left and right in politics, and what it means and where the boys sit. And Ox reveals a theory he has on restaurants, particularly Chinese restaurants. And we reckon he is bang on. We’d love your thoughts on his theory. And then Ox gives us some comments on cooking ducks. Ox and Marko then bring up the grape stealing issue again. Time to move on from this ludicrous issue.

Which brings us to Marko and his lack of shopping knowledge. Marko says he has not once bought the groceries, so we put him to the test on grocery prices. Does he pass? Noooo, he fails miserably. Marko calls plums a ’stupid fruit’. Ox makes the comment that rich people dress down, and don’t wear expensive clothes. And that is why they are rich. Which leads to some possibly racist impressions from both Ox and Marko.

Plenty of feedback this week, keep it coming, we want to hear your comments, questions and criticisms.

We're here thanks to Paul & Kurt at the E&S Trading Clearance Centre in Clayton, Melbourne on Dandenong Road - right opposite Ikea. After an incredible deal on amazing gear? You won't believe the prices! We'd love you to follow a Couple of Blokes,and get involved with the show on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. If you've got a comment or feedback, feel free to send a voicemail to Ox and Marko here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast wherever you listen!

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Another big pod this week, which starts with Ox and Marko sailing very close to defaming a member of the team. Dennis Denuto may have a case on his hands here after Ox and Marko absolutely line up Third Man and layer plenty of mayo on a certain situation. This may be the final pod ever.

But we recover. And Ox has a business idea that he believes will make billions, not millions, but billions for anyone who is renovating. This product Ox has invented sounds a bit strange, but Marko is genuinely impressed with the concept and reckons it will work.

Ox has also seen a new golf ball that goes 25 yards further than other golf balls, they're expensive, but he rates them. Marko points out that they are illegal for competition and tells the story of a pro golfer called Jumbo who used 'hot balls' in competition. But Marko reckons if you use these with your mates, you'll hit longer, and they'll never know.

There has been another incident of dogs taking dumps on nature strips. We discuss possible punishments for owners who allow this to happen.

Ox reveals he is a listener to the love songs radio station Smooth FM, and he is sick of hearing them playing a certain song 3 times a day. Have they? We do the research and reveal if Ox is correct. When he's not listening to Smooth, Ox loves a good podcast, and he has discovered a new one that he is riveted to and reckons we need to check out. It's called 'Shadow of Doubt'.

Marko asks Ox if he remembers Blankety Blanks, which he does of course, but Ox has never heard of the crow call that Graham Kennedy was famous for. We then chat about older TV shows that we liked. Ox reveals a fun fact about the TV show Thunderbirds, and Marko decides that Ox should bring more stats to the pod.

We then discuss the perfect murder technique. If you had to murder someone how would you do it, what is the perfect way to get away with it. Ox has a couple of options he'd go with, Marko has an approach he'd use, and Third Man has a technique he would use. Ox and Marko are unimpressed with Third Man's murder technique.

Speaking of crime - Ox has an update on Trev the burglar. Pod listener Justin has asked if we can get Trev on the pod, Marko agrees, but Ox says it is not a good idea given Trev is a bit of a wildcard.

Ox has a Can Will Still Be Friends scenario for Marko to do with wine and dinner parties. Leading to a regifting conversation.

Plenty of feedback this week. Marko copping a whack for not delivering Ricky Ponting, deservedly so. And plenty of people pumping up Ox's performances calling the footy on SEN. And there is another whack, this time for Ox from pod listener Tim, also well deserved.

We're here thanks to Paul & Kurt at the E&S Trading Clearance Centre in Clayton, Melbourne on Dandenong Road - right opposite Ikea. After an incredible deal on amazing gear? You won't believe the prices! We'd love you to follow a Couple of Blokes,and get involved with the show on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. If you've got a comment or feedback, feel free to send a voicemail to Ox and Marko here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast wherever you listen!

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A short bonus pod today, Marko spent easter in Adelaide and has come back raving about the joint - but Ox discovers a huge, completely unbelievable hole in Marko's Australian history knowledge - so much so that initially we all thought he was joking....but no.

Ox and Marko chat about the fights last night, Ox was happy to see Kane Cornes 'knocked into next week'.

We chat Gather Round, and Ox as our resident AFL expert gives us his tips for the weekend, and reckons he'll get 9 this weekend. He's excited about the Dees this weekend. He also says that West Coast are the worst team he has seen since Fitzroy, and outlines what he'd do to fix them.

We're here thanks to Paul & Kurt at the E&S Trading Clearance Centre in Clayton, Melbourne on Dandenong Road - right opposite Ikea. After an incredible deal on amazing gear? You won't believe the prices! We'd love you to follow a Couple of Blokes,and get involved with the show on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. If you've got a comment or feedback, feel free to send a voicemail to Ox and Marko here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast wherever you listen!

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Marko's come in with a schmick new haircut and is frustrated that Ox's business idea of 'Shut Up Cut' doesn't exist. Ox brings up the news that Turkish Airways are flying to Australia now, and given you can get cheap hair transplants in Turkey - he suggests a special fight branded 'Turkish Hairways' to handle the demand.

Speaking of planes, Marko had a great experience this week. It's an insight into how the other half live. This may involve private jets and exclusive golf courses around the world. Marko has stars in his eyes. Ox and Third Man are extremely jealous. Marko tells us about what he thinks might be a good itinerary, Ox offers tips and tries to invite himself along. Bear in mind at the moment it's all hypothetical, the honchos at the travel company are yet to sign off on it. Will it happen? Marko reckons it's a monty. We think it's a long shot.

Ox gives us an update on the Canberra story and how he was whacked with excess baggage. He talked about it last week, and again this week. It's clearly a sore point given he much he's banging on about it. Speaking of not shutting up about stuff. Marko goes back to this potential trip, and he wants to know Ox's and Third Man's dream trip. We find out that Marko has been to Paris 3 times, and spent a month in China, but did not visit the Eiffel Tower, or the Great Wall of China. Seems a pretty major oversight.

Marko gives an update on his Ponting investigation. He suspects that Punter may be annoyed with him because he hasn't pumped up his golfing ability.

Ox has seen a bloke jogging today, in nippy, early morning weather, and he reckons this bloke is a wanker. He explains why. Marko wants to know if there are any shirtless pics of the Ox from his playing days floating around?

Lots of feedback this week. Keep it coming, we love it. Family member Sam has a business idea suggestion for Ox and Marko. Family member Michael has a 'Can We Still Be Friends' question for Marko - Michael is clearly a Talk Birdie To Me podcast listener because this exact scenario occurred a fortnight ago when Nick O'Hern returned from Tara Iti in New Zealand but did not bring Marko a cap. Hear that here in Ep55 of Talk Birdie.

Ox mentions that David Neitz has opened a brewery at Bells Beach for his Brewmanity beer, which raises money for MND - and Marko is keen to do a podcast from the brewery. Then, Marko starts getting political and gives GST advice to the government. Could a run for political office be on the cards for Marko ? You heard it here first.

And family member Dean has sent some audio in that he has requested we play on the podcast. We oblige. Then, after last weeks joke debacle where neither Ox or Marko could find a possum joke, this week we get back on track.

We're here thanks to Paul & Kurt at the E&S Trading Clearance Centre in Clayton, Melbourne on Dandenong Road - right opposite Ikea. After an incredible deal on amazing gear? You won't believe the prices! We'd love you to follow a Couple of Blokes,and get involved with the show on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. If you've got a comment or feedback, feel free to send a voicemail to Ox and Marko here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast wherever you listen!

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Breaking news. This week the podcast kicks off with an update from Marko on 'Operation Bourbon and Beefsteak in Toorak'. He has discovered something about Ricky Ponting that may explain the lack of traction in getting Punter on the pod. Ox has a crack at Marko, and then we raise the Wayne Carey guest spot that Ox has promised - so, Ox calls Duck live on the pod, with no warning, to have a chat.

Ox has bought a new car, well a second-hand one, and he bought it in Canberra. But there was a shock for him, not to do with the car, but to do with the flight up. Ox's trip up was on Jetstar, and he was unhappy about some excess baggage charges, particularly given the flight was already expensive. Ox reckons airlines are rinsing us on flight prices to Canberra. Marko comes up with a killer slogan for Rex Airlines....it could be a winner!

And then Marko talks about when he was in Canberra last year and bumped into three nutbags: Jacqui Lambie, Pauline Hanson and Bob Katter. If you haven't seen Bob Katter's crocodile/gay people comments, check the video here it is hilarious. But all three, Jacqui, Pauline and Bob are absolute lunatics, which leads to a chat about politicians with short careers. Mal Meninga and Billy Brownless being the two that come to mind. We have a listen to Mal's famous press conference. So good.

Back to Ox. He drove the car back from Canberra to Geelong and he had to stop for a nap halfway, which reminds Marko of some very ordinary behaviour from his Dad on a road trip from Sydney to Melbourne.

Marko has a 'Can We Still Be Friends' scenario, he's got a problem with Third Man and wants to discuss it. He's not happy.

Family member Nath wants to have a chat about something he heard on a recent podcast about blokes called Randy. Which leads to a chat about the 70s singer Randy VanWarmer, and the 70s, ahem, actor Dirk Diggler. We explore on the google machine if both of those performers had a stage name or if it was their real name.

But...hold everything. Ox has seen some 'I don't wanna be a hero' action. To do with a nasty car accident, that could have been even worse. We'll post the pics on socials. Ox's kids have bought him a nose hair trimmer. He reckons it's a thoughtful present, Marko reckons the kids are sending a message. Ox reveals that he is using the nose hair trimmer on a part of his body that it isn't meant to be used on.

Marko has a possum issue at home, he has a possum taking a dump and leak on his car, but as they're protected species he can't kill it. None of us can figure out why possums are protected.

Time for a joke to end the show. Who'd have guessed, the wheel lands on a possum joke - and it does not go well.

As always, we're here thanks to Paul & Kurt at the E&S Trading Clearance Centre in Clayton, Melbourne on Dandenong Road - right opposite Ikea. After an incredible deal on amazing gear? You won't believe the prices....absolute rippers! We'd love you to follow a Couple of Blokes,and get involved with the show on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. If you've got a comment or feedback, feel free to send a voicemail to Ox and Marko here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast wherever you listen!

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Bonus pod today. You may recall the story The Ox told us last week about having his place burgled 7 times in one night, well there's been a development and we couldn't hold off until next weeks show to find out about it. The Ox has come face to face with the bloke who burgled his joint, and Ox says that he wanted to smash him. How did the meeting go? Ox explains all on the pod.

Which leads to a discussion about the name Trevor, the burglars name. It's 'Aussie as', but not all that common. We chat about other 'Aussie as' names.

And this weekend Ox makes his return to SEN for the footy, make sure to tune in!

As always, we're here thanks to Paul & Kurt at the E&S Trading Clearance Centre in Clayton, Melbourne on Dandenong Road - right opposite Ikea. After an incredible deal on amazing gear? You won't believe the prices....absolute rippers!

We'd love you to follow a Couple of Blokes,and get involved with the show on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. If you've got a comment or feedback, feel free to send a voicemail to Ox and Marko here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast wherever you listen!

See you next week!

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We kick off the show with some great news, Ox is back on radio involved with the SEN footy call. He's pumped, and Marko and Third Man are rapt for the big man. Ox discusses the new role, and how he's really happy to be back with SEN. He tells the story of how he worked for SEN for a long time, got fired, and is now back. He says that SEN saved his life, and explains why. He also talks about a journey of self-growth that he has been on to remove resentment, jealousy and hate, which he admits to suffering from when he was fired from SEN. and coming out the other side of that with a role at SEN, as he calls it, being back home. Ox talks about why he loves SEN - and it's all to do with the people.

After pumping up the Ox's tyres (deservedly) Marko raises a first world problem that he needs some advice on. It's do to with his teenager daughter giving him attitude. We explore the issues and try to diagnose the underlying challenge. Not sure that it helped.

Ox has a business idea that he wants to run to by the team, but before he can get to that, the hotline rings and it's Sam from Dingley in Melbourne who is calling to make a comment on a sporting hero who has let him down. This sporting hero may be a host on this very podcast.

We then discover Mark Allen doesn't know who Jimmy Carr is. Which Ox is amazed by.

Back to Ox's business idea. It's do with lost golf balls, and Mark loves the idea. We'll need to get the podcast patent department onto this one. Marko comes up with a name, Ox comes up with a slogan. Team effort.

Marko has been made aware of something that has shocked him. To do with Ricky Ponting. Marko decides an investigation is required and it is named 'Operation Bourbon, Beefsteak and Toorak'.

Ox raises weather reporters. He has a concern that they are dramatising the weather forecast more than is required - which then for some strange reason turns into a political conversation. Blame Ox.

Feedback. Plenty of it, and there is a whack for one of the team, and it's a big one.

And during feedback we find a resolution to the potato cake vs potato scallop debate with help from the family.

Ox reveals that he is a big fan of Robert Irwin, Steve Irwins son, and reckons he is a future superstar.

We're about to wrap up the show, when we get a message from Trout from Woodend who wants to have a chat about Ox's new gig at SEN, and he's got some advice for Marko on his content selection on the podcast.

And as usual we wrap it up with the joke wheel - today it lands on the fish category.

As always, we're here thanks to Paul & Kurt at the E&S Trading Clearance Centre in Clayton, Melbourne on Dandenong Road - right opposite Ikea. After an incredible deal on amazing gear? You won't believe the prices....absolute rippers! We'd love you to follow a Couple of Blokes,and get involved with the show on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. If you've got a comment or feedback, feel free to send a voicemail to Ox and Marko here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast wherever you listen!

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We start today with feedback on our bonus pod on the 1998 Presidents Cup. If you didn't hear it, it's here. Marko's phone has exploded with calls and messages, as has our socials and emails. Marko had a close run-in with a mate of the 'offender' who it turns out is yet to hear that the story is out.

Ox is renovating a house and has been burgled. He knows who the person is, due to his ring cam. However, you won't believe what the bloke pinched from Ox's front yard - some things to be expected, others a surprise. When it happened, Ox was away at a wedding, and something went wrong with certain animals at the wedding at a point where they were intended to represent love and romance. Raises a business idea from Ox and Marko, which may or may not be workable. Ox then has another business idea to do with drones. And we have an update on Darren the Bankers business idea: a slogan from family member Malcolm which may just one-up Ox's slogan.

Back to weddings. Marko tells a story about a wedding he went to in the US years ago, where the 'you may kiss the bride' moment went a bit next level to the horror of the family (and Marko!). Ox and Marko both feel tongue-pashing at a wedding is only suitable if you're getting married in Vegas.

Third Man raises some civil selfishness that he wants input from Ox and Marko on, to do with the price of beer at pubs. We are all in vigorous agreement that beer prices are outrageous. $15 for a pint of Carlton Draught. Your thoughts?

Marko has a message from his mate Brent who is in Adelaide on holidays and has seen a basketball hoop at a local park that he loves. Ox is unhappy with Brent who is spamming his mates with too many pics of his holiday. Ox believes that they can't be friends anymore and that Brent is a wanker. This does bring up a business idea. Which Ox and Marko reckon has legs. Being an 'anti-influencer' posting only bad things that happen to you.

Voicemail from Andrew on the Corio Roadhouse, which Ox raved about last week. Lots of feedback. Ox tells a story about Gary Ablett Snr going to the Corio Roadhouse, Marko follows up with another Ablett Snr story. There has been debate over the slang term Sanga vs Sambo, and Potato Cake vs Scallop. Ox sees this as an opportunity to bag Third Man's hometown, Wollongong. We chat about the brilliant new Kia ad here.

A family member wants Ox to be put on probation over his caddyshack comments, Marko gives a great bit of trivia about Caddyshack which blows us all away. And the show ends on a low note with some appalling dolphin jokes.

As always, we're here thanks to Paul & Kurt at the E&S Trading Clearance Centre in Clayton, Melbourne on Dandenong Road - right opposite Ikea. After an incredible deal on amazing gear? You won't believe the prices....absolute rippers! We'd love you to follow a Couple of Blokes,and get involved with the show on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. If you've got a comment or feedback, feel free to send a voicemail to Ox and Marko here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast wherever you listen!

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Marko has come in annoyed with Cricket Australia's marketing team because he was not aware of the recent New Zealand tour. He reckons Cricket Australia should spend less on playing cricket, and more on advertising it. Seems strange, but that's Marko's view. Ox agrees, and he reckons Pay TV is the problem. Consensus from Ox and Marko is that there is too much cricket at the moment. Ox feels that Cricket Australia need a new jingle, it has been too long since this classic jingle.

Whilst on sport, we chat about the NRL season just starting, and the AFL season a day away. Ox discusses the challenges with the Melbourne Demons and his view is that some of the problems go back to the Dees not doing a deal with former boss Glenn Bartlett. Ox reckons the Dees issues will get worse before they get better.

Marko has a Civil Selfishness to report, in addition to Cricket Australia, and it's to do with his local council. Specifically the council street-sweepers. Feels more like a first world problem but who are we to judge. Ox raises a first world problem of his own. He is renovating a place at the moment with some mates, and he is having problems with the skip on the street. Ox has come up with a genius solution to stop the skip-abuse.

We discuss normal bins and if you can 'use' your neighbours bins, and what the rules are. Love your thoughts on socials.

Ox has got a business idea that he is very excited about. Not trademarked yet, so keep it on the downlow. It is an idea for lonely people, and is designed to enable meeting people. Which reminds us to call Darren the Banker who has a business idea, but needs Ox's help with a slogan. Does Ox deliver? You know he does.

Back onto the footy, with the AFL season a day away, we have a chat about the season and get Ox and Marko's tips on who they reckon will win, and why. Ox is not tipping his Demons, and Marko is not tipping his Pies - find out who they're tipping and why. Whilst we're yakking footy, the SMS alert goes off, and we have a voicemail that has come through. Which dovetails into preconceptions about names, and people who you would not have a beer with based on their name alone. If we have disparaged your name on the pod, we apologise!

Plenty of feedback today, including a Civil Selfishness submission from Mick Anderson. It's a ripper. And a massive whack, perhaps a little undeserved, for a member of the team from a Couple of Blokes family member. Also, the results of our recent poll on whether you buy Mako's ridiculous view that the cop who pulled him over recently was flirting with him.

As always, we're here thanks to Paul & Kurt at the E&S Trading Clearance Centre in Clayton, Melbourne on Dandenong Road - right opposite Ikea. After an incredible deal on amazing gear? You won't believe the prices....absolute rippers!

We'd love you to follow a Couple of Blokes,and get involved with the show on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. If you've got a comment or feedback, feel free to send a voicemail to Ox and Marko here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast wherever you listen!

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Bonus podcast today. And we have a content warning on this one, it is edgy, there's no way for Marko to tell this particular story without some of those details, and if you are easily offended we suggest you don't listen.

This is a very inappropriate golf story that Marko tells about an incident at the Presidents Cup golf in 1998 at Royal Melbourne. This story has, to the best of Marko's knowledge, never been told publicly before. The tournament featured golf legends Greg Norman, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Peter Thomson and plenty of other big names. None of those golfers were the incriminating person in this story by the way, they were completely innocent. Marko has been considering how to tell this story for weeks, months now. Ox and Third Man have refused to allow him to tell it on the normal podcast, it needs to live in a contained bonus podcast where you, our family members, can make your own decision on whether you listen.

We'd love you to follow a Couple of Blokes,and get involved with the show on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. If you've got a comment or feedback, feel free to send a voicemail to Ox and Marko here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast wherever you listen!

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No mucking around this week, Marko has come in hot. At the start of the show Marko raises a 'first world problem' to do with his insanely expensive bed, specifically to do with the remote control. How on earth will he get through this terrible situation.

Ox has made a decision about golf trips with his mates. It's to do with the sleeping arrangements with his mates, driven by complaints about bad nocturnal behaviour from his group of mates. Marko raises something that he doesn't like on trips with mates, and Ox is in vigorous agreement. Leads to Ox requiring the cone of silence to reveal some stories about Melbourne Demons footy club trips, and what the Dees called 'the Monkey Committee', made up of Garry Lyon, Todd Viney and Brett Lovett.

Ox bangs on again about Temu, the website he has found and loves. He is spending a small fortune on it. Marko is fast becoming a fan.

Civili Selfishness. Ox lines up Marko, he believes Marko is being selfish. Specifically, Ox believes Marko's kids are being selfish in requiring lifts to and from school. This brings up a business idea of Marko's about schoolbags for kids. Ox then raises another business side for schoolbags, inspired by Back to the Future.

Marko suggests that we do an episode of the podcast live from Geelong, given Ox lives there and Third Man loves Geelong. Ox raves about the Corio Roadhouse's sambo's, and tells a story about being in Vegas and his mate recommended he try the sambo's at the Chicken Ranch in Vegas. Turns out the Chicken Ranch is not a takeaway food place, but something slightly less wholesome.

Ox reveals that he does not rate Caddyshack. Marko and Third Man are horrified. Caddyshack 2 however, everyone agrees was awful. We chat about appalling sequels.

We have had some feedback, quite a bit, including a message from family member Brooksy, on something that Ox said a couple of weeks ago which is a clear indication he is getting old. To do with a conversation around Married With Children (here), where Ox made an error. Ox doesn't believe it and believes Brooksy misheard, so we go to the tape. Family member Alan who reckons we should stop yakking about KFC and pump up small businesses. Ox encourages it, if you have a takeaway or small business let us know and we'll pump it up. Message from Mark (not Marko) who wants Marko to stop saying 'Hey Siri' on the show as it is causing issues for him.

We have a Can We Still Be Friends question from Dave in Launceston about the TV show Married at First Sight, love your thoughts.

And with Ox wearing a 'golf father' t-shirt today, the wheel lands on a 'godfather' joke...extraordinary.

As always, we're here thanks to Paul & Kurt at the E&S Trading Clearance Centre in Clayton, Melbourne on Dandenong Road - right opposite Ikea. After an incredible deal on amazing gear? You won't believe the prices....absolute rippers!

We'd love you to follow a Couple of Blokes,and get involved with the show on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. If you've got a comment or feedback, feel free to send a voicemail to Ox and Marko here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast wherever you listen!

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Marko is torn. He has what he calls an amazing, yet massively inappropriate story about something that happened in the golfing world in 1998 which has never been publicly told. He wants to tell the story, but Ox bans the story from being told on the podcast. Marko pushes on with his desire to tell the story. It doesn't happen on the pod today, and we'll need to take it offline to see if there is a possibility it can be told. We'll get back to you on this and see where it lands.

On with the show. Ox claims to be an expert on KFC, and reckons nobody knows more about KFC than he does. He tells a story about a bad experience at KFC - which can happen at any food joint, so it's not a crack at KFC - and it's a shocker. It happened the night before his first ever trip on a plane.

Marko raises a concern. Ox promised the family photos of his yabby trip, and he has not shared one single photo. Marko wants to see the pics. We'll whack em on socials. Ox chats about the trip, what the bait they used was - did they find some rabbits for bait? And how did the fruit work? Ox talks about zipping around the farm on a quad bike, and how dangerous they are. Ox and Marko talk about the time the brakes failed in a golf cart that Ox was driving, and a massive crash followed.

Family member Kevvie reckons he has a fact about KFC that Ox and Marko won't know. We give him a buzz. Leads to a convo about slogans the boys love. Ox and Marko know they loved the old AFL one from a hundred years ago, but they can't remember it....luckily sound guy Daz does, and digs it out. It's a ripper. Ox also liked the old Carlton footy club campaign, but for different reasons.

You may recall we spoke to Ox's Mum Mary on the show a week or two ago, and Marko checks in on how Mary's going after the somewhat heated chat on the podcast. If you haven't heard that pod it's episode 53 here and worth a listen.

Ox has a Civil Selfishness story to do with the Police. He's unhappy with them, and gives them a whack. If you're a cop, we'd love to hear your feedback on Ox's comments, you can be anonymous. Marko tells us about being pulled over by a booze bus and cracking a gag to the policewoman, it didn't end well. Ox reckons the cop was flirting with Marko, Third Man disagrees. Marko, unsurprisingly, is easily convinced that the policewoman was flirting with him. Ox and Marko then discuss what uniforms they find sexy.

We've had feedback on Marko whinging about his back getting sore when he whipper snips, and it reminds Marko of another example of Civil Selfishness to do with his local council and nature strips. Then the pod could take a pear-shaped twist when we have some feedback from Ox's accountant! The hotline goes and it's Mick on the phone with a suggestion for Marko's whipper-snipping issue.

And we wrap up with a couple of Johnny Cash songs, just before todays joke about yabbys. Who'd have thought.

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A short bonus pod today, Ox and Third Man wanted to check in with Marko on how his Valentines Day ended up. You might recall in the pod earlier this week (Ep54 here) , Marko talked up his Valentines Day game - he wears a superman costume, Trish has a catwoman outfit - and it's the one day of the year where he is (at least this is what he told us) guaranteed romance.

So how did it go? Marko explains on todays short bonus pod.

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It's the day of love today, and Ox reveals his theory on Valentine's Day which has to do with a couple of blokes who invented this day with ulterior motives. Marko disagrees, and sees today as his moment to shine. He plans out his approach to Valentines day weeks in advance, and says it is his one day of the year when he is a lock. Ox still thinks the whole thing is a rort.

However...Ox has a business idea to do with Valentine's Day, and surprisingly it's not actually too bad. It's a brand new app idea which requires the cone of silence given he is yet to trademark the idea. Love to hear your thoughts on his business idea.

Midway through the cone of silence, family member Tommy from Darwin calls in to clarify something he heard on the pod back at Christmas to do with speed limits on the Stuart Highway in the Northern Territory. Whilst Tommy is on the phone, Ox wants his view on Valentine's Day and what his plans are for tonight. Tommy gives a weather update for Darwin given it's about to get smashed with buckets of rain.

Back onto Ox's business idea, we explore other versions of the original idea, and there are some rippers. We reckon we might be multi-millionaires very soon.

Ox is worried about Marko's Valentine's Day romance given a couple of weeks ago Marko lined Trish up for not cleaning the coffee machine - and he asks about the coffee machine conversation.

We then hear about Ox's love for animal documentaries, he saw a doco recently on Hyenas and an Impala, with a Black Mamba. He loved it. Given Ox's newfound for Black Mambas, Marko then reveals that his favourite animal is the Meerkat. We discuss David Attenborough and how the world will be in shock when he passes. Ox wants to know who would be a bigger death on a worldwide scale than David....we can't think of anyone, let us know if you can? Ox then suggests Michael Jordan might be bigger than David Attenborough.

Marko has a Can Will Still Be Friends scenario that he is after some advice on. It's to do with a professional golfer, and his kids. Ox smells a rat with this 'friend' of Marko's. Ox blames Trish and believes there is an issue with her.

We then chat Reality TV shows, if Ox and Marko had to choose 3 shows to go on, what would they be? Love to know yours, what 3 would you choose? In a brave, or perhaps stupid, move Marko suggests Wife Swap. Divorce is looking more likely all the time. Ox then reveals another business idea, this one a TV show concept - Gogglebox for footy fans. Both Ox and Marko are big fans of Gogglebox, but didn't realise that one of the contestants passed away recently. Ox reveals a fun fact about Gogglebox.

Third Man reveals his wife's supermarket hack. It's a ripper. But...Ox and Marko are unhappy about it and believe both Third Man and his wife Jay are out of line. Feedback please.

On the wheel today - who'd have thought, a joke about Valentine's Day.

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Big show today, and we kick off with a chat about swearing and one specific word. A bit loose, but possibly driven by the that Ox has come in with a massive hangover after drinking a thousand beers last night with a mate who was heading overseas. He's murdering some hangover food during the pod, and his voice is a bit worse for wear. Unprofessional, but not surprising.

Last week on the show The Ox decided that he wanted an apology from his Mum Mary for buying him a Bumblebee bike when he was a kid. So Marko has arranged, without Ox's knowledge, to call Mary on the show today and put it to her. We'll call her shortly.

Given Ox's hangover, we discuss what are Ox and Marko's go to hangover feeds. Ox's is KFC, and he reveals that he has cracked the code of the herbs and spices. Marko admits that he had KFC in the car on the way to the pod today. Ox says he will reveal the recipe if the family want to know. He's also tried the recipe on Mushrooms and Cauliflower and reckon it works a treat.

Ox then reveals why he likes the Bangles Eternal Flame so much, and it has to do with some fun he once had in a Ford Laser in 1988 with a lady called Lesley. Mark then reveals his first 'car pash' which ends up in complete disarray. Ox tells a story about Susannah Hoffs and Eternal Flame that he has told 100 times, and Marko always forgets.

Mark reminds Third Man about homework that he had to arrange a full service servo bloke to come on the pod and have a chat. It didn't go well.

Marko has a First World Problem that he wants to discuss, and it has to do with his wife Trish. There is trouble in paradise and Trish cannot know about this, so Marko requests the cone of silence be lowered - which is a rock solid way to ensure his comments remain in the cone and are never discussed again. It's a big issue, and Marko needs advice. As usual, Ox has some advice for Marko.

Ox also has a First World Problem, to do with pedestrian crossings at traffic lights. Hard to disagree with him. He has a technique that he is using which solves the issue, possibly illegal, but effective. Third Man has a question for Ox and Marko to do with pedestrians and puddles.

Okay, time to call Mary about Ox's request for an apology. Marko is on team Mary and doesn't believe an apology is appropriate. Does Ox back down in the face of Mary, or does he hold his position? One thing's for certain - Mary arcs up and has plenty of stories about Ox when he was a kid and absolutely gives Ox a rinsing on a number of issues, which is very funny. But did Mary apologise ? Find out on the pod.

And Mary explains how the infamous Eddie McGuire conversation went after her son was hit in the face with a pie on the Footy Show. Very funny.

Some feedback from the family - keep it coming we love it. We wrap up the show with a Mum joke, inspired by Ox's beautiful Mum Mary.

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This week Ox revisits his childhood trauma of Mary Schwarz buying him a Bumblebee bike, rather than a Mongoose or Redline. Marko asks that Mary comes on the pod and Ox needs to forgive her. Ox refuses, unless his mother apologises. Marko reminds him that this is exactly the same as when Ox was annoyed with golfers who had hit a hole in one before he hit one.

Ox then tells us about his forthcoming yabbying trip at a dam on the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria. He is keen to use rabbit as bait, but is disappointed that he can't find rabbits anywhere. Marko is keen to know what the best way to cook a rabbit is, and is keen for any Couple of Blokes family member to let us know. Ox then tells us that he has discovered KFC recipes on TikTok, has tried it - and reckons it's pretty close. Marko is amazed that Mackas tastes exactly the same in every country. Ox then poses the 'last meal' question - from Mackas or KFC what would you choose? Ox and Marko are surprised when Third Man tells a story about his mate Joey always asking for extra seasoning on chips at KFC, they didn't know that you could.

We discuss the best way to make a billy kart from when we were kids, we discover that Ox and Marko both had different approaches to their 'billy kart building'. Which leads Ox back onto bikes when he was a kid....he seriously is a broken record on this whole bike thing. Enough is enough. But he does reveal that he wants to buy a kitted out vintage bike to have. Conversation turns to cars, Ox and Third Man are massive fans of the VL Commodore. Marko loves Mustangs. We're yakking about quirky things that people buy that appreciate in value, and we want to know what you have?

We chat to family member Horrie who doesn't want to be a hero, but.....he's got a ripping story and Ox and Marko will pass judgement on whether Horrie is in fact a hero. Marko doesn't believe that Wingmen get enough credit for the great work they do, and feels we need a T-Shirt and a Hall of Fame.

Marko then raises a Civil Selfishness issue to do with his daughter, who is on her L’s, and in process of the story tells us why his wife Trish is a shocking driver.

Ox brings up an issue that arose on Christmas and Boxing Day when he had a couple of big gatherings at his joint. There was a plumbing problem, requiring making an appointment for a plumber. Who then didn’t turn up when they said they would. Ox calls this Civil Selfishness that tradies are so bad at communicating when they’re running late, although Marko reckons the ones he's used are very good.

Feedback aplenty. And there is a question for Marko about an issue with the Allens family company to do with Jaffas, Marko reveals some news about Jaffas that may or may not be confidential. He has heard it direct from Grandpa Rupert.

We have a few comments on the Frasier vs Cheers debate - which is better. And then a conversation around Married With Children. Ox loves it, Marko doesn’t quite get it, Third Man doesn’t rate it.

As usual, we end on a joke and this week it’s a joke about plumbers.

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We're back for 2024, and the pod gets off to a rough start with a (ahem) technical issue.

Once we get through that, Marko is impressed with how healthy Ox is looking. He was in the Whitsundays across New Years, he's tanned, looking good, and feeling great. But while the Whitsundays might be paradise, Ox had some weather issues which had an impact on the trip. May have been impacted by Ox drinking 100 beers on a boat. First world problem really.

Ox and Marko are feeling old - their bodies are starting to cause some issues. Ox has discovered that he can't get out of bed sometimes, Marko feels sore everywhere, and Third Man has a sore shoulder, or is it a trap? We discuss the challenges of whipper-snipping and how it can be tough on your back. Marko wants feedback, do other people get this? We decide to explore first world problems, and ask Producer Daz to whip up an opener during the podcast...is Daz up to it ?

Marko is quite active on the Couple of Blokes social accounts, Ox less so, but Ox has discovered that Marko has been careless and has been clicking follow, inadvertently, on some dodgy accounts. Marko is not convinced that the accounts he is following are dodgy, and believes they are genuine listeners to the pod. Ox disagrees.

Producer Daz has come through with the goods with a big opener for First World Problems! Which we then explore. Ox has an issue with supermarkets, specifically the wording of some of their ads. Marko has a new car, and he's unhappy with the maps function and how it works. Cue small violin.

Mid first world problems we get a call from family member Tracey, and Ox embarrasses the show by asking Tracey a hugely inappropriate question. However Tracey shrugs it off to pick up Ox and Marko on an error they made to do with Ox's mates dog. And Tracey has a question for Ox and Marko from the old SEN days about a regular caller. Marko and Third Man then have an intervention on Ox over his inappropriate question to Tracey.

Back to third world problems. Marko's GPS in the new car. He's not happy with how it looks. On cars, Ox has a third world problem with servos.

First show of the year, and we have some feedback from the family. Including one who uses the word arsehat. Great word. Ox believes cops should have the right to use the baton on sovereign citizens when they come across one. Hard to argue, they are genuine arsehats. In feedback we talk about a small Aussie crispy chilli oil company called DC Cartel, their stuff is great. Check it here.

Ox tells a great story about Marko mispronouncing colonoscopy in public consistently, very funny. We have a question from family member Adrian with a 'Can We Still Be Friends' scenario.

And in an own goal, we forgot to remove the Christmas joke category from the wheel, and so have a Christmas joke in late January. Embarrassing all round.

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Ox and Marko are back on Wednesday January 24 with the Couple of Blokes podcast, but through January, the boys have picked out a few of their fave episodes from 2023. If you've heard them before, worth another listen, if you're a bit newer to the pod, well settle in and enjoy this episode.

This is one of Ox's favourite episodes, largely because it involves Marko making a total goose of himself, but it had a wonderful ending because this sad story was in fact the night Marko met his future wife Trish, so from failure, came triumph! It's a ripper.

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Ox and Marko are back on Wednesday January 24 with the Couple of Blokes podcast, but through January, the boys have picked out a few of their fave episodes from 2023. If you've heard them before, worth another listen, if you're a bit newer to the pod, well settle in and enjoy this episode.

Today, Marko chose the episode where The Ox came in somewhat sheepishly after having smashed a bunch of Pale Ales and gone online shopping. It did not end well for him, but the positive is that it ended well for us because the results were hilarious. If you've heard this episode, have another listen - if you missed it, you'll love it.

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Ox and Marko are back on Wednesday January 24 with the Couple of Blokes podcast, but through January, the boys have picked out a few of their fave episodes from 2023. If you've heard them before, worth another listen, if you're a bit newer to the pod, well settle in and enjoy this episode.

We've all done it. Sent a text message about someone, inadvertently to that person. Usually it's innocuous, but in Marko's case he completely lined a very famous sportsperson up and ripped him a new one, then accidentally sent it to him. But the recovery....genius! One of Ox's fave moments from 2023.

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Ox and Marko are back on Wednesday January 24 with the Couple of Blokes podcast, but through January, the boys have picked out a few of their fave episodes from 2023. If you've heard them before, worth another listen, if you're a bit newer to the pod, well settle in and enjoy this episode.

The Ox came in with a story about as a kid putting something in his nose, requiring him to go to hospital. Which led to a couple of graphic conversations about some of the things nurses have had to deal with it (it isn't good), and we move on to 'party tricks' with body parts. It's a somewhat graphic episode. You have been warned!

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Ox and Marko are back on Wednesday January 24 with the Couple of Blokes podcast, but through January, the boys have picked out a few of their fave episodes from 2023. If you've heard them before, worth another listen, if you're a bit newer to the pod, well settle in and enjoy this episode.

Generally when the boys talk about not wanting to be a hero, the story they tell is note remotely heroic. This one is different, Ox was in fact a hero. But in a classic case of hero to wanker, Ox has chosen this as one of his fave episodes of 2023. It's a real own goal.

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Ox and Marko are back on Wednesday January 24 with the Couple of Blokes podcast, but through January, the boys have picked out a few of their fave episodes from 2023. If you've heard them before, worth another listen, if you're a bit newer to the pod, well settle in and enjoy this episode.

Marko's mate Biscuit told us the most incredible sports story you'll ever hear. And there is video evidence here, have a listen to the pod, then check out the video....it is genuinely incredible.

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Ox and Marko are back on Wednesday January 24 with the Couple of Blokes podcast, but through January, the boys have picked out a few of their fave episodes from 2023. If you've heard them before, worth another listen, if you're a bit newer to the pod, well settle in and enjoy this episode.

This one chosen by The Ox is a ripper. The moment that stands out, Marko tells a story about winning a car after shooting a hole in one. In classic Marko style, it went pear-shaped. Not great for him, hilarious for us.

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Ox and Marko are back for 2024, our first episode will drop on Wednesday January 24. We discuss some of our favourite episodes from 2023, there are plenty of great episodes to listen back to - even if you've heard them before, have another listen over the break, and we'll see you on January 24.

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Christmas is done, and there are people going on road trips all over the country, make sure to drive safely - better to get there late than not at all! Ox and Marko discuss road trips when they were kids, and the games played. Marko tells us about a road trip from Melbourne to the Gold Coast when he was a kid and illustrates his complete of geographical knowledge, and Ox reveals what he thinks is the best invention ever for road trips.

Marko believes that podcasts are the best thing ever for road trips, and each of the team reveal a podcast recommendation. Marko recommends Joe Rogan, Ox recommends The Garden of Eden, and Third Man recommends One Minute Remaining. And we all recommend Talk Birdie To Me, a cracking golf podcast, in fact the most listened to Australian golf pod.

But....Marko is upset. He doesn't want to be a hero, but he raises an issue regarding councils, leading to a business idea from Ox involving Jim Penman from the Jims Mowing empire. We have a discussion about Jims and some of categories that he could move into, and a slightly surprising one that Jims have moved into.

Ox and Marko answering 3 questions about food. There is disagreement in this heated discussion about Peanut Butter, Vegemite and food on the floor. The supermarket grape issue comes up again, with Ox and Marko calling Third Man a thief. There may be defamation action taken. Marko tells a story about his Dad and his greyhounds involving Mackas, and a hilarious story about his Dads funeral service leading to Ox telling a story about a guy with a bizarre job involving funeral services. Ox and Marko reveal the song they'd like played at their funeral.

Ox had his massive Boxing Day Aussie themed barbie, and he tells us what he went dressed as - very good !! He outlines some of the drinks that were on offer at the barbie.

A few weeks ago, we discussed Hoodies Magazine, and Marko talked himself up, pretending he knew all about it. We call family member Ben who runs it the mag to get to the bottom of it. Ben is, as it turns out, is a former opera singer - we put him to the test live on the pod. This results in Marko telling a story about meeting an opera singer in Canada many years ago.

Onto the feedback. Lots of it as usual, keep it coming - with a whack for someone today, and it's not a team member, but a family member. We wrap up the pod, and the year, with a joke. And with Christmas a couple of days ago, Marko gives us a couple of Chrissy jokes. Then a debate over Frasier vs Cheers. We disagree.

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Welcome to the Couple of Blokes Christmas show, it gets off to a shonky start when Ox claims Mariah Carey All I Want For Christmas is the best Christmas song ever. A ludicrous statement that is treated with the disdain it deserves.

Leads to a chat about various other Christmas songs. What's your fave? Let us know on the socials. We also talk Christmas movies, and some of the greats. Ox reveals to Marko that he's not only got a massive Boxing Day family planned, but he has a heap of people around for Christmas Day as well. And he has stocked up on Christmas clothing that he is looking forward to wearing on the day.

We get interrupted by the hotline calling, family member Adam has called through and gives Ox a bit of grief over being a day late last week. Adam tells Ox and Marko that he is looking forward to some yabbying this Christmas - the boys get excited.

Marko claims that he once experienced a white Christmas, although he also reveals that it was in Dallas, Texas - where it doesn't snow. None of us buy it. However, while Marko is excited about Christmas, he does have a concern with his family who are exhibiting civil selfishness, and he's unhappy with them. He explains on the pod and is after feedback.

Back to White Christmases, and Ox has had one in Nuremberg, Germany - a far more legitimate one than Marko. He explains the alcoholic drink that he was introduced to while he was there, and the food - sounds great. He then reveals something about the pie in the face story from the Footy Show that he hasn't talked about before - very funny. If you haven't seen it, watch the footage here. It involves Ox's mum calling Eddie McGuire to complain, and make a threat, about the incident - which Ed smoothed over. Ox and Marko chat about Sam Newman, who they describe as (in person) a lovely guy, but a very angry golfer.

Being the Christmas edition, Ox and Marko do their Christmas Brownlow. The great things about Christmas in Brownlow style. It's a lot of fun, and slightly controversial. Got any to add? Love to hear them on the socials.

Some disagreement over how to peel prawns. Ox and Marko peel them differently, and each is horrified by how the other peels their prawns.

Feedback this week, plenty of it this week, starting with Ox's muscle shirt picture. We talk about how Ox is continually mistaken for David Nietz. Discussion turns to Smorgies and whether it was any good or not. Ox is a fan.

And one of the family members has written in to pump up his nephew Caleb Windsor who has just been drafted the the mighty Demons.

We spin the wheel and get, bizarrely, an Easter joke. The wheel has gone pear-shaped on our Christmas special. We're about say goodbye, when the hotline rings, it's Michael with a question for Ox.

Have a great Christmas, stay safe, and if you're driving remember that it's better to get there late than not at all! See you next week for the last 2023 show!

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Thank goodness the big guy turned up today, after the disaster that was yesterday. The Ox needs to take a long hard look in the mirror. Is his apology heartfelt enough? You be the judge. But on with the show.

Ox tells us about some contraband that has been smuggled into his rehab centre. It's unsurprising, albeit entertaining. Marko claims that everyone is slightly sex addicted. Ox has a different view and explains it, after asking Marko about his 'max number' in a day. Horrifying.

On his day off yesterday, Ox went to get his passport redone, and is annoyed that you are not allowed to smile. Marko talks about his wife Trish in her drivers license photo when they first met, and nearly gets in massive trouble....he just manages to dig himself out of it. Marko then tells a story about how his relationship was nearly all over due to a misunderstanding over her preferred brand of milk!

But....Marko has come in fired up. You may recall his pride on his nature strip a week or two ago (revisit here), well there has been an incident on the nature strip. And it's significant. Marko says that the offender will be hunted down, he is on the warpath. The Ox has a confession. He had gone cold turkey on Twisties, but he has had a relapse and has eaten a half a party bag of Twisties.

He then moves on to asking Marko's advice on a mate of his who is 48 and going out with a 23-year old. Is the age gap too much. But hold that story, because Ross the Miner calls on the hotline - he was going to call through a couple of weeks ago, and didn't...he's a couple of weeks late, but that doesn't stop him lining up The Ox for being a day late. Ross has a story about his betting win as a teenager, and a story about dobbing in bad drivers.

After we chat to Ross, we get back to Ox's mates issue , and the question he has for Marko about age differences in relationships. But before we resolve it, Marko has forgotten to put his phone on mute, his phone rings and he answers it - it's his mate James who worked with radio legend Alan Jones, and now works with the Sydney breakfast superstar Ben Fordham. James is calling in to get Marko's advice on a relationship issue with a friend of his. Ox chips in with some advice on how to deal with the specific issue being raised.

Finally back to Ox's mates issue, which Marko gives his advice on. And the Ox tells a very funny story about his grandfather and a massive age difference issue.

Feedback this week is fun. Lots of comments, keep them coming, we love it. There's a brief argument about whether Ox has told his DJ Generic/Taylor Swift story before. Ox says no, Third Man says yes. Plenty of feedback on Marko revealing his crush on Tatum O'Neal. Marko tries to defend Ranga Roundup from Summer Heights High.

Ox is unhappy that the Talk Birdie To Me podcast drops the day before Couple of Blokes.

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Well this is awkward. Not exactly sure what to tell you, but there has been a problem with the show. More specifically, Ox has caused a problem. Look, we could talk you through it, try and explain, make excuses, but it's probably best if you just have a listen for yourself.

We apologise on behalf of Ox in advance.

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With Cyclone Jasper looking like crossing the coast between Cooktown and Cairns, probably sometime on Wednesday December 13, Ox and Marko remembered Couple of Blokes family member Dargz who's been on the pod a couple of times and lives in Port Douglas. We thought we'd give him a yell to check in and make sure he's doing okay and keeping safe.

If you're up that way as well, stay safe, keep your ears on the radio and the BOM website here and take care of yourself! And remember, if you're in that part of the world, this pod was recorded at around lunchtime Tuesday, so the cyclone may well have changed path and intensity by the time you hear it.

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Today for the pod we're live from the e&s Clearance Centre in Dandenong Road Clayton where they have just recovered from a massive Black Friday sale!

Marko reveals that he has put his neighbours to shame with the quality of his nature strip, which he takes huge pride in. There is competition, but he reckons his is a clear winner: top dressed, watered in, mowed perfectly. We posted a pic of Marko's nature strip a couple of weeks ago here, and have had a heap of comments on socials - you'd think they'd be supportive, but not completely....we read them out.

Talking neighbours, Ox is having a massive family gathering at his joint on Boxing Day, so far 48 RSVP's and he wants some advice from Marko on whether he should give his neighbours a heads-up, as he says some of his family members are feral and it will be raucous. Marko is horrified about the sleeping arrangements Ox has sorted. And Ox reveals that it is a themed party: food, drinks, and outfits all under a particular theme. Marko offers to provide Allens Snakes from the family business for the attendees, and invites himself to the party.

Ox has another issue. His daughter has a boyfriend, who Ox rates, but Ox has an issue that he needs advice on.

Marko raises a Civil Selfishness question to do with shaving, and the price of razors. They're out of control. But, he has noticed that they have increased their blade numbers on the razors and he's loving it. Third Man asks a question about shaving which derails the podcast for a few minutes discussing why blokes have nipples. Marko has an idea on why, he's wrong, and it's possibly offensive, but still it is an idea.

Ox and Marko mention a trip they were on years ago with a bunch of sportspeople, including Grant Hackett, and they both had a man-crush on him. This was just before he went off the rails and trashed a hotel room, and nipple-crippled a bloke on a plane. Marko tells the story. Very funny.

Marko is impressed with e&s not yet having Christmas decorations up yet, he reckons it's too early. Ox reveals that he put his tree up in October!! Marko is horrified. Ox reckons October is the right time, Marko reckons a week or two out from Christmas, Third Man says December 1. What do you reckon? We call Shifty Dave who has offered his taser for Ox to use. He turns it on for us so we can hear how it sounds.....Ox is confident, Marko is excited. Shifty has a paddock, a mattress, and a helmet ready for Ox. Marko offers 4 slabs of Coopers to Ox if he can hold out and not fall over.

Paul, the big boss at e&s wanders in for a chat, and tells us how business is going at the Clearance Centre. Lots of feedback as usual, mostly good, not all. But we'll cop it all. Includes a question about Ox's health retreat where he went - link is here.

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Big news! Our sound guy Daryl has shaved off his moustache, and about time. He fought the good fight, but has (as Ox put it) buckled to the pressure to dump it.

Ox is disappointed with how tame the pod WhatsApp group is, he feels he's been dropping some comedy gold, usually inappropriate, and getting donuts. His theory is because Third Man's wife Jay is in the group everyone (except Ox) is on their best behaviour. He also reveals how many dick pics he has sent in his life.

We discuss moustaches and whether they are appropriate. The general view is that in the 70s they were cool, but not these days. Marko believes that young people these days are competing to look stupid - and moustaches are part of that. He feels sorry for ladies in their 20's because blokes look ridiculous.

Ox and Marko are fans of Tina Arena, and used to love Young Talent Time, we sing a rendition of the theme song live on the pod.

Marko has arranged Ross the Miner to call in and tell us about what Ross reckons is his terribly sad punting story; he'll buzz later in the show. Marko reveals a rort that happened when he was playing golf - not from him, but from his caddy. He has never revealed this before. He then discussed a famous golfer who went ballistic because the sandwiches weren't free at The Australian Open, and how by naming this bloke on radio and calling him a dickhead, he (Marko) was issued with a fine from the Golf governing body. We then discover that Marko threw a low-level tantrum over the sandwiches at a recent golf tournament. Ironic. But back to Marko's rort story. Not by him, but his caddy Tommy doing something very shonky during a tournament.

Ox has brought a 'Can We Still Be Friends' scenario involving his bank which requires the cone of silence, so we can't reveal in the show notes what he is touching on. What happens in the cone of silence must never be spoken about, it's like the first rule of fight club.

We get a call on the hotline from Tony in Narooma, NSW, who gives us insights into the origins of our fave, the KT26 shoes.

Ox starts talking about his old haunt Beechworth, where his Mum still lives, and he reckons the road to Beechworth is boring with nothing to see - but he has noticed lots of roadkill, and he has a problem with it. Marko wants to hear from a wildlife officer; if you are one, or know one, drop us a message here. And if you have a super-easy job, we want to hear about it.

Feedback this week, there is a lot, and we always love running through your comments and thoughts.

We explore what Hoodies Magazine is. Marko says he knows all about it, but does he? Ox and Third Man have no idea. Mark proves he does by showing Ox a message from Ben, the owner of Hoodies. Whilst Ox has Marko's phone, footy superstar Corey McKernan messages in which derails the podcast, and we realise that Ross the Miner hasn't called back....the whole pod has gone to shite!

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A fun episode this week, Marko isn't drinking this week after giving it a bit too much of a nudge during (and after) last weeks podcast. Ox however is on the Coopers Pale Ale. They discuss 'recovery time' after a session, and hangovers - including a time the boys were sharing a hotel room in Dallas and Marko missed the toilet after a night on the turps.

Last week we asked Ox to come up with a slogan for Eddie Charlton pool/snoooker cues, he's come this week armed with 3 options. Marko says that if you could play pool, back in the day, you were a king....but no so much now. Third Man embarrasses himself by not realising Eddie Charlton has passed away.

Chat moves to sports movies, and Ox and Marko run through their favourites of all time - we want your suggestions, what have we missed? What's one you would recommend? Marko reveals that his first crush was Tatum O'Neal after seeing Bad News Bears, Ox's was Brooke Shields in Blue Lagoon. Which leads to Ox asking a ludicrous question about albino's. This is a new low point for the podcast.

Voicemail from Nimma who has an issue with body odour he wants to ask Ox and Marko about. Ox played golf with a terrific bloke who was not great at showering, and Ox then refused to play with him. Which reminds Marko of a bloke they used to work with, and Marko reveals how he told him about it - which Ox and Marko believe was a great approach - spoiler alert, it wasn't. Nimma has opened a can of worms with this one. Ox reckons his young bloke is going overboard with the deodorant; Marko agrees, his young fella is doing the same.

We then chat to Sonja, who comes from Ox's home suburb, when they were both kids. Ox is nervous about where this conversation could lead and what it might reveal. As it turns out, all innocent and fun. Sonja met Ox at a sportsman's night and said that he was great, and reveals that she used to work with Ox's mum...small world! Marko decides that a blind date is in order.

Sonja then lets Ox and Marko know about her own business idea....which is pretty good, the boys reckon it has merit.

Ox raises a first world problem. He has an issue with straws. And he has a solution.

Heaps of feedback, and a lot of fun - keep it coming in. Including more cardigan feedback. And Ox 'outs' sports journo Tom Morris for a recent cosmetic surgery.

Ox wraps up the show with a podcast recommendation, he is listening the Garden of Eden podcast, and highly recommends it.

Ox and Marko then start complaining about the English language and how dumb some of our words are. They give a few examples, and want to hear your examples of stupidly spelt words.

Fun joke on the wheel from Ox, after a false start. The first joke was awful, the second pretty good.

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Ox and Marko have turned up in fine form and Marko is primed for a shandy or 15! The show gets off to a weird start when Ox reveals that he was in England during the Mad Cow period, so can't give blood, Marko has a story about how you can earn heap of cash giving blood, and other things, in Utah.

On last weeks pod Ox revealed an issue in his friendship group with a bloke revealing secrets, potentially causing massive issues. Marko wants an update.

Ox has an issue from a recent barbecue, to do with a guy at the barbie who arrived wearing 'Jesus Sandals', Ox wants to know if this is okay, and can he be friends with this bloke? Marko is a strong no, Ox is in vigorous agreement.

Another Can We Still Be Friends scenario. Ox's mate Kev appears to have dyed his hair blue and Ox is thinking about dumping Kev from the friendship group. Marko starts to tell a story about his wife Trish going grey, before the hotline rings and interrupts him....the hotline call might just have saved Marko's life tbh. On the hotline is Lachie who heard the boys banging on about Crocs a couple of weeks ago, and has suggested the boys suss out 'Archies', which are the best footwear ever according to Lachie. You can see Archies here.

However in an exceptional case of not reading the room, Marko comes back to his story about his wife going grey. Ox and Marko both reckon Pru from Kath and Kim is a bit of alright, and Marko has decided that he has a thing for 'hot gray mums' (his words not ours).

Ox tells a story about playing Snooker with the famous Eddie Charlton, and how he has a great signed memento of the meeting. Ox tries to come up with a slogan for an Eddie Charlton range of snooker and pool cues. Ox then brings up a video that Producer Dan's wife Jay filmed in Wollongong of some awful driving from a motorcyclist. Dan reported it, sending the video, to NSW Police, see the video here. Ox supports this, Marko less convinced. Ox reveals that he also has reported bad driving to the police. What would you have done?

Ox and Marko chat with family member Dave who reckons he has had a worse bet than Ox's famous sunfish story. It's a ripper, and a very sad story of a bet gone wrong.

Lots of feedback this week from the family - heaps of feedback on Ox and Marko's love (lust) for Liz Hurley, with plenty offering other suggestions on their 'crush'. We discuss if Brad Pitt looks better now than his younger days? Feedback on stupid stuff we did as kids, and a couple of great stories. And a lot of feedback on Sound Designer Daz's new car and new moustache. Pretty much unanimous on the mo.

Joke time - this week, given the Beatles new single is out, it's a Beatles joke. It's a good one, completely predictable but funny.

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Shock at the start of the podcast after Sound Engineer Daryl rocks up to the record in his new open top BMW sporting a fresh moustache. Ox and Marko are impressed with the car, less so with the mo. They christen Daryl as 007 given the car situation.

But no time for that.....Marko has seen some Civil Selfishness....and he's not happy. The word 'disgusted' is used. Marko has come in and found a used teabag in the sink. He is on the hunt for who has been drinking Cranberry and something or other Tea - he has brought the used teabag into the podcast studio. Ox blames Lara in the office for this heinous crime.

Ox brings up a Can We Still Be Friends scenario around keeping secrets. Marko says that if he's more than one beer deep, he can't keep a secret, which is handy to know because Ox reckons he's sitting on some big ones at the moment, which go all the way to the top. Ox wants to know if you can be friends with someone who can't keep a big secret? Something has happened and Ox reckons some serious shit is about to go down. We have to follow this up next week and see how it landed.

Ox wants to know from Marko if he's heard back from Ricky Ponting about coming on the podcast, and Marko has to admit that he's not heard back. Clearly our pull is not what we'd like it to be.

Marko then makes the big claim about a certain country - calling it 'the most disgraceful place I have ever been to in my entire life'. He explains why, and honestly what he's seen does sound pretty ordinary.

Big news from Ox, regarding the cafe that he paid 42 bucks for Brekky at a couple of weeks ago. He has an update - something has happened, it's not good.

Kids. Ox has a couple of teenagers, and there's been some issues that get on his nerves about his kids; he talks through them and wants to know what annoys you about your kids. Ox's concerns involve radio stations, music listening, clothes washing and mobile phones. Marko agrees and shares some concerns about his kids.

We have a voicemail message from Tim from the UK on this weeks show who has a couple of questions and comments on the show - and asks Marko to stop telling the toaster story at sporty nights. Marko refuses to tell the story about the toaster, saying that it can never be told in public. Tim mentioned insults, from a couple of pods ago, knob jockey being a fave.

Marko is a fan of cockhead. Ox likes dicknose. Nimrod another fave. Fun chat about other insulting names!

Producer Daryl, now known as 007, reveals the results of our Chips vs Pringles poll.

And then into feedback - as usual plenty of feedback from you this week, keep it coming, we love it ! And we wrap up with a Can We Still Be Friends question about a bloke who shaves every hair from his body, and fake tans. A clear answer from Ox and Marko.

As usual we end the show with a joke - this time on Oompa Loompa's. Who'd have thought.

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After Marko's Civil Selfishness story last week where he lined up the office for having a messy kitchen and coffee machine, he is pleased to report back that there has been an improvement.

In the wake of Marko installing CCTV in the office kitchen (we're not joking) Ox reveals he loves to watch criminals on the news and online caught on CCTV, particularly the doorbell cameras.

But then a serious and worrying turn on the pod. Ox requests the the cone of silence to be lowered. A reminder that anything we talk about it the cone of silence cannot ever be repeated. We can't even write about it here. But Ox admits to an embarrassing new hobby that may have gotten out of hand. Marko is shocked, and reckons Ox needs to be on probation over this admission.

Marko is not across the incredible new Sphere stadium in Las Vegas, Ox loves it and explains how it works. Ox tells us about the time he took the kids to Vegas to see the Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon, and how the smells and sounds of Vegas played havoc with him, given his gambling history, and he needed to cut the trip short. Marko pumps up Ox about how he's dealt with his former addiction and how disciplined he is with it. Ox gives some comments on how different addictions are dealt with and he explains why alcoholism is the hardest of all addictions to beat.

Marko then disgraces himself by cracking jokes about betting on horses. Fortunately Ox knows he's joking.

You know you're getting old when.....? That's the question Marko has posed, he has noticed that his eyes are deteriorating, and he thinks it's a sign of age, he's thinking about getting laser eye surgery. Mid-conversation though the hotline rings, and it's Stuey the Florist on the phone who wants to pick up the boys on their chat from a couple of pods ago on flowers. Always great to chat to the family, we love your calls and comments.

But back to Marko's eyes, Ox reckons he should hook into laser eye surgery. We then chat about other examples of 'you know you're old when...'. Ox suggests getting out of bed can be a challenge sometimes with his back. But he has heard acupuncture works wonders. Ox has a mate who gets gout, which he says is incredibly painful. Hair in your ear and nose is another sign Ox reckons, and Marko tells a very funny, awfully embarrassing, highly invasive, story about his mate Hunter to do with nose hairs - not his own. If you have any examples of 'you know you're getting old when...' let us know on the socials, or leave a voicemail here.

Feedback aplenty this week! Lots of comments on Ox's claim that cars have reserve petrol tanks and can drive for 30ks on zero. Some of you agree, plenty don't. And one of the boys gets a whack over failing on a promise made. And we've had a couple of people ask about details on the Fat Farm Ox went to in Bali, so he explains where it was, and the cost breakdown.

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This weeks podcast starts with a debate about whether we can drink beer at 9am, which is the time that we recorded this episode. Leading to a chat about an other drinks that we might have enjoyed over the years, and what the 'kids' are drinking these days. Ox tells us about how he stops his son from drinking all his drinks in the bar fridge at home.

While we're talking drinking, Marko tells the story of being arrested when he first got to the US for driving on the wrong side of the road. We want to find his mugshot from the Lubbock City police department in Texas. Talking mugshots, Ox and Marko chat about the Nick Nolte one, and the Hugh Grant mugshot. Mark cannot believe Hugh Grant was going out with Liz Hurley at the time he did the wrong thing. Ox agrees, and both reckon Liz Hurley has the greatest voice ever.

Given they're talking drinks, inevitably Ox and Marko start talking nightclubs; one of their favourite topics, and Marko tells a story about a night out at the New Orleans club in Melbourne in the 90s after 100 drinks which could have derailed his golf career. The pod switches tack then into stupid things we all did when we were younger. Ox talks about a nasty BMX accident caused by him being a muppet as a kid; and Marko talks about bad behaviour in a sponsor-provided car when he was 21 with six passengers in a 2-door car.

Ox and Marko want to hear your stories of stupid stuff you did when you were a kid. Let us know on the socials or leave us a voicemail here.

Ox tells another story about his mate Eggy who had a nasty incident involved his private parts jumping into a gorge with Ox when they were kids, an incident that still causes Eggy problems 30-years later. We're sympathetic, but it's also very funny. And somehow we end up talking about seagull stories. If you're a seagull lover, maybe fast forward through this part.

We get a voicemail from Gav who has a problem on public transport, and poses it as an example of Civil Selfishness. Marko is in vigorous agreement. It leads onto another business idea from Ox, which he thinks will make millions if Village Roadshow take it onboard. Ox then puts our podcast license at risk with an appalling story about Ballarat in Victoria.

Mark then raises a personal example of Civil Selfishness involving his and Ox's business, Assembled Media, involving the staff kitchen. Marko's obsession with neatness and cleanliness has caused him to get very worked up and he's not happy. Ox has a second business idea, that he reckons could make millions; this time Marko agrees! Watch this space.

Plenty of feedback this week, someone is getting a major whack, we get the results of our Sunnyboy, Glug and Razz poll, and we have feedback from The Mole, one of our fave twitter accounts, on Ox's recent overpriced breakfast at a cafe.

Marko tells us how he proposed to Trish. You'd think it would be romantic, you'd be very wrong.

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Fun show today, and Ox has come in hot with a business idea that he's seen, Marko reckons Ox's urban cool look is improving his business approach. But this is a bit different, as Ox feels he may have missed a golden business opportunity to do with backyard pavers. Maybe he's onto something.

Whilst we're talking business ideas, we start talking slogans, which Ox is very good at.

Marko gives some good advice for all of us on the signs of bowel cancer.

We have good news though, a voicemail has come in from David who may have a taser that Ox can use. Marko is concerned about safety and wants Ox to wear a helmet if he's going to be tasered. Ox makes the big claim that he reckons he can beat the taser, but then makes a ludicrous comment that he hasn't thought through about being tasered next to a pool. Marko feels a surefire way to test the taser is to use Sound Engineer Daryl as a guinea pig to test the taser.

Ox and Marko are excited when they hear there is a new series of Frasier coming out, Marko reveals he had a bit of a thing for Ros, Frasier's producer. They are surprised to hear Frasier's Dad Marty, and the dog Eddie, are no longer with us.

Marko has a 'can we still be friends' scenario about a bloke at his local. It involves liposuction. Could Ox be friends with Marko if he got liposuction?

Ox and Marko list the medical procedures that rule out possibly being friends with someone....it's a long list. But..while w're talking medical procedures, Ox has discovered an amazing medical procedure to do with hair that is being done in Turkey and it sounds very interesting. One of Ox's mates is doing it in April next year, and Ox is thinking about it. Marko tells a story about a bloke he used to give golf tips to who had multiple wigs that he would rotate. Very funny.

Marko wants to discuss clickbait headlines and how much they're annoying him. He reckons newspapers are bandits for headlines that suck you in and don't deliver with a story that matches the headline. We kick around some examples.

Plenty of feedback from the family as usual, and Ox reveals that he's heard about a new TV show hosted by Todd Woodbridge that he's excited about. One of the family members has dumped Ox as his favourite player and explains why, and another family member calls Marko a 'sheila', which he's unimpressed by.

Ox and Marko's idea of a 'juiced up olympics' gets a mention, it is a ripping idea.

But then - trouble in paradise. Ox reckons Pringles are better than Chips out of a bag. Marko vehemently disagrees. Poll time. Ox is 100% confident of winning this poll, Marko is equally confident Ox will not win. We get an update on how Ox's quitting Twisties is going.

We chat about words that have disappeared, or aren't used enough. Ox is very keen on 'hotshot'.

And a fun joke to end the show on walkie-talkies.

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Massive show today, Marko is impressed with Ox's progress with his urban cool look....he is looking sharp.

There's been an incident after a recent podcast, and it leads to The Ox claiming that Marko is a has-been. He has been forgotten. And he has evidence, it's a very funny story.

We have had reasonably regular queries as to why Marko wears his watch on his left hand - Ox puts it to him and wants to settle this once and for all. Which leads to a long, sad, funny, emotional story from Marko about a hugely important watch that he owns. Marko doesn't want to tell it - he is quite adamant he doesn't want to share it - but Ox is keen to have it told. It involves good gold, bad golf, drinking, vomiting, clothes covered in mud, and nightclubs.

So sit back, grab a drink, and settle in. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll feel sorry for Marko - but most of all you'll laugh at Marko.

Ox raises the issue of left-handed sportspeople and how good they are. Ox and Marko chat about golf, tennis, footy players who are incredible left-handed. Ox tells an incredible story about former Melbourne Demon Stephen Tingay. Marko reckons left-handed people are whingers.

Time for the poll result. This was not good. The problem was that when we asked the family about whether we should post a picture of Ox getting a colonic. The results were 50/50 which gave Ox the deciding vote, and he wanted the pic posted. Shame on everyone involved. We discover that there is something reflected in the photo that we can't quite figure out.

Dave from Townsville calls through and leaves a voicemail with a "Can We Still Be Friends" question. Love to get voicemails from the family, you can leave us one here. We have a heap of feedback to get through, plenty of comments, plenty of feedback - keep it coming, we love it.

Ox promised a pic of his new speedos, which he hasn't done - and we find out that he had to return them, and why.

We discuss our favourite runners, the KT26, and are curious about the origin of the name. Ox has a great business idea for KT26, that is to launch a new model - the KT27. This could make millions,

The joke this week is from Ox, and it's actually very funny (for a change)!

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This week The Ox is back from the 'fat farm' (his words not ours) and after doing a bonus pod a couple of weeks ago with Magpies legend Nick Maxwell, we’ve come back to Maxy's joint for a 'normal' podcast episode.

The Ox is looking good, and gives us an update on his Bali trip and the new 'hobby' of getting an outrageous number of colonics in a short period of time. Marko is keen to hear about the hobby and wants all the details….and oh my gosh do we get the details. It isn’t pretty. Highly suggest you fast-forward through the first 10-minutes of the show.

But the good news is that The Ox has lost a decent amount of weight, and is looking great, he also got some teeth work done, and looks very Shane Warne-esque. And after the discussions about Ox’s desire for an ‘urban cool’ look, Marko reckons he is well on the way. Looking good and dressing sharp. We get a call from family member Malcolm ‘the little engine that could’ who has been on his own health journey and achieved brilliant results, and wants to give Ox a pump up.

Marko has a confession, a ‘can we still be friends’ question for Ox. It is something he’s brought up before on the pod, but it has now evolved into a regular thing, rather than a one-off. Ox is reminded of one of his favourite movies, Police Academy, and reckons Marko reminds him of Hightower in the movie. 

Flower chat. We have a 5-minute chat on flowers. Apologies in advance. This podcast has really gone downhill.

The Ox has a business idea about buying plain shirts, but creating iron on logos from expensive brands. Speaking of business ideas, The Ox was looking at Producer Dan’s phone and saw a message pop up about a business idea Dan has had to do with Sausage Dogs. We brainstorm it, and Ox decides to call a mate, Nigel, who is an important bloke at Petstock, and bounce it off him. Could it fly?

The Ox reckons he has been ripped off at a cafe. He explains what happened and the cost, and it is indeed quite ridiculous. Marko is keen to hear other ripoff stories from cafes. Let us know on the socials, or leave us a voicemail here. Are cafes ripping us off, or are the prices fair?

Ox makes a big claim that when the petrol tank says zero, there is a secret reserve of 30ks left. Marko is unsure about this, but Ox is adamant that all cars have a secret 30k reserve. Is he right? Marko shares a story of getting on the wrong side of his mother-in-law with a shonky petrol gauge.

Lots of feedback this week, and the results of a poll that Ox put up on a recent business idea of his - Tindermat - an app that helps match people at laundromats. Ox and Marko can't believe that the family has voted the way that they have. And, we have a suggestion for a poll from family member Rob the Train Driver. It’s a good one.

We spin the wheel, and who’d have thought, a train joke….how does this happen?

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Today we're doing the show from Ox's joint in his bar at home. We're drinking Asahi, and Marko is impressed with the dart board.

But we've barely started the show when the hotline rings, and it's Tim from Perth calling to give The Ox a clip over the chewing gum incident of a few weeks ago. Tim reminds The Ox that footy coaches sometimes would bring out PK chewy with the oranges in the half-time break. Tim's about to retire, and lets the boys know that he's planning to spend his time playing golf. Nice.

But back to Ox's bar story. Ox has told this story before, to do with his mate Brad who is a pilot and is guilty of some ordinary behaviour. Ox and Marko believe that pilots are glorified bus drivers....relevant because Ox's young bloke has decided that he wants to be a pilot. Ox's mate introduces himself by his occupation, and Ox reckons other occupations do this as well. Ox and Marko then start to discuss lawyers and how annoying they are, Marko says that lawyers make him sick.

Marko reveals a time in his life where he, apparently, was a wanker. He may have been exhibiting flog behaviour, and a mate punched him out over it.

Last week Marko opened the cone of silence about throwing things out of the car window. The boys discuss what things that are appropriate to throw out of car windows.....keen to hear your views when you've listened if you agree or not. Apple cores, banana peels, cold coffee ?

The Ox saw an incident involving public urination on Punt Road in Melbourne recently in peak hour traffic which shocked him, but he understands how it could happen. He then reveals something that he has in his car to do with urination which is horrific. Fast forward this part. Marko has a question on this, which requires the cone of silence. Marko is keen on feedback from anyone in law enforcement about how you handle this scenario if you find someone having a leak by the side of the road.

Ox asks if Marko knows what Emu-Bobbing is.

Scarred for life is a new segment we started last week, and Ox has another example today involving electric fences, having been zapped when he was a kid. This reminds Marko of when Ox tried to get tasered, and he's still keen. He has tried for years and it's never happened. We play the audio of Marko getting punched by UFC champ Chuck Liddell, see the video here. If anyone has an idea of how Ox can get tasered, let us know.

As usual we run through feedback from the family. A question about the fat pills Ox has bought online, and Ox's new colonic hobby which one family member is not impressed with. And lots of 'foot' themed feedback starting with KT26 shoes, which are the great show; we also run through the results of our poll on Adults wearing Crocs; and a question from family member Troy on Ox's recent purchase of Ugg Boots.

Fun joke to end on, this week from The Ox, although Marko gives a quick one as well.

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Bonus episode: it's preliminary finals week in the AFL & the NRL, and Marko along with Demons superstar The Ox caught up with Collingwood premiership captain and legend Nick Maxwell to chat about the weekends AFL.

Ox and Nick discuss what it's like for the players in prelim week, how they handle it and what it's like. They give their thoughts on who will win between Collingwood/GWS, and why, and on the winner of the Carlton/Brisbane match and why. Nick gives his view on how the 6-day vs 15-day break will influence both teams, particularly with the age of the senior players in the Pies team.

And Ox is filthy over his Demons getting bundled out and expresses it in no uncertain terms.

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Big show today, and Marko tries to call in the push-up challenge from The Ox over the guest(s) who now will not be named. Ox blames Centre Half Forwards and Forwards, claiming that they are unreliable, although he does believe that they are the guys who 'get stuff done' more than any other position on an footy team.

The Ox has a question about Civil Selfishness to do with his upcoming trip to Bali to get colonics and some relaxation. He has some new togs. Unfortunately for everyone who will see him on the trip, he likes budgie smugglers. He has bought coloured budgies - yellow and purple spotted budgies, and he wants to know if wearing those in public is civil selfishness.

Marko has an issue with bike lanes and cyclists. This could go pear-shaped when Marko refers so (some) cyclists as 'selfish mongrels' if they don't ride in the middle of the bike lane. The Ox believes that his business idea from an earlier pod on car horns that can be personalised is the perfect solution. Marko goes a step further, and believes cyclists wearing lycra at coffee shops is not on as he can see everything.

But this is their view - you may be a cyclist with a different perspective. Let us know and we'll get you on. Marko makes the statement that cyclists are most selfish group of any cohort in Australia. Ox has another business idea - which isn't bad. Glow in the dark bike frames.

Marko has been scarred for life. He explains an incident that happened to him at Kerrimuir Primary School that he has carried with him forever, and he believes has scarred him for life. He tells a story about a mate who was scarred for life from a school incident as well. Ox shares his 'scarred for life' story; an incident which he believes has made him scared of heights. Marko was never the same after watching Jaws. Ox has also had an incident with Hubba Bubba which ended badly.

If you've been scarred for life due to some incident, let us know on socials or send a voicemail here, we'd love to hear about it.

We discover that Marko is a hypocrite. He won't eat strawberries, but one of Allens Lollies biggest selling products may involve strawberries.

We ran a poll recently on some bad behaviour from The Ox, and you have let him have it, we give the results and hear your comments. And there's lots of other feedback from the family members, we love it, keep it coming. Marko decides that he loves the word 'flog' and believes we need to use it more, but he is curious about who uses the word 'aghast'.

Marko lowers the cone of silence to tell a story that can never be told in public to do with throwing a certain thing out of car windows. The Ox reckons Markos behaviour his a disgrace, and he may well be right.

We spin the wheel and it lands on a surprising category. Not sure how this happens continually, and this joke is one that requires the cone of silence.

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Today on a beautiful sunny day we're at the Rising Sun Hotel in South Melbourne, we're next to the window, and we've opened it up to let a fantastic breeze in. Beers, breeze and sunshine - does it get any better? Okay the odd truck drives past, but you can't have everything.

The Ox has decided that he needs to schmick up his appearance. He wants to dress well and look sharp, but reckons he needs a new look, and enlists Marko to help out. Marko outlines his proposed 'urban cool' look for The Ox. As an addition, Ox decides that his teeth have to get sharpened up as well. Ox suggests that he might also get a #5 necklace to take advantage of the #5 Demons aura. Marko decides to storyboard the look for The Ox. More to come.

The Ox has had some feedback on Producer Dan, specifically that he has a boring name. His mates have suggested a new name for Dan, who is not impressed. Highly unlikely the name will stick. Whilst on the topic, Marko is unsure whether they can be friends with Dan anymore after something he has recently done. The Ox is is vigorous agreement, and Dan is lined up. Might be a case of workplace bullying tbh. Either way Ox and Marko decide they can't be friends with Dan anymore.

Marko discovers what the Don McLean song American Pie is about, he never knew it was about a plane crash. The Ox is horrified that Marko doesn't know. Marko reckons the song is average and he could write a better song. Big call.

Then things get serious when Marko has a crack at The Ox over his lack of delivery of Wayne Carey, and suggesting that a shoulder reco doesn't impact the Ducks ability to talk. The Ox continues to make excuses. He's a disgrace. The Ox counters with a crack at Marko over not getting Ricky Ponting. Also disgraceful.

The Ox has a new business idea - TinderMat. A cross between Laundromats and Tinder. The boys love it. It's an awful idea. But what do you think? We'll do a poll and get to the bottom of it. Marko also thinks that the fruit and vegetable section of the supermarket is a good 'pick up' area. He then tells a story about looking in the shopping trolley of an internationally famous person, and outlines what was in their trolley.

We have the results of our poll on which is more popular: Coco Pops vs Fruit Loops. Both Ox and Marko had strongly differing views - but the poll doesn't lie. The Couple of Blokes, Couple of Beers family have spoken overwhelmingly in favour of one option, and one of the boys is unimpressed.

Lots of feedback this week as usual, keep it coming, the boys love it ! A heap of comments on Marko's orange jumper. One listener with eagle eyes has noticed something about Markos watch.

We chat to listener Mark who wants to pick up The Ox on a comment he made a couple of weeks ago about Pennsylvania saying that the state was famous for making pencils. Mark gives us a long list of things that it is actually famous for, unsurprisingly pencils don't make the list. Then we find out how Marko graduated American history with straight A's despite going to only one class.

Marko is horrified by comments The Ox makes about the classic movie Philadelphia.

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Big episode of the show today and it starts with an argument over beer. Specifically over Furphy. And Marko calls Ox a disgrace for drinking beer at 11 in the morning. But back to Furphy - we try to solve the problem of where Furphy is from, is it Shepparton or Geelong? But after we finish with the Furphy issue, Ox gives us an update on Wayne Carey and Tom Lynch. Unsurprisingly it’s not good news. Ox has let the family down again. He does try to divert attention from the issue by talking about squash. Disgraceful.

Ox has a life hack to share, it has to do with pubs and toilets - sounds weird, but Marko is on board. It morphs into a possible business idea, Ox could make millions from this, if he does we could share the profits with the Couple of Blokes, Couple of Beers family.

Marko reckons kids these days talk a different language, and has a word that they use which he hates. Ox has one as well, and shares a story about a Friday night drinking session with Cameron Ling, Wayne Carey and Mark Robinson which ended very badly due to a certain word.

The boys discuss words that they used when they were young, heaps of fun ones, let us know if you have any words that were big when you were a teenager, but have disappeared, we’d love to hear them.

It’s like an episode of Wordle or Scrabble on todays show, that’s how much ‘word’ chat the boys are into today.

Marko has an example of Civil Selfishness from planes, and he’s hot under the collar about it, in more ways than one. Strap yourself in for this one. He was on a flight this week, and was unimpressed with the TV show that the bloke next to him was watching on his phone. Plane etiquette violated. Side-note, Marko reveals a fun game he plays with plane WiFi. 

Whilst on TV shows - Marko reveals he has never watched a single episode of Game of Thrones, but his wife Trish loved it. Ox shares a theory, which he reckons is a fact, about 50 Shades of Gray - we’ve put a poll up to see if he’s on the money.

Family member Simon the Irrigation Installer calls the show with a ripping story about him and a bunch of mates on a big weekend in Launceston. Ox, somewhat inappropriately, asks Simon a very personal question about his wife and 50 Shades of Gray. Awkward all round really.

Feedback is plentiful this week. We love it, keep it coming. And feel free to give the boys a whack if you reckon they deserve it. Marko reveals the time he was in an elevator with a very famous supermodel, who gave him nothing, and a family member reckons AFL start Campbell Brown has lopped Marko off at the knees in the love department, from back in their single days.

The discussion moves onto Chicken Nuggies, Ox’s favourite food, and we try to figure out what is in a Chiko Roll…nobody knows. If you have a particular food you loved as a kid, let us know on socials. Or if you know what is in a Chiko Roll!

As usual we wrap the show with a joke, and it is a fish joke today. Who’d have thought!

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Podcast today is not in a pub, but is in the brand spankers new offices of Ox and Marko, the office is looking good - but they’ve identified a problem with the beer in the fridge. Someone has ordered zero alcohol beer, and Marko refuses to drink it. May be a sackable offence.

The boy are excited because they’ve got the first copies of Ox and Markos ‘Dad Jokes book, which is a ripping read, and every single dollar of the proceeds goes to Bowel Cancer. It’s a subject close to Marko in particular given his history, and he talks us through the symptoms. You can order your copy here.

Ox tells us about his upcoming trip to a health retreat in Bali, and reveals something that he has booked in to do 6 times on 6 consecutive days. You may be shocked. But he is determined to come back a few kegs lighter and looking good.

Marko lowers the cone of silence to make an embarrassing admission about his daughter’s driving test, which he assisted with, and it did not end well.

Ox reveals his first car, which was an absolute classic - one of the great cars!

But then the pod goes pear-shaped. Marko is fed up with Ox promising Wayne Carey but never delivering, Ox reveals that he is also arranging Tom Lynch - we'll believe it when we see it.. Ox counters with cracking Marko over not delivering Ricky Ponting. Honestly they’ve both been very average.

Ox has discovered a Life Hack and Marko loves it. And don’t forget we want to hear your Life Hacks, something to make the world just a bit easier for us all. 

Marko has a question for Ox about Tinder. Surprisingly Ox knows the answer. Terrifying all round.

Lots of feedback as usual, and heaps of comments on the dog taking a dump on Markos front lawn. Not only horror at what the dog had done, but lots of people shocked at Marko’s son’s Crocs. However, Ox is a defender of Crocs and reckons they have a place, in fact he calls them one of the most comfortable footwear, he’s a big fan. Marko is prepared to accept Crocs at the beach, but nowhere else.

Conversation moves to one of the great footwear items of all time - the legendary KT26. Love all round from the team.

Ox put a poll up on whether Wollongong or Adelaide is a better city. The result are in and Producer Dan is convinced there has been a technical problem with the results, Ox is also shocked at the result. Ox chats about meeting Alexander the Great in The Gong, he loved it.

Joke this week is a ripper, unusually, from The Ox. He mixes Wayne Carey and a bum joke in the same gag!

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Ox and Marko have been lured back to the Box Hill Golf Club by the offer of a few free beers. What a couple of tight-arses. But no time for that cos we’ve got a big show. 

Marko has come to the pod wearing an orange jumper. Ox likes it, or at least he does a good job of pretending to. Marko gives us an update on the camera at his neighbours place and whether it identified the mystery dog-crapper on his lawn.

Ox has come in with a couple of a things on his mind, starting with a story that has shocked him about kids birthday parties. It is ridiculous, Ox has a fair point. Ox and Marko discuss destination weddings - Marko had the dream scenario!

Marko has a “Can We Still Be Friends’ question to ask Ox. It has to do with Ox and Marko’s mate Matty who has started dressing in a certain way that Marko is not happy with. Leads to a chat about online shopping, Marko is a fan generally. Ox does, but only when he’s drunk - and he’s made some poor online purchasing decisions of late, which he explains. Ox lays the blame firmly at the feet of Coopers Pale Ale. Marko has also made some poor online decisions, not as embarrassing as Ox’s, but not great.

Ox reveals that he has bought fat pills online and reckons he’ll be shredded by Christmas and looking like Trevor Hendy. Marko thinks this is a result of being over 50, and that it changes people and how you see things, and what you can do. Ox reckons he’s having memory lapses now he’s over 50; and he’s got some issues with his body: kicking a footy, pushing wheelbarrows, bungee jumping.

Ross from Mackay calls through with a story about playing mixed foursomes at his course, it’s a ripper; and Marko tells a great story about a reverse shank. 

As usual plenty of feedback. Lots of comments about your death-row meal suggestions. Both Ox and Marko end up hungry as a result of your feedback. Ox makes a ridiculous comment about Pennsylvania which we need clarity on - if you know what that state is famous for, let us know on the socials. Speaking of ridiculous - Ox makes the big claim that Fruit Loops are better than Coco Pops. We’ll get a poll up and you can tell us.

Joke today is from Marko, and it’s not bad this week!

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Today we’re upstairs at the Box Hill Golf Club looking out over the course, what a place to do a podcast! Ox is curious about how Box Hill got its name, and we find out live on the pod. Ox and Marko are unimpressed with the back story.

Marko has come in annoyed about something today. He has a fresh example of Civil Selfishness that he wants to discuss and he believes it requires an investigation, possibly from Seb Costello. It is a genuine shocker. The pic of the issue Marko has raised is on our socials. Ox has recommended camera surveillance needs to be activated.

Marko wants to know the stupidest thing that Ox ever placed a bet on, and Ox tells a ripping story about the Sydney to Hobart yacht race…did the bet end well? Ox explains all. Marko tells a story about his greatest ever bet, Ox has a similar story with a different ending unfortunately.

Ox and Marko bring up the movie Let It Ride and are horrified that Producer Dan hasn’t seen the movie. The boys want to hear your stories of punting good or bad luck. Let us know on the socials.

We have the results of our poll on eating in the supermarket. Fair to say some of us are surprised. The feedback was overwhelming.

Plenty of feedback on the show this week from you, lots of comments and we love them, keep them coming in.

Ox reveals that he has discovered leftover coffee beans are amazing for gardens. Garden chat. Rivetting. Ox also reveals a podcast he is listening to and loves. And unfortunately Ox may have defamed an entire occupation on the podcast today, we may have a legal issue to deal with.

We find out about a fantastic skill with street directories from Ox’s mate Dean. We decide to call him live on the pod and put him on the spot. Does he pass the test?

And as usual we wrap up on a joke, and today a fun one from The Ox, he rips out a classic Dad joke.

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This week, we've come back to the Blackburn Hotel, in the Sportsbar. Ox is on the heavy beers, and Marko is on the shandys (apologies), and the boys have been sent a tasty gift from Crumbs and Co which gets a fair workout on the show (and after the show!).

Ox has a Can We Still Be Friends question about dogs, specifically about a certain breed that Ox reckons is just a terrible dog to have as a pet. During the conversation he reveals that his dog has had 2 knee reconstructions, and he also claims that a certain human name is a shocking choice for a dog name.

Marko talks about how much he loved the Ashes over the past few weeks, and gives us a Ricky Ponting update - will we ever see Punter on the show? Marko remains confident, Ox seems doubtful. However he goes on to tell a story about the English cricketer who did the most amazing thing in a nightclub he's ever seen, which leads to a chat about other amazing things seen in nightclubs including an incredible story about former footy star Simon Minton-Connell, and another about Dermott Brereton.

Marko wants to hear your nightclub stories - amazing things that have happened in nightclubs, let us know about it on the socials and we'll get you on.

Big issue that Ox and Marko want to solve, which is whether people are specific about their beer choice, or just want a pot. We talk to Action Jackson from behind the bar who clarifies it.

Ox reveals that his first bike when he was a kid wasn't quite the Mongoose or Redline that he was after; and for some reason he starts talking about Elle McPherson who was his fantasy lady when he was a kid. Marko reckons supermodels in the 80s were absolute rockstars, unlike these days. Ox and Marko have a theory on why Abby Mangels managed to go out with supermodel Judy Green.

Marko wants to know where 'walking socks' came from - socks that were specifically designed for walking. Ox tells a story about arriving to play at Kingston Heath Golf Club and being turned away because he had inappropriate socks on. This leads to more 'sock chat'. Riveting. Maybe fast-forward through this part, you won't miss anything.

Lots of feedback again this week. Keep it coming, Ox and Marko love it!

Ox has a Civil Selfishness observation. Leaving trolleys in shopping centre carparks. A pet hate. But both Ox and Marko love seeing people mucking about with trolleys. Ox back with a joke this week, surprisingly not a bad effort !

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This week we're at the Blackburn Hotel, and again Marko orders a shandy. Embarrassing.

The show starts with Ox talking about the tradies outside the pub who are laying concrete. Concrete chat. Rivetting. Maybe fast forward through this part of the podcast. But it does lead onto a chat about how much Marko loves tradies, as Ox and Marko have them at their office at the moment - installing beer fridges, a pool table, a TV on the ceiling, and wine fridges. All the important stuff.

Ox makes a claim about the two most unreliable trades, he is firm that they're shocking. Marko wants to know what trade gets paid the most - if you know, let us know on the socials.

Ox then moves onto what can only be described as a tirade over the cost of living: Grapes, Cashews, Bottled Water, Ice Cream all in the firing line. Which leads to a chat about supermarkets, and whether you can 'eat while you shop'. Here's where you come in. Is it okay to eat food whilst in the supermarket? And if not, what are the bins in the fruit and vegetable section for?

After todays show, Ox is speaking at Marko's old junior footy club - a club that Marko reckons has the best junior song in the country. He sings it. Ox thinks it's the worst song he's ever heard. Ox sings a junior club song that he reckons is way better.

We give the results of Ox's poll on silverside, and the boys are surprised at what it reveals.

Lots of feedback this week on club songs, aliens, and a suggestion from a listener that Marko needs to be put on probation for bad behaviour.

We then talk movies and TV shows. Marko is recommending everyone watches Vengeance on Netflix, and Ox is a fan of the Jack Ryan series.

And in an emotional end to the show, Steve calls through to reveal his struggle with addiction, which he has been inspired to share after hearing Ox's challenges. Have the tissues ready.

And following Ox completing probation, he's back on joke duty this week, and it's not bad.

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Marko comes out of the blocks hot today with a theory, and Ox agrees with him. Both Ox and Marko think we have been getting lied to for years about this issue.

Ox then decides to show off. Given Marko has the neighbour from hell, Ox reveals that his brand new next door neighbour is a top bloke - and explains why. It has to do with drinking and football. Who'd have thought Ox would be involved with that sort of gear, very out of character.

Marko tells a story about giving a chat at a local footy club before the game. He ended up drinking far more than he should have, and his behaviour went pear-shaped. It's a great story and one that would never have happened if he'd been drinking shandys.

Ox and Marko start talking about footy clubs with funny names - the Warilla Gorillas in Wollongong comes up as one of the great names in local sport. Ox reckons their logo looks like Jason Dunstall, have a look at the logo and check em out on Facebook here, comment on one of their posts and tell them Ox and Marko sent you. Marko lists a couple of options and wants your input on funny names for local sporting clubs that either do exist or should exist. Let us know on socials, or send a message.

But after a bit of fun, suddenly the podcast gets serious. Marko has been holding a grudge against Ox for some time over an issue to do with a golf trip, and he raises it on the show and wants an explanation. It turns out that the reason Ox hasn't told the story is that it was one of the worst golfing experiences of his life....he explains why, and it is a shocker, and not of Ox's making. The course where it happened is here, it does look amazing!

Marko poses a 'Can Will Still Be Friends' scenario about language to Ox, regarding a certain phrase. Ox also has a different 'Can We Still Be Friends' question - and it has to do with someone on the 'Couple of Blokes, Couple of Beers' team. Marko is horrified by what has happened and believes that Ox can't be friends with the podcast team member following this situation, which puts the ongoing nature of the podcast in jeopardy. Hopefully we can survive this. It looks like an official warning from the Couple of Blokes, Couple of Beers HR department may well be required, or we could maybe reach out to Monica from HR who phoned up during Episode 1 of the podcast here.

Feedback - there is a heap this week. Including one who Ox and Marko believe may be from none other than Shannon Noll! We get a question from Travis in Rockhampton who heard the guys talking about the Oils Dreamworld, and asks what other songs are written about Aussie places, the guys list a bunch including one of Marko's fave tracks from v.Spy v.Spy; hear it here.

Ox reveals a 'bad business' idea that he's seen.

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On todays show Ox has come in looking sharp, and Marko notices. There is a surprising reason why, and it's good news....Ox explains.

But there is a problem. Ox's darts performance has been poor recently, and this can only be revealed in the cone of silence, which he lowers down to reveal this issue. Marko is worried, it is a serious issue.

It leads into a conversation about words that you can't say in certain sports, words that have connotations that are unhelpful to optimum performance. Ox reveals something that he recently read about why yawns are contagious...but mid conversation, we get a text message from Seb Costello of A Current Affair, reaching about regarding Marko's front lawn issue. If you missed the original story you can hear it on Episode 25 here. But no time to waste. Before we call Seb back to get a resolution, we have a look at some of your feedback on the lawn issue - there's been heaps!

What does Seb think about it? He explains on the pod what the options are, suffice to say Seb has some great ideas that Marko can consider.

Ox has a 'Can We Still be Friends' scenario to put the the 'Couple of Blokes, Couple of Beers' family about etiquette in restaurants. He isn't sure whether his mates daughter can ever come to dinner with them again after her behaviour at a restaurant. Marko reckons this may be another story for Seb Costello and ACA.

Whilst talking food, lots of feedback on Ox and his love of silverside - we read a bunch of your tweets and messages about it, and the feedback is overwhelmingly positive. Ox and Marko then start chatting about their 'death row meal' and want to know what yours would be, let us know on socials. Ox starts raving about popcorn at the movies and how that could be a contender for his death row meal - and we find out that Marko hasn't been to the movies for about 6-years! We then have another 'Can We Still Be Friends' about the Barbie movie - Ox admits that he is a fan of Barbie, more specifically of Margot Robbie, what a surprise.

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Another fun show, today live from the Emerald Hotel - always great when we do the show from a pub. Couple of quiet beers, bit of a chinwag, how good.

Last week we tried to get Seb Costello from A Current Affair on the phone, has he called Marko back? We find out on the pod today.

Ox starts banging on about silverside (again). Marko isn't a fan. Ox reckons silverside is one of the great meals. Ox has a Twisties update, and the boys discuss the new flavour - donut twists - however Ox's update is not good. He may have fallen off the wagon, but there is a plot 'twist', and he has a big announcement. Ox tells a funny story about a mate who overdosed on oysters in Robe in South Australia.....didn't end well, as you might imagine.

Marko asks for your input. When have you OD'd on something? Nothing bad, but fun stuff - food OD's. Which reminds Ox of a bad smartie situation when he was a kid.

Couple of weeks ago, Ox had a business idea about scented Bicarb soda, and he explores this further today - but he's got a new business idea that he thinks could make millions, and capitalises on a current trend. We're not sure if it will work. You be the judge. Keen on your thoughts if you have any suggestions on how this could work let us know on the socials.

Ox went into the local VicRoads department a couple of days ago, and he was amazed to find that he was served immediately! Never happens!

Plenty of feedback again this week, some good, some giving the boys a whack, but all in good fun. Marko gets a real spray from Richard, and Ox lines up the boss of Fox Footy Leigh Carlson for some ordinary work on the logo of the footy coverage.

Bruce from Port Douglas calls up with an alien story. Marko loves it, Ox reckons it's rubbish. It's a fun story either way. And Ox gives us an update on Wayne Carey joining the show for a chat - we're a couple of weeks away, but it's a lock. Marko has heard a rumour about Duck that he's going to put to him live on the show.

Ox names the dirtiest players that he ever played against for the Dees, and a few that he played with. And Marko has an idea to chat to players who got smashed - not the players who did the smashing.

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We're really looking forward to this weeks show, lots to get through, might be a big one!

Marko's come in with a scar on his noggin this week, he explains how he got it, and it's a classic example of a bloke in his 50's being dumb. But the scar is not the most interesting thing about the boys appearance today - Ox has brought a cape in, which was given to him by Pistol Pete who listens to the podcast - and Ox decides to do the pod today wearing the cape. But it gets worse - Ox admits to wearing the cape elsewhere. Embarrassing but funny.

Marko reckons Ox looks like a bloke out of Puppetry of the Penis, which leads to an inappropriate conversation about the sort of stuff the Puppetry guys do. Ox makes the big claim that Puppetry of the Penis played for Prince (now King) Charles and Camilla.

Ox has a Civil Selfishness scenario to do with coffee shops and public holiday surcharges. Marko follows up with a Civil Selfishness scenario of his own, this one is a shocker that you will be horrified by - we decide to get Seb Costello from ACA involved in this one to sort it out.

Marko was in Canberra a couple of weeks ago with the great Wayne Schwass, and went to Question Time at Parliament House. He was unimpressed with some of the behaviour that he saw from the pollies - but he was impressed by one person, and he thinks that this could be inspiration for a new role for Ox. Unsurprisingly, Ox reckons he's the bloke for the job. This could be big.

Marko remembered that Ox never gave us an update on the darts tournament grand final a month or so back, so he wants a blow by blow description of how the big dance went.

In the last fortnight there has been big news on the Allens Lolly decision to shut down Fantales. Ox isn't happy about it, and wants to know what Marko and the family are doing about it. Marko reckons Fantales and Minties are the two most dangerous lollies in the world.

We've had a lot of feedback this past week on the show, and there is some feedback on Marko's shandy fixation - Ox gives the results of a poll that he put out on Twitter on who drinks shandys, it doesn't come out well for Marko. Plenty of other feedback, keep it coming the boys love it.

Ox reveals that he reckons he could be on Neighbours and that Toadie can't act - he wishes he was on the episode where Scott married Charlene, acting the role of Scott.

And we get the results of the poll on how you position your 6 O'Clock. Ox and Marko are amazed at the results.

Marks probation is over, following his 2-week ban for stealing jokes from Kevin Bloody Wilson, so he can do the joke this week. His first one average, his next one not bad, but his third one very funny.

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So Ox and Marko have been running a competition for two or three weeks - share the podcast with some mates, crack a joke in your 'share' and they'll just the best joke to come to lunch and beers with them - with the boys picking up the tab. Unless you order a shandy, in which case you can buy your own drinks.

We'll be honest. The calibre of jokes were underwhelming. But nonetheless we found 3 that particularly made the boys laugh, and on this short, bonus episode we announce the winners of lunch with Ox and Marko at the famous Emerald Hotel in South Melbourne.

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Live from the Railway Hotel today, and Ox thinks it is breaking news that the Railway Hotel is near a railway line. Who'd have thought. Marko wants to know is there any Railway Hotel anywhere in Australia that is not close to a railway.

Ethan (from behind the bar) brings the beers around to the boys - a pint for Ox and a pot for Marko. Ethan says shandys are a big seller, which Marko loves, until Ox asks a very pertinent question showing Marko to be a lightweight. It may lead to a name change for the podcast.

Marko raises a Civil Selfishness question to do with council street sweepers, as he is concerned about leaves in the street and how they're handled. First world problem really, which Ox reckons is a fun new segment for the podcast. Ox then raises a 'Can We Still Be Friends' question about Hillsong and Scientology. Both the boys feel strongly about this one.

Marko tells a great story about Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman and Stuart Appleby in Sydney. Ox then backs it up with a story about DJ Generic, Calvin Harris and Taylor Swift.

Plenty of feedback this week as usual, we love it, keep it coming. Particularly if you want to give Ox or Marko a whack for something dumb they've said. Shouldn't be too hard to find something.

This week, we have a new segment from Marko called 'ridiculous sports stories', and we hear a ripper from Marko's mate Biscuit. It is fantastic, strap yourself in, and keep in mind as you listen that Biscuit is 5 foot 7 inches. There is video evidence, which we'll whack on the socials. If you have a ridiculous sports story, we want to hear about it on the socials.

Homework update. Marko gives us a Ricky Ponting update. Ox gives us a Heather Mackay update, and it's not good. We also hear an update on Rodney Rude and Kevin Bloody Wilson. Marko gives us an update on the Great White Nudist, and Daniel Ricciardo.

Ox does reveal a big name that he has arranged to come on the pod in the next couple of weeks. A massive AFL star.

Has Marko done his window washer homework? Unsurprisingly, no. Slack-arse.

And it's the last day or two for our competition to have lunch with Ox and Marko - share the pod, write a joke, and you might score an invite!

Joke this week. Marko is still banned for plagiarism, so Ox gives us a gag today.

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Okay so today we're having a couple of quiet brewskis at the Chelsea Heights Hotel in the Sports Bar.

Ox and Marko are trying to figure out who the most famous person from the Chelsea area and surrounds might be, Lethal Leigh Matthews gets a run - and we discover that neither Ox or Marko have heard of the rock band Jet, who are from nearby in Dingley, and who had a massive hit with 'Are You Gonna Be My Girl'!

But no time for that. We have a potential defamation situation on our hands that requires sensitivity in dealing with. Darren the Banker calls through, and he is seriously considering suing Marko for defamation. Ox reminds Darren that the Demons fanbase is heavily made up of lawyers. Find out what has happened on this weeks episode, and whether Marko apologises or not.

Ox reckons that he is a great 'apologiser', and that he can deliver a sincere sounding apology, or statement, like nobody else, and gives an example by pumping up Collingwood supporters. It sounds impressive and sincere....but is it?

Civil Selfishness. Ox has an issue with teenagers and something they do. Marko disagrees, until Ox clarifies one small point, at which point Marko changes his mind. Sounds like challenging conversations with a certain teenager in the Schwarz household.

Which leads on to when you know you are the head of your family, or when the kids assume the role.

Marko brings up a story from a previous episode about using the line about being the heir to the Allens Lolly fortune when he was chatting to the ladies, when he was a younger, single guy. And he's now thinking that it is time to pass on this approach to his 14-year old son. Unsurprisingly, Ox thinks it's a ripper idea.

Ox had a disaster at home. He has ruined his favourite shoes, and at the same time has damaged the carpet in the house. But, from this mishap has come a moment of genius, it has led to a business idea of Ox's, one that he reckons is a monty and will make him 'billions'.

Plenty of feedback from you on todays show, which we always love.

Ox talks about going to blue light disco's when he was 8-years old - sounds very early in life to do that, but he reckons kids in Beechworth grew up fast.

Marko poses a 'Can We Still Be Friends' scenario to Ox about aliens. Sounds like a joke, but Marko is seriously asking about aliens. Ridiculous and embarrassing.

Marko is on 2-weeks probation for stealing jokes. So Ox takes care of the joke today, and gives us a couple.

And time is running out to enter our competition to have lunch and a couple of beers with Ox and Marko - easy to enter, share the podcast and include a joke.

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And we're back. Live from the Mountain View Hotel, the show gets off to an awkward start when everyone realises that we all forgot to tell them we were coming. But Shaz at the bar helps out nonetheless, and she's a ripper.

Ox has a business idea, selling blue rinse dye for hair. Marko is polite about this idea, because Ox has turned up in a grumpy mood - he's got a problem at home with his washer and dryer which has led to an awkward underpants situation, we can't even try to describe it, it's quite ridiculous. Ox wants to know if you can still be friends with someone who does what he has done with his underpants.

Ox and Marko discuss trust. Workplace, relationships, golf course. Ox has a theory on an extremely trusting act that we all do which involves shopping centre carparks. Marko agrees. The boys then discuss the most untrustworthy sportsperson category. Ox decides he wants to call Damien Oliver live on the podcast, Marko makes the call that Ox is not allowed to.

Marko reckons we put a disproportionate amount of trust in dentists. Ox tells a story about when he and Marko went to hospital for a full medical, and the trust required when the exam is occurring.

Marko tells a story about his Dad training greyhounds in East Gippsland, and how they bred the dogs with the help of a bloke called Wristy Rick. Which leads to a chat about jobs that the boys wouldn't want to do. Ox pumps up vets, reckons they've got a tough gig, harder than being a doctor.

Plenty of feedback on the show this week, including the results of our discussion on rangas. Plenty of comments from you on good looking male rangas, Ox and Marko agree that Michael Fassbender is a good looking rooster. We chat to Steve the surveyor who has called in with a civil selfishness suggestion, it has to do with shopping trolleys, the boys agree 100% with Steve. We also get Steve's view on the Brad Pitt / George Clooney poll. Ox and Marko want to know if being a surveyor helps with the ladies. Unsurprisingly it doesn't.

Ox reckons pilots are massive wankers when it comes to using their job as a pickup line.

We get the poll results on our Brad Pitt / George Clooney poll.

Ox discovers that Marko has only ever read three books. And he tells us what they are.

We hear a story about Ox getting abused on the golf course by a bloke who later became one of his best mates. This bloke has given him a massive gobfull of abuse, and they've still become friends.

And we end the show on, surprisingly, not too bad a joke.

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We're live in the pub today, having a couple of quiet beers. And we start the show with Marko asking questions about nasal hair, and this flows into an ear hair discussion. Ox reckons it's a mid-40s male issue.

Ox and Marko are live from the Burvale Hotel in Melbourne, a pub where one of Ox's mates lost his two front teeth years ago. Ox is keeping his eyes peeled for them. The Burvale used to be known for being a bit rough, which leads into a chat about what other pubs are famous for - Ox and Marko list a few, and we'd love to hear your thoughts on your local pub - what is it famous for?

Cold beers are delivered by Ebony, so Ox and Marko have a chat about her history working in pubs, and find out what her previous pub, the San Remo, was famous for. Ox reckons Ebony is lovely and can handle herself, but he doesn't like the nose-rings, even though he thinks they work for Ebony. Marko says it's a generational thing. What else can the younger generation do well that a couple of old blokes like Ox and Marko can't do?

Ox tells a story about using a voice to text machine years ago because he couldn't type. It ended badly.

Marko follows up Ox as to whether he's done his homework in getting Heather Mackay on the show. And whether he's arranged Kevin Bloody Wilson or Rodney Rude. Ox has let us down. But has Marko arranged Ricky Ponting? We get an update, and Marko is promising a big outcome. Has Marko arranged the Great White Nudist? Disappointment ensues. Ox has an idea to set up a date with Heather Mackay and Greg Norman.

Ox decides that we need to get Daniel Ricciardo on the show. Let's add him to the list.

Plenty of feedback on the show this week, and we chat to Sean the Storeman who has a couple of things to pick the boys up on, he reckons they've over-promised and under-delivered. He does have a great idea for a competition, which Ox and Marko rate. So here it is: if you share the link to this podcast, with a joke you reckon can work on the show and if yours is the best joke, you might score an invite to have a couple of beers over lunch with Ox and Marko.

But back to feedback....and there is lot of it, some positive, and some not so good as per usual. Last week Ox and Marko posed the idea that attractive red-headed women are plentiful, but attractive red-headed blokes are few and far between. No time to discuss on the pod this week, but we'll get some of your ideas next week.

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Another fun show, and we've got a heap of feedback from the Couple of Blokes, Couple of Beers family, which we'll run through.

But no time for that first up, because Marko has seen what he believes to be Civil Selfishness on the way to the podcast today. He's outraged. Reasonable or ridiculous? You be the judge. Ox has a question about window washers at traffic lights which exposes Marko as a tight-arse, and Ox gives Marko homework. We'll report back.

This leads to a conversation about giving money to people begging on the street. Marko has a criteria for giving homeless people money. Ox humours him. It's ridiculous. Again, you be the judge.

We have a legal issue in this weeks podcast, both Ox and Marko fall into a cash for comments rabbit hole, and we decide we need a sound that plays whenever they do, so we are legally compliant and don't put our podcast license at risk.

Marko has been impressed with the latest issue of Sports Illustrated magazine with Martha Stewart on the cover. Both Ox and Marko reckon she looks great, which leads to a chat about older people who look hot. They list the hottest older guys and girls. Ox admits that if he could look like anyone, he'd like to look like Brad Pitt. Marko prefers George Clooney, and he names who he believes is the most beautiful woman he has ever seen. It will surprise you.

Ox asks Marko who is more compelling to watch at the moment - the Royals, or Trump. Leads to a good chat about the royal family, Marko is a fan, Ox couldn't give a rats arse. Marko asks Ox for a marketing strategy for Prince Charles - what he comes up with isn't too bad.

Ox and Marko then discuss redheads and debate over the hottest redheads in the world, they decide that the list of good looking male redheads is too short....and want your input into their list of the 'hottest 5 male rangas'.

And now to feedback....there is a heap this week. We love your feedback, keep it coming on the socials and we'll read it out, or get you on the phone. Common theme this week is from you wanting the pod to go longer. And Ox has again made an error, one of our listeners picks him up on a certain establishment that is no longer, that Ox has been a patron of over the years.

Plenty of feedback on the beer poll, we give the results and hear some of your comments.

Marko has an update on basketball nets, his son has had a genius idea, which he found on TikTok.

And as usual we end the show with a joke. Appalling again. Apologies.

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It's another big show and Ox has turned up looking sharp and smelling schmick. Marko has noticed and is impressed. Leads to a fun conversation on cologne, because Ox has found an old bottle of Fahrenheit, and he's loving it. They discuss their go to colognes, their faves.

This leads onto hair products and facial cream. Quite ridiculous really, sounds like an Adore Beauty or Mecca podcast. But....it does lead to another business idea from Ox, who might be onto a winner, so we may need to get the patent sorted.

This does lead to a chat about 'the twinkle', and what it means. Ox and Marko discuss.

Ox is always coming up with business ideas, and one of his strengths is slogans. He comes up with a ripping slogan for Shane Warnes cologne and can't believe that nobody has thought of it.

Chat moves to favourite movies, Ox names his fave, Mark names his.

Homework update. Has Marko delivered Ricky Pointing? Well no. Ox decides to call him live on the show, does Punter answer?

We chat to family member Trev the corporate advisor from Perth about the cologne chat, he's a massive fan of Joop. Leads to a chat about Perth nightclubs from back in the day. Rivetting content for anyone not from Perth obviously - apologies. Marko asks Trev about Ox’s business idea, a corporate advisor knows stuff about this sort of thing so his input carries some weight.

But then, oh what a story. Marko tells a story about sending a brutal text message to the wrong person, that is, he sent it to the person he was talking about. Arguably the greatest example of message regret, then message salvation, you’ll ever hear. The story is brilliant, and hilarious. Ox and Marko want to hear if you’ve got any accidental text funny stories - let us know on the socials.

Family member Kev calls in about a shopping centre carpark hack he has discovered. It is genius in its simplicity! Kev also chats cologne. Recurring theme. And Ox wants to hear more life hacks from you. Let us know any life hacks, or streamline ideas for cruising easier through life.

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No time to muck around today, because Ox has two 'I Don't Want to be a Hero' stories. The first one a long bow. Something about a heater not working, we're not sure, we only half-listened. But the second, holy hell the second story.......Ox was an actual hero in this one, helping a little old lady who'd been in a dreadful car accident in Geelong. You have to hear it - it will blow your mind.

Speaking of heroes. Is there an update on Markos' effort to fix the basketball court net issue? We find out if the council called Mark back, they said that they would, do they keep their promise? And Marko had homework to arrange basketball superstar Andrew Gaze to come on the show, which he hasn’t done for a month, so Ox takes control and decides to call Gazey live on the pod. During the chat, where Gazey agrees with Marko's concerns, Ox and Marko decide to launch a campaign to fix it. Ox comes up with a slogan ’Net Regret’, and then changes it to ‘Don’t Forget the Net’. Marko has a merch idea. Gazey is into it, but maybe he’s just being polite.

On a side note, that radio show Gazey does called 'The Run Home' has really improved over the last couple of years.

But back to the show - the boys have a chat on slogans. Ox is the king of slogans and can come up with some absolute rippers off the cuff; Marko remembers Ox’s famous bowel cancer slogan ‘when in doubt, get your bum checked out’. They kick around a few slogan ideas and put Ox to the test.

Ox has a new business idea. Not one of his best unfortunately. But you might disagree.

Plenty of feedback. Ox has been copping some heat, and the boys read out what you’ve been saying. The face and neck tattoo civil selfishness comments made by Ox got mixed feedback. Mark tells a story about a guy he played junior footy with who had a tattoo just above his schlong. It is a shocking tattoo, can't even write here what it says as we'll lose our podcast license.

Ox and Marko chat to Darren the Banker who has a bone to pick with Ox over an error in a recent podcast. Ox doubles down on his comments, until he googles it….at which point he realises he might have got it wrong. Awkward.

Given the appalling jokes the boys have been tossing up lately, Mark decides to invite Darren to tell the joke today, surprise surprise, Darren tells a ripper that really does show how bad Ox and Marko have been. We might need to drop this segment.

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This week, we're at a pub, in fact at Melbourne's Matthew Flinders Hotel. We're in the band room, which is largely empty and cavernous! But it's a great room, there is a bar, and importantly there are beers.

Ox and Marko start the show chatting about Kevin 'Bloody' Wilson and Rodney Rude, and whether they've been 'cancelled' or are still performing. Ox reckons adult entertainment at suburban sports clubs is definitely cancelled - and that's probably a good thing too.

But what about the basketball hoop situation. Has it been resolved? Has Marko brought Andrew Gaze on the show? Are kids all over the country happily playing basketball at their local park again? Well there's been a twist, and Marko is pissed off about it - and decides to call the council live on the show. Riveting, particularly the part where we're on hold for 5-minutes.

That said, Marko reckons his local park needs an 'Allen Family plaque' as a thank you for his work on it. Not sure on that.

Couple of Blokes, Couple of Beers family member Brian has messaged us with a suggestion for Civil Selfishness to do with u-turns. Leads to a chat on car-parking technique. Another message from Tommy in Darwin who sent a pic in of a terrible carpark - more civil selfishness. And Ox is curious where Ford F350's park?

Unfortunately the poll last week was the biggest we've done. Marko has an update giving the results and some feedback, including one person who's given Ox and Marko a whack for being a couple of blokes in their 50s asking about women's porn habits.

We've got an update on the MCG cash situation, there's been a development. And more feedback from you - Ox has been called a dinosaur. They're not wrong to be fair.

We chat to family member Matt who poses a 'can we still be friends' question to Ox and Marko. It's a tough one, and the boys both agree that they can't be friends with Matt - but they do offer to help him with his 'problem'....more to come.

The joke isn't great but it's certainly better than last weeks efforts from Ox, which were both appalling.

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This weeks show is XXX rated as Ox and Marko go slightly off the rails with their content.

Not the whole show of course, Ox has a follow up on the MCG cashless issue he had last week, he has found one place you can spend cash at the G, and it's a surprise! Ox also has an update on Heather Mackay - has he got her or not? We find out. And what about Marko's homework on Ricky Ponting and Andrew Gaze?

Marko doesn't want to be a hero but he has a story that may be hero-esque, and Ox has the most ludicrous Civil Selfishness you have heard, Weirdly, Marko agrees with him.

And then.....Marko asks Ox a question that derails the entire show and takes us to XXX rated territory. You've been warned, don't listen to this episode with the kids around. It is so bad that our voice guy refuses to do the show credits at the end of the show.

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This is the week that Ox has to deliver Rob Mills on the show, or donate $500 to a charity of Marko's choice. It's been 6-weeks and Marko has had enough of waiting.

Feedback from the 'Couple of Blokes, Couple of Beers' family, and you have spoken loudly about the ridiculous photo of Marko showing his chest. There is also feedback from you on the photo of Ox looking at a beer like he wants to marry it.

Ox and Marko talk about playing pool, and discussion turns to comedian Steady Eddy - the boys decide to get him on the show for a chat. More homework.

In a first, and probably last, for the show - Ox wants to discuss politics. Ox raises his previous life where he started a political party called 'The Surprise Party', he is considering restarting it. If you're in, let us know on the socials. But Ox is annoyed with flags, and can't believe anyone has a business making flags. Marko has a rule that he reckons should apply to politicians - it's a probation rule around answering questions honestly and openly.

The boys discuss the idea that if they were Prime Minister and you could change one law - what would it be? What law would you change, or make? And with that - may politics never show its face again.

After the break - Ox has promised Rob Mills. Does he appear? Does Ox finally get Millsy on? Listen and find out.

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We decide to not even talk about Ox's Rob Mills quest today. He has let us down again and for the 6th week failed to deliver Millsy. Embarrassing.

This week on the show Ox has a massive problem with the mighty MCG, and lines them up over an issue he has with the ground. As strange as it sounds, he might have a point. Marko reckons the issue Ox raises is Un-Australian.

But there was another issue, Ox took his son to the footy and his son has badly embarrassed him with a terrible new haircut. Ox isn't happy. He then tells us a story about his grandmothers funeral - a story he has told us before, but forgot. Hilarity ensures. Very funny.

We've got some feedback from the 'Couple of Blokes, Couple of Beers' family. Marko reads out some feedback on the Guy Sebastian vs Shannon Noll debate. Marko doesn't rate Guy Sebastian. Ox doesn't overly rate Shannon Noll. Most of your feedback leans one way.

Civil Selfishness this week is back. Marko is angry. Angry about suburban basketball courts. A cunning plan is plotted on the show, Marko has homework.....it is a social experiment. Marko decides that Andrew Gaze needs to help out, and come on the show to help out with our social experiment

Ox has an update on the quest to get squash superstar Heather Mackay on the show. Marko has an idea to encourage Heather to come on the show, Ox loves it.

Back to Civil Selfishness, Ox has a problem with Ubers and them cancelling before picking up fares. He has an idea on how to deal with it. Ox wants to speak to someone from Uber about it.

Maybe Ox is getting old, because he starts to tell us another story that he's told us before. Funny.

So to homework. Marko has to deliver Ricky Ponting, and Andrew Gaze. And the basketball court plan. Not to mention Ox's Rob Mills homework which we've decided will never happen.

Joke returns, this week from Ox....whilst Marko doesn't mind Ox's attempt....he has a second crack to get a better gag away.

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This week the show starts with a chat about colognes after Ox and Marko are impressed with how good Producer Daz is smelling, and looking. We find out the boys favourite colognes from back in the day when they were in their prime.

But onto more important things - Ox has failed us for a couple of weeks now, surely this week he redeems himself by getting Rob Mills on the show. We'll find out, everyone is excited. Ox makes an appalling comment suggesting that Marko's wife Trish was his third choice. If Trish is listening, know that Marko was defending your honour and this is all on Ox. He's embarrassing and we apologise.

We've had some feedback. One of the Couple of Blokes, Couple of Beers family members, Judy from Armadale, has raised a Civil Selfishness issue to do with street parking and etiquette when you are jumping in your parked car.

Marko wants to know Ox's morning routine - what his is standard schedule. And Marko reveals how many times he puts moisturiser on per day. It will surprise you.....but not as much as something else Marko does per day, it's ridiculous! Whilst on Civil Selfishness - Ox gets his back up over vaping and tees off on vapers - which leads to another one of Ox's inventions, it's not a bad one.

Ox is horrified that Marko has allowed his son to take up rowing. Early mornings, long drives. The rowing race that Marko took him to at the weekend didn't end well, he's come home with an injured child.

Marko talks about one of his fave bands, U2, which leads to a chat about Ox and Marko's individual 'Top 5 music artists' list. Who's got the better taste in music? You be the judge. One of them has a dreadful addition that causes shock in the team. The Top 5 lists are interesting, and surprising - and we'll do a Twitter poll to see what you think.

The Top 5 gets derailed, and Marko needs the Cone of Silence to reveal something about a Prince song, and Ox reveals his story about a Skyhooks song.

The boys follow up their Producer on his homework to find squash superstar Heather Mackay, and they are unimpressed with his efforts and reckon they can track her down. They reckon he's been given a form email and fallen for it.

Sadly, the joke is back. Happily, it's not too bad. But sadly again, we've discovered Ox has again failed to produce Rob Mills, but agrees to donate $500 to charity if he doesn't produce Rob next week.

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After a heated conversation about whether chicken belongs on pizza or not, with Ox a firm yes, and Marko a hard no - your comments on the socials, and on our poll were next level.

So....we decided to do a bonus episode to reveal the results and put it to rest once and for all as to whether chicken belongs on pizza or not....it went pear-shaped.

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After Ox failed us last week by not delivering Rob Mills to the studio, this week is his chance to redeem himself and bring Millsy in. We were disappointed last week, but we’re very excited to have Millsy in this week.

That aside - Ox has done his other homework, which was to find out what Tofu is made of. Which he does. It sounds awful.

We also find out about the night that Marko spent in prison - never knew we had a hardened criminal on the podcast, but apparently we do. Still on prison, Ox and Marko tell a hilarious story about Hawthorn Hawks players Jason Dunstall, Gary Buckenara and Gary Ayres ended up in prison in Hawaii - and Hawks coach Allan Jeans response was brilliant!

Ox raises an issue that has been worrying him: things you won’t ever do. Ox refuses to have takeaway delivered, he’ll only ever pick up. The boys move into a tipping discussion, and it gets heated - to tip or not! And what about tipping before the meal arrives?

Ox also reveals that he has a disease, it’s called epistolophobia. He explains on the pod.

Controversially, Ox and Marko believe that anyone who owns a battery-powered lawnmower is not masculine. Debatable.

Ox has a new business idea this week - this one to do with tattoos. He loves the idea. It’s awful. But he loves it.

The boys tell a great story about being in Las Vegas at Hooters restaurant when John Daly’s RV was smashed into - Daly’s wife went ballistic, and Ox filmed it. We play some of the audio on the show. It’s hilarious (language warning).

We’ve had some feedback from a Couple of Blokes, Couple of Beers family member who loves the show, but doesn’t drink beer, and reckons we need more wine chat on the show. Homework is set. Marko has promised that he’ll get Ricky Ponting on the show in the next week or two. Can’t wait!

Ox raises sports that he thinks are over-rated, and sports that he reckons are under-rated and should be pumped up more. More homework is set, Ox wants us to get squash superstar Heather Mackay on the show, and the boys decide that they want to record commentary of a lawn bowls game.

And Ox and Marko may have defamed Raelene Castle, former Rugby & Netball honcho.

Sadly, the joke returns. Ridiculous.

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Very exciting show this week, Ox had homework and has promised to sort Rob Mills as a guest, everyone is excited to see Rob today... how did the chat with Rob go? Find out on the pod.

Ox and Marko get into an argument over whether Guy Sebastian is better than Shannon Noll, and Marko makes a massive claim about John Farnham.

The boys discuss what they would have done, had they not been a footy player or golfer, Marko reveals his childhood dream was to be a pizza maker, and Ox wanted to be a Policeman. Fairly extensive chats follow on what sort of Cop that Ox might have been, and we are introduced to a very good friend of Ox’s, Sergeant Michael Davis.

Sergeant Michael Davis gives us his view on car thieves, thieving generally, and the occasional use of the yellow pages in the interrogation room.

Marko has a concern about chefs, and their social life. He believes it’s the worst job you can have, Ox talks about his late Grandmothers restaurant in Beechworth, which opens up to an adorable story about his daughter.

And with the rise of these 'Sovereign Citizens’ knuckleheads, Ox and Marko discuss. Sergeant Michael Davis gives his view on how he would handle Sovereign Citizens. Ox talks about his love of the TV show ‘Cops’, he must be getting sweaty.

And there has been feedback on the incident where Ox caught a kid spray painting his fence - the boys read some of your messages out. Ox decides that he wants to be nominated for the Order of Australia for his efforts. Ridiculous.

What words do you reckon are awesome? Ox and Marko discuss words they love to use: ‘Grub’, ‘Peckerhead’, and there are plenty of others. They tell a great story about Greg Chappell and a near riot at a Port Douglas pub.

Civil Selfishness is back and Marko is horrified at what Ox’s neighbour has done. Clubhouse leader according to Marko.

Back onto pizza - is there etiquette on ordering pizzas, particularly toppings? Ox and Marko believe there is, specifically around olives, chicken and anchovies. Marko has a strong view on chicken on pizza - and wants to know if you can be friends with someone who has chicken on pizza? And more homework for Ox - he's got to report back next week on what Tofu is made out of.

Unfortunately, the joke remains. It has been appalling ever since we started, no idea why we keep it, it just happens. But this week there is a new category.

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It’s a very special episode today of Couple of Blokes, Couple of Beers today with Ox and Marko, and one that really has struck our hearts.

Ox and Marko talk with Jarryd, who works in emergency services, and along with his wife Jamie have been through some extraordinarily difficult challenges with their beautiful daughter Millie, where they nearly lost her.

And whilst the story is an emotional one, it has a happy ending because Millie pulled through with the help of the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne. Jarryd and Jamie are now looking to help the RCH with a mini-golf day at Dingley Village in Victoria on Friday March 31st, to raise $35,000, which is a thousand bucks for every day Millie was in hospital.

We'll let Jarryd tell the story here:

"Last year, Millie spent 35 days at the hospital under, 28 of which were in ICU. Millie was diagnosed with COVID-19 and upon receiving treatment to support her heart/lungs, she suffered a stroke. Thanks to the incredible support of the RCH team, Millie was able to recover and continues to receive ongoing care. 

Now, our family want to give back to the hospital by playing 12 hours of non-stop Mini Golf on March 31st, 2023 and raise $35,000! We can only do that with your support!"

So if you can help, whether it’s a couple of bucks, or something larger, we’d love it. Let’s help Jarryd, Jamie and Millie to the $35,000 level.

You can donate here at the page here. At the time of recording the amount is at $22,000, so let’s try and get it to $35.000!

Love you Millie !!

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Happy 10th show to us! Who'd have thought we'd get this far.

This week we're live at Bells Hotel in South Melbourne, and it gets off to a bad start when Ox and Marko have a crack at Producer Daryl for wearing a cardigan. Pot/Kettle from Marko who's got prior form in this area, and borderline defamatory. Daryl may be engaging lawyers, so we might start a GoFundMe.

The boys chat about the amazing Brewmanity beer, which is raising money for MND. It's a ripping beer, and worth checking out. You can see their website here.

Civil Selfishness is back, and Marko has a problem with behaviour of people at 7/11. Ox and Marko discuss use by/best before dates and run through where they draw the line, what they will and won't eat post the listed date.

Ox sails very close to the wind with a story about a mate of his who caught a bug at a servo bain marie. We may lose our podcast license, very risky. Screw you Ox for putting this whole podcast caper at risk!

On a more positive note, Ox and Marko start talking Australian of the Year, and both are horrified that Neale Daniher has not won Australian of the Year. Need to fix this.

The boys look at feedback on the show. 10 shows in, and we've been inundated with members of the Couple of Blokes, Couple of Beers family with feedback on Marko drinking shandies.

Ox doesn't want to be a hero but.....he reckons he just might have exhibited some heroic behaviour that is Australian of the Year nomination-worthy. And Ox has a plan to go next level hero.

The boys discuss the importance of feet and what it says about someone. Marko offers a counter-point with the example of a mate of his who passed recently.

Marko has a 'Can We Still Be Friends' scenario to put to Ox. It involves horses. Ox has a qualified answer. And Ox counters with his own scenario of 'Can We Still Be Friends' about whether it is possible to be friends with someone who drives a Ute and owns a chihuahua with a hanky around it's neck? Marko makes an appalling comment about Chihuahua's that may well see an email from the RSPCA.

We chat with Nigel the Tiler from Shepparton who has a question for the guys involving golf, and Marko arcs right up over it.

Ox starts namedropping and mentions he's mates with Rob Mills, leading to an unbelievable Paris Hilton story from Marko requiring the cone of silence, and homework is set - for Ox to get Rob Mills on the show. He promises that he'll sort it for next week - so we're all excited about Rob joining us on the show!

And we've got a guest joke-teller! Joe from Mernda has a bunch of jokes for the boys. Some good, some less so, but all a step up from Ox and Marko's bloody appalling efforts. Lazy-arses.

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This week Ox and Marko again explore Civil Selfishness, and Marko has some strong opinions on traffic light etiquette, but Ox might just have a genius solution to Marko's concerns.

Ox then turns into stats man, giving stats on American road accidents. Why? No idea. He just did. The convo then moved onto American mass shootings and the numbers, which are genuinely terrifying and Mark revealed his experience with a gun when he lived in Texas.

Ox goes rogue and starts calling kids losers for doing something that all kids do. Disgraceful. But it flows onto a discussion about things that kids don’t do anymore, and we find out that Ox and Marko are massive fans of marbles!

Marko reveals that he sunbakes on a lilo at home, and his theory is that if he doesn't have an even tan he won't get any action at home from Trish. Too much information. Ox has a bizarre dislike of lilo’s and goes on. And on. And on about them. And then on a bit more.

We get a Twisties update from Ox, inspired by Rod the Plumber who has discovered a new flavour coming out soon and called the show to let the boys know. Is Ox still on the wagon with his Twisties addiction, or has he faltered?

And the boys have a discussion around whether cheating in golf is ever okay. Marko is surprisingly tolerant of certain cheating scenarios, and Flan from the Gold Coast calls in with one of the all time great golf stories - you’ve got to hear this one, it’s absolute gold, and we discover the term for people who are jealous of people who’ve had a hole in one.

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We kick off this episode with Ox revealing why he hates the beach - despite the fact that he lives at the beach. Ridiculous. He also hates people who sunbake at the beach. He's on a tirade, maybe he got out of the wrong side of the bed. Marko has a theory that anyone who sunbakes at the beach is showing off. Suns out guns out!

The boys talk crazy competitions like hot dog eating competitions, wife carrying, and we find out which one Ox and Marko reckon they could win. And Ox discusses one of his favourite TV shows, Man vs Food.

And in a somewhat surprising development - Marko reveals something he does at home all the time, that his family think is completely ridiculous. It's something we have all done, guaranteed.

Ox and Marko talk plane etiquette, specifically tray-table etiquette. It gets heated, but the boys have a great idea on how airlines can solve this issue. The conversation then devolves into whether it's appropriate to do a #2 in a plane. One of the boys always does, one never has.

They explore civil selfishness, and Ox reveals why he complained to the manager at his local cinema over another customer. Marko then outlines his approach to telling a friend who is a bit pongy - he reckons it's a rock solid approach.

And the boys have a special guest - the voice of the MCG and Gladiators makes an appearance and gives a live rendition of both.

Sadly, there is another couple of midget jokes in todays show. Again, we apologise. We'll have to do better.

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On this episode, a very special guest intros the show with a callback to an unfortunate incident in Marko's golf career.

Ox and Marko debate whether you can, or can't, have gold plated teeth and it then moves into the boys theory of evolution and how animals have evolved. Don't ask. We can't figure out that tenuous link either. Ox suggests that they might revisit 'evolution chat' in a future episode. We're hoping he forgets.

'Can We Still Be Friends' is back and Marko has a scenario to pose to Ox involving him and his wife Trish. Ox reveals a story of when he beat up a kid who sprayed graffiti on his fence, the kid is probably still scarred.

And in an embarrassing reveal. We find out that Ox's taste in movies is appalling. Fan of Die Hard? Goodfellas? Sicario? The Bourne movies? Noooo....far worse. He should be ashamed.

We bring back the cone of silence this week, and find out Ox and Marko's pickup techniques from years gone by - what worked for them. Obviously being the cone of silence, we can't share it here - and it has to remain in confidence in the Couple of Blokes, Couple of Beers family. But suffice to say, Marko's technique in particular was a disgrace and you may never eat an Allens Snake lolly again.

On pickup techniques, Ox reveals the former footy player who was 'best on ground' in this area, and Mark Allen reveals the greatest 'team player' in the history of Australian nightclubs.

And Ox and Marko reveal the truth about the kind of guy Pat Rafter really is.

Oh and unfortunately, there is another short-statured person gag on the show. Apologies.

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We’re live from the pub again today, sinking a couple of coldies, and we have a special intro to the show from Marko’s idol - doesn’t sound that impressive, until you realise that his idol passed away 12-years ago. Ripping effort.

Marko has a ‘Can We Still Be Friends’ question - and this one gets a bit personal. 

Ox has an update on his mate whose wife wants to join on the boys golf day each Wednesday. There is a resolution, but it comes at a cost. We talk to Ox’s mate and find out the real story.

And what the hell is actually in a chicken nugget? We find out. It’s not pretty.

Ox, as a former AFL superstar, knows his sport. He’s been watching Lebron James videos, and he’s not impressed with Lebron’s attitude - so Ox lists his Top 5 disrespectful things to do on a sporting field, and a close to home incident gets a mention involving Cameron Ling and Nathan Buckley.

And we talk to former Sports Tonight host, the legendary Tim Webster, who is right across one of the most embarrassing moments of Marko’s golfing career - it’s a ripper.

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‘Couple of Blokes, Couple of Beers’ is a new weekly podcast hosted by two great mates: Mark ‘Marko’ Allen and David ‘The Ox’ Schwarz. 

It’s a couple of blokes chewing the fat over a couple of quiet, and occasionally noisy, beers.

Mark played golf professionally around the world for 15-years, including the 1999 British Open. He has worked at 3AW, Macquarie Sports Radio and SEN for over a decade. As a survivor of Stage 4 Bowel Cancer, Mark is now a Bowel Cancer Australia Ambassador and public speaker.

Ox is a former AFL star, with many experts regarding him at, or close to, the best forward in the game early in his career with the Melbourne Demons. His footy career was cut short by three serious knee injuries. A reformed gambling addict, Ox has been off the punt since 2005, and has developed an impressive career in the media and public speaking.

You can follow the Couple of Blokes, Couple of Beerspodcast and get involved with the show on social media here: Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

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We're at the pub this week, Ox and Marko are doing Couple of Blokes, Couple of Beers live from a sportsbar, and it gets off to a bad start when Marko's beer order is embarrassing for everyone.

Ox accuses Marko of being a murderer. Unsurprisingly, Marko goes on the defensive at this potentially defamatory accusation, but unfortunately for him, Ox has proof. And Ox and Marko explore warning signs that you've got a dodgy partner. Some fair. Some debatable. But all in good fun.

As a former golf professional, you'd think Marko would still be competitive on the golf course.....well sometimes bad things happen to the best of us. Marko tells about his shocking day on the course this week. And Ox re-tells Marko's favourite all time joke - and to our surprise, it's actually pretty funny!

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This week on Couple of Blokes, Couple of Beers, unsurprisingly, Ox and Marko start talking food. Marko learns what a 'Pho' is, and the boys find out what is in a Açai Bowl. So cultured.

After Ox revealed that he went to hospital as a kid after putting some things in his nose, the boys talk about horrific nursing stories, and what people have put in their bodies, and where.....the stories are as appalling as you'd expect. You'll never want to use spearmint toothpaste ever again.

For some reason we still can't figure out, the boys start talking about penis party tricks, Ox has a couple of footy mates who can do some extraordinary tricks - and Ox goes into very graphic detail. You'll never unhear this.

And Ox and Marko introduce their new invention - the cone of silence - where anything can be said, it is a safe space. And they both reveal who would be on their leave pass list. It's a long list.

Unfortunately, the joke at the end of the show remains. Shame. It's terrible. Make sure you turn off before then. You've been warned.

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This week Ox has a massive problem with his group of golf mates, and Marko has strong thoughts on how to handle it. And with Ox still dealing with his addiction to Twisties, Marko has an idea to help him work through it as a supportive mate - or is he.

In an awkward revelation Ox has had an unfortunate encounter while getting a massage. Marko has noticed a couple of things happening that makes him think he's getting old, and Ox has a mate who has an appalling approach to funerals.

And we're starting to think we need to drop the idea of ending each episode of the Couple of Blokes, Couple of Beerspodcast with a joke, it's just not improving. This week may be the worst ever. If you can do better and have a joke to tell us, record it into your phone and email it, or send it to us on social media. Surely you're better than the garbage Ox and Marko have been dishing up?

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Phew. We made it to the big 2nd Episode. Who'd have thought!

This week, in a combination of irony and poor planning, Ox and Marko are doing Couple of Blokes, Couple of Beersfrom a rehab centre (true!). Which leads to Marko becoming fascinated by sex addiction, and perhaps revealing a little more than he should. Ox has strong views on behaviour at petrol stations, supporting Marko's theory of 'Civil Selfishness'.

Marko has a (possibly illegal) way to deal with pedestrians who annoy him when he's driving, and Dave the Builder, a great member of the Couple of Blokes, Couple of Beersfamily, tells us what makes him give motorists the bird. And Ox has a genius new business idea.....this could make millions!

Wouldn't be a complete show without some food chat - we get an update on Ox's Twistie addiction, and Marko discovers an amazing food from his childhood that he hasn't eaten for 40-years - Ox and Marko taste test it live on the show!

Last week, as usual, the Couple of Blokes, Couple of Beerspodcast ended with a joke, and it wasn't good. If possible, this weeks is worse. Don't listen. When the joke starts, turn off, it's that bad.

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Woah it’s a big first official show for Ox & Marko on a 'Couple of Blokes, Couple of Beers’. 

We talk etiquette on blind dates, should the guy pay? Ox has a genius solution to avoid loaning money to his mates, what a tight-arse. And in our new segment ‘Can We Still Be Mates', Marko reckons he's a fashion guru, asking if he and Ox can still be mates if he starts wearing cardigans. The answer is obvious. Or is it?

Ox and Marko find out how Tinder works, and in a (thankfully) non-related story Ox reveals what caused the worst 6-months of his life. Each week we'll chat to some great members of the Couple of Blokes, Couple of Beersfamily; this week Ox needed a lesson on appropriate workplace behaviour from Monica in HR.

Every week the Couple of Blokes, Couple of Beerspodcast ends with a joke as Ox and Marko spin the 'wheel of jokes'. Whatever category it lands on, either Ox or Marko tell a joke from that category. We're hoping the quality improves from this weeks effort, it's a shocker. In fact, when it gets to the joke, stop listening, it's 30-seconds of your life you'll never get back.

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Couple of Blokes, Couple of Beers is a new weekly podcast hosted by two great mates: David ‘The Ox’ Schwarz and Mark ‘Marko’ Allen.

In the pilot episode, Ox and Marko realise that they should have paid more attention in the meeting to the show logo; Marko is a lightweight on the beers, Ox reveals the surprisingly short period of time since he has shotgunned a beer; and we find out the most dangerous aisle in the supermarket.

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‘Couple of Blokes, Couple of Beers’ is a new weekly podcast hosted by two great mates: Mark ‘Marko’ Allen and David ‘The Ox’ Schwarz. 

It’s a couple of blokes chewing the fat over a couple of quiet, and occasionally noisy, beers.

Mark played golf professionally around the world for 15-years, including the 1999 British Open. He has worked at 3AW, Macquarie Sports Radio and SEN for over a decade. As a survivor of Stage 4 Bowel Cancer, Mark is now a Bowel Cancer Australia Ambassador and public speaker.

Ox is a former AFL star, with many experts regarding him at, or close to, the best forward in the game early in his career with the Melbourne Demons. His footy career was cut short by three serious knee injuries. A reformed gambling addict, Ox has been off the punt since 2005, and has developed an impressive career in the media and public speaking.

You can follow the Couple of Blokes, Couple of Beerspodcast and get involved with the show on social media here: Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

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