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This week on the Blokes in Mining Podcast, Drew and Dave dive into the big issues hitting FIFO workers and mining crews right now — from the latest Christmas back pay decision sweeping through sites, to the rising cost-of-living pressure smashing wallets right across the mining industry.

The boys break down what the back pay ruling actually means for miners, contractors, and FIFO families heading into the holidays — no corporate fluff, just straight talk from two blokes who live it.

They also unpack the Zero Omissions Challenge, the accountability test rattling mine sites everywhere. Drew explains why most crews fail it, and Dave gives his take on what it actually looks like out on the ground when teams don’tcommunicate properly.

Plus:
🔥 Dave’s Diary returns — including the now-infamous run-in with the water truck that nearly turned him into a mud sculpture.
🔥 The real talk on mental load in mining, long swings, money stress, and how blokes can keep their head straight when everything feels heavy.

If you’re FIFO, DIDO, work underground, operate machinery, or you’re just a bloke trying to survive the mine-site chaos… this episode hits home.

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Dave’s on swing this week, so Drew’s flying solo and jumping into a Q&A straight from you lot.
In this short ep, he answers the questions that have been piling up across the socials — everything from why he started the podcast, what life in the mines is really like, how he got his start, and the stuff most blokes don’t talk about until someone actually asks.

It’s raw, honest, and straight from the cab of the ute… or wherever Drew’s recording from.
A quick episode to get you through the shift, with plenty more coming when Dave’s back on deck.

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This week on Blokes in Mining, the boys are back with a big one.

Dave’s turned up with a fresh tattoo and a new mine site gig, plus he’s back behind the wheel of a 797—but not before getting “coached” by an instructor who may or may not have questioned every life choice he’s ever made.

Drew’s recovering from wedding season mischief and a holiday that ran just a bit too long (his wife is done).

We also get into:

• Christmas rosters and how big they are for FIFO families
• What Christmas on site actually looks like
• The legendary (and risky) seafood night in camp — careful of the prawns
• And Dave’s Diary returns with a deep dive on screen decks (yes, we made it entertaining)

If you’re FIFO, DIDO, mining, construction, or just love a couple of blokes telling it straight — this one’s for you.

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Drew and Dave sit down with Jack Laurence — the Aussie creator behind the global hit podcast One Minute Remainingand the explosive new Casefile Presents series Suing Diddy.

Jack’s a former radio host who walked away from a steady gig to chase raw, real stories from inside prison walls — and it paid off big time. His podcasts have pulled in tens of millions of downloads and taken him deep into the world of crime, justice, and redemption.

In this chat, the boys dive into how Jack went from the breakfast shift to building one of the world’s top true-crime shows, what it’s really like interviewing convicted killers, and the wild process behind his latest series under the Casefile brand.

They talk storytelling, risk, regret, and what it means to chase purpose over comfort.
If you love true stories, second chances, or just hearing how a bloke backed himself and won — this one’s for you.

🔊 Highlights

• How Jack built One Minute Remaining from scratch
• The real story behind Suing Diddy and working with Casefile Presents
• What it’s like sitting across from convicted criminals
• Why empathy (not sensationalism) makes great storytelling
• How to start something bold and make it work

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Special Breaking News Episode Drop, Drew and Dave unpack two seismic developments shaking up the resources sector:

• First, the situation in Queensland’s coal patch — under the leadership of David Crisafulli the state government has reaffirmed its commitment to the high-tier coal royalty regime introduced in 2022, despite mounting pressure from mining companies and increasing job cuts in the Bowen Basin.
  
  
• Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese have just signed a blockbuster deal — a multi-billion dollar critical minerals agreement aimed at weaning Western supply chains off China and investing in Australian resources and processing capacity.
  
  

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DIDO life ain’t all it’s cracked up to be. One minute you’re six hours deep on the highway, the next you’re nearly in cuffs over a bloody Maccas run.

This eps full of chaos and laughs from new site politics, crew dramas, and a few stories that’ll make you glad you weren’t there. Drew & Dave talk money smarts, how easy it is to blow cash in mining, and why some blokes are finally starting to wise up.

Plenty of laughs, a few “what the f**k” moments, and the usual no BS chat you only get from two blokes who are livin it.

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Drew & Dave return from their respective Swing Shifts for a fresh episode.

The boys chats:

• Drew Big Life Update (and a bit low in the mouth about Sharks)
• Dave's on the Mining Move
• Dave been spending the Cha-Chink $$$
• Mining Job Insecurity
• What makes good crew culture
• Dave's Diary

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This is episode is a collection of some of our favourite, and most commented on yarns from our first 10 episodes.....also we couldn't work our swing shifts to record a fresh episode!!!

Thanks for all your support. Been cool to look back at some of the chats and yaks, including:

• The Infamous Poo Story
• Danny Nutley talking Origin Camp
• Shae the Mining Tik Tok star
• Mining accident
• Night Shift Whinge

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