Back home in Melbourne after an incredible trip to the US packed with events, meetings, podcast recordings and time right in the middle of Bravo central, I’m thrilled to share this long time coming conversation with Captain Jason Chambers from Below Deck Down Under.

On screen, Jason is the calm, steady force at the helm, but in this episode we go well beyond the captain’s edit. We talk about how he’s grown as both a leader and a person, the profound influence of his daughter, and why being a present father has taken priority over romantic relationships for nearly a decade.

Jason also opens up about navigating the Bravo world off camera - including pushing himself through stage fright and the intense FOMO of BravoCon without relying on alcohol, and what that experience taught him about confidence, self-awareness and showing up as himself in environments that can feel overwhelming.

We also get into the realities of managing crew in a high-pressure industry, spending long stretches away from family, and the emotional weight of leadership when the cameras are rolling.

It’s a thoughtful, grounded conversation about fatherhood, growth, leadership and the human being behind the uniform.

Support Captain Jason:

IG: @captainjchambers

YouTube: @captainjchambers

Website: Captains Lounge

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IG: jana.firestone

Website: www.janafirestone.com

YouTube: @poptherapypodcast

TikTok: @janafirestone

Filmed and recorded by Angus O'Loughlin at Session in Progress Studio in Melbourne.

Audio engineering as always by the brilliant Sam Talbot. Work with him yourself at www.samtalbot.com.au