Proper True Yarn

It’s another loose Silly Saturday on the Proper True Yarn Podcast, and this one’s absolute chaos from start to finish. Knuckles and Zak dive into wild listener stories including late-night street “cracktivities,” a brutal croc attack in the NT, a caravan park spa yarn you won’t forget, and a near-miss with a roadside drug bus. Plus, plenty of banter, stitch-ups, and classic Aussie humour.
If you love outrageous real-life stories, unfiltered laughs, and proper true yarns from around Australia, this episode delivers big time.

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Knuckles – Country Trucker Caps
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Zak Palmas
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In this powerful and wide-ranging episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, we sit down again with Australian transport heavyweight Craig Membrey for a raw, honest conversation that moves from wild stories to deeply personal reflection.
Craig answers listener questions that dig into the moments that shaped him - from the biggest lessons of his life to the people he’s admired, the mistakes that still sit with him, and the experiences money can’t buy. He opens up candidly about losing his son Rowan, the realities of grief, regret, parenting, and how perspective changes after surviving multiple heart attacks. This isn’t filtered or polished - it’s real talk about life, responsibility, and learning to live with what you can’t change.
The episode also delivers classic Craig yarns, including his unbelievable run-in with Michael Schumacher at the Melbourne Grand Prix, where a freak crash, a tow truck, the media, and a chance encounter led to a moment most people would never believe. It’s one of those stories that sounds made up - until you hear it told properly.
Craig also reflects on meeting influential figures like Lindsay Fox, rubbing shoulders with global industry leaders, attending no-expense-spared parties in Las Vegas, and why his personal motto - Make It Happen - has guided every decision he’s made. When asked who would play him in a movie about his life, his answer is pure Australian: Paul Hogan.
Balancing humour with honesty, this episode covers success, failure, loyalty, enemies, second chances, and why Craig values people over possessions. It’s a fitting close to a series of conversations that capture exactly what the podcast is about - unfiltered stories, lived experience, and proper true yarns.
If you’re into Australian podcast interviews, real-life success stories, business lessons, grief and resilience, wild true stories, or larger-than-life characters, this episode hits hard and stays with you.
Uncensored. Honest. Human. A proper true yarn from start to finish.
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In this unforgettable episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, Australian transport identity Craig Membrey takes us inside what may be one of the most outrageous 60th birthday celebrations ever thrown.
Craig breaks down the full story behind the party - from exploding birthday cakes and last-minute chaos to tattoo artists giving permanent reminders, casino tables, Vegas-style showgirls, comedians, stretch Hummers, supercars, cranes on display, and over 400 hand-picked guests. Hosted at the legendary car museum owned by Lindsay Fox, this wasn’t just a party - it was a full-scale production.
Beyond the madness, Craig explains why milestones matter more as you get older, how surviving multiple heart attacks reshaped his outlook on life, and why he believes money is best spent creating memories and rewarding loyalty. He opens up about celebrating life after loss, surrounding yourself with the right people, and refusing to do anything “small” - especially when it comes to gratitude.
From mates mistakenly thinking real tattoos were fake, to friends flying in from all over Australia, to giving every guest something meaningful to take home, this episode perfectly captures Craig’s philosophy: go all in, or don’t bother.
If you’re into wild Australian yarns, larger-than-life personalities, outrageous party stories, business success, or real conversations about living life properly, this episode is an absolute standout.
Raw, ridiculous, and unforgettable - a proper true yarn from start to finish.
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In this second sit-down with Craig Membrey, we peel back the layers on how a young bloke with no tickets and a big dream built one of Australia’s most respected crane and transport businesses — and lived a hell of a life along the way.
Craig breaks down his journey from leaving school at 14, taking over a small family operation, and growing it into a massive fleet spanning cranes, trucks, trailers, forklifts, and heavy gear across Australia. He shares raw lessons on leadership, hiring the right people, backing yourself, and why passion beats formal education every day of the week.
The conversation then rolls into wild international yarns - from countless trips to Las Vegas, shooting machine guns from helicopters, and driving stretch Hummers across the desert, to meeting legends like Neil Armstrong, hanging backstage with ZZ Top, and crossing paths with Lionel Richie.
Craig also shares his love for American road trips - from Nashville and Broadway, to the SEMA Show, the Mid-America Truck Show, and old-school towns like Lynchburg, home of Jack Daniel’s. Along the way, he talks travel, culture, risk-taking, business mistakes, and why young people should stop wasting weekends and start seeing the world.
If you’re into business podcasts, Australian success stories, transport industry yarns, Vegas stories, American road trips, or no-BS life lessons, this episode delivers big time.
Straight talk. Big laughs.
A proper true yarn about building something real - and enjoying the ride while you’re at it.
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This week on Proper True Yarn – Silly Saturday, Knuckles and Zak rip into another round of outrageous listener yarns. From the great “fuck coriander” debate to a bloke secretly dosing his housemate’s strawberry jam with Viagra, the stories just keep getting wilder.

There’s also a cracking tale about a Deep Heat disaster that went horribly wrong, plus shoutouts to the legends rocking Country Trucker Caps (CTC) around Australia. The boys chat beers, dodgy decisions, and why simple lagers still beat fancy fruit-salad craft beers any day of the week.

If you love wild Australian stories, raw comedy podcasts, and proper true yarns from everyday legends, this Silly Saturday episode delivers plenty of laughs and questionable life choices.

Get involved
A Send a voice message to the boys
Drop us a yarn or question and you might feature on the show.
Enquiries: [email protected]
Website: linktr.ee/propertrueyarn
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Meet the Hosts
Knuckles - Country Trucker Caps
Instagram: @countrytruckercaps
TikTok: @knucklescto
Zak Palmas
Instagram: @zpdigitals
TikTok: @zakpal
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