Proper True Yarn

This episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast features a brand new guest with one of the most unexpected passions you’ll hear about all year.
Knuckles sits down with Jimmy Xmas, also known as James Cortese, the bloke who turned a simple idea for his kids into a fully synchronised Christmas light display that pulls crowds from all over the region.
What started as a few lights quickly turned into a full-scale operation powered by late nights, YouTube tutorials, patience, and a very understanding partner. Jimmy breaks down how deep the rabbit hole goes, how much gear is actually hanging off his house, and why once you start, there’s no turning back.
Alongside the lights, the conversation dives into life as an avocado farmer. Jimmy explains how seasonal farming really works, what a good avocado tree actually produces, where the fruit ends up, and why most people have no idea how thin the margins really are once freight, labour, and supermarkets take their cut.
It’s a proper country yarn about family, work ethic, passion projects, and doing something purely for the joy it brings other people, especially kids. No influencers, no hype, just someone backing an idea and going all in.
If you’re into Australian farming stories, Christmas traditions, small business realities, or people who build something cool from scratch, this episode is a ripper.
Wholesome, honest, and a proper true yarn from start to finish.
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This episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast is pure loose chat, fast questions, and unfiltered answers as The Baron gets thrown straight into the hot seat.
Knuckles fires off rapid-fire questions that spiral quickly from dream autographs and celebrity encounters to golf blow-ups, Tasmanian party chaos, and a full-blown teenage brawl that involved branches, numbers, and very poor decision-making. The Baron opens up about his biggest stuff-ups, first loves, wild nights, and the kind of fights you only end up in when you’re young, drunk, and convinced you’re invincible.
The conversation also drifts into fame by association, including being followed by Gordon Ramsay, getting a personal message from Peter Andre, and why Dwayne Johnson would be the only acceptable choice to play him in a movie.
It’s light, chaotic, brutally honest, and exactly what Proper True Yarn does best. No overthinking, no polishing, just mates talking shit, telling stories, and laughing their way through it.
If you’re into raw Australian podcasts, rapid-fire yarns, and guests who don’t dodge questions, this one’s a ripper from start to finish.
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Silly Saturday is back and this one is absolutely unhinged.
In Silly Saturday #17, Knuckles and Zak rip into some of the wildest listener yarns we’ve ever heard – this time from a frontline ambo who’s seen it all. From bizarre emergency callouts to full-blown chaos in the back of an ambulance, these stories prove truth is always stranger than fiction.
We dive into:
Insane ambulance callouts you won’t believe actually happened
Caravan park disasters and questionable life choices
Emergency room moments that’ll have you laughing and cringing
The reality of life as a paramedic in Australia
Unexpected overdoses, wild injuries and absolute madness
A few lessons learned the hard way… (seriously, don’t try this stuff)
There’s also plenty of banter around fight predictions, country events, and the chaos of everyday Aussie life that makes Silly Saturday what it is.
If you love raw, unfiltered storytelling, outrageous humour and proper true yarns from real people – this episode delivers.
⚠️ Warning: This episode contains explicit language and some graphic stories.
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This episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast goes places no one expects and somehow ends up delivering one of the most important health messages you’ll hear all year.
What starts as a loose laugh turns into an unforgettable yarn when The Baron tells the full story of discovering a very swollen left nut. From bleach baths and bathroom mirrors to real estate being taken up where it shouldn’t be, Nathan walks through the moment he realised something wasn’t right.
The conversation breaks down what a hydrocele actually is, how quickly your mind jumps to the worst-case scenario, and why so many men ignore symptoms instead of getting checked. Nathan shares the doctor visits, scans, specialists, and the sheer relief of reading the words “the testicle looks fantastic” in a medical report.
Between the jokes, metaphors, and absolutely cooked analogies, there’s a serious message that cuts through clearly. If something feels off, get it checked. Don’t ignore it. Don’t assume the worst. Don’t accept the first answer if it doesn’t sit right. Push for clarity and look after yourself.
The episode also ties into the broader message around men’s health, second opinions, and why early action matters more than pride or embarrassment. It’s crude, funny, uncomfortable at times, and genuinely important.
If you like raw Australian podcasts, unfiltered humour, and real conversations that actually say something useful, this episode delivers all of it in one completely unhinged package.
Laugh hard. Cringe a bit.
And seriously, get yourself checked.
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This is one of the most raw and important episodes of the Proper True Yarn Podcast to date.
In a conversation that strips everything back, The Baron opens up about life behind the laughs, sharing the deeply personal story of his daughter Evie and the reality of raising a child with complex medical needs.
Nathan speaks honestly about Evie’s diagnosis of cerebral palsy, her being nonverbal, and the shock of later discovering she also has type 1 diabetes. He walks through the early warning signs, the endless crying as a newborn, missed developmental milestones, hospital visits, and the moment everything changed when her pancreas shut down.
The episode captures the helplessness of not being able to communicate with your child when something is wrong, the fear that comes with managing a life-threatening condition, and the emotional weight carried quietly by parents who still have to show up every day. Nathan also explains how modern medical technology has helped them manage Evie’s condition, while still acknowledging how fragile and overwhelming it can feel.
Alongside the pain, there’s perspective. Nathan talks about resilience, gratitude, and the mindset that keeps him moving forward, even when things feel unbearable. It’s a powerful reminder that the loudest people often carry the heaviest loads, and that everyone you meet is fighting something you can’t see.
This episode isn’t about jokes, viral clips, or internet personas. It’s about parenthood, vulnerability, love, and surviving situations you never imagined facing.
If you’re a parent, a carer, or someone who needs to hear that they’re not alone, this episode will hit hard in the best possible way.
Raw. Honest. Human.
A proper true yarn that matters.
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