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AJ: The Highlanders “Zoo” Chicken, The Black Dildo Ban & The Streaker Tackle That Hit ESPN

2026/02/17

AJ rolls in dusty after a big night and immediately delivers one of the loosest sports yarns you’ll ever hear. Back in 2013 in Dunedin, AJ gets recruited to fire up the Highlanders student section (“The Zoo”) at Forsyth Barr Stadium - but instead of a normal mascot gig, he ends up in a full chicken suit, half cut, and armed with a “bag of gags”… including a black dildo that (somehow) becomes part of the entertainment. It goes exactly as you’d expect: the sponsor finds out, emails start flying, and AJ cops a life ban… until they change their mind and invite him back with one condition: no dildos. Then it levels up. Mid-season, a streaker hits the field and AJ - still dressed as a chicken — absolutely crunches him in a tackle that blows up across radio, news, and even lands on ESPN Top 10 plays. But the fame comes with a cost: a news outlet tries to unmask the mascot, forcing AJ into a choice that changes everything. From there it turns into a three-week Highlanders championship bender: packed pubs, the “Landers Army,” printing champions tees, trophy tours, a cooked Bedford bus with shithouse brakes, cops pulling them over, and a 21-day tear that ends in pneumonia… and a relationship ultimatum he definitely ignores. This is pure chaos, pure NZ rugby culture, and a proper true yarn from start to finish. #propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Comiskey | Wild Pub Stories, Biggest Business Lessons & The Craziest Party Ever

2026/02/15

his episode is a proper yarn with Rob Comiskey from the Comiskey Group - one of Australia’s biggest hospitality and entertainment operators. Rob breaks down the biggest business lessons he’s learned over the years (including knowing when to cut bait), the high-stakes Brisbane court case that nearly broke them, and how that risk turned into a massive win. Then it gets loose: Rob tells the story of the wildest party he ever hosted - inside a converted Energex substation - with security on the gate, a DJ setup, roof dives into the pool, and absolute Superbad-level chaos. We also chat about meeting famous faces (Post Malone), scouting Nashville bars for ideas, building venues with their own personality, and the behind-the-scenes madness of running a distillery + brewery, including the reality of rum ageing rules and importing ethanol into Australia. If you’re into Australian pub culture, hospitality business, nightlife stories, and elite proper true yarns, this one’s for you. #propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Silly Saturday #10 – Wild Yarn Roulette, Dumb Blokes & Unfiltered Chaos

2026/02/13

The boys are back to regular programming… and it gets loose quick. This week on Silly Saturday #10, a listener tackles a brutal 15km Tough Mudder, crawling through mud, obstacles, and pure pain just to prove he’s still got it - while Zak yarns about a wild rodeo weekend, country chaos, and everything that comes with it. It’s classic carry-on: • tough mudder survival stories • rodeo madness • blokey banter • random tangents • proper dumb laughs If you love Aussie humour, country culture, and unfiltered yarns between mates, this one’s right up your alley. Chuck it on for the drive, the shed, or the gym. 🎙️ Proper True Yarn Podcast – real stories, proper laughs, no polish. 📞 Get involved🎤 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 📲 Follow the PodcastInstagram: @propertrueyarn TikTok: @propertrueyarn Facebook: Proper True Yarn Podcast YouTube: Proper True Yarn Podcast 🤠 Meet the Hosts Knuckles – Country Trucker Caps Instagram: @countrytruckercaps TikTok: @knucklesctc Zak Palmas Instagram: @zpdigitals TikTok: @zakpal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Comiskey | Marilyn Manson Chaos, Ice Cube’s KFC Rider & Behind the Scenes of Big Shows

2026/02/12

Back with Rob Comiskey from the Comiskey Group for a behind-the-curtain look at what really goes on when world-famous artists hit Australian venues. Rob shares the Marilyn Manson story you won’t believe - insane green room demands, “don’t look at him” rules, and an elevator meltdown that turned into a 45-minute standoff… all because he refused to walk a short set of stairs. We also get into the wildest security briefing Rob’s ever heard, how venues handle extreme performers, and why respect for staff matters - especially when you’re dealing with security teams on the front line. Then it flips to legendary: Ice Cube’s rider might be the best of all time - two buckets of KFC and a bottle of bourbon - and yes, they had to keep KFC open late to make it happen. Rob also talks Cypress Hill nights where the crowd was a full-blown smoke cloud, plus what “artist riders” really cost and why most of it never even gets touched. To wrap it up, Rob breaks down what makes a concert truly successful: the punter experience, constant improvements, and building venues and events that people walk away from singing. If you love Australian hospitality stories, backstage chaos, music industry insights, and proper true yarns, this one’s for you. #propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Comiskey on Risk, Rain & Real Margins

2026/02/10

This week on Proper True Yarn, Knuckles sits down with Rob Comiskey from Comiskey Group to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to bring massive live shows to life. Rob breaks down the promoter game: why sometimes you don’t “promote” a show - you buy it, how deals can be decided in minutes, and why it’s all risk vs reward (and honestly… sometimes it’s just a punt). From turning down Elton John early at Sandstone Point, to bringing out The Beach Boys, to the brutal moment COVID flipped a sold-out Violent Femmes show into a six-figure loss overnight - Rob shares the wins, the misses, and the stuff punters never see. They yarn about genre-by-genre bar spend, lightning evacuations, why insurance has become a nightmare, and the reality that one headline or a curveball can change everything. If you’ve ever wondered how the big dogs do it — this one’s a proper behind-the-scenes belter. #propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Comiskey: From One Pub to a $850m+ Empire

2026/02/08

Rob Comiskey from the Comiskey Group jumps on the Proper True Yarn Podcast to share how his family built some of Australia’s biggest pubs and live music venues -including Eaton’s Hill Hotel and Sandstone Point Hotel. From building Subways at 19, getting ripped off by dodgy managers, and taking massive risks, to running eight mega pubs, resorts and $850M+ in projects - this is a proper “have-a-crack” business yarn about backing yourself and building big. Hospitality, property, live music, and real Aussie hustle. #propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Silly Saturday #9 - Firefighter “Bro-tel”, Outback Nursing Yarn & Thailand Kidnap Scare

2026/02/06

Knuckles and Zak are back behind the mic pressing play on some of the loosest listener yarns yet. Silly Saturday #9 is full call-in chaos - random voicemails, outback stories, and the kind of stuff you only hear when real legends send in their “proper true yarns.” This week the boys react to: • a firefighter protecting a property near Dalby that turns out to be the world’s weirdest “bird sanctuary” (aka the infamous bro-tel) • a remote nurse with a classic roadside outback mishap • a Thailand party trip that turns into a full kidnap/extortion scare • heaps of banter, roasting, and zero filter from Knuckles & Zak It’s unpredictable, unedited, and exactly what Silly Saturday is meant to be - mates listening to wild stories and talking absolute rubbish. Perfect for the drive, the shed, or a laugh at the gym. 🎙️ Proper True Yarn Podcast - Aussie humour, country culture, and real stories from real people. Send in yarn to [email protected] or https://www.speakpipe.com/ProperTrueYarn 🤠 Hosts Propertrueyarn @propertrueyarn (IG) @propertrueyarn (TikTok) @propertrueyarn (FB) Knuckles @countrytruckercaps (IG) @knucklesctc (TikTok) @countrytruckercaps (FB) Zak Palmas @zpdigitals (IG) @zakpal (TikTok) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russ: Naked on a Stranger’s Lawn & a 28-Second Yardie

2026/02/05

Russ shares a wild 21st yarn: Long Islands, blackout dancing, waking up naked on a stranger’s lawn, and still rocking up to smash his family’s yardie record in 28.8 seconds. Pure Kiwi chaos, pub culture, and one hell of a Proper True Yarn. #propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russ vs The Coppers: Pepper Spray, Paddy Wagons & Bad Decisions

2026/02/03

Kiwi mad dog Russ joins the Proper True Yarn Podcast to spin loose yarns about getting arrested after a Devilskin gig, smart-assing cops, getting pepper sprayed, and learning the hard way to stay on the right side of the law. #propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russ: The Mad Dog Ring & the 100km/h Drum Roll

2026/02/01

Russ returns with another unhinged Kiwi yarn - earning his “Mad Dog Club” ring after towing a cut-open drum behind a Corolla at 100km/h, rolling it 13 times, blowing the straps off his crocs and skinning himself head-to-toe. Plus, the time he watched a mate take 22 pellets of birdshot “just to see what happens.” Pure chaos and classic Proper True Yarn energy. #propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Silly Saturday #8: Myths, Legends & Right-Off-Tap Nuts

2026/01/30

This week on Proper True Yarn, the phone lines deliver absolute carnage. We’re talking myths, legends, and right-off-tap yarns — from wild farm stories and jaw-dropping confessions, to spearfishing chaos with sharks, and a sparky who delivered the pettiest breakup revenge imaginable. 🔥 In this episode: Wild rural yarns that shouldn’t existSpearfishing close calls and shark encountersThe most cooked farm stories you’ve ever heardA sparky’s perfectly wired revengeListener yarns that push the limitsPlus, Yarn of the Month returns thanks to Our Cow, with a chance to score a box of premium grass-fed Aussie meat. Raw. Unfiltered. Definitely not advice. 🎙️ Listener call-ins 🇦🇺 Real Aussie chaos #propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You Can’t Frighten a Triton – Russ Rolls, Drowns & Goes Viral

2026/01/29

Russ tells how he rolled his Triton twice, copped a $20k repair bill, then later drowned the ute in a flooded ford, only to have the rescue video hit Facebook and rack up hundreds of thousands of views courtesy of “Frank’s Trees.” #propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russ: Lost Naked in Christchurch & the 45-Hour Bender

2026/01/27

Russ tells the story of a “quick trip” to Christchurch that turned into a 45-hour bender: pulling a sickie, smashing red wines on the plane, his mate getting thrown in detox at Macky G, ending up naked in fluffy slippers wandering the streets at 4am, getting scooped by the boys in an Uber, then backing it up for another full day on the piss. Pure chaos, peak Kiwi mischief, absolute Proper True Yarn territory. #propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke Modini | The Future Cruiserweight Boxing World Champion

2026/01/25

Knuckles wraps up with Luke Modini for a loose rapid-fire yarn—autographs, biggest stuff-ups, craziest fights, and life outside the ring. Luke talks sparring Mairis Briedis, fighting through injuries, taking late-notice title fights on Foxtel, and why he loves a proper grudge match. Then it gets wild: Luke’s rare dog-breeding side hustle, the ultra-rare Laizhou Hong (Chinese Red Dog) in Australia, and what it takes to train serious protection dogs. Plus: respect for Jai Opetaia and the fight Luke would take in a heartbeat. #propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Silly Saturday #7: Septic Tanks, Saddle Broncs & Bad Decisions

2026/01/23

This week on Proper True Yarn, things go from bad to absolutely cooked — fast. We’ve got listener yarns that include NT cattle station chaos, a cowgirl escaping a burning camp only to end up waist-deep in a septic tank, and house-party disasters that spiral into parents walking in, smashed fish tanks, and life-ending timing. 🔥 In this episode: Bronc rider yarns and country hat chatA Territory cowgirl’s worst night imaginableFrom fire… straight into the shit pitsBedroom disasters and surprise homecomingsFish tanks, fist fights, and zero good decisionsPlus, Yarn of the Month is back thanks to Our Cow, with a chance to score up to $250 worth of premium grass-fed Aussie beef. As always — raw, real, unfiltered, and definitely not advice. 🎙️ Listener call-ins 🇦🇺 Real Aussie yarns ⚠️ Bad decisions guaranteed Good choices are boring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.