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Supplying the world’s best ginger with Andrew Bond

Buderim Ginger CEO Andrew Bond shares how Buderim Ginger became the largest supplier of the world’s best ginger.

Your shout podcast

Each week, RACQ’s Deb Eccleston will be having a chat with a fellow Queenslander whose story is sure to amaze and inspire.

Strong bones with Professor Belinda Beck

Founder of The Bone Clinic, Professor Belinda Beck shares simple tips to help to ward off osteoporosis and keep your bones healthy.

Empowering future generations with Tanya Meessmann

Founder of Girl Shaped Flames, Tanya Meessmann, is on a mission to fire up our next generation of young women.

Driving into the future with Dr Rebecca Michael

Your shout talks to RACQ Head of Public Policy Dr Rebecca Michael about the future of mobility in Queensland.

Ekka special: A behind-the-scenes look at the strawberry sundae

Find out what it takes to make the perfect strawberry sundae and how Queensland’s iconic ice cream helps fund vital medical research.

Paying it forward with Michael Hornby

Prince Charles Hospital Foundation CEO Michael Hornby shares what the hospital is doing in the area of organ donation and transplantation.

Blending cultures with Jun Chen

Get to know artist Jun Chen, the man behind the 2019 Archibald Prize finalist painting of Queensland Ballet’s Li Cunxin.

Investing in people with Steve Baxter

Shark Tank investor Steve Baxter knows that the key to a good investment is backing people over ideas.

Learning to listen and speak with Dr Dimity Dornan

Hear and Say founder, Dr Dimity Dornan, has helped thousands of young Australians hear for the first time with cochlear ear implants.

Connecting communities with Nic Marchesi

Nic Marchesi and Lucas Patchett were only 20 years old when they began Orange Sky to help give dignity back to homeless Queenslanders.

Finding the ghosts of Brisbane with Jack Sim

Horror enthusiast Jack Sim has spent his life uncovering Brisbane’s haunted history and paranormal past.

Determination and embracing change with Li Cunxin Pt 1 and 2

Queensland Ballet Artistic Director Li Cunxin talks to Your shout about his journey from poverty-stricken peasant in rural China to a world-famous ballet superstar.

Ending endometriosis with Jessica Taylor

Endometriosis Association (QENDO) president Jessica Taylor talks to Your shout about the invisible disease that affects more than 200,000 Australian women.

Road to recovery with Daryl Elliott Green

Following a spate of horrific attacks on Queensland Police, including the death of Police Dog Kaleb, we speak to an officer who has experienced firsthand the dangers of protecting Queenslanders.

Running your own race with Gerrard Gosens

There isn’t much that Gerrard Gosens hasn’t done – chocolatier, Paralympian, Dancing with the Stars contestant, Ironman and adventurer.

Diving deep with Amber Bourke

If you’ve ever wanted to meet a mermaid, freediving champion Amber Bourke is about as close as you’ll get.

Your shout: Making Miracles with Shaune Watts

Queensland father-of-three Shaune Watts shares his story of fundraising for the Mater Little Miracles and the Leukaemia Foundation.

Your shout: Pursuit of Hoppiness

Beer expert and writer Matt Kirkegaard makes a living out of knowing the best brews.

Striving for gold with Tiffany Melius

An RACQ member’s fight to qualify for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

Your shout: Rediscovering Indigenous culture with Derek Oram Sandy

Derek Oram Sandy is passionate about bringing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture into the 21st century.

Your shout: Overcoming adversity with Dr Dinesh Palipana

Queensland’s first quadriplegic doctor won’t let his disability stop him from making a difference.

Your shout: Choose your own adventure with Julie Fison

Journalist turned children’s book writer Julie Fison is encouraging young people to put down their phones and experience nature.

Be your own advocate with David Contarini

Dedicated to educating Queenslanders about health and fitness so they can live their best life.

Episode 13: Gene Miles

Queensland rugby league legend Gene Miles talks about the game he loves and what’s in store for the Broncos and Maroons in the 2019 season.

Episode 12: Michelle Bagnall

Fearless, energetic and unconventional – learn how RACQ Bank CEO Michelle Bagnall is smashing glass ceilings and executive stereotypes.

Minisode RACQ Foundation in Morven Part 3

Local farmer, Peter Bryant, talks to us about his drive to stay motivated during the toughest of times.

Minisode - RACQ Foundation in Morven Part 2

Join RACQ Foundation in drought stricken Morven, Queensland chatting to local resident Michael McKellar.

Minisode - RACQ Foundation in Morven Part 1

RACQ Foundation volunteers and Drought Angels pack up and visit the brave farmers of Morven.

Episode 10 - Surviving the drought

An emotional interview about surviving the drought in Queensland.

Episode 9 - Rescue Stories

An interview with RACQ LifeFlight, RACQ Roadside, Queensland Police Service and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services about rescue missions in Queensland.