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Copy Southbound Podcast

Copy Southbound Podcast

Bruce Gunter & Brendon Ryan 175 Episodes Oct 1, 2026

Copy Southbound Podcast preserves real-life stories from pioneers of the Australian trucking industry. It shares what these figures have experienced and achieved in a demanding but rewarding field. By capturing their accounts, the show helps keep their legacies alive and accessible for future generations.

Episodes

154. Allen and Therese Schipp
154. Allen and Therese Schipp Oct 1, 2026 03:20:23 Every now and then we come across a story that has us captivated - And that's saying a lot because there are so many brilliant stories. Pete Schipp asked us to interview his Mum, Dad and Grandfather some time back and unfortunately his Grandfather passed away before we could get there. Thankfully, Allan and Therese were able to provide a brilliant photo history and stories that complemented both o
153. John Morris - Dubbo
153. John Morris - Dubbo Sep 22, 2026 02:49:34 We had a number of people ask us about interviewing John Morris so finally got out to Dubbo and looked him up. I wasn't sure what to expect as all I was told was that he was a highly regarded Insurance Broker - and it seemed a bit out of left field for the podcast. But as usual there was no disappointment in meeting this terrific man who, after spending years in the transport game, took his knowle
152. Rod Pilon
152. Rod Pilon Sep 4, 2026 02:35:37 We finally got to catch up with Rod Pilon of Dubbo to record the story of this well known Great Western Plains operator. He's old school and a genuine country bloke who wears his heart on his sleeve, helps out the industry, gives back to the community and does his best to promote safety culture. He also owns the fact that he's from an era of pushing the boundaries but acknowledges that those days
151. RFW | The story of Bob Whitehead
151. RFW | The story of Bob Whitehead Aug 20, 2026 03:11:58 When it comes to iconic and uniquely Australian, nothing comes remotely close to our own RFW. These locally designed and built masterpieces were the brainchild of Robert 'Bob' Whitehead and for around 30 years were manufactured in his Sydney workshop with a team of dedicated and at times, thick skinned employees. Bob had a reputation of being blunt and opinionated but his engineering and design sk
150. Joe Cassar
150. Joe Cassar Aug 6, 2026 03:20:35 A special one for our 150th episode with the story of the amazing Joe Cassar. We always say how lucky we are to meet some of the nicest people doing Copy Southbound and Joe ticked that box. Extremely humble, respected and admired by so many of his peers, he's also known for his generosity and kindness, something that was evident from the first introduction. Many thanks to long time listener Michae
149. Ian Smith
149. Ian Smith Jul 23, 2026 03:45:26 Something different today as we spoke with Ian Smith, a long retired but well known man with a history in truck sales. He was selling in the golden era through the 70's with some well known clients, delivering some legendary vehicles. And of course, he's an absolute gentleman. Many thanks to truck historian Tony Petch for organising this at his house and for the information he provided to make thi
#17 TML | Shane Pendergast
#17 TML | Shane Pendergast Jul 22, 2026 50:00 The 5th installment of The Missing Link Podcast series with Shane Pendergast.
#16 TML | Shane Pendergast
#16 TML | Shane Pendergast Jul 14, 2026 57:47 The 4th installment of The Missing Link Podcast Series with Shane Pendergast.
148. Steve Cox
148. Steve Cox Jul 10, 2026 02:53:48 We were recommended to catch up with Steve Cox in Corowa and had a great afternoon chatting about his career in trucks. From being a company driver working for a few iconic companies, Steve ended up running his own truck for many years before a health scare brought it to a grinding halt. Nothing better than chatting with someone who has pride in his history and a love of his past. Thanks for the y
#15 TML | Shane Pendergast
#15 TML | Shane Pendergast Jul 9, 2026 01:07:20 The 3rd installment of The Missing Link Podcast Series with Shane Pendergast.
#14 TML | Shane Pendergast
#14 TML | Shane Pendergast Jul 1, 2026 51:27 Part 2 of the series with Shane Pendergast.
147. Mick Gardiner
147. Mick Gardiner Jun 25, 2026 02:44:22 This man, or more his vehicles, need no introduction to the Australian Trucking community. Mick Gardiner and his uniquely built working trucks were synonymous with class and function as they worked their way up and down the Eastern Seaboard hauling freight on regular runs for many years. But the story of the building of each truck is what we are going to focus on as both of his trucks – the R190 I

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