Fruiting Body Podcast (Phuket, Thailand)

About Fruiting Body Podcast (Phuket, Thailand)

🇹🇭 Podcast about People in Thailand We keep it simple and discuss 3 MAIN Points: 1. What did you do before Thailand? 2. What brought you to Thailand? 3. What are you doing in Thailand? 🍄 Subscribe to this channel for New Podcasts EVERY TUESDAY 🍄 Check out of Mushrooms: https://fruitingbody.co.th/

Publisher

Brendan O'Neill

Category

health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

15 Sept 2021

Latest episode

27 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

185 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Jun 2026

   At 82, Australia Wasn’t Home Anymore - So He Moved to Thailand || JAMES GARD (E180)

   🇹🇭 What would make someone sell everything they own at 82 years old and start a completely new life in Thailand? In this episode of the Fruiting Body Podcast, Brendan sits down with James Gard, an Australian entrepreneur who spent more than six decades building businesses, working alongside Rupert Murdoch during the early days of News Limited, and helping shape the global printing industry. But at 82 years old, Jim made the biggest decision of his life. He sold his home, cars, furniture, and nearly all of his possessions before moving to Hua Hin, Thailand with just two suitcases and his wife. This is a conversation about reinvention, retirement, freedom, and why it's never too late to completely change your life. 🎙️ In this episode: 🇦🇺 Why Jim left Australia after more than 80 years 🇹🇭 Why he chose Thailand for retirement 💰 Selling everything and starting again 🏦 Why his own bank froze his money overseas 🏥 Healthcare in Thailand vs. Australia 🌏 Life in Hua Hin as an expat 🧠 Lessons from six decades in business ❤️ Why age should never stop you from chasing a better life Whether you're thinking about retiring overseas, moving to Thailand, or simply looking for inspiration to embrace change later in life, Jim's story proves it's never too late to start over. 👍 Like the video if you enjoy authentic conversations. 🔔 Subscribe for more podcasts about Thailand, retirement abroad, business, entrepreneurship, and expat life. #Thailand #RetireInThailand #MoveToThailand #ThailandLife #ExpatLife #Retirement #RetirementAbroad #ThailandPodcast #HuaHin #Australia #LivingInThailand #ThailandLifestyle #Entrepreneur #StartOver #fruitingbodypodcast 🍄FRUITING BODY MUSHROOM'S SUPPLEMENTS ▼ ▸ https://fruitingbody.co.th/ 🙏THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS :) ▸ SUBSCRIBE  |  https://www.youtube.com/c/FruitingBodyPodcast 🎧AUDIO VERSIONS ▼ ▸SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/7jmBtVQ7cRzV1vQiearseH ▸APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/fruiting-body-phuket-podcast/id1586653000 ⏳TIMESTAMPS ▼ 0:00 — Leaving Australia 2:30 — Frozen Bank Account 5:05 — Selling Everything 7:00 — Why Thailand? 9:10 — The Big Move 11:20 — Thailand Costs 14:15 — Why Australia Changed? 17:10 — No Longer Home 19:00 — Old Australia Vibes 22:05 — Rules & Freedom 24:05 — Retirement Healthcare 27:00 — Thai Healthcare 30:00 — Aging & Freedom 31:20 — Why Thailand Won? 33:20 — Rupert Murdoch 36:20 — Printing Changed 38:30 — Global Business 41:20 — Data to Chicago 43:15 — Secret Projects 45:15 — Starting Over

2. 

   12 Jun 2026

   Too Expensive to Retire in America — Why He Chose Thailand || BILL PAIGE (E179)

   🇹🇭 What is it really like to retire in Thailand? In this episode of the Fruiting Body Podcast, Brendan sits down with Bill Paige, a retired music journalist from Chicago who spent decades interviewing some of the biggest names in music before making a life-changing move to Thailand. After a successful career in the United States, Bill chose to retire in Hua Hin, Thailand, where he has built a simpler, more affordable, and more fulfilling lifestyle. We explore what life is really like as an expat in Thailand, the benefits and challenges of retiring overseas, and why more retirees are choosing Thailand over countries like the United States, Canada, Australia, and the UK. Throughout the conversation, Bill shares stories from his incredible career, his experiences adapting to life in Thailand, and his perspective on aging, healthcare, happiness, and financial freedom. 🎙️ In This Episode 🇹🇭 Why Bill chose Thailand for retirement 💰 Cost of living in Thailand vs the United States 🏥 Healthcare in Thailand and medical costs 🏠 Life in Hua Hin as a retiree 🌏 Expat life and moving abroad later in life 👴 Aging, independence, and quality of life 🎸 Stories from a career interviewing music legends ✈️ Advice for anyone considering retirement overseas Thailand has become one of the world's most popular retirement destinations, attracting expats from around the globe thanks to its affordable cost of living, excellent healthcare, warm climate, and relaxed lifestyle. If you've ever wondered what it's like to retire in Thailand, move abroad, or start a new chapter later in life, this episode is packed with valuable insights and real-world experience. 👇 Comment below: Could you see yourself retiring in Thailand? If not, where would you choose to retire? 👍 Like the video if you enjoy authentic conversations. 🔔 Subscribe for more podcasts about Thailand, expat life, retirement abroad, entrepreneurship, culture, and personal stories 🍄FRUITING BODY MUSHROOM'S SUPPLEMENTS ▼ ▸ https://fruitingbody.co.th/ 🙏THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS :) ▸ SUBSCRIBE  |  https://www.youtube.com/c/FruitingBodyPodcast 🎧AUDIO VERSIONS ▼ ▸SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/7jmBtVQ7cRzV1vQiearseH ▸APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/fruiting-body-phuket-podcast/id1586653000 #RetireAbroad #RetireInThailand #ExpatThailand #HuaHin #AmericanExpat #RetirementPlanning #FruitingBodyPodcast #thailandretirement 🔔 Follow Bill Paige at Surf Radio | https://www.facebook.com/Surfradiohuahin/

3. 

   25 May 2026

   The Real Thailand Most Tourists Never Experience || LEIGH HIGGINS (E178)

   What is the real Thailand beyond the beaches, resorts, and tourist food? In this episode, Brendan sits down with Leigh Higgins, the brains behind  @Feastthailand (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCUf5jXf4XGCE2jl8ti9ciSw)  and a popular voice of Surf Radio Hua Hin, to explore the deeper side of Thai food culture, regional cuisine, and the authentic Thailand that many travelers never experience. Most visitors come to Thailand and stick to pad Thai, curries, and tourist hotspots… but Thai cuisine is one of the most diverse and complex food cultures in the world 🌏 Leigh shares incredible insight into: 🍜 Hidden Thai dishes most tourists never try 🌶️ Regional food culture across Thailand 🍲 Northern vs Southern Thai cuisine 👀 Why many foreigners misunderstand Thai food 📍 How to discover authentic local restaurants 🇹🇭 The cultural side of eating in Thailand This episode is perfect for: 🔥Food lovers 🔥Thailand travelers 🔥Expats living in Thailand 🔥Anyone wanting a deeper understanding of Thai culture If you truly want to experience Thailand properly… this episode is for you. 👇 Comment below: What’s the best Thai dish you’ve ever tried? 👍 Like the video if you enjoy authentic conversations 🔔 Subscribe for more podcasts about Thailand, culture, food, and expat life #Thailand #ThaiFood #ThailandTravel #StreetFood #ThaiCuisine #BangkokFood #ThailandPodcast #TravelThailand #FoodCulture #ThailandLife #ThaiStreetFood #ThailandVlog #HuaHin #Foodie #travelpodcast 🍄FRUITING BODY MUSHROOM'S SUPPLEMENTS ▼ ▸ https://fruitingbody.co.th/ 🙏THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS :) ▸ SUBSCRIBE  |  https://www.youtube.com/c/FruitingBodyPodcast 🎧AUDIO VERSIONS ▼ ▸SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/7jmBtVQ7cRzV1vQiearseH ▸APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/fruiting-body-phuket-podcast/id1586653000 🔥OUR GUESTS SOCIAL▼ ▸Feast Thailand | https://feastthailand.com/ ▸Feast Thailand Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/FeastThailand ▸Feast Thailand YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Feastthailand/

Who has been a guest on Fruiting Body Podcast (Phuket, Thailand)

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• Savvas Michael
• Andrea Buosi
• Carl Ketch
• Rich Gridley

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YouTube views

2,461,558

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

3.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

18 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 77 / 100

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Quality

97

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

51

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