Podcast Overview
<p>Behind the seemingly 'normal' lives of the people around us, there are often weird and wonderful double lives that we know nothing about. </p><p><br></p><p>This podcast brings those stories out of the suburbs and into the light, as we explore the sometimes wacky, sometimes confusing, and often-heartwarming hobbies people have, and why they got interested in the first place.</p><p><br></p><p>The Queensland-based teacher who took up curling ... the suburban mum who by day is an Executive Assistant, and on weekends shoots pistols ... or the surgeon who saves lives then risks his own going basejumping ... these are just a few of the stories you'll hear, and maybe even be inspired by.</p><p><br></p><p>Life is short, after all, so why not do the thing that you're curious about?</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Mel Loy, a woman who knows the weird and wonderful hobby well! Aside from her 'day job' running a communications agency, Mel also has picked up a bunch of hobbies along the way, like crocheting, learning Spanish, ballet classes, and teaching group fitness and yoga. </p>
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Publishing Since
5/3/2026
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Recent Episodes
June 14, 2026
Episode 7: Mandy and Flying Trapeze
What do you do when you're recovering from a serious back injury, scared of heights, and bored by the gym? If you're Mandy, you sign yourself up for a six-week flying trapeze course — and then never look back. In this episode, Mel sits down with Mandy, a Cabarita Beach local (and current guide dog puppy mum) whose recreational hobby happens to involve swinging through the air and flying towards a catcher at height. No big deal. Mandy shares the full story — from the terrifying moment she stoo...
June 7, 2026
Episode 6: Mitch and Pro Wrestling
Meet Mitch — Brisbane-based real estate pro by day, pro wrestler by night. In this week's episode, Mel sits down with the man who goes by "One Shot Ryder" to find out what it's actually like to lead a double life in the squared circle. Mitch walks us through everything: how a childhood trip to Times Square and a chance encounter with a WWE billboard lit a spark that never quite went out; what training really looks like (spoiler: a lot of learning how to fall over, and building up a "callous" ...
May 31, 2026
Episode 5: Kerri and Model Horses
Did you know a single model horse once sold at auction for 20,000 USD? In this episode, we chat with Kerri — a professional show dog photographer from the Barossa Valley in South Australia — about her other passion: collecting model horses. Kerri has been at it since 1997 and has around 200 horses in a dedicated model room at home. She takes us into a hobby that’s far more creative, community-driven, and valuable than you’d ever expect. In this episode, you'll find out: How Kerri caught the c...
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- What is Wait, You Do What??
<p>Behind the seemingly 'normal' lives of the people around us, there are often weird and wonderful double lives that we know nothing about. </p><p><br></p><p>This podcast brings those stories out of the suburbs and into the light, as we explore the sometimes wacky, sometimes confusing, and often-heartwarming hobbies people have, and why they got interested in the first place.</p><p><br></p><p>The Queensland-based teacher who took up curling ... the suburban mum who by day is an Executive Assistant, and on weekends shoots pistols ... or the surgeon who saves lives then risks his own going basejumping ... these are just a few of the stories you'll hear, and maybe even be inspired by.</p><p><br></p><p>Life is short, after all, so why not do the thing that you're curious about?</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Mel Loy, a woman who knows the weird and wonderful hobby well! Aside from her 'day job' running a communications agency, Mel also has picked up a bunch of hobbies along the way, like crocheting, learning Spanish, ballet classes, and teaching group fitness and yoga. </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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