Welcome to I never thought I would… a podcast to introduce you to everyday Westies who are at a place and time in their lives doing things they never imagined or had only dreamt of doing. Join them as they talk about the sideroads, cul-de-sacs, fortuitous turns and potholes they’ve experienced along the way.
Alister Dias is now President of Neighbourhood Watch Hobsons Bay. Despite having spent decades as an executive in some of the world’s largest technology companies if he’d been asked how he would spend his retirement, this would not have been on his radar.
13 Aug 2026
Richard Tregear
The unexpected reappearance of songs mostly forgotten about, written and recorded over 40 years ago, led to the equally unexpected release of an album.
13 Jul 2026
Alasdair Macleod
Alasdair Macleod was 57 when he set off around Australia. Some 16,643 kilometres later, he completed his journey, aged 70.
5 Jun 2026
Gaelle Horsely
Gaelle Horsely brings her creative energies and leadership skills to the Newport Fiddle and Folk Club's musical ensemble Tues Blues.
5 May 2026
David Berner
David Berner, president of the Hobsons Bay Mens Shed, wants to see as many men and women as possible access the activities and groups that operate from its premises. For David, the Shed is about people finding connection by doing things that are fun, purposeful and fulfilling.
28 Apr 2026
Andy Hamilton
Andy Hamilton is on a quest to uncover the stories behind those 263 veterans from WW1 and WW2 who lay buried in Williamstown Cemetery. One gravestone at a time.
20 Feb 2026
Clive Pattie
After a successful career in the banking and funeral industries, and a continuing life-long passion for playing and scoring music, Clive Pattie now convenes music classes at Altona’s University of the Third Age. As told to Mario Pinti
20 Jan 2026
Ned McIvor
In 2024, Ned McVicar, then 21, enrolled in a Bachelor of Comedy. Seriously!
As told to Vicki Milliken
20 Jan 2026
Pete Robinson
After a hiatus of 30 years, Pete Robinson is ticking music goals he’s harboured since he was a teenager.
As told to Vicki Milliken
3 Dec 2025
Barbara Maher
After a long, rich and well-travelled life, Barbara Maher now convenes Italian conversation classes at Altona’s University of the Third Age.
As told to Mario Pinti
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