Darcy Quinn Podcasts

In this episode of The Real ResQ, we are announcing the launch of Vertical HeliCASTS, an exciting new podcast network from the team behind Vertical and Vertical Valor magazines. The Real ResQ is pleased to join the Vertical HeliCASTS family, along with other industry-leading shows like The Hangar Z Podcast with host Jon Gray and The Helicopter Podc…

On this episode we're joined by Marianne Taylor, AKA The House Detective to talk about the Heeler House, Queenslanders, and some of the other architectural styles that have popped up in Bluey. If you've looked at Bluey's house and asked, what exactly is this type of house that Bluey lives in, this is the episode for you! Marianne Taylor is an archi…

In this episode of The Real ResQ, we are joined by Gabe Sage, USCG Rescue Swimmer 489. Growing up in Santa Cruz, CA, Gabe loved surfing and spending time on the beach as a lifeguard. Then came that inevitable point when it was time to get a “real job”. After seeing a cliff rescue on TV, he knew he had to become a USCG Rescue Swimmer. The first resc…

We are proud to have Gary Hegarty, General Manager of Organisational Development at GrainCorp as our guest for Episode 10 of The Leaders On Leading Podcast. From Gary we learn: The responsibility that leaders have in the lives of our people; The history and future of leadership; Seeking harder to find the intrinsic motivators of our team members; T…

While we're working away on the next season of Hot and Bothered, over on our patreon we're going to be exploring the other Austen books and adaptations! This is our first episode of the patreon exclusive mini-season: a conversation about Emma with one of our favorite Austen scholars, Professor Roxanne Eberle. Next week we'll be discussing the 2020 …

In this episode of The Real ResQ, we are once again joined by Dillon Nelson with more stories about him and his cadaver dog, Jakoby. Dillon and Jakoby have continued to train and have been called out for searches on missing people. He comes on to tell us some of his most recent stories. The first story Dillon talks about was when he and Jakoby were…

In this episode of the Real ResQ, we are joined by Bob Watson, USCG Rescue Swimmer 273. After Bob and I take a trip down memory lane reflecting on some of our time together in Kodiak, Alaska, we get into his incredible career. There was a very long wait to even get to Rescue Swimmer school, but thanks to his wife Lori, Bob stayed the course. After …

It's the Father's Day Weekend here in Australia and to celebrate we're chatting to the ultimate TV dad...well the voice of Bandit Heeler in Dave McCormack. In this conversation we talk to Dave about his musical journey with Custard, what it's like being in a band now, and of course his role as Bandit. You can keep up to date with Custard at their F…

In this episode of The Real ResQ, we are joined by Jamie MoCrazy, world class freestyle skier who competed in Junior World Championships, X Games, and FIS Freestyle World Ski Championship. Growing up doing gymnastics and snow skiing, Jamie wanted to bring these two sports together. So that is exactly what she did! She took women's freestyle skiing …

In our final episode of the season, Vanessa and Lauren return to some of their central questions about Pride and Prejudice, its popularity and its politics. We'll be back in a few months with our next season, but in the meantime we'll be releasing regular bonus episodes on our Patreon. We'd love to have you join the community supporting our work! H…

In this episode of The Real ResQ, we are joined by Darcy Guyant, pilot from the US Army and the US Coast Guard. After flying seven years in the Army, Darcy made the change to the USCG. His first rescue was in the USCG in the H52 where he landed in the water for a ‘platform pickup’. His second story with us is one of his most memorable stories. Whil…

We are proud to have Anthony Tassone, President the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Victoria as our guest for Episode 9 of The Leaders On Leading Podcast. From Anthony we learn: His insightful framework for Influencing at a government level in very short windows of time; His clarity that access does not give you influence; His approach to preparation …

In this episode of The Real ResQ, we are joined by Jim Shorten (Jones) who served in the US Navy, the US Army, and the US Air Force. Jim goes down memory lane with us and recalls stories from his time in Vietnam, while he was with the Navy and the Army Special Forces. He was with a special detachment intelligence group that required him and his tea…

For our final adaptation conversation of this season, we're talking to critic and writer Bedatri Choudhury about the film Bride and Prejudice. We explore how the class and gender dynamics of Georgian England transpose into 21st century India and discuss this question: is this a true Bollywood film? Next episode, Vanessa and Lauren are back together…

In this episode of The Real ResQ, we are joined by Michael Allen from the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZ-DPS). Michael, who was born and raised in Arizona, started his career with the fire department. In line to make Captain, he decided to change careers and move on to work with the Air Rescue Unit for AZ-DPS. After a seven month academy a…

After wowing international audiences for the best part of 12 months, Bluey's Big Play: The Stage Show returns to Australia, with a season beginning on December 30th at the QPAC Playhouse in Brisbane. To celebrate the return of the show to Bluey's hometown, and the theatre that played host to the world premiere, Justin spoke to Bluey's Big Play dire…

In this episode of The Real ResQ, we are joined by Bob McMahon, Delaware State Police, pilot, and volunteer firefighter. As a retired police officer of 41 years, as well as an inductee into the Delaware Aviation Hall of Fame, Bob has some great stories. The first story that Bob considers his most memorable is one that has never actually been told u…

Curtis Sittenfeld is one of Vanessa's favorite authors and in 2016 she published her own take on Pride and Prejudice, Eligible. Eligible transposes Lizzy and company from 19th century England to modern-day Cincinnati, Ohio. In today's episode, we talk to Curtis about Eligible and the inspiration behind her new book, Romantic Comedy. Join us in two …

We are proud to have Simon Levy CEO of The Risk Management Institute of Australasia (RMIA) on the show as our guest for episode 8. In this episode, learn how Simon celebrates what works so that he can look at what needs to be improved; Allows for mid level performance as a success strategy; Uses self reflection as a leader to evolve emotionally; Le…

In this episode of The Real ResQ, we are joined by Brian Fishbook, a Ski Patrol, Hoist Operator and Paramedic from Canada. Growing up around the Vancouver, Canada and Whistler area, Brian has seen some amazing things in his 26 years as a ski patroller. He recalls several “first” rescues on the mountains, from a simple broken wrist walking to the sk…

How do you juggle your work, family and faith? Unravelling the Leadership Enigma with Cory Rich on The Bigger Game In this thought-provoking episode of "The Bigger Game" podcast, hosted by Steve Claydon and Darcy J Smyth, founders of The Outbound Game (https://outbound.game), we are thrilled to welcome Cory Rich from Apex Revenue who has dedicated …

While we've been making Live from Pemberley, we've been blessed with a brand new Pride and Prejudice adaptation! We originally covered Fire Island when it was first released with guest Tobin Low. But this week, in honor of its recent Emmy nominations, we're revisiting the film with its writer and star Joel Kim Booster. From Joel, we learn about how…

In this episode of The Real ResQ, we are joined by Jay O’Donnell from the United Kingdom. He shares some of his very memorable rescues while he was in The Royal Navy as a Rescue Diver. His first rescue is actually the reason he continued down the Search and Rescue path. A ferry that had sank with 500 people in the water, which made for a memorable …

We are proud to have Donna Georg-Dent, Deputy CEO of InComPro Aboriginal Association Incorporated on the show as our guest for episode 7. Learn how Donna leads without making assumptions; Her definition of vulnerability in leadership; How she knows how much vulnerability is enough; How we can best support women in leadership; How she finds out what…

In this episode of The Real ResQ, we are joined by Nic Holmes from South Africa. Nic recaps eleven (and we could have done more too!) that he has been involved as a rope rescue technician. We start with his first rescue of three guys who literally ran off a cliff. The news headline with this rescue was, ‘Three Rescued After Gorge Tumble’. The secon…

Darcy Smyth, Co-Director at Why Bravo is our guest for episode 6. Learn how Darcy has gamified sales training & sales leadership; His criteria around knowing when to have tough conversations with clients; His insights into leadership in very small teams; The role of experiential learning in developing sales leaders; How robust strategy allows for e…

Though we've finished our reading of Pride and Prejudice, a true understanding of the text and its cultural impacts wouldn't be complete without a look at its many adaptations. Over the next few months, we'll be looking a few examples and asking the question 'what do these teach us about the original text?' The first episode of this short series is…

In this episode of The Real ResQ, we are joined by Matthew Fader. Matthew, originally from the United States, has lived in Sweden for the second half of his life. Our conversation jumps right into his first rescue and why he has been in search and rescue the majority of his life. At 19 years old, he helped an unconscious surfer with a head lacerati…

It's that time of year when the fierce rivalry between Queensland and New South Wales comes to a head with the annual State of Origin rugby league series. You'd know Dan Brumm's voice - he plays Uncle Stripe on Bluey, but he's also been the show's sound designer across all three seasons. With the Queensland Maroons taking on the New South Wales Blu…

In this episode of The Real ResQ, we are joined by Dr. Ben Meadley, a flight paramedic from Australia. Ben has been working in the EMS and helicopter world for over 25 years. In January of 2023, he earned the Ambulance Service Medal for his service and for everything that he has done for Australia's medical community. As we get into our conversatio…

All ends well in Chapter 61 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and Lauren discuss where we leave each character and the true importance of Pemberley. Dr. Claudia Johnson joins us at the end of the episode to discuss comedy and our takeaways from the whole book. Our next episode is June 30th, where we'll be interviewing Jo Baker about her book Longbour…

In this episode of The Real ResQ, we are joined by Jon Bartel, USCG Pilot. Jon started his career as a school teacher, but decided that was not what he wanted to do. He went into construction and that is where he learned about the Coast Guard. Jon signed up, went to boot camp, and has served ever since. As we discuss his 26 year strong career, we t…

Bluey's latest episode 'Cricket', has fast become a new favourite amongst Australian Bluey fans, capturing in 7 minutes the essence of the national sport. In this special bonus bit, Justin and Lou discuss some of the nuances and the storytelling in 'Cricket', the life lessons that the game can teach you, and why cricket is such an important feature…

In this episode of The Real ResQ, we are joined by Sebastian Schneider, a Hoist Instructor from Germany. With a background in the German military as a medic, Sebastian has seen quite a bit. He tells us a story about a climber who fell 20m/60ft in a canyon that he and his crew had to rescue. Hoisting the medics into the scene, they were surprised to…

Tony McGillion, Divisional Director of Education at Northern Health is our guest for episode 5. Learn how Tony navigates the crucial first few months in a new leadership role; How he invests in building genuine, trusting relationships as a leader; How he ensures he is solving the right problem in leadership; The role of the "gut feeling" in his lea…

Elizabeth and Darcy spread the news of their engagement in Chapters 59 and 60 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and Lauren discuss Mr. and Mrs. Bennet's different reactions and the delicious flirting between Lizzy and Darcy. Dr. Sharon Marcus joins us at the end of the episode to discuss the model of sisterly love. Our next episode is June 16th, cove…

Mr. Darcy returns to Longbourn to propose (again) in chapters 57 and 58 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and Lauren discuss the romance that Austen leaves off the page and the deep self-reflection of these two characters. Dr. Stephanie Paulsell joins us at the end of the episode to discuss her thoughts on the proposal. Our next episode is June 2nd, …

In this episode of The Real ResQ, we get a full debrief by the entire crew of USCG 6009, PIC Will Sirokman, SIC Tripp Haas, Flight Mech Joe Ivy, Flight Mech Kyle Turcotte, and RS1032 Branch Walton. These men were the crew that responded to the vessel crushed by a huge wave, capsizing the vessel and tossing the survivor around like a rag doll. Will,…

We got some messages on linkedIn and one of them was about micromanagement. We thought that because it is such a common challenge in every workplace we would do a special episode to address it. Enjoy. We hope it helps you! In this No-Guest Focus Workshop Episode, hosts and leadership development facilitators Glenn Quinn & Glen Hancox discuss how do…

In this episode of The Real ResQ, we are joined by Daniel Foust, former USMC pilot and founder and CEO of Corporate Aviation Security International (CASI). While working overseas, he and his crews were tasked with all sorts of different missions. As for the mission we discussed, Daniel and crew flew out to a Forward Operating Base (FOB) to do an ex…

Lady Catherine makes a visit to Longbourn in Chapter 56 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and Lauren discuss how Lizzy wins the argument and whether Lady Catherine is the true villain of the book. Dr. Susan Fraiman joins us at the end of the episode to discuss Lizzy's obstinacy in this chapter. Our next episode is May 19th, covering chapters 57 + 58.…