Want to know more about mining life? Listen to this! Mitch & Mad Mumzie are going long in this epic happy hour/Sunday Session. From night shift, heat, flys, crib breaks, family matters, sunrises and sunsets... we cover it all. Also a rant or two from Mitch about social media and how some Peeps are using it - not always for the good of our industry, their own brand and those who may be struggling.   Links from the episode Show notes page:  https://madmumzie.com/beers89 https://www.tiktok.com/@mitch_on_mining https://madmumzie.com/startdate https://www.tiktok.com/@coops_on_cooking ..read more

Driving to a mining town can be a challenge! D.I.D.O (Drive in Drive Out) is very common in the industry, especially in Central Qld. Mad Mumzie went to visit family and didn't listen to her own advice!! What happened? This is different. Sound effects and little snippets on the way out, and on the way back. Heaps of tips for you if you will be driving too. Come on an adventure... the ups and downs of this recent adventure over the 'hill.' Watch the full video of all the parts - Mad Mumzie in all her raw states! Head to the You Tube channel, and subscribe whilst there. https://youtu.be/rg91isr5d ..read more

If you are a Newbie, or Wannabe Miner this one is especially for you. After seeing another post on social media asking questions about what happens now that they have finally got a start in the mines, Mad Mumzie decided to pick up the microphone and have a chat, getting a few things off her chest. She is passionate that 'Knowledge about mining lifestyle and culture, is THE most effective way for a Newbie to last in the mining industry. --- before they even start.' This is a must listen. Show Notes: https://www.madmumzie.com/beers87 https://madmumzie.com/startdate Are you looking for a job ..read more

How can we inspire the next generation to stop hating on mining, come play with us, and help save the world by joining the resources industry? Mad Mumzie joins the chorus and is in rant mode so look out! After hearing a radio interview she just had to hit record. Another heartfelt, passionate chat.  Show Notes: https://www.madmumzie.com/beers85 https://shapeyourfuture.com.au/ https://www.qrc.org.au/ 62 Mackay Mayor and Denmark Tv. But why? Are you looking for a job in the mines but don't know where to start? Head to https://www.madmumzie.com/noexperience/ Online courses and community by M ..read more

‘Drewie’ Mad Mumzie’s sister has been living the mining & construction FIFO life for 30+ years flying in 5-seater planes to international and everything in between. This chat is not just about what to take and weight limits. What happens at the airport, how to get to site and why you do not want the dreaded green bag? Even if you're an old timer, you will enjoy this chat. Changing sites, or states makes you a newbie all over again-on that site. A must listen episode. 2 sisters shooting the breeze whilst in Covid lockdown together after 4 years apart! Stay on to hear MM sharing what she did ..read more

Hugh’s many adventures include stories from the Pilbara, Goldfields, Africa, & Pakistan and more. He’s been Underground in the worlds most dangerous mining mountain Cerro Rico in Bolivia, inside volcanoes, and done photo shoots with 3 helicopters over huge open cut mines. Of course there are also crocodile stories from right here in Oz! Hugh is based in the Pilbara in WA and has travelled the world taking photos of mines, machines, and the people who are part of our global mining family. His books have sold over 50,000 copies. Hugh is also here to Make a Difference. He shares with us, fond ..read more

Ever wondered about dumping your load as a dump truck operator? How hard can it be? It’s not rocket science, right?!! Listen up and you decide. A call for help from a Newbie-so Mad Mumzie recorded a message to share with her and wanted to do all she could to help! This is what you will hear. This will give you an insight if you are a wannabe, or newbie to mining. For my old timers, be sure to listen to the end for the bits I needed to clarify. Also, sadly we lost another miner here in Central Qld so Mad Mumzie touches on that too. Shownotes: https://madmumzie.com/beers82 Are you looking for a ..read more

Mad Mumzie in Zambia for International Women’s Day 2022-online only, but you get to hear her words to celebrate and encourage the newly formed Bainetu WIMZ members for their Women in Mining award ceremony. Take a seat at the MECC event that Mad Mumzie attended in person on the day. Stay until the end too, MM has been hacked and disabled from FBook and she is not happy! Founded in 2020, Bainetu Women in Mining Zambia is a voluntary, non-profit organisation that holds talks and networking events that aims to bringing women in the mining industry together. BWIMZ is also dedicated to celebrating w ..read more

Hayden Lawrie is the face behind the viral 'mining things' videos MM chats about sayings us miners use regularly and why he started Hunter Valley Mining Apparel. Connecting Australian Miners with hats and merch that make you say f$&k yeah!! A fun chat ensues... what are Mad Mumzie's thoughts on the sayings, compared to Hayden's? Show Notes: https://www.madmumzie.com/beers80 https://miningapparel.com.au/ https://www.tiktok.com/@huntervalleyminingaparel https://www.tiktok.com/@therealmadmumzie Are you looking for a job in the mines but don't know where to start? Head to https://www.madmumzie ..read more

How can WE handle shit times? Dr John is back, with his lovely wife Dr. Eli, talking about how we can deal with life when it goes pear shape! Their prize catamaran burned just days before we spoke. But it was more than a boat, it was their dream! Barefoot Doctors Sailing on you tube shows their travels giving aid around the world, from the boat. Show notes: https://madmumzie.com/beers79 Barefoot Doctors Sailing. Watch the boat burn! https://youtu.be/mrS3niEejm8 Are you looking for a job in the mines but don't know where to start? Head to https://www.madmumzie.com/noexperience/ Online courses b ..read more