Wait, You Do What?
Behind the seemingly 'normal' lives of the people around us, there are often weird and wonderful double lives that we know nothing about.
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.
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.
Life is short, after all, so why not do the thing that you're curious about?
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.
Episodes
8 episodes
Episode 8: Jade and Tarot Card Reading
Jade Miller is a book editor, developmental coach, illustrator, and published author — but in this episode, she's here to talk about something a little more unexpected: tarot cards. Part self-reflection tool, part spiritual practice, and part b...
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 wit...
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.Mi...
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 horse...
Episode 4: Cathryn and Collage
What happens when a graphic designer, business coach, and art lover commits to making one collage every single day for a year?Cathryn Lloyd is a Brisbane-based creative facilitator, coach, and collage artist with a...
Episode 3: Matt and Metal Detecting
Treasury, Trash, and Tiffany Rings: The Wild World of Beach Detecting with Matt JamesEver wondered what really lies beneath the sand at your local beach? Hint: It’s not just broken seashells and seaweed! In this episode, ...
Episode 2: Karen and Sports Shooting
In this episode of Wait, You Do What?, host Mel Loy explores a hobby that is definitely a far cry from the corporate world. Meet Karen (or Kaz), an executive assistant and mother of three who recently discovered that she is a total ...