The Dorrigo Podcast

Mick & Mick

A podcast for all things Dorrigo!

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Yesterday · 1 hr 12 min
Episode 65 - Whisky Creek Distilling Co
We’ve got Paul Reynolds from Whisky Creek Distilling Co on the podcast! Hear about Paul’s journey into distilling and how he became an award-winning distiller almost, sort of, overnight. We chat about his vision for Whisky Creek, what makes his distillery unique, and how even the currawongs play a part in the story. We also find out why Dorrigo is the greatest place on the planet for distilling. Plus, as always, plenty of the usual rubbish that you've grown to love. Get around it!
July 25 · 1 hr 17 min
Episode 64 - Does it go in the fridge?
Episode 64 is an absolute belter! We debut our brand-new segment Does It Go in the Fridge?, reveal our favourite chocolate, bring you another Whoopsie of the Week, cover the latest in the Sports Report, dive into From the Feedbox, and head out to Dunny with Mick for another edition of Mick in the Sticks. We also chat about festoon lighting, along with plenty of other utter nonsense that somehow made it into the show.
July 4 · 1 hr 12 min
Episode 63 - A City Boy in the Bush
Episode 63 is here, and we're introducing two brand-new segments! First up is Local Listener of the Week, where we give a shout-out to one of the legends who supports the show. Then there's City Boy in the Bush, where you can join Mickey Z as he stumbles his way through life in Dundurrabin, proving he knows absolutely nothing about the bush. Plus all the usual rubbish!
June 8 · 56 min
Episode 62 - Bit of Bad Luck
This week on Episode 62, we’re joined live in the studio by Berko from the Chamber of Commerce to chat about the community forum he recently organised and the conversations coming out of it. We also tackle a couple of big questions: Do you believe in bad luck? And are we getting enough in return for the rates we pay? Plus, we’ve got all the latest news and sport from around the Plateau. All this and more rubbish on Episode 62 of The Dorrigo Podcast! 🎙️
May 20 · 54 min
Episode 61 - The Ebor Falls Conspiracy
Episode 61 of TDP asks the big questions: what type of “hello” guy are you? Are the photos of Ebor Falls actually fake? Are feral animals slowly taking over the world? And can Howie mention his Europe trip at least three times in a single episode? All this, plus plenty more absolute rubbish, on this week’s episode of TDP.
April 18 · 1 hr 4 min
Episode 59 - Simon Jones - VOTP
New episode of our Voices of the Plateau series... This week, we hang out with world-famous, award-winning chef Simon Jones — owner of Charlie’s On Church in Bellingen. From NATO bases to stepping into Michael Jordan’s backyard, to Bermuda, New York, Canada, the High Seas and eventually landing right here on the Plateau, Simon’s journey is nothing short of incredible. All that and plenty of other rubbish on Episode 59 of TDP.
April 8 · 50 min
Episode 58 - Easter is #1
In Episode 58, the boys tackle the big debate: has Easter officially become the best holiday of the year? We also dive into the latest news, chat all things sport, and check in with Mayor Steve for an update on what’s happening along Waterfall Way.
March 18 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 57 - Gimme fuel, gimme fire, gimme that which I desire
Episode 57 dives into the growing fuel crisis and what it really means beyond the headlines. Mickey K breaks down how rising fuel costs and supply issues are hitting hardest out on the farm—where every litre counts. From running machinery to transporting goods, he unpacks the daily challenges farmers are facing, the tough decisions being made, and how it’s reshaping rural life.
March 4 · 53 min
Episode 56 - Back to normal transmission
The boys are back — and as autumn settles in across Dorrigo, so does the usual nonsense from Mick and Mick... and a special, young guest. This week we chat fuel prices, with talk they could be heading north again thanks to the shenanigans in the Middle East. We dive into sport, where a genuine local legend has officially earned himself a place in the Dorrigo Podcast Hall of Fame. Plus, we cold call our favourite councillor for a live update on Waterfall Way because that’s just how we do things. There’s also some breaking sad but exciting news and plenty of other rubbish as the boys return to normal transmission.
February 18 · 1 hr 11 min
Episode 55 - A Meeting with the Mayor
This week on the Dorrigo Podcast, we sit down with the Mayor of Bellingen Shire, Steve Allen, to get the latest update on the Waterfall Way landslip and what it means for our community. We put your questions directly to the Mayor in the hopes of getting some answers — and some clarity — about what happens next for Dorrigo residents and everyone impacted by the ongoing disruption.
January 30 · 59 min
Episode 54 - The Landslip
Waterfall Way is closed AGAIN and Dorrigo is feeling the impact. Berko (Dorrigo Chamber of Commerce) and local livestock agent Benny C join us to discuss how the Waterfall Way landslip is affecting Dorrigo—and what comes next.
Dec 22, 2025 · 58 min
Episode 53 - The Christmas and New Year's special
We’re back for a massive Christmas and New Year special, with our mate Cappsy jumping on the mic with us! We’re tackling the big questions: – Banning beers at third grade cricket… is it un-Australian? – Does it pass the pub test to pull over when you’ve really gotta go on the side of the road? – And should adults still be giving and receiving Christmas presents, or is it time to grow up? All this and plenty of other absolute rubbish on this week’s episode of TDP.
Dec 6, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Episode 52 - Christmas lights, compulsory military service and booing at the cricket
This week on The Dorrigo Podcast, we dive head-first into the festive fray: Christmas lights — love them or loathe them? Are you full of cheer, or are you a certified Grinch like Howie? We also wade into the big topic of compulsory military service, sprinkled (as always) with all the usual Dorrigo-flavoured rubbish Tune in for another episode you definitely didn’t ask for… but we give it to you anyway.
Nov 29, 2025 · 45 min
Episode 51 - Ghost Camping
Get ready for another cracking episode of The Dorrigo Podcast! We cover all the latest local news and sport, and Mickey drops a ripping – and slightly controversial – Question of the Week about “ghost camping.” We’re also joined in the studio by local legend Adam “Uncle” Bailey, who brings his trademark good humour and even better looks. All this… plus plenty of other quality rubbish on this episode of TDP.
Nov 10, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
Episode 50 - Raise the bat to a half century!
We’ve hit the half-century mark! Speaking of cricket, we’ve got all the latest from the Buzzards, plus a chat with the senior vice president of the Dorrigo Show for a full rundown of what’s coming up. There’s a controversial Question of the Week sure to get tongues wagging, the usual gems From the Feedbox, and Mickey K’s classic Whoopsy of the Week. All that and plenty more top-quality rubbish on this milestone episode of TDP!
Oct 4, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Episode 49 - Open Mic at The Rec
We packed up the studio and took The Dorrigo Podcast on the road — live from The Rec! With the doors open to the public, we were joined by some brilliant local voices: Rohan from the Bielsdown River Walk crew, young Finn Moffatt on the revival of cricket in Dorrigo with the Buzzards, and the “golden tonsils of Bellingen” Kye Ruigrok on the drama surrounding Dorrigo’s radio tower. Plus, we cover all the latest local events and sports, and tackle the controversial Question of the Week: Do you enjoy the crust slices in a loaf of bread? All that, and the usual rubbish, in Episode 49 of TDP.
Jul 28, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
Episode 48 - VOTP - Sean and Sophie Leathers (Part 1)
We're back and bringing our new segment Voices of the Plateau, a new series that dives into the lives and legends of the people who call this beautiful place home. We kick off with none other than local top bloke Sean Leathers. Sean moved to Australia at the age of four, left home by 14, and spent his youth ranchin’ and ridin’ across North Queensland. From wrangling cattle to leaping into helicopters to battle bushfires, Sean’s life has been anything but ordinary. Oh – and did we mention he’s also a big wave surfer? Also featured is an interview with his daughter, Sophie Leathers, who recently took out the top spot at the Shark Island Bodyboarding Challenge. Find out how a kid from a small country town up on a mountain took on the world to become the first ever female champ! All of this and plenty of other rubbish on the week's episode of TDP.
Jun 11, 2025 · 55 min
Episode 47 - Return of the G: Stevie Strikes Back
After months of abusive emails and poorly spelled threats, we’ve finally caved — Stevie G is back. And damn, it feels good. Beers taste better when he’s around (probably because he brings them). This week, we’re the only ones brave enough to talk about it: Bellingen Golf Club has gone into voluntary administration. What’s gone wrong, who’s to blame, and can it be saved? It’s one of the best bits of real estate in Bello — the people need to get behind it. Plus all the usual Plateau nonsense, poorly researched news, and a few wildly speculative solutions to local problems. It’s good to be back.
May 19, 2025 · 51 min
Episode 46 - The Waterfall Way Conspiracy
Who’s really to blame for the ongoing road closures on Waterfall Way — is it relentless weather, or just decades of poor planning and crumbling infrastructure? We dive into the mud (literally and figuratively) to find out. Plus, what’s really going on with the future of the Dorrigo Trout Hatchery? Locals want answers. But it’s not all doom and potholes — we also reveal the winner of The Greatest Plain Burger in the World and chat with the burger’s legendary creator. All that, and the usual rubbish on this week’s episode of The Dorrigo Podcast.
May 12, 2025 · 35 min
Episode 45 - The camping fail
Does it pass the pub test to set up camp, then pack up and bail before your scheduled departure? We’re also tackling a hot topic: should 4WDs be allowed to cut through local reserves? Plus, your weekly dose of sports news, upcoming events, and everything happening around Dorrigo on this week's episode of TDP.