Amplifying the Bush - Ben Dobbin

Pieces of the Mind.

In this episode, we sit down with one of Australia’s most iconic voices — Ben "Dobbo" Dobbin. You know him from Triple M’s The Rush Hour, his footy commentary, and his passion for raising the voices of rural Australians. But beyond the microphone, Dobbo is a family man of five, navigating life both in the spotlight and out in the bush, where things are never quite as easy as they seem.

Dobbo opens up about the highs and lows of living in the bush while juggling the weight of a career in media. As a proud advocate for mental health in rural communities and someone who’s seen the impact of Queensland’s devastating floods, he shares his personal journey of being the voice for people who too often remain unheard.

He also takes us through his struggle with imposter syndrome — how someone from the bush, with humble beginnings, has dealt with feelings of doubt despite his success. We dive into the stigma often felt by men in rural Australia when it comes to vulnerability and how it can feel like there’s no space to be open, especially when so many are already carrying the weight of daily survival.

Through it all, Dobbo balances the demands of his high-profile career with his deep-rooted commitment to his family and his community. It’s a raw conversation about the challenges and realities of living in the bush, and how navigating that dual identity — as both a public figure and a proud rural Australian — is a constant, evolving journey.

Join us as we go beyond the headlines, into the heart of the outback, and listen to Dobbo’s personal story of resilience, responsibility, and the voice of rural Australia that he fights to amplify every day.