Oct 21, 20261h 14mS2
What can a professional poker player teach us about building community? In this episode of My Friend Ron , we sit down with ex-professional poker player Grant Fullston to explore what the game can teach us about human...
society
My Friend Ron
Hosted by Kayla Markham · society · EN-AU
About this Podcast:
This podcast explores how we rebuild a genuine sense of community in a time when loneliness has become increasingly common, especially among younger generations. Through honest conversations, shared experiences, and reflections on modern life, it looks at why disconnection is so widespread and what it actually takes to feel more grounded, seen, and connected to the people around us. At its core, it’s about moving away from isolation and toward something more human, local, and real.
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What is My Friend Ron about?
This podcast explores how we rebuild a genuine sense of community in a time when loneliness has become increasingly common, especially among younger generations. Through honest conversations, shared experiences, and reflections on modern life, it looks at why disconnection is so widespread and what it actually takes to feel more grounded, seen, and connected to the people around us.
Who hosts My Friend Ron?
My Friend Ron is hosted by Kayla Markham. The show has published 15 episodes to date.
What has My Friend Ron covered recently?
Recent episodes include "When the Chips are Down: What Poker Taught Me About Community" (21 October 2026, 74 minutes), "Gather My Crew - Making it Easier to Ask for Help" (7 October 2026, 64 minutes), and "Hit By a Car at 60km/h: Here's What I Learned About People" (23 September 2026, 69 minutes).
How often does My Friend Ron publish?
My Friend Ron publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 51 minutes across 15 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on My Friend Ron?
Booking probability for My Friend Ron is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. My Friend Ron requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. My Friend Ron's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch My Friend Ron?
The strongest fits for My Friend Ron are Civic & Social Clubs and Family & Social Services. My Friend Ron has a society audience.
About the host
Kayla Markham hosts My Friend Ron, a society podcast with 15 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 7, 20261h 4mS2
Why is asking for help so much harder than it should be? We all need a little help sometimes, but actually reaching out can feel awkward, uncomfortable or even like admitting we’ve failed. That’s where Gather My Crew...
- Sep 23, 20261h 9mS2
What happens when the people who are supposed to stop and help… don’t? After being hit by a car at 60km/h while riding his bike, Tom found himself in a situation where he needed help from the people around him. Yet, the...
- Sep 16, 20261h 5mS2
What if social media was actually designed to help you make friends? In this episode, I sit down with the founders of Be Social , an app taking a different approach to social media — one focused on real connection...
Episode #2
Money vs Morality
Sep 9, 202654 minS2How much are our morals really worth? We live in a world where money is often treated as the ultimate measure of success — but what happens when making more money comes at the expense of doing what we believe is right...
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Episode #1
The Loneliness Paradox of Modern Dating
Sep 2, 202656 minS2More matches than ever before, so why are we so lonely? Dating apps have given us endless options, social media keeps us constantly connected, and yet somehow, loneliness among young people continues to grow. So what’s...
- Aug 19, 202613 minS1
I started My Friend Ron with one simple idea: that maybe we can only tackle the loneliness epidemic if we understand what's causing it. But after a whole season of conversations about loneliness, community, culture...
- Aug 12, 202645 minS1
What does your smile say about the world around you? In this episode, we sit down with Kaseer Shikrani, the man behind Salam Smiles, a not-for-profit working to improve oral health within Muslim communities. But this...
- Aug 5, 202642 minS1
Is art still relevant or are we wasting our time? In this episode, we explore what art really is, why humans have always created it, and whether AI changes its value. Is the purpose of art the finished product, or is it...
Jul 29, 202650 minS1On the surface, some people seem completely calm. They're composed, grounded, and rarely show signs of stress. But what if that isn't the whole story? In this episode, we're joined by the calmest person I've ever met...
- Jul 22, 20261h 6mS1
How do we seize the day and achieve our goals even when the process is uncomfortable? In this episode, we explore the power of mental fortitude through the experiences of marathon runner and world traveller, Bonnie...
- Jul 22, 20261h 6mS1
<p>How do we seize the day and achieve our goals even when the process is uncomfortable?</p><p>In this episode, we explore the power of mental fortitude through the experiences of marathon runner and world traveller...
- Jul 15, 20261h 1mS1
<p>Talking to new people can feel awkward, intimidating, or downright impossible but it doesn't have to be. In this episode of My Friend Ron, we break down and analyse the art of conversation with the bright, bubbly and...
- Jul 15, 20261h 1mS1
Talking to new people can feel awkward, intimidating, or downright impossible but it doesn't have to be. In this episode of My Friend Ron, we break down and analyse the art of conversation with the bright, bubbly and...
- Jul 8, 20261h 6mS1
Changing the world can feel impossible—until you realise it starts with one decision: choosing to be brave. In this episode of My Friend Ron , we explore how to find the courage to step out of your comfort zone and why...
- Jul 8, 20261h 6mS1
<p>Changing the world can feel impossible—until you realise it starts with one decision: choosing to be brave.</p><p>In this episode of My Friend Ron, we explore how to find the courage to step out of your comfort zone...
Episode #2
Be Selfish and Volunteer
Jul 3, 202645 minS1<p>What if being a little selfish is exactly what the world needs?</p><p>Volunteering is often framed as an act of pure selflessness. But what if we stopped pretending that helping others doesn't help us too?</p><p>In...
Episode #2
Be Selfish and Volunteer
Jul 3, 202645 minS1What if being a little selfish is exactly what the world needs? Volunteering is often framed as an act of pure selflessness. But what if we stopped pretending that helping others doesn't help us too? In this episode, we...
Episode #1
A man named Ron changed my life...
Jun 28, 202610 minS1<p>There are moments in your life that are rare and seemingly small, yet change your outlook entirely. This is what happened when I met Ron. Suddenly, I realised problems that needed to be talked about, things that we...
Episode #1
A man named Ron changed my life...
Jun 28, 202610 minS1There are moments in your life that are rare and seemingly small, yet change your outlook entirely. This is what happened when I met Ron. Suddenly, I realised problems that needed to be talked about, things that we all...
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