
In this podcast Masterchef winner Brent Draper & his wife Shonleigh chat about 'all things according to us'. From light hearted and funny stories behind the scenes of Masterchef, parenting, marriage, travel and business to deep and raw accounts of navigating mental health.
All Episodes
- Japan, what went down & no more holidays overseas with kids!
Behind The Drapes
It was the holiday we were so looking forward to but we might have forgotten about the whole 6 kids overseas with us thing…
06 Oct 2024 | 29 mins
- The 5 things you need to do for ultimate wellness
Behind The Drapes
In this episode, Shonleigh sits down with Angela Davies from Mind Your Grit to find out exactly what we need to focus on for ultimate health and wellbeing. And, she gives us some game changing hacks for when we feel like we just don't have the time to fit it all in!
29 Sep 2024 | 28 mins
- This 1 question will make you rethink your life
Behind The Drapes
Draper & Shon came across a question that seems simple enough, but has made them rethink how they view their lives and think you will too!
22 Sep 2024 | 18 mins
WARNING: Please don't let your kids listen to this episode In this episode we let you into a parenting secret we're not proud of but that actually worked! It was a struggle but we THINK it's paid off.
15 Sep 2024 | 25 mins
- We should be eating WHAT for brekky?!
Behind The Drapes
In this bonus episode we're joined by the guys from Ancestral Nutrition on what exactly we should all be eating for optimal health and how we can add Primal Energy to our food to fill the vitamin gaps!
10 Sep 2024 | 10 mins
- From owning a Ferrari to hungry in a matter of weeks
Behind The Drapes
This episode we have Shonleigh’s former boss and multi millionaire on. His story of making it big time to losing it all is unbelievable.
08 Sep 2024 | 29 mins
- We're hacking our health and it's seriously THIS easy
Behind The Drapes
In this episode we chat to the guys from Ancestral Nutrition who break down the myths and tell us the super simple changes we can make in our day to day that will have the maximum effect on our health. To try Ancestral Nutrition head to www.ancestralnutrition.com.au and use the code DRAPES25 for 25% off.
01 Sep 2024 | 30 mins
- I see dead people and aliens
Behind The Drapes
In this episode, we chat to psychic Mikki Fisher about her ability to speak to dead people and aliens! What it means for us as humans and the messages the galactic beings want us to know.
25 Aug 2024 | 31 mins
- Draper you're delivering this baby!
Behind The Drapes
You might remember the story of Alfie's birth? Well wait until you hear what happened with Bowie! And what Draper decided to do mid birth will blow your mind.
18 Aug 2024 | 35 mins
- New season, not new us!
Behind The Drapes
We're back for a new season and the struggle is real guys! In this episode we chat the highs and low lows of the last few months and it seems we're all in the same boat.
11 Aug 2024 | 18 mins
- Your questions answered!
Behind The Drapes
In the last episode of season 1 Draper & Shon answer your questions, from THE BEST Brent Draper recipe, to how they spice up their relationship, to why and how Jamie Oliver slipped into their DM's!
03 Dec 2023 | 24 mins
- You NEED this in your life!
Behind The Drapes
In this bonus episode, Draper shares with us the must have for any outdoor-loving cook and for any pizza lover out there THE BEST recipes!
28 Nov 2023 | 14 mins
- "We're the worst cooks here!" with Justin Naryan
Behind The Drapes
In this episode Draper chats to best mate and MasterChef winner Justin Naryan on MasterChef, recipe collabs and being a youth pastor!
26 Nov 2023 | 27 mins
- Travelling Australia was the best and hardest thing we've ever done
Behind The Drapes
In this episode Drapes & Shonleigh talk about their trip around Australia in their bus in 2022. From selling everything they owned and building the bus to hitting the road and the places they travelled (the good and the dodgy). Drapes & Shonleigh talk about the very real struggles they had on the road living in a tiny 7m x 3m space with a toddler, the ups and downs along the way when things went wrong and the hard stuff that an Instagram highlight reel doesn't show you about travelling on the road full-time.
19 Nov 2023 | 37 mins
- Who carries the bigger mental load in our home? Who does what around the house & why Drapes holds the 'romance card'
Behind The Drapes
In this episode Drapes & Shonleigh talk about their experience reading and playing 'Fair Play' by Eve Rodsky which is all about the unequal emotional labor and “invisible work” in a marriage when it comes to who does what in the home. Drapes & Shonleigh talk about how helpful it's been for them to find a solution for lightening the mental and physical load in their household, WHO does WHAT and how it hasn't been sunshine and rainbows every step of the way when nevigating this new way of doing things.
12 Nov 2023 | 25 mins
- Giving it a crack - from 'Shirtless Chef's' to the 'Waffle-jaffle' & all Drapes failed businesses!
Behind The Drapes
In this episode Drapes talks through ALL the businesses he's started or dabbled in over the years from cooking shirtless at hens nights to serving waffle-jaffles at Miami Marketta! If you need a little extra motivation or inspiration to give your own business or idea a crack, you need this episode in your ears immediately!
05 Nov 2023 | 33 mins
- We screwed up big time because noone told us this stuff!
Behind The Drapes
If you're thinking about starting a business or you're currently in the trenches, this episode is a must-listen! In this episode Drapes & Shonleigh talk about their very first business that they started at their kitchen table in 2016 and then went on to sell for 6 figures in 2021. Drapes asks Shonleigh for her top tips around building a successful business on a VERY minimal budget and they talk about ALL the ways they screwed up along the way from spending the company money the wrong way, to going into debt for the business and what they wouldn't do again next time.
26 Oct 2023 | 25 mins
- Drapes almost delivered our baby, on our bed!
Behind The Drapes
In this episode Drapes & Shonleigh talk about their CRAZY hypnobirthing experience with their first-born Alfie, and how close Drapes was to delivering the baby at home! Drapes talks about the importance of supporting and backing your birthing partner in all of their birthing and labour choices and together they share what newborn life was really like for them 5 years ago.
22 Oct 2023 | 31 mins
- Drapes does WHAT with mayo??!
Behind The Drapes
In this episode Drapes & Shonleigh talk about their time in Exmouth WA, and one of their most favourite memories - sitting on the beach eating freshly caught Spanish Mackerel Ceviche with the special ingredient S&W mayo! Drapes then runs you through how to make the ultimate toastie with a secret to how you can make it THE crispiest one ever… write this recipe down!
17 Oct 2023 | 11 mins
- Our love story doen't start with love at first sight!
Behind The Drapes
In this episode Drapes & Shonleigh take you all the way back to 2011 when they first met. You'll hear about how they became best friends, how they gave each other advice about dating other people, how they mutually decided they wouldn't be boyfriend/girlfriend and then how about a week after that, Drapes stayed the night and never left. Drapes & Shonleigh also talk about a few 'rules' they've had in place in their relationship since the very beginning and how it's helped them build a solid foundation. Finishing off with some surprise rapid fire questions for each other!
15 Oct 2023 | 23 mins