Curiosity, Unpacked Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:48:10 +1000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2611680 en-us © 2026 Curiosity, Unpacked yes f042f450-a20e-515b-94eb-b22a7d5b888e vlcek.josh30@gmail.com Josh Vlcek episodic false Curiosity, Unpacked is a conversational podcast about the stories behind the surface.


Each episode sits down with people from all walks of life to explore the moments, decisions, and experiences that shaped who they are — not just what they do. From career pivots and personal challenges to quiet turning points that rarely get talked about, these are honest conversations that go a layer deeper.


This isn’t about highlight reels or polished success stories. It’s about unpacking the journey — the doubts, the lessons, the unexpected paths — and understanding how people become who they are.


If you’ve ever found yourself wondering “how did they get here?”, this is a space for slowing down, asking better questions, and staying genuinely curious.


]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Josh Vlcek vlcek.josh30@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/tdq633b2caqyqzon1vwxolio2za8?.jpg Curiosity, Unpacked Episode 5 - Carlo O’Brien Episode 5 - Carlo O’Brien Episode 5 of Curiosity Unpacked welcomes Carlo O’Brien to the podcast.


Carlo is a professional photographer who has grown his business into a powerhouse based on wedding photography and transition into the go-to guy for all things content. We delve into how his journey started and worked through how his passion has grown into so much success. The podcast did also turn into a session of nerding over Japan.

Listen everywhere you get your podcasts!

]]> Episode 5 of Curiosity Unpacked welcomes Carlo O’Brien to the podcast.


Carlo is a professional photographer who has grown his business into a powerhouse based on wedding photography and transition into the go-to guy for all things content. We delve into how his journey started and worked through how his passion has grown into so much success. The podcast did also turn into a session of nerding over Japan.

Listen everywhere you get your podcasts!

]]> Josh Vlcek Buzzsprout-19310133 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +1000 4410 5 full true Episode 4 - Sasha-Lee Saunders Episode 4 - Sasha-Lee Saunders Episode 4 welcomes Sasha-Lee Saunders to the podcast. 

Sasha is an international singer and burlesque performer with a career of over 10 years. Originally from New Zealand, she took a chance by moving to Australia for an opportunity and that is where everything changed. From small shows, to musicals like Aladdin and now Pretty Women, she has built a career of taking chances and saying yes to things that feel right.


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]]> Episode 4 welcomes Sasha-Lee Saunders to the podcast. 

Sasha is an international singer and burlesque performer with a career of over 10 years. Originally from New Zealand, she took a chance by moving to Australia for an opportunity and that is where everything changed. From small shows, to musicals like Aladdin and now Pretty Women, she has built a career of taking chances and saying yes to things that feel right.


https://www.instagram.com/misssashalee?igsh=MW9xbGlrM2wyMXMzeA==

]]> Josh Vlcek Buzzsprout-19240497 Wed, 27 May 2026 17:00:00 +1000 2465 4 full true Episode 3 - Grace Vlcek Episode 3 - Grace Vlcek Episode 3 of Curiosity, Unpacked, welcomes Grace Vlcek.

Grace is a social media content creator who has built a following based off her passion for all things beauty, hair and fashion. From creating content in Melbourne during COVID, to working with major Australian and International Brands, to now working in events as a marketing professional, she has built a career off taking a chance one day in lockdown. 

A very special episode with my favourite person in the world. 

https://www.instagram.com/gracemarievlcek?igsh=ZjhyNWFrdjkxbHZh

https://www.tiktok.com/@gracevlcek?_r=1&_t=ZS-96SnaIBns3N

]]> Episode 3 of Curiosity, Unpacked, welcomes Grace Vlcek.

Grace is a social media content creator who has built a following based off her passion for all things beauty, hair and fashion. From creating content in Melbourne during COVID, to working with major Australian and International Brands, to now working in events as a marketing professional, she has built a career off taking a chance one day in lockdown. 

A very special episode with my favourite person in the world. 

https://www.instagram.com/gracemarievlcek?igsh=ZjhyNWFrdjkxbHZh

https://www.tiktok.com/@gracevlcek?_r=1&_t=ZS-96SnaIBns3N

]]> Josh Vlcek Buzzsprout-19194955 Wed, 20 May 2026 17:00:00 +1000 3425 3 full true Episode 2 - Mitch “One Shot” Ryder Episode 2 - Mitch “One Shot” Ryder Episode 2 of Curiosity, Unpacked, welcome Mitch “One Shot” Ryder. 

Mitch is a professional wrestler, originally from Toowoomba, QLD. Now residing in Brisbane, he wrestles professionally all around the country and overseas.

From number beginnings in small studios and tin sheds to wrestling in Japan, Chile, Vietnam and more. We chat about how his journey began and the opportunities this life has afforded him along the way. 

A fantastic chat with an amazing person who has an incredible perspective on life and his journey.

https://www.instagram.com/oneshotryder?igsh=bGNjZ2xiOGc1NDAy

]]> Episode 2 of Curiosity, Unpacked, welcome Mitch “One Shot” Ryder. 

Mitch is a professional wrestler, originally from Toowoomba, QLD. Now residing in Brisbane, he wrestles professionally all around the country and overseas.

From number beginnings in small studios and tin sheds to wrestling in Japan, Chile, Vietnam and more. We chat about how his journey began and the opportunities this life has afforded him along the way. 

A fantastic chat with an amazing person who has an incredible perspective on life and his journey.

https://www.instagram.com/oneshotryder?igsh=bGNjZ2xiOGc1NDAy

]]> Josh Vlcek Buzzsprout-19169405 Wed, 13 May 2026 18:00:00 +1000 5213 2 full true Episode 1 - Evie Golding Episode 1 - Evie Golding Episode 1 of Curiosity, Unpacked welcomes Evie Golding.

Evie is an accomplished hairdresser who has spent 13+ years building her skill and honing her craft. Over the past few years, she has transitioned into the manager role at Rokstar Salon, supporting younger hairdressers to have success into the future.

In recent weeks, she has launched GG by Golding Gals with her mother Liz. They produce a range of cleaning products alongside the hero product, the Hair Cleaning Wipes.

We delve into her own personal journey as a hairdresser and this new exciting venture!

https://www.instagram.com/evierokstar?igsh=eDJwamttZHVqbjdt

https://www.instagram.com/ggbygoldinggals?igsh=MXU5emltY3Q2OGhwcw==

]]> Episode 1 of Curiosity, Unpacked welcomes Evie Golding.

Evie is an accomplished hairdresser who has spent 13+ years building her skill and honing her craft. Over the past few years, she has transitioned into the manager role at Rokstar Salon, supporting younger hairdressers to have success into the future.

In recent weeks, she has launched GG by Golding Gals with her mother Liz. They produce a range of cleaning products alongside the hero product, the Hair Cleaning Wipes.

We delve into her own personal journey as a hairdresser and this new exciting venture!

https://www.instagram.com/evierokstar?igsh=eDJwamttZHVqbjdt

https://www.instagram.com/ggbygoldinggals?igsh=MXU5emltY3Q2OGhwcw==

]]> Josh Vlcek Buzzsprout-19111961 Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +1000 3141 1 full true Episode 0 - Preview Episode 0 - Preview Welcome to Curiosity, Unpacked.

This is Episode 0 — a short preview of what’s to come.

In this podcast, we go beyond the surface-level conversations and into the stories that shape who people really are. Each episode is an honest, open exploration of life journeys — the pivotal moments, quiet turning points, challenges, and decisions that don’t always make the highlight reel, but matter the most.

This preview gives you a feel for the tone, the intention, and the kinds of conversations you can expect. It’s a space for slowing down, asking better questions, and understanding how people become who they are.

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering “how did they get here?” — you’re in the right place.

]]> Welcome to Curiosity, Unpacked.

This is Episode 0 — a short preview of what’s to come.

In this podcast, we go beyond the surface-level conversations and into the stories that shape who people really are. Each episode is an honest, open exploration of life journeys — the pivotal moments, quiet turning points, challenges, and decisions that don’t always make the highlight reel, but matter the most.

This preview gives you a feel for the tone, the intention, and the kinds of conversations you can expect. It’s a space for slowing down, asking better questions, and understanding how people become who they are.

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering “how did they get here?” — you’re in the right place.

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