Made In Lithgow
Ian Iddles and Brad Cluff
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S1E49 #49: Built on Family: Holly & Laura Vatalis Growing the Fox Brand in Lithgow
In this episode of Made in Lithgow, we sit down with Laura and Holly Vatalis — two of the driving forces behind The Blue Fox, The Fast Fox, Fast Fox Portland, and soon, Cubs.Behind it all is their mum…
S1E48 #48: Building the Future Citizen – Dr Foty Loupos & the Future of Education in Lithgow
In this episode of Made in Lithgow, Brad Cluff and Ian Iddles sit down with Dr Foty Loupos, Principal of Lithgow High School.Dr Loupos has one of the most unique journeys into education leadership…
S1E47 #47: Slice of Heaven – Andrew Ward: The Mountains Boy Who Found Home in Wallerawang
In this episode of Made in Lithgow, we sit down with 2026 Wallerawang Citizen of the Year, Andrew “Wardy” Ward — a man who has spent more than four decades shaping community sport in Wallerawang and…
S1E46 #46: Community in Action - Empowering Lithgow's Next Generation
In this episode of Made in Lithgow, Brad Cluff and Ian Iddles sit down with Chris Wade, Manager of PCYC Lithgow and the 2024 PCYC NSW Manager of the Year.Chris shares his journey from retail and…
S1E45 #45: Roll The Dice: Rich Evans v2.0
This episode of Made in Lithgow is about one decision — and the ripple effect it creates.We sit down again with Rich Evans, not to talk about projects or achievements, but to tell the full story of wh…
#44: Lithgow in Conversation: A Year of Stories, Strength & Community
This final episode of Made in Lithgow for 2025 is a reflection on what happens when you slow down and actually listen.Recorded just days before Christmas, Brad and Ian look back on a year of…
S1E43 #43: Up, Up & Away – How Two Local Women Built a Multi Award-Winning Business
In this episode of Made in Lithgow, Brad and Ledge sit down with Bree and Kayla — the unstoppable sister duo behind Pretty Party People, fresh from winning the 2025 LDCC Excellence in Micro Business A…
S1E42 #42: The Heartbeat of a Town: Jane Fenton and the Spirit of Lithgow
Born in a small Canadian town and now a very…
S1E41 #41: You Wouldn’t Believe Me If I Told You: The Kelly Hamilton Story
In this episode of Made in Lithgow, Brad and Ledge sit down with Kelly Hamilton — a South Bowenfels-born powerhouse blending country soul and rock grit.Kel opens up about her journey from Lithgow’s…
S1E40 #40: From State Mine Gully to Inner Peace: Shell's search for wellbeing
In this episode of Made in Lithgow, Brad and Ledge slow things right down — sort of.They’re joined by Shell from Wollemi Wellbeing, a Lithgow local who grew up running barefoot through State Mine…
S1E39 #39: Creeks, Corridors & Community: Steve from Landcare
In this episode of Made in Lithgow, Brad and Legend sit down with Steve from Lithgow Oberon Landcare, a man who has literally rolled up his sleeves to heal country and community. From restoring…
S1E38 #38: Local Boy, Big Dreams: Tallan Egan on Footy, Family & the Future
In this episode of Made in Lithgow, we chat with Tallan Egan — son of proud Lithgow locals Kyle and Jo Egan — about his incredible journey from the Lithgow Storm and Workies fields to the Western…
S1E37 #37: Daniel Zolfel and the Legacy of Zig Zag Railway in Lithgow
In this episode of Made in Lithgow, Brad and Ian sit down with Dan, CEO of the Zig Zag Railway—an icon of Lithgow, NSW and one of the most important pieces of railway heritage in Australia. From its…
S1E36 #36: Death Cap & Deception – Lisa Mclean on the Mushroom Murder Trial
From Lithgow to the world stage: journalist and podcaster Lisa Mclean has covered everything from Prince Andrew and Epstein to Vanderpump scandals — but nothing has captivated the nation like the…
S1E35 #35: Opportunity Knocks – Blake Edgell on Buying Into Lithgow
What do you get when you mix a butcher’s apron, a drum kit, a long bus ride to Blue Mountains Grammar, and a love for Lithgow? You get Blake Edgell – musician, family man, and one of the region’s…
S1E34 #34: Blood, Sweat & Green Carpet – The Story Behind Black Gold
In this episode of Made in Lithgow, Ian and Brad sit down with Brad’s parents, Robert and Linda Cluff—the visionary couple behind a hospitality powerhouse that started as Black Gold Cabins, evolved…
S1E33 #33: Strength from the Shadows: Phil Evans, Fitness & Fortitude in Lithgow
In this episode of Made in Lithgow, we explore the fascinating story of Phil Evans, a Lithgow local who is making waves in the world of CrossFit. Despite suffering from debilitating health issues,…
#32: From Pop-Up to Paris – Twigging into Lithgow’s Future
What happens when a retail veteran and her ambitious daughter trade the chaos of Sydney for the charm of Lithgow? In this episode, we sit down with Lara and Paris Hall, the powerhouse pair behind…
S1E31 #31: Grounded & Growing – Youth, Industry and the Real Talk with Makenzie Denley
Born, bred & raised in Lithgow, Makenzie Denley is shaping the future from the ground up—literally. As an Environmental & Community Officer at Centennial Coal, she’s one of the youngest and…
S1E30 #30: Room to Grow: The Opportunity Hiding in Plain Sight
In Episode 30 of Made in Lithgow, Brad and Legend go guest-free to reflect on the stories shaping their hometown. This candid conversation covers everything from a huge maintenance shutdown at Mt…
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Made In Lithgow has published 49 episodes since September 2024, covering topics in Documentary, Society & Culture.
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