- Australian podcast 'Don't Let The Old Man In', launched in October 2025, has reached over 547,000 impressions and ranks in top 10% of Australian podcasts
- The podcast focuses on men aged 40-65 navigating midlife transitions, covering health, relationships and purpose through weekly expert conversations
- Hosted by Pod O'Sullivan, an entrepreneur and Oxford doctoral student who has personal experience with major life transitions
- Latest episode features former SAS Captain Matt Bunker, who left military leadership at 40 to become a nurse
- Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube, with additional content on The Wisdom Vault website
Sydney, Australia – 6 Mar 2026
Don't Let The Old Man In, the Australian podcast designed for men navigating midlife transitions, continues to gain momentum with its latest episode featuring Matt Bunker, a former Special Air Service (SAS) Captain who walked away from elite military leadership at 40 to retrain as a nurse.
Since launching in October 2025, the podcast has generated over 547,000 impressions and 34,000 downloads, ranking in the top 10% of Australian podcasts. Hosted by Pod O'Sullivan - an entrepreneur, executive coach, and doctoral student in Oxford who has lived through divorce, business exits, and reinvention - the show delivers weekly conversations that help men take charge of their health, strengthen relationships, and find renewed purpose in their second act.
Each week, the podcast brings raw, honest conversations with experts, high-achievers, and ordinary men navigating the transitions that come with midlife. From clinical psychologists discussing shame and vulnerability, to longevity researchers revealing how to extend healthspan, to military leaders who've completely reinvented themselves - the show tackles the topics that matter most to men aged 40-65.
This week's episode with Matt Bunker exemplifies the show's approach: no clichés, no surface-level advice, just real stories and practical insights from people who've actually done the hard work of changing their lives.
After initially failing SAS selection, Bunker persevered to pass one of the world's toughest military tests and led special forces soldiers in high-stakes environments. But his conversation with Pod goes far beyond military achievements. Bunker discusses making the difficult decision to report a family member to authorities, breaking cycles of violence, why vulnerability matters for veteran mental health, and what it actually takes to walk away from a high-status career to start completely over.
Where to listen
Don’t Let The Old Man In is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. New episodes roll out weekly, with clips available across social channels and The Wisdom Vault website. Listeners can subscribe for updates, live events, and bonus content.
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“As listeners navigate their own transitions, Matt's trajectory offers proof of concept: the second half of life can be about building, not managing decline.” says Pod O’Sullivan, host of Don’t Let The Old Man In.
About us:
The Wisdom Vault is an Australian platform for men in midlife. We publish practical articles, produce podcasts, and host community experiences that help men move through change with confidence. Our flagship podcast, Don't Let The Old Man In, is at the heart of this mission. Explore our content, connect with the community, and subscribe for updates on episodes, events, and new shows.
Contact details:
Pod O’Sullivan, Co-Founder, Host
[email protected]
+61 (0)417 863 324
