Past Projects (Brief Summary of the whole fireworks).
Past Projects (Brief Summary of the whole fireworks).
Crikey, gather 'round, folks, and let me spin you a yarn about Nathan's very first foray into the wild world of bizzo! Long before Geek In Da Kitchen was a twinkle in his eye, Nathan kicked off his entrepreneurial journey with a little something called Hashing Social Media. Now, this wasn't about hash browns, sadly, but all about wrangling those digital beasts: social media marketing and building a brand so good, it'd make a kookaburra laugh!
Turns out, Hashing Social Media is still kickin' around, like that comfy old pair of ugg boots you just can't part with. It's got a small, cozy client base – probably because Nathan's a top bloke and once you're in, you're set for life! However, if you're tryin' to sneak in with a new project or get on board as a fresh client, forget about it, mate! Nathan's got a streamlined process quicker than a dingo on a hot tin roof: everyone's channelled straight into the glorious world of Geek In Da Kitchen. He's even worked his magic with some fair dinkum characters, from street performers like Ernest Aimes and Baylee Streets to the brilliantly named Lousy With Mines. So, while Hashing Social Media might be Nathan's first love, Geek In Da Kitchen is where all the action is now, proving he's always cookin' up something brilliant!
Crikey, before Nathan was deep in the digital trenches with Hashing Social Media or whipping up wonders in the Geek In Da Kitchen, he was a proper lolly magnate, believe it or not! Back in 2021, our Nathan was the man behind Adventure Vending, a dazzling empire of four coin-operated candy machines scattered through the sun-drenched towns of Echuca and Bendigo. Picture this: blokes fresh from a hard day's yakka, sinking a few cold ones at the pub, only to have their eyes light up like a Christmas tree at the sight of Nathan's sugary treasures! And it wasn't just the pubs and clubs; his machines were tucked away in the local fish and chip shops too, probably tempting poor souls who'd just devoured a greasy feed to top it off with a handful of jubes or a chomp on a chocolate bar.
But, alas, all good things must come to an end, like a packet of Tim Tams on a hot day. In 2021, Nathan decided it was time to move on from his sweet, sweet empire. He flogged off those candy-slinging machines, closed the doors on Adventure Vending, and officially ceased trading under that particular "adventure." We reckon he probably got sick of counting all those gold coins, or maybe he just couldn't resist dipping into the stock himself! Either way, it marked the end of an era for the lolly-loving locals of Echuca and Bendigo, and the beginning of Nathan's full pivot to the digital domain. Who knew our tech guru started out as a sugar baron, eh? What a fair dinkum character!
Before Nathan was wrangling social media or slingin' sweets, he was neck-deep in the digital wizardry over at Red Door Digital in Bendigo. Now, he wasn't just makin' the coffees, oh no! Our Nathan was the Lead Project Production Manager, which sounds fancy, but basically means he was the top dog, makin' sure everything from flashy app designs to those ripper TV and cinema adverts for clients got done right. He was probably running around like a headless chook, but with a grin, making sure all the ducks were in a row and the creative juices were flowin' like a river after a good downpour.
And get this – he even got his mitts on some serious gear, learnin' the ins and outs of Black Magic Cameras. We're talkin' the big guns, mate! He'd be in client sessions, probably sippin' a cuppa and lookin' all serious while fiddlin' with Avid Pro Tools and Avid Media Composer. You can bet your last dollar he made sure every single client project was delivered to the highest standard, shinier than a politician's new suit. Nathan, the digital maestro of Bendigo, making sure no one ended up with a dodgy ad or an app that crashed more often than a possum in a bin! What a legend!
Right then, you bloody ripper! The train is finally pulling out of the Echuca station in 2025, and holy dingo’s kidneys, what a hell of a ride it’s been for Rough Draft Echuca!
Nathan, bless his cotton socks, wore more hats than a sheep shearer at a fashion show—and not just any hats, mind you. Think fedoras, Akubras, maybe even a tiny chef's toque on a Tuesday. The only thing 'final' with Rough Draft was that nothing was ever final! Projects had more drafts than a politician's apology.
Chris and the whole mad crew are giving Nathan a big boot-up-the-arse farewell (the nice kind, of course). He's had the pleasure of working with some absolute legends—the kind of blokes and sheilas you'd trust to look after your stubby holder at a bush doof. And that's a firecracker! (Which is Aussie for 'bloody true', for the non-locals.)
From looking like a tanned, oiled Greek statue for Optimum Nutrition modelling shots (where he probably had to flex while holding a tiny floor plan), to wrangling gear and clients over the years, there's never been a dull moment. Probably because every project involved Nathan shouting, "She'll be right!" before immediately realising, "She is absolutely not right!"
But like all good things—like a cold beer after mowing the lawn, or a packet of Tim Tams that lasts more than five minutes—it's gotta come to an end. Nathan’s chucked a massive U-ey and is now focusing on rolling those services straight into Geek In Da Kitchen.
This is huge! He's ditched the blueprints for the bain-marie. Now, he can do content creation full-time and only has to worry about one crucial piece of headwear: The Official Geek Cowboy Hat!
Rough Draft Echuca is now just a dusty memory, and Nathan's about to stir up a whole new storm in the kitchen. Better buckle up, Australia! He’s gone from drawing houses to perhaps drawing a crowd... with his questionable cooking.
Before Nathan was a wizard with websites or a maestro of marketing, he was just your average bloke, trying to get himself in tip-top shape! We're talking about the "Just an Average Guy" era, where Nathan, bless his cotton socks, decided to ditch the Tim Tams for barbells and plunge headfirst into a proper gym, health, and fitness kick. This page is still floating around out there, probably gathering digital dust bunnies, but don't go thinking it's lining Nathan's pockets these days – it's more of a passion project than a cash cow for Geek In Da Kitchen. It was all about Nathan transforming his own body image, sweating it out, and getting stuck into the community. He started this epic journey at Snap Fitness in Echuca, probably grunting and groaning with the best of 'em, and eventually finished his transformation at Anytime Fitness in Echuca. What a champion, eh?
But Nathan wasn't just huffing and puffing on his own; he managed to rope in some serious Aussie legends for this venture! He worked his magic with the likes of MassiveJoes, probably getting a discount on protein powder bigger than his biceps, and teamed up with Gladiator Fitness, who we imagine makes gym gear tough enough for a croc wrestling match. And let's not forget The Big Bottle Co., ensuring Nathan and his fitness fanatics stayed hydrated enough to avoid turning into human sultanas. Our Nathan, with his usual flair, worked with the dynamics of these companies to empower regular blokes and sheilas to get their fitness goals in check. He was basically a health and fitness guru, minus the kale smoothies and intense staring. Just an average guy, doing extraordinary things, all while probably dreaming of a meat pie and sauce!
Crikey, get a load of this! Before Nathan was a digital guru or a health and fitness legend, he was spinning tracks and dropping beats as none other than DJ Natdog! You might think he just magically appeared with all his tech smarts, but nah, he started at the ground level, dabbling in entry-level DJing, and even got his hands dirty with a bit of music and sound production. We're talking proper mixing, not just stirring his tea with a spoon!
If you were keen enough, you could've found DJ Natdog tearin' it up on Soundcloud and Mixcloud, slingin' mixtapes and all sorts of other audible treasures. He even managed to unleash his very first commercial piece on those platforms – probably a banger that made kangaroos tap their feet and koalas sway! And if that wasn't enough, DJ Natdog even had his own podcast, the DJ NATDOG Podcast, which featured some fair dinkum amazing episodes. Legend has it, one corker even spilled the beans on the story behind RyanD's mysterious YYB. So, next time you see Nathan, just imagine him behind the decks, pumping out tunes, and maybe even giving a little shout-out to the dance floor! What a multi-talented bloke, eh?
And here's where DJ Natdog (our very own Nathan, for those playin' catch-up) truly hit the big time, cobber! His first commercial track, a banger called "Cherry Beats," wasn't just spinnin' at backyard barbies; oh no, this tune went global! You could find it on iTunes and Spotify, probably making waves from Bendigo to Berlin. Nathan, ever the wordsmith, describes DJ Natdog's production style as a wild blend of Electronica, House, and Dance Music, all wrapped up with a generous splash of old-style Miami Vice '90s vibes. So, next time you're flicking through your playlists, imagine Nathan in a pastel suit, sunnies on, cruising down a digital highway in a vintage convertible, with "Cherry Beats" blasting. It's the kind of tune that makes you wanna do the sprinkler dance even if you're just making a cuppa!
G'day, music lovers! If you thought DJ Natdog (our very own Nathan) was just a one-hit wonder with "Cherry Beats," you're as wrong as a kangaroo in a tutu! Turns out, 2025 is gonna be the year Nathan really unleashes the beast, diving headfirst back into his music production. He's not just twiddling his thumbs; he's got grand plans to hone that unique DJ Natdog style, probably sounding like a rusty ute doing burnouts in a discotheque, but in the best possible way! Get ready, 'cause he's fixin' to craft and release more tracks out into the wild world under the DJ Natdog label. So, keep your ears peeled and your dancing shoes ready, because Nathan's about to drop some more absolute bangers that'll make you wanna do the cha-cha with your nan at the next family barbecue! You beauty!
Nathan's been a busy bee over the years, sticking his oar in all sorts of projects that didn't quite fit under the Geek In Da Kitchen umbrella. We're talkin' about a fair dinkum smorgasbord of adventures, some that soared like an eagle, and others that, well, ended up in the digital equivalent of the long grass!
Then there was Just Another Creative . XYZ. Now, don't let the name fool ya, because this lot was anything but "just another." It was a proper creative network, a team of five legends—Nathan, Chris, Chetana, Natayla, and Ben—who covered everything from photography and sport modeling to editing. They were a one-stop-shop for all your creative needs, which made them as rare as a quiet kookaburra. These blokes and sheilas had it all covered, and it made them pretty unique in their own rights.
Take Country Generation, for instance. Back when Nathan was just a young pup, he was spinnin' yarns and tunes for two hours every week on 104.7 EMFM, showcasing independent Aussie Country Music. Probably had more listeners than a possum has teeth, too! Then there's Real Issues Talk, a podcast with Dole Union that, bless its cotton socks, never quite got off the ground. There's apparently one rogue episode still floatin' around out there—a true ghost in the machine that Nathan probably wishes he could delete with a flamethrower!
And the list of Nathan's madcap ventures keeps on truckin'! There was Audio Graveyard, a blog all about headphones and how long it took Nathan to send 'em to an early grave. You just know he tested those things to their absolute limit, probably until they started playing didgeridoo solos backwards. Then came Nath's Reviews, where our man would dissect anything and everything media-related, probably giving his honest-to-goodness opinion on everything from the latest blockbusters to dodgy infomercials. And let's not forget nathan.henry photography, where he was snapping pics of models, products, and even getting up in the air for some aerial videography—probably hanging out of a chopper with a camera, lookin' like a true legend! Last, but certainly not least, Nathan spent over three years at Rough Draft Echuca, running marketing campaigns bigger than a blue heeler's bark and working closely with models for fitness and boudoir shoots. The bloke's done it all, hasn't he? What a fair dinkum champion!