Darryn Lyons on the Paparazzi King, the Mayor of Geelong, Getting Kidnapped & Playing Russian Roulette

Darryn Lyons has been many things. We’re talking paparazzi king, war correspondent, politician, nightclub owner, serial reality TV star, and of course, the mayor of Geelong. He’s renowned for his iconic mohawk and revered for his unapologetic attitude.

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Timestamps

7:06 Darryn’s beginning
10:53 Working overseas
14:20 The cat with 9 lives
18:05 Movie star
21:13 The big picture
26:32 Pushing for more
28:39 Rise in fame
30:43 The 6 pack
34:46 Above and beyond
38:26 Mayor of Geelong
40:54 Wall of art
45:43 Put it on the line
47:18 BTS politics
53:31 Hardships of being mayor
01:02:56 Dealing with people
01:05:34 Times have changed
01:11:50 Darryn’s best photo
01:19:28 The mayor’s legacy
01:26:54 Darryn’s advice

Guest Intro

Today’s guest is famous for wearing many hats.

We’re talking paparazzi king, war correspondent, politician, nightclub owner, serial reality TV star, and Aussie public figure.

From humble beginnings as a newspaper photographer in Geelong, he made the move to
London, enjoying a stint at the Daily Mail before establishing the infamous paparazzi company,
Big Pictures.

Over the years he’s had roles as a venture capitalist on Dragons Den, double-deck bus
racer on Top Gear, and housemate on Celebrity Big Brother UK, but perhaps his most
memorable role of all was Mayor of Geelong from 2013 to 2016

Give it up for Darryn Lyons.

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