That Physical Culture Podcast

Join Renee and Justine for a candid, cheeky and totally heartfelt look at Physical Culture in Australia, celebrating the women, the wins and the wonderfully unhinged moments that make Physie what it is.

We come from a position of being absolute novices (well actually, we're moving into Intermediate in 2026, if you want to be technical!), so if you're looking for an expert viewpoint of Physie, you're in the wrong place!

This podcast has zero affiliation with BJP Physie and/or our club. It's a manifestation of many hundreds of conversations we've had about physie over the past three years. Our views and opinions do not represent those of BJP Physical Culture and/or our club.

Where we poke some fun at physie (all types of physie) please know, we absolutely love doing Physie, but like all creative outlets, there's always little things that surprise us and make us laugh and we want to share those laughs with others! It's all in jest, and we have no desire to offend or upset anyone.

Hopefully these discussions will open up the Physie world to others, and ultimately grow our amazing sport! With love and appreciation, Renee & Justine.

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Physie, decoded. - Episode 3

February 04, 2026 • Renee Walker & Justine Rigby • Season 1 • Episode 3

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In this episode of That Physical Culture Podcast, Renee dusts off her journalism degree and goes full investigative mode.

After one too many conversations about “which physie is better”, she decided to do what any reasonable person would do… conduct a deep dive into the multiple physie codes. Who are they? What makes them different? And are they really as different as we all claim?

Renee unpacks the origins, philosophies and stylistic nuances of the major physie associations, looking at everything from musicality and choreography to judging criteria and culture. Burns. BJP. EP. APDA. No one is safe.

But here’s where it gets interesting.

Once you strip back the branding, the loyalties and the generational pride, the similarities start to shine through. The love of movement. The commitment to discipline. The musical obsession. The shared language only physie people understand. The mums. The friendships. The lifelong pull back to the stage.

Yes, there are differences. Some stylistic, some structural, some cultural. But at their core? They’re all built on the same DNA.

This episode is less about declaring a winner and more about recognising that while the codes may differ, the heart of physie is remarkably the same.

If you’ve ever wondered how we ended up with so many versions of the same sport, or if you’ve ever been fiercely loyal to “your” association, this one’s for you.

Renee's poddy pick is Kester Black Matte Lipstick in Lip Service x

If you’re looking for official guidance or technical instruction, this isn’t your place. But if you love physie and the culture that comes with it, you’re very much in the right room.

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