Gold Coast collective The Mad Hueys live for fishing, beer, surfing, hangin’ with their mates, beer and more fishing.
With a number of surfers as mates, and their reputation booming (they made news in January thanks to a bird cage and close encounter with a shark), Shaun Harrington, Governor of Marketing at The Mad Hueys, steps away from his fishing rod ahead of their party at Capulet this Easter Saturday.
The premise of The Mad Hueys: Is it as simple as getting a bunch of mates together to go fishing and surfing with a couple of beers thrown in? Or is there more involved? Well, how should I start this. There is definitely more involved, but most of the time it ends up with us just livin’ fishing and surfing, and havin’ a hell of a time with our mates.
Is there an average Mad Hueys adventure? Or is each trip its own beast? Each is its own beast. You never know what's going to happen when the boys are hangin’; it keeps you on your toes. Next question.
Can anyone book a trip? Or do you have private bookings only? Funny you ask that, my brother Sean's been taking private bookings from a lady boy. Hahahaha! Most of the time we don't plan our trips, we just get a call and go at the drop of a hat. Anyone is welcome to come hang. [Our] next trip is to the moon via your anus. Next question.
We’re told you’ve signed Kelly Slater to the Mad Hueys team... true? Nah, we were talking shit. He couldn’t handle being a part of our team, we are too serious for him.
The close encounter with the shark earlier this year off Tweed Heads... shit-stirring stuff. Is that an average day for The Mad Hueys? And are you out of the dog house yet? Nah, still in there — the reno is going great. I'm living large! Nah, that was a one-off — won't happen again.
Have you had any interest from television/ other media about hosting your own show? Funny you've asked that. Yeah, we've been approached by a company in New York; hopefully all goes well and you guys will see us on the box. Next question.
Tell us about The Mad Hueys merchandise... a simple case of cashing in on the fame the crew was gaining? Or is it part of a bigger marketing plan? That's what started us off; everyone kept asking for shirts and hats so we decided to print some up and it took off from there; as a matter of fact we have a new range dropping next week — www.themadhueys.com #plugger
Karl Stefanovic is a big fan; what's it like having that type of celebrity endorsing you guys? We appreciate everyone who supports us and we think he is a legend.
Who’s the most famous celebrity who's donned a Mad Hueys cap/ shirt? Tom Cruise — he has been cruising around.
What can we expect when The Mad Hueys bring the party to Capulet on Saturday? Expect the joint to be levelled; the boys are frothin’ [and] can't wait to get up to Brizzie and do our thing.
Will you be getting behind the decks, or leaving that to the professionals? Nah, we’ll leave that to the professionals. My brother will probably be choking on the tongue of a shoe somewhere anyway. PS. I'm surprised he hasn't had tinea of the mouth.
The Mad Hueys take over Capulet, Fortitude Valley, this Sat April 19.
