Cafe Locked Out

To Be or Not to Be, Reiley and His Vaccine Injury

The episode follows Reiley, who grew up on a massive cattle station in Western Australia, detailing his rugged, independent childhood and early work as an electrician before transitioning to strength‑and‑conditioning coaching. He recounts a harrowing COVID‑19 experience in Brazil in early 2020, where he and his partner navigated lockdowns, military checkpoints, and a chaotic evacuation to catch the last flight back to Australia, ultimately contracting a mild case of the virus. Reiley reflects on his natural immunity, the controversy over antibody longevity, and the workplace pressure to get vaccinated despite his prior infection. His story blends frontier life, global travel, and the personal impact of the pandemic.