Ellyse Perry – It Starts With Trying
At just 16, Ellyse Perry was the youngest person to ever debut for the Australian International Cricket team. 13 days later, Ellyse debuted for the Matildas. Arguably one of the greatest athletes of our time, Hugh, Ryan and Josh chat to Ellyse about how she stays so grounded amidst her incredible success, and whether she […]
Shane Jacobson – Permission to Laugh
How do you make sure your kids are proud of who they are? Propelled to international stardom after the release of Kenny, Shane Jacobson’s overnight success was years in the making. Joining us in the studio, Shane is incredibly generous in sharing the cataclysmic impact that humour and laughter has had on his life from […]
Matt Preston – Only 14 Summers Left
According to Matt Preston, he only has 14 more summers. And he’s determined to make the most of them. Known predominantly for his role on the inaugural (and incredibly successful) seasons of MasterChef Australia, alongside his excellent choice of cravats, Matt Preston is a recognisable face in most Australian households. Joining Hugh, Ryan and Josh […]
Claudia Karvan – Love, Her Way
Stop. Everything. Now. It’s Claudia Karvan day. An icon of the screen, and of the heart, Claudia is Australian entertainment royalty. Claudia’s life itself feels like a movie (no one else grew up in a nightclub, did they?) and it was an absolute privilege to listen to all the lessons that she has learnt along […]
Dave Hughes – Me, Myself & Ego
Dave Hughes has a complicated relationship with his ego. Performing in prestigious venues around the world, Dave Hughes has solidified himself as on of Australia’s comedy icons, but the journey was (and still is) far from easy. Joining us in the studio today, Dave vulnerably shares how the burden of feeling unworthy affected his ability […]
Mitch Brown – AFL’s First Openly Bisexual Man
This moment is bigger than Mitch Brown. Tie up your laces and pull up your socks, this story is ones for the ages. As the first male AFL player in the sport’s 129 year history to come out as bisexual, Mitch, and the public’s reaction to his story, epitomises the importance of visibility, role models […]
Matt Okine – Comedy & Tragedy
Matt Okine has been privy to a few life changing events. Hailing from Triple J infamy (the radio station ……. not the athletic event), Matt has seen success across television screens, the comedy scene and music stage. A triple threat, you might say. Joining us in the studio, Matt is incredibly vulnerable in sharing with […]
Dyson Heppell – Whatever It Takes… To Forgive
Inside the biggest scandal in sporting history, Dyson Heppell, at 23 years old, found himself at the centre with a choice to make. A leader from the beginning of his career, Dyson was living his childhood dream playing AFL for the Essendon Bombers when everything turned upside down. In this episode, Dyson chats to Hugh, […]
Joe Williams – Concussion, Bipolar & Being a Dad
Approached by 5 NRL clubs by the time he was 13, Joe was a sporting prodigy. Thrust into the spotlight Joe was introduced to a world of concussions, accolades and copious amounts of drugs and alcohol. Now 18 years sober, Joe is honest about how he found his power through truth and the experiences and […]
Vincent Fantauzzo – A Brush With Pain
Art saved Vincent Fantauzzo’s life. In this episode, Vincent paints the picture of his childhood in Broadmeadows, a childhood marked with violence and abuse, and how undiagnosed dyslexia deeply affected Vincent’s ability to read and write, as well as his memory. Now known worldwide for his award winning portraits of Asher Keddie (his now wife), […]
