Dave Hughes: Is He Right Wing? And Why Leaving Radio Changed Everything

Dave Hughes pulls back the curtain on life after daily radio and why stepping away made him realise just how much of the industry can be driven by ego. One of Australia’s most recognisable comedians and media personalities, Hughesy has spent decades on television, radio, stage and podcasts. But aw…

Mitch Churi: Fame, Setbacks and Reinventing Success

Mitch Churi pulls back the curtain on what happens when success comes early — and how quickly life can change when the path you thought you were on suddenly shifts. A broadcaster, podcast host and media personality, Mitch found fame at a young age, building a rapid rise in Australian media and bec…

Maz Compton: Last Drinks 😞

Maz Compton pulls back th:(curtain on a career that has evolved across music television, radio, podcasting and now the growing sober movement. From her time on MTV Australia during the peak of music television culture to building a successful career in radio and podcasting, Maz has spent years in f…

Josh Szeps: An Uncomfortable Conversation

Josh Szeps pulls back the curtain on how leaning into difficult conversations helped him become one of Australia’s biggest podcast voices. As the host of Uncomfortable Conversations, Josh has built a global audience by asking the questions most people avoid and creating space for honest, nuanced de…

Georgie Tunny: Spotlight, Sport and a Very Public Life

Georgie Tunny pulls back the curtain on how turning “geeky” niche interests into a career can become your biggest advantage. A journalist, broadcaster and podcast host, Georgie has built a unique voice by leaning into what she genuinely loves, from sport to pop culture. In this episode of Behind t…

Tanya Hennessy: One Video Changed Everything

Tanya Hennessy pulls back the curtain on how one viral video changed everything and what it really takes to turn a moment of online fame into a lasting career. A comedian, radio personality, author and podcast host, Tanya became one of Australia’s most recognisable voices after a single piece of c…

Tammin Sursok: Being Famous as a Child Was Traumatic

Tammin Sursok pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like to grow up in the spotlight. From breaking out as a teenager on Home and Away to building a career in the US on shows like Pretty Little Liars, Tammin has experienced the highs and pressures of fame from a young age. Now hosting her pod…

Glen James: Money, Media and Building a Financial Empire

Glen James pulls back the curtain on how he turned money advice into one of Australia’s most successful podcast and content platforms. Glen is the host of 'Money Money Money' a show that has helped thousands of Australians better understand their finances. In this episode of Behind the Mic, Glen e…

Clare Stephens: Cancel Culture, Pile-Ons and the Reality Behind the Outrage

Clare Stephens pulls back the curtain on one of the most talked about dynamics of the modern internet: cancel culture. As the creator of The Pile On, Clare has built a podcast that dives deep into the moments when public opinion turns, and the real world consequences that follow. In this episode o…

Jana Hocking: When Your Dating Life Becomes Content

Jana Hocking pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like to build a career out of your personal life. As a dating and relationship expert, columnist and podcast host, Jana has made a name for herself by sharing the details most people keep private from dating stories to sex, relationships and e…