Sir John Kirwan - Don't Touch Death to Learn How to Live. Everyday is a Gift.

Today's wonderful guest, Sir John Kirwan, or JK as we know him, was one of the best rugby legends on the planet. He was known as being one of the toughest men but, JK spent a lot of his rugby career paralysed by anxiety. During his time as an All Black, the conversation around mental health was ver…

Ellie Cole - "I'd been competing against athletes with two legs my whole life. Then I found the paralympics"

In today's episode, we dive into the extraordinary life and career of Ellie Cole, Australia's most successful female Paralympian. From her early battle with cancer to her remarkable achievements in the pool, Ellie shares her journey of resilience, determination, and many, many 3am wake ups. We sp…

Phil 'Gus' Gould - "Get on the bus Gus!!"

Today's episode is such an enjoyable chat with Gus Gould! In the rugby league world, Gus is known as being a player, a general manager, a commentator and the most successful NSW State of Origin coach in history.  He's also known for telling it like it is and voicing his honest opinions, despite th…

Allison Langdon - Working Out Priorities

Joining the podcast today is the wonderful Allison Langdon.  We tend to see quite a serious side of Ally through her journalism on TV, but this chat is filled with so many laughs and funny stories from Ally's journey to being where she is today. Ally was a country ballerina, who grew up on a farm w…

Charlie Teo - It Wasn't Always The Plan! Becoming One Of The World's Best Neurosurgeons

Joining the podcast today is one of the world's best neurosurgeons Charlie Teo. Charlie had a 'tough love' type of childhood. He's always been a hard worker, and worked hard for everything that he's got in his life.   Medicine wasn't always on the cards for Charlie. He got his black belt in karate …

Tara Rae Moss - Redefining Beauty: Modelling Resilience Through Pain

Tara Rae's story has a few different chapters, from navigating the challenges of her teenage years losing her mother, venturing into the cutthroat world of modelling to becoming a prolific author, Tara Rae's story is one of resilience. 8 years ago Tara Rae was diagnosed with an incredibly rare pai…

Pat Rafter - Game, Set, Sacrifice.

Joining the podcast is the legendary Australian tennis champion, Pat Rafter. From his humble beginnings in Queensland to conquering the world stage, we explore the sacrifices inherent in pursuing a career in professional tennis, the challenges faced while climbing the ranks, to the triumphant momen…

Lorna Jane Clarkson - There's No One Better To Be In Business With Than The Person You Love The Most

The name "Lorna Jane" most likely needs little explanation. She's been the activewear queen since the beginning of activewear! But, as you might find from this chat, Lorna's early days in business came about in an unusual way and the success of her business certainly didn't happen overnight. In th…

Lord Ian "Beefy" Botham - You Ride the Torpedo Until the End of the Tube

Today's chat with Lord Ian Botham is one that made Gus' heart sing! It's not often we get to speak with a 'Lord' and Ian's got a few stories to tell! Ian speaks about being a really sporty kid, choosing between cricket and football & the sacrifice of becoming a professional athlete as a teen; not …

Susie O'Neill - Making Waves From the Pool to the Radio

In today's episode, we chat with the wonderful Susie O'Neill, or as you might also know her 'Madame Butterfly.' We dive into the extraordinary life of the Australian swimming legend, from her tomboyish childhood to achieving the greatest success in the pool and now into her unexpected second caree…