Season 2 of Uncommon Ground opens with David Campbell, one of Australia’s most versatile performers, an actor, singer, television presenter, and proud father.

In this intimate conversation with Talal Yassine, David reflects on the complexities of identity, from a childhood raised by his grandmother in Adelaide to discovering the truth about his parents and navigating the weight of being Jimmy Barnes’ son. He speaks candidly about trauma, ADHD, and the long path to self-acceptance.

David also shares the lessons of fatherhood, why being present matters, and how to ‘break the chain’ of generational pain. From cabaret stages in New York to breakfast television at Channel 9, he opens up about the triumphs, failures, and reinventions that shaped him, and the balance between ambition, authenticity and love.

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Episode Running Order
Opening: Season 2 begins with David Campbell (00:00)
Childhood in Adelaide: heat, red brick houses and ABBA on TV (02:00)
Growing up with his grandmother and finding his name (05:00)
School years, anxiety, ADHD and music as an outlet (09:00)
Brothers, sisters and redefining family (14:00)
Discovering the Barnes side and a fractured childhood truth (18:00)
Coping with trauma, forgiveness and healing family ties (24:00)
The role of his grandmother: discipline, love and survival (29:00)
Building a relationship with his mother (33:00)
Fatherhood, breaking the chain and learning vulnerability (37:00)
From Adelaide youth theatre to Sydney stages (43:00)
Cabaret in New York, Broadway mentors and early failures (48:00)
Returning home: Shout! Sony Records and reinventing himself (53:00)
Channel 9, television, and the partnership with Sonia Kruger (57:00)
Work ethic, comparison, and “the chip on the shoulder” (1:01:00)
Fatherhood revisited: lessons, mentors, and protecting children (1:06:00)
Quickfire questions: misconceptions, guilty pleasures, advice (1:09:00)
Closing: reflections on authenticity and resilience (1:10:00)

Season 2 of Uncommon Ground opens with David Campbell, one of Australia&rsquo;s most versatile performers, an actor, singer, television presenter, and proud father.
In this intimate conversation with Talal Yassine, David reflects on the complexities of identity, from a childhood raised by his grandmother in Adelaide to discovering the truth about his parents and navigating the weight of being Jimmy Barnes&rsquo; son. He speaks candidly about trauma, ADHD, and the long path to self-acceptance.
David also shares the lessons of fatherhood, why being present matters, and how to &lsquo;break the chain&rsquo; of generational pain. From cabaret stages in New York to breakfast television at Channel 9, he opens up about the triumphs, failures, and reinventions that shaped him, and the balance between ambition, authenticity and love.
Subscribe to Uncommon Ground on your favourite podcast platform.
Episode Running Order
<ul>
<li>Opening: Season 2 begins with David Campbell (00:00)</li>
<li>Childhood in Adelaide: heat, red brick houses and ABBA on TV (02:00)</li>
<li>Growing up with his grandmother and finding his name (05:00)</li>
<li>School years, anxiety, ADHD and music as an outlet (09:00)</li>
<li>Brothers, sisters and redefining family (14:00)</li>
<li>Discovering the Barnes side and a fractured childhood truth (18:00)</li>
<li>Coping with trauma, forgiveness and healing family ties (24:00)</li>
<li>The role of his grandmother: discipline, love and survival (29:00)</li>
<li>Building a relationship with his mother (33:00)</li>
<li>Fatherhood, breaking the chain and learning vulnerability (37:00)</li>
<li>From Adelaide youth theatre to Sydney stages (43:00)</li>
<li>Cabaret in New York, Broadway mentors and early failures (48:00)</li>
<li>Returning home: Shout! Sony Records and reinventing himself (53:00)</li>
<li>Channel 9, television, and the partnership with Sonia Kruger (57:00)</li>
<li>Work ethic, comparison, and &ldquo;the chip on the shoulder&rdquo; (1:01:00)</li>
<li>Fatherhood revisited: lessons, mentors, and protecting children (1:06:00)</li>
<li>Quickfire questions: misconceptions, guilty pleasures, advice (1:09:00)</li>
<li>Closing: reflections on authenticity and resilience (1:10:00)</li>
</ul>

Real leaders. Real conversations. Real opinions.

What drives someone to speak up, stand out, and keep going when the pressure hits hard? Uncommon Ground is a monthly podcast hosted by entrepreneur and philanthropist Talal Yassine, where he sits down with high-profile Australians who aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo.

In each episode, Talal goes beyond the headlines to explore the values, convictions, and personal struggles that shape public figures. It’s not just about what they’ve done, it’s about who they are when things get difficult.

Honest, raw, and deeply human, this is Uncommon Ground. Subscribe now and be part of the conversation.

Real leaders. Real conversations. Real opinions.
What drives someone to speak up, stand out, and keep going when the pressure hits hard? Uncommon Ground is a monthly podcast hosted by entrepreneur and philanthropist Talal Yassine, where he sits down with high-profile Australians who aren&rsquo;t afraid to challenge the status quo.
In each episode, Talal goes beyond the headlines to explore the values, convictions, and personal struggles that shape public figures. It&rsquo;s not just about what they&rsquo;ve done, it&rsquo;s about who they are when things get difficult.
Honest, raw, and deeply human, this is Uncommon Ground. Subscribe now and be part of the conversation.

Real leaders. Real conversations. Real opinions.

Uncommon Ground with Talal Yassine

Real leaders. Real conversations. Real opinions.

What drives someone to speak up, stand out, and keep going when the pressure hits hard? Uncommon Ground is a fortnightly podcast hosted by entrepreneur and philanthropist Talal Yassine, where he sits down with high-profile Australians who aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo.

In each episode, Talal goes beyond the headlines to explore the values, convictions, and personal struggles that shape public figures. It’s not just about what they’ve done, it’s about who they are when things get difficult.

Honest, raw, and deeply human, this is Uncommon Ground. Subscribe now and be part of the conversation.

Real leaders. Real conversations. Real opinions.
What drives someone to speak up, stand out, and keep going when the pressure hits hard? Uncommon Ground is a fortnightly podcast hosted by entrepreneur and philanthropist Talal Yassine, where he sits down with high-profile Australians who aren&rsquo;t afraid to challenge the status quo.
In each episode, Talal goes beyond the headlines to explore the values, convictions, and personal struggles that shape public figures. It&rsquo;s not just about what they&rsquo;ve done, it&rsquo;s about who they are when things get difficult.
Honest, raw, and deeply human, this is Uncommon Ground. Subscribe now and be part of the conversation.