Kurt Fearnley as Self - Host
Episodes 29
Dylan Alcott
Dylan Alcott has done it all: a champion tennis player, Paralympian, Logie winner, radio host and now named 2022 Australian of the Year. In 2020 he spoke to Kurt Fearnley about his desire to inspire people with disability.
Read MoreJosh Niland
Celebrated chef Josh Niland shows Kurt Fearnley around the kitchen, and chats to him about sustainability, surviving childhood cancer, and winning the prestigious James Beard Book of the Year.
Read MoreEliza Ault Connell
Eliza Ault-Connell was 16 when she lost her legs and fingers to meningococcal disease. She speaks to Kurt about representing Australia in wheelchair racing and how COVID-19 impacted her return to the Paralympics.
Read MoreSam Mostyn
Sam Mostyn is an accomplished non-executive director and sits on the boards of numerous companies. She speaks to Kurt about the importance of diversity and how COVID-19 will change the way we measure success.
Read MoreBaker Boy
Danzal Baker (aka Baker Boy) might come from one of the smallest communities in Arnhem Land, but he's performed on some of the biggest stages. He not only brings dance moves to the stage, but also his culture through the use of his local language yolngu matha.
Read MoreMontaigne
Jessica Cerro (aka Montaigne) was meant to be representing Australia at the 'World Cup of Music' this year - Eurovision. The pandemic has seen that dream pushed back by 12 months, but hasn't stopped her desire to create and share her art with the world.
Read MoreTuria Pitt
A decade ago Turia Pitt was running an ultramarathon when a grassfire caused burns to 65% of her body. Doctors weren't sure she'd survive, but she encapsulates what it means to have 'grit'. She joins Kurt Fearnley for a run, and a conversation about determination.
Read MoreCurtis McGrath
In 2012 Curtis McGrath was a young soldier in Afghanistan when he stepped on an IED, changing the course of his life forever. He speaks to Kurt Fearnley about recovery, and winning gold at the Rio Paralympics.
Read MoreMaggie Beer
Maggie Beer is known for her love of food, infectious laugh, and bubbly personality. She speaks to Kurt Fearnley about her life, career, and appetite for taking risks.
Read MoreRobert Whittaker
Robert "The Reaper" Whittaker is Australias first UFC world champion. The MMA superstar speaks to Kurt Fearnley about growing up poor, becoming a warrior, and getting through tough times.
Read MoreGrace Tame
Grace Tame is many things: an artist, a marathon runner, and a survivor. The Australian of the Year speaks to Kurt Fearnley about trauma, resilience, and raising awareness.
Read MoreMoz Azimi
Kurdish refugee Mostafa Azimitabar fled Iran in 2013, attempting to come to Australia by boat. Almost eight years later he was released into the community, after a journey that took him to Christmas Island, Manus Island, Port Moresby and two inner city Melbourne hotels.
Read MoreQue Minh Luu
Que Minh Luu loves stories and she's passionate about telling them on our screens. She talks to Kurt Fearnley about her own personal tale, being the daughter of Vietnamese refugees, losing her husband, being a solo Mum and wanting to shape the way we see ourselves on TV.
Read MoreAdam Hills
Comedian Adam Hills is a household name on both sides of the world, known for hosting TV shows in Australia and the UK. He chats to Kurt Fearnley about comedy, COVID, sport and finding community in disability.
Read MoreRyley Batt
Ryley Batt refused to use a wheelchair when he was growing up, choosing instead to get around on a skateboard. The wheelchair rugby player talks to Kurt Fearnley about finding sport and his place in the world.
Read MoreSaya Sakakibara
Saya Sakakibara was determined to achieve Olympic greatness in honour of her brother Kai, who had a horror crash in the leadup to the Games. The BMX racer talks to Kurt about triumph and tragedy on the road to Tokyo.
Read MoreEllie Cole
Ellie Cole is Australia's most decorated female Paralympian - winning her 17th medal in Tokyo. She chats to Kurt Fearnley about her passion for swimming and her drive to succeed.
Read MoreHarry Garside
Harry Garside is the ballet dancing plumber who won bronze for boxing in Tokyo. He talks to Kurt Fearnley about his journey to the ring, and winning Australia's first Olympic boxing medal in 33 years and the 2022 Australian lightweight title.
Read MoreMadison de Rozario
Madison de Rozario is an athlete at the top of her game. The world champion wheelchair racer chats to Kurt Fearnley about winning gold in Tokyo, and how the world sees disability.
Read MoreEddie Betts
For 17 years Eddie Betts wowed crowds with his exceptional football talent, retiring after 350 games. Eddie tells Kurt about his hopes for the future, dealing with racism and the infamous Crows pre-season training camp.
Read MoreMegan Davis
Megan Davis is widely considered one of the architects of the Uluru Statement from the Heart. One of the driving forces behind an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, Megan talks about fairness, recognition and rugby league.
Read MoreRobert Irwin
Robert Irwin has spent a lifetime in the spotlight as the son of the Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin. The 18-year-old is also passionate about conservation, talking with Kurt about wildlife and growing up as a celebrity.
Read MoreMat Rogers
Mat Rogers reached the pinnacle representing Australia in rugby league and union, but spent much of his life in his father Steve's shadow. Mat speaks candidly about his mental health struggles and paving his own path.
Read MoreNornie Bero
Nornie Bero has a passion for food. The Torres Strait Islander chef wants people to embrace Indigenous ingredients and seasonal, local produce. Nornie tells how her childhood on the islands has influenced her business.
Read MoreDinesh Palipana
Dinesh Palipana has a unique perspective on hospitals and patient care as only the second person with quadriplegia to graduate a doctor in Australia. He speaks about overcoming barriers and his life motto - carpe diem.
Read MoreJudith Lucy
Judith Lucy is one of our most loved stand-up comedians. There are few subjects that are off the table. Judith discusses how she feels about a nation knowing about, and laughing at, her most private stories.
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