• 1 hour 17 minutes
    The Reality of Living In The Outback: Brendan Cullen's Journey from Pain to Purpose

    Australia’s outback is world-renowned for it’s beauty, it’s uniqueness and it’s people. But what often isn’t spoken about is the sheer isolation living in these remote communities.

    My guest on this episode is a man who has lived at the extremes — physically, mentally, and emotionally. Brendan Cullen has lived his life on the land. He’s navigated childhood trauma, isolation, depression and alcohol dependency - and come out the other side a better person and a better father.

    In this conversation, Brendan opens up about the moment things caught up with him - when the mental load eventually became too heavy to carry alone and he could no longer wear the mask. He talks about the reality of living with depression, the brutal isolation of the rural Australia, and what it took to finally ask for help. He also talks about finally finding purpose, and how he managed to train to swim the English Channel in the middle of the outback.

    It’s a candid yet important look at mental health, particularly in rural communities where silence and self-reliance are often the status quo. Brendan stands as a beacon of resilience forged the hard way, and proof asking for help can make a real difference.

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    5 May 2026, 5:15 pm
  • 23 minutes 7 seconds
    The Human Cost of Our Energy Dependence

    Mark Wales is a former SAS commander, two-time Survivor competitor, bestselling author, and one of the most quietly compelling guests I’ve ever had around.

    If you’ve ever wondered what we actually ask of the men and women we send to war (or to secure more oil), and whether we’re honest enough about the answer, this one’s for you

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    3 May 2026, 11:13 pm
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Anger Is Not Failure: Rethinking Motherhood with Lauren Novak

    One of the hardest parts of parenting is one not many people talk about.

    In this episode, we dive into the reality of “mum rage” — the intense, often shame-filled anger that can surface in the daily grind of parenting. Lauren Novak is a journalist, author and mum herself. Her new book 'Melt Down' explores the raw and often unspoken angry emotions that many mothers go through, yet few feel safe admitting. 

    This honest and deeply personal conversation explores the gap between what we’re told parenting should feel like, and the pressure-filled reality it often is. We unpack the invisible mental load, the impact of sleep deprivation, chronic stress, and the relentless demands that can push even the most loving parents to breaking point. You’ll also hear about the anger–guilt cycle, why it happens, and how it can quietly erode wellbeing if left unspoken.

    If you’ve ever felt overstretched, overstimulated, or just not good enough as a parent, this conversation will feel both validating and illuminating. Because the truth is: you’re not the only one — and talking about it might be the first step to changing it.

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    28 April 2026, 4:15 pm
  • 18 minutes 59 seconds
    How The Netherlands Turned an Oil Crisis Into a National Opportunity

    What if a crisis isn’t just something to endure, but a once-in-a-generation opportunity to rethink everything?

    In this episode, I'm unpacking the idea of “crisitunity” (yes, inspired by Homer Simpson!) and exploring how a moment of disruption can become a catalyst for lasting change.

    I'm taking you all the way back to 1973, when another global oil crisis brought The Netherlands to a standstill. Instead of waiting and hoping for normalcy to return, they made a bold decision: redesign their cities, prioritise people over cars (even banning them one day a week), and build what would become the world’s best cycling infrastructure.

    Fast forward to 2026, and Australia is facing its own version of that moment—rising fuel prices, fragile supply chains, and a heavy dependence on imported energy. So the question is: will we just ride it out… or capitalise on this opportunity?

    This episode explores what’s at stake, what’s possible, and why the choices we make right now could shape the future of how we move, live, and build a more resilient country.

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    26 April 2026, 5:15 pm
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    The New Leadership Playbook: Why Caring Workplaces Win with Graeme Cowan

    What does it mean to be a great leader in 2026?

    In age of cost-cutting and focus on the bottom line, it might just mean focussing on the human elements of your business.

    In this powerful conversation, former executive, author and founding director of R U OK? Graeme Cowan joins me to unpack the truth about leadership, mental health, and what it takes to build high-performing teams without burning people out.

    Graeme knows what he's talking about because he lived through it. He went from leading at the highest levels of global business to experiencing a five-year battle with severe depression. Now Graeme is sharing the hard-earned lessons that reshaped his life and his definition of success.

    Graeme explores how leaders can create cultures of care, why psychological safety drives performance, and the small daily actions that can quite literally change (or even save) a life.

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    21 April 2026, 5:15 pm
  • 18 minutes 3 seconds
    Do You Really Love Animals? Or Do You Really Love To Hate People?

    So, do you really love Animals? Or do you really love to hate people?

    It's a question sparked from a recent experience I had on social media after posting a clip from my interview with comedian Daniel Sloss. And let's just say some of the comments really surprised me.

    In this episode, I'm delving into human behaviour, especially in the age of online outrage, and whether we are truly driven by our values, or by the emotional payoff of being 'right'? Plus a look at why supposedly 'progressive' movements sometimes push away their own supporters.

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    19 April 2026, 4:15 pm
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Natalie Bassingthwaighte Lifts the Curtain on Her Career & Personal Struggles

    Natalie Bassingthwaighte is an icon of the Australian entertainment industry. Best known for fronting dance act Rogue Traders (plus her stellar solo career) and playing troublemaker Izzy Hoyland on Neighbours, Natalie also has an extensive musical theatre background. But more recently, it's her personal life that has taken centre stage.

    In this deeply honest and wide-ranging conversation, Natalie joins me to unpack the realities behind living life in the spotlight — from rejection and self-doubt to relationships and identity.

    Natalie shares what it really takes to survive and stay grounded in an industry where people are easily overlooked and dismissed, and how her relationship with herself has evolved through career highs, personal loss, and major life transitions. From being told she’d never make it at 16, to navigating fame, online criticism, and burnout, this episode is a powerful look at resilience in action.

    Nat and I dive into the mental health tools that actually help — including therapy, meditation, and learning how to interrupt negative thought spirals — and why success alone doesn’t fix how you feel inside. We also explore the complexity of relationships including co-parenting and separation, and the courage it takes to live truthfully, even when it’s messy, misunderstood and open to criticism.

    If anyone embodies resilience and determination in Australia's entertainment industry, it's Natalie Bassingthwaighte. I know you'll enjoy this chat, and her book is a cracker. 

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    14 April 2026, 5:15 pm
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    The Truth Crisis: Separating Facts from Beliefs, Misinformation and Propaganda with Dom Thurbon

    There's no denying that we’re living in a time where misinformation spreads faster than ever, and shared reality is breaking down.

    But what if the biggest threat to society isn’t the misinformation, but our relationship with truth itself?

    In this powerful conversation, Osher Günsberg sits down with behavioural expert and author Dom Thurbon to unpack why humans lie, how beliefs are formed, and why facts alone rarely change our minds.

    From climate anxiety and AI-generated misinformation to vaccine debates and identity-driven beliefs, this episode dives deep into the psychology of truth in a world where reality feels increasingly unstable.

    Learn why many people don’t respond to logic, how 'ease' often drives behaviour more than truth, and what it actually takes to create honest conversations in your relationships, your work, and society at large.

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    7 April 2026, 5:15 pm
  • 24 minutes 56 seconds
    Global energy crisis: Inside Australia's renewable energy transition

    Professor Alistair Sproul has been building solar technology since the 1980s. As head of the School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering at UNSW, he's watched Australia lead the world in solar adoption often without realising it. 

    As the nation, and indeed the rest of the world, grapples with a mounting energy crisis and growing oil prices, I thought it would be a great time to revisit my chat with Alistair and his insights into Australia's transition towards renewable energy.

    That transition isn't coming. It's already here. And it's happening faster than anyone in Canberra is telling you.

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    5 April 2026, 5:15 pm
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    How Bridie Connell Built a Fake Boy Band That Feels Real

    What do boy bands, modern dating and unhealthy masculinity have in common?

    According to today's guest - comedian, writer and performer Bridie Connell - more than you think.

    In this hilarious conversation, Bridie joins me to talk about her wildly original musical F*ccbois: Live In Concert — a sharp, affectionate and very funny satire about a fictional boy band, performed entirely by a female and non-binary cast in drag.

    Bridie shares how years of observing modern dating culture, “love bombing”, gaslighting and the strange choreography of bad male behaviour inspired the show. And how what began as a desire to write about “f*ck boys” eventually became a full-scale musical and a love letter to the boy bands of the ’90s and 2000s, like Backstreet Boys, *NSync and Westlife.

    The show is hilarious - if you get the chance to see it, you won't regret it!

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    31 March 2026, 3:15 pm
  • 13 minutes 38 seconds
    Energy Security Through Transport Electrification with Saul Griffith

    If you've wondered whether electrification is actually feasible, affordable, or secure — this episode answers those questions with data, not hope.

    Saul Griffith — MIT engineer, inventor, and author of Electrify: An Optimist's Playbook for Our Clean Energy Future — reveals why Australia is uniquely positioned to lead the world's energy transition, starting with transport. In this Best Of episode focused on energy security and transportation, Saul explains why electric vehicle adoption will happen faster than anyone expects once price parity hits, how EVs actually make the grid more resilient by serving as distributed battery storage, and why hydrogen vehicles are a fossil fuel industry distraction that can't compete with batteries on physics or economics.

    You'll hear:

    • The 35-second plan that could decarbonize Australia by 2030
    • Why rooftop solar's explosive growth previews what's coming for EVs
    • How the Ford F-150 going electric changes cultural perceptions overnight
    • Why Australian households with EVs could go off-grid for 10+ days
    • The engineering reality that kills hydrogen's viability for transport

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    29 March 2026, 4:15 pm
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