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Hello! With me today is Scott Cam, TV icon and host of The Block, joining me for a very open chat about his life off screen. Scott and I talk about parenting, from looking out for his kids when they were young navigating life with a 'TV dad', and now watching them being priced out of the housing market. We talk about sustaining almost 30 successful years on TV (no easy feat!), the pub beer that got him his start in the first place, and why he keeps taxidermied dogs in his lounge room.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello! In this episode, I chat with Jinelle Esther, the first and only Melburnian to make the iconic Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders squad, long before America’s Sweethearts blew up on Netflix. Jinelle spent 5 seasons with the DCC, and was the star of the original reality show documenting the squad, 'Dallas Cowboys Cheeerleaders: Making the Team'. Jinelle opens up about the wildly high-pressure world of NFL cheerleading. We talk about navigating stalkers, the brutal training, custom crystal boots, massive Texas hair and the reality of game day behind the scenes. My socialsFollow 'Fascinated' on InstagramListen 🎧 on AppleWatch on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello! This week, I'm lucky enough to sit down with the wonderful Mick Fanning. Mick is one of Australia's greatest sporting heroes, but he's a lot more than that. Mick has captured a special place in the hearts of Australians, and people idolise him accross the world.  He’s a three-time world champion surfer who famously survived a shark attack live on global TV. But behind all the success, Mick has lived through an incredible amount of personal tragedy, losing his father and all three of his brothers. In this episode, Mick opens up about living with that grief and how he coped through his darkest days. We also chat about his accidental multi-million dollar business moves... from a bottle-opener sandal to building Balter Brewing... and why the moment he punched that shark changed the course of his life forever. All Heart by Mick Fanning (Simon & Schuster) is available in bookstores and online now. My socialsFollow 'Fascinated' on InstagramListen 🎧 on AppleWatch on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello! Today I’m joined by Alex Fevola; entrepreneur, mum of four, author and foudner of beauty empire Runway Room. Alex and her husband Brendan were the original AFL 'click bait' couple of the early 2000s - navigating high profile media scandals one after the other and intense public scrutiny. But behind it all is a story of incredible strength and resilience. In this episode, Alex opens up about navigating the tragic loss of her former partner, becoming a mum at 22, founding a business, raising famous children and the terrifying medical emergency that nearly took her life.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello! This week on the pod, I’m joined by global bestselling author Harlan Coben. Harlan has sold over 100 million books and created some of the biggest series on Netflix, but he admits he still deals with imposter syndrome every single day. In this chat, we talk about why missing person stories always hit harder than murder mysteries, what it was really like co-writing a book with Reese Witherspoon, and the secret behind his famous plot twists. Harlan also shares how he went from dreaming of playing pro basketball to building one of the most successful writing careers in the world. Harlan's latest book, 'Plot Twist: A Memoir of a Writing Life' is available for pre-order now. My socialsFollow 'Fascinated' on InstagramListen 🎧 on AppleWatch on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello! This week, I sit down with Olympic champion Cate Campbell to discuss the reality of a lifetime spent in the pool. Cate talks about the immense weight of public expectations, the struggle to feel good enough without an individual gold medal, competing against her sister Bronte and what life looks like now she's retired from swimming. Cate's socials here & here Check out Cate's podcast Campbells & Co 🎧 My socialsFollow 'Fascinated' on InstagramListen 🎧 on AppleWatch on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello! Today I'm joined by Dan Gorringe... one of the most unlikely, funny, and influential figures in Australian sports media. From being top pick in the AFL draft selection who hated playing, to becoming a tradie and now building the juggernaut media empire that is 'Dan Does Footy', Dan’s journey makes little sense on paper. But behind his phenominal success is a story shaped by anxiety, shyness and a constant battle with imposter syndrome. Dan Does Footy Live on Thursday of Grand Final week at Margaret Court Arena - You can buy tickets here: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=DDFPLIVE26  Dan socials here My socialsFollow 'Fascinated' on InstagramListen 🎧 on AppleWatch on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From editing Cosmopolitan at just 29 to founding the global I Quit Sugar movement, Sarah Wilson has built, and walked away from, some of the biggest media and lifestyle empires in Australia. In this episode, I sit down with author, journalist, and thinker Sarah Wilson for a wide-ranging conversation about living life as a self-described renegade.  Sarah's latest book 'I Eat the Stars' is available now  My socialsFollow 'Fascinated' on InstagramListen 🎧 on AppleWatch on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With over 25 million books sold globally and TV adaptations starring Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon and Meryl Streep, Liane Moriarty is one of the most successful Australian authors of all time. But behind the fame and success, Liane describes herself as an introvert who still wrestles with publicity and feeling self-consciousness. In this episode, I sit down with Liane to chat about the release of her new book, Big Little Truths, her family of writers and how she handles harsh reviews. Liane's latest book, Big Little Truths, is available in store and online now.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With My Brilliant Career taking off as a global hit on Netflix, I’m resharing my sit-down with star Chris Chung to reflect on his incredible journey to the screen. Chris opens up about what this project means to him and what it took to get there.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, I sit down with Carman’s Kitchen founder Carolyn Creswell to talk about building one of Australia’s most beloved food brands from a $1,000 muesli business into a global powerhouse. Carolyn opens up about the hustle and struggle to build her business, navigating the brutal world of retail, and the terrifying moment her husband Peter saved her life after a near-death choking episode. My socialsFollow 'Fascinated' on InstagramListen 🎧 on AppleWatch on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former AFL player Ben Cousins and Olympic swimmer Scott Miller join me to share their stories of reaching the absolute highs of elite sport, and the devastating falls that followed. They open up about the crushing realities of elite sports culture, how the relentless pressure to succeed turned into destructive habits, drug abuse and ultimately time in prison.  From hitting rock bottom to advocating in today's sporting clubs, this conversation looks at regret and life after the spotlight. Find out more about ADA Australia here  My socialsFollow 'Fascinated' on InstagramListen 🎧 on AppleWatch on YouTube Content Warning: This episode contains candid discussions about drug abuse, domestic violence, addiction and suicide. If this brings up anything for you or someone you know, support is available: Call Lifeline on: 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support) 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chelsea Frawley is a passionate mental health advocate and the eldest daughter of late AFL legend Danny 'Spud' Frawley. Following her father's tragic passing, she has been instrumental in establishing the Danny Frawley Centre and transforming how Australia talks about mental fitness. Chelsea joins me to talk about growing up in the footy spotlight, the heartbreaking moment she realised her dad was silently struggling, navigating a CTE diagnosis under public scrutiny, and how her family turned devastating grief into a lifesaving mission. My socialsFollow 'Fascinated' on InstagramListen 🎧 on AppleWatch on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dom Tomato is one of the biggest names in extreme sports. A former figure skater and Sydney garbage collector turned Red Bull parkour superstar, his jaw-dropping stunts have earned him millions of followers and hundreds of millions of views worldwide. Dom joins me to talk about his unusual transition from ballet to parkour, running the streets on the back of garbage trucks for fitness, flipping off world landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and the Sphinx, and how he manages fear when leaping into the unknown. My socialsFollow 'Fascinated' on InstagramListen 🎧 on AppleWatch on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy Wales is known as the 'godfather of the internet'. He founded Wikipedia in 2001, and changed the digital landscape forever.  Jimmy joins me to talk about the very beginning of the 'world wide web', the future of technology, inventing the world's most popular website and why he chose to make it free. My socialsFollow 'Fascinated' on InstagramListen 🎧 on AppleWatch on YouTube   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.