About this season
Paralympian Kurt Fearnley interviews a range of well-known Australians, from sporting legends to leading figures in their fields, about the events that have challenged them and the people who have motivated and inspired them.
Episodes (8)
1. Turia Pitt
Aired 25 February 2021 • 28 min
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.
2. Curtis McGrath
Aired 4 March 2021 • 29 min
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.
3. Maggie Beer
Aired 11 March 2021 • 28 min
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.
4. Robert Whittaker
Aired 18 March 2021 • 29 min
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.
5. Grace Tame
Aired 25 March 2021 • 31 min
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.
6. Moz Azimi
Aired 1 April 2021 • 29 min
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.
7. Que Minh Luu
Aired 8 April 2021 • 29 min
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.
8. Adam Hills
Aired 15 April 2021 • 30 min
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.