Head Game
Episodes
Persevering After an Unthinkable Diagnosis
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Crossland has been a fighter since birth. He defied the odds of surviving Neuroblastoma - a rare life-threatening cancer, and was the sole sur...
Inside the Thai Cave Rescue With Humble Hero, Richard Harris
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For South Australian anaesthetist Richard 'Harry' Harris, cave diving was just a hobby and a passion. After starting in the mid 80s, his love of explo...
Merrick Watts on the Call That Changed Everything
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and former SAS Australia star, Merrick Watts, joins Ant for an insightful conversation this week. He reflects on his rise to radio stardom, t...
Bodybuilding Legend Phil Heath on the Secret to His Success
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Recognise your calling - all you have to do is answer it. Every day, you have to answer that call to your own greatness". Phil Heath is the epitome o...
Introducing: Big Business
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how you build a business from scratch? Seven years ago Brittney Saunders started a business in her garage. Today it’s grown to an 8-fi...
Arnaud Jerald on Diving 122m Underwater With a Single Breath
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No oxygen, no goggles, 122m beneath the surface. This, is Arnaud Jerald's happy place. The French Freediver may just be 28 years old, but he can inc...
How Yossi Ghinsberg Survived 3 Weeks Lost In The Amazon
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the midst of the uncharted Amazon, after losing his three companions, Yossi Ghinsberg was tested to the extreme. For three harrowing weeks he battl...
7 Time World Surfing Champion Layne Beachley’s Formula For Success
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Some of us choose to become victims, while others choose to become victors". Layne Beachley's path to success hasn't been an easy one. The seven-time...
Surviving a Grizzly Bear Attack
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Evans is lucky to be alive. In August 2017, he survived a savage three-round mauling from a Grizzly Bear. He suffered severe injuries, and was ...
What It Takes To Run 300 Miles, Non Stop, For 72 Hours
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If anyone's living life to the fullest, it's Pam Reed. Pam was the first female to be the overall winner of one of the toughest races in the world - B...
Mike Wolo Was Crushed by 10 000lbs of Granite and Survived
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Wolo has a miraculous survival story. In a freak accident while helping out a mate, he was crushed by 10 000lbs of granite. His head was less tha...
Bonnie Hancock's Hardcore 13 000km Paddle Around Australia
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ant crowns our guest as officially being 'The most hardcore woman on the planet'. A professional Ironwoman at just 17, Bonnie ...
How Tia-Clair Toomey Orr Became the Fittest Woman on Earth
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tia-Clair Toomey Orr is one inspiring woman. She's won the CrossFit Games every year from 2017-2022, was a Rio 2016 Olympan and is a Commonwealth Game...
Safiyya Vorajee on Turning Her Pain Into Purpose
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Safiyya Vorajee is the epitome of strength. This inspiring woman has had to endure unimaginable heartbreak and loss, and is now using her pain and her...
How The World’s Longest Surf Session Changed Blakey Johnston's Life
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Johnston is one unstoppable force. In March 2023, Blakey completed an astonishing goal - breaking the world record of surfing for over 40 hours....
Ollie Ollerton on the War Inside His Head
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a special one. Ant is joined by fellow SAS royalty and his good friend, Ollie Ollerton. Ollie's career in the military began at the ag...
Best of Head Game: Pushing It to the Limits
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll hear from two men who have faced two incredibly tough battles. Pat Farmer ran from the North to the South Pole, and Jason McCa...
Best of Head Game: Surviving the Unthinkable
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special 'best of' episode, we hear from three people who have beaten the odds and survived the unthinkable - Todd Russell, Paul de Gelder and ...
Best of Head Game: 3 Moments That Changed Everything
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've heard some incredible stories in 2023 from an array of guests. Three guests in particular gave us a front row seat into a lifechanging moment. I...
Best of Head Game: 3 Powerful Moments From 2023
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special 'best of' episode, we take a look back on three powerful moments from 2023 - with Jelena Dokic, Jackson Warne and Jim Davidson. Trig...
Bali Bombings Survivor Jason McCartney On The Comeback That Inspired A Nation
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ant speaks to Australian Rules footballer and survivor of the 2002 Bali terrorist attack, Jason McCartney. Jason shares what it was l...
Climbing Took Jim Davidson's Best Friend, But Taught Him Resilience
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Davidson and Mike Price, two friends and experienced climbing partners, summited Mount Rainier on June 21, 1992. As they descended, a hidden snowb...
Surviving a Sydney Harbour Shark Attack
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
'Improvise... Adapt... Overcome' - these three words always resonated with Paul de Gelder, but they took on a whole new meaning after he was attacked ...
Inside the Life of a Spy With Jack Beaumont
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Beaumont has one incredible story. He was a fighter pilot for the French air force, when an injury during dogfight training changed his life fore...
How Sean Turnell Survived the Toughest Prison in South East Asia
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
February 6th, 2021 is the day that Sean Turnell's world got flipped upside down. After receiving an anonymous tip off that military leadership in Myan...
How Jelena Dokic Became Fearless
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jelena Dokic is the epitome of strength. At just 16 years old and ranked World #129, Jelena pulled off a career-defining victory against then-World #1...
The Day That Changed Jackson Warne's Life Forever
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 4th of March 2022 is a day that Jackson Warne will never forget. His father, legendary Aussie cricketer - Shane Warne, passed away suddenly whilst...
Chris Lemons' Miraculous Deep Sea Survival
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On one September night in 2012, Deep Sea Saturation Diver Chris Lemons fought for his life. At 2am, 300 feet beneath the North Sea, Chris was stranded...
Life Lessons From The World's Most Extreme Ultramarathons
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just days after completing an incredible 14 400 kilometre run around Australia, ultra marathon runner Pat Farmer joins Ant for a raw, inspiring and ho...
What It Really Takes To Catch Killers With Gary Jubelin
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CW: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are warned the following episode mentions names of deceased persons. Gary Jubelin has led some o...
Todd Russell Takes Us Inside His Mind During the Beaconsfield Disaster
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ANZAC Day 2006 was a day that changed the course of Todd Russell's life forever. Working a kilometre underground in Tasmania's Beaconsfield mine, Todd...
Introducing: Head Game with Ant Middleton
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ant Middleton as he speaks with people that have beaten the odds and achieved the unthinkable by getting their head in the game. You’ll hear ex...