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Tim Baker was a freelance surf writer living a life of bliss, until one day all that changed. At just 50 years old, Tim was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer. 

In this episode, Neil Mitchell finds out Why...

• Surfing can be therapeutic
• Tim became a middle-aged stoner
• Modern medicine can do better
• And why Tim defied his prognosis 

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It's been 11 years since the legendary Jim Stynes passed away from cancer. Neil reflects on one of the most memorable interviews of his broadcasting career with Jim, and another Australian icon, Olivia Newton-John. 

In this episode, Neil Mitchell finds out why..

• Jim Stynes had a crush on Olivia Newton-John
• They chose to share their stories publicly 
• And why they were able to view their diagnosis as a blessing 

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Leigh Matthews is one of the most famous names in the AFL. His entire life has revolved around football, but very little is known about him outside his career. 

In this episode of Neil Mitchell Asks Why, Leigh explains Why: 

• He’s afraid of failure.
• His family thought football was the enemy.
• Being a teenage father was a good thing.
• He feels guilt and regret.
• Footy still excites him.

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Mick Hughes is a former Victoria Police detective and at one point was head of the Homicide Squad. He's chosen now to openly talk about his long and at times painful career... why?

In this episode of Neil Mitchell Asks Why, Mick explains why...

• He stays in touch with victims
• He was arrested
• You’d have to be an idiot to raise the age of criminal responsibility
• He is so open about his mental health issues
• It was all worth it

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Georgie Purcell is the recently elected Member of the Legislative Council for the Animal Justice Party, and her first step is to tell all about her personal life... why?

In this episode of Neil Mitchell Asks Why, Georgie explains why:
She told off farmers at the age of five
She eats in the bath
She has a law degree but has never used it
Sex work is not dirty
You can be a vegan AND pro-choice

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Welcome to Neil Mitchell Asks Why, a podcast series where Neil interviews high profile and interesting guests to find out why they made the choices they made.

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