Stepping away from a lifelong passion often leaves a terrifying void—and for Olympic silver medalist Scott Miller, the fall from the podium was catastrophic.

In this episode, Cate and Bronte sit down with Scott for an extraordinarily raw, unfiltered conversation about identity loss, addiction, and the dark pitfalls within the institutions of elite sport. They unpack what started Scott's spiral in his own words, exactly what it felt like to be caught within a mindset where he felt he needed to to numb - but how a tactical police raid and prison sentence ultimately saved his life, and gave it a new purpose.

In this episode:

• Why Scott threw his 1996 Olympic silver medal directly into the bin.

• How the sports system can focus on "breeding athletes, not people," and how Scott felt he was left with nothing after his swimming career.

• The freak accident eight weeks before the Sydney 2000 trials that shattered his world-record form.

• Walking away from the pool forever in 2004 and turning to drugs within 24 hours
  

• Why sitting in the back of a police car after a heavily armed raid brought an immediate wave of relief.

• How serving four years in prison gave him the true structure, self-worth, and purpose again.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains references to addiction, drug use, mental ill health, suicidal ideal and self harm. If you are sensitive to any of these topics, please take care when listening.

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The return of our athletes from the Commonwealth Games has Cate and Bronte reflecting on times in their own lives just after competition - and often, how much it sucked! 
In this episode, they the unpack the raw psychology, personal heartbreaks, and unexpected ways they coped after stepping off the world stage, and why this is relevant not just for athletes, but for everyone. 

In this episode:

• The single statement and question you should never say to an athlete returning from a major event—and what to ask instead.

• Bronte’s jarring return from the 2012 London Olympics while navigating a family emergency and the overwhelming pressure to "display excitement".

• Cate candidly reveals why winning two Olympic bronze medals at 16 left her crying at her computer

• The science behind why reaching your biggest goal can trigger chemical withdrawal, restlessness, and sudden numbness.

• Cate’s post-Rio 2016 attempt at going "off the rails"

• How the Sydney 2000 Olympic volunteers received the kind of psychological warnings the athletes wished they were given
  

Plus recommendations from the week and the hardest part of planning a wedding!

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Now the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow have wrapped up, Cate and Bronte Campbell catch up on some of what they missed - from insane diving physics to powerful stories of athlete advocacy, sudden tragedy, and a viral hurdle recovery.

In this episode:

• A close look at Rhiannan Iffland’s historic 48th World Series title win - and what her almost unbelievable sport of cliff diving really entails!
• Recapping the Aussie Stingers’ water polo bronze medal victory over Russia in front of 10,000 fans at Sydney Olympic Park, the Sharks' 4th-place finish, and why tangible venue legacies matter for Brisbane 2032
• The inspiring story of 24-year-old Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn, who competed in the 50m breaststroke final despite a shocking diagnosis, and the remarkable good his public platform is creating.
• How South Africa's Chad Le Clos becomes the most decorated Commonwealth Games athlete of all time with 21 medals, only to face a devastating loss in his own life soon after.
• Analyzing the unbelievable clip of a high school hurdler who tripped on the final hurdle, yet still won the race in a truly remarkable way... 

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The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games have come to a close, with plenty of memorable moments in and out of competition up to the very last minute!

In this episode:

• 70 golds and total dominance: Australia finishes the Games atop the leaderboard with a staggering 171 total medals, setting the record for the most gold medals ever won by an Australian Commonwealth Games team.

• Velodrome sweeps & flagbearer glory: Lee Hoffman snags his third gold in the 1000m time trial alongside Tate Ryan's bronze, while Georgia Baker equals an all-time gold record and gets tapped trackside as Australia's closing ceremony flagbearer.

• The Wombats bring home gold: Damien Delgado and Jamie Reynolds complete their medal set in the Para-bowls - leading Cate to get maybe a bit too into lawn bowls terminology 

• Sam Heughan meets the Diamonds: Cate spills the drama on how the Aussie netball team tracked down Outlander heartthrob Sam Heughan for super-fan Kira Austin, leading to an iconic FaceTime with her husband.

• Game of Crowns final showdown: Cate seals her Game of Crowns victory in style after predicting the exact 56–48 scoreline in the New Zealand vs. Jamaica netball final.

• In Closing:  A breakdown of the closing ceremony, featuring a very iconic and bagpipe-filled Aussie banger.

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Historic sweeps on the track, tactical showdowns in the velodrome, and emotional victory laps—Australia's biggest night of the Games had it all!

In this episode:

• 64 golds and counting: Australia sits clear atop the podium with 64 gold medals after a historic seven-gold night on the athletics track, breaking a team record that stood since 1950.
  

• Historic clean sweep in the mile: Abby Caldwell leads an all-Aussie podium sweep alongside Jess Hull and a roaring late charge from Claudia Hollingsworth in the retro mile event.

• Velodrome tactics & lactic acid limits: Lee Hoffman snags gold in the men's sprint alongside Tate Ryan's bronze. Cate and Bronte go inside the intense cat-and-mouse strategy.

• Emma-Sue Greentree makes boxing history: Team captain, former teacher aide, and Type 1 diabetic Emma-Sue Greentree becomes the first Australian woman to win Commonwealth Games boxing gold.

• Baby Roman's victory lap & netball heartbreak: Discus champion Matt Denny honors his late father with baby son Roman on track, while the Aussie Diamonds fall short by one point against Jamaica in a semi-final thriller.

• Game of Crowns dominance: Cate's unbeatable lead continues - but can Bronte at least end the series wearing the crown?

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From epic race walk banter to historic track cycling records, bizarre official disqualifications, and tough conditions in the track and field, the games show no sign of slowing.

In this episode:

• 128 medals and counting: Australia remains well clear atop the medal table after an 18-medal haul overnight—including four golds across athletics, track cycling, and judo—bringing the total to 55 golds.

• Isaac Beecroft - a new icon?: The 19-year-old former AFL academy prospect wins gold in the 10,000m race walk and drops an instant classic post-race interview.

• Georgia Baker equals a great!: Georgia Baker dominates the women's scratch race to collect her fifth career Commonwealth Games gold medal, matching a very impression record... 

• Bizarre track disqualifications: Officials strict on the rules disqualify Felicity Wilson-Haffenden over aero shoulder tape and Sophie Edwards for excessive helmet padding.

• Pole vault guts and grace: Nina Kennedy takes silver behind New Zealand’s Eliza McCartney in brutal, freezing conditions, delivering a masterclass in sportsmanship.

• Game of Crowns & "Super Saturday": Cate dons the crown once again, leaving Bronte behind with an unassailable lead - and yet still a burning hunger to tighten the scores with predictions for the men's discus, gearing up for a massive 44-gold-medal Super Saturday!

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The Aussie momentum shows no sign of stopping! World records are tumbling - but more than that, there's spicy team defections and unprecedented race re-runs to unpack! 

In this episode:

• The 110-medal milestone: Australia surges past 110 total medals—including an incredible 51 golds—as team momentum spills over from the pool and onto the track.

• Tara Neyland’s world record heroics: Para-cyclist Tara Neyland smashes the world record to claim C5 4,000m gold, capping off an unbelievable rise following her 2023 muscular dystrophy diagnosis.

• The "Hogwarts" cycling feud: Cate breaks down the drama in the men’s team sprint as Australia defeats England, serving up payback after former teammate Matt Richards defected and compared the Aussie program to "high school".

• Rose Davies matches Kathy Freeman: Rose Davies completes the 10,000m/5,000m double to become the first Australian female athlete since Kathy Freeman to win two golds at the same Games, while Jess Hull grits out silver.

• Unprecedented race re-run drama: A chaotic crash in the T54 1500m final leads to officials stripping all medals—including Michaela Dingley’s bronze—and ordering a full race re-run.

• Game of Crowns: Bronte reclaims the crown after predicting the women’s hurdles time, and the sisters lock in their predictions for Nina Kennedy’s pole vault final.

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We’ve officially hit the halfway point of the Commonwealth Games, Australia has cracked triple figures on the medal table and the gold keeps rolling in! Time to stick some witches hats on some statues, we think.

In this episode:

• The triple-figure milestone: Australia sits comfortably atop the medal table after a massive 12-gold night, bringing the tally to 102 total medals—including 46 gold—spread across swimming, weightlifting, 3x3 basketball, and athletics.

• Eileen’s weightlifting masterclass: Eileen Cikamatana wins her third consecutive Commonwealth Games weightlifting gold medal with some astonishing numbers.

• Lane 1 surprise & going the distance: Kai Taylor channels his swimming royalty heritage to claim 200m free gold from the outside lane - while Sam Short completes a brutal 1.9km day of racing to defend his 1500m free title for Australia's 100th medal.

• Relay clean sweep & breakout stars: Australia sweeps all eight pool relays—extending a 36-year unbeaten streak in the women’s medley relay—while Jenna Forrester announces herself on the world stage with four medals.

• Post-gold celebrations: Cate and Bronte react to the women's 3x3 basketball team’s hilarious post-game interview and their late-night mission...

• Game of Crowns: Cate retains the crown after predicting the 50m free winning time, forcing Bronte into a must-win situation as they lock in their predictions for tomorrow's 100m hurdles final.

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We’ve officially hit the halfway point of the Commonwealth Games, and while it's raining down in Glasgow, it's still raining medals for Australia! 

In this episode:

• The medal tally momentum: A breakdown of Australia's astronomical 80-medal total—including 35 gold medals—to stay clear in first place ahead of England (and it's not close)

• Historical swimming haul: Australia reaches an equal-record 28 gold medals in the pool! Plus, a massive shoutout to Lani Pallister after 3.7km of racing and a perfect 6-for-6 sweep in the relays.

• Mind-blowing track records: Lockie Kennedy smashes a 21-year-old Australian record with a blistering 9.85s in the 100m, while Tori Lewis breaks the women's 100m Aussie record twice in one night!

• Historic distance gold & field sweeps: Ky Robinson claims Australia's first men's 10,000m gold since 1958, Eleanor Patterson and Nicola Olyslagers go 1-2 in the high jump, and a brave bronze in a flooded hammer throw circle.

• The Netball dress debate: Cate and Bronte weigh in on the headlines surrounding the Aussie Diamonds' uniform fit and the double standard of outfit scrutiny in sports.

• Game of Crowns: Cate extends her lead to 4–1 after predicting the high jump, before setting the stakes for the winning time in tomorrow’s women's 50m freestyle final. It's getting near must-win territory for Bronte!

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We're not even halfway through the Glasgow Commonwealth Games and Australia is swimming in medals (thanks largely to, well, swimming). From more podium sweeps to getting swept up in the spirit of the music, there's a lot to celebrate!

In this episode:

The breakdown of Australia's massive 59-medal haul—including 7 gold medals in the pool in a single night!

Birthday magic & clean sweeps: Alex Perkins claims her 4th gold of the Games on her birthday, alongside all-Aussie podium sweeps in the women's 100m freestyle and men's 800m freestyle.

Gymnastics masterclass: Kate McDonald takes gold on the uneven bars after pulling off the highest difficulty routine in the entire competition.

Historic track triumph: Rose Davies claims Australia's first distance running gold since 1998 with a brilliant, patient victory in the 10,000m.

The Magnificent Mop Man: The fan-favorite court-cleaner taking the Games by storm with his jaw-dropping dancing, split-drops, and lawn bowls vacuum routines!

And of course—Game of Crowns: Cate retains her crown to stretch the lead to 3–1, before setting the stakes for tomorrow’s women's high jump showdown between Eleanor Patterson and Nicola Olyslagers.

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