Today on Diving Deep I sit down with Lisa P. Jackson, Apple’s Vice President of Environment, Policy & Social Initiatives and the former head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under President Obama.

We dive into Apple’s biggest sustainability moves: cutting plastics, reducing carbon emissions, transforming their global supply chain, and the company’s push to make every device carbon-neutral by 2030. Lisa explains how Apple is scaling renewable energy, why sustainability is driving business growth, and what it really takes to shift a company of Apple’s size.

She also reflects on leading the EPA, working with President Obama, and the leadership lessons she’s carried into Apple.

If you care about the future of tech, climate innovation, and how the world’s biggest companies are changing, this is a powerful conversation.

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On this episode of Diving Deep with Sam Fricker, I’m joined by Rob Williamson, Managing Director (and former COO) of Alpha HPA, an Australian company pushing the frontier in ultra-high-purity alumina production.

We dive deep into how Rob’s team is powering the next wave of innovation supercomputers, microchips, electric vehicle batteries, and more by creating a material that helps those systems run cooler, safer, and more efficiently.

I absolutely loved this conversation. It’s inspiring to see game changing tech being developed right here in Australia home talent stepping up, solving real-world challenges, and helping push the world forward through better, more sustainable materials.

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On this episode of Diving Deep with Sam Fricker, I’m joined by my good mate Kal Glanznig. An ocean advocate, youth leader, and one of the youngest councillors in Australia.

Kal’s been leading change since high school, from putting solar panels on his campus to creating the doco Rising Up and starting projects like Plastic Free Cronulla and Blue Minds. He’s proof that you don’t need to wait for permission to make a difference.

We dive into what it really takes to step up, create change, and stay driven when the world feels too big to fix. It’s an awesome chat about purpose, passion, and just getting things done.

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In this episode, I sit down with Hugo Toovey, Major in the Australian Army, two-time cancer survivor, and founder of 25 STAY ALIVE.

In his 20s, Hugo faced and survived two different cancers. 

Instead of letting it define him, he turned it into a mission: creating 25 STAY ALIVE, 

a charity focused on prevention, early detection, and breaking the stigma around physical and mental health.

We talk about:

•Surviving cancer twice and what it taught him

•Lessons in resilience from the Army

•Why men need to take health seriously

•How 25 STAY ALIVE is saving lives

An inspiring and powerful conversation you won’t forget.

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Today on Diving Dee With Sam Fricker Vlad joins me to reflect on his diving career, the highs, the lows, and some of his best memories as an Australia athlete. From incredible moments in the sport to the challenges that tested him, we cover it all.

A raw and honest chat about chasing excellence, overcoming setbacks, and what it really means to be an athlete.

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Experience The Raw Side of a Polished Star.

On this episode of Diving Deep with Sam Fricker, Aussie music icon Guy Sebastian sits down with Olympic athlete and content creator Sam Fricker for a conversation that goes beyond the spotlight.

We dive into Guy’s brand new album ‘100 Times Around the Sun’, the story behind his first global smash hit ‘Battle Scars’ (which Sam was obsessed with growing up), and open up about the personal side of his journey fame, pressure, and keeping a clear head through it all.

You’ve seen the polished Guy on TV and on stage. This is something different. A raw, honest, and real chat you won’t see anywhere else.

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At 101 years old, Reg Chard sits down for what he declares “the last interview I’ll ever do.” This powerful and poignant conversation takes us on a journey through his extraordinary life and it’s unlike any other episode we’ve recorded.

We begin before the war: a young baker’s apprentice, the youngest of ten children in Dulwich Hill, NSW, whose heart guided him to leave civilian safety and enlist at just 18 despite bakers being exempt. 

We travel next to the brutal jungles of New Guinea, where Reg endured malaria, scrub typhus, and unimaginable hardship along the Kokoda Trail. He shares vivid stories from Milne Bay and Imita Ridge, recalls the airstrip built under fire, and recounts losing mates at Sanananda all while recounting the sheer endurance he found in the harshest conditions .

Then the challenge of returning to civilian life. With his homeland’s baker offering his old role, Reg chose instead to work in iron foundries and the trucking industry, building a life alongside his sweetheart Betty, whom he married in October 1945 .

Now, in this stirring final interview, Reg reflects on courage, loss, survival and community. At 101, he’s not just a veteran; he’s an educator, a guide at the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway, and a custodian of a legacy that he believes should be remembered not by him, but by those who never came home .

This episode is a rare and intimate tribute Reg’s swan song as one of Australia’s last surviving Kokoda soldiers. Don’t miss this final testament of bravery, resilience, and the quiet dignity of a Digger’s life.

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This week on Diving Deep, I sit down with one of Australia's most recognisable voices  Ben Fordham. From winning a Walkley Award as a young reporter to becoming the #1 breakfast radio host on 2GB, Ben’s journey through the world of journalism, politics, and public opinion has been anything but boring.

We dive into how he handles the pressure of live radio, what it’s really like interviewing prime ministers, and why staying grounded matters when millions are listening. Plus, we talk about his views on Australia’s media landscape, the power of storytelling, and his advice for young people navigating big conversations.

Whether you love him or love to debate him, Ben brings honesty, energy, and a few surprises in this episode you won’t want to miss.

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In this episode of Diving Deep with Sam Fricker, I sit down with Olympic diver and social media star Brittany O’Briento unpack her incredible journey through sport and beyond. 

Brit’s story is one of resilience, determination, and an incredible comeback. After being dropped from the program as a young diver, she fought her way back earning her place on the Australian Olympic Team and competing at the 2016 Rio Olympics. But that was just the beginning. She continued pushing forward, not only returning to Australia to chase her dream, but also proving herself on the international stage once again by winning a medal at the Commonwealth Games. Her journey is a powerful example of what it means to get back up, keep believing, and perform when it counts.

But her success doesn’t stop at the pool. She’s built a massive following online, sharing the raw, real, and often hilarious side of life as an elite athlete. We talk about what it really takes to bounce back after a major setback, how she turned her story into strength, and how she’s inspiring a new generation through both diving and digital storytelling. 

I’ve known Brit for years we’ve trained together, competed side by side, and watched each other grow and this chat is one of the most honest and inspiring conversations I’ve had yet.

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In this episode of Diving Deep with Sam Fricker, I sit down with Winter Olympic medallist, barrister, and Federal MP for Warringah, Zali Steggall. From representing Australia on the world stage as an alpine skier to standing up for climate action in Canberra, Zali’s journey is anything but ordinary.

We talk about what it takes to transition from elite sport to politics, how she handles pressure, and why she’s pushing hard for a sustainable future. Whether you’re into sport, leadership, or just love hearing from people who get stuff done, this one’s for you.

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