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This week I’m joined by one of Australia’s best runners, Jack Rayner.

Jack’s been absolutely flying, breaking Australian records and competing at the highest level of long distance running across the world. We get stuck into what makes him so good, how he trains, what he’s thinking when he races, dealing with injuries, setbacks, toilet breaks, and what he’s chasing next.

With the Melbourne Marathon coming up, I also pick Jack’s brain on how to tackle my race, from pacing and fuelling to what to do when the wheels start falling off.

We get into the Aussie running scene, run clubs, training with mates, whether stopping your watch is actually cheating, and plenty more.

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Here's the audiobooks I'm listening to on my runs, thanks to Audible:

Stolen Focus by Johann Hari

The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins

Will by Will Smith & Mark Manson

And if you’re looking to get into running or take your running up a notch, check out Pulse Running, founded by Jack and his mates to coach and support runners of all levels.

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This week I'm joined by one of Australia's most respected high performance leaders, Andrew Russell.

Andrew has spent more than 30 years helping elite athletes perform at their best, working across the AFL and professional sport to build stronger, more resilient athletes and teams.

With the Melbourne Marathon on the horizon, I sit down with Andrew to unpack my own running journey, how I'm going to get to the starting line, and the habits that actually help people stay consistent long after the motivation wears off.

From there, the conversation broadens into elite performance, injury rehabilitation, leadership and the lessons Andrew has learned from rebuilding some of the AFL's biggest names throughout his career.

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Want to learn more from Andrew? Check out his high performance coaching programs at Russell Performance: ⁠https://www.russellperformance.co/⁠

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This week I'm joined by youth advocate and speaker Daniel Principe.

Daniel and I sit down for an honest conversation about growing up, finding your identity and the experiences that shape the person you become.

We talk about the pressure young men face today, the insecurity that comes from trying to fit in, and how both of us have had to challenge our own ideas of what it means to be a man.

From friendships and rejection to fatherhood, relationships and the lessons we've learned along the way, this conversation is about becoming a better mate, a better partner and a better person.

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This week I'm joined by two-time Paralympic gold medallist, author, musician and life of the party, Alexa Leary.

Just days after the five-year anniversary of the cycling accident that changed her life, we both lined up in the La Roche-Posay 10K at Run Melbourne. On recovery day, Alexa joined me in the studio to talk about the amazing journey she's been on since that day in 2021.

Doctors told Alexa's family she wouldn't survive. If she did, they believed she'd never walk or talk again. Instead, Alexa rebuilt her life from the ground up; relearning everyday tasks, returning to the pool through rehabilitation, and, just three years later, standing on top of the Paralympic podium in Paris.

But this conversation isn't just about what happened in 2021. It's about who Alexa is today.

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This week I'm joined by Professor Matthew Sharpe, National Head of School of Philosophy at ACU and co-author of 'Philosophy as a Way of Life: Philosophy as a Way of Life: History, Dimensions, Directions'.

Stoicism is a philosophy that's been around for more than 2,000 years, but its lessons feel more relevant today than ever. In this conversation, we unpack the practical ideas that have helped shape the way I think about adversity, anxiety, relationships and living a meaningful life.

We dive into the foundations of Stoicism, where it came from, why it has stood the test of time, and how simple daily practices can help us stop worrying about the things we can't control. Whether you're completely new to Stoicism or you've already picked up Meditations, I think you'll take something valuable away from this conversation.

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Arriving in Australia as a child after fleeing civil war in Sudan, Moses Riek was a highly talented basketball prospect with the world at his feet. 

Fast forward to only months after he finished school and he found himself behind bars. However, prison became the turning point that changed his life. 

Today, Moses mentors young people involved in the justice system, works alongside Victorian Government agencies, speaks publicly about crime prevention and rehabilitation and is dedicated to showing young people there is another path.

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-The injury that changed everything

-Falling in with the wrong crowd

-His arrest & entering adult prison

-The first phone call to his mum

-Release, relapse & the wake-up call

-His mentoring method

-Family & rebuilding trust

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This week I'm joined by my psychiatrist, Dr Ranjit Menon.

We've been working together for the past three years, so I wanted to sit down and ask him everything he's taught me about anxiety, identity and what it actually means to live a healthy life.

We start with my own mental health journey before diving into the questions I think so many of us have. Why do we experience anxiety? Should we identify with a diagnosis? Why are more people struggling? And what are the simple habits that make the biggest difference to our health and wellbeing?

Whether you've been through therapy yourself or you're just trying to better understand your own mind, I think there's something in this conversation for everyone.

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I love the Swag boys. You love the Swag boys. And this chat definitely delivered!

Jack, Isaac and myself get into everything from first kisses, MSN Messenger and terrible dates, to how they've built one of Australia's biggest comedy brands without ever chasing the algorithm. I loved hearing how their creative process has evolved, what they've learnt over the years, and why they're still just focused on making each other laugh.

We also chat Smart Ass toilet paper, the comedians who inspired us,, producing the Swag podcast, hosting Jim Jefferies, and I even have a crack at a bit of crowd work...

Oh yeah... and they accidentally drop a decent exclusive on us... but you'll have to listen to find out.

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I'm starting to like the sound of a weekly Sunday Roast ep with Josh, Benny Rai and Mitch, and we start with our top 30 wrestlers of all time (but actually just three).

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Phew... we're through!

Baldy and Ben Randall jumped straight behind the mics with me after the Socceroos' dominant yet nail biting 0-0 draw with Paraguay.

The boys are into the round of 32... and we *maybe* know who we're playing next, but first listen to our poor analysis of how we got there...

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