Hello! Today I'm joined by Dan Gorringe... one of the most unlikely, funny, and influential figures in Australian sports media.

From being top pick in the AFL draft selection who hated playing, to becoming a tradie and now building the juggernaut media empire that is 'Dan Does Footy', Dan’s journey makes little sense on paper. But behind his phenominal success is a story shaped by anxiety, shyness and a constant battle with imposter syndrome.

Dan Does Footy Live on Thursday of Grand Final week at Margaret Court Arena - You can buy tickets here: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=DDFPLIVE26 

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From editing Cosmopolitan at just 29 to founding the global I Quit Sugar movement, Sarah Wilson has built, and walked away from, some of the biggest media and lifestyle empires in Australia.

In this episode, I sit down with author, journalist, and thinker Sarah Wilson for a wide-ranging conversation about living life as a self-described renegade. 

Sarah's latest book 'I Eat the Stars' is available now 

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With over 25 million books sold globally and TV adaptations starring Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon and Meryl Streep, Liane Moriarty is one of the most successful Australian authors of all time. But behind the fame and success, Liane describes herself as an introvert who still wrestles with publicity and feeling self-consciousness.

In this episode, I sit down with Liane to chat about the release of her new book, Big Little Truths, her family of writers and how she handles harsh reviews.

Liane's latest book, Big Little Truths, is available in store and online now. 

 

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With My Brilliant Career taking off as a global hit on Netflix, I’m resharing my sit-down with star Chris Chung to reflect on his incredible journey to the screen. Chris opens up about what this project means to him and what it took to get there. 

  

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This week, I sit down with Carman’s Kitchen founder Carolyn Creswell to talk about building one of Australia’s most beloved food brands from a $1,000 muesli business into a global powerhouse.

Carolyn opens up about the hustle and struggle to build her business, navigating the brutal world of retail, and the terrifying moment her husband Peter saved her life after a near-death choking episode.

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Former AFL player Ben Cousins and Olympic swimmer Scott Miller join me to share their stories of reaching the absolute highs of elite sport, and the devastating falls that followed.

They open up about the crushing realities of elite sports culture, how the relentless pressure to succeed turned into destructive habits, drug abuse and ultimately time in prison. 

From hitting rock bottom to advocating in today's sporting clubs, this conversation looks at regret and life after the spotlight.

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Content Warning: This episode contains candid discussions about drug abuse, domestic violence, addiction and suicide. If this brings up anything for you or someone you know, support is available:

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Chelsea Frawley is a passionate mental health advocate and the eldest daughter of late AFL legend Danny 'Spud' Frawley. Following her father's tragic passing, she has been instrumental in establishing the Danny Frawley Centre and transforming how Australia talks about mental fitness.

Chelsea joins me to talk about growing up in the footy spotlight, the heartbreaking moment she realised her dad was silently struggling, navigating a CTE diagnosis under public scrutiny, and how her family turned devastating grief into a lifesaving mission.

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Dom Tomato is one of the biggest names in extreme sports. A former figure skater and Sydney garbage collector turned Red Bull parkour superstar, his jaw-dropping stunts have earned him millions of followers and hundreds of millions of views worldwide.

Dom joins me to talk about his unusual transition from ballet to parkour, running the streets on the back of garbage trucks for fitness, flipping off world landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and the Sphinx, and how he manages fear when leaping into the unknown.

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Jimmy Wales is known as the 'godfather of the internet'. He founded Wikipedia in 2001, and changed the digital landscape forever. 

Jimmy joins me to talk about the very beginning of the 'world wide web', the future of technology, inventing the world's most popular website and why he chose to make it free.

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This week I'm joined by Annie Knight; Aussie OnlyFans creator, millionarie porn star and entrepeneur. We unpack what it takes to reach financial freedom in an industry that relentlesselly demands more.

If these topics aren't for you, listener discretion is advised! And just a reminder, interviewing a guest on Fascinated is never an endorsement of their views or actions.

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