Luke McLeod has put himself through a gruelling reality TV series, not once, but twice. Now, the former Bachelorette star turned meditation guide, opens up on the challenges of life in the public eye, finding enlightenment and fatherhood. 

In this episode, Luke McLeod tells Neil Mitchell Why:  

A recent medical scare turned his life upside down

Saying sorry is so hard for a parent

He desperately wants to be a father

Reality TV changed him

Social media is one of the biggest threats to happiness

He feared his life was on the line 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Georgie Purcell and Joe McCracken are no ordinary politicians. Joe is a Liberal MP who came out as gay in his maiden speech to parliament. Animal Justice MP Georgie is a lawyer, a former stripper and covered head to toe in tattoos. They're both in their early 30s, opinionated and passionate. 

In this episode, Georgie Purcell and Joe McCracken tell Neil Why: 

The writing is on the wall for the Melbourne Cup

Shame is shaping public debate 

They don't agree on 'that' Jacinta Allan cartoon 

Politician's work "bloody hard"

They both suffer from anxiety

People don't care about politicians 

Also in this episode, Georgie and Joe switch places and ask Neil a couple of questions of their own...

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What you're about to hear sounds like science fiction. Professor Nicholas Opie is leading the world in developing a brain chip, capable of mind control. Through the company he co-founded, Synchron, Nick Opie is close to helping millions of people living with paralysis do things they never dreamed of doing.

Synchron may have been created in Melbourne, but it’s a big deal in Silicon Valley and it’s backed by some of the world's richest and most powerful men - Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos.  

But Nick Opie is not your average professor. He’s something of a genius. An inventor with an altruistic vision. 

In this episode, Professor Nicholas Opie tells Neil Mitchell Why... 

• The possibilities of BCI (Brain Computer Interface) are infinite and exciting 
• Breaking rules is part of the creative process 
• The brain is far more complex than you could imagine 
• He’s not in it for the money

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Tony Abbott was Australia's 28th Prime Minister, but he was only in office for two years before the revolving door hit him on the way out. He was a divisive figure as a politician, and now as a conservative commentator and business person. 

In this episode, Tony Abbott tells Neil Mitchell Why:

• The world is in a dangerous position 
• He thinks the Voice, is a "really bad idea"
• The media is on the nose
• He lost the top job, and whose fault it was
• He's a cultural warrior from another age
• Australia needs to re-think its direction

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Ross Coulthart is a distinguished investigative journalist with a sparkling career. But, he's made an extraordinary pivot into the realm of UFOs and the extraterrestrial.

Coulthart has become the face of a growing, global fascination into the world of aliens. In this episode, he tells Neil Mitchell Why he's convinced we are not alone. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Associate Professor Monique Watts is a cardiologist and one of Australia's leading heart failure specialists. She's speaking up with an urgent message for women. 

In this episode, Dr Monique Watts tells Neil Mitchell Why:

• Women need to think about their hearts
• Country people are the best people 
• She has imposter syndrome
• Bullying and harassment is still rife in the medical world 

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Betty Klimenko was abandoned by her drug addicted mother, then adopted by a billionaire. She is now one of the wealthiest women in Australia. Her story is not widely known, but should be the stuff of Australian folklore. 

In this episode, Betty Klimenko tells Neil Mitchell Why:

• She won't attend funerals
• Getting kicked out of the family was the best thing that ever happened to her
• She hates eclectic cars
• Money isn't everything
• She came out of retirement to start a motorsport team 

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It's a rare thing to interview a Prime Minister, uninterrupted, for an hour. In this episode, Anthony Albanese sits down with Neil Mitchell and reveals WHY: 

• The Voice referendum is Australia's chance to get it right 
• He doesn't like Scott Morrison 
• There's still hope for young people
• Melbourne produces the best rock 'n' roll bands 

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Avi Yemini is a self described attention seeker. He's a loud mouth, opinionated and largely shunned by the media, but, he might surprise you. 

In this episode, Avi Yemini tells Neil Why...

• The army saved his life
• He hates liars and politicians
• There is a softer side the public don't see
• He wants Neil's job

 

 

 

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Shane Patton is Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police, but beneath the bureaucracy, he's a frontline officer through and through. Over his 40 year career, Shane Patton has seen things that will stay with him for life. He's chosen now to reveal some of those stories. 

In this episode of Neil Mitchel asks Why, Shane Patton reveals...

The terrifying house call that still haunts him to this day.

The truth behind lockdown restrictions in Victoria.

The hardest, most thankless job every police officer has to faced.

 

 

 

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