You Little Ripper

Kurt Fearnley and Ryley Batt sit down with Sam Carter as he reflects on how the Commonwealth Games shaped his career and influenced his approach to competition. This is an honest conversation about the pressure of elite competition and how, even after years of training, there are new things to learn.

This episode of You Little Ripper finds host Kurt Fearnley sharing the mic with Milly Tapper. Having hung up her table tennis paddle last year, Milly is now coaching a group of outstanding Paralympic athletes. They’re joined by Steelers legend Shae Graham, who discusses the team’s bold “unsponsored” campaign and why it’s sparked such a huge response from the community.

Kurt Fearnley catches up with Paralympic legend and snowboard star Ben Tudhope live from Milano Cortina after his stunning silver medal performance. Ben breaks down the race day, moment by moment! He also previews the upcoming bank slalom event, reflects on team spirit across Australia’s biggest-ever Winter squad, and talks about future plans for another Games.

🚨Special Episode Alert 🚨

We're bringing you special interviews with our Winter Paralympic team. First up, Michael Milton joins Kurt to reflect on a career that began on the world stage in 1988. Michael also discusses how his mindset has evolved over the years and why he is bringing back the fun.

Quizic Alley

With the Paralympic Games just two weeks away, Kurt Fearnley and Ella Sabljak catch up with the Aussie team captain Sean Pollard. This is Sean's second Game, and he opens up about what's different this time and how excited he is about having his family in the stands.

🤩 Grab a virtual seat and support our Paralympians

Kurt Fearnley and Ryley Batt kick off the 2026 season of You Little Ripper with a mix of laughs, reflections, and big news from the world of disability sport. The highlight of the episode is a conversation with dual Paralympic gold medallist Lauren Parker, who joins the show ahead of her Winter Paralympic debut. Parker shares how she made the leap from summer sport to snow, learning to navigate a sit-ski in a matter of weeks. It’s a candid look at adapting to new skills, confronting fear, and redefining success through representation and opportunity.

Join Kurt & Ryley for the final episode of 2025! This special wrap-up celebrates an extraordinary year in Australian Paralympic sport and looks ahead to 2026.

In this episode, we catch up with Dan Michel. After a challenging year, Dan reflects on his return to competition and what's ahead. Dan also shares his new 'Boccia 360' initiative designed to bring the sport to more people.

🎄Merry Christmas, and we'll see you in the New Year!

Paige Greco on her hopes for Paris

Kurt Fearnley and Riley Batt dive into the latest Paralympic highlights, celebrating record-breaking performances and the comeback of the year — Michael Milton! Will he qualify for Milano Cortina? Plus, we shine a spotlight on Vanessa Low’s brilliance. On the field, she’s an unstoppable force with a daring goal to jump 6 metres. Off the track, she’s funny, warm, and one of our favourite humans.

Paralympian Sean Pollard joins Kurt Fearnley on the episode today. They cover Sean's recent winter training adventures, the excitement building around the upcoming Milano Cortina Paralympic Games, and Team Australia's preparations.

Special guest Taryn Dickens shares her journey into para biathlon, the technology behind her sport, and how the Paralympic movement transforms lives.

Para-athletics star Jaryd Clifford joins Kurt Fearnley and Ella Sabljak to discuss his journey, upcoming World Championships, and the mental and physical preparation involved. We deep dive into resilience, focus, and the drive to succeed on the world stage.