Episodes

  • Best of Head Game: Coping With Loss
    Jan 7 2025

    In this special episode, you'll hear from three women who have had to endure unimaginable heartbreak. Dr Lucy Hone, Gina Chick and Safiyya Vorajee each lost a precious daughter, and they share their powerful stories of grief and resilience today.

    LINKS

    • Listen to Dr Lucy Hone's episode in full here
    • Find out more about Lucy's work with Coping With Loss at copingwithloss.co
    • Details of Lucy's book, Resilient Grieving, can be found here
    • Listen to Gina Chick's episode in full here
    • Gina's memoir, We Are the Stars, is out now. Find out more and purchase a copy here.
    • Listen to Safiyya Vorajee's episode in full here
    • Donate to The Azaylia Foundation here: https://theazayliafoundation.com/
    • Follow Ant on Instagram, X, and Facebook
    • Learn more about Ant on his website https://www.antmiddleton.com/
    • Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.

    CREDITS
    Host:
    Ant Middleton
    Editor: Adrian Walton
    Executive Producer: Anna Henvest
    Managing Producer:
    Elle Beattie

    Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au

    Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we produced this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    18 mins
  • Best of Head Game: The Day That Changed Everything
    Dec 31 2024

    As we take a short break, we're looking back at some of the most powerful episodes of 2024. In this special, you'll hear from three guests who thought their lives were heading in one direction, and then one tumultuous day changed everything for them.

    LINKS

    • Listen to Simon Kennedy's episode in full here
    • Listen to Sam Bloom's episode in full here
    • Listen to Nigel Brennan's episode in full here
    • Follow Ant on Instagram, X, and Facebook
    • Learn more about Ant on his website https://www.antmiddleton.com/
    • Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.

    CREDITS
    Host:
    Ant Middleton
    Editor: Adrian Walton
    Executive Producer: Anna Henvest
    Managing Producer:
    Elle Beattie

    Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au

    Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we produced this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    14 mins
  • Best of Head Game: At the Mercy of Mother Nature
    Dec 24 2024

    In this special episode, you'll hear from two incredible women who had to think and act fast in a race against the clock to stay alive. Mother Nature turned their lives upside down in a split second, and put their resilience and bravery to the ultimate test. Today, you'll hear from Lisa Blair and Kelsey Waghorn.

    LINKS

    • Listen to Kelsey Waghorn's episode in full here
    • Listen to Lisa Blair's episode in full here
    • Follow Ant on Instagram, X, and Facebook
    • Learn more about Ant on his website https://www.antmiddleton.com/
    • Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.

    CREDITS
    Host:
    Ant Middleton
    Editor: Adrian Walton
    Executive Producer: Anna Henvest
    Managing Producer:
    Elle Beattie

    Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au

    Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we produced this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    15 mins
  • 20 Years On: Surviving the Boxing Day Tsunami
    Dec 17 2024

    In December 2004, Rebekah Giles made the spontaneous decision to book a holiday to Thailand. After a busy year working as a lawyer, she decided a week on the idyllic Phi Phi Island would be the reset she needed.

    But her relaxing break quickly turned into a total nightmare, when the deadliest tsunami in modern history struck.

    20 years on from that horrific day, Rebekah shares her story and reflects on the tragedy.

    LINKS

    • Follow Ant on Instagram, X, and Facebook
    • Learn more about Ant on his website antmiddleton.com
    • Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.

    CREDITS
    Host:
    Ant Middleton
    Editor: Adrian Walton
    Executive Producer: Anna Henvest
    Managing Producer:
    Elle Beattie

    Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    44 mins
  • BASE Jumper Jeb Corliss on Dedicating His Life to Human Flight
    Dec 10 2024

    Jeb Corliss was just six years old when he declared that one day, he would fly. His Aunt explained to him that it wasn't possible. But for Jeb, eventually it would be possible. Jeb is one of the most well-known BASE jumpers on the planet. He shares his wisdom on fear, pushing yourself to the limits and learning the value of time in this fascinating conversation.

    In this episode, there is a mention of suicide. If this topic is triggering for you, please seek help by visiting Lifeline's website at https://www.lifeline.org.au/ or by calling 13 11 14.

    LINKS

    • Follow Jeb on Instagram @jebcorliss
    • Follow Ant on Instagram, X, and Facebook
    • Learn more about Ant on his website antmiddleton.com
    • Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.

    CREDITS
    Host:
    Ant Middleton
    Editor: Adrian Walton
    Executive Producer: Anna Henvest
    Managing Producer:
    Elle Beattie

    Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    47 mins
  • Gus Taylor on Climbing out of the Darkness
    Dec 3 2024

    Gus Taylor is happiest when he's climbing. From the Blue Mountains to Joshua Tree, Gus has travelled the world, seeing each new place from the greatest heights. But his favourite hobby became 'revolting' to him, after he faced not one, but two life changing moments.

    In this episode, he shares his devastating journey of losing one of his best mates in a freak-accident, and his return to the ropes to honour him.

    LINKS

    • Follow Ant on Instagram, X, and Facebook
    • Learn more about Ant on his website antmiddleton.com
    • Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.

    CREDITS
    Host:
    Ant Middleton
    Editor: Adrian Walton
    Executive Producer: Anna Henvest
    Managing Producer:
    Elle Beattie

    Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    43 mins
  • Brett Connellan on the Surf That Changed Everything
    Nov 26 2024

    On March 30th 2016, Brett Connellan was having a terrible day. He decided he'd try and turn his mood around by doing his favourite thing - heading out for a surf. But Brett's terrible day soon became a complete nightmare, when he was bitten by a shark.

    Brett joins Ant in-studio to share his remarkable story of survival. He tells Ant about the the devastating moment he was told he'd never surf again, and - his triumphant return to the waves.

    LINKS

    • Follow Brett on Instagram @brettconnellan
    • Find out more about Brett's story and his documentary, 'Attacking Life' at brettconnellan.com
    • Follow Ant on Instagram, X, and Facebook
    • Learn more about Ant on his website antmiddleton.com
    • Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.

    CREDITS
    Host:
    Ant Middleton
    Editor: Adrian Walton
    Executive Producer: Anna Henvest
    Managing Producer:
    Elle Beattie

    Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    49 mins
  • Life Lessons From Rugby Legend, Mat Rogers
    Nov 19 2024

    Mat Rogers shares a raw and vulnerable insight into his life in this episode. From his inspiring career as both a Rugby league and union legend, to facing heartbreak behind the scenes, Mat opens up to Ant in this powerful conversation.

    He speaks about how he wanted to carve his own path in the sport he loved, the tragic passing of both his mother and father, and how he found the strength to carry on.

    In this episode, there is a mention of suicide. If this topic is triggering for you, please seek help by visiting Lifeline's website at https://www.lifeline.org.au/ or by calling 13 11 14.

    LINKS

    • Follow Mat on Instagram @mat_rogers6
    • Details of Mat's memoir, A Father's Son can be found here
    • Find out more about Mat's charity and donate to 4 ASD Kids at 4asdkids.com
    • Follow Ant on Instagram, X, and Facebook
    • Learn more about Ant on his website antmiddleton.com
    • Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.

    CREDITS
    Host:
    Ant Middleton
    Editor: Adrian Walton
    Executive Producer: Anna Henvest
    Managing Producer:
    Elle Beattie

    Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    47 mins