Series 2021

Season 2 · 2021 · 8 episodes

Episodes

1Turia PittA decade ago Turia Pitt was running an ultramarathon when a grassfire caused burns to 65% of her body. Doctors weren't sure she'd survive, but she encapsulates what it means to have 'grit'. She joins Kurt Fearnley for a run, and a conversation about determination.
2Curtis McGrathIn 2012 Curtis McGrath was a young soldier in Afghanistan when he stepped on an IED, changing the course of his life forever. He speaks to Kurt Fearnley about recovery, and winning gold at the Rio Paralympics.
3Maggie BeerMaggie Beer is known for her love of food, infectious laugh, and bubbly personality. She speaks to Kurt Fearnley about her life, career, and appetite for taking risks.
4Robert WhittakerRobert "The Reaper" Whittaker is Australias first UFC world champion. The MMA superstar speaks to Kurt Fearnley about growing up poor, becoming a warrior, and getting through tough times.
5Grace TameGrace Tame is many things: an artist, a marathon runner, and a survivor. The Australian of the Year speaks to Kurt Fearnley about trauma, resilience, and raising awareness.
6Moz AzimiKurdish refugee Mostafa Azimitabar fled Iran in 2013, attempting to come to Australia by boat. Almost eight years later he was released into the community, after a journey that took him to Christmas Island, Manus Island, Port Moresby and two inner city Melbourne hotels.
7Que Minh LuuQue Minh Luu loves stories and she's passionate about telling them on our screens. She talks to Kurt Fearnley about her own personal tale, being the daughter of Vietnamese refugees, losing her husband, being a solo Mum and wanting to shape the way we see ourselves on TV.
8Adam HillsComedian Adam Hills is a household name on both sides of the world, known for hosting TV shows in Australia and the UK. He chats to Kurt Fearnley about comedy, COVID, sport and finding community in disability.