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Neil Mitchell Asks Why

Neil Mitchell Asks Why

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Neil Mitchell is Australia's best interviewer and you can only hear him here. His one rule is guests must be interesting and relevant to listeners.

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  • What would you do, if you were 'King of the world' for a day?

    What would you do, if you were 'King of the world' for a day?
    Dec 15 2025

    It's a question I often ask my guests on this podcast... and it's a good one to reflect on as the year comes to an end.

    In this final episode of 2025, I revisit some of the most memorable answers, and offer my own to-do list if I was in charge.

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    43 mins
  • Blanche D'Alpuget; The real story behind the most hated woman in Australia

    Blanche D'Alpuget; The real story behind the most hated woman in Australia
    Dec 8 2025

    In this episode, I sit down with Blanche D’Alpuget; An award winning writer, mother and second wife of Bob Hawke.

    ‘Fridays with Blanche’ by Derek Rielly is available now at all good book retailers.

    This episode contains discussions about sensitive issues, including suicide and mental health. If anything we talk about is difficult for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Why winning is 'the best feeling in the world'; With the 'golden girls' of Australian swimming

    Why winning is 'the best feeling in the world'; With the 'golden girls' of Australian swimming
    Dec 1 2025

    I speak to sisters Cate & Bronte Campbell, two of the best swimmers Australia has ever produced, with a combined 7 Olympic gold medals between them.

    We talk about what really happens inside the Olympic village, why elite sport & fear go hand-in-hand & why nothing else compares to winning gold.

    You can hear Cate & Bronte on their new podcast 'Campbell's & Co' launching this summer.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
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