Diving Deep With Sam Fricker

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Tropfest returns this Sunday in Centennial Park and will be livestreamed globally on YouTube. In this special episode of Diving Deep, I sit down with Tropfest founder John Polson to unpack how he built the world’s largest short film festival from scratch and turned it into a cultural movement. For over 30 years, Tropfest has been a launchpad for emerging filmmakers and actors long before they beca...

On Diving Deep today I sit down with Mat Steinwede, one of Australia’s most successful real estate agents and thinkers on performance and life transformation. Mat openly shares his early years of addiction, homelessness and brushes with the law. He talks about hitting rock bottom, the moment he chose to turn his life around, and the relentless work ethic that saw him walk the streets door-knocking...

In this episode of Diving Deep , I sit down with Charlie Viola , Executive Chair and Founding Partner of Viola Private Wealth. Charlie has spent more than two decades at the top end of wealth management, advising high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions. He has personally managed billions of dollars in assets and played a key role in scaling one of Australia’s leading private wealth...

Today on Diving Deep I sit down with Lisa P. Jackson , Apple’s Vice President of Environment, Policy & Social Initiatives and the former head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under President Obama. We dive into Apple’s biggest sustainability moves: cutting plastics, reducing carbon emissions, transforming their global supply chain, and the company’s push to make every device carbon-...

On this episode of Diving Deep with Sam Fricker , I’m joined by Rob Williamson , Managing Director (and former COO) of Alpha HPA , an Australian company pushing the frontier in ultra-high-purity alumina production. We dive deep into how Rob’s team is powering the next wave of innovation supercomputers, microchips, electric vehicle batteries, and more by creating a material that helps those systems...

On this episode of  Diving Deep with Sam Fricker , I’m joined by my good mate  Kal Glanznig. An ocean advocate, youth leader, and one of the youngest councillors in Australia. Kal’s been leading change since high school, from putting solar panels on his campus to creating the doco  Rising Up  and starting projects like  Plastic Free Cronulla  and  Blue Minds . He...

In this episode, I sit down with Hugo Toovey , Major in the Australian Army, two-time cancer survivor, and founder of 25 STAY ALIVE . In his 20s, Hugo faced and survived two different cancers .  Instead of letting it define him, he turned it into a mission: creating 25 STAY ALIVE ,  a charity focused on prevention, early detection, and breaking the stigma around physical and mental healt...

Today on Diving Dee With Sam Fricker Vlad joins me to reflect on his diving career, the highs, the lows, and some of his best memories as an Australia athlete. From incredible moments in the sport to the challenges that tested him, we cover it all. A raw and honest chat about chasing excellence, overcoming setbacks, and what it really means to be an athlete. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Experience The Raw Side of a Polished Star. On this episode of Diving Deep with Sam Fricker, Aussie music icon Guy Sebastian sits down with Olympic athlete and content creator Sam Fricker for a conversation that goes beyond the spotlight. We dive into Guy’s brand new album ‘100 Times Around the Sun’, the story behind his first global smash hit ‘Battle Scars’ (whi...

At 101 years old, Reg Chard sits down for what he declares “the last interview I’ll ever do.” This powerful and poignant conversation takes us on a journey through his extraordinary life and it’s unlike any other episode we’ve recorded. We begin before the war: a young baker’s apprentice, the youngest of ten children in Dulwich Hill, NSW, whose heart guided him to leave civilian safety and enlist...

This week on  Diving Deep , I sit down with one of Australia's most recognisable voices   Ben Fordham . From winning a Walkley Award as a young reporter to becoming the #1 breakfast radio host on 2GB, Ben’s journey through the world of journalism, politics, and public opinion has been anything but boring. We dive into how he handles the pressure of live radio, what it’s really like inter...

In this episode of Diving Deep with Sam Fricker , I sit down with Olympic diver and social media star Brittany O’Brien to unpack her incredible journey through sport and beyond.  Brit’s story is one of resilience, determination, and an incredible comeback. After being dropped from the program as a young diver, she fought her way back earning her place on the Australian Olympic Team and compet...

In this episode of  Diving Deep with Sam Fricker , I sit down with Winter Olympic medallist, barrister, and Federal MP for Warringah, Zali Steggall. From representing Australia on the world stage as an alpine skier to standing up for climate action in Canberra, Zali’s journey is anything but ordinary. We talk about what it takes to transition from elite sport to politics, how she handles pres...

On this episode of Diving Deep , Olympic athlete and social media creator Sam Fricker whose videos generate over 3.3 billion views a year sits down with one of Australia’s most controversial and influential figures Clive Palmer .  Clive Palmer is a mining magnate, billionaire businessman, and the founder of the United Australia Party. He’s known for saying exactly what he thinks and in this i...

Sam Fricker sits down with the Hon Chris Bowen on Diving Deep! In this must-listen episode, Olympian, entrepreneur, and social media creator Sam Fricker welcomes one of Australia's most experienced political leaders, the Hon Chris Bowen, to  Diving Deep . With the country heading into an election, it's an especially pivotal time in politics, and there's no better guest to unpack the challenge...

On this episode of  Diving Deep , Olympic diver and social media sensation Sam Fricker sits down with Australian artist Tim Johnston. With over 2 billion views a year, Sam dives into Tim's creative journey—from being named a national finalist in the 2017 Macquarie Group Emerging Artist Prize to establishing his own Art Gallery Studio in Mosman, Sydney in 2020. Tim shares how living in Mosman,...

Diving Deep with Craig Parry – The Man Behind the Lens In this episode of Diving Deep, I sit down with the incredible Craig Parry—one of the world’s most renowned ocean and nature photographers. Craig’s work is next level! He’s shot for some of the biggest names, including Chris Hemsworth, and he’s the only person in the world to have photographed Migaloo, the legendary white humpback whale. &nbsp...

Podcast Description: Kane Ellis on *Diving Deep* with Sam Fricker In this episode of *Diving Deep*, Sam Fricker—Olympic diver and renowned social media creator—sits down with Kane Ellis, a dynamic young entrepreneur from South Australia whose ventures span automotive innovation, cryptocurrency, and tech consultancy. Kane is best known as the Co-Founder of the CarSwap app, a groundbreaking platform...

This week on Diving Deep I’m joined by someone who’s been a massive part of my life for nearly a decade—one of my best mates and former Australian diving teammate, Hamish Hutchinson! 🏅🤝  Hamish has made the leap (pun intended!) from the world of elite sport now aiming to pursue a career in pharmacy, proving he’s not just a top bloke but also a highly intelligent one. But don’t be fooled—he’...

🎙 **New Episode of Diving Deep with Sam Fricker**  Join us for a special episode as Peter Dutton, Federal Member for Dickson and Leader of the Liberal Party, shares his life story and vision for Australia's future. From humble beginnings to becoming one of the nation’s most prominent political figures, Peter opens up about his journey, challenges, and unwavering dedication to serving the Aust...

In this episode of Diving Deep, Sam Fricker sits down with Damien Thomlinson, a former Australian Commando whose life took a dramatic turn in April 2009 during a night patrol in Southern Afghanistan. After his unit drove over an improvised explosive device, Damien sustained severe injuries leading to the amputation of both his legs. Demonstrating remarkable resilience, he not only learned to walk...

🎙️ **Diving Deep with Sam Fricker** – In this exciting episode, Sam Fricker, Australian Olympic diver and social media creator with over 2 billion views annually, is joined by none other than Australia’s elite gymnast and rising star, Heath Thorpe! 🇦🇺🤸‍♂️ Heath, known for his incredible athleticism and innovative performances, has made waves both in and out of the gym. Now training in Belgium, He...

Diving Deep with Byron Dempsey In this enlightening episode of Diving Deep, host Sam Fricker invites Byron Dempsey, the dynamic founder of Driven Young, to share his incredible journey and insights. Byron, a podcast expert with over 200 million views on his work and an accomplished author, has made a significant impact on the digital content landscape. Together, they explore the intricacies of lif...

Welcome to Diving Deep an engaging conversation where Sam Fricker, renowned Australian Olympic diver and influential social media creator with over 7.5 million followers, takes a seat with Keegan Hipgrave. Keegan, a former NRL second-row forward and now the host of 'Keegan and Company,' specializes in aiding elite athletes through their transitions from competitive sports. Together, they explore t...