Fascinated with Jacqui Felgate

Hello! In this episode, I chat with Jinelle Esther, the first and only Melburnian to make the iconic Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders squad, long before  America’s Sweethearts blew up on Netflix. Jinelle spent 5 seasons with the DCC, and was the star of the original reality show documenting the squad, 'Dallas Cowboys Cheeerleaders: Making the Team'. Jinelle opens up about the wildly high-pre...

Hello! This week, I'm lucky enough to sit down with the wonderful Mick Fanning. Mick is one of Australia's greatest sporting heroes, but he's a lot more than that. Mick has captured a special place in the hearts of Australians, and people idolise him accross the world.  He’s a three-time world champion surfer who famously survived a shark attack live on global TV. But behind all the suc...

Hello! Today I’m joined by Alex Fevola; entrepreneur, mum of four, author and foudner of beauty empire Runway Room. Alex and her husband Brendan were the original AFL 'click bait' couple of the early 2000s - navigating high profile media scandals one after the other and intense public scrutiny. But behind it all is a story of incredible strength and resilience. In this episode, Alex ope...

Hello! This week on the pod, I’m joined by global bestselling author Harlan Coben. Harlan has sold over 100 million books and created some of the biggest series on Netflix, but he admits he still deals with imposter syndrome every single day. In this chat, we talk about why missing person stories always hit harder than murder mysteries, what it was really like co-writing a book with Reese Wi...

Hello! This week, I sit down with Olympic champion Cate Campbell to discuss the reality of a lifetime spent in the pool. Cate talks about the immense weight of public expectations, the struggle to feel good enough without an individual gold medal, competing against her sister Bronte and what life looks like now she's retired from swimming. Cate's socials  here & here Check out Cate's podc...

Hello! Today I'm joined by Dan Gorringe... one of the most unlikely, funny, and influential figures in Australian sports media. From being top pick in the AFL draft selection who hated playing, to becoming a tradie and now building the juggernaut media empire that is 'Dan Does Footy', Dan’s journey makes little sense on paper. But behind his phenominal success is a story shaped by anxiety, s...

From editing Cosmopolitan at just 29 to founding the global I Quit Sugar movement, Sarah Wilson has built, and walked away from, some of the biggest media and lifestyle empires in Australia. In this episode, I sit down with author, journalist, and thinker Sarah Wilson for a wide-ranging conversation about living life as a self-described renegade.  Sarah's latest book  'I Eat the Stars' i...

With over 25 million books sold globally and TV adaptations starring Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon and Meryl Streep, Liane Moriarty is one of the most successful Australian authors of all time. But behind the fame and success, Liane describes herself as an introvert who still wrestles with publicity and feeling self-consciousness. In this episode, I sit down with Liane to chat about the release...

With My Brilliant Career taking off as a global hit on Netflix, I’m resharing my sit-down with star Chris Chung to reflect on his incredible journey to the screen. Chris opens up about what this project means to him and what it took to get there.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, I sit down with Carman’s Kitchen founder Carolyn Creswell to talk about building one of Australia’s most beloved food brands from a $1,000 muesli business into a global powerhouse. Carolyn opens up about the hustle and struggle to build her business, navigating the brutal world of retail, and the terrifying moment her husband Peter saved her life after a near-death choking e...

Former AFL player Ben Cousins and Olympic swimmer Scott Miller join me to share their stories of reaching the absolute highs of elite sport, and the devastating falls that followed. They open up about the crushing realities of elite sports culture, how the relentless pressure to succeed turned into destructive habits, drug abuse and ultimately time in prison.  From hitting rock bottom to advo...

Chelsea Frawley is a passionate mental health advocate and the eldest daughter of late AFL legend Danny 'Spud' Frawley. Following her father's tragic passing, she has been instrumental in establishing the Danny Frawley Centre and transforming how Australia talks about mental fitness. Chelsea joins me to talk about growing up in the footy spotlight, the heartbreaking moment she realised her dad was...

Dom Tomato is one of the biggest names in extreme sports. A former figure skater and Sydney garbage collector turned Red Bull parkour superstar, his jaw-dropping stunts have earned him millions of followers and hundreds of millions of views worldwide. Dom joins me to talk about his unusual transition from ballet to parkour, running the streets on the back of garbage trucks for fitness, flipping of...

Jimmy Wales is known as the 'godfather of the internet'. He founded Wikipedia in 2001, and changed the digital landscape forever.  Jimmy joins me to talk about the very beginning of the 'world wide web', the future of technology, inventing the world's most popular website and why he chose to make it free. My socials Follow 'Fascinated' on Instagram Listen 🎧 on Apple Watch on YouTube   S...

This week I'm joined by Annie Knight; Aussie OnlyFans creator, millionarie porn star and entrepeneur. We unpack what it takes to reach financial freedom in an industry that relentlesselly demands more. If these topics aren't for you, listener discretion is advised! And just a reminder, interviewing a guest on Fascinated is never an endorsement of their views or actions. My socials Follow 'Fascinat...

Sam Wood became one of Australia's most well known fitness figures after his whirlwind stint on The Bachelor, where he met the love of his life, Snezana. In this chat, Sam opens up about losing his own mum at just 15, the surreal reality of overnight fame & the internal struggle behind his unexpected new weight loss business.  We dive deep into GLP-1 medications & why he finally decid...

Luke Bateman is one of the most recognisable and surprising faces of BookTok... but long before he went viral online, Luke was a professional athlete, struggling with a severe gambling addiction, depression and a shame that once forced him to hide his love of reading. From hitting rock bottom in rehab to finding purpose on his farm and in the BookTok community, Luke shares a deeply vulnerable stor...

Brooke Warne had one of the most famous fathers in the country. We all knew & loved him on the cricket pitch, but in this chat Brooke gives us a look at a side of Shane Warne the public never saw.  Today, Brooke is a digital creator, entrepreneur and generally just a powerhouse of a woman. In this chat, Brooke reminds me SO much of her dad; Warm, genuine, engaging and funny.  You can...

What's life really like inside a billionaire dynasty? I chat to Chloe Stroll, singer-songwriter, F1 royalty and wife of Aussie Olympic champion Scotty James, about her remarkable life behind the glamour. Chloe's latest album 'Bloom in the Break' is out now! Listen on Spotify Follow 'Fascinated' on Instagram Listen 🎧 on Apple Watch on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the very first episode of Fascinated! I chat to up and coming Aussie actor  Chris Chung , a local from Mornington who's rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest names in the industry. Since being cast in the HUGE Apple TV series 'Slow Horses', Chris has been a rising star, while still keeping his feet planted firmly on the ground. Follow 'Fascinated' on Instagram Listen 🎧 on App...

Every week, Jacqui Felgate welcomes fascinating and famous people into the studio for a chat about their lives, what drives them, and….what fascinates them. There's only one rule: No politicians and no boring stuff! Follow 'Fascinated' on Instagram Listen 🎧 on Apple Watch on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.