Head Game

Jelena Dokic is the epitome of strength. At just 16 years old and ranked World #129, Jelena pulled off a career-defining victory against then-World #1, Martina Hingis. At a time where her sporting career was on an incredible trajectory, behind closed doors she was facing the toughest challenge of her life - surviving harrowing domestic abuse from her father. In a powerful and moving conversation,...

The 4th of March 2022 is a day that Jackson Warne will never forget. His father, legendary Aussie cricketer - Shane Warne, passed away suddenly whilst holidaying in Thailand.  At just 22 years old, Jackson was forced to grieve with the world watching. Today, for the first time in 18 months - Jackson opens up. He shares with Ant the impact that his 'bestest mate' had on him, takes us inside the mom...

On one September night in 2012, Deep Sea Saturation Diver Chris Lemons fought for his life. At 2am, 300 feet beneath the North Sea, Chris was stranded in total darkness.  In a remarkable story of survival, best known from Netflix's Last Breath documentary, Chris takes Ant inside those terrifying moments, and shares how teamwork, resilience and remaining calm were crucial to keeping him alive. LINK...

Just days after completing an incredible 14 400 kilometre run around Australia, ultra marathon runner Pat Farmer joins Ant for a raw, inspiring and honest conversation. Pat touches on what it takes to run extreme distances through some of the harshest conditions on the planet, his 'purpose', and how he overcomes challenges on his toughest days.  CW: This episode contains discussions of suicide. If...

CW: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are warned the following episode mentions names of deceased persons.  Gary Jubelin has led some of the country’s biggest cases and is responsible for bringing down many of Australia’s most notorious criminals – murderers, gangsters, even serial killers. After dedicating 34 years of his life to the police force, in 2020 Gary controversially became...

ANZAC Day 2006 was a day that changed the course of Todd Russell's life forever. Working a kilometre underground in Tasmania's Beaconsfield mine, Todd and workmate Brant Webb became trapped following a seismic event. In one of the most extraordinary survival feats of all time, Todd and Brant remained underground for 14 days - 321 hours, before finally reaching the surface on the 9th of May, 2006. ...

Join Ant Middleton as he speaks with people that have beaten the odds and achieved the unthinkable by getting their head in the game. You’ll hear extraordinary stories of survival, relive heroic moments, unpack the details of life-changing decisions, and celebrate the achievement of seemingly impossible goals. This podcast series highlights what we’re capable of when we harness the power of the mi...