Extraordinary Stories

He was taken to be executed. But somehow… he walked away.

This is the unbelievable true story of Gaz Wright... a feared enforcer who ran with Australia’s underworld until the streets turned on him. Snatched in broad daylight. Taken to be killed. Left for dead.

But Gaz didn’t just survive.

He came back and built the Hope Cartel... using 9D breathwork to help people process trauma and stop others from making the same brutal mistakes.

If ...

Arjun Paliwal was told he had two years to live.

Instead of shrinking back, he risked everything and built a multi-million dollar property empire.

This is one of the most powerful stories we’ve ever recorded.

In this episode, Arjun opens up about the moment he found out he needed open-heart surgery and how that diagnosis forced a choice that would change everything.

From surviving a near-death health scare to building one of Australia...

Bradley Dryburgh was told he wouldn’t live a full life. Born with cystic fibrosis, he’s spent years defying brutal odds.

From coughing up blood in his parents’ laundry sink to rebuilding his body and mindset... this is the story of a bloke who flat-out refused to give up.

Raw, powerful, and impossible not to respect.

👇 Here’s what’s inside:

• The day he thought he was dying
• How cystic fibrosis hits from the inside out
• The savage war...

Olivia Vivian was never meant to win.

She wasn’t the strongest.

She wasn’t the tallest.

And after being cut from Cirque du Soleil and dismissed by critics, she could’ve quit.

But she didn’t.

Instead, she became the most decorated woman in Australian Ninja Warrior history and one of the most respected athletes in the country.

🔥 In this raw, no-filter conversation, Olivia opens up about:

• The brutal cost of elite gymnastics — and what n...

From crashing on a couch with a box of porn tapes…

to becoming Australia’s most successful sex toy seller.

Rob built a $65 million empire out of thin air —

then tried to take on Australia Post.

This one’s unfiltered, wild, and completely unexpected.

You’ll laugh, you’ll be shocked — and you might just rethink what’s possible.

🔥 Here’s what’s inside:

• The true story behind 94 million orgasms
• How Rob got hired off a mate’s couch
• Growing L...

From the streets of Pattaya to international recognition, Sawasdee Lydia’s journey is unlike anything you’ve heard. Labelled a ladyboy from a young age, she faced judgment, rejection, and constant misunderstanding, but through it all, she found power in being herself.

In this raw, unfiltered conversation, she opens up about growing up trans in Thailand, working in the industry, and the moment she finally stepped into her truth.

One o...

He scored 13 goals in one game a world record and still never made the World Cup squad.

Archie Thompson is a straight-up legend of Australian football. A Socceroo icon, a fan favourite, and the man behind one of the wildest performances the game has ever seen.

But this episode goes way deeper than goals. Archie opens up about being overlooked, what it’s like to carry a record no one ever touched and still feel forgotten and the ident...

Michael Zerafa was #1 in the World... then one punch changed everything.

He backed himself. Took the shot.

And got knocked out on the world stage.

The backlash was brutal. The country turned. Tall poppy syndrome kicked in fast. But instead of disappearing, Zerafa rebuilt, quietly, ruthlessly, and fought his way back. Now he’s ranked #1 in Australia again… and hungrier than ever.

👇 Inside this episode:

• The world title fight that did...

James Bartle was on a surf trip in Southeast Asia when everything changed.

He saw a child being trafficked right in front of him, and it hit so hard that he knew he’d never go back to life as normal. What came next is one of the most powerful stories we’ve ever had on the podcast.

He came home, backed himself, and built Outland Denim, a global fashion brand created to fight trafficking and give survivors a way forward.

This episode is...

Brendan O’Neill was chasing a fighting dream overseas when he ended up in a Chinese jail cell, alone, out of his depth, and facing serious time.

Fast forward a few wild turns later… and he’s running a full-blown mushroom empire out of Thailand, turning fungi into a million-dollar wellness brand.

Oh, and he’s also the brains behind the Fruiting Body Podcast, the go-to show for ex-pats, travellers, and anyone curious about Thailand and...

From $0 and cracked iPhones… to packing out arenas and beating Seinfeld at his own game.

Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, and Andrew Manfre, the comedy trio behind Sooshi Mango, built a global empire from nothing but hustle, heart, and a camera in the garage.

But it wasn’t always sold-out shows and viral skits.

They risked everything. Went broke. Nearly gave it all up.

🔥 What’s inside:

• The broke beginnings you’ve never heard
• Why they...

Danny Grant went from wild nights in Melbourne’s club scene to building viral alcohol brands that shook up the industry. You’ve probably partied in one of his venues or knocked back one of his drinks, yeah, he’s the guy behind Wet Pussy.

In this episode, Danny Grant lays it all out. From getting flogged in business and being dead broke to backing himself hard and building a multi-million dollar comeback. No BS. No fluff. Just the ki...

You know Hannah Ferrier from Below Deck, the outspoken chief stew who blew up reality TV. What you probably don’t know is what came next.

This is the real story.

The fallout. The pregnancy. The silence.

And how she turned the mess into a comeback, no one saw coming.

It’s not just about being fired on camera, it’s about bouncing back bigger than before.

💥 Big drama. Massive growth.

🎧 Hit play: this story’s more extraordinary than you th...

Toadie was on your screen for 30 years straight. Then, gone. Just like that.

In this ep, Ryan Moloney opens up for the first time about what it’s really like to grow up on national TV, carry one of the biggest shows in Aussie history… and then walk away with nothing but a clean slate and a shot at reinvention.

This one’s not about Neighbours.

It’s about legacy. Identity. And the moment everything changes.

🧨 Huge career. Bigger twist.

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This week, the boys sit down with UFC legend Mike Swick... fighter, entrepreneur, and founder of the iconic AKA Thailand gym deep in the jungle of Phuket.

But before that?

He faced the fight of his life: Stage 4 cancer.

Two weeks. No food. One shot to survive.

🔥 In this epsidoe

• The brutal protocol that helped him kill 95% of the cancer in one month
• Why he turned his back on doctors
• What it really means to take your life into your own...

PK’s trying to stay on top of his fitness, Benny’s fired up about the Valley Wolves’ A-grade form, and Brucey’s fresh off Nedd Brockmann’s 4 AM choccy milk run.

But the main event? Fishy Reviews are back, and they’re wild. We’re unpacking some of Melbourne’s most cooked 1-star reviews.

From birthday blow-ups and security dramas to someone losing it because the restaurant was “too dark.”

Get around it!

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She trained her whole life for the Commonwealth Games... until one moment shattered everything.

In this episode, the boys sit down with Maddi Brown, an elite Australian gymnast whose dream was ripped away by injury. But instead of giving up, she made a decision: fight back.

This is a raw, no-BS story of resilience, heartbreak, and a powerful comeback from the edge.

From competition prep to breaking point... and what it really takes to...

At just 32 years old, Arjun Paliwal had already built a $17 million property empire, owning 17 properties across six Australian states.

As the founder of InvestorKit, he made a name for himself by using data-driven market analysis to help investors make smarter property decisions.

But in 2024, everything changed. A routine life insurance test revealed a congenital heart defect, forcing him into emergency open-heart surgery.

Rather th...

YNG Martyr: Acid Trip, 200M+ Streams, No Plan B

At 17, he overdosed on NBOMe, stripped naked, jumped fences, and woke up in hospital.

Today, he’s racked up over 200 million streams and built a fanbase off raw talent, internet hustle, and relentless self-belief.

In this unfiltered chat, YNG breaks down the near-death experience that changed his life, the freestyle grind that started it all, and how he turned a $15K gamble on “Nike Tick...