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Cracking On with Sam Frost and Sarah Roberts

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Michaela Banas
Home & Away
Melbourne
Rove Mcmanus
Sooshi Mango
Australia
Emily Weir
Sarah Roberts
Sam Frost
Lynne Mcgranger
Theatre
Imposter Syndrome
Television
New Zealand
Grief
Myf Warhurst
Home and Away
Podcasting
Tokyo
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Hosted by Sam Frost and Sarah Roberts, Cracking On is a podcast about the beautiful chaos of picking yourself up, resetting, and getting on with it. Each episode explores the funny, messy and inspiring ways people navigate change, whether that’s a career curveball, a personal setback, or an unexpected new direction. Crack on with Sam and Sarah April 23rd.

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Recent Guests

Nick Giannopoulos
Australian comedian, writer, actor
Wogs Out of Work, Acropolis Now, The Wog Boy films
Episode: Never wait for the phone to ring | with Nick Giannopoulos
Myf Warhurst
Broadcast journalist and entertainer with a long career at Triple J and in television
Independent/media professional
Episode: Getting to choose who you become | with Myf Warhurst
Debra Lawrence
Australian actor known for Home and Away and Please Like Me
Actor
Episode: The Stories We Carry | with Debra Lawrance
Joe Carlo
Member of Sooshi Mango
Sooshi Mango
Episode: Proud To Be Different | with Sooshi Mango
Travis Jeffery
Actor, writer, producer
Birthright (Film)
Episode: From rock bottom to Hollywood billboards | with Travis Jeffery
Emily Weir
Actor known for Home and Away, guest on the episode
Home and Away
Episode: Loving yourself back to wellness | with Emily Weir
Michaela Banas
Actress, writer, director, intimacy coordinator
Episode: Grief is just love with nowhere to go | with Michala Banas
Rove McManus
Australian television host, comedian
Rove Live / Tonight Show presence
Episode: When you think your career is over | with Rove McManus
Lynne McGranger
Actress known for playing Irene on Home & Away
Home & Away cast
Episode: Life after Home & Away | with Lynne McGranger

Hosts

Sam Frost
Host of Cracking On and co-host of the show, frequently sharing personal anecdotes and practical insights.
Sarah Roberts
Co-host of Cracking On, often contributing energetic banter and guest-led conversations.

Reviews

3.4 out of 5 stars from 103 ratings
  • Great job

    Excellent ladies, really enjoyed the chat with Marty. Im like you Sam, I rushed to listen to Marty’s show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Havin an Eatin Pies
    Australia20 days ago
  • Very enjoyable

    What a fantastic podcast. I occasionally don’t know who the guest is but I still enjoy listening to every episode and learning about them. The conversation flows beautifully. Well done Sam and Sarah (loved you both on home and away)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jenny_488
    Australiaa month ago
  • Best podcast ever!

    This is my favourite podcast. The hosts are awesome and the guests have been great!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lover boy29
    Australia2 months ago
  • Rove

    Rove really likes the sound of his own voice .. I like the hosts but this guest was meh

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    gt39485
    Australia2 months ago

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Grief is just love with nowhere to go | with Michala Banas
Q: What role does intuition play in your career, especially when deciding to take on roles or projects?
She emphasizes trusting her gut, even when it meant stepping away from expectations (e.g., changing auditions or choosing Amber over another role), which ultimately led to more authentic performances.
Grief is just love with nowhere to go | with Michala Banas
Q: When did you realize you wanted to pursue acting as a lifelong career?
Michaela recalls growing up around theatre with her father and always feeling excited to go to work, never wanting to stop, which reinforced that acting could be a lasting path.
Life after Home & Away | with Lynne McGranger
Q: What story from rock bottom helped Lynne crack on with life, and how did she navigate it?
Lynne described a period of profound personal grief after a miscarriage, which she approached publicly through her character and later through her life, choosing to press on rather than retreat, and explaining that resilience comes from acknowledging pain while continuing to move forward.

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This show centers on navigating life's changes with practical optimism and honest storytelling. Across episodes, listeners hear intimate conversations about resilience, mental health, reinvention, and the messy, funny, and empowering moments that accompany career pivots, breakups, and personal growth. Themes frequently circle back to imposter feelings, auditions and the entertainment industry, finding joy in change, and building supportive networks. A notable strength is the candid, human approach of the hosts as they share anecdotes and invite guests to reflect on how they recover, reset, and continue moving forward. This makes it appealing to listeners seeking motivation, relatable real-world guidance, and a hopeful take on navigating unc... more

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