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Flying Blind Podcast

Ben Pettingill
Mental Health
Merchandise
Ski For Life
Alpha Blokes Podcast
Adelaide
Melbourne
Flying Blind Podcast
Lung Cancer
Port Lincoln, Australia
Hay Fever
AFLW
Born Dry
Finniss River Helicopters
ADHD
Mother's Day
Newcastle Knights
Drifting
One Armed Bandit
Gulgong, Australia
Suicide Prevention

A podcast for anyone out there having a crack and making the most because at the end of the day, we're all just winging it! You'll hear all about the host, Ben Pettingill, who literally flies through life blind after losing 98% of his eyesight overnight at age 16, as well as stories from guests who wing it as they navigate their own life journeys.

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Latest Episodes

This one started with frozen face washers relieving Benny’s eye balls from the unrelenting pain thanks to his continual case of severe hay fever and ended up with him flying solo thanks to the beckoning call of sick kids!

There has never been more m... more

It is third time lucky for Benny and Dan ‘Wardy' Ward as they had a couple of false starts before finally getting this chat in the book. Wardy brings unreal energy and has the story to match. He runs us through the moment he got hit by an out of cont... more

Benny has just rolled back in from a very wet and muddy Deni Ute Muster and has definitely seen better days and Ames is pumped as the NRL Grand Final is on in the background as she cheers on her beloved Newcastle Knights while we record this week’s e... more

While on the Gold Coast for Podcast Royale 3.0, you get to meet some absolute legends. On night 1 Benny got the invite to jump into the Reuben’s Ranch limo that has been converted into a mobile podcast studio for plenty of laughs and yarns and then w... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Wardy Ward
Hype guy, speaker, trekking leader, and Project Hype founder
Project Hype / speaking coaching
Episode: Ep. 34 - The Hype Guy with Dan 'Wardy' Ward
Reuben Dolphin
Owner of DMW / Dolphin's Mobile Welding (DMW)
DMW (Dolphin's Mobile Welding)
Episode: Ep. 32 - The Overflowing Schooner with Reuben Dolphin
Ronald John Tully III
Officially dubbed the Seaweed Cowboy, cotton/growing industry veteran and community advocate
Australian agricultural industry; Ski4Life; Potty Royale organizer/participant
Episode: Ep. 30 - The Seaweed Cowboy Brings The Belt! with John Tully
Tate Lindstrom
One Armed Bandit, drift car driver
Episode: Ep 28. The One Armed Bandit with Tate Lindstrom
Kirsty Lamb
AFLW player for Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide
Episode: Ep. 26 - You Can't Be What You Can't See with Kirsty Lamb
Brad Cox
Australian country singer and artist behind Brad Cox, also referred to as Coxy
Brad Cox (artist)
Episode: Ep. 24 - Big Cox Energy with Brad Cox
Matt Formston
Paralympian, big-wave surfer, and entrepreneur
Former Paralympic cyclist and surfing champion
Episode: Ep. 22 - Why Not? with Matt Formston
Blair Gibson
Punter, podcaster and lifelong learner introduced as a guest on the show
Brizzy Races / Racing media / Flying Blind Podcast
Episode: Ep. 20 - Podcasting, Punting & Parenting with Blair "Gibbo" Gibson
Mitch Watt
Ski For Life founder family member, aspiring pilot
Ski For Life; aviation
Episode: Ep. 18 - High In The Sky & High On Life with Mitch Watt

Host

Ben Pettingill
Host of Flying Blind Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 131 ratings
  • Great Podcast

    Look forward to it each week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    13Dsteg
    Australia2 months ago
  • Awesome poddy

    Great podcasts sent it straight through to the missus to have a listenđŸ‘đŸ»

    Excited to hear the podcast going forward

    Looking forward to meeting ya at the two flogs golf day đŸ€˜

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Timbo the turtle
    Australia8 months ago
  • Straight to the top of the charts

    Always a good inspirational yarn out of Benny and awesome to see him taking the journey with is wife

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emmet021
    Australia8 months ago

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Ep. 14 - Can You Chop My Leg Off? with Mike Rolls
Q: What changed after the decision was made?
Proactive management replaced reactive treatment, leading to a new prosthetic setup, improved alignment, and regained ability to swim, run, and engage in daily activities with renewed confidence.
Ep. 14 - Can You Chop My Leg Off? with Mike Rolls
Q: Who supported you through the decision and the recovery?
He highlights the surgeon Professor Michael Leung, his collaboration with a prosthetist, and a broader network of mentors and peers who provided practical advice and emotional support.
Ep. 14 - Can You Chop My Leg Off? with Mike Rolls
Q: What led you to consider amputating the remaining limb?
Mike describes a long, deliberate weighing of pros and cons, fear of more surgery, and a realization that keeping the limb was compromising his health and mobility. He ultimately chose a path that would restore function and quality of life, guided by trusted medical professionals.
Ep. 13 - Living While You're Dying with Lisa Briggs
Q: How did the diagnosis alter your life plans and your approach to family and work?
The diagnosis shifted priorities from business growth to family and health, prompting tough decisions like selling the practice to reduce stress on the family while continuing treatment. She emphasizes living for the moment, managing fear, and leveraging support systems to keep pursuing meaningful experiences like family holidays.
Ep. 13 - Living While You're Dying with Lisa Briggs
Q: Talk to me about growing up. What was growing up like for Lisa before you were Lisa Briggs? And what were you into?
Lisa describes a sheltered upbringing with two supportive parents and older brothers, a strong sports inclination, and an academic path in physiotherapy/osteopathy. She gradually built a career in sports medicine and opened her own practice within about a year of graduating, aiming to serve athletes and local communities.

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What is Flying Blind Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on resilience, community, and the idea that life is navigated with a wing-and-a-prayer mindset. Host conversations span disability, mental health, entrepreneurship, sports, aviation, and rural Australian life, often linking personal hardship to practical life hacks, leadership mindsets, and moments of shared humanity. A notable through-line is building supportive communities around lived experiences—whether through sport, family, or live events—coupled with candid storytelling, humor, and actionable takeaways for listeners who value personal growth, connection, and doing more with less.

A standout aspect is the blend of high-profile athlete, fitness, and adventure guests with down-to-earth, family-focused storytelling, fre... more

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2. Reuben Dolphin
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4. Tate Lindstrom
5. Kirsty Lamb
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7. Matt Formston
8. Blair Gibson

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