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Neil Mitchell is Australia's best interviewer and you can only hear him here. His one rule is guests must be interesting and relevant to listeners.

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It's a question I often ask my guests on this podcast... and it's a good one to reflect on as the year comes to an end.

In this final episode of 2025, I revisit some of the most memorable answers, and offer my own to-do list if I was in charge.

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In this episode, I sit down with Blanche D’Alpuget; An award winning writer, mother and second wife of Bob Hawke.

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I speak to Dr. Tim Sharp, AKA Dr. Happy, about why money really won't buy you happiness and how to really find it.

Dr. Tim Sharp is the Chief Happiness Officer at The Happiness Institute.

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Recent Guests

Dr. Tim Sharp
Psychologist and 'Dr. Happy'
Episode: How good is your life? A guide to finding happiness
Owen White
A neurologist specializing in neuro-ophthalmology.
Monash Ocular Motor Research Laboratory
Episode: The concussion crisis; What every parent needs to know
Bill Shorten
Former Australian politician, Union leader, and current Vice Chancellor at Canberra University.
Canberra University
Episode: Bill Shorten on politics, education & where Australia's heading next
Professor Lisa Given
Professor of Information Sciences at RMIT University
RMIT University
Episode: How your relationship with the internet is about to change
James Kirchick
American commentator and reporter, writes for the New York Times, Spectator, and Wall Street Journal.
Episode: How Australia should manage Trump
Professor Brett Sutton
Chief Health Officer of Victoria during COVID-19, known for his tough public health measures
Victorian Government
Episode: What we got wrong during Covid; With Professor Brett Sutton
Harry Moffitt
SAS veteran and author
Author of The Fourth Pillar
Episode: ‘I'm the biggest pacifist on the planet’; With SAS veteran Harry Moffitt
John Clarke
Renowned comedian, satirist, and writer
Episode: My dad the genius; By John Clarke's daughter
Derryn Hinch
Veteran journalist and former senator, known for his fearless reporting
Episode: ' No guts, no glory'; The inimitable life of Derryn Hinch

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Neil Mitchell
Primary host known for probing, principled interviews with influential figures across politics, business, and culture.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 205 ratings
  • Blanche

    I had to stop when the “sexual relationship as 12 year old with a 54 year old man” was discussed. Never mind the you too movement which “ has gone too far”. In the era of Epstein, Epstein, Epstein … I’m gonna go and vomit now … and unsubscribe from this channel

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    aus der Ferne
    Australia2 months ago
  • Linda Dessau

    Loved this conversation but it highlighted how people live in a privileged bubble. I see people who live in outer suburbia with racist views including anti-semitism. It’s white with zero diversity and it breeds ignorance. Linda Dessau makes some valid points but lives in a wealthy bubble . Still enjoyed the conversation.

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    Pea Brain 101
    Australia8 months ago
  • Great show and work...

    Love the opinions but the second I heard an ad for Swyftx.. I turned off. Please offer a premium ad free feed

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    1
    Jlv632
    Australia9 months ago
  • The Liberal party heard, however didn’t listen.

    22 days on, reflecting on Peter Dutton losing his parliamentary seat, adding humiliation to a night of crushing defeat. Sussan Ley, the first ever woman to lead the federal Liberal Party following the catastrophic rejection of the Dutton-Ley team, the Liberal Party’s worst ever defeat. Dutton told us he was a strong leader, tough and decisive, however looking more closely there was barely anything there, only claims and bluster. Interesting times ahead.

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    Cate518
    Australia10 months ago
  • Peter Dutton

    Really enjoyed this interview. I will definitely be voting for the Liberals. Thank you Neil for an unbiased and fair interview. Thoroughly enjoyable.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Pungoo
    Australiaa year ago

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Fans praise the show's consistency and the host's interviewing depth.
Audiences value the mix of high-profile guests and policy-focused dialogue, along with candid storytelling.

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Q: What worries you for your grandchild?
We're going through a period of turmoil at the moment, a great period of change.
Blanche D'Alpuget; The real story behind the most hated woman in Australia
Q: How do you feel about your mortality?
I look forward to that, to, of course, dying itself is that the fiery gate, going through the fiery gate is not fun. But then once you're on the other side, it's glorious.
How good is your life? A guide to finding happiness
Q: Is it possible to age positively?
Yes, it is possible. Connection and relationships are key.
How good is your life? A guide to finding happiness
Q: What do you do with your extra time? You're not working as much.
I've worked really hard in recent years to try to develop extracurricular activities and hobbies.

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