Head Game

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 mind.

Olympian Elle Armit on Developing a High-Performance Mindset
May 6, 2025 – 36:31
Sally Gould on The Confronting Reality Of Being A First Responder
Apr 29, 2025 – 43:46
How Breathwork Saved Johannes Egberts When He Hit Rock Bottom
Apr 22, 2025 – 38:56
Mountaineer Nimsdai Purja on Conquering The Death Zone
Apr 15, 2025 – 40:34
Riana Crehan on Overcoming Her Most Difficult Years
Apr 8, 2025 – 47:54
Fighter Pilot Kegan Gill on Surviving 'The Fastest Ejection'
Apr 1, 2025 – 49:51
Billy Dib on His Toughest Fight: Cancer
Mar 25, 2025 – 45:53
Julie Goodwin on the Conversation That Saved Her Life
Mar 18, 2025 – 45:08
Polar Explorer Dr Geoff Wilson on Dedicating His Life to Adventure
Mar 11, 2025 – 48:21
Kath Koschel on the Power of Kindness During Unimaginable Tragedy
Mar 4, 2025 – 56:09
The Most Terrifying Moment in Russ Cook’s Run Across Africa
Feb 25, 2025 – 42:07
Erika Cramer on Turning Her Life Around, From Rock Bottom to 7 Figures
Feb 18, 2025 – 51:18
Calm in the Chaos: How Arnold Dix Rescued 41 Trapped Workers
Feb 11, 2025 – 46:01
Inside the 16 Hour Lindt Cafe Siege
Feb 4, 2025 – 42:46
Bondi Rescue's Darkest Day
Jan 28, 2025 – 47:05
On the Frontline of Australia’s Black Summer
Jan 21, 2025 – 46:56
Best of Head Game: Military Mindset
Jan 14, 2025 – 18:50
Best of Head Game: Coping With Loss
Jan 7, 2025 – 18:24
Best of Head Game: The Day That Changed Everything
Dec 31, 2024 – 14:11
Best of Head Game: At the Mercy of Mother Nature
Dec 24, 2024 – 15:17
20 Years On: Surviving the Boxing Day Tsunami
Dec 17, 2024 – 43:59
BASE Jumper Jeb Corliss on Dedicating His Life to Human Flight
Dec 10, 2024 – 46:51
Gus Taylor on Climbing out of the Darkness
Dec 3, 2024 – 43:29
Brett Connellan on the Surf That Changed Everything
Nov 26, 2024 – 48:34
Life Lessons From Rugby Legend, Mat Rogers
Nov 19, 2024 – 47:19
Life Inside a Cult
Nov 12, 2024 – 34:01
The Moment That Made This Bank Robber Turn His Life Around
Nov 5, 2024 – 47:39
How Aminata Conteh-Biger Turned Harrow Into Hope
Oct 29, 2024 – 58:30
What It Takes To Summit Everest 18 Times
Oct 22, 2024 – 43:08
Inside the Success of the Matildas
Oct 15, 2024 – 54:59
Gina Chick on Her Inspiring Approach to Grief
Oct 8, 2024 – 46:39
Kellie Finlayson on Thriving With Terminal Cancer
Oct 1, 2024 – 41:54
The True Cost of Working on the Frontline
Sep 24, 2024 – 45:43
The Magpie That Kept Sam Bloom Alive
Sep 17, 2024 – 40:58
Losing a Loved One in 9/11… Then Meeting the Terrorists
Sep 10, 2024 – 41:04
Ex-Commando Damien Thomlinson on Surviving an IED Attack
Sep 3, 2024 – 40:38
The Decision That Changed Osher Günsberg’s Life
Aug 27, 2024 – 50:09
Lisa Blair on Becoming the First Woman to Sail Solo Around Antarctica
Aug 20, 2024 – 58:37
Johann Hari on Addiction and the Quest for Happiness
Aug 13, 2024 – 47:31
Ellie Cole on What It Takes To Win a Gold Medal
Aug 6, 2024 – 46:37
Stranded for 537 Days in the Coldest Place on Earth
Jul 30, 2024 – 45:36
Resilience Expert Dr Lucy Hone on Navigating Life After Her Own Loss
Jul 23, 2024 – 44:34
How Jimmy Jan Is Embracing Life After Paralysis
Jul 16, 2024 – 42:34
Inside the Mind of the French Spiderman, Alain Robert
Jul 9, 2024 – 41:27
Surviving the Highest Speed Ejection From a US Fighter Aircraft
Jul 2, 2024 – 38:19
How the Power of the Waves Saved These Surfers
Jun 25, 2024 – 13:35
The Ultimate Story of Survival
Jun 18, 2024 – 39:53
Beau Miles on the Expedition That Changed His Life
Jun 11, 2024 – 50:08
How Nigel Brennan Survived 15 Months in Captivity – Part 2
Jun 4, 2024 – 32:11
How Nigel Brennan Survived 15 Months in Captivity – Part 1
May 28, 2024 – 34:07

Recent Reviews

Pretending Princess

Amazingly Captivating

First two interviews have me subscribed and anticipating the next. Love the different areas of discussion! Sir, thank you for a podcast that stimulates the mind, with out leaning on true crime! Quite refreshing!