Neil Mitchell takes you into the mind of some of Australia’s most influential people and finds out what makes them get out of bed in the morning. Dive into the formative years of our leaders in sport, business, entertainment and politics and discover what led them to their chosen path.
Latest episodes
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25 min
What makes Neil Mitchell tick?
Tony Jones turns the tables on host Neil Mitchell for a rare look into the veteran broadcaster's past and private life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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20 min
What makes Tom Boyd tick?
Tom Boyd was a superb junior footballer thrust into limelight with huge expectation and an even bigger pay packet at a very young age. Despite "giving it away" at the age of 23, th…
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17 min
What made Bryce Courtenay tick?
It's estimated that one in three Australian households have a Bryce Courtenay novel on their shelves. Today on What Makes You Tick? Neil speaks with his wife, Christine, who's writ…
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19 min
What makes Linda Dessau tick?
The Hon. Linda Dessau AC, Governor of Victoria, has always been a high achiever, and it started with graduating from high school at the age of 16.See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…
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16 min
What makes Mark Bouris tick?
Mark Bouris has forged an extraordinary career in business and media. He reveals to Neil Mitchell "the kick up the butt" that got him going in his career and the new way he defines…
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16 min
What makes Samuel Johnson tick
It was funny, it was serious, it was enlightening. The much-loved Australian actor joined Neil Mitchell in the latest episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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23 min
What makes Tony Jones tick?
Tony Jones has opened up in an extraordinary interview. The veteran broadcaster revealed he's only met his father a couple of times, recollected stepping in to stop a man who was b…
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14 min
What makes Fiona O'Loughlin tick?
Fiona O'Loughlin's drinking has defined her life more than she would have liked, but it wasn't until her 40s that the disease really began to take hold.See omnystudio.com/listener…
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23 min
What makes Walter Mikac tick?
Walter Mikac is a man who lost his two daughters Allanah and Madeleine and his wife Nanette on one of the darkest days in Australian History, The Port Arthur Massacre.See omnystudi…
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21 min
What makes Lex Lasry tick?
Justice Lex Lasry is one of Victoria's most senior Supreme Court Judges.He's been defence counsel in some of Australia's most high profile cases, but his response when Neil asked h…
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17 min
What makes Adrian Richardson tick?
Celebrity chef Adrian Richardson has opened up on the tragic circumstances of his father's death.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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20 min
Tick: Alex Rance reveals why he didn't enjoy one game of AFL football
Former Richmond defender and five-time All-Australian Alex Rance played 200 games of AFL football. He didn't enjoy any of them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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15 min
What makes Greg Page tick?
It wasn't until later in life that Greg Page, the original Yellow Wiggle, realised he had suffered serious self-esteem issues while he was growing up.See omnystudio.com/listener fo…
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15 min
What makes Heidi Victoria tick
A familiar voice to the 3AW audience, Heidi Victoria has had a distinguished career involving politics, the media and as a professional photographer. She spoke to Neil Mitchell abo…
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18 min
What makes Ross Stevenson tick
The 3AW Breakfast presenter joined Neil Mitchell on Wednesday, sharing the formative experiences of his life that have led to him becoming one of Australia's radio greats.See omnys…
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19 min
What makes Madeleine West tick
Madeleine West has lived an experience not many of us can (thankfully) say we've been through — she's been hit by a bus, literally. The actress, author, activist and mum of six ope…
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18 min
What makes Nicole Livingstone tick
Nicole first made the Australian swim team as a 13-year-old. She went on to compete at three Olympics, and now, she's the AFL General Manager of Women's Football. She opened up to…
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23 min
What makes Gerry Harvey tick
The billionaire co-founder of Harvey Norman is one of Australia's great business success stories, and he says it all stems from not wanting to be like his parents. He opened up abo…
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20 min
What makes Jason Akermanis tick
The AFL great shared his story with Neil Mitchell on Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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24 min
What makes Patti Newton tick
The beloved singer, actress, dancer, stage performer and radio and television presenter joined Neil Mitchell on the latest episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…