Latest Fearnley Podcast Episodes
No everyone has qualified for Paris
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island - July 17, 2024 03:12 - 25 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWith around 60 days left until the Paralympics in Paris are underway, Ryley and Kurt catch up about the electrifying atmosphere building up for the Games. Joining them is special guest Kylie Gauci, a star in wheelchair basketball. Kylie shares her journey, insights into the sport, and what it t...
Catching Up with Michael Roeger - Eyes on Paris!
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island - July 15, 2024 02:04 - 23 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsKurt Fearnley and Chad Perris sit down with the incredible Michael Roeger. Michael, a true champion and world record holder, has had an extraordinary career filled with highs, lows, and invaluable lessons. As he sets his sights on the Paris Paralympics, Michael shares his goals, strategies, an...
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island: Peter Doherty
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island - July 15, 2024 01:44 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWe sit down with Peter Doherty, Nobel Prize-winning immunologist and passionate advocate for scientific research. In this conversation, Kurt delves into Peter's groundbreaking work in immunology, his perspectives on global health challenges, and the vital role of science in our rapidly chang...
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island: Steve Binnie
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island - July 02, 2024 04:25 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsSteve Binnie is a dedicated farmer from New South Wales who has carved out a niche in the premium Wagyu beef industry. He delve into the world of Wagyu beef, exploring the meticulous processes and passionate commitment required to produce some of the finest beef in the world. Steve shares his jo...
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island: Michael Atkinson
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island - June 26, 2024 03:21 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsTiny Island is back for another season! And to kick things off Kurt sits down with Michael Atkinson, better known as Outback Mike. At 47 years old, Mike is an adventurer, filmmaker, and former military pilot with a wealth of stories and experiences to share. Mike’s passion for the extreme outdoo...
Dan Michel's plans for Gold at Paris 2024
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island - June 12, 2024 02:28 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWe welcome back a familiar and much-loved guest, Dan Michel. Fresh from his recent triumph at the World Boccia Championships in Canada, Dan shares the exhilarating journey that led to his incredible achievement of winning two silver medals. With Paris 2024 on the horizon, Dan's reflections on hi...
Rising Star: Georgia Gunew's first podium finish
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island - June 11, 2024 02:24 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsYou Little Ripper is the podcast that celebrates the incredible achievements of our para-athletes! This week Kurt Fearnley and Chad Perris catch up with Georgia Gunew. She burst onto the para-snow scene just two years ago and has been unstoppable ever since. Teaming up with her guide, Ethan Jack...
Rolling through two decades with Tristan Knowles
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island - June 10, 2024 02:20 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsKurt Fearnley and Ryley Batt sit down with wheelchair basketball legend Tristan Knowles. With over two decades of experience, Knowles is a force to be reckoned with. From unforgettable moments on the court to the invaluable lessons learned, this episode celebrates resilience, passion, and the ...
When Ping Pong is your thing👑🏓😁
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island - June 09, 2024 02:12 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsMilly Tapper is a para-table tennis sensation, and her love for the game is infectious. She joins hosts Kurt Fearnley and Ella Sabljak to share her remarkable journey from local tournaments to competing on the world's biggest stages. Southwest Society You Little Ripper
Celebrating the road to Paris with the Aussie Steelers
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island - June 08, 2024 01:36 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsLet's celebrate a monumental achievement in Paralympic sports: the qualification of the Australian Steelers for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Join us as Kurt Fearnley, Ryley Bat, and Ella Sabljak share their excitement and relief at finally qualifying for Paris 2024.
Emma Booth's search for a new 'dancing partner'
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island - June 07, 2024 01:24 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsEmma Booth is an extraordinary para-athlete who joins Kurt Fearnley and Chad Perris to share her remarkable journey in para-equestrian. From her first Paralympics in Rio to travelling to Germany to find a ‘dancing partner’ to take to Paris in a few months, Emma provides invaluable perspectives o...
Preparing for the Paris Paralympics with Chad Perris
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island - June 06, 2024 01:08 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsKurt Fearnley and Ella Sabljak catch up with the incredible Chad Perris. With the Paris Paralympics looming, Perris shares his journey, offering listeners a rare glimpse into the intense training, mental fortitude, and unwavering dedication required to compete at the pinnacle of athletic achieve...
Rowing towards Paris with Nikki Ayers and Jed Altschwager
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island - June 05, 2024 00:54 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsJoin Kurt Fearnley & Ryley Batt on the season premiere of You Little Ripper. In this episode, they sit down with para-rowers Nikki Ayers and Jed Altschwager as they share their incredible journey toward qualification for the Paris Paralympic Games. You Littler Ripper
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island: Jackie Fearnley
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island - March 22, 2023 23:35 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode of Tiny Island, host Kurt Fearnley sits down with his first return guest! Back in one of our first episodes Kurt spoke with his mum, Jackie, when they were in Kenya visiting Kurt Fearnley Centre for children with disability. This time Kurt and Jackie talk about rais...
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island: Rhys Muldoon
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island - March 16, 2023 23:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode of Tiny Island, host Kurt Fearnley sits down with Australian actor and comedian Rhys Muldoon to discuss his life and career. Rhys opens up about his childhood growing up in Melbourne, his early years in the entertainment industry, and his experiences working on some of Australia'...
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island: John Howard
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island - March 10, 2023 06:10 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode of Tiny Island, host Kurt Fearnley sits down with former Australian Prime Minister John Howard to discuss his life in politics and beyond. He reflects on his childhood in a working-class Sydney suburb, and how his experiences growing up shaped his political beliefs. Mr Howard off...
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island: David Connolly
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island - March 02, 2023 21:11 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsKurt Fearnley sits down with David Connolly, the general manager of Tipperary group of stations in the Northern Territory. David shares his experiences of managing the stations, which cover an area larger than the size of Switzerland! He discusses the challenges of running a business in such a r...
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island: Alison Battisson
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island - February 22, 2023 01:11 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsAlison Battisson runs a legal and advocacy organisation that promotes human rights for refugees and asylum seekers. Kurt and Alison were part of a team who helped Afghan Paralympian get to the Tokyo games. Kurt and Alison discuss the complex issues surrounding the treatment of refugees and asylu...
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island: Royce Simmons
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island - February 16, 2023 04:36 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsRoyce Simmons is a rugby league legend and all round great Aussie. He's a premiership winning captain of the Penrith Panthers and now faces another challenge after he was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Kurt and Royce chat about his early days growing up in rural New South Wales, his career...
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island: Stan Grant
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island - February 06, 2023 00:46 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWe're back for 2023! In this episode of Tiny Island, host Kurt Fearnley welcomes special guest Stan Grant, renowned journalist, author and commentator. Kurt and Stan delve into the complexities of identity, culture and the power of storytelling. With their shared experiences and unique perspec...
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island: Mark Humphries
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island - May 21, 2022 01:26 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsAt a time when real life politics seems like satire, you'd think the satirists would be out of a job. Instead, they've just taken their craft to another level. Mark Humphries is one of our best, funny, yet thoughtful and humble. At the end of an exhausting election campaign in Australia it was g...
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island: Dr Dinesh Palipana
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island - May 11, 2022 01:55 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsTo sum up Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM in a few sentences isn't possible so I'll try with just some of the headings. Medical doctor, lawyer, senior advisor to a Royal Commission, Queensland Australian of the Year, advocate, researcher, innovator, quadraplegic. With everything going on his life I was g...
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island: Jimmy Frank
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island - April 27, 2022 05:10 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsJimmy Frank is a Warumungu man passionate about sharing his culture. Through his work at the Warumungu Culture Centre and as a member of art collective the Tennant Creek Brio, he strives to educate people by sharing stories and histories from a Wumprurrarni (Aboriginal) perspective. He believes ...
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island: El Gibbs
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island - April 20, 2022 02:27 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsEl Gibbs describes herself in her Twitter profile as a grumpy optimist and her handle is Blunt Shovels. That may be El's self assessment but I'd add words like fierce, determined and truth-teller. El is a tremendous (and loud!) voice for Australia's disability community and it was wonderful to s...
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island: Darren Hill
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island - April 12, 2022 23:22 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsDarren Hill helps people think about how best to do the big stuff in their lives. Whether it's working through business strategy or culture with an ASX leader, delivering a keynote to thousands, or popping up in the paper or on the TV for his views on business leadership and workplace culture, D...
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island: Emma Race
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island - April 06, 2022 00:17 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsI love listening to Emma Race and her band of Outer Sanctum sisters talk about the big stuff in the context of sport, in particular AFL. Her drive to make sure footy (and sport in general) is for everyone is matched by her passion for the game and the joy it brings to her and her family. Our y...
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island: Trent Bagnall
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island - March 29, 2022 22:03 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsTrent Bagnall likes to work with others to solve problems. After successfully building a software company from zero to a $30 million sale, Trent started working with innovators and startups to solve new and old business problems. The corporate startup accelerator he started with a mate, Slingsho...
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island: Lara Lowndes
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island - March 23, 2022 04:12 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsLara Lowndes describes herself as half nerd, half rev-head. She trained as an oncogeneticist and currently works as the board director for The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation. But she is also in the Australian Supercar pits with the Holden RedBull racing team, managing V8 racing legend and h...
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island: You Little Ripper!
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island - March 08, 2022 03:57 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsBonus Episode: You Little Ripper! is another podcast project I'm working on with Georgie Tunny and it's a celebration of Paralympic sport. Here is our latest episode where you'll hear from Ben Tudhope, who won Bronze in the snowboard cross and sit-ski legend Sam Tait.
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island: Peter FitzSimons
Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island - March 03, 2022 08:03 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsTiny Island is back! What better way to restart the pod about who we are as Australians, than with the leader of the Australian Republic Movement and Australian history author Peter FitzSimons? My first interaction with Peter was when I was starting to map out what a crawl across the Kokoda Trac...
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