Head Game
Nova Podcasts
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.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Head Game episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Head Game for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Head Game episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
01/16/24 • 50 min
This episode is a special one. Ant is joined by fellow SAS royalty and his good friend, Ollie Ollerton. Ollie's career in the military began at the age of 18 when he joined the Royal Marine Commando's.
Throughout his career, he's harnessed the power of the mind and is passionate about the power of finding your purpose. Today, he's the CEO of BREAK-POINT, and joins Ant for an inspirational and thought-provoking conversation.
CW: This episode contains discussions of suicide. If this episode raises any issues for you, help is available through Lifeline on 13 11 14 or via their website lifeline.org.au.
LINKS
- Learn more about Ollie Ollerton and Break-Point here
- Find out more about Dry January 10K here
- Follow Ant on Instagram, X, and Facebook
- Learn more about Ant on his website https://www.antmiddleton.com/
- Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.
- Want to see Ant live on stage? Click here for his current tour dates.
CREDITS
Host: Ant Middleton
Editor: Adrian Walton
Executive Producers: Anna Henvest & Edwina StottManaging Producer: Elle Beattie
Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au
Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we produced this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/14/23 • 45 min
February 6th, 2021 is the day that Sean Turnell's world got flipped upside down. After receiving an anonymous tip off that military leadership in Myanmar were coming for him, Sean went to check out of his hotel, and was arrested.
The 58 year old Economist from Australia would go on to spend 650 days behind bars. Sean shares the horrors of that period with Ant - how he survived Yangon's notorious Insein Prison, what it was like to face spy charges and his bizarre story of release.
LINKS
- Find out more about Sean Turnell's 'An Unlikely Prisoner' here
- Follow Ant on Instagram, X, and Facebook
- Learn more about Ant on his website https://www.antmiddleton.com/
- Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.
CREDITS
Host: Ant Middleton
Editor: Adrian Walton
Executive Producers: Anna Henvest & Edwina StottManaging Producer: Elle Beattie
Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au
Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we produced this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/24/23 • 43 min
On one September night in 2012, Deep Sea Saturation Diver Chris Lemons fought for his life. At 2am, 300 feet beneath the North Sea, Chris was stranded in total darkness.
In a remarkable story of survival, best known from Netflix's Last Breath documentary, Chris takes Ant inside those terrifying moments, and shares how teamwork, resilience and remaining calm were crucial to keeping him alive.
LINKS
- Learn more about Chris Lemons and his public speaking on his website https://www.chrislemons.co.uk/
- Follow Chris on Instagram @chrislemonstalk, LinkedIn and Facebook
- Follow Ant on Instagram, X, and Facebook
- Learn more about Ant on his website https://www.antmiddleton.com/
- Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.
CREDITS
Host: Ant Middleton
Editor: Adrian Walton
Executive Producers: Anna Henvest & Edwina StottManaging Producer: Elle Beattie
Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au
Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we produced this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/17/23 • 52 min
Just days after completing an incredible 14 400 kilometre run around Australia, ultra marathon runner Pat Farmer joins Ant for a raw, inspiring and honest conversation.
Pat touches on what it takes to run extreme distances through some of the harshest conditions on the planet, his 'purpose', and how he overcomes challenges on his toughest days.
CW: This episode contains discussions of suicide. If this episode raises any issues for you, help is available through Lifeline on 13 11 14 or via their website lifeline.org.au.
LINKS
- See more of Pat Farmer's Run for The Voice here
- Learn more about Pat Farmer on his website https://www.patfarmer.com/
- Follow Pat on Instagram @patfarmerathlete
- Follow Ant on Instagram, X, and Facebook
- Learn more about Ant on his website https://www.antmiddleton.com/
- Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.
CREDITS
Host: Ant Middleton
Editor: Adrian Walton
Executive Producers: Anna Henvest & Edwina StottManaging Producer: Elle Beattie
Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au
Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we produced this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/10/23 • 46 min
CW: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are warned the following episode mentions names of deceased persons.
Gary Jubelin has led some of the country’s biggest cases and is responsible for bringing down many of Australia’s most notorious criminals – murderers, gangsters, even serial killers.
After dedicating 34 years of his life to the police force, in 2020 Gary controversially became the subject of his own investigation.
Today, the host of the hit podcast I Catch Killers reflects on his time as a Detective - sharing how he got into the minds of our worst criminals, felt he needed to 'cleanse his soul', and the price his family had to pay for his career.
LINKS
- Listen to Gary's podcast I Catch Killers here
- Follow Gary on Instagram
- Follow Ant on Instagram, X, and Facebook
- Learn more about Ant on his website https://www.antmiddleton.com/
- Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.
CREDITS
Host: Ant Middleton
Editor: Adrian Walton
Executive Producers: Anna Henvest & Edwina StottManaging Producer: Elle Beattie
Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au
Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we produced this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/03/23 • 39 min
ANZAC Day 2006 was a day that changed the course of Todd Russell's life forever. Working a kilometre underground in Tasmania's Beaconsfield mine, Todd and workmate Brant Webb became trapped following a seismic event.
In one of the most extraordinary survival feats of all time, Todd and Brant remained underground for 14 days - 321 hours, before finally reaching the surface on the 9th of May, 2006.
In this powerful conversation, Todd takes us inside what went through his mind in those 321 hours, how he and Brant found the strength to fight to be reunited with their families, and the impact the disaster has had on him today.
CW: This episode contains discussions of suicide. If this episode raises any issues for you, help is available through Lifeline on 13 11 14 or via their website lifeline.org.au.
LINKS
- Read more from Todd Russell in 'Bad Ground: Inside the Beaconsfield Mine Disaster'
- Follow Ant on Instagram, X, and Facebook
- Learn more about Ant on his website https://www.antmiddleton.com/
- Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.
CREDITS
Host: Ant Middleton
Editor: Adrian Walton
Executive Producers: Anna Henvest & Edwina StottManaging Producer: Elle Beattie
Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au
Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we produced this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/12/24 • 51 min
"Some of us choose to become victims, while others choose to become victors".
Layne Beachley's path to success hasn't been an easy one. The seven-time world surfing legend embraced setbacks and used them to propel her growth - including adoption, mental illness and life-threatening injuries.
Layne opens up to Ant about her life lessons, loss and inspirational legacy.
LINKS
- Find out more about The Awake Academy at awakeacademy.com.au
- Follow Layne Beachley on Instagram @laynebeachley
- Follow Ant on Instagram, X, and Facebook
- Learn more about Ant on his website antmiddleton.com
- Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.
CREDITS
Host: Ant Middleton
Editor: Adrian Walton
Executive Producers: Anna Henvest & Edwina StottManaging Producer: Elle Beattie
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/20/24 • 43 min
Mike Wolo has a miraculous survival story. In a freak accident while helping out a mate, he was crushed by 10 000lbs of granite. His head was less than 3 inches wide, and he died for six minutes.
Thanks to his quick-thinking best friends, he was brought back to life. But still, his chance of survival was bleak and just 2%.
In this incredible story of resilience, friendship and perseverance, Mike proves that despite a long recovery road - you can do anything you put your mind to.
LINKS
- Read more on Mike Wolo's website theothersideoftherock.com
- Follow Ant on Instagram, X, and Facebook
- Learn more about Ant on his website antmiddleton.com
- Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.
- Want to see Ant live on stage? Click here for his current tour dates.
CREDITS
Host: Ant Middleton
Editor: Adrian Walton
Executive Producers: Anna Henvest & Edwina StottManaging Producer: Elle Beattie
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/23/24 • 43 min
Blake Johnston is one unstoppable force. In March 2023, Blakey completed an astonishing goal - breaking the world record of surfing for over 40 hours.
Blakey is more than just a legendary surfer - he's a mental health advocate, Director of Cronulla Surfing Academy and a key note speaker.
His mission and his purpose stem from the hardest of heartbreaks - the loss of his father after he'd just turned 30.
CW: This episode contains discussions of suicide. If this episode raises any issues for you, help is available through Lifeline on 13 11 14 or via their website lifeline.org.au.
LINKS
- Learn more about Blakey Johnston here
- Follow Blakey on Instagram @blakeyjohnston
- Follow Ant on Instagram, X, and Facebook
- Learn more about Ant on his website https://www.antmiddleton.com/
- Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.
- Want to see Ant live on stage? Click here for his current tour dates.
CREDITS
Host: Ant Middleton
Editor: Adrian Walton
Executive Producers: Anna Henvest & Edwina StottManaging Producer: Elle Beattie
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/19/23 • 12 min
In this special 'best of' episode, we take a look back on three powerful moments from 2023 - with Jelena Dokic, Jackson Warne and Jim Davidson.
Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence. I f you think you need immediate assistance, call 000. If you would like to speak to someone about your situation, you may wish to contact one of the following services.
- Lifeline – Call 13 11 14, or visit www.lifeline.org.au.
- 1800RESPECT – Call 1800 737 732, or visit www.1800respect.org.au.
The matters discussed in this episode are Jelena Dokić’s personal opinions and experiences relating to the allegations of abuse detailed in her books Fearless, Finding the Power to Thrive (2023) and Unbreakable (2017).
LINKS
- Listen to Jelena Dokic's episode in full here
- Listen to Jackson Warne's episode in full here
- Listen to Jim Davidson's episode in full here
- Follow Ant on Instagram, X, and Facebook
- Learn more about Ant on his website https://www.antmiddleton.com/
- Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.
- Want to see Ant live on stage? Click here for his current tour dates.
CREDITS
Host: Ant Middleton
Editor: Adrian Walton
Executive Producers: Anna Henvest & Edwina StottManaging Producer: Elle Beattie
Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au
Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we produced this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Head Game have?
Head Game currently has 58 episodes available.
What topics does Head Game cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Personal Journals and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Head Game?
The episode title 'Climbing Took Jim Davidson's Best Friend, But Taught Him Resilience' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Head Game?
The average episode length on Head Game is 42 minutes.
How often are episodes of Head Game released?
Episodes of Head Game are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Head Game?
The first episode of Head Game was released on Sep 21, 2023.
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