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.
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.
10/17/23 • 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.
12/31/24 • 14 min
As we take a short break, we're looking back at some of the most powerful episodes of 2024. In this special, you'll hear from three guests who thought their lives were heading in one direction, and then one tumultuous day changed everything for them.
LINKS
- Listen to Simon Kennedy's episode in full here
- Listen to Sam Bloom's episode in full here
- Listen to Nigel Brennan'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.
CREDITS
Host: Ant Middleton
Editor: Adrian Walton
Executive Producer: Anna HenvestManaging 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.
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.
04/22/25 • 38 min
Johannes Egberts was feeling numb and lost in life when he unexpectedly discovered the power of breath and benefits of cold water plunging.
Since that discovery over ten years ago, he has made this his life's work and is a world-class breathwork and cold water immersion coach.
Ant chats with Johannes to understand the impact this discovery had on his life, and hear some simple ways we can all experience the benefits of breath and cold water.
Johannes has just released a book full of his tips and advice, The Cold Therapy Plan. You can find out more at breathlessexpeditions.com.
LINKS
- Follow Johannes on Instagram.
- Learn more about Johannes at breathlessexpeditions.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.
CREDITS
Host: Ant Middleton
Editor: Adrian Walton
Executive Producer: Anna Henvest Managing Producer: Elle Beattie
Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/02/24 • 49 min
"Recognise your calling - all you have to do is answer it. Every day, you have to answer that call to your own greatness".
Phil Heath is the epitome of discipline and strength. Physically - through winning Mr Olympia seven times, and mentally - through overcoming battles with mental ill-health. Following the release of his new documentary Breaking Olympia: The Phil Heath Story, he spoke to Ant about his life lessons, toughest challenges, and what the mindset of a champion looks like.
Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide. 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 Lifeline.
- Lifeline – Call 13 11 14, or visit www.lifeline.org.au.
LINKS
- Breaking Olympia: The Phil Heath Story is available now on digital platforms. Find out more here.
- Follow Phil Heath on Instagram @philheath
- 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.
01/02/24 • 12 min
In this special 'best of' episode, we hear from three people who have beaten the odds and survived the unthinkable - Todd Russell, Paul de Gelder and Jack Beaumont.
LINKS
- Listen to Todd Russell's episode in full here
- Listen to Paul de Gelder's episode in full here
- Listen to Jack Beaumont'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.
06/03/25 • 49 min
James Parr has taken the fashion world by storm, proudly displaying his prosthetic leg and representing the disability community on runways and in photoshoots for the likes of Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger and lululemon.
In this episode, James discusses how the resilience he built up during his unconventional childhood helped him navigate the cancer diagnosis that led to the amputation of his leg, and how having a disability has helped him find his purpose.
LINKS
- Follow James Parr on Instagram and TikTok
- 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 Producer: Damien Haffenden Managing Producer: Elle Beattie
Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/13/25 • 43 min
At 29 years of age, Australian Holly Deane-Johns' life was hanging in the balance. Arrested by Thai police while trying to post illicit drugs back to Australia, she faces the death penalty in a foreign country. Her life is spared, but a harrowing jail experience prompted Holly to turn her life around and finally kick her drug addiction.
LINKS
- Holly's book Holly’s Hell: Seven Years in a Thai Prison is available now
- You can also follow Holly on Instagram
- 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 Producer: Anna Henvest Managing Producer: Elle Beattie
Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Head Game have?
Head Game currently has 91 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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