Season 1
Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Apr 9, 2020
Join Barrie Cassidy for a new series discussing Leadership. He meets captain of the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade Charlie Magnuson, who steered his team through the recent fire season going above and beyond in the crisis.
Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Apr 16, 2020
Justin Langer took over as coach of the Australian cricket team after sandpapergate. The former player tells Barrie Cassidy about the steps he and the team have taken to rebuild the trust, respect, and integrity of the team
Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Apr 23, 2020
Sally Scales has been described as feisty, tough and determined. The youngest person elected Chair of the APY Lands Executive Board talks to Barrie about being raised by strong leaders, and becoming the voice of her elders.
Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Apr 30, 2020
Kate McClymont is one of Australia's most decorated investigative journalists. She tells Barrie about the effort that goes into exposing society's sleazy underbelly and the dangerous situations she's found herself in.
Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: May 7, 2020
Dennis Richardson has led DFAT, the Defence Department, ASIO, and spent time in Washington as Ambassador to the US. He speaks with Barrie about a lifetime of public service and what goes on in the corridors of Canberra.
Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: May 14, 2020
Peggy O'Neal had never seen a game of AFL when she moved to Australia 30 years ago. Now president of the Richmond Football Club, Peggy talks to Barrie about good governance, and when to keep your eyes on the prize.
Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: May 21, 2020
Craig Foster's campaign to save Bahraini refugee Hakeem al-Araibi made headlines. The former Socceroos Captain talks to Barrie about his drive to fight for what's fair and campaign to help vulnerable communities.
Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: May 28, 2020
Dr Norman Swan has been one of Australia's most respected and recognisable voices during the COVID-19 pandemic. He speaks to Barrie about the public response to the crisis and his journey from paediatrics to journalism.
Season 2
Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Dec 2, 2021
After 17 years of early morning alarms, 2021 will be Fran Kelly's last year hosting RN Breakfast. She talks to Barrie Cassidy about her love of radio, what the world looks like before dawn and how she's seen Australia change.
Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Dec 9, 2021
Jane Barnes might be married to one of Australia's biggest rockstars, but her creative journey is a story in its own right. She speaks to Barrie Cassidy about family, addiction, and becoming a social media star.
Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Dec 16, 2021
Rebecca West was recently named one of the best teachers in the world. She talks to Barrie Cassidy about the difficulties her profession faced during COVID.
Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Dec 23, 2021
Melissa Leong is a very private person with a very public job. She tells Barrie about feeling different, growing up with depression and why she didn't immediately say yes when offered the chance to be a Masterchef judge.
Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Dec 30, 2021
Sharon Lewin has become a household name in the past two years. The infectious diseases expert talks to Barrie Cassidy about the way the COVID pandemic has changed our lives, and her hopes for the future.