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Neil Mitchell Asks Why

Neil Mitchell is Australia"s best interviewer and you can only hear him here. His one rule is guests must be interesting and relevant to listeners.

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13:49

One of the last ever interviews with the legendary...

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/11/24

Back in 2017, I was lucky enough to record one of the last sit down interviews with legendary racing driver Allan Moffat. Here is that interview again in memory of Allan, after his death this weekend aged 86.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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62:51

How AI will lie to you and steal your job

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/11/17

I speak to Professor. Toby Walsh, Chief Scientist of the AI Institute UNSW, to discuss his most recent book; The Shortest History of AI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

84:10

The concussion crisis; What every parent needs to know

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/11/10

I sit down with Professor Owen White, a neurologist developing tech to better diagnose, manage and prevent concussion in sport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

46:22

Comedy, trolls & rock 'n' roll; With BEN ELTON

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/11/03

I chat to comedy legend Ben Elton about his writing process, The Beatles, comedians & why you can’t satirise Donald Trump. Ben Elton's autobiography 'What Have I Done?' is available at all good book retailers now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

76:02

Bill Shorten on politics, education & where...

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/10/28

I chat to former opposition leader Bill Shorten about his career in politics, the challenges facing our Universities and why the country 'needs to move up a gear'. Bill Shorten is now Vice Chancellor at the University of Canberra. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

62:34

How your relationship with the internet is about to...

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/10/20

I sit down with Professor Lisa Given to discuss how changes to the way we search for information and use social media will impact us all. Lisa is a Professor of Information Sciences and Director of the Centre for Human-AI Information Environments at RMIT University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

79:25

Shane Warne 'used me and I used him' | Peter Ford's...

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/10/13

I sit down with entertainment reporter Peter Ford for the inside stories behind Kylie Minogue, Shane Warne, Hugh Jackman, Bert Newton, Joan Rivers and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

70:54

How Australia should manage Trump

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/10/06

I sit down with US journalist and commentator James Kirchick to discuss Trump's world and Australia's place in it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

73:46

Fast cars, the world's best croissant & anorexia;...

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/09/29

What do Formula 1 racing, baking and anorexia nervosa have in common? Nothing - except for Kate Reid. In this episode, I sit down with the creator of the world famous Lune Croissanterie to hear about her remarkable journey from aerospace engineering & the dark depths of anorexia to baking croissants. You can find Kate's memoir 'Destination Moon' at all good book stores. This episode contains discussions about sensitive issues, including suicide and mental health. If anything we talk about is

en-US

73:01

What we got wrong during Covid; With Professor Brett...

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/09/22

Professor Brett Sutton was at one time the most revered and the most reviled man in the country. In this episode, Brett Sutton tells me what we got wrong during the pandemic, the toll it took on him and the lessons we learnt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

78:42

‘I'm the biggest pacifist on the planet’; With SAS...

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/09/15

Harry Moffitt is not your ordinary soldier. The SAS veteran has been deployed 11 times to war zones around the world, but he's also a thinker. He's an author, a qualified psychologist and has a totally unique world view. You can find Harry's book, 'The Fourth Pillar:Modern Stoicism and the Philosophy of High Performance' at all leading retailers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

58:13

My dad the genius; By John Clarke's daughter

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/09/08

Comedian, satirist, intrinsically silly, genius; John Clarke died far too young. In this episode, I sit down with John’s daughter, Lorin Clarke, to get a look at the man behind the comedy. Lorin Clarke is a writer, performer and director of new feature documentary, ‘Not Only Fred Dagg but Also John Clarke’, a loving tribute to her father out in cinemas now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

70:48

' No guts, no glory'; The inimitable life of Derryn...

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/09/01

I sit down with the legendary Derryn Hinch to talk about his life, loves, mistakes and everything in-between. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

70:23

How and why we should abolish death

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/08/25

I speak to Dr. Ariel Zeleznikow-Johnston about re-defining death and living forever. You can find out more about Dr. Ariel's work in his book, 'The Future Loves You': https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-future-loves-you-9780241655894 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

17:20

Crime crisis: 'People are fighting back'

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/08/21

This is my take on the last week in news: Australia & Israel should both be ashamed, real meaning of China's internet outage and the citizen response to rising crime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

90:17

‘Through fear and fire’; The career of a bomb squad...

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/08/18

I sit down with John Taylor, bomb squad and special ops veteran to chat about the biggest cases of his career, and his new book; 'Through fear and fire: The explosive true story of a bomb squad veteran.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

19:26

Why the AFL has 'lost it's moral compass'

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/08/14

This is my take on the last week in news; Why critics of Snoop are being labelled 'casual racists' and Anthony Albanese's decision to recognise Palestine is 'simply wrong.' Tell me what you think: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

78:00

The unbelievable life of a diplomat, party girl &...

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/08/11

I sit down with Geraldine Cox AM about her extraordinary life from Aussie diplomat, seducing her way across the globe, to founding children's charity 'Sunrise Cambodia'. To find out more about Geraldine's work, and to donate, head to her website here: https://www.sunrisecambodia.org.au This episode contains content related to suicide and other mature themes. Listener discretion is advised. If this raises issues for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

en-US

17:55

The plan to give your dog more rights than your partner

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/08/06

This is my take on the last week in news; Protestors gone feral, mysteries in the Aussie bush, pets & the WFH backflip. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

54:57

Secrets, conspiracy & cover-ups; Searching for the...

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/08/04

I chat with documentary maker Tim Noonan about his search for the Tasmanian Tiger, manhood and why he thinks truth is the most valuable commodity we have. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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