Blind Magic in Alice Springs

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Episode 1681 When Impulse Meets Wisdom: Growing Up in...

Blind Magic in Alice Springs ·

2026/10/07

Episode 1681 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs features host Murray Stewart reflecting on how age and lived experience temper impulsivity. In this solo episode Murray explores the tension between immediate emotional reactions and long-term consequences, sharing a personal story about encountering someone who deeply wronged him and the visceral urge for revenge. He explains why he chooses pragmatism over violence, especially given his role coaching junior athletes and the responsibility to model good

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8:23

Blind Magic in Alice Springs: Rising with Supercat

Blind Magic in Alice Springs ·

2026/10/06

Join Murray Stewart in episode 1680, "Blind Magic in Alice Springs," as he opens up about a recent family loss and the beautiful send-off for his beloved aunt. Murray reflects on how moments of grief can be eased by simple routines and, more importantly, by engaging in projects that reflect who we are.He discusses being "project-driven"—from forming the Rate Powers Association to launching the Running Academy of Central Australia—and how those commitments restore purpose and lift the spirit. Murray

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10:35

Blind Magic Ep. 1679 — Botched Execution and a...

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2026/10/06

Join host Murray Stewart in Episode 1679 of Blind Magic as he responds to the widely discussed botched execution of Krista Pike in the United States. Murray opens the show with a frank appraisal of the case, explaining why he feels little sympathy for Pike after the brutal murder of 19‑year‑old Colleen Slammer, and why his sympathies lie firmly with Colleen’s mother, May Martinez, who has long campaigned for justice. The episode covers the basics of the crime and its impact without dwelling on

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15:32

Episode 1678 From Podiums to Grand Finals

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2026/10/04

Episode 1678 of Blind Magic with Murray Stewart explores coaching, resilience and the small victories that add up to greatness. Murray opens with his plan for a young athlete heading to the South Australian Athletics Championships (Feb 26–27) as the first step toward the Australian Junior Championships at Sydney Olympic Stadium in April 2027, explaining his philosophy of incremental goals and not setting an athlete up to fail. The episode features a personal anecdote from Murray about earning silver

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7:15

Blind Magic in Alice Springs: Inside the Kangaroo...

Blind Magic in Alice Springs ·

2026/10/03

Episode 1677 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs, hosted by Murray Stewart, welcomes returning guest Gin, who works with a local kangaroo sanctuary and transports visitors to meet the animals. In this conversation they explore life at the sanctuary, the hands-on experiences visitors can have, and what it’s like to work closely with Australia’s iconic marsupials.The episode covers the giant red kangaroos — including historical size references (males reaching around 1.8 metres), the sanctuary’s

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6:51

Episode 1676 : Climbing Out of a Flat Spot

Blind Magic in Alice Springs ·

2026/10/01

In this episode of Blind Magic Communications (Episode 1676), host Murray Stewart opens up about feeling flat after recent bereavements and shares practical, down-to-earth ways to lift your spirits. Murray separates brief low moods from clinical depression and explains why many of us simply experience temporary 'flat spots' when life piles on bad news.Topics covered include personal coping strategies (singing favorite songs, engaging with news and current affairs, and using exercise like a vigorous

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9:42

Episode 1675 Choose Activism: Saving Alice Springs...

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2026/09/29

Episode 1,675 of Blind Magic with host Murray Stewart features a passionate on-location report from Alice Springs following a meeting with members of the local Ratepayers Association. Murray outlines deep community concerns about civic apathy versus activism, and why he and others are choosing to push back against policies and symbolism they believe threaten the town’s social and economic fabric.The episode covers the controversy surrounding Mayor Aster Hill’s actions toward the Australian–American

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5:34

Blind Magic in Alice Springs: A Traveler's Wake-Up Call

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2026/09/26

Episode 1674, hosted by Murray Stewart, is a personal, reflective solo episode that explores attitudes to travel, first impressions, and the value of keeping an open mind. Murray examines his own reluctance about long-haul flights and overseas travel, candidly assessing what he thinks he can and cannot do while sharing humorous and thoughtful observations about past experiences.Topics covered include the pitfalls of judging places on limited experience, a recollection of youthful assumptions about

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15:55

Blind Magic Ep. 1673 — Trust, Coaching & an AFL...

Blind Magic in Alice Springs ·

2026/09/26

Episode 1673 of Blind Magic finds host Murray Stewart broadcasting from Alice Springs, reflecting on a relaxed afternoon spent watching the AFL Grand Final and sharing personal stories about patience, travel, and pride in Australia. Murray opens with an entertaining primer on Australian Rules Football and why he thinks picking a team helps you enjoy the game, then moves into candid reflections on his own limits—especially his impatience and reluctance to travel overseas. The heart of the episode is

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13:19

Sunset, Pouches & Pillowcases — Kangaroo Rescue...

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2026/09/26

Episode 1672 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs, hosted by Murray Stewart, takes listeners on a heartfelt tour of a local kangaroo sanctuary. Murray chats with Gin, a producer on his support team who leads tours with a local operator (Center Bushbus) to the sanctuary and shares her first‑hand experiences working with rescued kangaroos. The conversation covers how joeys (baby kangaroos) are often rescued after their mothers are struck on roads, the sanctuary’s hands‑on rescue and rehabilitation methods

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8:01

Second Life, New Heights: Finding Joy and Purpose at 63

Blind Magic in Alice Springs ·

2026/09/25

In Episode 1671 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs, host Murray Stewart shares a warm, reflective monologue about aging with gratitude, purpose, and excitement. Speaking from his own experience as a 63-year-old and a two-time survivor, Murray explores how physical abilities change over time but need not diminish one’s sense of possibility. He mixes personal anecdotes—from swinging on monkey bars as a child to sprinting in his youth—with practical encouragement to focus on what’s still ahead. The

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8:10

Episode 1670 Inspiration Everywhere: Celine Dion,...

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2026/09/24

Episode 1670: Host Murray Stewart broadcasts from Central Australia with a reflective, uplifting monologue about inspiration in everyday life. Murray draws on a range of personal and public examples — from the return of Celine Dion after her health struggles, to the constant companionship of his puppy Sainter, to the astonishing survival of his identical twin after a train accident — to explore how people and events can inspire us.The episode touches on faith and gratitude, including Murray’s

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7:13

Episode 1669 — Celine, Courage & the Values That Bind Us

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2026/09/23

Join Murray Stewart in episode 1669 of Blind Magic from Alice Springs as he reflects on sources of inspiration, personal recovery, and the values that matter most. Murray opens with warm greetings and shares how recent public figures moved him — from Brownlow Medallist Nick Daicos, whose heartfelt acceptance speech highlighted family and character, to international star Celine Dion.Murray recounts how Celine Dion's music helped sustain him during a life-or-death struggle in the Royal Adelaide

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9:23

Epsiode 1668, Who Really Are the ‘Progressives’?

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2026/09/22

In Episode 1668, Host Murray Stewart leads a spirited solo episode recorded in Alice Springs, taking listeners through his perspective on contemporary politics and social values. Murray questions why the political left are commonly labeled as "progressives," arguing that many of their actions — from critiques of colonial history to attacks on traditional family structures and Christianity — are divisive rather than reforming. He contrasts this with his own view of being both conservative

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6:34

Episode 1,667 — Regrets, Records and Life Lessons...

Blind Magic in Alice Springs ·

2026/09/20

In episode 1,667 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs, host Murray Stewart offers a personal, reflective solo episode about choices, missed opportunities, and the lessons he’s learned. Murray opens with a frank reading of Frank Sinatra’s lyric “I Did It My Way” and then shares candid stories from his athletic past—recalling a 7.7-second 60m dash that once put him among the fastest vision-impaired runners in the world and memories of being 12th man in Australian cricket.He explains how building a

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6:59

Brains Over Brawn: Blind Magic on Choice, Recovery...

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2026/09/19

Join host Murray Stewart on Episode 1666 of Blind Magic from Alice Springs as he reflects on a provocative question posed by his curious support worker: if he could be born again, would he choose to be male or female? That simple prompt opens a wide-ranging solo conversation about identity, choice, and the qualities that matter most. Murray explores the trade-off between brawn and brains, drawing on his own life-and-death experience in the Royal Adelaide Hospital. He explains how intellect — not

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7:27

You Get What You Pay For — Murray Stewart on...

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2026/09/19

Host Murray Stewart presents episode 1665 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs, exploring the balance between paying for quality and giving time as a volunteer. Murray opens with the adage "you get what you pay for," noting why Australian-made goods are often more expensive but higher quality, then contrasts that with his philosophy on volunteering: "anything worth doing is worth doing well." The episode covers Murray's long-standing commitment to coaching athletes free of charge, his high expectations

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14:23

Blind Magic in Alice Springs — Morning Musings on...

Blind Magic in Alice Springs ·

2026/09/19

Episode 1,664 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs finds host Murray Stewart bright-eyed after a morning doctor's visit and a quick ear syringing. In this personal and wide-ranging episode Murray reflects on what it means to be lucky to live in Australia, drawing on his own experience as a blind presenter and a conversation with his Iranian-born doctor. He touches on the importance of listening, the everyday freedoms Australians enjoy, and why immigrants often speak so highly of their adopted

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16:30

Dingoes, Chasms & Quandong Jam: Alice Springs Stories...

Blind Magic in Alice Springs ·

2026/09/17

Episode 1,663 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs finds host Murray Stewart in conversation with producer and support team member Jin, who has journeyed from China (via Melbourne and New Zealand) to work as a coach driver and tour guide in Central Australia. The episode blends travel anecdotes, local history, and personal reflections on life in the outback.Murray and Jin talk through the region’s dramatic landscapes — the MacDonnell Ranges, Stanley Chasm and Simpsons Gap — describing the crevices,

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9:53

Refuse the Victim Story: Exposing the Misery Industry

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2026/09/17

Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you are. In episode 1,662 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs, presenter Murray Stewart delivers a passionate solo monologue about positivity, self-determination and the dangers of the so-called "misery industry." Broadcasting from Alice Springs, Murray frames the conversation around contrasts—positive versus negative, light versus dark—and explains why he refuses to accept victimhood for people with disabilities and other unique groups. The episode

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