Insight on SBS – Hosted by Kumi Taguchi, Insightful: The Podcast will feature popular guests with intriguing backstories who have previously appeared on Insight. Publishing weekly on Tuesdays, the first season of the podcast will feature eight unique episodes.
Guests this season include: former professional big-wave surfer and convicted drug trafficker Wayne Cleveland; long-time ‘Dolly Doctor’ Melissa Kang; Charlotte Charles, mother of 19-year-old Harry Dunn, who was killed while riding his motorcycle by a driver who claimed diplomatic immunity and fled the jurisdiction; and male escort Samuel Hunter.
Episode 1 – The Adrenalin Junkie (March 5)
This chat has it all – big waves, cocaine smuggling, a police raid and jail for ten years. Meet Wayne Cleveland. He’s a man who owns his stuff.
Episode 2 – The Original Agony Aunt (March 12)
Melissa Kang was the iconic ‘Dolly Doctor’ for over 20 years, giving advice to Aussie teens about boobs and sex. She’s wise and warm, and a kick-ass ping pong player, too.
Episode 3 – The Coffin Confessor (March 19)
He’s the only person in the world who has this job. Yep, Bill Edgar crashes funerals for a living. But before you judge him, just listen to his story.
Episode 4 – The Justice Seeking Mum (March 26)
Over her dead son’s body, Charlotte Charles kissed him on the forehead and promised she would get him justice. You won’t regret meeting this extraordinary, ordinary, woman.
Episode 5 –The Dad Bod Escort (April 2)
One day, Samuel Hunter decided to dip his toe into the escort industry and he’s never looked back. He’s got a Dad Bod and he’s booked months in advance. All your questions answered.
Episode 6 – The Age Positivity Champion (April 9)
Imagine carrying a photo with you as a kid, hoping to meet your family one day. That was Faith Agugu’s childhood. Now, she stands up for grey hair and the privilege of getting older.
Episode 7 – The Woman Who Found Her Own Eulogy (April 16)
Angie Jordan realised her husband was going to kill her when she found her own eulogy. Written by him. Here’s her story of facing every possible fear and living a life on her terms.
Episode 8 – The Dad Whose Sons Survived (April 23)
His suicide attempt was interrupted at the last minute – then his sons survived a school shooting. Meet Darren Wagner, the man who holds hope for others.
Insightful: The Podcast will be available on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and LiSTNR.
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