Where The Map Ends

James Durack, Jake Rich, Nathanael Vankan
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Hosted by James Durack, produced by Jake Rich and Nathanael Vankan Where the Map Ends is a podcast about uncertainty, courage, and the decisions that shape a life. Each episode explores the stories of remarkable people who found themselves in unfamiliar territory facing challenges, opportunities, and turning points without a clear path forward. What did they do when there was no roadmap? And what can the rest of us learn from the journey?

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    Broncos to All Blacks, The Hardest Man in Rugby?

    Brad Thorn is one of the few athletes to reach the pinnacle of both rugby league and rugby union, but this conversation goes far beyond trophies and titles. In this episode of Where The Map Ends, Brad opens up about the mindset that kept him competing into his 40s, the discipline behind becoming one of rugby's toughest competitors, and the values that shaped his life off the field. From faith, anxiety and fatherhood to leadership, humility and the honour of wearing the All Blacks jersey, Brad shares the lessons that matter most. This is a conversation about character, purpose and becoming the kind of person others can rely on. This is Where the Map Ends, with Brad Thorn.

    Broncos to All Blacks, The Hardest Man in Rugby?

  2. Oct 21

    Former SAS Soldier Reveals What Really Happens Inside Australia's Special Forces

    Most people think they understand what it takes to serve in the SAS. They don't. James Jensen spent 20 years in the Australian Army, 14 of them as an SAS operator and team leader, deployed across Afghanistan, Iraq and beyond. He's been in firefights, called in airstrikes, treated the dying, and made decisions most of us will never have to face. But this conversation isn't about war stories. It's about what actually makes someone elite. In this episode of Where The Map Ends, James opens up about the brutal reality of SAS selection, where 150 people start and only 30 finish, not because they're kicked off, but because they quit. He explains why the fittest soldiers often fail first, what it's like to lead a team in combat when your biggest fear isn't being killed but letting your mates down, and how the closest he came to dying wasn't from the enemy but from his own leader. He also shares the mental tools that kept him calm under fire, why humility is a core value of the regiment, the investigation process that made him question everything he'd done, and what it's like transitioning from leading soldiers in life and death situations to civilian life where no one understands what you've been through. This is a conversation about leadership, sacrifice, resilience and the cost of serving at the highest level. This is Where The Map Ends, with James Jensen. Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction: The Reality of Elite Selection 00:01:32 Childhood and the Call to Serve 00:03:50 SAS Selection: 21 Days of Hell 00:16:06 What Selection Really Tests: Character Under Pressure 00:22:26 The Monsters Who Quit: Why Physical Strength Isn't Enough 00:29:55 Combat Mindset: Staying Calm When Bullets Fly 00:46:28 Vulnerability and Leadership: The Best Leaders 01:20:00 Leaving the Regiment: Loneliness and Life After 01:37:26 The Mission: Kill or Capture and Rules of Engagement 01:41:01 The Brereton Report and Cultural Misconceptions 02:09:05 Modern Warfare: AI, Drones, and the Future of Combat 02:30:56 Final Mission: Being a Good Dad and Training Leaders

    Former SAS Soldier Reveals What Really Happens Inside Australia's Special Forces

  3. Oct 14

    Australias Most Misunderstood Gold Medal

    For years, Steve Bradbury was known as the luckiest man in Australian sport. The truth is far more interesting. Before becoming Australia's first Winter Olympic gold medallist, Bradbury endured broken bones, horrific injuries, countless setbacks, and years of sacrifice that most people never saw. In this episode of Where the Map Ends, James Durack explores the story behind the headline. They discuss pain, persistence, purpose, and the often-overlooked reality that success usually arrives disguised as failure for far longer than anyone expects. It's a conversation about staying in the race when common sense says walk away and why the greatest victories are often built in the moments nobody is watching. Backed by Durack Civil : https://durackcivil.com.au/ Follow Steve: https://www.instagram.com/stevenbradburyofficial Follow James: https://www.instagram.com/durackjames

    Australias Most Misunderstood Gold Medal

  4. Sep 24

    The Truth About Supplements | Damien Fitzpatrick CEO Pillar Performance

    Damien Fitzpatrick is the founder of Pillar Performance, one of Australia's fastest-growing supplement brands, but his story goes far beyond formulas and glass jars. After three ACL reconstructions threatened to end his rugby career, Damien found himself taking handfuls of anti-inflammatories just to stay on the field. Searching for alternatives led him into the world of preventative health, where he discovered a glaring gap: high-quality health supplements designed for performance, not just bodybuilders or retirees. In this episode of Where The Map Ends, Damien opens up about building Pillar from the ground up, why he chose to compete with Big Pharma, the science behind magnesium, creatine, collagen and fish oil, and what most people get wrong about supplements. He also shares the near-death moments of the business, from labelling disasters to $100,000 shipping mistakes, why he believes emotion is essential in leadership, and where the supplement industry is heading as AI, wearables and performance health reshape how we think about wellness. This is a conversation about resilience, conviction, and building a brand that refuses to compromise on quality. This is Where the Map Ends, with Damien Fitzpatrick.

    The Truth About Supplements | Damien Fitzpatrick CEO Pillar Performance

  5. Aug 19

    A Nation Was Watching | Cathy Freeman

    Twenty-five years after the race that stopped a nation, Cathy Freeman reflects on the pressure, sacrifice and mindset behind one of Australia’s greatest sporting moments. Returning to Mackay, Cathy opens up about her earliest races, the influence of her family, lighting the Olympic flame, the weight of expectation at Sydney 2000 and what it truly took to become an Olympic champion. She also shares her thoughts on young athletes, Brisbane 2032, life beyond competition and whether sport still has the power to unite us. An intimate conversation with an Australian icon. This is Where The Map Ends with Cathy Freeman.

    A Nation Was Watching | Cathy Freeman

  6. May 29

    Would You Trade Your Legacy for Millions? Cam McEvoy

    Today's guest is one of the most fascinating athletes in world sport. Cam McEvoy is an Olympic gold medallist, world champion, and until very recently, the fastest man ever to swim 50 metres freestyle. But what makes his story remarkable isn't just his success, it's how he achieved it. In a sport built on tradition, where generations of coaches preached more kilometres, more hours, and more suffering, Cam chose to question the system. He challenged decades of accepted thinking, rebuilt his approach from the ground up, and changed the sport in the process. This conversation comes at a fascinating moment. Just days after his world record was broken by an athlete competing in the Enhanced Games, we explore the future of sport, performance enhancement, fatherhood, legacy, and what still drives him towards Brisbane 2032. This is a conversation about conviction, curiosity, and having the courage to trust your own path when nobody else can see it. This is Where the Map Ends, with Cam McEvoy.

    Would You Trade Your Legacy for Millions? Cam McEvoy
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About

Hosted by James Durack, produced by Jake Rich and Nathanael Vankan Where the Map Ends is a podcast about uncertainty, courage, and the decisions that shape a life. Each episode explores the stories of remarkable people who found themselves in unfamiliar territory facing challenges, opportunities, and turning points without a clear path forward. What did they do when there was no roadmap? And what can the rest of us learn from the journey?

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  • Creator
    James Durack, Jake Rich, Nathanael Vankan
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © James Durack, Jake Rich, Nathanael Vankan
  • Show Website
    Where The Map Ends

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