What Makes You Tick?

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What Makes You Tick?

Neil Mitchell takes you into the mind of some of Australia’s most influential people and finds out what makes them get out of bed in the morning. Dive into the formative years of our leaders in sport, business, entertainment and politics and discover what led them to their chosen path.

  1. What makes Neil Mitchell tick?

    11/29/2022

    What makes Neil Mitchell tick?

    Tony Jones turns the tables on host Neil Mitchell for a rare look into the veteran broadcaster's past and private life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min
  2. What makes Tom Boyd tick?

    11/22/2022

    What makes Tom Boyd tick?

    Tom Boyd was a superb junior footballer thrust into limelight with huge expectation and an even bigger pay packet at a very young age. Despite "giving it away" at the age of 23, the Bulldogs Premiership hero says he's in a much better place, and he's opened up to Neil Mitchell on the reasons why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min
  3. What made Bryce Courtenay tick?

    11/15/2022

    What made Bryce Courtenay tick?

    It's estimated that one in three Australian households have a Bryce Courtenay novel on their shelves. Today on What Makes You Tick? Neil speaks with his wife, Christine, who's written a biography on her partner's remarkable life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min

  4. 11/08/2022

    What makes Linda Dessau tick?

    The Hon. Linda Dessau AC, Governor of Victoria, has always been a high achiever, and it started with graduating from high school at the age of 16. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min
  5. What makes Mark Bouris tick?

    10/25/2022

    What makes Mark Bouris tick?

    Mark Bouris has forged an extraordinary career in business and media. He reveals to Neil Mitchell "the kick up the butt" that got him going in his career and the new way he defines success.Photo by Mark Sullivan/WireImage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min
  6. What makes Samuel Johnson tick

    10/18/2022

    What makes Samuel Johnson tick

    It was funny, it was serious, it was enlightening. The much-loved Australian actor joined Neil Mitchell in the latest episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min
  7. What makes Tony Jones tick?

    10/11/2022

    What makes Tony Jones tick?

    Tony Jones has opened up in an extraordinary interview. The veteran broadcaster revealed he's only met his father a couple of times, recollected stepping in to stop a man who was being violent towards his mum, shared how losing his sister to a drink-driver changed his life and opened up about the path he thinks he might have gone down if it wasn't for his wife. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min
  8. What makes Fiona O'Loughlin tick?

    10/04/2022

    What makes Fiona O'Loughlin tick?

    Fiona O'Loughlin's drinking has defined her life more than she would have liked, but it wasn't until her 40s that the disease really began to take hold. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14 min
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    Neil Mitchell takes you into the mind of some of Australia’s most influential people and finds out what makes them get out of bed in the morning. Dive into the formative years of our leaders in sport, business, entertainment and politics and discover what led them to their chosen path.

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