Pete Helliar is one of Australia's most beloved comedians, writer, actor, Rove Live legend, and the man behind It's A Date and How To Stay Married. But today he gets real. Pete opens up about the joke that caused an 'international kerfuffle’, receiving death threats from Honduras, and the moment that changed everything - losing his dear friend and writing partner Richard Marsland. A conversation about grief, male mental health and the loyalty of great friendships.

Guest:

Peter Helliar (The Project, Rove Live, How To Stay Married)

Insta - @pjhelliar

‘An International Kerfuffle’ Comedy Tour Dates: comedy.com.au/tour/pete-helliar

*Hosted by Sam Frost and Sarah Roberts, Cracking On is a podcast about the beautiful chaos of picking yourself up, resetting, and getting on with it. Each episode explores the funny, messy and inspiring ways people navigate change, whether that's a career curveball, a personal setback, or an unexpected new direction.

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This week, Sam and Sarah are answering your questions that you have sent in. Get to know the girls on a deeper level as they share with you their experiences of female friendship, life on Home and Away, using humour as a shield and so much more.

*Hosted by Sam Frost and Sarah Roberts, Cracking On is a podcast about the beautiful chaos of picking yourself up, resetting, and getting on with it. Each episode explores the funny, messy and inspiring ways people navigate change, whether that's a career curveball, a personal setback, or an unexpected new direction.

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He's played soldiers, doctors, neurosurgeons and Spartans but the role Ditch Davey is most proud of is dad. Ditch opens up about arriving at drama school and being told for the first time in his life that he couldn't read and the extraordinary journey of learning how at 20 years old, word by word, Disney tape by Disney tape. He also shares why turning 50 has been the greatest gift and the joys of every stage of fatherhood.

Guest

Ditch Davey (Home & Away, Blue Heelers, Spartacus)

Insta @ditchdaveyofficial

*Hosted by Sam Frost and Sarah Roberts, Cracking On is a podcast about the beautiful chaos of picking yourself up, resetting, and getting on with it. Each episode explores the funny, messy and inspiring ways people navigate change, whether that's a career curveball, a personal setback, or an unexpected new direction.

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Award-winning actor Susie Porter has built an extraordinary career, but behind the success were years of uncertainty, self-doubt, and learning how to keep going when things didn’t go to plan. Joining Sam and Sarah, she reflects on the mindset shifts, spiritual practices, and life lessons that helped her navigate the unpredictable world of acting. From manifestation and gratitude to love, advocacy, and the healing power of service, this is a thoughtful conversation about trusting the journey and staying open to what comes next.

Guest

Susie Porter (Wentworth, Puberty Blues, The Artful Dodger)

Insta @_susieporter_

And we encourage you to support these charities Susie mentioned in this episode:

World Animal Protection worldanimalprotection.org.au

Animals Asia animalsasia.org

Voiceless voiceless.org.au

Sydney Dogs & Cats Home sydneydogsandcatshome.org

DoggieRescue.com (Monika's Rescues) doggierescue.com

Nup to the Cup nuptothecup.org

*Hosted by Sam Frost and Sarah Roberts, Cracking On is a podcast about the beautiful chaos of picking yourself up, resetting, and getting on with it. Each episode explores the funny, messy and inspiring ways people navigate change, whether that's a career curveball, a personal setback, or an unexpected new direction.

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When nobody would give Nick Giannopoulos a role, he created his own. In this episode, he joins Sam and Sarah to talk about growing up above his parents’ milk bar, the unexpected rise of Wogs Out of Work, betting everything on The Wog Boy, and the moment he realised just how much of his success came from his father. It’s a conversation about backing yourself, finding your audience, and why waiting for permission rarely works.

Guest

Nick Giannopoulos (Wogs Out of Work, Acropolis Now, The Wog Boy)

Insta @nick_giannopoulos

*Hosted by Sam Frost and Sarah Roberts, Cracking On is a podcast about the beautiful chaos of picking yourself up, resetting, and getting on with it. Each episode explores the funny, messy and inspiring ways people navigate change, whether that's a career curveball, a personal setback, or an unexpected new direction.

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How do you build a career with no map and no rulebook? Myf Warhurst has done exactly that, from triple j to Spicks and Specks to her own podcast The Moment. In this episode she joins Sam and Sarah to talk about quietly opening doors for women in radio, why every sacking and curveball pushed her somewhere better, and how she learned to back herself and play by her own rules. It's about reinvention, failing without fear, and the simple, powerful truth that you get to choose who you become... at any age.

Guest

Myf Warhurst (Bluey, Spicks & Specks, The Moment)

Insta @myfwarhurst

‘Middle Rage’ Myf’s new book is in pre-sale now geni.us/MiddleRage

*Hosted by Sam Frost and Sarah Roberts, Cracking On is a podcast about the beautiful chaos of picking yourself up, resetting, and getting on with it. Each episode explores the funny, messy and inspiring ways people navigate change, whether that's a career curveball, a personal setback, or an unexpected new direction.

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After more than 20 years in radio, Marty Sheargold is entering a new chapter. But before taking his brand new stand-up show, The Red Card Tour, around the country, the Australian comedian joined Sam and Sarah for a candid conversation. In this episode, he reflects on finding comedy after being kicked out of drama school, the realities of working in breakfast radio, and the fallout from the comments that ended his Triple M show. He also opens up about grief, sobriety, mental health, and finding his footing amidst the chaos.

Guest

Marty Sheargold (Kate, Tim & Marty, The Marty Sheargold Show)

Insta @martysheargoldofficial

The Red Card Tour alist.com.au/tours/the-red-card-tour

*Hosted by Sam Frost and Sarah Roberts, Cracking On is a podcast about the beautiful chaos of picking yourself up, resetting, and getting on with it. Each episode explores the funny, messy and inspiring ways people navigate change, whether that's a career curveball, a personal setback, or an unexpected new direction.

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Debra Lawrance has spent over 50 years on screen and stage, but some of her most extraordinary stories have never been told. In this episode, she joins Sam and Sarah to reflect on pivotal moments, like being in the room when Meryl Streep met Lindy Chamberlain, meeting her husband, and portraying Rose in Please Like Me. She also shares, for the first time, her experience of four miscarriages and the way she’s come to understand grief, love, and loss.

This episode contains discussion of pregnancy loss and if this topic is a difficult one for you right now, please take care while listening. Support is available at pinkelephants.org.au

Guest

Debra Lawrance (Home and Away, Please Like Me)

Insta @debralawranceofficial

Now touring around Australia, you’ll see Debra in Steel Magnolias,

For more: @steelmagnoliasau www.steelmagnoliasplay.com

*Hosted by Sam Frost and Sarah Roberts, Cracking On is a podcast about the beautiful chaos of picking yourself up, resetting, and getting on with it. Each episode explores the funny, messy and inspiring ways people navigate change, whether that's a career curveball, a personal setback, or an unexpected new direction.

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