Andrew Rule and John 'Sly' Silvester are the odd couple of crime. One can write, the other can talk. They've built their careers writing, and talking, about the most unpleasant things in life. Murder. Armed robbery. Gang wars. They revolutionised the way journalists wrote about crime, and they're responsible for bringing one of Australia's most notorious, and now infamous criminals, into public consciousness: Chopper Read.  In this episode, Andrew Rule and Sly explain why they write, and why some cases still haunt them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Immigration is one of the greatest policy failures of the past 20 years. It's also one of the least understood. In this episode, Victorian Chamber of Commerce boss Paul Guerra and former Deputy Secretary for the Department of Immigration, Abul Rizvi, explain how it works, how it's failing, and what it all means for Australia.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Richard Scolyer is the world's leading melanoma pathologist, and along with his colleague Professor Georgina Long, has been named co-Australian of the year. Thanks to them, Australia's national cancer, melanoma, has become a curable disease.  Now Richard is on a journey to beat another cancer. His own.  In this episode, professor Richard Scolyer tells Neil why he's become a human guinea pig.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harry Garside surged into the public consciousness at the Tokyo Olympics. He won a lightweight bronze boxing medal, Australia's first for 33 years, and now he's chasing gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. But he's not your average jock.  In this episode, Harry Garside and his mum Kate, tell Neil Mitchell why:   Fame is a blessing and a curse He loves to wear dresses and pain his nail Harry got into mischief as a kid  Kate's cancer diagnosis brought their family closer together Withdrawn domestic violence charges drove Harry to an incredibly dark place  Writing poetry helps Harry make sense of it all  This episode discusses sensitive issues around suicide. If you or someone you know needs support, please seek help from a mental health professional, or contact the Lifeline helpline: 13 11 14See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From making headlines with Eddie McGuire, debating protestors on the streets of Melbourne, to his last interview with former Premier Daniel Andrews, this episode is a compilation of some of the most memorable clashes of Neil Mitchell's radio career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over his career, Neil has had his fair share of the weird, the whacky and the wonderful interviews. Perspectives from a different point of view, different ways of life and ways of thinking.  From international superstar Jordan Peterson, to closer to home with Fiona Patten and Sam Newman, this episode is a compilation of some of the more unusual conversations, that stuck with Neil over the years.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neil Mitchell has quit his day job. In this special episode, Neil sits down with two friends and colleagues, Heidi Murphy and Tony Jones, to look back at his radio career; The highs and lows, the behind the scenes chaos, the on air (and off-air) spats, the deadlines, the regrets and the editorial decisions that made Mornings with Neil Mitchell so successful. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke McLeod has put himself through a gruelling reality TV series, not once, but twice. Now, the former Bachelorette star turned meditation guide, opens up on the challenges of life in the public eye, finding enlightenment and fatherhood.  In this episode, Luke McLeod tells Neil Mitchell Why:   A recent medical scare turned his life upside down Saying sorry is so hard for a parent He desperately wants to be a father Reality TV changed him Social media is one of the biggest threats to happiness He feared his life was on the line               See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgie Purcell and Joe McCracken are no ordinary politicians. Joe is a Liberal MP who came out as gay in his maiden speech to parliament. Animal Justice MP Georgie is a lawyer, a former stripper and covered head to toe in tattoos. They're both in their early 30s, opinionated and passionate.  In this episode, Georgie Purcell and Joe McCracken tell Neil Why:  The writing is on the wall for the Melbourne Cup Shame is shaping public debate  They don't agree on 'that' Jacinta Allan cartoon  Politician's work "bloody hard" They both suffer from anxiety People don't care about politicians  Also in this episode, Georgie and Joe switch places and ask Neil a couple of questions of their own...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What you're about to hear sounds like science fiction. Professor Nicholas Opie is leading the world in developing a brain chip, capable of mind control. Through the company he co-founded, Synchron, Nick Opie is close to helping millions of people living with paralysis do things they never dreamed of doing. Synchron may have been created in Melbourne, but it’s a big deal in Silicon Valley and it’s backed by some of the world's richest and most powerful men - Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos.  But Nick Opie is not your average professor. He’s something of a genius. An inventor with an altruistic vision.  In this episode, Professor Nicholas Opie tells Neil Mitchell Why...  The possibilities of BCI (Brain Computer Interface) are infinite and exciting  Breaking rules is part of the creative process  The brain is far more complex than you could imagine  He’s not in it for the money See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.