Cracking On with Sam Frost and Sarah Roberts

JR Reyne: Actor, musician and DJ, sits down with Sam and Sarah for a chat about grief and loss. He opens up about losing his godmother at 25, the rock bottom he's still learning to live with and the trip with his mum where they finally said goodbye together. They also chat about constant self doubt behind the cool exterior, why he diversifies to stay sane, and the music that instantly transports him back to the people and places he loves most. Guest: JR Reyne Insta - @jjrreyne @semio.studio *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. Stay Connected: @crackingonpodcast Hosts @samfrost @__sarahroberts__ Get In Touch Brands/ Partnerships: hello@mik.studio This is a MIK Made production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joel Jackson didn't anticipate a career in acting when he was growing up, but when he applied to NIDA on a whim and was accepted, he soon fell in love with life on set. Today Joel talks about the role of a lifetime that was ripped away two days before cameras rolled because of covid and the heartbreak that followed. Joel describes the months of isolation and financial insecurity as he slowly rebuilt his life after giving everything up for this dream. Guest: Joel Jackson (Peter Allen, Not the Boy Next Door, Deadline Gallipoli) Insta - @joeljacksonofficial Resources Support Act: supportact.org.au Lifeline: lifeline.org.au or 13 11 14 *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. Stay Connected: @crackingonpodcast Hosts @samfrost @__sarahroberts__ Get In Touch Brands/ Partnerships: hello@mik.studio This is a MIK Made production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We know him as the well dressed judge on MasterChef, but today Matt Preston is here to talk about life. He sits down with Sam and Sarah and gets into the conversations nobody has until it's too late, losing his mum to dementia, being a rubbish uninvolved dad in the early years and the rude awakening that changed everything. Guest: Matt Preston (MasterChef, The Hospital, Plating Locally) Insta - @mattscravat Memoir - Big Mouth *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. Stay Connected: @crackingonpodcast Hosts @samfrost @__sarahroberts__ Get In Touch Brands/ Partnerships: hello@mik.studio This is a MIK Made production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grace Tame sits down with Sam and Sarah to talk about who she actually is: the artist, the autistic woman, the daughter whose mum flew across the world to rescue her from a petrol station in San Francisco. She gets into people pleasing, the death threats she still receives, why secrets make you sick, and the creative part of her brain she's finally released from prison. Guest: Grace Tame Insta - @tamepunk Podcast Series - Autistic AF with Grace Tame *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. Stay Connected: @crackingonpodcast Hosts @samfrost @__sarahroberts__ Get In Touch Brands/ Partnerships: hello@mik.studio This is a MIK Made production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nathan Cavalieri survived leukemia at six, started touring music at twelve, and was in the middle of a bidding war between Madonna, Prince and Michael Jackson before he was a teenager. But none of that is the most extraordinary thing about him. Today Nathan sits down with Sam and Sarah and opens up about the years nobody saw. A crippling battle with mental health that shrunk his world so small he was afraid to leave the house and panic attacks that stopped him performing. Nathan sits down with us for one of the most extraordinary conversations we've ever had. Mental health, fear, music and the long road back to himself. Guest: Nathan Cavaleri @nathan_cavaleri Tickets and Tour Dates nathancavaleri.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. Stay Connected: @crackingonpodcast Hosts @samfrost @__sarahroberts__ Get In Touch Brands/ Partnerships: hello@mik.studio This is a MIK Made production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke Van Os played Sam's brother on Home and Away, but before they were siblings on screen, they were strangers passing each other in a hospital corridor, both quietly losing someone they loved. Today he sits down with Sam and Sarah and opens up about the period nobody really saw, his dad dying suddenly, a six year relationship ending and doing it all alone in a new city with a brand new job. Luke also gets into why he no longer manifests, the importance of having a life outside of work and why future you needs present you to feel uncomfortable. Guest: Luke Van Os Insta @lukevanos *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. Stay Connected: @crackingonpodcast Hosts @samfrost @__sarahroberts__ Get In Touch Brands/ Partnerships: hello@mik.studio This is a MIK Made production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Jess Redmayne sits down with Sam and Sarah and opens up about the breakup that shattered her world and rebuilt her completely. The eight year relationship, the house, the dog and the societal boxes she was ticking for everyone but herself. She talks about losing her mum to dementia, her parents' extraordinary love story, and how her character Shelby from Steel Magnolias came to her at a time when she really needed her. Guest: Jessica Redmayne Insta @jedmayne Steel Magnolias Melbourne 23 July - 16 August. More info at 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. Stay Connected: @crackingonpodcast Hosts @samfrost @__sarahroberts__ Get In Touch Brands/ Partnerships: hello@mik.studio This is a MIK Made production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danielle Cormack has lived many lives, actress, radio host, and yes, even a drag king. But today she's just Danielle. She opens up about learning how to pivot, silencing the negative voice in your head, and the heartbreak of being blindsided when her beloved character Bea was killed off Wentworth . Danielle also gets into the trenches of menopause and the morning ritual that's been changing everything. Guest: Danielle Cormack Insta @_daniellecormack_ *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. Stay Connected: @crackingonpodcast Hosts @samfrost @__sarahroberts__ Get In Touch Brands/ Partnerships: hello@mik.studio This is a MIK Made production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Stay Connected: @crackingonpodcast Hosts @samfrost @__sarahroberts__ Get In Touch Brands/ Partnerships: hello@mik.studio This is a MIK Made production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Stay Connected: @crackingonpodcast Hosts @samfrost @__sarahroberts__ Get In Touch Brands/ Partnerships: hello@mik.studio This is a MIK Made production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Stay Connected: @crackingonpodcast Hosts @samfrost @__sarahroberts__ Get In Touch Brands/ Partnerships: hello@mik.studio This is a MIK Made production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Stay Connected: @crackingonpodcast Hosts @samfrost @__sarahroberts__ Get In Touch Brands/ Partnerships: hello@mik.studio This is a MIK Made production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Stay Connected: @crackingonpodcast Hosts @samfrost @__sarahroberts__ Get In Touch Brands/ Partnerships: hello@mik.studio This is a MIK Made production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Stay Connected: @crackingonpodcast Hosts @samfrost @__sarahroberts__ Get In Touch Brands/ Partnerships: hello@mik.studio This is a MIK Made production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Stay Connected: @crackingonpodcast Hosts @samfrost @__sarahroberts__ Get In Touch Brands/ Partnerships: hello@mik.studio This is a MIK Made production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Stay Connected: @crackingonpodcast Hosts @samfrost @__sarahroberts__ Get In Touch Brands/ Partnerships: hello@mik.studio This is a MIK Made production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From making comedy skits on their phones in Melbourne to selling out stages across the world, the Sooshi Mango boys sit down with Sam and Sarah for one of the most fun episodes yet. They get into what it was like growing up in Australia as “the wog kid”, facing racism and then learning to be proud to be different. They unpack the origin of their first viral video and what taking their culture to a global stage actually means to them. Guest Sooshi Mango Insta @sooshimango “Home Made” 2026 world tour. Tickets at sooshimango.com Find their 'home' in Melbourne on IG @sangaweech and www.johnnyvinceandsams.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. Stay Connected: @crackingonpodcast Hosts @samfrost @__sarahroberts__ Get In Touch Brands/ Partnerships: hello@mik.studio This is a MIK Made production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hollywood billboards, a $160 million franchise, and a film with Tom Hanks ... and yet the most interesting thing about Travis Jeffery is none of that. In this episode he talks about rejection, the grief and self-destruction, and his own creative project that cracked open and onwards into the slow quiet work of building a life that actually holds. On day two of filming Birthright, Travis got a call that changed everything. His new film Birthright is in cinemas now! Guest: Travis Jeffery (Birthright, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Unbroken) Insta - @travjeffery *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. Stay Connected: @crackingonpodcast Hosts @samfrost @__sarahroberts__ Get In Touch Brands/ Partnerships: hello@mik.studio This is a MIK Made production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She's been playing Mackenzie Booth on Home and Away for eight years, but today Emily Weir pulls back the curtain on the real journey. The hustle it took to land the role, her first sober breakup, and what it feels like to finally be on the other side of some genuinely dark times. The girls get candid about codependency, making amends and the healing power of female friendships. Guest: Emily Weir Insta - @weir.emily *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. Stay Connected: @crackingonpodcast Hosts @samfrost @__sarahroberts__ Get In Touch Brands/ Partnerships: hello@mik.studio This is a MIK Made production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michala Banas has clocked up over 90 screen credits, but this conversation goes far deeper than her career. Michaela opens up about losing her father unexpectedly after creating a film together, navigating the depths of grief and signs from loved ones. Michala was also one of the first intimacy coordinators in Australia and explains the process of building safety, consent, and choreography around intimate scenes on TV and film sets. Guest: Michala Banas (McLeod's Daughters, Upper Middle Bogan, Blue Murder Motel) Insta - @michalabanas *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. Stay Connected: @crackingonpodcast Hosts @samfrost @__sarahroberts__ Get In Touch Brands/ Partnerships: hello@mik.studio This is a MIK Made production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.