60 acast.com Cracking On with Sam Frost and Sarah Roberts https://shows.acast.com/cracking-on-with-sam-frost-and-sarah-roberts en MIK Made MIK Made 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. Crack on with Sam and Sarah April 23rd.


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]]> 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. Crack on with Sam and Sarah April 23rd.


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]]> false MIK Made info+69c4c11f217ea6ceb706debc@mg-eu.acast.com 69c4c11f217ea6ceb706debc cracking-on-with-sam-frost-and-sarah-roberts episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/69c4c11f217ea6ceb706debc/1777016093342-03870a49-508a-48f3-8f13-c8fc6fd12500.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/cracking-on-with-sam-frost-and-sarah-roberts Cracking On with Sam Frost and Sarah Roberts 19dbe5a0-299a-11f1-9d73-1fec451b878b The Stories We Carry | with Debra Lawrance The Stories We Carry | with Debra Lawrance Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT 48:35 6a1fd0ea523f78607a3f3f5b true https://shows.acast.com/cracking-on-with-sam-frost-and-sarah-roberts/episodes/the-stories-we-carry-with-debra-lawrance 6a1fd0ea523f78607a3f3f5b 69c4c11f217ea6ceb706debc the-stories-we-carry-with-debra-lawrance full 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:

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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.


Stay Connected:

@crackingonpodcast


Hosts 

@samfrost

@__sarahroberts__


Get In Touch

Brands/ Partnerships: hello@mik.studio



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]]> Proud To Be Different | with Sooshi Mango Proud To Be Different | with Sooshi Mango Wed, 27 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT 41:53 6a164319450ce962367c4699 true https://shows.acast.com/cracking-on-with-sam-frost-and-sarah-roberts/episodes/proud-to-be-different-with-sooshi-mango 6a164319450ce962367c4699 69c4c11f217ea6ceb706debc proud-to-be-different-with-sooshi-mango full 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


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@__sarahroberts__


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]]> 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



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]]> From rock bottom to Hollywood billboards | with Travis Jeffery From rock bottom to Hollywood billboards | with Travis Jeffery Wed, 20 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT 39:57 6a0d443a51826fcf177af848 false https://shows.acast.com/cracking-on-with-sam-frost-and-sarah-roberts/episodes/from-rock-bottom-to-hollywood-billboards-with-travis-jeffery 6a0d443a51826fcf177af848 69c4c11f217ea6ceb706debc from-rock-bottom-to-hollywood-billboards-with-travis-jeffery full 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:

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]]> 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


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]]> Loving yourself back to wellness | with Emily Weir Loving yourself back to wellness | with Emily Weir Wed, 13 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT 42:24 6a03babb6fa35b247d40eb73 false https://shows.acast.com/cracking-on-with-sam-frost-and-sarah-roberts/episodes/loving-yourself-back-to-wellness-with-emily-weir 6a03babb6fa35b247d40eb73 69c4c11f217ea6ceb706debc loving-yourself-back-to-wellness-with-emily-weir full 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__


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]]> 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


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]]> Grief is just love with nowhere to go | with Michala Banas Grief is just love with nowhere to go | with Michala Banas Wed, 06 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT 41:29 69fae8223f1a2f41a6879646 false https://shows.acast.com/cracking-on-with-sam-frost-and-sarah-roberts/episodes/grief-is-just-love-with-nowhere-to-go-with-michala-banas 69fae8223f1a2f41a6879646 69c4c11f217ea6ceb706debc grief-is-just-love-with-nowhere-to-go-with-michala-banas full 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__


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]]> 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


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]]> When you think your career is over | with Rove McManus When you think your career is over | with Rove McManus Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT 44:59 69f1a91705ca98613e95a017 false https://shows.acast.com/cracking-on-with-sam-frost-and-sarah-roberts/episodes/when-you-think-your-career-is-over-with-rove-mcmanus 69f1a91705ca98613e95a017 69c4c11f217ea6ceb706debc when-you-think-your-career-is-over-with-rove-mcmanus full Rove McManus, a household name who dominated our TV screens throughout the 90s and 2000s. But even the biggest stars face moments of doubt, and Rove opens up about the confronting realisation that the industry had moved on without him. Rather than crumbling under the weight of that, he channelled his love and energy into what he now considers his greatest role yet, being a dad. Rove then shares what's next as he steps forward on an exciting new path.


Guest:

Rove McManus @rovemcmanus

2026 Tour ‘Tonight’s Guest: Rove McManus’. Tickets and info www.rove.com.au


*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

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]]> Rove McManus, a household name who dominated our TV screens throughout the 90s and 2000s. But even the biggest stars face moments of doubt, and Rove opens up about the confronting realisation that the industry had moved on without him. Rather than crumbling under the weight of that, he channelled his love and energy into what he now considers his greatest role yet, being a dad. Rove then shares what's next as he steps forward on an exciting new path.


Guest:

Rove McManus @rovemcmanus

2026 Tour ‘Tonight’s Guest: Rove McManus’. Tickets and info www.rove.com.au


*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

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]]> <![CDATA[Life after Home & Away | with Lynne McGranger ]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT 37:26 69e8452727d28c7127c72b01 false https://shows.acast.com/cracking-on-with-sam-frost-and-sarah-roberts/episodes/life-after-home-away-with-lynne-mcgranger 69e8452727d28c7127c72b01 69c4c11f217ea6ceb706debc life-after-home-away-with-lynne-mcgranger full Lynne McGranger has been known to the world as Irene from Summer Bay for over 32 years, but who is the woman behind the iconic character? In this first episode, Lynne opens up about life before Home & Away, her days performing on stage, her personal experiences with miscarriage and heartbreak, and what life looks like now when the cameras stop rolling.


This episode contains discussion of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. If this topic is difficult for you, please take care while listening. Support is available at pinkelephants.org.au


Guest:

Lynne Mcgranger (Home & Away, The Grandparents Club)

Insta - @lynnemcgranger

Live show - thegrandparentsclub.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 

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]]> Lynne McGranger has been known to the world as Irene from Summer Bay for over 32 years, but who is the woman behind the iconic character? In this first episode, Lynne opens up about life before Home & Away, her days performing on stage, her personal experiences with miscarriage and heartbreak, and what life looks like now when the cameras stop rolling.


This episode contains discussion of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. If this topic is difficult for you, please take care while listening. Support is available at pinkelephants.org.au


Guest:

Lynne Mcgranger (Home & Away, The Grandparents Club)

Insta - @lynnemcgranger

Live show - thegrandparentsclub.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 

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]]> Cracking On with Sam Frost and Sarah Roberts Cracking On with Sam Frost and Sarah Roberts Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:32:35 GMT 1:12 69dd7c99f6f1aee86ccd48f9 false https://shows.acast.com/cracking-on-with-sam-frost-and-sarah-roberts/episodes/cracking-on-w-sam-frost-and-sarah-roberts 69dd7c99f6f1aee86ccd48f9 69c4c11f217ea6ceb706debc cracking-on-w-sam-frost-and-sarah-roberts trailer When life takes an unexpected turn, Sam Frost and Sarah Roberts know how to keep moving forward. Cracking On Podcast OUT APRIL 23rd


*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

@samfrost

@__sarahroberts__


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Brands/ Partnerships: hello@mik.studio


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]]> When life takes an unexpected turn, Sam Frost and Sarah Roberts know how to keep moving forward. Cracking On Podcast OUT APRIL 23rd


*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

@samfrost

@__sarahroberts__


Get In Touch

Brands/ Partnerships: hello@mik.studio


This is a MIK Made production 


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