Why’d You Think You Could Do That? | Inspiring Podcast About People Who Defy Limits
Why’d You Think You Could Do That?
A Podcast About People Who Do the Impossible
Conversations with ordinary people who had an extraordinary belief in themselves — and did something no one saw coming.

Welcome to Why’d You Think You Could Do That?, the podcast that dives into the minds of bold humans doing the unthinkable. Hosted by endurance adventurer and business coach Sam Penny, each episode uncovers the pivotal moment someone said, “Why not me?” From entrepreneurs to athletes, artists to misfits, these are stories of grit, risk, and defiance.
If you've ever had a wild dream, this is your permission slip to chase it.
Meet the dreamers who did it anyway
- Gerrard Gosens – Blind since birth, he's accomplished more than anyone could imagine
- Lazarus Lake – The mythical man responsible for some of the toughest races on the planet
- Lisa Blair – 8 World Records and making life or death decisions, a story of utter grit and bravery
- Paul Watkins - Ordinary bloke who realised that life wasn't about working more and sought out some of the biggest adventures on the planet
- Brianna Thompson - At just 17, she became the youngest person to swim the English Channel 3 times! Maturity well beyond her years
And for your weekly Bravery Digests