Why’d You Think You Could Do That? | Inspiring Podcast About People Who Defy Limits
A Podcast About People Who Say YES! to 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, serial entrepreneur and keynote speaker 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 life-or-death decisions; a story of utter grit, bravery and conservation.
- Brianna Thompson – At just 17, she became the youngest person to swim the English Channel three times.
- Paul Watkins – Ordinary bloke who realised life wasn't about working more and sought out adventure instead.
- Jim Penman – Famous for Jim’s Mowing, but behind the empire lies a man funding millions in scientific research.
- Erden Eruc – Adventurer and Guinness World Record holder, Erden is the first to row solo across all three major oceans, completing a human-powered circumnavigation of the planet.
- Sacha Dench – “The Human Swan,” conservationist and record-setting pilot who flew 7,000 km with migrating swans to inspire climate action.
- Aaron Linsdau – Polar explorer and author who completed one of the longest solo expeditions to the South Pole in history.
- Andrew Lock – One of the world’s greatest mountaineers, he summited all 14 peaks over 8,000 m without oxygen or guides.
- Mark Agnew – After two failed ocean rows, he became the first person to kayak the Arctic’s Northwest Passage.
- Lachie Smart – At 18, he became the youngest person to fly solo around the world — after nearly dying trying.
- Liam Beville – Irish powerlifter and Guinness World Record holder who rebuilt himself after a car crash left him in a wheelchair, ultimately deadlifting 285 kg to prove that strength is born from survival.
- John Williamson – Australian icon and storyteller who has spent five decades giving voice to the land through songs that capture the heart of a nation.
- Kathy Lette – Best-selling author and unapologetic wit who turned taboos into punchlines, from Puberty Blues to How to Kill Your Husband.