Why’d You Think You Could Do That? | Inspiring Podcast About People Who Defy Limits

A Podcast About People Who Say YES! the Impossible

Conversations with ordinary people who had an extraordinary belief in themselves — and did something no one saw coming.

Why'd You Think You Could Do That Podcast, hosted by Sam Penny, adventurer, entrepreneur, Australia's leading business coach.

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.

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Meet the dreamers who did it anyway

Upcoming Guests

  • Jim Penman - Famous for his Jim's Mowing empire, there is far far far more to this intriguing man who puts millions of dollars into scientific research
  • Sacha Dench - Known as “The Human Swan”, Sacha has flown thousands of kilometres by paramotor to raise awareness for conservation, bringing global attention to wildlife and climate challenges.
  • Lachie Smart - At just 18 years old, Lachie became the youngest person to fly solo around the globe, navigating weather, fatigue, and the unknown to prove that age is no barrier to achieving something extraordinary.
  • Daniel Allen - As co-founder of TradeMutt, Daniel turned a workwear brand into a national mental health movement, starting conversations that save lives and reshaping how Australia talks about wellbeing.
  • Aaron Linsdau - Polar explorer, author, and speaker, Aaron completed one of the longest solo expeditions to the South Pole in history, enduring brutal Antarctic conditions to inspire others to embrace the impossible.
  • Erden Eruc - Adventurer and Guinness World Record holder, Erden is the first person to row solo across all three major oceans, completing a human-powered circumnavigation of the planet.
  • Andrew Lock - One of the world’s greatest high-altitude mountaineers, Andrew is the only Australian to have climbed all fourteen of the planet’s 8,000-metre peaks, without guides or oxygen, a journey that demanded resilience, precision, and years of relentless determination.

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