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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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