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About You Can't Ask That

You Can't Ask That is a talk TV series that premiered on ABC TV on August 3, 2016. It has 7 seasons and 62 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 7 Episode 8 "Dementia", aired on July 13, 2022.

Breaking down stereotypes and offering genuine insight into the lives of people who live with labels. The series gives an unmediated platform to some of the most misunderstood or marginalised people in our country: short statured, wheelchair users, transgender, Muslims, ex-prisoners, fat, Indigenous, sex workers, terminally ill, and people in polyamorous relationships.

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62 episodes · 7 seasons

Season 1

2016 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 10 years ago

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    10. Terminally Ill

    Finale

    Insightful, moving and unpredictable, this episode sets the record straight about what it's really like to live with a terminal illness.

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    9. Sex Workers

    Insightful, irreverent, moving and unpredictable, this episode sets the record straight about what it's really like to be a sex worker.

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    8. Indigenous

    Insightful, irreverent, moving and unpredictable, this episode sets the record straight about what it's really like to be an Indigenous Australian.

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    7. Fat

    This episode sets the record straight about what it's really like to be judged as fat, find out the answers to the questions Australians wanted to ask but were too embarrassed or afraid to ever ask in person.

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    6. Ex-Prisoners

    Ex-prisoners are invited to answer the questions Australians wanted to ask but were too embarrassed or afraid to ever ask in person

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    5. Polyamorous

    Polyamorous Australians, people in a relationship with multiple partners, answer the questions Australians wanted to ask but were too embarrassed or afraid to ever ask in person.

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    4. Muslims

    Muslims answer the questions Australians wanted to ask but were too embarrassed or afraid to ever ask in person.

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    3. Transgender

    An insightful, irreverent, moving and unpredictable episode that sets the record straight about what it's really like to be transgender.

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    2. Wheelchair Users

    Misunderstood, marginalised Australians answering anonymous, online questions. Insightful, irreverent and moving, this episode sets the record straight of what it's really like to be a wheelchair user.

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    1. Short Statured

    Setting the record straight about what it's really like to be short statured, find out the answers to the questions Australians wanted to ask but were too embarrassed or afraid to ever ask in person.

Season 2

2017 · 12 episodes · Last episode: 9 years ago

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    12. Homeless

    Finale

    You Can't Ask That asks homeless people the awkward, inappropriate or uncomfortable questions you've always wanted to know the answers to, but never had the guts to ask.

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    11. S&M

    You Can't Ask That asks S&M (Sadomasochism) enthusiasts the awkward, inappropriate or uncomfortable questions you've always wanted to know the answers to, but never had the guts to ask.

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    10. Gambling

    You Can't Ask That asks gambling addicts the awkward, inappropriate or uncomfortable questions you've always wanted to know the answers to, but never had the guts to ask.

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    9. Centenarians

    You Can't Ask That asks centenarians the awkward, inappropriate or uncomfortable questions you've always wanted to know the answers to, but never had the guts to ask.

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    8. Children of Same-Sex Parents

    You Can't Ask That asks children of same-sex parents the awkward, inappropriate or uncomfortable questions you've always wanted to know the answers to, but never had the guts to ask.

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    7. Ice Users

    Over the past few years, Australia's 'war on drugs' has turned its attention largely to ice. We talk to ice users, both past and present, to find out what the attraction to this drug is all about.

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    6. Refugees

    Not many groups of people in Australia are more feared or misunderstood than refugees. In this episode we hear from refugees about their experience of Australia. The people, the culture and their new home.

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    5. Facial Difference

    In a world obsessed with appearance and fitting in, it's hard to imagine what it would be like to live with an extreme facial difference. In this brutally honest episode, we talk to people who face this challenge daily.

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    4. Recent War Veterans

    You Can't Ask That asks recent war veterans the awkward, inappropriate or uncomfortable questions you've always wanted to know the answers to, but never had the guts to ask.

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    3. Suicide Attempt Survivors

    In this episode, we gain an unprecedented insight into the minds of people who have attempted suicide & survived.

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    2. Down Syndrome

    People with Down syndrome are often faced with a world that believes they don't have much to contribute. In this heart-warming & challenging episode, we give them a chance to speak for themselves.

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    1. Blind People

    In this episode, blind people bust stereotypes as they answer the questions viewers asked.

Season 3

2018 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 8 years ago

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    8. Priests

    Finale

    Representing various denominations, eight priests talk about doubting their beliefs, whether or not they have a sex life and drinking holy wine.

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    7. Drag

    This episode de-frocks the world of Drag: drag queens, drag kings and drag in-between. Featuring eight unique drag performers, the show explores gender, sexuality, dressing up and living life fabulous.

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    6. Schizophrenia

    This episode provides a platform for eight unique Australians to set the record straight about what living with schizophrenia means to them.

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    5. Swingers

    Speaking with jaw-dropping honesty and eyebrow-raising descriptions, nine swingers leave no question unanswered, with no detail off limits. This episode of You Can't Ask That is a swinging romp... without the clean-up.

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    4. Eating Disorders

    With almost a million Australians currently living with an Eating Disorder, this is a subject that affects many but is still largely misunderstood, this episode of You Can't Ask That puts a human face to eating disorders.

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    3. Former Cult Members

    An unprecedented glimpse into the complex lives of eight Australian former cult members - how they joined, what they were subjected to on the inside, and how they ultimately escaped.

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    2. Ex-Reality TV Stars

    Is the idea of fame and fortune all it's cracked up to be? Ex-Reality TV stars tell all about what's it's like to jump head first into the world of reality TV and come out the other side. This is the reality of reality TV.

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    1. Survivors of Sexual Assault

    Women and men tell their deeply personal stories of sexual assault, sharing what happened, how people reacted, whether they got justice and what they did to recover. These are voices and insights you won't hear anywhere else.

Season 4

2019 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 7 years ago

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    8. Disaster Survivors

    Finale

    Eight survivors from eight different disasters go back to the moment of impact, recalling exactly what happened, how they survived and ultimately where their lives are now.

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    7. Deaf

    What does being deaf feel like? What do deaf people wish they could hear? Through sign and speech, eight profoundly deaf Australians give a unique insight into their lives.

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    6. Alcoholics

    What happens when drinking habits become problematic? Eight former alcoholics open the lid and share their sobering truths.

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    5. Ex-politicians

    What is it actually like to put your hand up, be elected and serve the nation in the House of Representatives or the Senate? Eight former politicians go off-script and share their candid opinions.

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    4. Carnies and Show People

    Travelling show people, or carnies as they are colloquially known, have a reputation that precedes them. What is life on the road really like for these Aussie nomads?

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    3. Intersex

    A subject that is still widely misunderstood, secretive and rarely spoken about in detail, eight individuals reveal the complexities of being born with an intersex variation.

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    2. African Australians

    A diverse mix of African Australians are asked outrageous questions about racism, poverty, gangs, and hair. Their answers are anything but black and white.

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    1. Domestic and Family Violence

    Eight survivors of domestic and family violence share empowering reflections of their experiences living in violent, abusive and controlling relationships.

Season 5

2020 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 6 years ago

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    8. Kids

    Finale

    In this funny, heart-warming and revealing episode, we speak to kids from around Australia - from the city to the country - about families, friendships, screen time, bullying, sex, death and the internet.

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    7. Public Housing

    We speak to eight Australians who live in public housing to ask them the tough questions such as "Why do you get a house for doing nothing?"

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    6. Olympic and Paralympic Gold Medalists

    In this episode we ask six Olympic gold medalists and one Paralympic gold medalist about winning. Is it all it's cracked up to be? What does it take to be the best in the world? Determination? Obsession? Money? Sacrifice?

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    5. HIV Positive

    Eight people talk about what it's really like to live with HIV. While the disease is no longer life-threatening — or even contagious — with the right medication the fear and stigma it still carries for many is life changing.

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    4. Autism Spectrum

    By the end of this episode, you'll have met eight remarkable people on the autism spectrum, and been given eight unique windows into a world we rarely, if ever, hear about.

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    3. Killed Someone

    What does it do to someone, ending a life? In this episode each of the people you'll meet woke up one morning feeling like an ordinary person, and went to bed forever changed.

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    2. Nudists

    No topic is off limits in this funny and heart-felt look at body image, self love and what it means to chill in the nude.

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    1. Firefighters

    In the season premiere of You Can't Ask That, you'll meet nine firefighters from around the country who'll give you their raw, personal, unfiltered insights into fire, fear, heroism and more.

Season 6

2021 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 5 years ago

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    8. Adult Virgins

    Finale

    Opportunity, rural life, religion, asexuality - there are plenty of reasons for people to be virgins into their adult life. These Australians explore social milestones, pressures, hopes, dreams and the need for intimacy.

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    7. Chinese Australians

    Despite over 200 years of migration history, many Chinese-Australians continue to feel othered, still having to prove that they belong. We meet 8 Chinese-Australians, all with very different stories.

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    6. Lesbians

    We meet nine empowered women who talk about what it's like to be a lesbian, the fascination and fetishisation of what they do in the bedroom, and what life is like when your world isn't centred around men.

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    5. Families of Missing Persons

    There are over 2600 Australians listed as long-term missing persons, according to the National Missing Persons Coordination Network. Is it better for someone you love to be missing or dead? Their answers might surprise you.

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    4. Amputees

    These eight amputees all have remarkable stories to share about perception and embracing a new version of themselves - the challenges they've faced and what they've gained through their limb loss.

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    3. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

    According to SANE Australia, roughly 1 in 50 Australians have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. People with OCD want others to know it's so much more than washing hands or keeping a clean desk.

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    2. Ex-Football Players

    Ex-Footballers Willie Mason, Ian Roberts, Dean Widders and Dan Jackson join Todd Carney, Brock McLean and Jude Bolton to shed the media-trained responses and get real about the game they love - with all its complexities.

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    1. Cheaters

    70 percent of Australian marriages will experience an affair, according to Sexual Health Australia - but not all will be found out. This group bravely take a seat to face some harsh questions sent in from the public.

Season 7

2022 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 4 years ago

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    8. Dementia

    Finale

    This episode features people living with dementia. Their all too common - though no less exceptional - stories take us through some complex philosophical terrain There will be laughs, tears, and some mind-altering insights.

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    7. Juvenile Detention

    This episode looks at Juvenile Detention and questions how we deal with some of the most damaged kids in society. What happens when a child is told they are bad, and can there be rehabilitation in detention?

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    6. Porn Stars

    Game for anything, our Aussie Porn Stars answer some very eye-opening questions in this episode of You Can't Ask That, as they take us on the journey of what it's like to be involved in porn, and the ethics of the industry.

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    5. Prescription Drug Addiction

    'Is your prescription pill addiction a dirty little secret?' is one of the questions the interviewees answer when they talk openly about addiction, doctor shopping, rehab and who is to blame for prescription drug dependency.

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    4. Models

    From the pitfalls of 'pretty privilege', to teenage exploitation, unrealistic beauty standards, and mental health issues, eight models share the unvarnished truth about one of the most desired & least understood professions.

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    3. Gay Men

    In this episode, gay men re-examine the definition of masculinity, explore the ins-and-outs of sex between men, and talk about what it's like to find your place in a predominately straight world.

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    2. Postnatal Depression

    An emotional You Can't Ask That episode on Postnatal Depression, where eight parents explore the shame, public and family pressure, plus the personal guilt that surrounds this often misunderstood and taboo topic.

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    1. Bogans

    With a discourse that spans from mullets and tracky-dacks to the difference between patriotism and racism, this episode on Bogans strikes at the heart of old fashioned Australiana.

Cast & crew

  • Ryan James

    Ryan James

    Self

  • Holden Sheppard

    Self

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The most recent episode of You Can't Ask That, Season 7 Episode 8 "Dementia", aired on July 13, 2022.

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You Can't Ask That has 7 seasons with 62 episodes in total.

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