Blind Magic in Alice Springs

Host Murray Stewart brings listeners to Alice Springs for episode 1614, introducing the newly formed Running Academy Central Australia and sharing his coaching philosophy. From the outset he celebrates the biomechanical brilliance of the human foot, explaining how heels provide stability, the ball of the foot supplies power and speed, and how the whole foot working together produces the ‘‘music’’ of a true runner.The episode covers practical coaching priorities: teaching athletes to know and use their feet correctly in warm-ups, training and race finishes; the importance of a strong aerobic base for slowing deceleration; and the role of cadence and rhythm in efficient running. Murray demonstrates how subtle changes — rocking onto the balls of the feet in the last 60–80 metres, for example — translate into better finishes and fewer injuries.Mental resilience is a core theme. Murray distinguishes resilience from mental health and outlines his signature ‘‘Plus 80’’ sessions: athletes run hard through an 80-metre maximum-speed window, then continue until failure to measure and extend how far beyond 80 metres they can maintain form. Repeating these efforts builds the grit needed to decelerate more slowly than competitors at the end of races.Training methods discussed include building base fitness over 2–3 km, cadence and rhythm work done at home (air-biking and leg twirling to feed running patterns into the brain), and translating those drills onto the track. Murray shares a success story of an athlete whose 2K and 800m times have dropped thanks to rhythm work, with a 1500m race coming up.Murray also speaks personally about coaching as the world’s only totally blind and now epileptic coach, and how those lived experiences sharpen his focus on feeling, listening and understanding brain function in training. The episode is both a practical primer on running mechanics and mental toughness and an invitation to follow the development of the Running Academy Central Australia.

Episode 1613 of Blind Magic Communications Productions is hosted by Murray Stuart, who announces the founding of the Running Academy Central Australia (RACA) and shares his long‑held dream of building a track‑running hub in Alice Springs. In this energetic episode Murray explains why track running is uniquely well suited to the current moment—safe for the brain compared with many contact sports—and perfectly positioned to grow in popularity.Murray outlines the benefits of track running for physical and mental health: cardiovascular and respiratory fitness, lower resting heart rate, endurance, resilience, and the feel‑good effects of endorphins. He explains how progress is simple to measure—time over distance—and how even tiny improvements matter and motivate continued training.The episode also touches on broader concerns about contact sports and brain injuries and why a brain‑safe activity like track running can be an appealing alternative for parents seeking a healthy, resilient sport for their children. Murray invites listeners everywhere to celebrate the joy of running—whether it’s a 1K jog or longer—and shares his excitement and plans to grow RACA into a thriving academy under the Central Australian sky.Expect a passionate, upbeat episode focused on community, health, and the promise of track running. Hosted by Murray Stuart—this is Blind Magic Productions, episode 1613.

Episode 1612 with host Murray Stewart, broadcasting from Alice Springs, Central Australia. Murray—an experienced athletics coach and long-practicing myotherapist—explains how his dual background helps him prevent chronic injuries and support athletes both physically and mentally.The episode focuses on the hardest injuries to treat: the emotional and mental “injuries above the shoulders” that cause motivation lapses and performance plateaus. Murray shares a recent real-world case of a young runner under his care who had stalled in training and race times, and the coach’s first step of self-examination to identify what more he could do.Murray describes the creative interventions he introduced: thinking outside the square, adding new training challenges, and even enlisting a young female running partner to reintroduce excitement and competitive drive. He discusses how small, thoughtful changes to environment and training can reawaken focus and determination.The result was clear—this athlete broke his personal bests in both the 800m and the 2km after the shake-up. Murray uses this success to illustrate practical coaching advice: don’t be afraid to change tactics, vary training stimuli, and address psychological barriers as deliberately as physical ones.This episode is a concise, encouraging guide for coaches and athletes alike who are dealing with motivation slumps: practical tips, a case study of rapid turnaround, and the reminder that a happy, engaged athlete is a performing athlete. A Blind Magic Communications production.

Welcome, everyone. Murray Stewart presents Blind Magic in Alice Springs — Episode 1611 — a solo, opinion-led episode in which the host reflects on his lifelong relationships with women and launches a forceful critique of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Topics covered include Stewart’s defence of the male gender, his contention that recent remarks by Albanese toward Kylie Minogue and the Japanese Prime Minister are disgraceful and misogynistic, and his insistence that the Prime Minister should apologise. Stewart argues these actions damage both the country’s reputation and the standing of men, calling Albanese "morally bankrupt" and criticising the political left — particularly women on the left — for their silence.
Key points listeners can expect: a strongly worded, personal monologue rather than a multi-voice discussion; no external guests (host-only commentary); candid reflections on maturity, accountability and public conduct; and an uncompromising demand for apology and better leadership standards.
Listen for an emphatic, emotionally charged episode from Blind Magic Communications that blends personal history, political commentary and a call for accountability from national leaders.

In Episode 1610 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs, host Murray Stewart leads a reflective, conversational solo show about secrets in relationships, honesty, and personal freedom. Murray opens with a nostalgic music reference and invites listeners to consider whether they keep secrets from their partners, what kinds of secrets those might be, and why people hide parts of their past.The episode covers themes such as the ideal partner who accepts your whole self, the difference between harmful secrets and harmless white lies, and the fear of judgment that can keep people from being fully honest — whether the secret is a past in the sex industry, a history of substance use, time behind bars, or other sensitive experiences. Murray weighs the consequences of secrecy and suggests that being with someone overly judgmental may be a sign you’re with the wrong person.Murray also shares his personal perspective and light-hearted humor, describing his life companion — his non-judgmental puppy — as a source of unconditional acceptance and liberation. He reflects on how being able to be 100% himself has eased past anxieties and changed how he approaches disclosure and diplomacy in relationships.Listeners can expect a candid, warm monologue that balances reflective questions with humor and personal anecdote. The episode ends on a celebratory note about the freedom of living honestly, and is presented by Blind Magic Communications.

Join host Murray Stewart in episode 1,609, "Blind Magic in Alice Springs," as he explores how taking on a meaningful project can lift you out of the malaise. Murray discusses the birth of Running Academy Central Australia — why Alice Springs is ideally suited for it (altitude, heat, tracks) and how starting a local initiative can transform both you and your town.Through lively examples, Murray challenges listeners to identify untapped opportunities in their communities — from fruit festivals and woodturning fairs to quirky local events like beanie or Elvis festivals — and to ask, "Why hasn’t this been done before?" He emphasizes that passion and organisation can turn a small idea into a busy, fulfilling reality.Producer Gin joins the conversation, offering a personal perspective as someone who moved from Beijing to Alice Springs. Their short exchange highlights the contrast between big-city crowding and Outback openness, and reflects on how different environments can suit different people.This episode is an encouraging, practical conversation about creativity, community projects, and the confidence to start something new. Expect inspiration, concrete examples, and a warm, conversational tone — a Blind Magic Communications production hosted by Murray Stewart.

Join host Maurice Stewart for Episode 1608 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs as he delivers candid, hetero-perspective reflections on choosing the right long-term partner. In this solo episode Maurice explores what makes relationships sustainable and offers practical, sometimes unconventional, advice for anyone seeking a lasting connection.Topics covered include how a partner's family background (especially their parents' relationship) can signal long-term compatibility, the importance of being able to be your true self around a partner, and the danger of always "walking on eggshells" with someone who is easily offended. Maurice emphasizes authenticity and mutual comfort as core markers of a healthy relationship.He also shares a distinctive tip rarely found in books: use your dog as a character litmus test. Maurice explains how pets can sense character traits and recounts personal experience with his dog Santa, who reliably flagged people who later revealed problematic behavior.The episode touches on modern realities—rising divorce rates and the emotional, health, and financial fallout when relationships fail—urging listeners to do what they can early on to assess compatibility. There are no external guests; this is a direct, experience-based monologue from Maurice Stewart offering suggestions and food for thought to help you choose a partner who can last the journey.

Host Murray Stewart opens episode 1607 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs with a personal and community-focused update after an extraordinary 48 hours. He recounts meeting Trevor Sheel in hospital — a long-time community stalwart now gravely ill — whose nearly 12-hour wait for ambulance retrieval during flooding has inspired a campaign for a rotary-wing air retrieval service and a dedicated helipad for Alice Springs. Trevor’s determination to improve emergency access for remote residents and his call for futuristic town planning through the Ratepayers Association are central to the episode.Murray explains his commitment to advocate for Trevor’s plan, including an upcoming meeting with the Northern Territory Parliament’s Speaker, Robin Lambly, to raise the ambulance and helipad issue. The episode covers the practical problem that sparked the push for an aerial retrieval service and what local advocacy might look like going forward.The episode also pays tribute to the late Martin Stack, founder of Springmount Services, whose generous support helped produce champion athletes in Central Australia. Murray reflects on Martin’s quiet philanthropy, the impact he had on athletes like James Swayo and James Lloyd, and plans for a minute’s silence at upcoming training to honor his memory.On a brighter note, Murray announces the official formation of Running Academy Central Australia — now incorporated, with a committee, branding (red and green) and the slogan “running changes lives.” He outlines the academy’s mission to develop elite track athletes and to shape young people’s lives through running, sharing proud coach moments and reconnecting with former athlete Jessie Bethune as an example of the academy’s broader life-changing goals.Listeners can expect a mix of heartfelt tributes, community advocacy and practical next steps: updates on the air retrieval lobbying, the Running Academy’s early activities, and continuing stories of athletes and supporters who shape Central Australia’s sporting community.

It's a good morning from Central Australia. My name is Murray Stewart. I am your presenter and host, and this is episode 1,606 from Blind Magic in Alice Springs. I wonder if you have ever been to a wedding or a funeral, and there's an older member of the family who's a little bit louder than the rest, maybe tells the odd bad joke. Yeah, that bad uncle, if you like. Well, you know something? I think we've got one here in Australia, and it just happens to be our Prime Minister. Yeah, he is our nation's bad uncle. I mean, seriously, seriously, seriously. Some of the things that are coming out of his mouth at the moment we are most definitely embarrassed about. In a podcast recently, he spoke of his want and desire for pop star Kylie Minogue, saying that he would like to shag her. Seriously? Our Prime Minister? And then on another podcast, he spoke about the Japanese female Prime Minister, by indicating that, yes, she brought to a meeting that he attended a couple of melons and then he proceeded to do a bit of a hand sign in the shape of a female breast. I mean, come on, come on. If he did that at a dinner party here towards one of my female friends or my daughter, or if I had a partner, I would just about smack him in the mouth. I mean, he's our Prime Minister, and he's behaving like a badly behaved teenager, or as I said, a bad uncle. And what is more fascinating to me and disappointing is that the mean girls, yeah, the mean girls in the Labor Party, the female left of the party, who generally speaking jump all over any male politician who speak ill of females, they are not to be seen or heard. Yeah, that's right. We're talking about Penny Wong. Katie Gallaher, Tanya Pliversek and the like. Yeah, they've got all sorts of excuses for Albanese's very, very bad behaviour. So what is this point toward? That if you are of the left, you can do or say anything you please, including being foul-mouthed and uncouthed toward females. Is that where we're going? Is that what we're saying? Truly? As I've previously said, I think the left are losing their social license to comment on just about anything concerning the social fabric of our society. And very, very disappointing. And I hope that Albanese sees the error of his ways and fronts up and apologises in relation to the comments he made toward the Japanese Prime Minister. That's the least he can do. He had the chance to do it yesterday in question time and failed to do so. But, I mean, how long did it take the ABC to apologise toward Gina Reinhart? Yeah, this is becoming a sport for the left. It absolutely is becoming a sport. Their behavior toward women who don't speak their language, the language of the left, is nothing short of appalling, absolutely appalling. You either have standards or you don't, in my view. Principles are not for swapping and changing. And if you do swap and change your principles according to who invective is directed toward, then as far as I'm concerned, you don't have principles at all. You are an emperor without clothes. Yeah, that's right. And that's precisely what is happening to the left in Australia. Slowly but surely, they are losing their social license as they go totally against, what they're supposed to stand for. All right, folks, I hope you have a wonderful, wonderful day. And I hope that you have a set of principles of which you are proudly standing beside. And I'm sure you don't have the shifting sands going on in your world, because that's how people learn from you, by having principles that people look up to, and then also you can leave a legacy with your children by being a great role model in their life. Okay, folks, this has been and always will be episode 1,606, a Blind Magic Communications production.

Join host Murray Stewart in episode 1,605 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs as he speaks candidly about feeling unmotivated and a little flat. Murray explores how the constant stream of bad news, economic pressures, and the loss of friends and loved ones can wear on our energy and spirit, and why those feelings may be more common than we think.In this solo episode Murray reflects on recent positive experiences — coaching young athletes, a productive ratepayers meeting, and a restful night — and explains how small, intentional pauses can help restore motivation. He offers practical steps listeners can try: temporarily unplugging from news, taking short breaks to let the brain cool down, exercising, staying hydrated, walking in sunshine, listening to uplifting podcasts, and getting good sleep.Key takeaways include accepting that awareness of others' misfortune can be a sign that you are still living and able to act, counting your blessings, and honoring those who’ve passed by continuing to live purposefully. This episode is a warm, personal reminder to protect your mental energy with short resets and to press on with gratitude and resilience.