A podcast for anyone out there having a crack and making the most because at the end of the day, we're all just winging it! You'll hear all about the host, Ben Pettingill, who literally flies through life blind after losing 98% of his eyesight overnight at age 16, as well as stories from guests who wing it as they navigate their own life journeys.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Flying Blind Podcast
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18 episodes
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Podcast Overview
A podcast for anyone out there having a crack and making the most because at the end of the day, we're all just winging it! You'll hear all about the host, Ben Pettingill, who literally flies through life blind after losing 98% of his eyesight overnight at age 16, as well as stories from guests who wing it as they navigate their own life journeys.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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2/24/2026
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Recent Episodes
June 23, 2026
Ep. 18 - High In The Sky & High On Life with Mitch Watt
<p>Mitch Watt has a big love for living life, having a crack and chasing goals! </p><p>Only hours after landing back home from his latest FIFO swing in the mines, Mitch jumped in the ute and headed down to Robe in South Australia to catch up for a yarn while Benny was there a couple of weeks ago. </p><p>From 13 years old, Mitch has had his eyes firmly set on becoming a commercial pilot and every decision he has made between 13 and 23 has been a stepping stone on the way to making it happen. This bloke also has an attitude and energy about him that you just want to bottle up and be able to sell! Together they catch up and talk all things Flying, FIFO, waterskiing, sacrifice, grief and what’s behind this infectious love for life! </p><p>Enjoy this one, it will pump you up! </p><p> </p><p>Get around Flying Blind on socials! </p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingblindpodcast/ </p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Flying-Blind-Podcast/61580557913440/</p><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingblindpodcast</p><p> </p><p>If you’ve got a question, guest suggestion or just want to get in touch, we’d love to hear from you! Email: contact@flyingblindpodcast.com.au </p><p> </p><p>Want to watch the podcast instead of just listening?Access all full length visual episodes on our YouTube channel– <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@FlyingBlindPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@FlyingBlindPodcast</a> </p><p> </p><p>On Track Meals – If you’re into your camping and adventure, work away or just want to stock the cupboard with some top quality, ready to go meals that have a 3 year shelf life without needing a fridge, check out the range, stock up & use the code FLYINGBLIND for 10% off all orders </p><p>https://ontrackmeals.com/ </p><p> </p><p>Born Dry - Feeling thirsty? Get around Born Dry to re hydrate from a can that looks good tastes good and is good for the environment </p><p>https://borndry.com.au/ </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 17, 2026
Ep. 17 - When In Robe, Wrangle Wendy
<p>In this weeks episode of Flying Blind, Ben & Ames find a minute to sit down while they were on the road last week in the South East of SA. Benny was meant to be doing this roadshow with Mike but when Mike had to pull out last minute due to being unwell, Ben and Ames had to wing it to make it work. </p><p>They recap some of the highlights from the week, the people they met, including the one and only Wendy from Robe that required some wrangling from stage and definitely won’t be forgotten anytime soon! It was the end of a big week and we reckon it sounds like it to by the end… </p><p>Enjoy legends!! </p><p> </p><p>If you’re keen to come along to hear Ben speak in Port Augusta this Friday the 19th of June, email Bernie to secure your spot. </p><p>Email: bernie.sharrad1@bhp.com</p><p> </p><p>If you would like to come along to one of the upcoming Ski For Life Mates On A Mission community events, benny would love to meet you! Here is the schedule – </p><p><br></p><ul><li>Sunday the 21st of June – Magpie & Stump Hotel Mintaro, 5:00pm kick off </li><li>Tuesday the 23rd of June – Balaklava Football Club, 7:30pm kick off </li><li>Wednesday the 24th of June – Central Yorke Football Club, 7:30pm kick off </li><li>Thursday the 25th of June – Kadina Football Club, 7:30pm Kick off </li><li>Friday the 26th of June – Rising Sun Hotel Port Wakefield 7:30pm kick off </li></ul><p><br></p><p>Check out ben’s socials for all of the details </p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benpettingill/ </p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benpettingillspeaker/ </p><p> </p><p>On Track Meals – If you’re into your camping and adventure, work away or just want to stock the cupboard with some top quality, ready to go meals that have a 3 year shelf life without needing a fridge, check out the range, stock up & use the code FLYINGBLIND for 10% off all orders </p><p>https://ontrackmeals.com/ </p><p> </p><p>Born Dry - Feeling thirsty? Get around Born Dry to re hydrate from a can that looks good tastes good and is good for the environment </p><p>https://borndry.com.au/ </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 9, 2026
Ep. 16 - Keeping It Simple with Lummy from On Track Meals
<p>In this week’s episode of Flying Blind, Benny catches up with one of his great mates Ian ‘Lummy’ Lumb from On Track Meals. This one has plenty of There are plenty of tales in this one from guiding a blind bloke across the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea, falling in love with the girl behind the bar and building an Aussie Owned, Aussie made food business that is changing the game when it comes to off the shelf, ready to go meals! This one covers a bit of everything from business, family life, managing stress, looking after yourself, and the importance of keeping it simple. </p><p> </p><p>Together the boys also announce an exciting new partnership between On Track Meals and Flying Blind. If you are on the road for work, into your camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, mining or just want to stock the cupboard with some great quality food that doesn’t need to be in the fridge and has a 3 year shelf life, check out the range and make sure to use the code FLYINGBLIND for 10% off all orders. </p><p>www.ontrackmeals.com.au </p><p> </p><p>Feeling thirsty? Get around Born Dry to re hydrate from a can that looks good tastes good and is good for the environment – </p><p>https://borndry.com.au/ </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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