You Can't Ask That

You Can't Ask That78%

TV 2016-08-03 30m Talk
★ 7.0 / 10 · 3 votes
Ratings
Combined
78.1 %
3 sources
IMDb
8.7 /10
551 votes
Trakt
73 %
57 votes
TMDB
70 %
3 votes

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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Status
Returning Series
Runtime
30m
Seasons
7
Episodes
62
Studio
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Network
ABC TV
Country
Australia
Language
English
Links
IMDb, TVDB, Wikidata
Cast
Kirk Docker Kirk Docker Self - Interviewer Ryan James Ryan James Self
Holden Sheppard Holden Sheppard Self
Season 1 2016 · 10 eps
  1. 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… Aug 3, 2016 16m
  2. 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… Aug 10, 2016 16m
  3. 3 Transgender An insightful, irreverent, moving and unpredictable episode that sets the record straight about what it's really like to be transgender. Aug 17, 2016 28m
  4. 4 Muslims Muslims answer the questions Australians wanted to ask but were too embarrassed or afraid to ever ask in person. Aug 24, 2016 22m
  5. 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. Aug 31, 2016 20m
  6. 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 Sep 7, 2016 22m
  7. 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 … Sep 14, 2016 20m
  8. 8 Indigenous Insightful, irreverent, moving and unpredictable, this episode sets the record straight about what it's really like to be an Indigenous Australian. Sep 21, 2016 22m
  9. 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. Sep 28, 2016 24m
  10. 10 Terminally Ill Insightful, moving and unpredictable, this episode sets the record straight about what it's really like to live with a terminal illness. Oct 5, 2016 30m
Season 2 2017 · 12 eps
  1. 1 Blind People In this episode, blind people bust stereotypes as they answer the questions viewers asked. Apr 6, 2017 28m
  2. 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 spea… Apr 12, 2017 29m
  3. 3 Suicide Attempt Survivors In this episode, we gain an unprecedented insight into the minds of people who have attempted suicide & survived. Apr 19, 2017 31m
  4. 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. Apr 26, 2017 30m
  5. 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 … May 3, 2017 28m
  6. 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 c… May 10, 2017 30m
  7. 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 d… May 17, 2017 29m
  8. 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 a… May 24, 2017 29m
  9. 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. May 31, 2017 27m
  10. 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. Jun 7, 2017 29m
  11. 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 t… Jun 14, 2017 29m
  12. 12 Homeless 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. Jun 21, 2017 29m
Season 3 2018 · 8 eps
  1. 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 voi… Jul 11, 2018 34m
  2. 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 oth… Jul 18, 2018 30m
  3. 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 escap… Jul 25, 2018 30m
  4. 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 T… Aug 1, 2018 30m
  5. 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… Aug 8, 2018 30m
  6. 6 Schizophrenia This episode provides a platform for eight unique Australians to set the record straight about what living with schizophrenia means to them. Aug 15, 2018 30m
  7. 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… Aug 22, 2018 29m
  8. 8 Priests Representing various denominations, eight priests talk about doubting their beliefs, whether or not they have a sex life and drinking holy wine. Aug 29, 2018 30m
Season 4 2019 · 8 eps
  1. 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. Apr 3, 2019 34m
  2. 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. Apr 10, 2019 29m
  3. 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. Apr 17, 2019 30m
  4. 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? Apr 24, 2019 30m
  5. 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… May 1, 2019 30m
  6. 6 Alcoholics What happens when drinking habits become problematic? Eight former alcoholics open the lid and share their sobering truths. May 8, 2019 30m
  7. 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. May 15, 2019 30m
  8. 8 Disaster Survivors 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. May 22, 2019 30m
Season 5 2020 · 8 eps
  1. 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, heroi… Mar 18, 2020 32m
  2. 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. Mar 25, 2020 29m
  3. 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. Apr 1, 2020 30m
  4. 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. Apr 8, 2020 30m
  5. 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 stigm… Apr 15, 2020 33m
  6. 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? D… Apr 22, 2020 31m
  7. 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?" Apr 29, 2020 29m
  8. 8 Kids 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… May 6, 2020 29m
Season 6 2021 · 8 eps
  1. 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 har… Apr 28, 2021 35m
  2. 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 ga… May 5, 2021 31m
  3. 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 … May 12, 2021 31m
  4. 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… May 19, 2021 30m
  5. 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 missin… May 26, 2021 36m
  6. 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… Jun 2, 2021 30m
  7. 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 ver… Jun 9, 2021 30m
  8. 8 Adult Virgins 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,… Jun 16, 2021 30m
Season 7 2022 · 8 eps
  1. 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. May 25, 2022 31m
  2. 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 oft… Jun 1, 2022 31m
  3. 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… Jun 8, 2022 31m
  4. 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… Jun 15, 2022 32m
  5. 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 … Jun 22, 2022 31m
  6. 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 invol… Jun 29, 2022 33m
  7. 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 … Jul 6, 2022 31m
  8. 8 Dementia 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 lau… Jul 13, 2022 31m
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