SUNDAY 28 JUNE 7.30PM
As the filmmakers travel across the globe, tasked with appearing in their films this week, they deliver a diverse mix of heartfelt, humorous and thought-provoking films, revealing more about themselves as both creators and individuals.
Host Zan Rowe is joined by resident judge John Safran, writer and comedian Kate McLennan and comedian, writer and cinephile Alexei Toliopoulos.
SUNDAY 5 JULY 7.30PM
All landing in Japan, the Racers reunite with surprise guest John Safran crashing their catch-up dinner offering up some sage advice.
Then it’s back to work as the filmmakers crisscross the country, all in search of that illusive story subject.
Host Zan Rowe is joined by resident judge John Safran, film critic Margaret Pomeranz and Inspired Unemployed’s Jack Steele.
SUNDAY 12 JULY 7.30PM
This week, our Racers have landed in Chile, Nepal, Timor-Leste, Scotland, Botswana and Louisiana in the USA to create a film to impress the best.
Host Zan Rowe is joined by resident judge John Safran, Australian film director and screenwriter David Michôdand journalist and author Leigh Sales.
Really enjoying this so far. As a Gen Z, it’s appointment viewing each Sunday and I’m happy they didn’t just dump it on iView and call it a day. As a gay guy, Episode 2 was a real low point for me with an all male panel. In 2026, we should have at least one woman on the panel. I felt like Lucinda’s film especially was misunderstood and could’ve benefitted from a feminine perspective on the panel. My mum and I both loved it but the panel just dismissed it as frivolous. Happy they’re bringing back Margaret by the way! She rules.
OMG KATE MCKINNON HOW I HAVE MISSED YOU! Real missed opportunity to have both her and McCartney though. I miss them on my screen.
SUNDAY 19 JULY 7.30PM
On the race of their lives, this week sees William head to Maine, Lucinda travels to France, Elliot to Azerbaijan, Jayden to New Delhi, Kate goes to Mexico and Mikaela travels to Germany.
Host Zan Rowe is joined by resident judge John Safran, Australian film and television producer Bruna Papandrea and director and AACTA Award winner Mark Coles Smith.
SUNDAY 26 JULY 7.30PM
This week sees William head to Madagascar, Elliot travels to The Bahamas, Jayden heads to Jersey in the British Isles, Kate lands in Romania, Lucinda travels to Indonesia and Mikaela is in Argentina.
Host Zan Rowe is joined by resident judge John Safran, award-winning documentary-maker and television presenter Todd Sampson, and comedian, writer, actress and director Nina Oyama.
Why haven’t they provided photos of the other judges the last few episodes?
I think because the episodes haven’t been completed yet
SUNDAY 2 AUGUST 7.30PM
This week sees Elliot in Monaco, William travels to Türkiye, Jayden jumps over to Jordan , Lucinda takes over Lithuania, Kate heads to Utah and Mikaela lands in Canada.
Host Zan Rowe is joined by resident judge John Safran, TV presenter and journalist Lisa MIllar, and Australian film director Nash Edgerton.
