You Can't Ask That
You Can't Ask That is about 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 marginalized people in our country: short statured, wheelchair users, transgender, Muslims, ex-prisoners, fat, Indigenous, sex workers, terminally ill, and people in polyamorous relationships. You Can't Ask That invited Australians to anonymously send in the naive, cheeky or uncomfortable questions they wish they could ask these groups of people, but never had the courage to ask in person. By putting these questions directly to our guests, You Can't Ask That features confronting, moving and surprising answers to the awkward questions we often judge people by. You Can't Ask That is moving, insightful and refreshingly inappropriate, offering some of the most judged and least understood people in our community a platform to speak directly to Australia.
- 2016-2022
- 7 seasons
- Documentary
You Can't Ask That is about 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 marginalized people in our country: short statured, wheelchair users, transgender, Muslims, ex-prisoners, fat, Indigenous, sex workers, terminally ill, and people in polyamorous relationships. You Can't Ask That invited Australians to anonymously send in the naive, cheeky or uncomfortable questions they wish they could ask these groups of people, but never had the courage to ask in person. By putting these questions directly to our guests, You Can't Ask That features confronting, moving and surprising answers to the awkward questions we often judge people by. You Can't Ask That is moving, insightful and refreshingly inappropriate, offering some of the most judged and least understood people in our community a platform to speak directly to Australia.
Season 7 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 2022
Episode 1
Bogans
30 mins
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.
Episode 2
Postnatal Depression
30 mins
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.
Episode 3
Gay Men
30 mins
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.
Episode 4
Models
31 mins
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 and least understood professions.
Episode 5
Prescription Drug Addiction
30 mins
'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.
Episode 6
Porn Stars
32 mins
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.
Episode 7
Dementia
30 mins
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.
