Episode 1488 I Folded: My Vaccine Regret, Heart Attack & Life After COVID Jabs

Murray Stewart presents episode 1,488 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs, a candid solo episode that moves between personal testimony, current events and sporting optimism. He opens with a frank account of changing his mind about COVID-19 vaccines under pressure, how he later suffered a major heart attack and strokes after three jabs, and why he now avoids further vaccination and hospital exposure. Murray discusses risks he sees in hospitals (including references to Newcastle’s mold and bacterial problems), and shares how medical experiences have reshaped his life and choices. The episode also covers lighter and public-interest topics: the return of the football season (AFL and NRL), Murray’s enthusiasm for St Kilda and the value he places on following sport and world events to stay interesting and engaged. He explains why sport provides a welcome distraction and community connection. Murray expresses a deep fascination with the Middle East conflict, military tactics and high-tech weaponry — recounting the reported submarine torpedo strike on an Iranian warship, the dynamics of missile interception and the terrifying realities civilians face under siren warnings. He admires fighter pilots and reflects on whether he might have pursued that life himself, wondering aloud about the presence of female fighter pilots. Finally, Murray speaks about the future of the podcast, saying he’ll trial changes over the next month and inviting listener feedback (phone: 0407-256-428 or via Podbean contact). He asks whether a co-host or new format might refresh the show and encourages listeners to get involved with sport and world events to become more interesting conversationalists.