Todd Sampson's Why? (2026 - 2026)

At undisclosed locations around the world, 'preppers' are skilling up and hunkering down. They're getting ready for the end of days with purpose-built bunkers, stockpiled weapons, food stores and survival training. We meet a family preparing for the absolute worst.

We meet devout members of the Aetherius Society, an international religion that believes life on Earth is guided by advanced extra-terrestrial civilisations existing in other realms on planets in our solar system.

How did risking your life become a hobby? Combine a healthy dose of social media, the addictive rush of adrenaline, and the rise in extreme sports, like free climbing and BASE jumping, and you might get close to an answer.