This episode, former Rugby Australia, Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs and Netball NZ CEO, Raelene Castle, takes "The Ball and All" boys on a behind the scenes look into what goes into running a major sporting organisation. Born in Wagga, to parents with an incredible sporting pedigree, Raelene’s back story sets the scene for the heights she went onto scale in a historically male dominated arena - from overcoming personal adversity and dealing with discrimination to offering insights from her life ...
Jun 23, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 12
This episode, a Hawthorn great who took part in two AFL premiership wins and played 200 games - Brad Sewell - drops into the shed. From a humble family farm in Ballarat to the bright lights of the MCG, Sewell achieved what many dream of, but very few attain. "The Ball and All" boys discover what it was like playing amongst some of the all time greats of the game, go behind the scenes to uncover what went into creating one of the greatest club dynasties in recent memory, and get a ‘fly on the wal...
Jun 18, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This episode, the producer of Rip Curl's "The Search" and former editor of Tracks, Waves and Surfing World magazines, Vaughan Blakey, takes “The Ball and All” boys on a surf trip from Billinudgel to the Australian surfing magazine scene at the height of its paper form powers in the 1990s and beyond. Find out just how far a surf journalist will go to unveil a good story as Blakey bares all to former Wallaby, Berrick Barnes, his good friend and sports business mentor, Steve "Condo" Condon, and for...
Jun 05, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This episode, sports commentator and former Australian Netball Team Captain, Liz Ellis, takes us through her journey towards becoming the most capped netball player in Australian history, and beyond. From the 'sliding door' moments that shaped her career, to the focus required to wear down one of netball's fiercest competitors, and all the fun of raising 'chooks' named after former coaches, Liz takes "The Ball and All" boys - former Wallaby, Berrick Barnes, his good friend and sports business me...
May 29, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Australian Rugby League International, New South Wales State of Origin representative, and Manly Sea Eagles legend, Jamie "Killer" Lyon takes on "The Ball and All" boys with an all in that gives an insight into his Rugby League journey from the paddocks of Wee Waa to the world stage. With a special guest appearance from the legendary Rugby League administrator, John Quayle, who gives a green room insight into the iconic Tina Turner NRL performance, as well as all things bubble gum and footy card...
May 22, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this edition, the "Ball and All" boys are joined by former WCT pro surfer and Byron Bay local, Dan "Willsy" Wills as they discuss facing up to some of the world's most challenging waves; Aussies behaving robustly on tour; and the world class competitor’s enduring desire to chase down something big in retirement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 14, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In a wide-ranging discussion, former Queensland State of Origin representative and Fox Sports presenter, Ben Ikin, reflects upon his career highlights, both on the field and on our screens. Hosted by "The Ball and All" boys - former Wallaby, Berrick Barnes, sports business mentor, Steve "Condo" Condon, and former Junior World Surfing Champion, James "Woody" Wood - this episode uncovers an unexpected technicality that puts to bed any question about Ikin’s geographical claim to the Maroons jersey ...
May 09, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode the "The Ball and All" boys celebrate the international rugby career of former Wallaby, Berrick Barnes. Hosted by sports business mentor, Steve "Condo" Condon, and former Junior World Surfing Champion, James "Woody" Wood, the boys reflect on Berrick's unique journey to the international rugby stage. This retirement tribute also includes a guest appearance from former Wallabies Coach, Robbie Deans, and - importantly - speculates about just where "Barnesy" might turn up when local ...
Apr 29, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 4
This episode was recorded as dawn broke after Rugby Australia's Raelene Castle had fallen. To reflect on the impact of these events and look for answers about how to find success in sporting administration, "The Ball and All" boys tracked down Melbourne Storm General Manager, Frank Ponissi - together they explored: unexpected insights into player journeys; dream destinations for truly inspirational junkets; and speculated about who will be the Storm’s most celebrated player at the culmination of...
Apr 26, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 3
If you love talking all things sport join "The Ball and All" boys, former Wallaby, Berrick Barnes, and his good friend and sports business mentor, Steve "Condo" Condon - along with current and former sporting stars, coaches and local identities - as they dissect the latest sporting news from a farm shed just outside Lennox Head. In this week's episode, Lennox Head-based former junior World Surfing Champion, James Wood, returns to the panel as they are joined by Wallabies Assistant Coach, Scott W...
Apr 22, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 2
If you love talking all things sport join "The Ball and All" boys, former Wallaby, Berrick Barnes, and his good friend and sports business mentor, Steve "Condo" Condon - along with current and former sporting stars, coaches and local identities - as they dissect the latest sporting news from a farm shed just outside Lennox Head. In this week's episode the boys are joined by their inaugural guest, Lennox Head-based former Junior World Surfing Champion, James Wood, as they explore sport in the tim...
Apr 18, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 1
