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The Howie Games

Where the biggest names in the world of sport go one-on-one with sports journalist Mark Howard. From ultimate highs to tear-jerking lows, Howie lifts the lid on the real stories behind the headlines. He sits down with the biggest names in Australian & world sport, finding out how they started out, what makes them tick, how they deal with the big wins and the big losses, and how they take on sport and life from here.

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65: Ellyse Perry (Pt B)

#TheHowieGames | It's not overstating the case, to call Ellyse Perry a phenomenon. At aged 16, she became the youngest ever cricketer to represent Australia. Two weeks later, she debuted for the Australian Women's Football Team, The Matildas. As a 19 year old she was player of the match as Australia won the the T20 Cricket World Cup. As a 20 year old Perry scored for the Matildas at The FIFA Women's World Cup. Wow! Ellyse is a hero to countless kids and adults. She has been an integral part in s...

Jan 30, 201944 min

64: Ian Thorpe

#TheHowieGames | Ian Thorpe OAM. At the age of 14 Ian Thorpe shot to fame as the youngest male swimmer to ever represent Australia. His star continued to rise to the very top as the winner of five Olympic gold medals. Ian’s life has never been far from the headlines - whether it is breaking world records, winning medals, retiring, coming back – ‘The Thorpedo’ has attacked life with a passion few athletes can match. A giant of Australian sport, enjoy Ian Thorpe OAM. ------ Follow The Howie Games ...

Jan 16, 20191 hr 8 min

63: Shane Warne (Pt A)

#TheHowieGames | A man who needs no introduction - Shane Warne. Many of you will know Warnie for his wickets, the headlines and his uncanny ability in commentary box to predict what’s about to unfold. Shane is extremely polite to everyone, doesn’t take himself too seriously and enjoys life to the absolute fullest. One of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Century, The Howie Games proudly presents Shane Keith Warne. Shane’s autobiography ‘No Spin’ Is available now. ------ Follow The Howie Games on...

Jan 02, 201937 min

63: Shane Warne (Pt B)

#TheHowieGames | A man who needs no introduction - Shane Warne. Many of you will know Warnie for his wickets, the headlines and his uncanny ability in commentary box to predict what’s about to unfold. Shane is extremely polite to everyone, doesn’t take himself too seriously and enjoys life to the absolute fullest. One of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Century, The Howie Games proudly presents Shane Keith Warne. Shane’s autobiography ‘No Spin’ Is available now. ------ Follow The Howie Games on...

Jan 02, 201942 min

62: Anthony Mundine

#TheHowieGames | Anthony ‘The Man’ Mundine. This is the story of an athlete that has achieved what few can lay claim too – to be a force in 2 completely separate professional sports. The former NRL Premiership player has also held the WBA super-middleweight title, the IBO middleweight title and the WBA interim super-welterweight title. ‘The Man’ will continue to divide opinion so please have a listen with an open mind before you form yours. Jeff Horn will fight Anthony Mundine on November 30 in ...

Nov 21, 201857 min

61: Joel Parkinson

#TheHowieGames |Australian surfing star and 2012 world champion Joel Parkinson announced earlier this year that he will retire at the end of the WSL season. A 17-year veteran of the Championship Tour his style and grace on the board will be missed. Joel’s journey to the top is a story of hanging in there when many would have given up. Four times Joel was runner-up in the World Title race. Four times his dream was crushed. Four times he watched someone else lift up the trophy. However, in 2012 Jo...

Nov 14, 20181 hr 8 min

60: Leisel Jones

#TheHowieGames | 4-time Olympian Leisel Jones is a legend of her sport. Her career includes 14 individual world records, 9 Olympic medals including 3 Gold, 7 World Championships titles, 10 Commonwealth Games Gold medals and 23 National titles. Leisel started with nothing but through hard work and determination finished her career with everything. This is a story of never giving up and of overcoming adversity time and time again. ------ Follow The Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

Nov 07, 20181 hr 36 min

59: Andrew Symonds

#TheHowieGames | One of the most requested Howie Games guests of all time… Andrew ‘Roy’ Symonds. Incredibly talented, dashing, entertaining, laid back – take your pick! People tend to congregate around the great man, and it’s not hard to see why. He is a funny, funny man! ------ Follow The Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow The Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegames Find Howie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkHoward03/ Foll...

Oct 31, 20181 hr 31 min

58: Ben Simmons

#TheHowieGames | Ben Simmons - Our guest this week is Ben Simmons, a young man, that in a very short period of time, has become one of the biggest names in Australian sport, due to his performances for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. So big has Ben’s impact been, that locally, he is the first Australian face of the wildly successful NBA2K video game, which is celebrating its 20 year anniversary. The Howie Games thanks NBA2K for making this interview possible. This episode involved flying to S...

Oct 24, 201828 min

57: Tim Paine

#TheHowieGames | Tim Paine - This week's guest is a wonderful example of perseverance. At the start of the last Aussie summer he couldn’t get a game for Tasmania. By the end of it he was the Australian test cricket captain.Extraordinary. His name is Tim Paine. Tim is fiercely competitive on the field and extremely warm and friendly off it. His life will change this summer. He will go from being a cricketer that many sports fans don’t know too much about, to being the face of the Aussie team as i...

Oct 17, 20181 hr 40 min

56: Cyril Rioli

#TheHowieGames | Cyril Rioli - the Champ from the Tiwi Islands plays footy like he is still a kid in the park. Hangers, impossible goals and crazy tackles. The audacious and ridiculous is almost the norm for a man who prefers to let his football do the talking. In the middle of the 2018 season Cyril shocked the AFL world. After 189 games, 4 premierships and all sorts of individual awards, Cyril called it quits mid season. The reason for the decision? Well it’s not a simple one line explanation. ...

Oct 10, 20181 hr 28 min

55: Craig Lowndes

#TheHowieGames | Craig Lowndes. A 3-time Supercar series champion and 6-time Bathurst winner. Craig is the most positive, warm, engaging athlete I have ever dealt with. Win, lose or draw - the man’s demeanor never seems to change. He is always ready with a smile and a kind word to everyone. A man who just loves to race. This ep was recorded in conjunction with Network Ten at Craig’s place in Queensland. ------ Follow The Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follo...

Oct 03, 20181 hr 27 min

54: Ray ‘Rabs’ Warren

#TheHowieGames | Ray Warren is the voice of rugby league. A phenomenal sports commentator who always seems to say the right thing at the right time. He is a fitting guest in Grand Final week in Australia. The man universally known as ‘Rabs’ is a natural story teller. He is loved by his audience for his down to earth manner and the fact he enjoys a bet, a beer, his mates, his family and sport. In this episode Ray reflects on his journey, from make believe commentary calls as a kid to living his d...

Sep 26, 20181 hr 30 min

53: Justin Langer

#TheHowieGames | Newly appointed Australian men’s cricket coach Justin Langer is a man who just loves cricket. In his playing days JL revelled in singing the team song, playing with his mates and wearing his baggy green cap. After speaking to Justin, it’s pretty obvious that the team could not be in better hands and if the coach is anything like he is in this podcast the team will having a few laughs along the way as well. In this episode JL chats about his passion for the game, taking on Mike G...

Sep 19, 20181 hr 34 min

52: Andrew Bogut

#TheHowieGames | The Howie Games returns for a brand new season with Australian basketball superstar Andrew Bogut. This chat tracks Andrew’s journey from a young man who couldn’t make rep sides - all the way through to an NBA Championship. You’ll hear about Lebron James, Steph Curry, teamwork, the business of the NBA and a whole lot more. ------ Follow The Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow The Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegames...

Sep 12, 20181 hr 25 min

51: Jarrod Lyle

This interview was recorded in March 2017. Excerpts from the chat have been featured in ‘The Moment: Jarrod Lyle’, however large parts have remained unheard. We’ve decided, with Briony Lyle's blessing, to release this full interview so you can truly understand what a spectacular man Jarrod was. Over his journey, Jarrod was supported by - and in turn supported - the brilliant Australian charity Challenge. Please go to challenge.org.au to donate. Alternatively, there is a GoFundMe page to help sup...

Aug 14, 20181 hr 20 min

The Moment - Jason McCartney - Pt 1

On October 12, 2002, the Sari Club in Bali was ripped apart by a terrorist attack. AFL footballer Jason McCartney was in the club at the time. From a young man growing up dreaming of playing League footy, to lying in a hospital bed fighting for his life, this is a story of tragedy, courage and iron will. Jason's return match became so much more to Australia than a game of footy. It became a symbol of hope, healing and some rare light in what had been such a dark time for so many Australians and ...

Jun 05, 201840 min

The Moment - Jason McCartney - Pt 2

On October 12, 2002, the Sari Club in Bali was ripped apart by a terrorist attack. AFL footballer Jason McCartney was in the club at the time. From a young man growing up dreaming of playing League footy, to lying in a hospital bed fighting for his life, this is a story of tragedy, courage and iron will. Jason's return match became so much more to Australia than a game of footy. It became a symbol of hope, healing and some rare light in what had been such a dark time for so many Australians and ...

Jun 05, 201827 min

The Moment - The Fight - Pt 1

The Moment: The Fight tells the story of two men from opposite sides of the world, chasing the same dream. Step into the ring with Australian World Champion Jeff Horn and challenger Gary Corcoran as the true brutally and beauty of boxing is revealed. One fighter will triumph while the other will be left with nothing. This podcast features interviews with the boxing world’s biggest names with unfiltered, ringside access to Horn’s first world title defense in Brisbane. It’s the story of one fight,...

Apr 11, 201845 min

The Moment - The Fight - Pt 2

The Moment: The Fight tells the story of two men from opposite sides of the world, chasing the same dream. Step into the ring with Australian World Champion Jeff Horn and challenger Gary Corcoran as the true brutally and beauty of boxing is revealed. One fighter will triumph while the other will be left with nothing. This podcast features interviews with the boxing world’s biggest names with unfiltered, ringside access to Horn’s first world title defense in Brisbane. It’s the story of one fight,...

Apr 11, 201839 min

50: Aaron Finch

#TheHowieGames | Episode 50! Aaron Finch gets us to a half century of the Howie Games. A man who can destroy bowling attacks like few others. Finchy is one of the new generation of cricketers born into the Twenty 20 revolution. In what has been an extraordinarily tough few weeks for Australian cricket, Finchy talks about what it’s like to see a few of his good mates go through some very difficult times, and what his thoughts are on the whole situation. We also chat about the life of a modern cri...

Apr 04, 20181 hr 31 min

49: Anna Meares

#TheHowieGames | It has been a tough week for Australian sports fans, and there is nobody better in the country to get you back on the right track than cycling superstar Anna Meares. She is a 3-time Olympian, 2-time Gold medalist with 5 Olympic medals, a ten time world champion across four different disciplines and a five time Commonwealth Games champion. Her story is one of hardwork, financial physical and emotional stress. Complete with crushing losses and inspiring wins. ------ Follow The How...

Mar 28, 20181 hr 32 min

48: Lewis Hamilton

#TheHowieGames | The man who inspired the Howie Games in the first place – Four-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton – features in this special bonus episode of The Howie Games. Although short on time Lewis is warm, friendly thoughtful and really good fun. Lewis talks about his rise up the ranks of Formula 1, what it takes to be the best and his famous bling. Thanks to Channel 10, Mercedes and Petronas for making this chat happen. ------ Follow The Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagra...

Mar 24, 201819 min

47: Robbie Maddison

#TheHowieGames | Robbie Maddison – A giant in the world of extreme sports. His stunts are absolutely legendary – back flipping the Tower Bridge in London, scaling the Arc de Triomphe in Vegas and surfing Teahupo'o – on his motorbike! Robbie is a man who confronts death frequently. The way he talks about it, rationalises it and thinks about is a phenomenal insight into the mind of people who are prepared to risk everything to chase their dreams. If you have fears that you struggle to confront, Ro...

Mar 21, 201855 min

The Moment - Mick Fanning - Pt 1

On November 6, 2007 - a decade before he fought off a shark - Mick Fanning awoke in Brazil, his lifelong dream within touching distance. However, Mick’s journey to the pinnacle of the surfing world was anything but easy. This is the story of sacrifice and triumph. A story of dealing with unimaginable tragedy and coming out the other side. The story of One Title, One Moment. ------ Follow The Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow The Howie Games on TikTok: h...

Mar 19, 201822 min

The Moment - Mick Fanning - Pt 2

On November 6, 2007 - a decade before he fought off a shark - Mick Fanning awoke in Brazil, his lifelong dream within touching distance. However, Mick’s journey to the pinnacle of the surfing world was anything but easy. This is the story of sacrifice and triumph. A story of dealing with unimaginable tragedy and coming out the other side. The story of One Title, One Moment. ------ Follow The Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow The Howie Games on TikTok: h...

Mar 19, 201822 min

46: Alan Jones

#TheHowieGames | 1980 Formula 1 World Champion Alan Jones. Fast, flamboyant and fearless. A man's man who says it exactly how he sees it. This is the story of a boy who grew up in Melbourne dreaming of taking on the best drivers on the planet. Without money or a distinguishable pathway, AJ not only took on the best of Formula 1 - he beat them. Next week: Robbie Maddison ------ Follow The Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow The Howie Games on TikTok: https...

Jan 31, 20181 hr 18 min

45: Pat Cash

#TheHowieGames | This week's guest: 1987 Wimbledon champion Pat Cash! Pat has inspired countless of people with his flair, attitude and win at all costs approach. However, the journey hasn't always been easy for Pat. In this episode he talks openly about the tough times - injuries, drugs, mental health problems, relationships and the pressure of being labelled the next big thing. Pat is passionate, articulate, warm, funny and still absolutely in love with the game of tennis. NEXT WEEK: ALAN JONE...

Jan 24, 20181 hr 35 min

44: Jelena Dokic

#TheHowieGames | This week The Howie Games features a truly remarkable person: Jelena Dokic. Jelena has recently released a book entitled 'Unbreakable' which details her tennis journey living under the terrifying shadow of her abusive father. In this episode, Jelena bravely reflects upon her painful and traumatic childhood and adolescence. The aim of The Howie Games is to inspire and motivate which often involves facing the difficult topics head-on. This is a story of a person who has overcome u...

Jan 17, 20181 hr 4 min

43: Sam Groth

#TheHowieGames | On the eve of his retirement from professional tennis it's an honour to welcome Sam Groth to The Howie Games. Sam has spent the majority of the past 12 years on tour - with some brilliant results in the major tournaments and the Davis Cup. In this episode Sam talks about playing against the legends of the game, match-fixing approaches, walking away from tennis to play footy, drinking to cope and what representing Australia means to him. No matter what challenges have been thrown...

Jan 10, 20181 hr 12 min
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