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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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112: Robert Whittaker (Pt B)

#TheHowieGames | The first man from Australia / New Zealand to hold a UFC Championship belt, Robert Whittaker is as friendly away from the octagon, as he is fierce in it. Mixed martial arts is a very tough caper. Rob’s descriptions of the physical and mental stress he puts himself through, both in preparing to fight, then during the bouts themselves, left me in awe. I’m often asked by listeners to recommend an episode. This is one. ❤️ Follow the Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

Nov 25, 202036 min

112: Robert Whittaker (Player Profile)

#TheHowieGames | The first man from Australia / New Zealand to hold a UFC Championship belt, Robert Whittaker is as friendly away from the octagon, as he is fierce in it. One of my favourite eps, Rob's full chat will drop next Thursday. Here's 'The Reaper's" Player Profile, including his love of pyjamas, video games and the new skill he is trying to master! Follow the Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow the Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@t...

Nov 18, 202017 min

📞 The Howie Games Hotline - #4

Welcome along to The Howie Hotline Number 4. Your questions, our answers...Enjoy! Record a question and send it in to the hotline number and get yourself on the show. (WhatsApp preferred) ☎️ 043-howie-01 (0434-694-301) ☎️ No question too big or small! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 202041 min

111: Martin Tyler (Pt A)

#TheHowieGames | This week, one of the most recognisable voices in world sport. A man that is synonymous with football, Martin Tyler. Like many in the media, Martin had a sliding doors moment that led him onto the path he has so successfully forged in broadcasting. In this episode, Martin describes in detail how he went from being a footballer himself, to spending over 40 years talking about the game and its players. We cover so much in this episode…from the very first match he called, to World ...

Nov 11, 202043 min

111: Martin Tyler (Pt B)

#TheHowieGames | This week, one of the most recognisable voices in world sport. A man that is synonymous with football, Martin Tyler. Like many in the media, Martin had a sliding doors moment that led him onto the path he has so successfully forged in broadcasting. In this episode, Martin describes in detail how he went from being a footballer himself, to spending over 40 years talking about the game and its players. We cover so much in this episode…from the very first match he called, to World ...

Nov 11, 202038 min

111: Martin Tyler (Player Profile)

#TheHowieGames | Martin Tyler is one of the most recognised broadcast voices in world sport. From World Cup's to the English Premier League and everything in between, he's been the voice of football for over 40 years. Martin's full episode drops next week, but meanwhile, here's some fun gear with Martin's Player Profile. Follow the Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow the Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegames See omnystudio.com/liste...

Nov 04, 202014 min

110: Marc Leishman (Pt A)

#TheHowieGames | Marc Leishman is a 5-time winner on the USPGA tour. Born and raised in Warrnambool, Marc has retained that low key, friendly, self-deprecating country approach to life. He may be playing week-in week-out on the world’s most storied courses, against the likes of Tiger, Phil, Dustin, Rory and crew - for mega dollars - but by gee, the man known as 'Leish' seems unaffected by it all. This is a story about golf, what it takes to succeed, and a look behind the scenes of the biggest to...

Oct 28, 202038 min

110: Marc Leishman (Pt B)

#TheHowieGames | Marc Leishman is a 5-time winner on the USPGA tour. Born and raised in Warrnambool, Marc has retained that low key, friendly, self-deprecating country approach to life. He may be playing week-in week-out on the world’s most storied courses, against the likes of Tiger, Phil, Dustin, Rory and crew - for mega dollars - but by gee, the man known as 'Leish' seems unaffected by it all. This is a story about golf, what it takes to succeed, and a look behind the scenes of the biggest to...

Oct 28, 202037 min

109: Tony Hawk (Part A)

#TheHowieGames | Tony Hawk. Tony Hawk! BANG!! This man transcends his sport. The greatest skateboarder the world has ever seen. Tony is the undoubted GOAT of his domain. "The Birdman" revolutionised his sport, both on his board and in the boardroom. From being an outlier in an outlying sport, Tony went on to pioneer athlete involvement in video games, completed a ten year quest to perform the 900, appeared on the Simpsons, dominated competition and basically became the face of so called "extreme...

Oct 21, 202039 min

109: Tony Hawk (Part B)

#TheHowieGames | Tony Hawk. Tony Hawk! BANG!! This man transcends his sport. The greatest skateboarder the world has ever seen. Tony is the undoubted GOAT of his domain. "The Birdman" revolutionised his sport, both on his board and in the boardroom. From being an outlier in an outlying sport, Tony went on to pioneer athlete involvement in video games, completed a ten year quest to perform the 900, appeared on the Simpsons, dominated competition and basically became the face of so called "extreme...

Oct 21, 202035 min

109: Tony Hawk (Player Profile)

#TheHowieGames | Tony Hawk is the greatest skateboarder the world has ever seen...This man is the GOAT! First to do the 900, revolutionised his sport, and now a highly successful businessman. The Birdman's full episode is out next Thursday...in the meantime, enjoy extremely hard hitting questions with this ripper of a player profile. ------------ Follow the Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow the Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegame...

Oct 14, 202013 min

📞 The Howie Games Hotline - #3

It's back! The Howie Hotline edition 3! Your questions, my answers. PLUS we reveal who the next guest is on the show...I'm pumped for this! Record a question and send it in to the hotline number and get yourself on the show. (WhatsApp preferred) ☎️ 043-howie-01 (0434-694-301) ☎️ No question too big or small! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 12, 202031 min

108: Wasim Akram (Part A)

#TheHowieGames | Wasim Akram is a true superstar of world cricket. A captain of his country, a World Cup winner and viewed by many of his contemporaries as the best bowler they faced. The ‘Sultan of Swing’ has an incredible story to tell. From being plucked from obscurity to play international cricket, the art of bowling, dealing with grief, cricket in the '80s and '90s, stepping into commentary and plenty more. Funny dude is the great Wasim! ❤️ ------------ Follow the Howie Games on Instagram: ...

Oct 07, 202041 min

108: Wasim Akram (Part B)

#TheHowieGames | Wasim Akram is a true superstar of world cricket. A captain of his country, a World Cup winner and viewed by many of his contemporaries as the best bowler they faced. The ‘Sultan of Swing’ has an incredible story to tell. From being plucked from obscurity to play international cricket, the art of bowling, dealing with grief, cricket in the '80s and '90s, stepping into commentary and plenty more. Funny dude is the great Wasim! ❤️ ------------ Follow the Howie Games on Instagram: ...

Oct 07, 202045 min

108: Wasim Akram (Player Profile)

#TheHowieGames | Widely regarded by his peers as the best they faced, Wasim Akram is a true great of the game of cricket. He bowled with heat, skill, swing and venom. Plus, he could whack it a mile! Wasim’s full ep drops next Thursday. Enjoy his player profile. It will make you giggle! ❤️ ------------ Follow the Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow the Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegames See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Sep 30, 202011 min

107: Valentine Holmes (Part A)

#TheHowieGames | Valentine Holmes has a remarkable story to tell. In just his 3rd NRL season, Valentine won the premiership with the Sharks. In his 4th, he was representing Australia with the Kangaroos and lit up Origin with a 3-try performance in the 2017 decider. Then at the end of just his 5th season, as one of the game’s biggest stars, Val walked away from the NRL to chase an even bigger dream in the NFL. Now that is a courageous decision. This is a story of an athlete who has never been afr...

Sep 23, 202046 min

107: Valentine Holmes (Part B)

#TheHowieGames | Valentine Holmes has a remarkable story to tell. In just his 3rd NRL season, Valentine won the premiership with the Sharks. In his 4th, he was representing Australia with the Kangaroos and lit up Origin with a 3-try performance in the 2017 decider. Then at the end of just his 5th season, as one of the game’s biggest stars, Val walked away from the NRL to chase an even bigger dream in the NFL. Now that is a courageous decision. This is a story of an athlete who has never been afr...

Sep 23, 202043 min

📞 The Howie Games Hotline - #2

It's back! The Howie Hotline edition 2. Your questions, my answers. Record a question and send it in to the hotline number and get yourself on the show. (WhatsApp preferred) ☎️ 043-howie-01 (0434-694-301) ☎️ No question too big or small! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 21, 202034 min

107: Valentine Holmes (Player Profile)

#TheHowieGames | At just 25 years of age, Valentine Holmes has already had a spectacular rugby league career. A flag with the Sharks, a hat trick in origin footy and a phenomenal start to his Kangaroos career. Oh yeah, he's also had a crack at the NFL! Valentine's full ep drops next Thursday, but here's his old school Player Profile to get you in the mood.❤️ ------ Follow The Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow The Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tikto...

Sep 16, 202013 min

106: Mark Philippoussis (Pt A)

#TheHowieGames | On the court, Mark Philippoussis, was must watch. Booming serves, charging into the net, all or nothing passing shots. Tennis the way it should be played! Few people get to live a life as packed full of experiences as Mark has. His stories from a life where every door was open to him aren't told to big note himself. Mark explains how the lessons he learnt along the way, on his at times wild ride, have shaped him into the man he is today. That man is committed to his family, has ...

Sep 09, 202055 min

106: Mark Philippoussis (Pt B)

#TheHowieGames | On the court, Mark Philippoussis, was must watch. Booming serves, charging into the net, all or nothing passing shots. Tennis the way it should be played! Few people get to live a life as packed full of experiences as Mark has. His stories from a life where every door was open to him aren't told to big note himself. Mark explains how the lessons he learnt along the way, on his at times wild ride, have shaped him into the man he is today. That man is committed to his family, has ...

Sep 09, 202056 min

106: Mark Philippoussis (Player Profile)

#TheHowieGames | The Scud, The Poo, Flip, Echidna....whatever you call him, Mark Philippoussis is a legend of Australian tennis having helped take his country to 2 Davis Cup victories. Before his full episode drops next Thursday, get up to speed on some of the lesser known facts of the great man in his player profile. Let's go! ❤️🎾 ------ Follow The Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow The Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegames Find ...

Sep 02, 202016 min

📞 The Howie Games Hotline - #1

The inaugural Howie Games Hotline episode! 🔥 Your questions to anything, my answers. Record a question and send it in to the hotline number and get yourself on the next edition. (WhatsApp preferred) ☎️ 043-howie-01 (0434-694-301) ☎️ You know it makes sense! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 31, 202030 min

105: Steve Smith (Pt A)

#TheHowieGames | Steve Smith is a once in a generation cricketer. One of the greatest batsmen the game has ever seen. Steve is also a wonderful fella. This ep covers Smithy's early days in the nets with his Dad, the international stage, believing in your game, the passing of his great mate Phillip Hughes, an in-depth discussion on batting, the toughest of times, Joffra and The Ashes and the work Steve is doing with Gus Worland and Gotcha For Life in trying to help prevent youth suicide. The vide...

Aug 26, 202056 min

105: Steve Smith (Pt B)

#TheHowieGames | Steve Smith is a once in a generation cricketer. One of the greatest batsmen the game has ever seen. Steve is also a wonderful fella. This ep covers Smithy's early days in the nets with his Dad, the international stage, believing in your game, the passing of his great mate Phillip Hughes, an in-depth discussion on batting, the toughest of times, Joffra and The Ashes and the work Steve is doing with Gus Worland and Gotcha For Life in trying to help prevent youth suicide. The vide...

Aug 26, 20201 hr 7 min

Episode 105: Steve Smith (Player Profile)

#TheHowieGames | If you haven't checked out our new content, The Player Profile, then it is time to! Steve Smith's full ep drops next Thursday, but in this player profile, you will hear about Smithy's love of chocolate, why his first job lasted 3 shifts, his greatest fear and much more. One of the world's best cricketers, as you have never heard him before! ❤️ ------ Follow The Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow The Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tik...

Aug 19, 202013 min

104: Scotty James (Pt A)

#TheHowieGames | Scotty James is the best snowboarder on the planet. At age 26, he lives in a world very different to the majority of our guests - A world of social media relevance, sponsor content and image. Scotty, love him to bits, rebels against this modern approach where he can. He is unashamedly forging his own path, doing everything in his power to be the best athlete he can be. This is a deep thinking young man with a fantastically positive view of the world. Enjoy. ❤️ ------ Follow The ...

Aug 12, 202056 min

104: Scotty James (Pt B)

#TheHowieGames | Scotty James is the best snowboarder on the planet. At age 26, he lives in a world very different to the majority of our guests - A world of social media relevance, sponsor content and image. Scotty, love him to bits, rebels against this modern approach where he can. He is unashamedly forging his own path, doing everything in his power to be the best athlete he can be. This is a deep thinking young man with a fantastically positive view of the world. Enjoy. ❤️ ------ Follow The ...

Aug 12, 202041 min

104: Scotty James (Player Profile)

#TheHowieGames | Scotty James is the best snowboarder on the planet. At age 26, he lives in a world very different to the majority of our guests - A world of social media relevance, sponsor content and image. Scotty, love him to bits, rebels against this modern approach where he can. He is unashamedly forging his own path, doing everything in his power to be the best athlete he can be. This is a deep thinking young man with a fantastically positive view of the world. Enjoy. ❤️ ------ Follow The ...

Aug 05, 202011 min

103: Ian Baker-Finch (Pt A)

#TheHowieGames | This journey through Ian's life has something for everyone. The early days cruising to tournaments in his valiant, all the way to the world stage playing with the likes of Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson and later, a young Tiger Woods. Finchy tells some great stories about his crowning moment when he won the 1991 Open Championship. He is also brutally honest about how he lost his game and the pain that caused him, as well as his current life in the commentary box. You will not meet...

Jul 29, 202042 min
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