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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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Episodes

Artist Series 15: 🎼 Vance Joy (Player Profile)

Melbourne born sensation Vance Joy joins Howie ahead of his Australian tour for his Player Profile! Quite fitting for the ex-VFL footballer, turned rockstar! Vance Joy's Australian Tour starts on October 29 - you can get your tickets at https://www.vancejoy.com . So, as you purchase your tickets, have a listen to one of the most well-rounded Player Profiles in the history of the Howie Games! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 25, 20228 min

165: Ange Postecoglou (Part A) - THE NEXT CHAPTER

Talk about taking opportunities with both hands. Ange Postecoglou had all but conceded that his dream of coaching in Europe had passed him by, until Scottish powerhouse, and one of the world's most famous football club's, Celtic called. The appointment was met with all sorts of doubt, but the former Socceroos coach and proud Melbournian remarkably took Celtic back to Championship glory. From his successful time in Tokyo and his journey to Glasgow, and everything in between, Ange's next chapter i...

Oct 19, 202242 min

165: Ange Postecoglou (Part B) - THE NEXT CHAPTER

Talk about taking opportunities with both hands. Ange Postecoglou had all but conceded that his dream of coaching in Europe had passed him by, until Scottish powerhouse, and one of the world's most famous football club's, Celtic called. The appointment was met with all sorts of doubt, but the former Socceroos coach and proud Melbournian remarkably took Celtic back to Championship glory. From his successful time in Tokyo and his journey to Glasgow, and everything in between, Ange's next chapter i...

Oct 19, 202244 min

165: Ange Postecoglou (Player Profile)

Big Ange would run home from school to watch The Brady Bunch. That's right, The Brady Bunch. And he is going to serve up Uber Eats to Muhammad Ali. This is a fun and bubbly Player Profile with the coach of one Europe's biggest football clubs. It's our very own, Ange Postecoglou. And it's awesome. ------------ 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 priv...

Oct 18, 202211 min

Artist Series 14: 📰 Robert Craddock (Part A)

A story teller, an amazing writer and a brilliant journalist, Crash takes us inside the art of sports journalism - all with modesty and humour, as only he knows how. From interviews around the world, one on one's in Warnie's room, to the biggest match fixing scandal cricket has ever seen and also meeting Mother Teresa with Steve Waugh, Crash has seen it all. He is brilliant as ever in the latest instalment of the Howie Games Artist Series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 17, 202240 min

Artist Series 14: 📰 Robert Craddock (Part B)

A story teller, an amazing writer and a brilliant journalist, Crash takes us inside the art of sports journalism - all with modesty and humour, as only he knows how. From interviews around the world in Warnie's room, to the biggest match fixing scandal cricket has ever seen and meeting Mother Teresa with Steve Waugh, Crash has seen it all. He is brilliant as ever in the latest instalment of the Howie Games Artist Series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 17, 202241 min

Artist Series 14: 📰 Robert Craddock (Player Profile)

It's a fun and fast moving Player Profile with plenty of twists and curls. Where does the nickname Crash come from? The perfect potato chip, a dodgy curry, two light beers and the country he still needs to visit. And where to find this engaging sports journalist on a day off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17, 202221 min

Artist Series 13: 🏎️ Grant Denyer (Part A)

From the farm, to motor racing, a journalist and becoming a television megastar. Grant Denyer has been on hand to report on some of the biggest disasters the world has ever seen, all while managing it with emotion. He is a television star with flare and care, with plenty of ups and plenty of low, lows as well. And keep your eye out for the unmissable Grant Denyer live tour coming up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 10, 20221 hr 6 min

Artist Series 13: 🏎️ Grant Denyer (Part B)

From the farm, to motor racing, a journalist and becoming a television megastar. Grant Denyer has been on hand to report on some of the biggest disasters the world has ever seen, all while managing it with emotion. He is a television star with flare and care, with plenty of ups and plenty of low, lows as well. And keep your eye out for the unmissable Grant Denyer live tour coming up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 10, 202247 min

Artist Series 13: 🏎️ Grant Denyer (Player Profile)

Mad Dog Denyer likes his rockstars to be rockstars. His culinary skills lack, but his knowledge of the room service game is first class. And from straightening board games at K-mart, to his very own board game. This Player Profile absolutely zings along! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 10, 202217 min

164: Jess Stenson (Part A)

In her 14th marathon and at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, this tough cookie, this mum, this legend, became and instant Australian icon. In one of the moments of the Games, and with her son Billy and husband Dylan cheering on the sidelines and all of Australia right behind her, she won gold. All, with a big smile on her face. She takes us through the mental, physical and emotional battle of running a marathon. Jess Stenson dreamt of representing her country in green and gold, and des...

Oct 05, 202254 min

164: Jess Stenson (Part B)

In her 14th marathon and at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, this tough cookie, this mum, this legend, became and instant Australian icon. In one of the moments of the Games, and with her son Billy and husband Dylan cheering on the sidelines and all of Australia right behind her, she won gold. All, with a big smile on her face. She takes us through the mental, physical and emotional battle of running a marathon. Jess Stenson dreamt of representing her country in green and gold, and des...

Oct 05, 202246 min

164: Jess Stenson (Player Profile)

Swoop Stenson runs through her favourite training Podcasts (Spoiler Alert: The Howie Games is in there), she lists her best tips to run a successful marathon and what she learned from Kobe Bryant. This marathon mum is a ripper! ------------ 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 information....

Oct 04, 202214 min

Artist Series 12: 🤣 Glenn Robbins (Part A)

A chat with Glenn Robbins is as insightful as it is fun. One of the most creative and funniest comedians in Australian history steps up for the next instalment of The Howie Games Artist Series. Uncle Arthur, Russell Coight, Kel Knight - we head into the life and times of these characters and so much, much more. Also amongst it all includes some special stories about our mate Shane, and some surfing chat as well. I hope you can get as many laughs as I did with this absolute Aussie superstar! Ladi...

Oct 03, 202250 min

Artist Series 12: 🤣 Glenn Robbins (Part B)

A chat with Glenn Robbins is as insightful as it is fun. One of the most creative and funniest comedians in Australian history steps up for the next instalment of The Howie Games Artist Series. Uncle Arthur, Russell Coight, Kel Knight. We head in to the life and times of these characters. Plus some special stories about our mate Shane, and some surfing chat as well. I hope you can get as many laughs as I did with this absolute Aussie superstar! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Oct 03, 202240 min

Artist Series 12: 🤣 Glenn Robbins (Player Profile)

Opening the batting with Boony, playing golf with AB for Australia, an illegal VW superbug that blew up, being happy with a gig worth thirty bucks and plenty more as we get to know one of the funniest men Australia has ever seen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 03, 202222 min

Artist Series 11: 📺 Tony Armstrong (Part A)

This athlete turned Logie winner is as cool as they come! He is a breakfast TV presenter, commentator and writer, plus a Barwon Heads Premiership Player and an all-round legend. Tony Armstrong played at three AFL football clubs and felt like a failure. He has worked hard to forge a successful career in the media. Tony is resilient, driven, hard working and plenty of fun. My word is he fun, one of those characters that just lights up a room with his laugh! He chats through his journey and all the...

Sep 26, 202257 min

Artist Series 11: 📺 Tony Armstrong (Part B)

This athlete turned Logie winner is as cool as they come! He is a breakfast TV presenter, commentator and writer, plus a Barwon Heads Premiership Player and an all-round legend. Tony Armstrong played at three AFL football clubs and felt like a failure. He has worked hard to forge a successful career in the media. Tony is resilient, driven, hard working and plenty of fun. My word is he fun, one of those characters that just lights up a room with his laugh! He chats through his journey and all the...

Sep 26, 202247 min

Artist Series 11: 📺 Tony Armstrong (Player Profile)

Welcome to Episode 11 of the Howie Games Artist Series! Where we celebrate people from the arts and their connection to sport! To kick off Season 2 of the Artist Series is Gold Logie winning legend, ABC Breakfast Sport anchor, commentator, writer and former footy player Tony Armstrong! Rigatoni, mufflers, boundary umpiring and a being a lead singer, plus the best ever answer to who is coming over for dinner. It's all a part of this legends kit bag. Enjoy Tonaaayyy! See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Sep 26, 202214 min

163: Andrew Johns (Part A)

Andrew "Joey" Johns is a Rugby League Immortal. He has made headlines on and off the Rugby League field, but thanks to Medicinal Cannabis company Levin Health, he has a stability in his life that he has rarely enjoyed ever before. Joey discusses his on field journey, and talks through exactly how he drove the Newcastle Knights to their first ever Premiership. He talks of the palpable passion for State of Origin and why it means so much, and opens up on varying physical and mental health issues a...

Sep 21, 202236 min

163: Andrew Johns (Part B)

Andrew "Joey" Johns is a Rugby League Immortal. He has made headlines on and off the Rugby League field, but thanks to Medicinal Cannabis company Levin Health, he has a stability in his life that he has rarely enjoyed ever before. Joey discusses his on field journey, and talks through exactly how he drove the Newcastle Knights to their first ever Premiership. He talks of the palpable passion for State of Origin and why it means so much, and opens up on varying physical and mental health issues a...

Sep 21, 202250 min

163: Andrew Johns (Player Profile)

Head around the world with NRL superstar Andrew "Joey" Johns with his best surf spots on the planet. Plus front row seats to the Guns and Roses and the impact of Shane Warne. ------------ 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 information....

Sep 14, 202210 min

162: Shaquille O'Neal (Part A)

Shaquille O'Neal is the biggest guest we have ever sat down with. Both physically enormous as well as a figurative phenomenon. Shaq is simply a world wide megastar. The 216cm former basketballer recently returned to Australia for the first time since 1993 and took the country by storm. And rightfully so. He is a four-time NBA Champion, an Olympic Gold medallist, an NBA Hall of Famer, a business man, a movie star, a DJ and a family man and was kind enough to step through it all and more during tw...

Sep 12, 202241 min

162: Shaquille O'Neal (Part B)

Shaquille O'Neal is the biggest guest we have ever sat down with. Both physically enormous as well as a figurative phenomenon. Shaq is simply a world wide megastar. The 216cm former basketballer recently returned to Australia for the first time since 1993 and took the country by storm. And rightfully so. He is a four-time NBA Champion, an Olympic Gold medallist, an NBA Hall of Famer, a business man, a movie star, a DJ and a family man and was kind enough to step through it all and more during tw...

Sep 12, 202237 min

161: James Hird (Part A)

James Hird is back telling stories, laughing and loving footy and family. The former number 5 for the Bombers was kind enough to take a couple of hours out of his life to talk about his love for Essendon, what went wrong as coach, what he learnt, his future aspirations, business and family. One thing is for sure, the most decorated footballer in the history of the Essendon Football Club has needed more courage off the field to get back to normality than he required on the field. He is open and h...

Sep 07, 202252 min

161: James Hird (Part B)

James Hird is back telling stories, laughing and loving footy and family. The former number 5 for the Bombers was kind enough to take a couple of hours out of his life to talk about his love for Essendon, what went wrong as coach, what he learnt, his future aspirations, business and family. One thing is for sure, the most decorated footballer in the history of the Essendon Football Club has needed more courage off the field to get back to normality than he required on the field. He is open and h...

Sep 07, 202242 min

161: James Hird (Player Profile)

Dinner with Winston Churchill, swapping jobs with Elon Musk, Perfecting a Japanese Katsu Don and watching The Goodies. Fall back in love with the real James Hird. James is arguably the best ever player to ever don an Essendon Football Club jumper. In recent times he has been to hell and back and to see him smile and hear him laugh was really special. His story of resilience and strength is powerful for us all. ------------ Follow the Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiega...

Aug 31, 202215 min

160: Alex Volkanovski (Part A)

Alexander “The Great” Volkanovski felt the lights dimming when he was in the most brutal choke hold in combat fighting. How the hell did he survive it? His mental and physical toughness, work ethic and mindset is as fascinating as it is inspiring. From modest beginnings in central New South Wales to a three-time Featherweight Champion and #1 in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings. He is a loving husband, caring father, family first, team orientated man and one of the toughest, most resilient ...

Aug 24, 202238 min

160: Alex Volkanovski (Part B)

Alexander “The Great” Volkanovski felt the lights dimming when he was in the most brutal choke hold in combat fighting. How the hell did he survive it? His mental and physical toughness, work ethic and mindset is as fascinating as it is inspiring. From modest beginnings in central New South Wales to a three-time Featherweight Champion and #1 in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings. He is a loving husband, caring father, family first, team orientated man and one of the toughest, most resilient ...

Aug 24, 202229 min

160: Alex Volkanovski (Player Profile)

Watching Pokemon, life as a pizza boy, to a career as concreter, the perfect steak and Championship belts in the wardrobe. Alex Volkanovski is a loving husband, caring father, loyal team player and also happens to be the UFC Featherweight Champion of the world in the most brutal sport the globe has to offer. To see more of Alex and his UFC crew get yaself the UFC Fight Pass www.ufcfightpass.com ------------- Follow the Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow ...

Aug 17, 202212 min
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