

The Howie Games
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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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Apr 22, 2025 • 56min
237: Alex Carey (Part A)
Knocked down time after time—and still, he got back up. And guess what? He went on to represent his country at the highest level, performing to the highest possible standard. Alex Carey is living proof that you are not defined by your setbacks, but by how you respond to them. When his AFL dreams were cut short, his state cricket contract torn up, and he found himself playing for just a dollar a run—he kept going. He pushed through it all and earned the ultimate reward: the baggy green. Ashes wins. A World Cup. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy. A World Test Championship. BBL Titles and Sheffield Shields. Alex Carey achieved more than most dream of—well beyond his original goal of playing AFL. Even better? He's a true gentleman in every sense of the word. Alex Tyson Carey—this story couldn't come from a better bloke. *** Follow the Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow the Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 18, 2025 • 24min
📞 The Howie Games Hotline - #14
The Masters broadcast. Oscar Piastri's Championship hopes. And Travis Pastrana. All that, and plenty more in another special addition of The Howie Hotline. It's another raw and honest response to your guest ideas and your feedback and questions. Plenty of fun, and plenty of insights from the man, who is normally the one asking the questions. Get involved in the next Howie Games Hotline by sending Howie a direct message on Instagram to @MarkHoward03. Have a listen to Jim Nantz from episode 157. And, listen to Oscar Piastri from episode 234. *** 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.

Apr 16, 2025 • 13min
237: Alex Carey (Player Profile)
He is one of Aussie sport’s most versatile stars. But, as is custom, before we dive into the full, deep-dive chat, get to know the man behind the gloves in this rapid-fire prelude that’s as sharp as his wicketkeeping. From footy fields to cricket pitches, Alex Carey really has walked one of the most unique paths in Australian sport – but, is he ready for the Howie Games Player Profile? The answer - spoiler - is ABSOLUTELY. 📱🎧 Hit play, have a laugh, and get ready to meet the man behind the gloves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 9, 2025 • 39min
236: Dale Thomas (Part B)
Deep might be a surprising word to describe this multi-layered episode. But, that is exactly what it is. The high flying, fun loving, entertaining former Collingwood and Carlton superstar has a story that will stop you in your tracks. The beauty of Daisy, he is using the powerful lessons he has learnt along the way, to share with others. From childhood ups and downs, to living out his dream, to not knowing what was next. All power to Dale "Daisy" Thomas! Check out daisymail.footy on Instagram for all his antics. *** Follow the Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow the Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 8, 2025 • 46min
236: Dale Thomas (Part A)
Deep might be a surprising word to describe this multi-layered episode. But, that is exactly what it is. The high flying, fun loving, entertaining former Collingwood and Carlton superstar has a story that will stop you in your tracks. The beauty of Daisy, he is using the powerful lessons he has learnt along the way, to share with others. From childhood ups and downs, to living out his dream, to not knowing what was next. All power to Dale "Daisy" Thomas! Check out daisymail.footy on Instagram for all his antics. *** Follow the Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow the Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 7, 2025 • 52min
The Masters Special - Sergio Garcia, Jon Rahm & Jim Nantz (Part B)
Past winners, those who got agonisingly close at Augusta on the final day and even the voice of The Masters. With the most prestigious tournament in the land on this week, and to celebrate the occasion, join Howie with Adam Scott (Episode 100), Greg Norman (Episode 14 and Episode 179), Sergio Garcia (231), Jon Rahm (Episode 206) and Jim Nantz (Episode 154). It's emotion and story telling that is as good as it gets on the Howie Games. Watch the coverage on Fox Sports Channel 503 all week. *** Follow the Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow the Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 6, 2025 • 37min
The Masters Special - Adam Scott & Greg Norman (Part A)
Past winners, those who got agonisingly close at Augusta on the final day and even the voice of The Masters. With the most prestigious tournament in the land on this week, and to celebrate the occasion, join Howie with Adam Scott (Episode 100), Greg Norman (Episode 14 and Episode 179), Sergio Garcia (231), Jon Rahm (Episode 206) and Jim Nantz (Episode 154). It's emotion and story telling that is as good as it gets on the Howie Games. Watch the coverage on Fox Sports Channel 503 all week. *** Follow the Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow the Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 2, 2025 • 16min
236: Dale Thomas (Player Profile)
Daisy is real. He tells it how it is. And his journey in sport and media is wide ranging. As expected, he is also plenty of fun. But, before we get to the full story - which will surprise you and hopefully lift you - let's do what the former Collingwood and Carlton footballer does best - have a bit of a laugh. The boy from Drouin in Country Victoria is a beauty. *** Follow the Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow the Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 26, 2025 • 32min
235: Mike Haysman - The Lost Files (Part B)
Recorded on August 6, 2016, at 6:24PM in the West Indies, this chat with Mike Haysman was meant to be one of the first-ever episodes… until Howie forgot to label the files. They were lost. And now they are found. And some stories are too good to stay buried. Before he became one of cricket’s most respected broadcasters, Haysy was a cricketer tipped to be the next big thing in Australian cricket, a man who received handwritten notes from Sir Donald Bradman, took part in the infamous rebel tour of South Africa, and once called a match with $20 million riding on it. This episode takes you back to Howie’s first international commentary gig, where Mike Haysman took him under his wing before they sat down for this very conversation. So, off we go to Saint Kitts in the West Indies—where the rum was ready, the stories are golden, and the lost files finally see the light of day. *** 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.

Mar 25, 2025 • 35min
235: Mike Haysman - The Lost Files (Part A)
Recorded on August 6, 2016, at 6:24 PM in the West Indies, this chat with Mike Haysman was meant to be one of the first-ever episodes… until Howie forgot to label the files. They were lost. And now they are found. And some stories are too good to stay buried. Before he became one of cricket’s most respected broadcasters, Haysy was a cricketer tipped to be the next big thing in Australian cricket, a man who received handwritten notes from Sir Donald Bradman, took part in the infamous rebel tour of South Africa, and once called a match with $20 million riding on it. This episode takes you back to Howie’s first international commentary gig, where Mike Haysman took him under his wing before they sat down for this very conversation. So, off we go to Saint Kitts in the West Indies—where the rum was ready, the stories are golden, and the lost files finally see the light of day. *** 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.


