

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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Sep 15, 2024 • 34min
📞 The Howie Games Hotline - #11
Your questions, and Howie's insights! Including, his best ever guests, inspirations, preparation tips and tricks, Howie's favourite Indian cricketer and Howie reveals all about the feedback for Kane Cornes' episode. All that and more.... Get involved in the next Howie Games Hotline by sending Howie a direct message on Instagram to @MarkHoward03. *** Apple Users: Apple Podcasts recently made changes to how podcasts are delivered. Follow these steps to support the show by staying up-to-date with The Howie Games: Open Apple Podcasts and Search for The Howie Games and click through to the show. At the top of your screen, make sure the +Follow button is clicked. If you see an arrow next to the show, tap it. Ensure "Turn On Automatic Downloads" is enabled. If you see a tick at the top right corner, you're all set! Spotify Users: To make sure you never miss an episode: Open Spotify and Search for The Howie Games and navigate to the show page. Tap the settings icon (the little cog) on the show page. Make sure the "Auto-download episodes" option is toggled on (it should be green). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 2024 • 29min
219: Nina Kennedy (Part A)
One of the best stories out of Paris 2024. The first ever Australian woman to win gold in a field event at the Olympics. Our Pole Vault Gold Medallist. Nina Kennedy. So, how do you set yourself on a path to become a Pole Vaulting Olympian Champion? What's it feel like at the top of the runway? How does it feel to fly? Are the yips real? Get all of those answers, plus an insight into how badly she wanted the gold medal in this brilliant episode of the Howie Games. From Commonwealth Champion, to World Champion to Olympic Champion. The girl from Busselton is a legend. *** Apple Users: Apple Podcasts recently made changes to how podcasts are delivered. Follow these steps to support the show by staying up-to-date with The Howie Games: Open Apple Podcasts and Search for The Howie Games and click through to the show. At the top of your screen, make sure the +Follow button is clicked. If you see an arrow next to the show, tap it. Ensure "Turn On Automatic Downloads" is enabled. If you see a tick at the top right corner, you're all set! Spotify Users: To make sure you never miss an episode: Open Spotify and Search for The Howie Games and navigate to the show page. Tap the settings icon (the little cog) on the show page. Make sure the "Auto-download episodes" option is toggled on (it should be green). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 2024 • 32min
219: Nina Kennedy (Part B)
One of the best stories out of Paris 2024. The first ever Australian woman to win gold in a field event at the Olympics. Our Pole Vault Gold Medallist. Nina Kennedy. So, how do you set yourself on a path to become a Pole Vaulting Olympian Champion? What's it feel like at the top of the runway? How does it feel to fly? Are the yips real? Get all of those answers, plus an insight into how badly she wanted the gold medal in this brilliant episode of the Howie Games. From Commonwealth Champion, to World Champion to Olympic Champion. The girl from Busselton is a legend. *** Apple Users: Apple Podcasts recently made changes to how podcasts are delivered. Follow these steps to support the show by staying up-to-date with The Howie Games: Open Apple Podcasts and Search for The Howie Games and click through to the show. At the top of your screen, make sure the +Follow button is clicked. If you see an arrow next to the show, tap it. Ensure "Turn On Automatic Downloads" is enabled. If you see a tick at the top right corner, you're all set! Spotify Users: To make sure you never miss an episode: Open Spotify and Search for The Howie Games and navigate to the show page. Tap the settings icon (the little cog) on the show page. Make sure the "Auto-download episodes" option is toggled on (it should be green). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 8, 2024 • 12min
219: Nina Kennedy (Player Profile)
An Olympic Gold Medal winning Player Profile. But before we even get to Pole Vaulting... let's get to know this down to earth, athletic superstar. *** Apple Users: Apple Podcasts recently made changes to how podcasts are delivered. Follow these steps to support the show by staying up-to-date with The Howie Games: Open Apple Podcasts and Search for The Howie Games and click through to the show. At the top of your screen, make sure the +Follow button is clicked. If you see an arrow next to the show, tap it. Ensure "Turn On Automatic Downloads" is enabled. If you see a tick at the top right corner, you're all set! Spotify Users: To make sure you never miss an episode: Open Spotify and Search for The Howie Games and navigate to the show page. Tap the settings icon (the little cog) on the show page. Make sure the "Auto-download episodes" option is toggled on (it should be green). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 6, 2024 • 25min
📞 The Howie Games Hotline - #10
Buddy or Dusty? Fatty or Sterlo? Sir Vivian Richards and some of your guest suggestions. A television exclusive for 2025, South American travel tips, a podcast recommendation and more. Plus, Howie's interview app for your loved ones... a Life Lived. Check it out. Get involved in the next Howie Games Hotline by sending Howie a direct message on Instagram to @MarkHoward03. *** Apple Users: Apple Podcasts recently made changes to how podcasts are delivered. Follow these steps to support the show by staying up-to-date with The Howie Games: Open Apple Podcasts and Search for The Howie Games and click through to the show. At the top of your screen, make sure the +Follow button is clicked. If you see an arrow next to the show, tap it. Ensure "Turn On Automatic Downloads" is enabled. If you see a tick at the top right corner, you're all set! Spotify Users: To make sure you never miss an episode: Open Spotify and Search for The Howie Games and navigate to the show page. Tap the settings icon (the little cog) on the show page. Make sure the "Auto-download episodes" option is toggled on (it should be green). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 4, 2024 • 59min
Artist Series 32: Brad Hodge (Part A)
A former Australian Cricketer, turned Author. This is a chat spanning the art of writing, cricket, life and all round cracking stories with Brad Hodge. Enjoy a story, insights and a laugh. Plus, head back in time and catch up on Hodgey's first chat with Howie from back on Episode 18. * PRE-ORDER TOP KNOCKS! Will you agree or disagree with Hodgey's Top 20 Knocks in the last 50 years of Australian cricket? Pre-Order NOW "Top Knocks: The 20 Best Australian Innings of the Past 50 Years, by Brad Hodge"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 4, 2024 • 40min
Artist Series 32: Brad Hodge (Part B)
A former Australian Cricketer, turned Author. This is a chat spanning the art of writing, cricket, life and all round cracking stories with Brad Hodge. Enjoy a story, insights and a laugh. Plus, head back in time and catch up on Hodgey's first chat with Howie from back on Episode 18. * PRE-ORDER TOP KNOCKS! Will you agree or disagree with Hodgey's Top 20 Knocks in the last 50 years of Australian cricket? Pre-Order NOW "Top Knocks: The 20 Best Australian Innings of the Past 50 Years, by Brad Hodge"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 4, 2024 • 19min
Artist Series 32: Brad Hodge (Player Profile)
Dodgeball - The Artist - is READY for his Howie Games Player Profile. Dinner, Tom Cruise and Scientology, Formula 1, tipping fuel, impressions and more. This is one QUALITY Player Profile. Have some fun with the lads ahead of Hodgey's full episode. * PRE-ORDER TOP KNOCKS! Will you agree or disagree with Hodgey's Top 20 Knocks in the last 50 years of Australian cricket? Pre-Order NOW "Top Knocks: The 20 Best Australian Innings of the Past 50 Years, by Brad Hodge"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 1, 2024 • 19min
🥇Gold Medal Mini: Curtis McGrath
From Afghanistan. To Gold. He might just be the most inspirational guest we have ever had on the podcast. So, if you haven't listened. Get a piece of Curtis McGrath in this very special Gold Medal Mini! An unfiltered account of unimaginable loss, to Paralympian glory. Check out the full Curtis McgGrath story from episode 139 here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 28, 2024 • 1h 11min
218: Kane Cornes (Part A)
Inside the mind of one of Australia's most powerful media performers. From his mentality when he was drafted against the odds to becoming a tagger, to what makes him tick behind the microphone, plus a poignant thought in the fire brigade dressing room, a controversial email from the Collingwood CEO which ignited him, raising millions for sick children and much more. Kane is never one to shy away from debate and he lets it all hang out in his full episode. He has successfully transferred his Premiership winning on field work ethic to become a dynamic and hardworking commentator behind the microphone and in front of the cameras. Get to know Kane the individual, renowned for his unfiltered opinions and a desire for igniting discussions and creating content. *** Apple Users: Apple Podcasts recently made changes to how podcasts are delivered. Follow these steps to support the show by staying up-to-date with The Howie Games: Open Apple Podcasts and Search for The Howie Games and click through to the show. At the top of your screen, make sure the +Follow button is clicked. If you see an arrow next to the show, tap it. Ensure "Turn On Automatic Downloads" is enabled. If you see a tick at the top right corner, you're all set! Spotify Users: To make sure you never miss an episode: Open Spotify and Search for The Howie Games and navigate to the show page. Tap the settings icon (the little cog) on the show page. Make sure the "Auto-download episodes" option is toggled on (it should be green). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


