

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 24, 2023 • 18min
Artist Series 18: 📻 Ryan Fitzgerald (Player Profile)
After a nervous start, one name operator "Fitzy", dominates his Player Profile. The former footballer, turned Big Brother contestant, turned radio star is absolutely electrifying! It's a colourful, funny, enjoyable Player Profile that you just gotta treat yourself too. Get a feel for Fitzy's love for music, entertainment and a few lessons along the way. Follow him on FitzySA on Twitter and @Fitzy18 on Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 23, 2023 • 6min
Monday Motivator with Aaron Finch, Kelly Slater, Andrew Bogut and Ian Thorpe
Short, sharp, punchy positivity! We are lucky enough to have collected plenty of wisdom and learnings across the 180+ episodes, so start your week with some pieces of positivity from The Howie Games library. Hear from Aaron Finch in episode 50, Kelly Slater in episode 117, Andrew Bogut in episode 52 and Ian Thorpe in episode 64. Enjoy some positivity and take it into your world and into your life, today and always. Peace and LoveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 17, 2023 • 45min
Artist Series 17: 🤘 Bernard Fanning (Part A)
Signature storytelling at its finest from the one and only Bernard Fanning. The perfect Artist Series guest, the singer-songwriter and former frontman of Powderfinger is a complete cricket nuffy! From his early days as an aspiring journalist, to life as a young musician, the rise of Powderfinger, to his solo career and family life, hear about the moments that have shaped Bernard's musical journey. There are some brilliant laughs and anecdotes along the way for everyone to enjoy! So sit back, relax, and get ready to hear an open, honest and just beautiful Bernard Fanning on the Howie Games Artist Series. You can still catch Bernard Fanning live at the Red Hot Summer Tour, he is performing every weekend and you can snap up a ticket here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 17, 2023 • 40min
Artist Series 17: 🤘 Bernard Fanning (Part B)
Signature storytelling at its finest from the one and only Bernard Fanning. The perfect Artist Series guest, the singer-songwriter and former frontman of Powderfinger is a complete cricket nuffy! From his early days as an aspiring journalist, to life as a young musician, the rise of Powderfinger, to his solo career and family life, hear about the moments that have shaped Bernard's musical journey. There are some brilliant laughs and anecdotes along the way for everyone to enjoy! So sit back, relax, and get ready to hear an open, honest and just beautiful Bernard Fanning on the Howie Games Artist Series. You can still catch Bernard Fanning live at the Red Hot Summer Tour, he is performing every weekend and you can snap up a ticket here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 17, 2023 • 19min
Artist Series 17: 🤘 Bernard Fanning (Player Profile)
You have gotta listen to this Player Profile. It's rockstar central on the Howie Games! Laughs, stories and just all round good times, with an all round terrific human being, the former Powderfinger front man, Bernard Fanning. From mowing lawns to pay his way in the early days, and wanting to swap jobs with Howie. Plus Ray Charles, Paella, Ted Lasso, the Godfather, The Goodies and Bruce Springsteen and more... it is all there. You can still catch Bernard Fanning live at the Red Hot Summer Tour, he is performing every weekend and you can snap up a ticket here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 16, 2023 • 7min
The Monday Motivator - with Nick Riewoldt, Grant Denyer and Erin Phillips
A quick hit of uplifting content from the Howie Games catalogue. Hear from Nick Riewoldt from episode 152, Grant Denyer from Artist Series episode 13 and Erin Phillips from episode 157. Enjoy some positivity and share some positivity this week. And of course, if you like what you hear! Head back and give the full episodes a listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 12, 2023 • 26min
180: Greg Norman - THE NEXT CHAPTER (Part A)
Never heard before stories and insights from the Great White Shark. But as things change, things stay the same - he is as flamboyant, aggressive, dominant and driven as ever as he details his latest venture, LiV Golf, the revolutionary new concept that is set to change the face of the sport. From his early inspirations to the ongoing challenges of launching LIV, the Shark shares his personal journey and the hits he has taken along the way. If you're a fan of golf, entrepreneurship, or just great storytelling, you won't want to miss this chat with one of the greatest golfers of all time. The Shark first appeared on the Howie Games on Episode 14. ------------ 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 12, 2023 • 28min
180: Greg Norman - THE NEXT CHAPTER (Part B)
Never heard before stories and insights from the Great White Shark. But as things change, things stay the same - he is as flamboyant, aggressive, dominant and driven as ever as he details his latest venture, LiV Golf, the revolutionary new concept that is set to change the face of the sport. From his early inspirations to the ongoing challenges of launching LIV, the Shark shares his personal journey and the hits he has taken along the way. If you're a fan of golf, entrepreneurship, or just great storytelling, you won't want to miss this chat with one of the greatest golfers of all time. The Shark first appeared on the Howie Games on Episode 14. ------------ 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 12, 2023 • 12min
180: Greg Norman - THE NEXT CHAPTER (Player Profile)
It could be one of most fascinating Player Profile's ever. He wants to dive under the Antarctic ice pack, and go into outer-space, but the person who has left the biggest impression on The Shark, has to be heard, to be believed. We explore when and why Greg Norman was first named the Great White Shark, his favourite meal, his music, the best piece of advice he has ever been given and more! It's as open, and interesting as any Player Profile in the history of Player Profile's. Enjoy Greg "The Shark" Norman. ------------ 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 9, 2023 • 4min
The Monday Motivator - with Mike Hussey, Cyril Rioli and Jess Stenson
More of our best bits from along the journey to help fire you up this week. It's short, sharp and uplifting content for you! This week, we have Mike Hussey from episode 83, Howie's favourite footballer of all time Cyril Rioli from episode 56, and Commonwealth Games gold medallist and beautiful soul and bloody good runner Jess Stenson from episode 164. So, go on. Enjoy some positivity and take it into your world and into your life, today and always. And if you like their messages, go back and catch their full story. Peace and Love.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


