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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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Nov 2, 2022 • 41min
166: Mat Rogers (Part B)
Mat Rogers' life has been filled with triumph and tragedy. His competitive mindset took him to the highest level in Rugby League and Rugby Union and to the top of Australian Reality TV show Survivor, it also helped him from the toughest of times. Mat's autobiography, 'A Father's Son, family, football and forgiveness' is inspiring, yet harrowing... and you will find it in all good book stores NOW! ------------ 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.

Nov 1, 2022 • 10min
166: Mat Rogers Player Profile
From a carpentry apprenticeship to the Howie Games Player Profile, The Australian Rugby League and Australian Rugby Union star is a good sport. He still watches Troy on repeat and has listened to heavy metal right around the world, but, you will not believe what he is binge watching at the moment. Mat's book, 'A Father's Son, family, football and forgiveness' is inspiring, yet harrowing... and you will find it in all good book stores NOW! ------------ 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.

Oct 31, 2022 • 33min
Artist Series 16: 🎤Jack Johnson (Part A)
Howie sits down with one of his all time favourites, surfer turned song writer and world wide sensation, Jack Johnson. Amongst his singing, songwriting and surfing, he is also an environmentalist movie producer and director. He does it ALL! Ahead of his Australian Tour, Jack sat down with Howie to chat waves, respect, Kelly Slater, lyrics and more... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 31, 2022 • 30min
Artist Series 16: 🎤Jack Johnson (Part B)
Howie sits down with one of his all time favourites, surfer turned song writer and world wide sensation, Jack Johnson. Amongst his singing, songwriting and surfing, he is also an environmentalist movie producer and director. He does it ALL! Ahead of his Australian Tour, Jack sat down with Howie to chat waves, respect, Kelly Slater, lyrics and more... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 2022 • 28min
Artist Series 15: 🎼 Vance Joy (Part A)
He is one of the most modest, down to earth, beautiful people we have had on the show.... Not only has he recently been nominated for five ARIA Awards! He is a world-wide rockstar! From the humble beginnings of making his own posters and creating surprise gigs in Melbourne to creating some of the most popular songs of the 21st century. This former VFL footballer, known as "the glove" by now Collingwood coach Craig McRae has gone on to perform in front of monster crowds in Hyde Park with Taylor Swift. It is a beautiful story for a beautiful and extremely talented human being. Vance Joy's Australian Tour starts on October 29 - you gotta get there! Tickets can be found here.. https://www.vancejoy.com. His current single Clarity, which is just awesome, from the album ‘In Our Own Sweet Time’ can be found HERE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 2022 • 27min
Artist Series 15: 🎼 Vance Joy (Part B)
He is one of the most modest, down to earth, beautiful people we have had on the show.... Not only has he recently been nominated for five ARIA Awards! He is a world-wide rockstar! From the humble beginnings of making his own posters and creating surprise gigs in Melbourne to creating some of the most popular songs of the 21st century. This former VFL footballer, known as "the glove" by now Collingwood coach Craig McRae has gone on to perform in front of monster crowds in Hyde Park with Taylor Swift. It is a beautiful story for a beautiful and extremely talented human being. Vance Joy's Australian Tour starts on October 29 - you gotta get there! Tickets can be found here.. https://www.vancejoy.com. His current single Clarity, which is just awesome, from the album ‘In Our Own Sweet Time’ can be found HERE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 2022 • 8min
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 19, 2022 • 42min
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 is inspiring. You will soon hear why success has long followed this Gaffer. ------------ 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.

Oct 19, 2022 • 44min
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 is inspiring. You will soon hear why success has long followed this Gaffer. ------------ 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.

Oct 18, 2022 • 11min
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/@thehowiegamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


