The Howie Games

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 two sit down interviews. He shares his journey, his life lessons and the mindset needed to make him great. And of course, we had heaps of fun a long the way.  ------------ 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.

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 honest and inspiring. Keep climbing, Jim.  ------------ 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.

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 honest and inspiring. Keep climbing, Jim.  ------------ 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.

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/thehowiegamespod/ Follow the Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 UFC fighters on the planet! 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 the Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 UFC fighters on the planet! 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 the Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have been very privileged on this podcast to hear some tremendous stories of courage. Karen Tighe's story sits comfortably with those tales. A wonderful ABC sports broadcaster, Karen contracted encephalitis, which causes inflammation of the brain. One of the side effects is memory loss. As a broadcaster, your recall for names, dates and places is imperative. Karen's journey back to broadcasting is one to inspire us all. ❤️ ------------ 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.

We have been very privileged on this podcast to hear some tremendous stories of courage. Karen Tighe's story sits comfortably with those tales. A wonderful ABC sports broadcaster, Karen contracted encephalitis, which causes inflammation of the brain. One of the side effects is memory loss. As a broadcaster, your recall for names, dates and places is imperative. Karen's journey back to broadcasting is one to inspire us all. ❤️ ------------ 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.

Star Wars, Pulsar's and Redback's! This is the player profile for ABC Grandstand's Karen Tighe - one of my broadcasting heros. Here full ep next week is a really special story and one you'll want to get around. ------------ 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.