

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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Jan 2, 2019 • 37min
63: Shane Warne (Pt A)
#TheHowieGames | A man who needs no introduction - Shane Warne. Many of you will know Warnie for his wickets, the headlines and his uncanny ability in commentary box to predict what’s about to unfold. Shane is extremely polite to everyone, doesn’t take himself too seriously and enjoys life to the absolute fullest. One of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Century, The Howie Games proudly presents Shane Keith Warne. Shane’s autobiography ‘No Spin’ Is available now. ------ Follow The Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow The Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegames Find Howie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkHoward03/ Follow Howie on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/markhoward03/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 2, 2019 • 42min
63: Shane Warne (Pt B)
#TheHowieGames | A man who needs no introduction - Shane Warne. Many of you will know Warnie for his wickets, the headlines and his uncanny ability in commentary box to predict what’s about to unfold. Shane is extremely polite to everyone, doesn’t take himself too seriously and enjoys life to the absolute fullest. One of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Century, The Howie Games proudly presents Shane Keith Warne. Shane’s autobiography ‘No Spin’ Is available now. ------ Follow The Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow The Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegames Find Howie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkHoward03/ Follow Howie on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/markhoward03/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21, 2018 • 57min
62: Anthony Mundine
#TheHowieGames | Anthony ‘The Man’ Mundine. This is the story of an athlete that has achieved what few can lay claim too – to be a force in 2 completely separate professional sports. The former NRL Premiership player has also held the WBA super-middleweight title, the IBO middleweight title and the WBA interim super-welterweight title. ‘The Man’ will continue to divide opinion so please have a listen with an open mind before you form yours. Jeff Horn will fight Anthony Mundine on November 30 in what will be the biggest boxing bout on Australian soil in 2018. The fight will be a pay-per-view on Main Event so don’t miss it. ------ Follow The Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow The Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegames Find Howie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkHoward03/ Follow Howie on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/markhoward03/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 14, 2018 • 1h 8min
61: Joel Parkinson
#TheHowieGames |Australian surfing star and 2012 world champion Joel Parkinson announced earlier this year that he will retire at the end of the WSL season. A 17-year veteran of the Championship Tour his style and grace on the board will be missed. Joel’s journey to the top is a story of hanging in there when many would have given up. Four times Joel was runner-up in the World Title race. Four times his dream was crushed. Four times he watched someone else lift up the trophy. However, in 2012 Joel did fulfil his dream and it’s fair to say that he is continuing to live it. ------ Follow The Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow The Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegames Find Howie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkHoward03/ Follow Howie on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/markhoward03/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 7, 2018 • 1h 36min
60: Leisel Jones
#TheHowieGames | 4-time Olympian Leisel Jones is a legend of her sport. Her career includes 14 individual world records, 9 Olympic medals including 3 Gold, 7 World Championships titles, 10 Commonwealth Games Gold medals and 23 National titles. Leisel started with nothing but through hard work and determination finished her career with everything. This is a story of never giving up and of overcoming adversity time and time again. ------ Follow The Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow The Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegames Find Howie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkHoward03/ Follow Howie on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/markhoward03/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 31, 2018 • 1h 31min
59: Andrew Symonds
#TheHowieGames | One of the most requested Howie Games guests of all time… Andrew ‘Roy’ Symonds. Incredibly talented, dashing, entertaining, laid back – take your pick! People tend to congregate around the great man, and it’s not hard to see why. He is a funny, funny man! ------ Follow The Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow The Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegames Find Howie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkHoward03/ Follow Howie on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/markhoward03/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24, 2018 • 28min
58: Ben Simmons
#TheHowieGames | Ben Simmons - Our guest this week is Ben Simmons, a young man, that in a very short period of time, has become one of the biggest names in Australian sport, due to his performances for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. So big has Ben’s impact been, that locally, he is the first Australian face of the wildly successful NBA2K video game, which is celebrating its 20 year anniversary.The Howie Games thanks NBA2K for making this interview possible. This episode involved flying to San Francisco, for basically one day, speaking with Ben, then flying home. Surrounded by show time, bright lights and general hysteria wherever he goes, Ben reminds quietly spoken, friendly and very low key. Welcome to the wonderful world of Ben Simmons. ------ Follow The Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow The Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegames Find Howie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkHoward03/ Follow Howie on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/markhoward03/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17, 2018 • 1h 40min
57: Tim Paine
#TheHowieGames | Tim Paine - This week's guest is a wonderful example of perseverance. At the start of the last Aussie summer he couldn’t get a game for Tasmania. By the end of it he was the Australian test cricket captain.Extraordinary. His name is Tim Paine. Tim is fiercely competitive on the field and extremely warm and friendly off it. His life will change this summer. He will go from being a cricketer that many sports fans don’t know too much about, to being the face of the Aussie team as it sets off in a new direction. He showed just last week in Dubai, how we are lucky to have him. From the backyard in Tassie, to the spotlight in South Africa, this is Tim’s story. ------ Follow The Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow The Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegames Find Howie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkHoward03/ Follow Howie on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/markhoward03/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 10, 2018 • 1h 28min
56: Cyril Rioli
#TheHowieGames | Cyril Rioli - the Champ from the Tiwi Islands plays footy like he is still a kid in the park. Hangers, impossible goals and crazy tackles. The audacious and ridiculous is almost the norm for a man who prefers to let his football do the talking. In the middle of the 2018 season Cyril shocked the AFL world. After 189 games, 4 premierships and all sorts of individual awards, Cyril called it quits mid season.The reason for the decision? Well it’s not a simple one line explanation. To understand why Cyril walked away, you need to listen to the story of Cyril’s life and what being free really means to him. ------ Follow The Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow The Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegames Find Howie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkHoward03/ Follow Howie on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/markhoward03/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 3, 2018 • 1h 27min
55: Craig Lowndes
#TheHowieGames | Craig Lowndes. A 3-time Supercar series champion and 6-time Bathurst winner. Craig is the most positive, warm, engaging athlete I have ever dealt with. Win, lose or draw - the man’s demeanor never seems to change. He is always ready with a smile and a kind word to everyone. A man who just loves to race. This ep was recorded in conjunction with Network Ten at Craig’s place in Queensland. ------ Follow The Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow The Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegames Find Howie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkHoward03/ Follow Howie on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/markhoward03/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


