The Howie Games

#TheHowieGames | David Morris was told time and time again that he wasn't good enough, that he was crazy to continue and had absolutely no future in aerial skiing. Thankfully, David ignored the constant negativity to qualify for the Olympics and claim an unlikely Olympic Silver medal for Australia - and he did it all with a smile on his face. He is a man who risked life and limb to realise his dream. ------------- 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.

#TheHowieGames | BIG BASH SPECIAL #6 | A gentleman of international cricket - Kumar Sangakkara. The former Sri Lankan captain played 134 tests with an incredible average of 57.40. However, this isn't just a sporting story - it's a tale of perseverance, belief, and humility. ------------- 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.

#TheHowieGames | BIG BASH SPECIAL #5 | Kevin Peter Pietersen MBE. 104 tests, 23 test centuries, Ashes victories and regarded by many as the best English batsman of modern times. KP has a wicked sense humour, a love for the game and a love for his family. Forget the headlines, forget about all the rubbish - this is the real KP. Head to howiegames.com for more info. NEXT WEEK: Kumar Sangakkara ------------- 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.

#TheHowieGames | BIG BASH SPECIAL #4 | A bloke who plays cricket today for the same reason he played it as a little fella, for fun. In this episode Baz talks about taking over the kiwi captaincy, legal battles, the World Cup, his phenomenal final test and much more. NEXT WEEK: Kevin Pietersen! ------------- 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.

#TheHowieGames | BIG BASH SPECIAL #3 | Where do you start with Ricky Ponting? 168 tests, 375 ODIs, 71 international 100s, 3 World Cup wins - The cricketer of his generation. But above all Punter is a cheeky, funny, down to earth fella who loves his mates and family. In this episode he talks about his favourite cricketing moments, toughest loses, lessons learnt and much, much more. The man is a legend ------------- 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.

#TheHowieGames | BIG BASH SPECIAL #2 | A former woodchopper from the La Trobe Valley in Victoria - Peter Siddle. In this episode Sidds talks about his path to the top, how tough test cricket really is, dealing with criticism and how a vegan approach has changed his entire life. ------------- 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.

#TheHowieGames | BIG BASH SPECIAL #1 | The first of our Big Bash League specials. We start with Adelaide Strikers captain Brad Hodge. Hodgey holds records galore in domestic cricket, yet extraordinarily he was only selected to play in 6 tests for Australia . In this episode Brad openly discusses his non-selection, the T20 revolution and where his cricketing career will take him next. ------------- 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.

#TheHowieGames | Trevor Hendy is a god of the waves and a modern day guru. As a competitor he had no peer - 4 consecutive World Ironman titles, 6 time Australian Ironman champion & 4 time Uncle Tobys Super Series winner. In this episode we chat about his family history, being the best of the best, going bankrupt, Kelly Slater and his starring role in Baywatch alongside Pamela Anderson. His positive outlook is infectious. #MugLair ------------- 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.

#TheHowieGames | One the most elegant Australian batsmen of the modern era. In a team of giants, Marto liked to hide in the background - but thats not easy when you play 67 tests, average over 46 and knock up 13 test centuries. In this episode he talks about playing in arguably the greatest cricket team of all time, why he avoided publicity, the pain of getting dropped after ONE errant shot and plenty more. ------------- 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.

#TheHowieGames | No better guest to celebrate the first day of the Australian summer than 7-time world surfing champion Layne Benchley. Layne is fascinating, warm, engaging and determined. An elite athlete who at times struggled with self-doubt but had a phenomenal drive to win and win and win some more. ------------- 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.