

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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Oct 20, 2024 • 12min
222: Mark Visser (Player Profile)
OK. Think about three power poles on top of one another. Then think of a wave. Then think of surfing it. WILD hey! We'll unpack all that and more with Viss in his full ep! Firstly, get to know a bit about this elite big-wave surfer, speaker, and ocean adventurer who is known for his resilience, emotional intelligence, and innovative ocean survival techniques. ** This man is a powerful key note speaker, check him out www.markvisser.net and get him involved!!! And, if you're interested in mastering ocean or surf skills, visit www.theoceanwarrior.com for a variety of courses and programs—some even free! I've hit him up!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 16, 2024 • 44min
Artist Series 35: Tim Minchin (Part B)
Insightful, fun, intelligent, articulate and a crazy Fremantle Dockers fan. For those of you who may not know, Tim is kind of a big deal - for example, he helped turn Roald Dahl's famous children's book Matilda into a hit musical around the world - he is a comedian, musician (a really good pianist), a director, an author and so much more.. But above all, he is just a bloody legend. In the words of Tim, be pro stuff, not anti! Be pro, not anti. Tim’s first non-fiction book You Don’t Have to Have a Dream is out now and available in all good bookstores. *** 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.

Oct 15, 2024 • 52min
Artist Series 35: Tim Minchin (Part A)
Insightful, fun, intelligent, articulate and a crazy Fremantle Dockers fan. For those of you who may not know, Tim is kind of a big deal - for example, he helped turn Roald Dahl's famous children's book Matilda into a hit musical around the world - he is a comedian, musician (a really good pianist), a director, an author and so much more.. But above all, he is just a bloody legend. In the words of Tim, be pro stuff, not anti! Be pro, not anti. Tim’s first non-fiction book You Don’t Have to Have a Dream is out now and available in all good bookstores. *** 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.

Oct 13, 2024 • 12min
Artist Series 35: Tim Minchin (Player Profile)
Tim is going to BLOW YOUR MIND. Get to know one of the most talented, most intelligent people we have ever had on the Howie Games. Musician, actor, writer, composer, comedian, songwriter, pianist, director and so much more. There isn't much he hasn't done.... except for a Howie Games Player Profile. And he even goes great at that! Tim’s first non-fiction book You Don’t Have to Have a Dream is out now and available in all good bookstores.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 9, 2024 • 52min
Artist Series 34: Stephen Quartermain (Part A)
Reminisce, learn, smile, and laugh through 35 years of Australian sporting history with a brilliant journalist, a talented sports broadcaster, and a bloody good bloke. From the Olympics to the Ashes, Grand Finals, Brownlow Medals, and more—get exclusive insights and behind-the-scenes stories as a boy from suburban Melbourne lived out his dream. Thanks for saying yes, Q! *** Apple Users: Apple Podcasts recently made changes to how podcasts are delivered. Follow these steps to support the show by staying up-to-date with The Howie Games: Open Apple Podcasts and Search for The Howie Games and click through to the show. At the top of your screen, make sure the +Follow button is clicked. If you see an arrow next to the show, tap it. Ensure "Turn On Automatic Downloads" is enabled. If you see a tick at the top right corner, you're all set! Spotify Users: To make sure you never miss an episode: Open Spotify and Search for The Howie Games and navigate to the show page. Tap the settings icon (the little cog) on the show page. Make sure the "Auto-download episodes" option is toggled on (it should be green). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 9, 2024 • 46min
Artist Series 34: Stephen Quartermain (Part B)
Reminisce, learn, smile, and laugh through 35 years of Australian sporting history with a brilliant journalist, a talented sports broadcaster, and a bloody good bloke. From the Olympics to the Ashes, Grand Finals, Brownlow Medals, and more—get exclusive insights and behind-the-scenes stories as a boy from suburban Melbourne lived out his dream. Thanks for saying yes, Q! *** Apple Users: Apple Podcasts recently made changes to how podcasts are delivered. Follow these steps to support the show by staying up-to-date with The Howie Games: Open Apple Podcasts and Search for The Howie Games and click through to the show. At the top of your screen, make sure the +Follow button is clicked. If you see an arrow next to the show, tap it. Ensure "Turn On Automatic Downloads" is enabled. If you see a tick at the top right corner, you're all set! Spotify Users: To make sure you never miss an episode: Open Spotify and Search for The Howie Games and navigate to the show page. Tap the settings icon (the little cog) on the show page. Make sure the "Auto-download episodes" option is toggled on (it should be green). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 7, 2024 • 15min
Artist Series 34: Stephen Quartermain (Player Profile)
It's 35 years of Australian sporting history in one podcast. Unmissable stories from one of the most respected journalists in all of Australia. But, before we head around the world with Q, get to know him in his Player Profile. Full episode is out Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 2, 2024 • 1h 15min
221: Graham Arnold (Part A)
He has represented Australia on the world stage as a player and as coach. There are World Cups, Olympics, Asian Cups. And there are even Maradona and Messi stories. But above all, there is passion and pride for his country. Graham Arnold joins Howie to chat about his wide ranging journey in world football. And the stories, have to be heard to be believed. After finishing the main podcast, Graham was also kind enough to sit back down with Howie to explain why he stepped away from the main Socceroos coaching role. There is so much to admire and love about Graham Arnold. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed getting to know this great human being. *** Apple Users: Apple Podcasts recently made changes to how podcasts are delivered. Follow these steps to support the show by staying up-to-date with The Howie Games: Open Apple Podcasts and Search for The Howie Games and click through to the show. At the top of your screen, make sure the +Follow button is clicked. If you see an arrow next to the show, tap it. Ensure "Turn On Automatic Downloads" is enabled. If you see a tick at the top right corner, you're all set! Spotify Users: To make sure you never miss an episode: Open Spotify and Search for The Howie Games and navigate to the show page. Tap the settings icon (the little cog) on the show page. Make sure the "Auto-download episodes" option is toggled on (it should be green). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 2, 2024 • 49min
221: Graham Arnold (Part B)
He has represented Australia on the world stage as a player and as coach. There are World Cups, Olympics, Asian Cups. And there are even Maradona and Messi stories. But above all, there is passion and pride for his country. Graham Arnold joins Howie to chat about his wide ranging journey in world football. And the stories, have to be heard to be believed. After finishing the main podcast, Graham was also kind enough to sit back down with Howie to explain why he stepped away from the main Socceroos coaching role. There is so much to admire and love about Graham Arnold. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed getting to know this great human being. *** Apple Users: Apple Podcasts recently made changes to how podcasts are delivered. Follow these steps to support the show by staying up-to-date with The Howie Games: Open Apple Podcasts and Search for The Howie Games and click through to the show. At the top of your screen, make sure the +Follow button is clicked. If you see an arrow next to the show, tap it. Ensure "Turn On Automatic Downloads" is enabled. If you see a tick at the top right corner, you're all set! Spotify Users: To make sure you never miss an episode: Open Spotify and Search for The Howie Games and navigate to the show page. Tap the settings icon (the little cog) on the show page. Make sure the "Auto-download episodes" option is toggled on (it should be green). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 30, 2024 • 11min
221: Graham Arnold (Player Profile)
One of the most passionate Australian's to ever grace the Howie Games. It's time to get to know the former Socceroos coach, the former Socceroos player - the legend that is Graham Arnold. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


