Sporting Max

In episode 259, Max chats with former WNBA star, Team USA gold medallist, UCLA legend, and former New York Knicks assistant coach Lisa Willis! From dominating high school basketball in California to becoming one of the greatest defenders in UCLA history, being selected fifth overall in the WNBA Draft, and representing Team USA on the international stage, Lisa's journey is one of relentless self-im...

In episode 258, Max chats with New Zealand Breakers General Manager Dillon Boucher for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at one of the biggest offseasons in the NBL! From appointing FIBA World Cup-winning coach Gordon Herbert to landing DJ Vasiljević and reigning NBL champion Kouat Noi, Dillon explains the philosophy behind every major decision and how the Breakers identified leadership, shootin...

In episode 257, Max chats with Sydney Swans National Recruiting Manager John Giromondo! After building his career through North Melbourne, Brisbane and the GWS Giants, John now leads recruiting at one of the AFL's most consistently successful clubs. John takes us inside the world of AFL recruiting, explaining what clubs are really looking for when identifying talent, how draft decisions are made,...

In episode 256, Max chats with West Coast Eagles Assistant Coach Sam Radford! After spending nine years at Melbourne Football Club and being part of the Demons' 2021 premiership program, Sam made the move west to join Andrew McQualter's coaching staff at the Eagles with the midfield. Sam takes us inside one of the AFL's youngest lists, discussing the challenge of developing emerging talent while r...

In episode 255, Max chats with England international cricketer and Perth Scorchers star David Payne! From playing club cricket in Dorset to representing England on the international stage, David's journey is a story of perseverance, resilience and taking advantage of every opportunity that came his way. David takes us inside his recent IPL experience with the Sunrisers Hyderabad, including what it...

In episode 254, Max chats with Bleacher Report National NBA Writer Eric Pincus! One of the most respected and well-connected journalists in basketball, Eric has spent decades covering the NBA, working closely with executives, agents, front offices and decision-makers across the league. Fresh off attending the NBA Draft Combine, Eric shares his insights into some of the biggest stories shaping the...

In episode 253, Max chats with Cairns Taipans Assistant Coach Angus Henskens! Angus takes us through his coaching journey, from coaching junior basketball across Sydney and interning with the Sydney Kings, to learning under Will Weaver, Chase Buford, Brian Goorjian and Adam Forde at the highest level of Australian basketball. The pair discuss what it takes to earn the respect of a playing group as...

In episode 252, Max chats with Denver Nuggets Head Video Coordinator and Player Development Coach Ben Potts. Born and raised in Denver, Ben's journey to the NBA wasn't straightforward. After stepping away from his playing career, he worked his way through college basketball, the Detroit Pistons, Alabama Basketball, and ultimately back home to join the Denver Nuggets. We dive into life inside an NB...

In episode 251, Max chats with World Champion snowboarder Belle Brockhoff! From growing up on the slopes of Mount Buller to becoming one of the most successful snowboard cross athletes in Australian history, Belle takes us inside a remarkable career that spanned more than a decade at the highest level of world sport. We dive into her journey through three Winter Olympic Games, World Cup victories,...

In episode 250, Max chats with NBA agent and executive Tony Ronzone! From coaching in New Zealand at 22 years old to helping build NBA championship teams, Olympic gold medal teams and discovering some of the greatest international basketball talent the game has ever seen, Tony’s basketball journey is remarkable. Tony takes us inside his path through global basketball - from coaching in Saudi Arabi...

In episode 249, Max chats with Australian Matildas Head Coach Joe Montemurro! From Melbourne to Arsenal, Juventus, and now the Matildas, Joe takes us inside the realities of coaching and leading at the highest level of global football. We dive into his coaching philosophy, leadership style, and the lessons learned from managing elite environments across Europe - including the pressure and expectat...

In episode 248, Max chats with Reebok co-founder Joe Foster - the man who built one of the most iconic brands in sporting history. From growing up in post-war Britain during World War II, to leaving the family business alongside his brother Jeff and building Reebok from a small factory in England into the number one sports brand in the world - Joe shares the remarkable story behind one of the bigg...

In episode 247, Max chats with former Boomers and NBL star Matthew Hodgson! Matthew opens up on one of the more unique and emotionally challenging journeys in Australian basketball - from not seriously playing the game until his teenage years, to earning a scholarship to Southern Utah, representing the Boomers, and building a long professional career in the NBL. But beyond the highlights, this con...

In episode 247, Max chats with Hockeyroos star Sophie Taylor! Sophie takes us inside one of the most challenging and defining journeys in elite sport - from being told she’d never play for Australia again, to returning to the national program and captaining her country. Sophie opens up on the realities of non-selection, the emotional toll of missing the Tokyo Olympics, and how stepping away from t...

In episode 245, Max chats with world-renowned cricket writer and broadcaster Bharat Sundaresan! Bharat takes us inside the current state of Australian cricket - from a defining 12–18 month period ahead, to the transition between generations, and what will ultimately shape the legacy of this Pat Cummins-led team. We dive into the upcoming Test schedule, including tours to India, England, and South...

In episode 244, Max chats with Brisbane Lions AFLW Senior Coach Craig Starcevich! Craig takes us inside one of the most successful programs in AFLW history - and what it actually takes to build and sustain a premiership team in a constantly evolving competition. We dive into Brisbane’s journey across multiple Grand Finals, including the heartbreak of narrow losses and the resilience required to co...

In episode 243, Max chats with NBA Agent Ryan Leff! Ryan takes us inside the world of NBA player representation - from managing elite talent to navigating the business, pressure, and constant movement behind the scenes of the league. We dive into the evolution of today’s NBA - the rise in scoring, the impact of young stars like Cade Cunningham and Victor Wembanyama, and how the modern game has shi...

In episode 242, Max chats with former Indiana Pacers Assistant Coach Mike Weinar! What actually goes into an NBA Finals run? Mike takes us inside the Indiana Pacers’ 2025 run to the NBA Finals - breaking down how a connected, resilient group led by Tyrese Haliburton was able to respond under pressure, come back in big moments, and compete on the biggest stage in basketball. We also dive into his 1...

In episode 241, Max chats with Australian water polo Olympian Elle Armit! Elle takes us inside the reality of chasing Olympic success - from the years of preparation and sacrifice required to make the Australian team, to the emotional rollercoaster of competing at the Olympic Games. She shares the moment she received the life-changing phone call telling her she’d been selected for the Olympics, wh...

In episode 240, Max chats with former McLaren Formula 1 Performance Manager Kim Keedle! Kim takes us inside the world of Formula 1 high performance - from preparing drivers for the physical demands of racing at over 300km/h to managing the relentless global travel, media commitments, and pressure of a 24-race season. We dive into Kim’s work with Oscar Piastri, including the moment he realised the...

In episode 239, Max chats with Milwaukee Bucks Vice President of Global Scouting Ryan Hoover! Ryan takes inside what it’s really like inside the front office during the NBA trade deadline. From the intensity of deadline decisions to the process of identifying and developing elite talent, this is a rare look into how decisions are made at the highest level. We dive into the Bucks’ approach to scout...

In episode 238, Max chats with Tasmania Devils player Caleb Mitchell! Caleb shares an honest look at his journey through the AFL system - from the uncertainty of draft year and training by himself to earn a shot, to the reality of being delisted and having to start again. We dive into what it’s like joining the Tasmania Devils at the ground level, helping build a club from scratch with no history,...

In episode 237, Max chats with Melbourne Football Club Head of High Performance Selwyn Griffith! Selwyn takes us inside what it really takes to design and lead an AFL high-performance program during a coaching transition - from aligning with a new senior coach’s vision to preparing athletes to execute a new game style. We discuss how Melbourne adapted their program under Steven King, the importanc...

In episode 236, Max chats with GWS Giants Head of High Performance Jackson Dennis! Jackson takes us inside what it really takes to design and lead an AFL high-performance program - from mapping out an AFL pre-season to managing player loads across one of the most demanding seasons in world sport. We discuss what it’s like taking over an already successful program and carefully implementing your ow...

In episode 235, Max chats with Gold Coast Suns Player Bodhi Uwland for an honest and wide-ranging conversation on development, resilience, and what it really takes to make it at AFL level. We unpack the Suns’ pre-season under Damian Hardwick, the impact of new additions like Christian Petracca, and how standards, role clarity and system buy-in are shaping the group heading into 2026. Bodhi opens u...