The Howie Games

Few athletes have made the leap from the footy to tv and the media as seamlessly as Beau Ryan. After carving out his successful NRL career with the Wests Tigers and Cronulla Sharks, Beau's natural wit and infectious personality turned guest spots on The Footy Show into the launchpad for one of Australia's most successful media careers, leading to hosting roles on The Amazing Race Australia , Gladi...

What are the five greatest old school TV shows of all time? 📺🍿 On this episode of The Big Five, Howie and The Chief, Jason Dunstall, dive into one of the great nostalgia debates - the greatest old school TV shows ever. From classic comedies and unforgettable dramas to the shows that had us racing home to the couch, the boys reveal their personal top five and make the case for the programs that d...

What are the five greatest Australian sporting moments of all time? 🇦🇺🏆 On this episode of The Big Five , Howie and The Chief, Jason Dunstall, count down the greatest Australian sporting moments ever. From unforgettable victories and incredible upsets to the iconic performances that brought the nation to its feet, the boys reveal their personal top five and debate the moments that have shaped Aus...

This is one of the most extraordinary comeback stories ever told on The Howie Games. Olympic silver medallist Scott Miller opens up like never before, taking us from the heights of standing on the podium for Australia in Atlanta to the depths of addiction, prison and a life he says was spiralling towards death. In a confronting and deeply honest conversation, Scott reveals the surreal moment armed...

This is one of the most extraordinary comeback stories ever told on The Howie Games. Olympic silver medallist Scott Miller opens up like never before, taking us from the heights of standing on the podium for Australia in Atlanta to the depths of addiction, prison and a life he says was spiralling towards death. In a confronting and deeply honest conversation, Scott reveals the surreal moment armed...

What are the five greatest Australian songs of all time? 🎵🇦🇺 On this special episode of The Big Five , Howie and The Chief, Jason Dunstall, are joined by Australian music legend Paul Kelly to tackle one of the biggest debates in Australian culture - the greatest Aussie songs ever written. From iconic anthems and pub classics to timeless storytelling masterpieces, the trio count down their persona...

Harry Kewell knows exactly what it feels like to stand on football’s biggest stage. Thanks to SBS, one of Australia’s greatest footballers joins us for an unforgettable conversation about the biggest tournament in the world and so much more! Harry takes listeners inside the rockstar treatment of a World Cup campaign, reflects on the goosebumps he still gets remembering his famous 2006...

Harry Kewell knows exactly what it feels like to stand on football’s biggest stage. Thanks to SBS, one of Australia’s greatest footballers joins us for an unforgettable conversation about the biggest tournament in the world and so much more! Harry takes listeners inside the rockstar treatment of a World Cup campaign, reflects on the goosebumps he still gets remembering his famous 2006...

Who are the five greatest male athletes of all time? 🐐 On this episode of The Big Five , Howie and The Chief, Jason Dunstall, tackle one of sport's biggest debates - the greatest male athletes ever. From global superstars and record-breakers to game-changing icons who transcended their sport, the boys count down their personal top five and make the case for who deserves a place on the ultimate GO...

He is one of Australia's biggest sporting stars. From suburban Melbourne courts to the bright lights of the NBA. From idolising Buddy Franklin, following Hawthorn religiously, and even taking a year away from basketball to focus on football, to the decision that ultimately changed his life forever.  The Chicago Bulls star then takes us inside one of the defining moments of his career, his unf...

He is one of Australia's biggest sporting stars. From suburban Melbourne courts to the bright lights of the NBA. From idolising Buddy Franklin, following Hawthorn religiously, and even taking a year away from basketball to focus on football, to the decision that ultimately changed his life forever.  The Chicago Bulls star then takes us inside one of the defining moments of his career, his unf...

What are the five greatest sporting movies of all time? 🍿 On the debut episode of The Big Five , Howie and The Chief, Jason Dunstall, count down their top five sporting movies ever made. From underdog stories and Hollywood blockbusters to cult classics and tear-jerking triumphs, the boys go head-to-head over which films belong on sport's ultimate podium. The lists are locked in but the arguments...

What’s Josh Giddey’s go-to comfort food? (Italian.) Can he cook it? (Not a chance.) It is as fun and fast-paced as his rise to a $100 million deal in the NBA. But before we get to the business, Josh opens up about life away from basketball, from favourite holidays and TV shows to the NBA (and AFL) stars he looked up to growing up. He shares the teammate he rates most highly, the player...

Three of the AFL’s most exciting and watchable players come together for a special edition of The Player Profile. Following their powerful conversation celebrating Sir Doug Nicholls Round, Bradley Hill, Maurice Rioli Jnr and Jarman Impey open up for a super charged, three-pronged Player Profile.  They have a laugh, share stories, the influences that shaped them and life beyond football....

Game 433. We go inside one of the biggest weeks in football history. From the wall-to-wall media frenzy, Monday at the MCG, the morning of The Record and then THE DAY... this is the build-up you never saw coming. School pick-ups. Midweek netball runs. The beautiful chaos of normal life unfolding in the middle of a historic week. But as the noise grows louder, Pendles narrows his focus. Back into g...

As the countdown to history reaches its final stages, it's time for a history lesson! Pendlebury Diaries takes you deeper inside the world of football's greatest milestone. With the all-time games record now within touching distance, the media attention grows and every moment matters.  From the inner sanctum at Collingwood to the mindset of a champion still performing at the elite level, this...

Three of footy’s most exciting First Nations stars come together for a special edition of The Howie Games celebrating Sir Doug Nicholls Round. This is a conversation built on moments, connections and stories. From family ties and cultural pride to the influence of mentors, teammates and communities - and no shortage of CYRIL! The boys reflect on what it means to represent First Nations peopl...

Three of footy’s most exciting First Nations stars come together for a special edition of The Howie Games celebrating Sir Doug Nicholls Round. This is a conversation built on moments, connections and stories. From family ties and cultural pride to the influence of mentors, teammates and communities - and no shortage of CYRIL! The boys reflect on what it means to represent First Nations peopl...

The pursuit of history ramps up as Scott Pendlebury battles injury and expectation with the all-time games record drawing closer. From a thrilling clash with the arch rivals, to a fourth Anzac Medal, to unprecedented access inside the Collingwood Football Club boardroom as plans intensify around the record, this is elite sport from the inside out. It's a rare insight into the professionalism,...

A global footballer, a leader, and unapologetically himself. Vice-captain of Australia, and yes… the coolest Socceroo there is. Beneath the style is a story built on dedication, sacrifice, and an unshakeable belief in the dream. From kicking a ball around Rowville, to packing his life at 16 and heading to Scotland with no guarantees, this is a journey of pure intent. Irvine opens up on the...

A global footballer, a leader, and unapologetically himself. Vice-captain of Australia, and yes… the coolest Socceroo there is. Beneath the style is a story built on dedication, sacrifice, and an unshakeable belief in the dream. From kicking a ball around Rowville, to packing his life at 16 and heading to Scotland with no guarantees, this is a journey of pure intent. Irvine opens up on the...

The Howie Games presents a special new series.  Pendlebury Diaries is built from personal, real time voice notes exchanged between Scott Pendlebury and Mark Howard, tracking the weeks and months leading into his record-breaking AFL game. Early mornings, training, recovery, mindset, family, a fourth Anzac Day Medal as it unfolds and even Collingwood boardroom insights - the stuff that usually...

Footballer. Thinker. Traveller. DJ. Proper vibe. Born in Melbourne, built in Europe, and now leading from the front as a true leader of the Socceroos, and that’s just the surface.  He’s equal parts old-school football romantic and modern-day citizen of the world. So, before the full story. Enjoy the quirks. The interests. The curveballs. The stuff that makes Jackson Irvine ,...

A different kind of Howie Games episode.  An honest, straight-up travel diary through South Africa and the wild landscapes of Namibia, packed with stories, lessons, travel hacks, and a few hard-earned mistakes along the way. From planning the trip to navigating a place of real consequence, it’s all laid bare. How to fly, where to stay, what to see... with some VERY special guests, this...

The former Socceroos coach walked into the unknown… and emerged a national hero in Iraq. The details behind this extraordinary World Cup qualifying journey will take your breath away.  If you haven't, take a listen to Arnie’s full story back on Episode 221 , the grit, the setbacks, the relentless belief. But what has unfolded since is something else entirely.  At the helm of...