Auscast Inspiration

Danny Vukovic is the Goal Keeper for Sydney FC in the Hyundai A-League. He and his team have just completed a record season for Season, scoring the most points in A-League History. He’s represented Australia, four A-League Clubs, and played overseas. What you may not know about Danny is the battle he and his wife Kristy have gone through with their young son, Harley. Harley was born with a liver c...

Brock McLean is a former AFL player, playing for both Melbourne and Carlton. Being drafted in the top 5 of the 2003 National Draft, McLean encountered the pressure of what it takes to be a top prospect in the league, on and off the field. He is also an ambassador for Athlete Ally, which focuses on Marriage Equality and Debra– another organisation which we discuss in the Podcast. In this episode, J...

Jacob Walker works behind the scenes as a producer in Television and Sports Presentation. He’s worked for Channel 9, 10 and Cricket Australia, flying around the country ensuring presentation is at is best. He is also the survivor of a Brain Tumour. In this episode, Jarrod chats to Jacob about the first time he heard the news, how he handled it and after surviving, his new outlook on life. You won’...

Kane Cornes is the games record holder for the Port Adelaide Football Club in the AFL. He’s a Premiership Player, 4 time Best and Fairest and now everywhere in the media. He’s also a member of a very famous family. What you may not know, is that Kane and his wife Lucy have had a tough few years with their eldest son Eddy experiencing some serious health issues. In this open and honest Podcast, hea...

Greg Hire is a three time Championship player for the Perth Wildcats in the NBL. He’s been a part of the highly respected Perth Wildcats since his start as a development player. What you may not know, is Greg’s passion in Mental Health. Greg, with his wife Ainsleigh work tirelessly to raise awareness for mental health via their program A Stitch In Time. Find out more in this Podcast. Greg Hire: T-...

Jarryd Roughead is a 4 time Premiership Player, Coleman Medallist, 2 x All Australian and the Captain of the Hawthorn Football Club. In 2015 he was diagnosed with a Melanoma on his lip, and soon after – spots on his lungs. He since has beaten this battle, and chats to Jarrod Walsh about his return to the AFL, his love of the NBA and the most important fight of his life. Jarryd Roughead: T- @Jarryd...

Jenni Screen is an Olympian, Commonwealth Gold Medallist and World Champion. Playing elite Basketball for over a decade, she’s definitely experienced the life of an athlete. But what happens after? Anxiety, Depression and so many unanswered questions. Jarrod catches up with Jenni to talk about the transition from the elite life, to the ‘real world’. Follow Jenni here: Twitter - @JenniScreen Instag...

Adam Peacock is a well-known sports presenter, currently working for Fox Sports Australia. He has covered The World Cup, The Olympics and regularly the face of Fox Sports Football’s coverage of the Hyundai A-League. What you may not know, is the cause he is fighting for. On March 6, Adam and his colleagues will be running for a really special cause. He, alongside 9 others will be running the North...

Ben Fitzsimons is the former General Manager of the Adelaide 36ers Basketball Club. Currently, he is part of the Australian Cannabis Corporation, who are pushing to allow medicinal cannibals to be produced and distributed in South Australia. Listen in to this episode to find out how Ben has moved from his role in the Front Office in Sport, to be making innovative and positive changes to the state....