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Outgoing Tennis Australia CEO and Australian Open Tournament Director Craig Tiley tells Quentin Hull he still has business to finish before leaving his current role. He wants to finalise plans to expand the Australian Open into Olympic Park, ensuring there's no threat to the Grand Slam moving from Melbourne.

Australian Test openerJake Weatherald reflects on Australia's Ashes victory, but tells Quentin Hull now he is firmly focused on helping Tasmania in the Sheffield Shield.

Race caller Greg Miles called legendary horse Makybe Diva's three Melbourne Cup wins, immortalising the mare with the line 'when a champion becomes a legend.'  Following Makybe Diva's death, he joins Lehmo and Sam to reflect on her career. He says her extraordinary feat is something unlikely to be replicated again.

On the eve of the Matildas' opening match of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026, Alex Chidiac speaks to Quentin Hull about the team, coach Joe Montemurro, and playing club soccer in Italy.

Australia's chef de mission Alisa Camplin speaks to Quentin Hull about Australia's most successful Winter Olympics. She says she's been thrilled by the reception the Australian public has given the athletes.

Australia has taken the lead in its multi-format series against India. With injuries heavily hampering the team, coach Shelley Nitschke joins Quentin Hull to chat through them all.

Michael Milton is returning to competition nearly 20 years after retiring. And he's coming back for the Winter Paralympics, no less. He tells Quentin Hull he'll also have to contend with a fractured femur but says he won't be going down without a fight.

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Matt Denny chats to Quentin Hull about competing in the Hobart Track Classic before his focus turns to Glasgow in July. He also speaks of how becoming a dad has helped him improve as an athlete.

Olympic gold medallist, basketballer and former AFLW player Chloe Dalton joins Sam and Lehmo to chat about The Female Athlete Project and the importance of sports science being made available for female athletes.

CEO of Australian Sports Commission and dual gold medallist Kieren Perkins speaks to Sam and Lehmo about the country's success at the Winter Olympics, and how to allocate funding to individual sports.

Australian Diamond Cara Koenen tells Quentin Hull she is up for stepping out of her comfort zone in goal shooter if that is what the national team needs.

Jackson Irvine joins Quentin Hull from Germany in the lead up to the FIFA World Cup this year. He runs through his comeback from a significant foot injury, and how he's trying to help his club — FC St Pauli — avoid relegation in the Bundesliga.

Ryan Hadley joins Quentin Hull after taking five wickets for New South Wales, helping the Blues earn a spot in the One-Day Cup final against Tasmania.

Comedian Ed Kavalee is eager to bring promotion and relegation to Australian football through a series called Breaking Barriers. He spends some time with Lehmo and Sam explaining how he thinks it could work, and doesn't miss the chance to throw in a few jokes along the way.

Flying Roos flight controller Jason Waterhouse joins Sam and Lehmo to chat about the SailGP being held in Sydney next weekend. He says Sydney Harbour is his favourite place to sail, and invited everyone to jump on their own boats to come and watch.

MotoGP's Chief Sporting Officer Carlos Ezpeleta tells Quentin Hull Adelaide is the first-choice option to host the event, assuring there will be no safety issues with a street circuit.

Sydney Kings star Kendric Davis talks to Quentin Hull about being on top of the NBL table, and what makes the Kings such a successful club.

Victorian wicket keeper Sam Harper is having an incredible season for both his state, and the Melbourne Stars. He scored twin centuries in the Victorians' win against Western Australia, as they aim for a Sheffield Shield title.

Former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie speaks to Quentin Hull about Australia's early exit at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Would different coaches for each format work? He also chats selection issues surrounding Glenn Maxwell, Cooper Connolly and Cameron Green.

Fresh off a career best Sheffield Shield knock, Kurtis Patterson tells Sam and Lehmo taking a break from playing in the Big Bash League keeps him fresh for NSW matches.

After some time off, Olympic gold medallist Nina Kennedy tells Quentin Hull she is sett on defending her pole vaulting gold medal at the LA Olympics.

Hawthorn defender Jarman Impey stops by to have some fun with Sam and Lehmo in the lead up to the AFL season.

The Women's Asia Cup is just a few weeks away from reaching Australia's shores. Former Matilda Alicia Ferguson tells Quentin Hull there is pressure on players to secure silverware.

Australian batsman and Queensland captain Marnus Labuschagne gives Quentin Hull an update on his finger injury sustained during The Ashes. He said he is also excited to play out the Sheffield Shield season for his state, before heading across to the Pakistan Super League.

When Phoebe's buggy fell into the water on the golf course, Cam Smith came to the rescue. In a case of truth being stranger than fiction, hear the story as told to Quentin Hull.