Matt Wood

Matt and Mates

Sports EN ↓ 65 episodes

If it’s an easy listening but interesting conversation you’re after, this is the podcast for you! Matt and mates shares the stories of others and the journey they took to get where they are now. Matt’s aim is to hear the other side of the story people don’t get to see. Hearing all about the triumphs, losses, life lessons, but mainly just checking in with a mate!

Author

Matt Wood

Category

Sports

Podcast website

mattandmates.podbean.com

Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

#15 Trent Melville 10.03.2024

This weeks episode was a real interesting one. I managed to sit down with a friend from Darwin (virtually not physically) and chat about his experience when it comes to post concussion symptoms. Trent has been through the ringer and struggled for 16 months with these symptoms until he came across a clinic called Optimize Sport Chiropractic that helped him overcome this battle. If you are strugglin...

#14 Damian Verazzi 03.03.2024

How fun is water skiing am I right?! I wouldn't know because I haven't been before, but a mate of mine Damian talks all about it on this weeks episode. We chat about getting to represent his country in this unique sport, having his daughters join him and his wife out of the water, and some close calls that almost took one of their lives. Awesome bloke Damian is, I loved this chat and I know you wi...

#13 Matt Smith 26.02.2024

Lucky 13 this week! This episode was a pleasure to record as I discussed all things running and fitness with an old friend of mine, Matty Smith. He has represented Australia in duathlons all over the world, along with winning many competitions in his field. He speaks about how he "accidently" fell into the running world, what it was like representing Australia, and how he is helping mold the next...

#12 Dr Toby Edwards 18.02.2024

We are back on for 2024 and what a way to start the year off! A good friend of mine Dr Toby Edwards sat down and chatted all about what he has achieved so far in his life. This chat covers what it took to finish a PhD in his chosen field, where his study and work has taken him around the world, and how his knowledge is influencing the current Australian cycling team. An intelligent and great indiv...

#11 ”I’ve seen 6 different doctors and nothing is working” - Jye Tanner 18.12.2023

Its the SEASON FINALE!! Unbelievable to think I've actually managed a whole first season. This was such a good episode to finish on with a long time friend of mine, Jye Tanner. Jye had the dream of becoming an AFL player, but due to several setbacks, had the dream taken away from him. With all the work and dedication he put into it all during his younger years, Jye has had to battle many demons as...

#10 ”You just get screamed at for 2 weeks straight” - Zac Strom 10.12.2023

Yes you read that right 10 EPISODES! So excited to sit down with Zac as I have got to watch his career for many years. With all the accolades he has received he is still a silent achiever. This episode Zac talks all things footy as he currently plays for a team in the WAFL, South Fremantle Football Club. We chat about his time in the WAFL building his career, potentially advancing into the AFL, an...

#9 ”We had some real haters” - Will Jobe 03.12.2023

Coach Jobe has to be one of the most passionate and down to earth guys I have come across. He breaks down his life into seeing the bigger picture that "money doesn't buy happiness". Listen in to hear how he juggles building a fitness empire, recording his own successful podcast, along with being an awesome dad to his two boys. Enjoy and ily xox

#8 ”I left the airport and the most sinking feeling came over me” - Calum Ware 19.11.2023

Calum was born and bred in Scotland and made the decision to move to Australia to expose himself into a new environment. He speaks all about the places he visited, the difference in lifestyle between Scotland and Australia, and talks about his love of aussie rules footy as a foreigner. Awesome chat and I hope you enjoy it! Love you all a million xox

#7 ”I was sitting in the carpark in shambles” - Ivan Krslovic 12.11.2023

Ivan Krslovic is a former reality tv star just trying to follow his dream in life. Ivan shares his experience on tv and how sometimes what we see isn't actually how it really played out. He also opens up about his passion for dancing and the reaction he gets towards it, along with what motivates him to keep going and his big ambitions he plans to take on next. Loved every part of this chat and I h...

#6 ”We were doing laundry naked” - Paul Onofaro 05.11.2023

Paul Onofaro is a good friend of mine for which I have seen him attempt and accomplish some great things! He opens up about his heart condition he was diagnosed at birth with, taking part and getting to fight in a full set up boxing event, and how a friend and himself had a simple idea to raise awareness for men's mental health. This chat brings up some mental health topics we have both experience...

#5 ”We were in a quarter of the oval with one flood light” - Bea Devlyn 29.10.2023

Bea Devlyn is a former AFLW player having the opportunity to represent both the Fremantle Dockers and West Coast Eagles. In this episode she opens up about the struggles women have becoming professional athletes, the setbacks she had and the manner they were handled which caused her exit of the AFLW system, and how her new job plays a role in creating opportunities for other female athletes. You w...

#4 ”Getting to work on million dollar Ferrari’s” - Bronson Walker 22.10.2023

Bronson Walker is a young entrepreneur who loves the thrill of working for himself. A huge passion towards cars created his auto detailing business called 'Buff', and his creative mindset with designing has opened a new passion in clothing called Shibbby. Bronson talks all about the ebs and flows of working for himself which I am sure a lot of people can related to. Please enjoy this chat as I fee...

#3 ”I’d finish a song and nobody would clap” - Shara Rose 15.10.2023

Shara Rose is a young artist trying to make her mark in the music industry. A dream of being a professional singer at a young age has got her to where she is now. After having several setbacks, this only drove her further towards reaching her dream. Another great chat with an amazing human being. Hope you enjoy, lots of love xox

#2 ”Deciding to move to Melbourne to play a sport I had never played before” - Andrew Stokes 08.10.2023

Andrew "Stokesy" Stokes had a dream being an elite athlete like most other kids in Australia. As the years went on, that dream was slowly slipping away, which ended up causing him to go down another avenue. His story is a remarkable one! Another great chat that I feel you all should enjoy. Much love to you all xox

#1 ”I was covered head to toe in shaving cream” - Todd King 01.10.2023

Todd King is a lifelong friend who has had his fair share of ups and downs. A former reality TV star turned Police Officer, Todd has some insightful stories to share throughout this journey he calls life. I really hope you enjoy this chat as much as I did. Thanks and love ya's all xox

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