Momentum

It’s another big week in women’s sport and Kat Sasso and Lav Baj are back in the Group Chat to get into all of it. They kick things off with what’s caught their attention this week, from Bieberchella chaos to space chat (yes, really), before diving into the internet sports moments you need to see. From wholesome sideline energy to elite street sport content and a few viral moments that had the gro...

It’s been a huge week in women’s sport and Kat Sasso and Lav Baj are in the Group Chat to get into all of it. From their current obsessions (yes, we’re talking Emily in Paris and some very niche golf content) to the internet moments you didn’t know you needed — including Jimmy Butler fangirling over Alex Morgan — this ep has a bit of everything. On the sport side, there’s plenty to unpack. Big win...

It’s been a huge week across the world of women’s sport and Kat Sasso and Lav Baj are here to break it all down. They cover the big stories shaping the global landscape — from FIFA introducing a regulation requiring teams to have at least one female coach on staff, to the reveal of the new Socceroos and Matildas kits. They also discuss The Iconic announcing its first sports sponsorship with the Ne...

This week, Momentum enters a new era WOOT! In our first-ever weekly chat show format, Kat sits down with Lav Baj for an unfiltered conversation that moves beyond headlines and into the **real** stories shaping women’s sport right now. Together, Kat and Lav break down one of the biggest weeks in global women’s sport. Where to even start!? From Team USA’s dominance in the Women’s World Cup qualifier...

The Winter Olympics have just wrapped up in Milan and Cortina, bringing two weeks of breathtaking competition, unforgettable moments (hello Alysa Liu...!), and stories of resilience from athletes around the world. Yet it goes without saying that behind every run, every jump, and every podium moment are years of unseen work. This week on Momentum, Kat sits down with Australian freestyle skier and a...

With the Australian Grand Prix taking place this week, Momentum  is heading trackside to talk about the women reshaping motorsport - not just behind the wheel, but behind the mic. Host Kat Sasso sits down with Patricia Valeri Mellior and Elle Baillieu, the duo behind ⁠Paddock43⁠, a female-led motorsport podcast carving out space in one of sport’s most male-dominated arenas. What started as a passi...

Women’s football in Australia didn’t just grow. It was built. Fought for. Pushed forward by players who believed the game deserved more. And few understand that better than Sarah Walsh. A former Matilda who helped drive the standards on the pitch, Sarah is now shaping the future of the game off it as COO of the AFC Women's Asian Cup. The very tournament she once won as a player. Her story is more...

Ahead of Season 3, and in the heart of the Australian Open, Momentum returns with a special one-off tennis episode, proudly presented in partnership with the incredible team at MECCA M-POWER. Hosted by Kat Sasso, this special episode brings together three generations of Australian tennis to explore what it really takes to build a long, sustainable career in an unforgiving, high-pressure sport. Kat...

Running clubs are booming, long runs are filling city streets, and with the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival just around the corner, there’s no better time to drop a special bonus episode of Momentum . Allie Daisy King sat down in our Melbourne studio with Issy Hume - a Nike Running Athlete, long-distance runner, and data scientist - whose journey has been inspiring women both on and off the track...

"I'm used to being the only one that looks like me in many rooms." In this episode of Momentum, we sit down with former AFLW player and rising sports media voice Akec Makur Chuot (aka one of our favourite people on Instagram, ever). Akec arrived in Australia as a 12-year-old refugee from Kenya and went on to become one of the first women of colour to play in the AFLW. Now, she’s shifting the game...

If you’ve ever watched women’s rugby, you’ll know it’s a game of relentless grit, extraordinary athleticism, and deep camaraderie. But what you might not see is the behind-the-scenes reality - the sacrifices, historical inequality, and tireless work it takes just to compete at the highest level in this country, and beyond. In this episode, we sit down with the iconic Georgie Friedrichs - a Wallaro...

In case you can't tell, sports media is changing - and women like Georgia Rajic and Isha Singhal are leading that change. From calling A-League Women’s and Super Netball matches to writing for leading newsrooms, they’ve built their own paths in a male-dominated industry that’s still catching up. In this episode of Momentum, Georgia and Isha share what it takes to break through in sports media, the...

If you’ve ever watched water polo, you’ll know it’s one of the toughest, most grueling sports on the planet - a brutal mix of endurance, strategy, and pure strength. And at the heart of it all are athletes like Matilda Kearns, who represent everything that's exciting about the next generation of Australian sport. Tilly isn’t just an elite water polo player — she’s part of a powerful movement of yo...

Today’s guest is Lydia O’Donnell - elite runner, Head Nike Run Coach, and now CEO and co-founder of Femmi , a platform empowering women to train in sync with their bodies.  In this episode, Lydia takes us back to where it all began, sharing how her passion for running evolved into a mission to challenge outdated approaches to training. She reflects on the lessons she’s carried from elite sport int...

Some athletes make it look easy — but behind every highlight reel, there’s a story of grit you don’t always see. Shea Connors knows that better than most. Before she was lighting up the A-League Women’s competition with Sydney FC, Shea faced a massive hurdle early in her career: compartment syndrome. At 18, she wasn’t just fighting for minutes on the pitch — she was fighting to keep playing at all...

If you've been keeping an eye on women’s basketball — both here in Australia and around the world — you’ll know we’re standing at a real tipping point. For decades, women’s basketball has produced incredible athletes, passionate fans, and world-class competition, but it hasn’t always been matched by the media coverage, commercial backing, or opportunities it deserves. But now, something is changin...

WE'RE BACK WITH SEASON 2! When you think about trailblazers in sport, it’s easy to picture the biggest stadiums, the biggest crowds, and the biggest moments. But sometimes the most important shifts happen in spaces that haven't always been given the spotlight they deserve — until now. Today’s guests are two incredible athletes who are helping lead that change. Shae Graham made history as the first...

This week on Momentum, we have an extraordinary guest who’s breaking barriers and redefining what it means to be a young athlete. Ruby Trew is a 16-year-old Olympian skateboarder who’s already making waves on the international stage. With her incredible talent, fierce determination, and passion for the sport, Ruby’s not just competing — she’s inspiring a new generation of skateboarders, especially...

This week, we sit down with rising star Imogen Radburn, one of Australia’s most promising up-and-coming race car drivers. From starting go-karting at 14 to becoming the only woman competing in both Formula Ford and Formula 4 Nationally, Imogen has broken barriers and defied expectations. She takes us through her journey, from heartbreaking setbacks to unexpected opportunities, including her remark...

Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects one in ten women worldwide, yet for many, it's still shrouded in silence - and is still largely a taboo to talk about. For athletes, the physical and emotional toll can be particularly challenging, as the symptoms often overlap with the demands of high-performance training. From debilitating pain to the struggles of seeking a diagnosis, endometrios...

The story of the Afghan Women’s National Football Team is not an easy one to tell. For years, they were forced to play in secret under Taliban rule. They then experienced a brief 14 years of normality, where the foundations of Afghan women's football began to flourish, with the support it rightfully deserved. Fatima was one of the young women growing up during this time, who was able to see a futu...

Climate change isn’t just a global crisis—it’s quickly becoming a game-changer in the world of sport. In recent years, athletes across the globe have faced conditions that were once unthinkable, from heatwaves to snowstorms and everything in between. Here in Australia, it’s a stark reality. We’ve seen the AFL, cricket and A-League matches postponed as temperatures soar to dangerous levels, while p...

Today, we're going to explore the incredible journey of someone who's reinvented herself time and time again, from elite athlete to motorsport creator. Amy Pejkovic, once a promising high jumper with her eyes set on the London 2012 Olympics, has since become a well known figure in the world of Formula One and motorsports media. But Amy's story is more than just about sports. It's about resilience...

ICYMI: Momentum's latest guest Tina Rahimi made huge waves last year - for all the right reasons. If she's not on your radar already, Tina is an Australian boxer who participated in the 2022 Commonwealth Games (winning Bronze in the Women's Featherweight Division), and later competed at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, where she won the hearts of fans around the world. Tina was also the first wo...

Valued at  $250 million USD  – the highest valuation ever for a women’s professional sports team globally – it goes without saying that Angel City Football Club is a team that stands apart from all other football teams. Kat Sasso sits down with Julie, ACFC's co-founder and President, and the club's Head of PR Stephanie Rudnick to talk about the origins of the team, how they are redefining women's...