Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard

Former Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu joins Sport & Life for a wide‑ranging, deeply human conversation that swings from wild family history to the hard truths of modern politics. Ted unpacks the extraordinary tale of his ancestor swimming across the Heads in the 1860s , the sprawling Baillieu–Knox family tree, his own sporting journey through rugby and footy, and the brutal hit that ended his...

A bruising, brilliant episode of Sport and Life with Sam and Leon , featuring Fitzroy cult hero Mick “The Sherman Tank” Conlan . The boys kick off with the explosive Four Corners concussion special, unpacking the future of tackling, the legal minefield ahead for footy, and the knife‑edge reality facing AFL and rugby league. Then Mick steps into the studio and the whole tone shifts — stories of Tas...

In this episode of Sport & Life , Sam, Leon and Dan sit down with one of the most influential voices in Australian football journalism — Mike Sheahan . From the early days at Newsday and The Mercury to becoming the face of footy analysis on TV and radio, Mike opens up on the stories that shaped his career, the controversies that followed him, and the characters who left a mark along the way. H...

Sam and Leon sit down with the one‑and‑only  Rex Hunt  for a fast, funny and razor‑sharp sprint through his life in footy, policing, fishing and broadcasting. Rex reflects on Richmond’s rise, his leap from the force to TV, the birth of his iconic commentary style, global fishing adventures, and the characters who shaped his career. A tight, energetic hit of stories, laughs and pure Rex.

A cracking episode of Sport & Life as Leon and Sam welcome Collingwood cult figure Ross “Twiggy” Dunne — the man behind one of the most famous torpedo punts in footy history. From growing up hating Collingwood to becoming a Magpie favourite, Twiggy walks us through the wild ride: under‑19s heartbreak, sneaking into the seniors, the 1977 drawn Grand Final, and the torp that still lives in black...

James Hird joins Sam and Leon for a powerful, honest and surprisingly warm conversation about rebuilding a life in the spotlight. Hirdy opens up about his return to the media, the lessons from his Essendon exit, and the grounding influence of his upbringing. He talks candidly about the importance of having the right people around you when things get dark — and how those relationships shaped his pa...

A 250‑episode milestone and a cracking chat to celebrate it. Sam, Leon and Rich open with family chaos, birthday shoutouts and a chaotic debrief on the Stone Auto win before welcoming Jon Ralph from the Herald Sun and Fox Footy — the AFL oracle himself. Ralphie breaks down Michael Voss’ sacking, Carlton’s list mess, the coaching landscape, and why the Blues keep tripping over their own shoelaces....

Leon’s fresh off receiving the Olympic Order of Merit after being told he had 6–8 weeks to live, and the boys unpack the whole wild ride: the secret first ceremony, the Sydney cocktail marathon, ambassadors, Nestlé royalty and a room full of Olympians. From there it’s pure Sport & Life: how sports get into the Games, why the Commonwealth Games can’t shake the “second best” tag, athlete payment...

A wide‑ranging, story‑packed conversation with one of Australia’s most decorated journalists and crime writers, Andrew Rule . From his early days at the Gippsland Times to covering disasters, war zones and the rise of Underbelly , Rule walks Sam and Leon through a career built on curiosity, courage and an uncanny ability to read people. He reflects on the investigations that changed the country —...

Irish-born champion jockey turned rising trainer Shane Jackson joins the show to unpack his journey from Wicklow to Warrnambool, the craft of building elite jumpers, and the resurgence of his stable’s headline act, Point Nepean . He talks family, community, the future of jumps racing, and why the ‘Bool remains one of the most powerful training hubs in the country. A sharp, honest, insightful chat...

In this deeply personal and often hilarious episode of Sport & Life , Leon and Dan sit down with Ron Barassi III — son of the late, great Ron Barassi — for a warm, generous, and revealing conversation about the man behind the mythology. From childhood memories of running amok at training and leaving ice creams on Channel 7 seats, to table‑tennis battles where an 82‑year‑old Ron still had the f...

Peter Moody joins Sam and Leon for a cracking episode that swings from outback roads to Randwick’s biggest stage. Moody breaks down the jaw‑dropping Doncaster win by his $10,000 filly — “to see a three‑year‑old filly… put them to the sword was quite remarkable” — and explains how a Rockhampton bargain is now being compared to the greats. The boys dive into Moody’s bush upbringing, the 12‑hour road...

Sam and Leon catch up with one of footy’s great cult figures Warren “Wow” Jones for a wildly entertaining deep dive into the Carlton powerhouse years. From his beginnings in windy Wellington to nearly 200 AFL games, a premiership, and one of the most memorable nicknames in the game, Wow brings stories that only the 70s and 80s could produce. He opens up about life under Mike Fitzpatrick’s shadow,...

This week on Sport & Life , Leon and Sam sit down with one of footy’s great cult figures — the unforgettable René Kink. From kicking 146 goals in 12 games as a 15‑year‑old to becoming a Collingwood pin‑up boy and one of the most feared forwards of the 70s and 80s, Kinky’s story is as big as the man himself. He opens up about the highs, the heartbreaks, and the honesty that defined his career —...

Sam returns from Bali refreshed, Leon is firing, and Dan is back in the studio — just in time for one of the great characters of Australian football. Dale “Flea” Weightman joins the boys for a brilliant, free‑flowing chat that moves from Mildura sandhills to State of Origin glory, from the chaos of 70s and 80s Richmond to the characters who shaped the game. Flea reflects on debuting in 1978, survi...

Ted Whitten Jnr opens up about life in the shadow of an icon, the chaos and comedy of 70s and 80s footy, and the moment his dad gave him the most unexpected piece of career advice ever. From the emotional final lap at the Western Oval to the fight that saved the Bulldogs, to raising over $15 million for prostate cancer research, this episode dives into the real legacy of the Whitten name. A must‑l...

With Sam on holidays, Dan Jones steps off the rookie list and into the guts as he and Leon welcome Channel Seven’s Brian “BT” Taylor to kick off the AFL season. BT takes us from leaving home at 16, to kicking a hundred goals, to carving out a media career built on personality, preparation and pure instinct. He opens up on State of Origin magic, the evolution of access in footy, the art of calling...

Jeff Brown joins Sam, Rich and Liam for a wide‑ranging, deeply human conversation that moves from footy folklore to leadership, loyalty and life after a cancer diagnosis. Brown reflects on his years as Collingwood president, the fallout and legacy of the Do Better report, the rise of Craig McRae, and the club’s transformation into a 110,000‑member powerhouse. The boys dive into the changing landsc...

On this episode of Sport and Life , Sam and Leon sit down with one of the most iconic voices in Australian sport — Sandy Roberts. Across decades behind the microphone, Sandy has called some of the country’s greatest moments, and today he reflects on the highs, the heartbreaks, and the stories that shaped his remarkable career. But this conversation goes deeper than nostalgia. Sandy opens up about...

Andrew Gowers joins the show to reflect on a life in football — from 140 senior games (89 with Hawthorn, 51 with Brisbane) to his role in Hawthorn’s 1991 Premiership. We dive into his transition to Club President, how the Hawks are positioning themselves for 2026, the strategic move to Dingley, and the stories behind his own playing career. It’s a thoughtful, candid look at leadership, legacy, and...

We chat with former AFL footballer Peter 'Spida' Everitt who played 291 games across three clubs (St. Kilda, Hawthorn & Sydney.) We chat with Spida about his time in the AFL, the coaches he butted heads with and his career post football in the media for both radio and television.

We chat with legendary boxing trainer Johnny Lewis. Johnny trained six world champions in his time including Jeff Fenech and Kostya Tszyu. We chat with Johnny about his career and some memorable moments in and out of the ring.

We chat with former Australian Tennis Professional John Millman. John made his Grand Slam debut at the 2006 Australian Open and famously defeated Roger Federer at the 2018 US Open going onto make the qtr finals. We chat with John about his career and his move now into the tennis media landscape.

Former Footscray sharpshooter Simon Beasley joins the show to discuss his appointment as President of the Vingt Cinq Club. He reflects on his playing days, shares stories from his footy career, and offers a look inside the club’s direction and plans for the years ahead.

Leon stumbles upon a stack of newspapers from the 1960s — including Melbourne’s iconic  Sporting Globe   he and Sam dive headfirst into the headlines that shaped a generation with a funny story from a horse race in Rosedale.