Sam Kekovich & Leon Wiegard

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard

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Sport & Life (S & L) is hosted by likeable Australia sporting larrikin Sam Kekovich and two time Olympian and sports broadcaster Leon Wiegard. S & L features a special guest from sport each week (or politics, show business etc who has an interest in Sport) Its non- stop chat-cast with the emphasis on the lighter side of sport (which means it’s very funny) and guests who have a background as a star athlete, administrator or simply a love of sport.

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Sam Kekovich & Leon Wiegard

Episodes

Saints, Sailing and Sackings with Andrew Plympton 24.07.2020 40:32

We chat with former St. Kilda president Andrew Plympton about his time at Moorabbin and how the Saints came close to merging with Carlton.  We also dig into the circumstances that lead to the sacking of Stan Alves.   He also chats about his sailing connections and his membership on the Australian Olympic Committee executive. 

Dissecting the Collywobbles with Des Tuddenham 22.07.2020 39:22

We chat with AFL Hall of Fame legend Des Tuddenham about his career and why he left Collingwood to play for Essendon.  Des talks about his commitment to training and why he was a successful player throughout the 60s and 70s.  Sam also plays psychologist and tries to work out why Collingwood lost three Grand Finals during Des's playing days.   

Battered and bruised Bobby Skilton talks all things football 10.07.2020 39:55

We check in with three time Brownlow medalist Bob Skilton to see how he's travelling after breaking his shoulder.  Bobby also reflects on some of his toughest opponents throughout his career and the transition from South Melbourne to the Sydney Swans. 

Close shaves at the Munich Olympics with the 'Angry Ant' 03.07.2020 45:57

We chat with Australian Cycling legend John Trevorrow who opens up about the highs and lows of his career and the current state of cycling.  Sam throws the hard questions at 'Iffy' about the current lycra clad middle aged men along Beach Road.  We also talk about John's passion for the Tour de France and connection with the Mitchelton Scott team.

The bookie who wrote off 5 million 26.06.2020 44:18

We chat with Coleman Medalist and former Footscray full forward Simon Beasley as he chats about life on and off the field.  A stockbroker by trade, Simon was also at one stage one of Australia's biggest bookmakers who had his fair share of dramas with the regulators and the punter.

Leading Politician names Bob Hawke as Captain-Coach 18.06.2020 50:42

Simon Crean opens up about his love for the Kangaroo’s and his 23 years in Canberra.  We also find out who he would most like to share a bottle of Chardonnay with on another episode of Sport & Life with Sam & Leon.

We crack the 'hard nut' - Mal Brown 12.06.2020 51:14

In this episode hear the inside story of Mal Brown’s late entry to League football in Melbourne, and what an impact !!—already a legend in Western Australia as a “hard nut” player at three clubs and as a successful captain-coach, Mal’s football journey is intriguing, captivating, hilarious and incident packed. And yet there is more to Malcolm than most would know—so, you won’t want to miss a word.