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The Howie Games

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Where the biggest names in the world of sport go one-on-one with sports journalist Mark Howard. From ultimate highs to tear-jerking lows, Howie lifts the lid on the real stories behind the headlines. He sits down with the biggest names in Australian & world sport, finding out how they started out, what makes them tick, how they deal with the big wins and the big losses, and how they take on sport and life from here.

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Artist Series 15: 🎼 Vance Joy (Player Profile) 25.10.2022

Melbourne born sensation Vance Joy joins Howie ahead of his Australian tour for his Player Profile! Quite fitting for the ex-VFL footballer, turned rockstar!  Vance Joy's Australian Tour starts on October 29 - you can get your tickets at https://www.vancejoy.com .  So, as you purchase your tickets, have a listen to one of the most well-rounded Player Profiles in the history of the Howie Games!  Se...

165: Ange Postecoglou (Part A) - THE NEXT CHAPTER 19.10.2022

Talk about taking opportunities with both hands.  Ange Postecoglou had all but conceded that his dream of coaching in Europe had passed him by, until Scottish powerhouse, and one of the world's most famous football club's, Celtic called. The appointment was met with all sorts of doubt, but the former Socceroos coach and proud Melbournian remarkably took Celtic back to Championship glory.  From his...

165: Ange Postecoglou (Part B) - THE NEXT CHAPTER 19.10.2022

Talk about taking opportunities with both hands.  Ange Postecoglou had all but conceded that his dream of coaching in Europe had passed him by, until Scottish powerhouse, and one of the world's most famous football club's, Celtic called. The appointment was met with all sorts of doubt, but the former Socceroos coach and proud Melbournian remarkably took Celtic back to Championship glory.  From his...

165: Ange Postecoglou (Player Profile) 18.10.2022

Big Ange would run home from school to watch The Brady Bunch. That's right, The Brady Bunch. And he is going to serve up Uber Eats to Muhammad Ali. This is a fun and bubbly Player Profile with the coach of one Europe's biggest football clubs.  It's our very own, Ange Postecoglou. And it's awesome.  ------------ Follow the Howie Games on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follo...

Artist Series 14: 📰 Robert Craddock (Part A) 17.10.2022

A story teller, an amazing writer and a brilliant journalist, Crash takes us inside the art of sports journalism - all with modesty and humour, as only he knows how.  From interviews around the world, one on one's in Warnie's room, to the biggest match fixing scandal cricket has ever seen and also meeting Mother Teresa with Steve Waugh, Crash has seen it all.  He is brilliant as ever in the latest...

Artist Series 14: 📰 Robert Craddock (Part B) 17.10.2022

A story teller, an amazing writer and a brilliant journalist, Crash takes us inside the art of sports journalism - all with modesty and humour, as only he knows how.  From interviews around the world in Warnie's room, to the biggest match fixing scandal cricket has ever seen and meeting Mother Teresa with Steve Waugh, Crash has seen it all.  He is brilliant as ever in the latest instalment of the...

Artist Series 14: 📰 Robert Craddock (Player Profile) 17.10.2022

It's a fun and fast moving Player Profile with plenty of twists and curls.  Where does the nickname Crash come from? The perfect potato chip, a dodgy curry, two light beers and the country he still needs to visit. And where to find this engaging sports journalist on a day off.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artist Series 13: 🏎️ Grant Denyer (Part A) 10.10.2022

From the farm, to motor racing, a journalist and becoming a television megastar.  Grant Denyer has been on hand to report on some of the biggest disasters the world has ever seen, all while managing it with emotion.  He is a television star with flare and care, with plenty of ups and plenty of low, lows as well.  And keep your eye out for the unmissable Grant Denyer live tour coming up.  See omnys...

Artist Series 13: 🏎️ Grant Denyer (Part B) 10.10.2022

From the farm, to motor racing, a journalist and becoming a television megastar.  Grant Denyer has been on hand to report on some of the biggest disasters the world has ever seen, all while managing it with emotion.  He is a television star with flare and care, with plenty of ups and plenty of low, lows as well.  And keep your eye out for the unmissable Grant Denyer live tour coming up.  See omnys...

Artist Series 13: 🏎️ Grant Denyer (Player Profile) 10.10.2022

Mad Dog Denyer likes his rockstars to be rockstars. His culinary skills lack, but his knowledge of the room service game is first class.   And from straightening board games at K-mart, to his very own board game. This Player Profile absolutely zings along!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

164: Jess Stenson (Part A) 05.10.2022

In her 14th marathon and at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, this tough cookie, this mum, this legend, became and instant Australian icon. In one of the moments of the Games, and with her son Billy and husband Dylan cheering on the sidelines and all of Australia right behind her, she won gold. All, with a big smile on her face.  She takes us through the mental, physical and emotional bat...

164: Jess Stenson (Part B) 05.10.2022

In her 14th marathon and at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, this tough cookie, this mum, this legend, became and instant Australian icon. In one of the moments of the Games, and with her son Billy and husband Dylan cheering on the sidelines and all of Australia right behind her, she won gold. All, with a big smile on her face. She takes us through the mental, physical and emotional batt...

164: Jess Stenson (Player Profile) 04.10.2022

Swoop Stenson runs through her favourite training Podcasts (Spoiler Alert: The Howie Games is in there), she lists her best tips to run a successful marathon and what she learned from Kobe Bryant.  This marathon mum is a ripper!  ------------ Follow the Howie Games on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow the Howie Games on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegames Se...

Artist Series 12: 🤣 Glenn Robbins (Part A) 03.10.2022

A chat with Glenn Robbins is as insightful as it is fun. One of the most creative and funniest comedians in Australian history steps up for the next instalment of The Howie Games Artist Series.  Uncle Arthur, Russell Coight, Kel Knight - we head into the life and times of these characters and so much, much more. Also amongst it all includes some special stories about our mate Shane, and some surfi...

Artist Series 12: 🤣 Glenn Robbins (Part B) 03.10.2022

A chat with Glenn Robbins is as insightful as it is fun. One of the most creative and funniest comedians in Australian history steps up for the next instalment of The Howie Games Artist Series.  Uncle Arthur, Russell Coight, Kel Knight. We head in to the life and times of these characters. Plus some special stories about our mate Shane, and some surfing chat as well.  I hope you can get as many la...

Artist Series 12: 🤣 Glenn Robbins (Player Profile) 03.10.2022

Opening the batting with Boony, playing golf with AB for Australia, an illegal VW superbug that blew up, being happy with a gig worth thirty bucks and plenty more as we get to know one of the funniest men Australia has ever seen.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artist Series 11: 📺 Tony Armstrong (Part A) 26.09.2022

This athlete turned Logie winner is as cool as they come! He is a breakfast TV presenter, commentator and writer, plus a Barwon Heads Premiership Player and an all-round legend. Tony Armstrong played at three AFL football clubs and felt like a failure. He has worked hard to forge a successful career in the media. Tony is resilient, driven, hard working and plenty of fun. My word is he fun, one of...

Artist Series 11: 📺 Tony Armstrong (Part B) 26.09.2022

This athlete turned Logie winner is as cool as they come! He is a breakfast TV presenter, commentator and writer, plus a Barwon Heads Premiership Player and an all-round legend. Tony Armstrong played at three AFL football clubs and felt like a failure. He has worked hard to forge a successful career in the media. Tony is resilient, driven, hard working and plenty of fun. My word is he fun, one of...

Artist Series 11: 📺 Tony Armstrong (Player Profile) 26.09.2022

Welcome to Episode 11 of the Howie Games Artist Series! Where we celebrate people from the arts and their connection to sport!  To kick off Season 2 of the Artist Series is Gold Logie winning legend, ABC Breakfast Sport anchor, commentator, writer and former footy player Tony Armstrong!  Rigatoni, mufflers, boundary umpiring and a being a lead singer, plus the best ever answer to who is coming ove...

163: Andrew Johns (Part A) 21.09.2022

Andrew "Joey" Johns is a Rugby League Immortal. He has made headlines on and off the Rugby League field, but thanks to Medicinal Cannabis company Levin Health, he has a stability in his life that he has rarely enjoyed ever before.  Joey discusses his on field journey, and talks through exactly how he drove the Newcastle Knights to their first ever Premiership. He talks of the palpable passion for...

163: Andrew Johns (Part B) 21.09.2022

Andrew "Joey" Johns is a Rugby League Immortal. He has made headlines on and off the Rugby League field, but thanks to Medicinal Cannabis company Levin Health, he has a stability in his life that he has rarely enjoyed ever before.  Joey discusses his on field journey, and talks through exactly how he drove the Newcastle Knights to their first ever Premiership. He talks of the palpable passion for...

163: Andrew Johns (Player Profile) 14.09.2022

Head around the world with NRL superstar Andrew "Joey" Johns with his best surf spots on the planet. Plus front row seats to the Guns and Roses and the impact of Shane Warne.  ------------ Follow the Howie Games on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow the Howie Games on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegames See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

162: Shaquille O'Neal (Part A) 12.09.2022

Shaquille O'Neal is the biggest guest we have ever sat down with. Both physically enormous as well as a figurative phenomenon. Shaq is simply a world wide megastar. The 216cm former basketballer recently returned to Australia for the first time since 1993 and took the country by storm. And rightfully so.  He is a four-time NBA Champion, an Olympic Gold medallist, an NBA Hall of Famer, a business m...

162: Shaquille O'Neal (Part B) 12.09.2022

Shaquille O'Neal is the biggest guest we have ever sat down with. Both physically enormous as well as a figurative phenomenon. Shaq is simply a world wide megastar. The 216cm former basketballer recently returned to Australia for the first time since 1993 and took the country by storm. And rightfully so.  He is a four-time NBA Champion, an Olympic Gold medallist, an NBA Hall of Famer, a business m...

161: James Hird (Part A) 07.09.2022

James Hird is back telling stories, laughing and loving footy and family. The former number 5 for the Bombers was kind enough to take a couple of hours out of his life to talk about his love for Essendon, what went wrong as coach, what he learnt, his future aspirations, business and family. One thing is for sure, the most decorated footballer in the history of the Essendon Football Club has needed...

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