The Howie Games

#TheHowieGames | Episode 50! Aaron Finch gets us to a half century of the Howie Games. A man who can destroy bowling attacks like few others. Finchy is one of the new generation of cricketers born into the Twenty 20 revolution. In what has been an extraordinarily tough few weeks for Australian cricket, Finchy talks about what it’s like to see a few of his good mates go through some very difficult...

#TheHowieGames | It has been a tough week for Australian sports fans, and there is nobody better in the country to get you back on the right track than cycling superstar Anna Meares. She is a 3-time Olympian, 2-time Gold medalist with 5 Olympic medals, a ten time world champion across four different disciplines and a five time Commonwealth Games champion. Her story is one of hardwork, financial ph...

#TheHowieGames | The man who inspired the Howie Games in the first place – Four-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton – features in this special bonus episode of The Howie Games. Although short on time Lewis is warm, friendly thoughtful and really good fun. Lewis talks about his rise up the ranks of Formula 1, what it takes to be the best and his famous bling. Thanks to Channel 10, Mercedes and Pe...

#TheHowieGames | Robbie Maddison – A giant in the world of extreme sports. His stunts are absolutely legendary – back flipping the Tower Bridge in London, scaling the Arc de Triomphe in Vegas and surfing Teahupo'o – on his motorbike! Robbie is a man who confronts death frequently. The way he talks about it, rationalises it and thinks about is a phenomenal insight into the mind of people who are pr...

On November 6, 2007 - a decade before he fought off a shark - Mick Fanning awoke in Brazil, his lifelong dream within touching distance. However, Mick’s journey to the pinnacle of the surfing world was anything but easy.  This is the story of sacrifice and triumph. A story of dealing with unimaginable tragedy and coming out the other side.  The story of One Title, One Moment.  ------ Follow The Ho...

On November 6, 2007 - a decade before he fought off a shark - Mick Fanning awoke in Brazil, his lifelong dream within touching distance. However, Mick’s journey to the pinnacle of the surfing world was anything but easy. This is the story of sacrifice and triumph. A story of dealing with unimaginable tragedy and coming out the other side.  The story of One Title, One Moment. ------ Follow The Howi...

#TheHowieGames | 1980 Formula 1 World Champion Alan Jones. Fast, flamboyant and fearless. A man's man who says it exactly how he sees it. This is the story of a boy who grew up in Melbourne dreaming of taking on the best drivers on the planet. Without money or a distinguishable pathway, AJ not only took on the best of Formula 1 - he beat them. Next week: Robbie Maddison ------ Follow The Howie Gam...

#TheHowieGames | This week's guest: 1987 Wimbledon champion Pat Cash! Pat has inspired countless of people with his flair, attitude and win at all costs approach. However, the journey hasn't always been easy for Pat. In this episode he talks openly about the tough times - injuries, drugs, mental health problems, relationships and the pressure of being labelled the next big thing. Pat is passionate...

#TheHowieGames | This week The Howie Games features a truly remarkable person: Jelena Dokic. Jelena has recently released a book entitled 'Unbreakable' which details her tennis journey living under the terrifying shadow of her abusive father. In this episode, Jelena bravely reflects upon her painful and traumatic childhood and adolescence. The aim of The Howie Games is to inspire and motivate whic...

#TheHowieGames | On the eve of his retirement from professional tennis it's an honour to welcome Sam Groth to The Howie Games. Sam has spent the majority of the past 12 years on tour - with some brilliant results in the major tournaments and the Davis Cup. In this episode Sam talks about playing against the legends of the game, match-fixing approaches, walking away from tennis to play footy, drink...

#TheHowieGames | Aussie cricketer and all-round nice guy Shane Watson. Watto's record speaks for itself: 59 test matches, 191 one day internationals and 58 international T20s. In this episode Shane is very open - charting his successes and confronting his failures head on. Watto talks about his love for cricket and the joy he still gets from playing. NEXT WEEK: Sam Groth ------ Find Howie on Faceb...

#TheHowieGames | Lydia Lassila. The most determined, resilient and mentally tough sportsperson Howie has ever met. A four-time Olympian and legend of aerial skiing. From being a gymnast who had never before skied, Lydia's journey to the top has never been easy - but not once has Lydia ever given up, when most would have. NEXT WEEK: Shane Watson ------ Find Howie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...

#TheHowieGames | Mark Waugh was statistically a wonderful player for Australia, but the numbers do not tell the true story of why Mark is such a loved figure among cricket fans. M.E. Waugh batted with a style few have ever matched to see him bat was to witness artistry and grace in action. This episode covers Mark's brilliant sporting life from the highs of a century on debut to the lows of the ne...

#TheHowieGames | Luc Longley has a truly incredible story to tell. The big man was the very first Australian to play in the NBA - forging a path that many have successfully followed. He won 3 Championship rings as an integral part of the mighty Chicago Bulls alongside Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman and the one and only Michael Jordan. In this episode, Luc describes what the NBA was like in the 90s,...

#TheHowieGames returns for Season 3 with teacher-turned-boxer Jeff Horn. The 29-year-old wrote himself a chapter in the pages of Australian sporting history when he defeated boxing icon Manny Pacquiao for the WBO welterweight championship earlier this year. In this episode youll learn about the man they call 'The Hornet', his struggles with bullying, how Pacquiao changed his life and dealing with...

A bonus for The Howie Games listeners! The second of 6 new podcasts created by Howie and LiSTNR. We start the story with Jarrod a young man, already obsessed with the game of golf. With an aim to play on the US PGA tour, a teenage Lyle is first confronted with Leukemia. After overcoming that battle, Jarrod lives his dream, taking us behind the scenes on the biggest golf tour on the planet. But, wi...

A bonus for The Howie Games listeners! The second of 6 new podcasts created by Howie and LiSTNR. Once again hit with devastating news, Jarrod is fighting for his life. You will hear from some of the biggest golfing names on the planet as they rally behind their good mate from Australia. Healthy again, Jarrod prepares to do something many thought would never be possible: to play golf once again. He...

A bonus for The Howie Games listeners! The first of 6 new podcasts created by Howie and LiSTNR. | November 16, 2005 - The night that football in Australia changed forever. John Aloisi walked toward the penalty spot with the weight of the entire nation on his shoulders. This is a moment that many people thought would end in failure yet again. A story of hardship and sacrifice. A story of countless...

A bonus for The Howie Games listeners! The first of 6 new podcasts created by Howie and LiSTNR. | November 16, 2005 - The night that football in Australia changed forever. John Aloisi walked toward the penalty spot with the weight of the entire nation on his shoulders. This is a moment that many people thought would end in failure yet again. A story of hardship and sacrifice. A story of countless...

#TheHowieGames | Few sportspeople can match Tim Cahill's ability to lift his team to another level when the pressure is at its greatest. His ability to score for the Socceroos at the most crucial times has made his an almost mythical figure in Australian sport. Just last week, Tim scored twice to keep Australia's World Cup hopes alive. Thanks to Foxtel and the Tim Cahill Academy for making this in...

#TheHowieGames | Simon O'Donnell. A man who has lived an unbelievable sporting life. He was a VFL Footballer, a World Cup winning cricketer and became within millimetres of becoming a Melbourne Cup winning owner. In this wide-ranging sporting chat Simon also reveals how he handled a shock cancer diagnoses which struck during the peak of his international career. Simon is one of the funniest guests...

#TheHowieGames | This week The Howie Games explores a victory judged by many to be Australia's greatest sporting achievement - winning the 1983 America's Cup. Skipper John Bertrand details what it took to win and the toll that such an historic moment can take. If you want to learn how to manage people, scale impossible odds, develop mental strength and understand what it takes to win then this epi...

#TheHowieGames | Many people - motor racing fans included - will know James as a V8 Supercar driver and the 2010 Champion. However, his story is about so much more than that. In this episode James opens up about his struggles he had as a young man at school, his move to Europe as a teenager (to take on the likes of Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton!), and a number of life-changing tragedies that...

#TheHowieGames | Bruce McAvaney. The preeminent sports broadcaster in Australia. His resume is truly outstanding - 10 Summer Olympic Games, Melbourne Cups, AFL Grand Finals, Winter Olympics, Australian Open Tennis, the Rugby World Cup and we could go on. Bruce is truly elite at what he does and it was an absolute thrill to sit down and chat with him for over an hour. We discuss Bruce's original ca...

#TheHowieGames | Two-time Brownlow medallist Chris Judd understands what it takes to be elite, and he is eloquent enough to explain it in great detail. In this episode we chat footy, the need to work harder than your opponent, skateboarding, love and business. (+ Keep an ear out for a hot stock tip from Juddy!) ------ Find Howie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkHoward03/ Follow Howie on T...