The Howie Games

A special treat for your Friday! Fresh from the AFL Awards on Fox Footy where Howie sat down with two of the brightest young stars in the game – Geelong’s Bailey Smith and St Kilda’s Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera. Courtesy of our great friends at Fox Footy, we’re bringing you these two conversations that made awards night sparkle. These chats are raw, fun and straight from the he...

From the paddocks of Warrnambool to the bright lights of the AFL, Jonathan Brown’s story is pure sporting gold. A country lad who grew up tough and humble, Browny became one of the most courageous and dominant forwards the game has ever seen. Premierships, All-Australians, captain of the Lions – he did it all with that trademark mix of grit, bravery and country charm.  But Browny&...

From the paddocks of Warrnambool to the bright lights of the AFL, Jonathan Brown’s story is pure sporting gold. A country lad who grew up tough and humble, Browny became one of the most courageous and dominant forwards the game has ever seen. Premierships, All-Australians, captain of the Lions – he did it all with that trademark mix of grit, bravery and country charm.  But Browny&...

The pressure cooker is heating up in Columbus. And we are living inside the obsession with Joe as we countdown to game day. Every kick. Every scrimmage. Every moment counts. The Buckeyes have made the call on their quarterback, Julian Sayin. But for Joe, and the battle for the number one punting role, the wait continues. Stress builds. Doubts creep in. Obsession takes hold. Six punts at training c...

A Premiership hero. Legendary Lion. Commentator. Podcaster. Media star. All-round ripping bloke. Browny joins Howie for a Player Profile packed with laughs and stories. From his first car, premiership tattoos with Powderfinger, to a trip to the Super Bowl – nothing is off limits. The big fella brings the charm, the humour, and the honesty. Get to know Browny like never before ahead of the fu...

Pressure, intensity, and even the temperature is rising as competitive football draws near. We meet a key coach setting the standards, while Joe takes us deep inside the world of competitive excellence, effort, and fight at one of the greatest sporting programs on the planet — welcome to Fall Camp. Meetings. Practice. Pressure. Joe reveals his summer status, moves into hotel life, and battle...

A State of Origin hero with one hell of a story. From glory to the most infamous press conference in Australian sport. From rock bottom to a man who now inspires thousands. Darius Boyd’s journey is as raw as it is remarkable. Darius opens up about the mentorship that shaped his career – and life – under Wayne Bennett.  We revisit that press conference, his struggles behind t...

A State of Origin hero with one hell of a story. From glory to the most infamous press conference in Australian sport. From rock bottom to a man who now inspires thousands. Darius Boyd’s journey is as raw as it is remarkable. Darius opens up about the mentorship that shaped his career – and life – under Wayne Bennett.  We revisit that press conference, his struggles behind t...

The son of Australian sporting royalty, Jackson Warne is beginning a new chapter inspired by his legendary dad, Shane Warne. Three years on from his father’s passing, Jackson has stepped behind the microphone to launch Warne’s Way – It's a podcast where he speaks with people from the world of sport and entertainment, unearthing their own stories of THE KING. From late-night Macca...

The son of Australian sporting royalty, Jackson Warne is beginning a new chapter inspired by his legendary dad, Shane Warne. Three years on from his father’s passing, Jackson has stepped behind the microphone to launch Warne’s Way – It's a podcast where he speaks with people from the world of sport and entertainment, unearthing their own stories of THE KING. From late-night Macca...

The fiercest rivalry in all of sport. Joe takes us inside the history that divides a state, a program, and sometimes even families. It's as fascinating as we have ever heard! It’s not all football. There’s a 4th of July holiday road trip – a thousand kilometres, a concert, and even a tornado warning. Plus, another polarising topic... Pineapple on pizza… Joe’s verdict...

From Origin heroics to premiership glory, Darius Boyd has done it all on the footy field. But there’s more to Darius than meets the eye. Get a taste of the man behind the headlines – sharp, driven, and ready to rip in. The full episode next week goes deep on one of Aussie sport’s most fascinating (and often misunderstood) figures. Thanks Darius! See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

We're going deep inside Ohio State’s legendary football facility – The Woody – with the best tour guide possible... Joe McGuire takes us beyond the field and into the heart of what fuels one of the most powerful programs in college sport. From early morning coffees to post-practice wraps, burgers, brisket and an ice cream machine, Joe gives us a personal tour through the incredib...

This is content you didn't know you needed!  It's time to properly meet the brilliant minds behind  The Grade Cricketer – Ian Higgins and Sam Perry. From backyard banter to books, podcasts, live shows and a cult-like following, these two have built something far bigger than either could have imagined. It’s comedy, it’s commentary, it’s insight, it’s quality...

This is content you didn't know you needed!  It's time to properly meet the brilliant minds behind  The Grade Cricketer – Ian Higgins and Sam Perry. From backyard banter to books, podcasts, live shows and a cult-like following, these two have built something far bigger than either could have imagined. It’s comedy, it’s commentary, it’s insight, it’s quality...

Balancing the demands of big-time college football… and big-time study. Joe takes us inside University Life, Scholarships, GPA's and living arrangements for College footballers.  It's not just about training, lectures and learning – it’s about player welfare too. Joe gives us a raw insight into the seriousness of concussion protocols, the importance of custom-fitted helmets...

We’re taking you way back to 2009 and 2015, to special (and fun) conversations recorded with the legendary Hulk Hogan – long before The Howie Games even existed. With the sad news of Hulk’s passing, we wanted to share this as a small tribute to a man who left an indelible mark on sport and entertainment. In the longer conversation, Hulk reflects on the glory days of wrestling, th...

Time to meet the men behind the madness. The voices behind The Grade Cricketer, Ian Higgins and Sam Perry. What started as a rogue tweet is now a full-blown sporting and cultural phenomenon. Podcasts, books, live shows, viral content … these two have built a beast.  In this Player Profile, ahead of the full backstory, we start with some banter. In the full episode, past lives are revea...

We dive headfirst into the billion dollar business of college football. Our man on the ground, Aussie punter Joe McGuire, peels back the curtain on the machine that is the Ohio State Buckeyes football program. And just like his old man, Joe’s storytelling is full of colour, detail and personality. We meet his teammates. We hear from the passionate voices around the program. And we go behind...

A leg spinning wizard. A man of immense talent. But his journey has ups on the field, and downs off it. This chat isn’t easy. At times, it’s emotional. But it’s honest. It’s the story of a man who’s made mistakes, owned them, and is finding his way forward. This is the first time Stuart has shared his story in full — the parts you know, and the parts you don&rsq...

A leg spinning wizard. A man of immense talent. But his journey has ups on the field, and downs off it. This chat isn’t easy. At times, it’s emotional. But it’s honest. It’s the story of a man who’s made mistakes, owned them, and is finding his way forward. This is the first time Stuart has shared his story in full - the parts you know, and the parts you don’t....

The grind is real. The standards are sky high. And the competition for spots? Ruthless. In Episode 2 of The College Diaries , our homegrown Aussie Joe McGuire takes us deeper into the engine room of Ohio State Football – where days start early, the gym numbers are off the charts, and every single rep could make or break your spot and your season. From a special Collingwood gift for a teammat...

You might think you know the story of Stuart MacGill. But trust me… you don’t. Before we get to the deep stuff, the heavy stuff, the incredible and at times confronting stuff – first, we laugh. Because he is one of the great characters. He’s sharp, he’s funny, and his stories are as unique as his bowling action.  What follows this, is raw, real and honest. A lif...

We're taking you behind the scenes of the high-stakes, high-octane, big business world of American College Football, like you have never heard before.  International sport story telling with Joe McGuire – the proud Aussie, Ohio State Buckeye, and National Champion takes us behind the scenes of life at one of the biggest sporting programs on the planet. From the pre-season grind to the b...

He is one of the most influential figures in Australian sport — and his story is as powerful as the way he played. From a teenager bursting onto the scene at Hawthorn to becoming one of the most feared and respected players the game has ever seen, Leigh’s career is stacked with extraordinary moments. Four premierships as a player. Over 900 goals. A reputation as one of the toughest com...