The Howie Games

Recorded on August 6, 2016, at 6:24 PM in the West Indies, this chat with Mike Haysman was meant to be one of the first-ever episodes… until Howie forgot to label the files. They were lost. And now they are found. And some stories are too good to stay buried. Before he became one of cricket’s most respected broadcasters, Haysy was a cricketer tipped to be the next big thing...

Without further ado... a story that epitomises everything this podcast is about. And Fages - the chief story teller - tells it beautifully.   A determination to follow dreams and break convention. A relationship based teacher, turned Premiership coach. It truly is an inspiring, and motivating story - with a few ups and downs along the way. But, the journey to get there is what makes it s...

Without further ado... a story that epitomises everything this podcast is about. And Fages - the chief story teller - tells it beautifully.   A determination to follow dreams and break convention. A relationship based teacher, turned Premiership coach. It truly is an inspiring, and motivating story - with a few ups and downs along the way. But, the journey to get there is what makes it s...

Strap in, legends – this one is HUGE! A ripping chat with our Aussie F1 sensation  Oscar Piastri ! The excitement levels are high as Oscar gears up to tear up his  home track in front of the Aussie fans, but we also get an insight into the intricacies of Formula 1 life. From his wild rise through the ranks to life in the fast lane at McLaren, Oscar gives us a proper insight into wh...

Strap in, legends – this one is HUGE! A ripping chat with our Aussie F1 sensation  Oscar Piastri ! The excitement levels are high as Oscar gears up to tear up his  home track in front of the Aussie fans, but we also get an insight into the intricacies of Formula 1 life. From his wild rise through the ranks to life in the fast lane at McLaren, Oscar gives us a proper insight into wh...

It all leads to this. The grind. The sacrifice. The hill sprints. The saunas and the ice baths. The relentless pursuit of greatness. Pendles takes us behind the curtain as the pre-season journey transforms into game day reality. Inside the team meetings, through the nerves, and into the pages of his game day diary—20 years in the making. From a pre-season hit-out against Richmond to the real...

Some Opening Round matches have been postponed - and our thoughts are with Queensland and northern New South Wales- but the Brisbane Lions 2024 Premiership coaches Player Profile is going ahead.  Fages' inspiring journey through footy is still to come, but before the moments that shaped him as a leader, let's have a laugh and get to know this absolute beauty! ***  Follow the Howie Games...

The mind games. The pressure. The expectations—external and internal. The mentality. It's another key part to twenty seasons at the top. Pendles opens up on his mental blueprint: from setting a simple goal of playing ten games in year one to breaking superstitions along the way. He reveals how he’s handled the media and social media noise across his career. Plus, a pre-season trip to t...

The 10-time Formula One Grand Prix winner is getting set for the Race of Champions, but joined us for a full break down of his journey to the pinnacle of motorsport.  He defied the odds, and took his winning mentality to take on the world's best. He tells his story with authenticity, humility and humour.  Back down under, and loving every second of it. This bloke is a RIPPER! Get your ti...

The 10-time Formula One Grand Prix winner is getting set for the Race of Champions, but joined us for a full break down of his journey to the pinnacle of motorsport.  He defied the odds, and took his winning mentality to take on the world's best. He tells his story with authenticity, humility and humour.  Back down under, and loving every second of it. This bloke is a RIPPER! Get your ti...

A deep dive into one of the secret weapons of longevity—sleep. Or in this case, the brutal reality of not getting enough. Pendles is wrecked. One of the hardest sessions yet. Neck is sore. Feet hurt. Sleep? Non-existent. But this is why you push. This is why you harden your body in pre-season—to survive 25 weeks of AFL warfare. So, what’s next? Walk it off. Hit the sauna. Hot and...

Here comes the pain of pre-season. A sore knee that won’t quit. Hard training when the body says no. The cameras see the athlete. The crowd sees the champion. But what about the dad, the husband and the mate? Pendles takes the kids to work, offering a rare glimpse into the balance between footy and family at Collingwood. Meanwhile, Howie flips the script—turning to Alex, Pendles' wife,...

The Flying Finn is taking on the World in The Race of Champions in Sydney.  And if you thought Australia couldn't already love the F1 winner anymore... you thought wrong! Get to know him ahead of his full episode on the Howie Games. Get your tickets to Race of Champions today at www.raceofchampions.com ***  Follow the Howie Games on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegame...

Hear from Mick Malthouse, Nathan Buckley and Craig McRae as they help take us inside Scott Pendlebury's twenty year pursuit.  From Mick Malthouse’s old-school grit to Nathan Buckley’s tactical precision to Craig McRae’s modern approach—Scott Pendlebury has lived through a change in the pre-season approach. He takes us on a journey behind the science, the strategy and t...

Christmas isn’t an off-season—it’s just another checkpoint in the pursuit of greatness. Pendles takes us inside the mental game. The lessons from Paul Licuria. The art of pushing yourself beyond comfort. Learning to enjoy the hurt. Plus his Christmas discipline. And, one last brutal leg session at 6AM before heading to Bali with the family. A run in the heat on arrival.  The...

Australia - get set - you are going to LOVE Sergio! Ahead of the LIV Event in Adelaide, Sergio joins Howie - and he takes us on a wild ride! The Masters winner relives the highs, the heartbreaks, and the moments that have defined his career. This  down to earth golfing legend tells us what it was like to burst onto the scene with a win at the 1999 Irish Open, plus goes deep into an unfor...

Australia - get set - you are going to LOVE Sergio! Ahead of the LIV Event in Adelaide, Sergio joins Howie - and he takes us on a wild ride! The Masters winner relives the highs, the heartbreaks, and the moments that have defined his career. This  down to earth golfing legend tells us what it was like to burst onto the scene with a win at the 1999 Irish Open, plus goes deep into an unfor...

It’s Saturday morning, and the grind doesn’t stop. It's professional athlete insights like you have never heard before. 10K on the trails, lungs burning, legs heavy—then straight into hill sprints. The body’s screaming, fighting back the saliva, but Pendles pushes through. No shortcuts, no excuses. Then? Flip the schedule. Straight from elite-level training to coaching the...

Welcome to a new kind of sport storytelling. Scott Pendlebury’s pre-season diary. The journey begins for a 20th year, and the insights will blow your mind. Pendlebury: Beyond 400 isn’t just about footy—it’s about what it takes to keep pushing when most would tap out. The mini series, brought to you by the Howie Games, starts with Pendles’ return to work butterfly&rsqu...

SECRET REVEALED!! Get ready for a new fan favourite Australia! Sergio Garcia is about to light up your day, and he is also set to light up Adelaide's LIV Event!  A lovely, lovely dude! You are going to love him!  Secure your ticket to LIV Golf Adelaide 2025 NOW! ***  Follow the Howie Games on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/   Follow the Howie Games...

Business, family, commentating, coaching, Indian Premier League and plenty more.  It's apparent (again... make sure you check out episode 20 if you haven't already) why Ricky is one of the most successful Australia sports people in history. Thanks for coming back Rick, and thanks to Virgin Australia and the “Virgin Australia Business Flyer” program which has supported this episode...

Business, family, commentating, coaching, Indian Premier League and plenty more.  It's apparent (again... make sure you check out episode 20 if you haven't already) why Ricky is one of the most successful Australia sports people in history. Thanks for coming back Rick, and thanks to Virgin Australia and the “Virgin Australia Business Flyer” program which has supported this episode...

One of the Howie Games favourites, one of the originals....  is BACK! The Next Chapter with Ricky Ponting includes a wide ranging chat on family, commentating, coaching, Indian Premier League, business and perhaps most importantly.... a PLAYER PROFILE! Enjoy this little bit of Ricky before a deep and meaningful full episode next week! Thanks to Virgin Australia and the “Virgin Aust...

Steph's infectious smile and effortless style extends beyond the waves which makes this podcast a complete beauty! Learn about her journey to greatness, which is a testament to her resilience, passion, sheer talent and fierce determination. And better yet, she has not only dominated her sport of Surfing, but also continues to inspire countless fans worldwide to chase their dreams. Enjoy! A huge th...

Steph's infectious smile and effortless style extends beyond the waves which makes this podcast a complete beauty! Learn about her journey to greatness, which is a testament to her resilience, passion, sheer talent and fierce determination. And better yet, she has not only dominated her sport of Surfing, but also continues to inspire countless fans worldwide to chase their dreams. Enjoy! A huge th...