The More Than A Game Podcast

Sydney Kings game announcer Eric Stephens has become one of the most recognisable voices in basketball, calling some of the sport's biggest moments both in Australia and on the international stage. In this episode of More Than A Game, Eric shares his journey into sports announcing and the lessons basketball has taught him. Dan and Eric explore the often unseen world of preparation, what game day l...

In Episode 38 of More Than A Game Podcast, Dan Walz is joined by Illawarra Hawks and Australian Boomers guard Dan Grida for a raw and insightful conversation that goes beyond the game, exploring his journey through professional basketball, the pursuit of championships, and the importance of finding balance along the way, as Dan opens up about mental health, handling pressure, and the daily habits...

In this episode of the More Than A Game Podcast, Fleur McIntyre takes us inside her incredible journey from Australian hoops to the WNBA, where she now serves as Assistant General Manager of the Phoenix Mercury. Fleur reflects on the two NBL titles she helped secure with the Sydney Kings, the habits and mindset that drive her every day, and shares how the importance of listening, learning, and lov...

In this episode, Dan sits down with former NBL and Boomers star Mark Nash to reflect on his journey from growing up in Tasmania to playing for the Hobart Tassie Devils and winning a championship with the Adelaide 36ers. Mark shares insights on representing Australia at the 2001 Goodwill Games, the rise of the Tasmania JackJumpers, and the importance of athletes developing an identity beyond the sp...

Dan is joined by former Perth Wildcats and Lakeside Lightning player Jarrad Prue, Current Perth Lynx and Lakeside Lightning NBL1 Women's captain Teige Morrell, and former NBL1 coach Dave Olley for the 30th Anniversary celebrations of NBL1 West club, the Lakeside Lightning. 

DJ & Dan discuss the Boomers early exit from the Paris Olympic Games, who they believe will be the new Boomers coach now that Brian Goorjian has stepped down, as well as previewing each of the upcoming Medals Games in both the Men's and Women's tournaments.

With both the Australia Boomers and Australia Opals booking Quarter Finals showdowns with Serbia, DJ and Dan preview both games and discuss their chances of progressing through to the Semi Finals, as well as reviewing all of the Aussie basketball action at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

With the 2024 Paris Olympics well under way, DJ & Dan review the Australia Boomers games against Spain and Canada, preview their final pool game against Greece, as well as discuss the Opals loss against Nigeria and how they can bounce back against Canada and France.

Australia Boomers guard DJ Vasiljevic rejoins the podcast to review the Australia Boomers warm up games against Puerto Rico and France as well as preview the Australia Boomers group games for the 2024 Paris Olympics Games. 

Australia Boomers guard joins the podcast to preview and discuss the Australia Boomers road to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Dan and DJ sit down to unpack and discuss the Boomers team selections as well as their exhibition games against Team USA and Serbia.

With the 2024 Olympic Games fast approaching, former Australian Boomers player and Basketball Australia Hall of Fame Inductee, Damian Keogh, joins the podcast to share his story, and discuss the Boomers chances of medalling at the Paris Games. Damian also explores the key ingredients that lead to healthy transition in life, and in organisational environments. 

Former NBL coach Mark Watkins joins the podcast to share the highs and lows of his professional coaching career including the pain of losing the 2003-2004 NBL Championship series to the Sydney Kings during his time as coach of the West Sydney Razorbacks. He also shares his insights into the importance of building and strengthening elite pathways systems in Australia.

The first of our new 'Sports Talk' series with sporting personalities from other sporting codes. Former NRL Coach Matt Elliot joins the podcast to share his sporting journey as well as how he came to start his health and well-being business 'The Change Room'. Matt shares his insights into the importance of maintaining holistic health as well as the valuable leadership lessons he has learned throug...

Sydney Kings Legend and NBL Commentator Brad Rosen joins the podcast to share his story of achieving his dreams of playing in the NBL for the Sydney Kings, as well as unpacking the key leadership skills of preparation and people management. Brad also provides his insights into the Australia Boomers upcoming World Cup campaign, as well as profiling every NBL team's recruitment for the NBL24 season.

Former Illawarra Hawks Head Coach, Eric Cooks, joins the podcast to share his journey from Saint Mary's College in the NCAA, to the Ballarat Miners in the SEABL, and the famous family who brought him to Australia. Eric also shares his insights into professional coaching as well as sharing an update as to how his son, Xavier Cooks, is fairing in the NBA for the Washington Wizards.

Brisbane Bullets point guard Jason Cadee joins the podcast to share his incredible story of almost losing his life in a terrible car accident, to playing over 350 NBL Games. Jason shares how building healthy habits early on in his career has set him up for success today, and opens up about what really happened in that infamous Australia Boomers game against the Philippines. All this and more on in...

2x CIBACOPA Champion and former Sydney Kings star, Patrick Sanders, joins the More Than A Game Podcast to share his story of playing basketball at the highest level all across the world, and draws on his achievements on the basketball court to share his wisdom of how to translate sporting success into business success.

2x NBL Champion and NBL great Lanard Copeland joins to podcast and draws on his career and experience to explain the importance of finding the balance in leadership with selling vision whilst realising the need to to empower others.

What kind of person are you behind the senses when no one is looking? NBL Champion and 2x Olympian Mark Worthington, draws on his professional basketball career to discuss the importance of living a self disciplined life particularly when no one is watching, as well as the importance of self-motivation and how it breeds success on and off the court.

Having recently been named as part of the NBA Referee Development program, Former WNBL & NBL Referee Jacqui Dover takes us into the world of elite officiating. Jacqui also discusses growing the game at indigenous grass roots level and the path to becoming an elite referee. 

Former NBL sharp shooter and Australian Boomers captain James Harvey joins the More Than A Game Podcast. Having played sixteen successful seasons at the highest level, winning the NBL Championship with the Perth Wildcats in 99/00 amongst other accolades, James shares his story, as well as his insights into the Elite Success Mindset.

NBL legend Derek Rucker joins the More Than a Game podcast to preview the upcoming NBL22 season and to share his thoughts on leadership and coaching through adversity. All this and more on episode 18 of 'The More Than A Game' Podcast.

Former NBL player Ben Madgen joins the More Than A Game Podcast to share his story and explain how his time in the sport taught him how to bounce back from adversity and the importance of reaching out for support when going through hardship. Ben also discusses his time playing for the Sydney Kings and South East Melbourne Phoenix in the Australian NBL.

Australian Basketball Icon Shane Heal joins the More Than A Game Podcast to share his story and reflect on the Australian Boomers historic Bronze Medal win at the Tokyo Olympics. Shane also shares with us his three ingredients for success: Passion, Sacrifice and Good Culture.

Former NBL champion and 2-time Olympian Chris Anstey, joins the More Than A Game Podcast. Chris takes us through the highs and lows of his glittering 20-year professional career, which included stints in the NBA and Euro-League. Chris also discusses the life lessons and strategies that he's learned along the way, all of which are discussed in his new book, 'Tall Tales: What the Whiteboard never Ta...