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History-maker. Trailblazer. And bloody tough! This one goes far beyond that unforgettable Melbourne Cup winning ride back in 2015. Yes, we relive the moment that stopped a nation, from the ride, the roar, the words that echoed around the world. And of course Stevie and the relationship she has with her brother. But this is the Michelle you don’t always see or hear. A decade on from her historic win, she opens up on the whirlwind that followed: the pressure, the expectations, and then yet another near death experience. From growing up in a racing family to navigating fame, loss, and everything in between, this is a story about grit, perspective, and staying true to yourself when the world is watching. There’s heartbreak, there’s humour, and there’s a whole lot of honesty. And it’s one you won’t forget. *** 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.

Ten years. Thousands of stories. And a whole lot of footy magic. Incase you have missed anything across the years, Howie has taken a moment to remember some of the AFL players and the stories that have defined The Howie Games across a decade. From the electrifying brilliance of Cyril Rioli in episode 54, the ultimate “bums on seats” player, and the raw, deeply personal reasons behind his shock mid-season retirement… to the elite mindset of Chris Judd in episode 32 unpacking what it really takes to be the best. We rewind all the way back to Episode 3! BIG Fev opens up like never before with his highs, the struggles, and the honesty that stopped listeners in their tracks. Then into the modern era with Kane Cornes episode 218, one of the most influential voices in the game, in a chat where absolutely nothing was off limits. And finally… a full circle moment. Leigh “Lethal” Matthews. Episode 248. A childhood hero. A legend of the game. And one of the great conversations in Howie Games history. Catch up on the full episodes! Episode 56 - Cyril Rioli Episode 32 - Chris Judd Episode 3 - Brendan Fevola Episode 218 - Kane Cornes Episode 241 - Leigh Matthews See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It could seriously be the most inspirational story we have ever had on the show. But, before we get into the full journey of this seriously tough human being who just happens to also be a Melbourne Cup winning jockey, let's get to know the legend that is Michelle Payne, * A decade after her historic Melbourne Cup win, Michelle Payne shares a raw and inspiring story of resilience, revealing the love, loss and courage that shaped her journey in her powerful new book Ride On. Purchase it online or at all good book stores today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Matt stepped up for his final dive in the Beijing Olympics from the 10 metre platform, he’d already lived it a thousand times in his mind. What followed was Olympic history, but as Mitcham shares, that gold medal has many layers to it. This Australian legend opens up on the journey behind the moment, from a childhood (and diving career) shaped by chance, to the highs of global success and the challenges that followed. It’s honest, vulnerable, and at times confronting. A story of determination, resilience, and what it truly takes to reach, and navigate, the top. Matty is an absolute beauty. Please note: This episode discusses sensitive topics. We encourage listeners to tune in thoughtfully and take care while listening. * Catch Matt in the Off-Broadway hit play AFTERGLOW which is at the Eternity Playhouse in Sydney NOW. For tickets and more information, go to afterglowtheplay.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Matt stepped up for his final dive in the Beijing Olympics from the 10 metre platform, he’d already lived it a thousand times in his mind. What followed was Olympic history, but as Mitcham shares, that gold medal has many layers to it. This Australian legend opens up on the journey behind the moment, from a childhood (and diving career) shaped by chance, to the highs of global success and the challenges that followed. It’s honest, vulnerable, and at times confronting. A story of determination, resilience, and what it truly takes to reach, and navigate, the top. Matty is an absolute beauty. Please note: This episode discusses sensitive topics. We encourage listeners to tune in thoughtfully and take care while listening. * Catch Matt in the Off-Broadway hit play AFTERGLOW which is at the Eternity Playhouse in Sydney NOW. For tickets and more information, go to afterglowtheplay.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A life lived on the road with Formula 1. It’s part history lesson, part travel diary, and part behind-the-scenes pass to the Formula 1 paddock, from someone who has been there for it all. Respected F1 journalist, broadcaster and podcaster Tom Clarkson has seen the sport from the inside for decades. With more than 500 consecutive Grands Prix attended since 1998, Clarkson has travelled the world alongside Formula 1’s modern evolution. From the drivers who left the biggest mark, the circuits that stand above the rest and the press conferences that lit up the paddock — Clarkson shares stories from the road, including regular meetings with former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone. Plus, the boys unpack Oscar Piastri’s Melbourne weekend, the pressure cooker of the modern paddock, and the global surge of Formula 1. And then there’s the future. New regulations have arrived, plus the Audi Revolut F1 Team joins the grid, there's new power units, and sustainable fuels engineered by bp set to help shape the next era of the sport. *** Follow the Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow the Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegames A huge thanks to Tommy for stopping by! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A life lived on the road with Formula 1. It’s part history lesson, part travel diary, and part behind-the-scenes pass to the Formula 1 paddock, from someone who has been there for it all. Respected F1 journalist, broadcaster and podcaster Tom Clarkson has seen the sport from the inside for decades. With more than 500 consecutive Grands Prix attended since 1998, Clarkson has travelled the world alongside Formula 1’s modern evolution. From the drivers who left the biggest mark, the circuits that stand above the rest and the press conferences that lit up the paddock — Clarkson shares stories from the road, including regular meetings with former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone. Plus, the boys unpack Oscar Piastri’s Melbourne weekend, the pressure cooker of the modern paddock, and the global surge of Formula 1. And then there’s the future. New regulations have arrived, plus the Audi Revolut F1 Team joins the grid, there's new power units, and sustainable fuels engineered by bp set to help shape the next era of the sport. *** Follow the Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow the Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegames A huge thanks to Tommy for stopping by! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A temporary break from normal programming for a special and very timely, F1 podcast. Join Howie and respected F1 journalist, podcast host (and Hollywood star) Tom Clarkson for his Player Profile, before we dive deep into life on the road covering the relentless Formula 1 schedule. It’s a great catch-up between mates as they unpack all things from back at the track (plus the heartbreak of the opening race at Albert Park). Let's have some fun. Tommy even answers his OWN question. This special episode is all thanks to our friends at BP, the technology partner of the Audi Revolut F1 team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt is a joy! He is honest and open... and fun! He is an Olympic gold medallist, a storyteller, and one of Australia’s most unforgettable characters with one of the most incredible journey's ever told on the Howie Games. He brings energy and honesty to his entire chat… but first, enjoy the laughs in this Player Profile. Time to dive in. * Catch Matt in the Off-Broadway hit play AFTERGLOW which is at the Eternity Playhouse in Sydney NOW. For tickets and more information, go to afterglowtheplay.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This was the very first episode of The Howie Games ever recorded - with the greatest voice Australian sport has ever known, Dennis Cometti. Farewell to the very best. Our thoughts are with the Cometti family on this terribly sad day. ❤️ ------------- #TheHowieGames | Dennis Cometti. The doyen of Australian sports commentary. A man with the rare ability to match the perfect sporting moment with the perfect sporting comment. As he prepares to call his last game of AFL, Dennis provides us with some incredible insight into the man behind the mic. ------------- Follow The HowieGames 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.

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Howie’s Tour Diaries roll on with long drives, World Cup chaos and a detour into cricket commentary royalty. Pommie Mbangwa reflects on Zimbabwe’s surge and shares brilliant memories of sitting alongside the voices we grew up with - Bill Lawry, Tony Greig and Richie Benaud. From 1999 World Cup nostalgia to commentary box gold and schedule changes at every turn, the tour keeps delivering! 00:00 – Sunrise in Colombo, itinerary revealed 00:49 – Australia’s disastrous World Cup campaign 02:16 – On the road to Kandy with Pommie 05:30 – Zimbabwe’s rise & global reaction 10:28 – 1999 World Cup memories resurface 12:31 – Commentary box legends: Tony, Bill & Richie 22:32 – Oman v Australia toss & match begins 23:31 – Schedule chaos & India plans scrapped 27:09 – What’s coming in Episode Four *** 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.

The star of The College Diaries is in studio! Joe McGuire and Howie unite for their first ever meeting in person for a raw, honest, and revealing debrief of life inside the Ohio State system. A young Aussie chasing the biggest dream there is, and he has been so good at letting us in on every detail. Joe opens up on the moment every Buckeye dreams of, taking down “The Team Up North”, in one of the fiercest rivalries in world sport. A win that validates everything… until the brutal reality of football hits. Because just weeks later, after a near flawless season, it all slips away. The emptiness. The silence. The sudden end to a brotherhood that felt unbreakable. We dive into the College Diaries journey — the behind-the-scenes grind, the production, the pressure and the surreal rise of college athletes into global figures. Joe really is a brilliant young Aussie chasing the biggest dream there is, and he has been so good at letting us in on every detail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The star of The College Diaries is in studio! Joe McGuire and Howie unite for their first ever meeting in person for a raw, honest, and revealing debrief of life inside the Ohio State system. A young Aussie chasing the biggest dream there is, and he has been so good at letting us in on every detail. Joe opens up on the moment every Buckeye dreams of, taking down “The Team Up North”, in one of the fiercest rivalries in world sport. A win that validates everything… until the brutal reality of football hits. Because just weeks later, after a near flawless season, it all slips away. The emptiness. The silence. The sudden end to a brotherhood that felt unbreakable. We dive into the College Diaries journey — the behind-the-scenes grind, the production, the pressure and the surreal rise of college athletes into global figures. Joe really is a brilliant young Aussie chasing the biggest dream there is, and he has been so good at letting us in on every detail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s World Cup hopes are officially over - but the tour diaries roll on. In Episode 2, Howie leaves Kandy and heads to Colombo as rain, results and a disastrous loss end Australia’s campaign. But with a mic in hand and a game to call, there’s no time to dwell. From a five-star breakfast buffet with Aaron Finch and Wasim Akram, to commentary box chats with Waqar Younis and the incredible story behind Pakistan’s newest star, this is a behind-the-scenes look at life inside a World Cup. 00:00 – Leaving Kandy For Colombo 01:47 – Colombo Arrival & Disastrous News 04:25 – Breakfast Buffet Madness 08:04 – Wasim Akram At Breakfast 09:03 – Finchy’s Spicy Food Lesson 13:11 – Match Day At The SSC 15:10 – Waqar On Pakistan Pressure 18:39 – Inside The Urdu Commentary Box 20:47 – From Sous Chef To Superstar - The Rise of Usman "The Delayer" Tariq 25:45 – Tour Rolls Back To Kandy *** 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.

The 2026 Tour Diaries begin in transit before diving straight into the chaos of the subcontinent. In Episode 1, Howie takes you from long-haul flights to the madness of Sri Lankan traffic and the build-up to a do-or-die World Cup clash between Australia and Sri Lanka - a match he’s calling from the commentary box as the tournament pressure hits early. Aussie champ Aaron Finch also joins the diary for a chat about touring the subcontinent, what it’s really like inside an Aussie campaign, and what it's like to lose to Zimbabwe! 00:00 - Tour begins 04:15 - Travel day chaos - Long flights, transit stops and arrival into Sri Lanka. 08:55 - First impressions of Sri Lanka - Five-hour drive to Kandy and settling in ahead of game day. 12:30 - Do-or-die for Australia - Why the Sri Lanka clash is crucial after the Zimbabwe loss. 16:20 - Aaron Finch joins - Finchy on touring the subcontinent and Australia’s must-win match. 17:50 - The pressure of the coin toss & the best voice in World Cricket - Howie prepares to call the game alongside Angelo Mathews for the first time. 20:30 - Match fallout *** 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.

He really is one of our favourites, and he returns for a thoughtful and revealing Next Chapter conversation. We move beyond the traditional player story (you can also catch him in episode 73), Vaughany reflects on leadership, resilience, health, and the personal experiences that have shaped his life after cricket. He delivers a sharp take on the Ashes, discusses professionalism, team culture, and why England’s future may be closer than many think. There is clear affection when he speaks about Australia, but the episode also explores very serious moments. Honest, measured, and insightful, this is Vaughany at his most reflective. And we love him for it. *** 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.

He really is one of our favourites, and he returns for a thoughtful and revealing Next Chapter conversation. We move beyond the traditional player story (you can also catch him in episode 73), Vaughany reflects on leadership, resilience, health, and the personal experiences that have shaped his life after cricket. He delivers a sharp take on the Ashes, discusses professionalism, team culture, and why England’s future may be closer than many think. There is clear affection when he speaks about Australia, but the episode also explores very serious moments. Honest, measured, and insightful, this is Vaughany at his most reflective. And we love him for it. *** 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.

One of The Howie Games favourites. Our adopted Pom... he is always full of wit, insight and experience. And this is no different. Vaughany first joined us back in July 2019 (Episode 79)… and back then, we didn’t even get to a Player Profile. So before the next chapter with Michael Vaughan, here’s your chance to get to know the man a little better... and enjoy a few laughs along the way. He won’t disappoint. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fearless Australian who dared to dream big, and fly even higher! Alisa Camplin's journey to Olympic Gold is as equally beautiful as the moment she saw her name flash up as an Olympic Champion... in full, it's almost unbelievable. And she tells it brilliantly. From the young girl whose Olympic dream became an all-consuming pursuit, to the brutal reality of aerial skiing, which really is one of the most fearless and physically punishing sports on the planet, Alisa opens up on the risks, the injuries, and the relentless drive required to reach the top. We rewind to Salt Lake City, 2002. The playlist in her ears, the nerves building, and the world suddenly very quiet as she stands at the top before her gold medal jump. What follows is a breathtaking, step-by-step retelling of the flight, the landing… and the surreal moment she realised she was an Olympic champion. Raw, reflective, and deeply inspiring, this is a story of courage, resilience, and rising when it matters most. Alisa is the Chef de Mission of Australia’s Winter Olympic team competing from February 6–22! It's a once-in-a-generation squad blending five recent medallists with exciting teenage talent. Leading with a focus on camaraderie, Alisa is determined to help every athlete, from podium hopes to debutants, perform at their very best. Come on you Aussies! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.