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The Howie Games

Where the biggest names in the world of sport go one-on-one with sports journalist Mark Howard. From ultimate highs to tear-jerking lows, Howie lifts the lid on the real stories behind the headlines. He sits down with the biggest names in Australian & world sport, finding out how they started out, w

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 39 min
Latest: 14 Oct 2026
Language: English

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14 Oct 2026 · 28 minNew

South Africa Test Tour Diary: Episode 3 - The Australian Man

Test cricket heats up, and Howie finds himself going global! From a catch-up with Matt Renshaw after a historic knock, and an emotional look at what Nic Maddinson has been through, to an early-morning breakfast and a proper deep dive into the art of slip fielding with Nathan Lyon, there’s plenty to get stuck into. We break down the craft, hear different voices from around the game, and give you a front-row seat to life inside the tour. Then, Howie becomes “Australian Man” on global television, and the story takes off FAST. How did it happen, what was the reaction back home,…

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13 Oct 2026 · 30 minNew
South Africa Test Tour Diary: Episode 2 - Bunny Chow and Bono
We head inside the world of SuperSport as Howie prepares for his first overseas stint in the commentary box, and the South African Test Tour is well and truly underway! There’s a catch-up with world-renowned commentator Mark Nicholas, a pre-game chat with Alex Carey, a special appearance from the legendary Shaun Pollock and a first taste of a South African classic… Bunny Chow! But that’s just the beginning. The legendary Colonel, a stolen car and a run with the punters in Durban... because on tour, you never quite know what’s around the corner. Three Tests. Three…
7 Oct 2026 · 32 min
South Africa Test Tour Diary: Episode 1 🇿🇦 - Three Tests. Three cities. Three weeks.
Three Tests. Three cities. Three weeks. And you’re coming along for the ride. We're off to commentate Test Cricket on international soil for the very first time. And it's not only Test Cricket abroad, it's Australia's first time back in South Africa since the infamous Sandpapergate. So, the Howie Games is heading to South Africa for an unscripted, behind-the-scenes tour diary covering the cricket, the commentary, the travel, the characters, the stars and, hopefully a few random adventures along the way. Before we get into the now, Howie takes a trip back through Australia’s…
30 Sep 2026 · 44 min
279: Cathy Freeman - The Millionaires Club (Part B)
The Millionaires Club finale. And what a way to finish. One of our - and your - absolute Howie Games favourites. Ten years after our first chat, Cathy is all in on a conversation that has everything. Nostalgia, laughs, competition, life, Australia and some seriously emotional moments. Cathy takes us back to the Stawell Gift, 30 years on, and what it feels like to stand on the start line knowing you want to win. Then comes more memories of Sydney 2000… and an incredible description of what it felt like to be lifted by the Australian crowd on one of the biggest nights in our history. We…
29 Sep 2026 · 44 min
279: Cathy Freeman - The Millionaires Club (Part A)
The Millionaires Club finale. And what a way to finish. One of our - and your - absolute Howie Games favourites. Ten years after our first chat, Cathy is all in on a conversation that has everything. Nostalgia, laughs, competition, life, Australia and some seriously emotional moments. Cathy takes us back to the Stawell Gift, 30 years on, and what it feels like to stand on the start line knowing you want to win. Then comes more memories of Sydney 2000… and an incredible description of what it felt like to be lifted by the Australian crowd on one of the biggest nights in our history. We…
23 Sep 2026 · 7 min
279: Cathy Freeman - The Millionaires Club (Player Profile)
And what a way to bring our Millionaires Club home. There are sporting legends… and then there are Australians who become part of the fabric of the country. Cathy Freeman is firmly in that second category. An Olympic champion. A world champion. An Australian icon. A trailblazer. A history-maker. And, importantly for us, a Howie Games favourite. Cathy’s original Howie Games appearance remains one of our most downloaded episodes ever, and now, as part of our 10-year celebration, we get to hear from her again. But before we get into the big stories, the big moments and the Cathy…
16 Sep 2026 · 31 min
278: Brendan Fevola - The Millionaires Club (Part B)
From Episode 3 of The Howie Games to the Millionaires Club… Brendan Fevola has come a long way. A Coleman Medallist. A superstar full-forward. 600+ AFL goals. And one of the most naturally entertaining, unpredictable and unforgettable characters Australian sport has ever produced. Ten years after his first Howie Games appearance, Fev reflects on the journey, from the darkest days to having his wife and kids proud of the man he has become. He remembers Shane Warne, the friendship they shared and why Warney brought so much happiness to his life. He reveals why the infamous Brownlow…
15 Sep 2026 · 46 min
278: Brendan Fevola - The Millionaires Club (Part A)
From Episode 3 of The Howie Games to the Millionaires Club… Brendan Fevola has come a long way. A Coleman Medallist. A superstar full-forward. 600+ AFL goals. And one of the most naturally entertaining, unpredictable and unforgettable characters Australian sport has ever produced. Ten years after his first Howie Games appearance, Fev reflects on the journey, from the darkest days to having his wife and kids proud of the man he has become. He remembers Shane Warne, the friendship they shared and why Warney brought so much happiness to his life. He reveals why the infamous Brownlow…
13 Sep 2026 · 31 min
🏈 Melbourne Game Diaries 🏈 | Behind the Scenes at the NFL - Rams Vs. 49ers
NFL fever took over Melbourne, and The Howie Games was right in the thick of it! Go behind the scenes with an NFL broadcast team, hear how American play-by-play callers bring the game to life, get within metres of the action on the sidelines, and step inside the winning 49ers locker room after the game. Part sport, part concert, part organised chaos - the Americans certainly don’t do things by halves. This is your backstage pass to a historic day of NFL action at the ’G. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 Sep 2026 · 13 min
278: Brendan Fevola - The Millionaires Club (Player Profile)
THE FEVOLUTION IS BACK! Ten years after Fev's first episode, the Millionaires Club gets reacquainted with one of footy’s biggest characters. In true Fev fashion, his Player Profile has it all! The dream dinner party, his first radio interview with Hugh Jackman, a shootout with Kobe Bryant, selling pizzas at Waverley Park and working at Macca’s. And what music does Fev love? Sinatra… apparently. It’s classic Fev, unpredictable, hilarious and always entertaining. Ten years on, Fev is ready for his next chapter. It's all a part of The Howie Games Millionaires Club. 10…
2 Sep 2026 · 51 min
277: Ange Postecoglou - The Millionaires Club (Part B)
As part of The Howie Games Millionaires Club, celebrating 10 years of the podcast and more than 126 million downloads, Ange takes us inside the biggest highs and hardest moments of his extraordinary coaching journey in the EPL. He opens up about helping deliver Tottenham Hotspur their first trophy in 17 years, overcoming the relentless “Spursy” tag, carrying the weight of a club and its supporters, and winning under pressure. Then comes the brutal other side of football: being sacked by Nottingham Forest after just 39 days. Ange takes Howie inside it all. Ange reveals the…
1 Sep 2026 · 48 min
277: Ange Postecoglou - The Millionaires Club (Part A)
As part of The Howie Games Millionaires Club, celebrating 10 years of the podcast and more than 126 million downloads, Ange takes us inside the biggest highs and hardest moments of his extraordinary coaching journey in the EPL. He opens up about helping deliver Tottenham Hotspur their first trophy in 17 years, overcoming the relentless “Spursy” tag, carrying the weight of a club and its supporters, and winning under pressure. Then comes the brutal other side of football: being sacked by Nottingham Forest after just 39 days. Ange takes Howie inside it all. Ange reveals the…
26 Aug 2026 · 12 min
277: Ange Postecoglou (Player Profile)
To celebrate a decade of The Howie Games, Howie launches the Millionaires Club, a special three-guest series featuring the podcast's most downloaded guests ever. First up: Ange Postecoglou - our first ever three time guest. And still the stories are flowing. From South Melbourne to Brisbane Roar, the Socceroos, Yokohama, Celtic and Tottenham, Ange has built one of the most remarkable coaching careers in Australian sporting history, winning the 2015 Asian Cup, a J.League title, multiple Scottish trophies and the 2025 Europa League. But this FRESH Player Profile goes beyond the trophies. Ange…
19 Aug 2026 · 49 min
276: Michael Voss (Part B)
He has lived just about every life Australian football can offer. Prodigious young talent, champion player, premiership captain, Brisbane coach and, most recently, senior coach of Carlton. Vossy joins Howie for a fascinating and deeply personal conversation about the journey that shaped one of the game's greatest leaders. And behind the success are the people, challenges, lessons and moments that helped make him the footballer and leader he became. Plus, his take on the Blues rise up the ladder for a Wildcard berth since his departure earlier this year. This is Michael Voss beyond the…
18 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
276: Michael Voss (Part A)
He has lived just about every life Australian football can offer. Prodigious young talent, champion player, premiership captain, Brisbane coach and, most recently, senior coach of Carlton. Vossy joins Howie for a fascinating and deeply personal conversation about the journey that shaped one of the game's greatest leaders. And behind the success are the people, challenges, lessons and moments that helped make him the footballer and leader he became. Plus, his take on the Blues rise up the ladder for a Wildcard berth since his departure earlier this year. This is Michael Voss beyond the…
12 Aug 2026 · 15 min
276: Michael Voss (Player Profile)
One of the great leaders in Australian football joins Howie to share his extraordinary journey through the game. From a prodigious junior who once kicked 14 goals at the National Championships, to captaining the Brisbane Lions to three consecutive Premierships, and most recently stepping away from the senior job at the Blues (and yep, we talk about that in the main episode). He reflects on leadership, playing, coaching and the moments that shaped him, but first, a Player Profile wth some spice... Vossy reveals his best teammate, best player he has coached, and this years Premiership tip.…
5 Aug 2026 · 36 min
275: Scott Hanson (Part B)
International broadcasting royalty joins The Howie Games . Scott Hanson is the face and voice of NFL RedZone, anchoring an astonishing seven hours of live American football every Sunday. But behind the energy is a broadcaster whose preparation, precision and professionalism are second to none. Fresh from touring the MCG with Eddie McGuire ahead of the NFL's return to Melbourne, Scott shares his first impressions of Australian sport, what makes the MCG so special, and why he believes the atmosphere will rival some of the biggest events in America. Along the way, Howie introduces Scott to a…
4 Aug 2026 · 31 min
275: Scott Hanson (Part A)
International broadcasting royalty joins The Howie Games . Scott Hanson is the face and voice of NFL RedZone, anchoring an astonishing seven hours of live American football every Sunday. But behind the energy is a broadcaster whose preparation, precision and professionalism are second to none. Fresh from touring the MCG with Eddie McGuire ahead of the NFL's return to Melbourne, Scott shares his first impressions of Australian sport, what makes the MCG so special, and why he believes the atmosphere will rival some of the biggest events in America. Along the way, Howie introduces Scott to a…
29 Jul 2026 · 33 min
274: Greg Inglis (Part B)
GI is an absolute Champion! He is one of rugby league's greatest-ever players, but this is a raw, funny and deeply honest conversation about the moments that shaped his remarkable life and career. There have been ups, and downs and he goes through it ALL in admirable fashion. And for that, we are so thankful! From premierships, Origin dominance and unforgettable highlights, to the pressure of elite sport, life after football and the people who kept him grounded, GI opens up like never before. We also shine a light on Greg's incredible work through the Goanna Academy and its Stick With It…
28 Jul 2026 · 53 min
274: Greg Inglis (Part A)
GI is an absolute Champion! He is one of rugby league's greatest-ever players, but this is a raw, funny and deeply honest conversation about the moments that shaped his remarkable life and career. There have been ups, and downs and he goes through it ALL in admirable fashion. And for that, we are so thankful! From premierships, Origin dominance and unforgettable highlights, to the pressure of elite sport, life after football and the people who kept him grounded, GI opens up like never before. We also shine a light on Greg's incredible work through the Goanna Academy and its Stick With It…
22 Jul 2026 · 11 min
274: Greg Inglis (Player Profile)
One of the most gifted athletes this country has ever produced joins us for a Player Profile that celebrates an extraordinary career, and a ripping character! The résumé is ridiculous. Three-time Premiership winner. Clive Churchill Medallist. State of Origin icon. Indigenous All Stars captain. Australian Kangaroo. South Sydney champion. Melbourne Storm superstar. But this one is much more than the highlights reel. GI takes us back to the beginning, from driving an old Gemini around the bush and earning his first $500 playing footy at just 14 years of age, to becoming one of the…
15 Jul 2026 · 35 min
273: Beau Ryan (Part B)
From cult NRL winger to one of Australia's biggest media personalities, Beau Ryan's career has been anything but ordinary. Beau takes us behind the curtain of breakfast radio - he is dominating on Triple M! - revealing the ruthless early-morning routine that gets him ready to entertain Sydney every day. He also reflects on the humble beginnings, guest appearances on The Footy Show that quickly became an obsession, and the balancing act of building a media career while still playing NRL—under one very clear instruction from his coach. And then there is a tale from Beau's Footy Show days…
14 Jul 2026 · 50 min
273: Beau Ryan (Part A)
From cult NRL winger to one of Australia's biggest media personalities, Beau Ryan's career has been anything but ordinary. Beau takes us behind the curtain of breakfast radio - he is dominating on Triple M! - revealing the ruthless early-morning routine that gets him ready to entertain Sydney every day. He also reflects on the humble beginnings, guest appearances on The Footy Show that quickly became an obsession, and the balancing act of building a media career while still playing NRL—under one very clear instruction from his coach. And then there is a tale from Beau's Footy Show days…
12 Jul 2026 · 45 min
The Big Five - Bakery Items 🥧🥐
On this episode of The Big Five, Howie and The Chief, Jason Dunstall, tackle one of Australia’s most hotly debated topics… the greatest bakery items of all time. 🥧🥐 The food that has fuelled generations of road trips, smoko breaks and Saturday mornings, the boys count down their personal top five and reveal the results of the listener vote. Whose bakery order deserves the top spot? And which classic has been robbed? What’s in your Big Five? 🥧🇦🇺 SUBMIT YOUR ANSWERS IN THE OFFICIAL BIG FIVE SURVEY: https://forms.gle/9d9M7XddvMkYJWns6 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
8 Jul 2026 · 10 min
273: Beau Ryan (Player Profile)
Few athletes have made the leap from the footy to tv and the media as seamlessly as Beau Ryan. After carving out his successful NRL career with the Wests Tigers and Cronulla Sharks, Beau's natural wit and infectious personality turned guest spots on The Footy Show into the launchpad for one of Australia's most successful media careers, leading to hosting roles on The Amazing Race Australia , Gladiators and now dominating Triple M Breakfast. Before next week's full conversation, Beau jumps into the Player Profile, including why Nathan Buckley is someone he'd "take a bullet for", the greatest…
5 Jul 2026 · 57 min
The Big Five - Old School TV Shows 📺
What are the five greatest old school TV shows of all time? 📺🍿 On this episode of The Big Five, Howie and The Chief, Jason Dunstall, dive into one of the great nostalgia debates - the greatest old school TV shows ever. From classic comedies and unforgettable dramas to the shows that had us racing home to the couch, the boys reveal their personal top five and make the case for the programs that defined a generation. What's in your Big Five? 📺🏆 SUBMIT YOUR ANSWERS IN THE OFFICIAL BIG 5 SURVEY: https://forms.gle/9d9M7XddvMkYJWns6 NEW BIG FIVE EPISODES EVERY MONDAY! NEXT: The Big Five Bakery…
28 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
The Big Five - Australian Sporting Moments 🇦🇺🥇
What are the five greatest Australian sporting moments of all time? 🇦🇺🏆 On this episode of The Big Five , Howie and The Chief, Jason Dunstall, count down the greatest Australian sporting moments ever. From unforgettable victories and incredible upsets to the iconic performances that brought the nation to its feet, the boys reveal their personal top five and debate the moments that have shaped Australia. What's in your Big Five? 🏆🇦🇺 SUBMIT YOUR ANSWERS IN THE OFFICIAL BIG 5 SURVEY: https://forms.gle/9d9M7XddvMkYJWns6 NEW BIG FIVE EPISODES EVERY MONDAY! NEXT: Big Five Old School TV Shows 📺…
24 Jun 2026 · 39 min
272: Scott Miller (Part B)
This is one of the most extraordinary comeback stories ever told on The Howie Games. Olympic silver medallist Scott Miller opens up like never before, taking us from the heights of standing on the podium for Australia in Atlanta to the depths of addiction, prison and a life he says was spiralling towards death. In a confronting and deeply honest conversation, Scott reveals the surreal moment armed police arrested him with a gun pointed at his head, and why, despite everything, his overwhelming emotion was relief. He reflects on the silver medal that took 25 years to truly appreciate, the…
23 Jun 2026 · 44 min
272: Scott Miller (Part A)
This is one of the most extraordinary comeback stories ever told on The Howie Games. Olympic silver medallist Scott Miller opens up like never before, taking us from the heights of standing on the podium for Australia in Atlanta to the depths of addiction, prison and a life he says was spiralling towards death. In a confronting and deeply honest conversation, Scott reveals the surreal moment armed police arrested him with a gun pointed at his head, and why, despite everything, his overwhelming emotion was relief. He reflects on the silver medal that took 25 years to truly appreciate, the…
21 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 19 min
The Big Five - Aussie Songs 🎸🇦🇺 (ft. Paul Kelly!)
What are the five greatest Australian songs of all time? 🎵🇦🇺 On this special episode of The Big Five , Howie and The Chief, Jason Dunstall, are joined by Australian music legend Paul Kelly to tackle one of the biggest debates in Australian culture - the greatest Aussie songs ever written. From iconic anthems and pub classics to timeless storytelling masterpieces, the trio count down their personal top five and make the case for the songs they believe belong on Australia's ultimate playlist. Along the way, Paul shares stories from a remarkable career, The Chief delivers a few surprises, and…

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Publisher: LiSTNR
Language: English
Category: Sport
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 39 min
Latest episode: 14 Oct 2026
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