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The Howie Games
Hosted by LiSTNR · EN
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, what makes them tick, how they deal with the big wins and the big losses, and how they take on sport and life from here.
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5: Vale Dennis Cometti ❤️
Mar 401:18:11Tap to summarizeThis 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/@thehowiegamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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🇱🇰🇮🇳 World Cup Tour Diaries: Episode 4. “We Haven’t Come To Make Up The Numbers”
Mar 200:34:21Tap to summarizeRain halts the Super Eight opener in Colombo - and the tour diaries take an unexpected turn. In Episode 4, Howie catches up with Pakistan’s cult hero Usman Tariq after his breakout World Cup performance, before heading south for surf, street food and a Sri Lankan detour with Finchy and the crew. Then comes one of the great underdog stories of this tournament - Italy’s Ben Manenti. From regional qualifiers to Eden Gardens, Manenti reflects on taking on England, topping the World Cup’s total impact rankings, and what it means for associate cricket around the world. 00:00 – Rain At Premadasa Stadium 01:24 – Usman Tariq On ‘The Delayer' 06:33 – Tour Bus Chaos Begins 10:00 – Street Food Sri Lanka 14:13 – Italy’s World Cup Story - Ben Manenti joins the Tour Diaries. 17:58 – Qualifying For The World Cup 20:43 – Taking On England & Number One Impact Player 30:13 – Car Breakdown To Kandy 31:40 – Cricket Amid Global Uncertainty 33:20 – Homeward Bound! *** 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.
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🇱🇰🇮🇳 World Cup Tour Diaries: Episode 3. Tony Greig's Commentary Advice
Feb 2600:26:49Tap to summarizeHowie’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 revealed00:49 – Australia’s disastrous World Cup campaign02:16 – On the road to Kandy with Pommie05:30 – Zimbabwe’s rise & global reaction10:28 – 1999 World Cup memories resurface12:31 – Commentary box legends: Tony, Bill & Richie22:32 – Oman v Australia toss & match begins23:31 – Schedule chaos & India plans scrapped27:09 – 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.
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261: Joe McGuire (Part B)
Feb 2500:19:27Tap to summarizeThe 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. * You would have heard in the intros, we have Olympic Gold Medallist Matt Mitcham coming up on the show... catch him in the Off-Broadway hit play AFTERGLOW which heads to the Eternity Playhouse in Sydney from 26 February. For tickets and more information, go to afterglowtheplay.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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261: Joe McGuire (Part A)
Feb 2400:38:22Tap to summarizeThe 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. * You would have heard in the intros, we have Olympic Gold Medallist Matt Mitcham coming up on the show... catch him in the Off-Broadway hit play AFTERGLOW which heads to the Eternity Playhouse in Sydney from 26 February. For tickets and more information, go to afterglowtheplay.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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🇱🇰🇮🇳 World Cup Tour Diaries: Episode 2. "The Rise Of The Delayer!"
Feb 2300:26:19Tap to summarizeAustralia’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.
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251: Nicole Livingstone (Player Profile)
Oct 1Tap to summarizeFrom the Olympic pool to the heart of Australian sport! Nicole is as sharp, surprising and entertaining as you’d expect from a former Aussie swimming star turned leading sports broadcaster and administrator. This Player Profile is like a couple of old mates just catching up! It's full of laughs, stories, and a few left-field answers that will make you smile. Dive in with Nicole as she takes on the ultimate Howie Games Player Profile ahead of her full episode next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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247: Shane Warne Stories with Jackson Warne (Part B)
Aug 1100:47:44Tap to summarizeThe 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 (Check it out wherever you get your podcasts) – 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 Maccas runs to chance encounters at petrol stations, these tales bring Jackson closer to the dad he misses every day. In this very special simulcast, Howie joins Jackson for Episode 1, diving into memories of life with Shane – the fun, the friendship, and the joy he brought to those around him. It’s a heartfelt celebration of one of Australia’s most iconic figures, told through the eyes of his son.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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247: Shane Warne Stories with Jackson Warne (Part A)
Aug 1101:04:44Tap to summarizeThe 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 (Check it out wherever you get your podcasts) – 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 Maccas runs to chance encounters at petrol stations, these tales bring Jackson closer to the dad he misses every day. In this very special simulcast, Howie joins Jackson for Episode 1, diving into memories of life with Shane – the fun, the friendship, and the joy he brought to those around him. It’s a heartfelt celebration of one of Australia’s most iconic figures, told through the eyes of his son.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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College Diaries: Episode 6 - Team Up North
Aug 1000:35:11Tap to summarizeThe 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? Let’s just say, he’s passionate. Then it’s straight back to the grind, as training ramps up again. Plus, we check in with fellow Aussie punter Jesse Mirco, chasing one of just 32 NFL spots, and finish with a newspaper article that’ll make you wish you had a brother like Joe. The College Diaries. The grit, the grind, and.... the laughs… from Ohio State. *** College Diaries release schedule. Subscribe to the Howie Games feed so you don’t miss an episode! Episode 1 – Monday, July 7 – Not Your Average Joe Episode 2 – Monday, July 14 - Gold Standard Episode 3 – Monday, July 21 - Show Me The Money Episode 4 – Monday, July 28 - Straight A's Episode 5 – Monday, August 4 - The Woody Episode 6 – Monday, August 11 - Team Up North Episode 7 – Monday, August 18 - Fall Camp Episode 8 - Monday August 30 - The Game Subscribe to the feed on Apple, Spotify or LiSTNR here: https://linktr.ee/thehowiegamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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