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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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Artist Series 2: 🎬 Dan MacPherson (Part B)
Sep 20, 2021Tap to summarize"My saving grace was I was completely oblivious to what other people expected me to do" #TheHowieGames | Dan MacPherson is the type of person we love on this podcast. When he is asked whether he can do something, he says 'yeah, no worries, I can do that', then goes and learns how to do it. In Dan’s world, this involves things like as a teenager, stepping on to the Neighbours set as an actor, when he wasn’t really one at that point. It means saying yes to starring in musicals, then learning to sing. Being cast as an action figure, then working with special forces type dudes to learn how to fire guns and blow up buildings. Easy peasy! This is an in-depth look at the life of an actor. From the lows of constant rejection at auditions to the thrill of landing the gig that takes your career to the next level…and plenty of sport as well!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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58: Ben Simmons
Oct 24, 2018Tap to summarize#TheHowieGames | Ben Simmons - Our guest this week is Ben Simmons, a young man, that in a very short period of time, has become one of the biggest names in Australian sport, due to his performances for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. So big has Ben’s impact been, that locally, he is the first Australian face of the wildly successful NBA2K video game, which is celebrating its 20 year anniversary.The Howie Games thanks NBA2K for making this interview possible. This episode involved flying to San Francisco, for basically one day, speaking with Ben, then flying home. Surrounded by show time, bright lights and general hysteria wherever he goes, Ben reminds quietly spoken, friendly and very low key. Welcome to the wonderful world of Ben Simmons. ------ Follow The Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow The Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegames Find Howie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkHoward03/ Follow Howie on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/markhoward03/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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56: Cyril Rioli
Oct 10, 2018Tap to summarize#TheHowieGames | Cyril Rioli - the Champ from the Tiwi Islands plays footy like he is still a kid in the park. Hangers, impossible goals and crazy tackles. The audacious and ridiculous is almost the norm for a man who prefers to let his football do the talking. In the middle of the 2018 season Cyril shocked the AFL world. After 189 games, 4 premierships and all sorts of individual awards, Cyril called it quits mid season.The reason for the decision? Well it’s not a simple one line explanation. To understand why Cyril walked away, you need to listen to the story of Cyril’s life and what being free really means to him. ------ Follow The Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow The Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegames Find Howie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkHoward03/ Follow Howie on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/markhoward03/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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38: Jeff Horn
Dec 6, 2017Tap to summarize#TheHowieGames returns for Season 3 with teacher-turned-boxer Jeff Horn. The 29-year-old wrote himself a chapter in the pages of Australian sporting history when he defeated boxing icon Manny Pacquiao for the WBO welterweight championship earlier this year. In this episode youll learn about the man they call 'The Hornet', his struggles with bullying, how Pacquiao changed his life and dealing with the absolute brutality of professional boxing. Thanks to Foxtel and Main Event for making this episode happen.Horn defends his title against Englishman Gary "Hell Raiser" Corcoran on December 13. The 'Battle Of Brisbane 2' is available to watch through Main Event. You wont want to miss it - http://mainevent.com.au/Next week on The Howie Games: Luc Longley!Find Howie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkHoward03/ Follow Howie on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/markhoward03/Follow Howie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markhoward03/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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34: James Courtney
Sep 27, 2017Tap to summarize#TheHowieGames | Many people - motor racing fans included - will know James as a V8 Supercar driver and the 2010 Champion. However, his story is about so much more than that. In this episode James opens up about his struggles he had as a young man at school, his move to Europe as a teenager (to take on the likes of Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton!), and a number of life-changing tragedies that changed his life forever. ------ Find Howie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkHoward03/ Follow Howie on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/markhoward03/ Follow The Howie Games 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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