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  280: Behind The Scenes in F1 Media (Part A) 18.10.2026 41分

  Formula 1 is one of the most intoxicating, brutal and fascinating sports on the planet. But what happens beyond the chequered flag? In this special episode of The Howie Games, we’re joined by journalist and author Stuart Bell, whose book Formula One: The World's Most Brutal Sport takes us inside the high-pressure, high-stakes world of F1 media. Stuart shares a tip for aspiring journalists looking to break into the sport, reflects on the Michael Schumacher moments that fuelled his lifelong obsession with motorsport, and tells the unforgettable story of five attempts to interview Schumacher. Plus, we explore the cultural crossover of Formula 1 and global celebrity, from Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton to the ever-expanding world of F1 fandom. A special episode for all sports lovers, the aspiring sports journalists, and anyone who wants to get closer to the stories behind the sport. 📖 Get Stuart Bell's book, Formula One: The World's Most Brutal Sport, here: Purchase the bookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  South Africa Test Tour Diary: Episode 3 - The Australian Man 14.10.2026 28分

  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, and why is everyone on the ground calling him Australian Man? Plus, Josh Hazlewood produces a career-best six-wicket haul, and Howie catches up with the Bendemeer boy himself. Three Tests. Three cities. Three weeks. The cricket, the characters and the unexpected moments keep coming. Come along for the ride!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  South Africa Test Tour Diary: Episode 2 - Bunny Chow and Bono 13.10.2026 30分

  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 cities. Three weeks. The cricket is on, the characters are out, and the adventures are only just getting started. Come along for the ride. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  South Africa Test Tour Diary: Episode 1 🇿🇦 - Three Tests. Three cities. Three weeks. 07.10.2026 31分

  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 incredible Test history in South Africa from Victor Trumper to Allan Border, Adam Gilchrist, Phil Hughes and an 18-year-old Pat Cummins winning a Test on debut. Plus, all the controversy and fallout of our last appearance. There’s great cricket, great characters, some unforgettable moments and a fascinating history between these two proud cricketing nations. It's time… to hit the airport. And there are delays! And a missed flight.  Melbourne to Perth, Perth to Johannesburg, Johannesburg to Durban, and the South Africa Test Tour Diaries officially begin. We check in, and then it's off to training.  Come along. This one’s going to be a beauty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  279: Cathy Freeman - The Millionaires Club (Part B) 30.09.2026 44分

  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 talk about that feeling of unity, what it still means to Cathy today, and the incredible potential of Brisbane 2032. And, after 10 years of The Howie Games, this is a very special way to finish our Millionaires Club Anniversary Series. Cathy Freeman. One of Australia's greatest. One of our favourites. One hell of a conversation. ***  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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  279: Cathy Freeman - The Millionaires Club (Part A) 29.09.2026 43分

  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 talk about that feeling of unity, what it still means to Cathy today, and the incredible potential of Brisbane 2032. And, after 10 years of The Howie Games, this is a very special way to finish our Millionaires Club Anniversary Series. Cathy Freeman. One of Australia's greatest. One of our favourites. One hell of a conversation. ***  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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  279: Cathy Freeman - The Millionaires Club (Player Profile) 23.09.2026 6分

  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 Freeman that the whole country knows… let’s meet the Cathy Freeman who loves a quiet day at home, a good movie, some broccolini and garlic pasta, and apparently has a serious appreciation for Little House on the Prairie. ***  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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  278: Brendan Fevola - The Millionaires Club (Part B) 16.09.2026 30分

  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 Medal moment may have been the best thing that ever happened to him. Then there’s radio, taking on Kyle and Jackie O, backing himself and his team, and refusing to change the formula. The footballer. The entertainer. The character. Ten years on, the Fevolution is still going strong. ***  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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  278: Brendan Fevola - The Millionaires Club (Part A) 15.09.2026 45分

  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 Medal moment may have been the best thing that ever happened to him. Then there’s radio, taking on Kyle and Jackie O, backing himself and his team, and refusing to change the formula. The footballer. The entertainer. The character. Ten years on, the Fevolution is still going strong. ***  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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  🏈 Melbourne Game Diaries 🏈 | Behind the Scenes at the NFL - Rams Vs. 49ers 13.09.2026 31分

  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.
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  278: Brendan Fevola - The Millionaires Club (Player Profile) 09.09.2026 12分

  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 years of The Howie Games. ***  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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  277: Ange Postecoglou - The Millionaires Club (Part B) 02.09.2026 50分

  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 attraction of a potential opportunity to coach Cristiano Ronaldo, and why becoming even a small part of the story of sporting giants is something that still drives him. Ange Postecoglou, for the third time, and the stories just keep getting bigger, and he reckons the next 10 years could be his best yet. The Howie Games Millionaires Club. 10 years of The Howie Games. ***  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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  277: Ange Postecoglou - The Millionaires Club (Part A) 01.09.2026 47分

  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 attraction of a potential opportunity to coach Cristiano Ronaldo, and why becoming even a small part of the story of sporting giants is something that still drives him. Ange Postecoglou, for the third time, and the stories just keep getting bigger, and he reckons the next 10 years could be his best yet. The Howie Games Millionaires Club. 10 years of The Howie Games. ***  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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  277: Ange Postecoglou (Player Profile) 26.08.2026 12分

  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 explains why the Ted Lasso comparisons annoyed him, remembers running into a skinny young Max Gawn running around Melbourne Victory hallways, and reveals his Carlton football heroes in a brilliant quickfire. Funny, passionate, self-deprecating and unapologetically Ange. 1,354 pieces of content. 126+ million downloads. 10 years of The Howie Games. Welcome to the Millionaires Club.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  276: Michael Voss (Part B) 19.08.2026 49分

  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 headlines! His football, his leadership, his life and the journey that made him one of the game's greats. ***  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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  276: Michael Voss (Part A) 18.08.2026 1時間 3分

  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 headlines! His football, his leadership, his life and the journey that made him one of the game's greats. ***  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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  276: Michael Voss (Player Profile) 12.08.2026 14分

  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. Importantly, Howie discovers his unexpected love of Bryan Adams concerts. Plus all the normal best bits. Michael Voss. A football life like few others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  275: Scott Hanson (Part B) 05.08.2026 35分

  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 couple of classic Aussie terms, uncovers the mindset that's kept him at the top of sports broadcasting, and discovers the remarkable pre-game routine that allows him to get through seven straight hours on air without a single toilet break. Whether you're an NFL fan, a sports lover or fascinated by elite broadcasting, this is a conversation packed with stories, laughs and behind-the-scenes insights. A huge thanks to Visit Victoria for helping make this conversation possible. ***  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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  275: Scott Hanson (Part A) 04.08.2026 30分

  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 couple of classic Aussie terms, uncovers the mindset that's kept him at the top of sports broadcasting, and discovers the remarkable pre-game routine that allows him to get through seven straight hours on air without a single toilet break. Whether you're an NFL fan, a sports lover or fascinated by elite broadcasting, this is a conversation packed with stories, laughs and behind-the-scenes insights. A huge thanks to Visit Victoria for helping make this conversation possible. ***  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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  274: Greg Inglis (Part B) 29.07.2026 32分

  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 campaign, helping bring vital mental health education and support to communities across Australia. Donate or get your merchandise TODAY! One of the game's all-time greats. One unforgettable conversation. Thanks GI! ***  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.