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The Howie Games

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Cricket
Australia
AFL
Shane Warne
Rugby League
Formula One
College Football
Ashes Series
Mental Health
Formula 1
World Cup
Darius Boyd
The Ashes
Collingwood Football Club
Football
Jason Gillespie
Australian Cricket Team
Alisa Camplin
Australian Cricket
Nicole Livingstone

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 ... more

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A legendary Premiership coach and one of the most influential figures in modern Australian football.

From an 18-year-old living the dream at Fitzroy in the 1980s, to leading the Sydney Swans to their drought-breaking 2005 premiership, Roosy has seen... more

A legendary Premiership coach and one of the most influential figures in modern Australian football.

From an 18-year-old living the dream at Fitzroy in the 1980s, to leading the Sydney Swans to their drought-breaking 2005 premiership, Roosy has seen... more

Planning a trip to Hawaii? Who better to ask than AFL coaching legend Paul Roos, who now calls Hawaii home. In this special travel chat from The Howie Games, Roosy shares his ultimate Hawaii tips, hidden gems, must-visit locations, favourite restaura... more

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We were incredibly fortunate to welcome 1980 Formula 1 World Champion Alan Jones to The Howie Games back in Episode 46 on February 1 2018. Fast, flamboyant and fearless, AJ had us captivated from the moment he joined Howie, sharing stories from a rem... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Roos
Former AFL player and premiership coach, and co-founder of Performance by Design
Performance by Design
Episode: 281: Paul Roos (Part A)
Alan Jones
1980 Formula 1 World Champion, author and motorsport television commentator
Williams
Episode: 46: Vale Alan Jones ❤️
Pat Cummins
Australia Test captain
Australian national cricket team
Episode: South Africa Test Tour Diary: Episode 7 - A Result
Cameron Green
Australian Test cricketer
Episode: South Africa Test Tour Diary: Episode 7 - A Result
Graeme Smith
Former South African captain and SA20 commissioner
SA20
Episode: South Africa Test Tour Diary: Episode 7 - A Result
Annalisa Jaga
South African sports commentator and SuperSport competition winner
SuperSport
Episode: South Africa Test Tour Diary: Episode 6 - Cape Town
Mitchell Starc
Australian fast bowler
Australia men's national cricket team
Episode: South Africa Test Tour Diary: Episode 6 - Cape Town
Mark Nicholas
Cricket broadcaster and former England cricketer
Episode: South Africa Test Tour Diary: Episode 6 - Cape Town
Stuart Bell
Formula One journalist and author of Formula One: The World's Most Brutal Sport
Episode: 280: The 5 Greatest Grand Prix on the Planet

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Mark Howard
Host of The Howie Games; sports journalist and interviewer known for in-depth, candid conversations with elite athletes and sports professionals.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 8.7k ratings
  • No Indian Players?

    How come no Indian players have been interviewed?

    Apple Podcasts
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    sweetu0629
    United States3 months ago
  • Getting better all the time

    Evolution Revolution

    Apple Podcasts
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    Pete GC
    Australia4 months ago
  • From the write place

    You need to drop the whole pod. Shouldn't have to wait for Part B

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    Andy Roderick
    Australia4 months ago
  • Keep up the great work!!!

    Look forward to seeing wha’s next…every week! Says it all really!

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    essemmwhy
    Australia4 months ago
  • Big 5

    Love the big 5 keep it going mate

    Apple Podcasts
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    Squish 
    Australia4 months ago

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Some criticisms note pacing or focus shifts in certain episodes.
A notable portion of reviews call out perceived lack of gender diversity among guests.
Listeners praise the deep, candid interviews with elite athletes and leaders.
Many listeners value the storytelling quality and guest variety across episodes.

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Spotify
#121
Australia/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#11
Australia/Sports
Spotify
#170
Australia/Trending
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#44
Australia/Top Podcasts
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#2
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#27
Indonesia/Sports

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46: Vale Alan Jones ❤️
Q: What happens when you cross the line and become Formula 1 World Champion?
Jones recalls becoming emotional in the car, then pulling himself together for the podium. He says the title meant everything as the culmination of his boyhood dream and the sacrifices he had made.
46: Vale Alan Jones ❤️
Q: How do you get to the point of your first start in a Formula 1 race?
Jones says that strong results in Formula 3 and Formula Atlantic brought him to the attention of Harry Stiller, who helped secure his first Formula 1 opportunity.
281: Paul Roos (Player Profile)
Q: What if anything scares you?
Roos says he becomes uneasy when his children are near a cliff or edge, even though he can go up in a balloon by himself.
281: Paul Roos (Player Profile)
Q: What was the first job you ever had, Roosy?
Roos says he worked as an administrative clerk at AMP, though he is still unsure what he really did there.
281: Paul Roos Hawaii Recommendations
Q: Where should visitors go in Kauai, and what should they do there?
Roos calls Kauai the adventure island and recommends getting a car to explore, taking a helicopter ride over a waterfall and going on a boat trip along the Na Pali Coast.

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A long-form interview series focused on elite sport, leadership, and life beyond the field. Episodes frequently center on high-profile athletes, coaches, and broadcasters, exploring career milestones, mental resilience, media dynamics, and the personal costs of public life. The host's approach tends toward candid, character-driven conversations that pull back the curtain on training, competition, culture, and life after sport, making it a strong fit for listeners who crave authentic storytelling from big-name figures and industry insiders. A notable strength is the consistent ability to draw out practical leadership lessons and behind-the-scenes narratives from a broad roster of sports stars and media professionals.

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Recent guests on The Howie Games include:

1. Paul Roos
2. Alan Jones
3. Pat Cummins
4. Cameron Green
5. Graeme Smith
6. Annalisa Jaga
7. Mitchell Starc
8. Mark Nicholas

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