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The Howie Games

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Cricket
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Australia
Rugby League
Mental Health
Shane Warne
Formula One
College Football
Ashes Series
World Cup
Test Cricket
Formula 1
State Of Origin
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Football
Darius Boyd
The Ashes
Australian Cricket Team
Collingwood Football Club
Jason Gillespie

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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Three of the AFL’s most exciting and watchable players come together for a special edition of The Player Profile.

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Game 433. We go inside one of the biggest weeks in football history.

From the wall-to-wall media frenzy, Monday at the MCG, the morning of The Record and then THE DAY... this is the build-up you never saw coming. School pick-ups. Midweek netball ru... more

As the countdown to history reaches its final stages, it's time for a history lesson! Pendlebury Diaries takes you deeper inside the world of football's greatest milestone. With the all-time games record now within touching distance, the media attent... more

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Recent Guests

Craig Kelly
Collingwood Football Club CEO
Collingwood Football Club
Episode: Pendlebury Diaries: The Record Breaker - Episode 3: Block Out The Noise
Brent Harvey
North Melbourne legend, Hang-time reference for milestone
Retired AFL player
Episode: Pendlebury Diaries: The Record Breaker - Episode 3: Block Out The Noise
Bradley Hill
Professional AFL player, Hawthorn
Hawthorn Football Club
Episode: 269: Bradley Hill, Jarman Impey & Maurice Rioli Junior (Part B)
Jarman Impey
Professional AFL player, Hawthorn
Hawthorn Football Club
Episode: 269: Bradley Hill, Jarman Impey & Maurice Rioli Junior (Part B)
Maurice Rioli Junior
Professional AFL player, Richmond/Hawthorn
Richmond Football Club
Episode: 269: Bradley Hill, Jarman Impey & Maurice Rioli Junior (Part B)
Scott Pendlebury
Australian rules footballer, captain of Collingwood Football Club
Collingwood Football Club
Episode: Pendlebury Diaries: The Record Breaker - Episode 2: The Man In The Arena
Jackson Irvine
Professional footballer, Socceroos captain, primarily played in Europe
Socceroos, Celtic, Hull City, St. Pauli
Episode: 268: Jackson Irvine (Part A)
Graham Arnold
Football coach
Iraq national team (Lions of Mesopotamia)
Episode: 267: Graham Arnold & One Of The Sports Stories Of The Year (Part A)
Koby Stevens
Former AFL footballer, concussion survivor and filmmaker
Former AFL clubs West Coast Eagles, Brisbane Bulldogs (interchangeable in transcript), Saint Kilda
Episode: 266: Koby Stevens (Part A)

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Mark Howard
Host of The Howie Games

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 8.6k ratings
  • Only white dudes?

    The amount of white dudes he’s had on is astounding and probably symptomatic of something more troubling. Genuinely, does he rate women?

    Apple Podcasts
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    YESSIRYESSIRYESSIR
    Australiaa month ago
  • THE BEST EVER POD

    Big fan of the pod. Nice job mate!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    We love Bangas
    Australiaa month ago
  • Michelle Payne

    Excellent interview. Michelle Payne is a woman of substance in every way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kelly HJK
    Australia2 months ago
  • Bring back more more cricket and afl

    Howie the podcast is really interesting but please make more cricket and afl. GO AUSTRALIA

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jack C 76
    Australia4 months ago
  • More Jock Landale please!

    Hard to pick a favourite amongst a catalogue of some sensational interviews but Landale as a basketball fan was incredible. Could have listed for another two hours!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Suttontrent
    Australia5 months ago

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#151
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#17
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#121
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#13
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#190
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#197
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Pendlebury Diaries: The Record Breaker - Episode 3: Block Out The Noise
Q: What does this milestone mean for the Collingwood Football Club?
It represents the club's alignment, tradition, and ongoing pursuit of excellence across generations, and signals a commitment to celebrating shared history while planning for the future with the current generation.
269: Bradley Hill, Jarman Impey & Maurice Rioli Junior (Part B)
Q: How do you balance the pressure of expectations with family life and culture?
Family becomes the anchor; the safe-space environment at club and the connection to culture help maintain balance and perspective.
269: Bradley Hill, Jarman Impey & Maurice Rioli Junior (Part B)
Q: When did you feel you truly belonged at the highest level, and what changed after those early nervy years?
Belonging came around 2014 after a preseason and a strong year; the player keys included confidence, less nerves, and a sense that competing at the top level was sustainable.
269: Bradley Hill, Jarman Impey & Maurice Rioli Junior (Part B)
Q: What was it like growing up with a footballer brother who made it to the top and then facing him in a grand final?
It was cool and emotional; they shared a mother's pride, and even though there was rivalry, the moment reinforced family bonds and showed how far both had come.
Pendlebury Diaries: The Record Breaker - Episode 2: The Man In The Arena
Q: How do you manage preparation and recovery around a milestone game?
He describes the scheduling, club support, and recovery protocols (ice baths, sauna, etc.) as part of keeping his body ready while handling the anticipation of approaching a record.

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This show centers on candid, long-form conversations with iconic athletes, coaches, broadcasters, and industry voices from the world of sport. Episodes consistently explore how guests started, the turning points in their careers, and their approaches to glory and adversity, often weaving in off-field interests, personal philosophies, and behind-the-scenes storytelling. A standout pattern is the breadth of guests—from cricket icons and Olympic champions to college athletes and broadcasters—providing a holistic view of sports culture, media, and leadership. The format tends to balance insightful career reflections with practical takeaways for listeners, making it a strong fit for sports fans and professionals seeking human-centered storytelli... more

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1. Craig Kelly
2. Brent Harvey
3. Bradley Hill
4. Jarman Impey
5. Maurice Rioli Junior
6. Scott Pendlebury
7. Jackson Irvine
8. Graham Arnold

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