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The Howie Games

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

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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We go deep inside St George’s Cricket Ground in Gqeberha, where Scott Boland is doing Scott Boland things. We catch up with the man himself, soak up the atmosphere, venture into the crowd and step inside the Xhosa commentary box.

Then, a sit-down w... more

Off to Qeberha, we go... you'll even learn how to say that as you join our South African adventure.

Howie heads into the surf for a bucket-list experience. A tube at J-Bay! You better believe it! And somehow, no sharks. You'll feel like you are rig... more

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 On... more

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 Stewart Bell, whose book Formula O... more

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Recent Guests

Stuart Bell
F1 all-rounder and author of Formula One, The World's Most Brutal Sport
F1 journalist/author
Episode: 280: Behind The Scenes in F1 Media (Part A)
Nathan Lyon
Australian cricketer
Australian national cricket team
Episode: South Africa Test Tour Diary: Episode 3 - The Australian Man
Matt Renshaw
Australian cricketer
Australian national cricket team
Episode: South Africa Test Tour Diary: Episode 3 - The Australian Man
Nic Maddinson
Australian cricketer
Australian national cricket team
Episode: South Africa Test Tour Diary: Episode 3 - The Australian Man
Bhadat Sundaresan
Cricket writer and broadcaster, longtime cricket journalist
Cricket media
Episode: South Africa Test Tour Diary: Episode 1 🇿🇦 - Three Tests. Three cities. Three weeks.
Cathy Freeman
Olympic champion sprinter
Athletics Australia (contextual)
Episode: 279: Cathy Freeman - The Millionaires Club (Part B)
Brendan Fevola
Former AFL player and guest on the show
Australian Football League (Footballer)
Episode: 278: Brendan Fevola - The Millionaires Club (Part B)
Demarcus Robinson
NFL wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers (guest during the trip)
San Francisco 49ers
Episode: 🏈 Melbourne Game Diaries 🏈 | Behind the Scenes at the NFL - Rams Vs. 49ers
Jerry Rice
NFL Hall of Famer, San Francisco 49ers great
San Francisco 49ers (NFL)
Episode: 🏈 Melbourne Game Diaries 🏈 | Behind the Scenes at the NFL - Rams Vs. 49ers

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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 States2 months ago
  • Getting better all the time

    Evolution Revolution

    Apple Podcasts
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    Pete GC
    Australia3 months ago
  • From the write place

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

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Andy Roderick
    Australia3 months ago
  • Keep up the great work!!!

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

    Apple Podcasts
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    essemmwhy
    Australia4 months ago
  • Big 5

    Love the big 5 keep it going mate

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    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
#108
Australia/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#11
Australia/Sports
Spotify
#174
Australia/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#71
Australia/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#3
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#80
Indonesia/Sports

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277: Ange Postecoglou - The Millionaires Club (Part A)
Q: What were the early days like when you arrived at Tottenham, and how did you start turning things around?
Ange describes joining in a difficult space, the heavy lifting required, and how smart signings and clear leadership helped reshape the team's trajectory.
276: Michael Voss (Part B)
Q: What's the key to coaching young men to be a successful football side?
Voss responds that there is no single answer; it's about creating a challenging yet enjoyable environment, fostering respect, and maintaining focus on the process rather than just results.
276: Michael Voss (Part A)
Q: How did the Brisbane Bears lure you into their system as a 16-year-old, and what was that early experience like?
I received a QAFL scholarship to train with the Bears, discovered I was on the list by reading the paper, and gradually learned what it meant to be part of a professional pathway through key mentors and a tough environment.
275: Scott Hanson (Part B)
Q: When you started RedZone in 2009, what made NFL content so dominant on television, and how many NFL games typically rank in the top 100 programs?
NFL games tend to dominate due to competition, physicality, fantasy sports, and gambling interests; on most years, NFL games fill a large portion of the top 100 programs, reflecting how central the league is to American television.
276: Michael Voss (Player Profile)
Q: What are your nicknames, if any?
The host earnestly pulls for playful nicknames, and the guest responds with a few light-hearted lines, though the exact nicknames are part of a rapid-fire segment and not fully captured in this excerpt.

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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. Stuart Bell
2. Nathan Lyon
3. Matt Renshaw
4. Nic Maddinson
5. Bhadat Sundaresan
6. Cathy Freeman
7. Brendan Fevola
8. Demarcus Robinson

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