A podcast for the gutsy women making Aussie Sport their own.
Experienced AFL Journalist and Broadcaster Samantha Lane talks about the inception of AFLW, the role anger has in making change for women in sport and how culture and gender collide. Photo credit: Albert Comper
Orla hails from Ireland, and as a professional in three different codes- is an elite sportswoman in every sense of the word. Playing for the Brisbane Lions in the AFLW competition currently, we chat about juggling 3 different seasons, living between two countries and we even demonstrate how confusing time differences really are.
Bonnie gives us a preview to tonight’s clash with Carlton and gives us an insight into what it’s like to drink beetroot juice, how to get through a season on injury and some unimaginative nicknames she’s been given. Cover art thanks to the AFL.
Sophie Fletcher is a professional surfer, Lifeline Australia Ambassador and an artist. We chat mental health, crazy pandemics and showing the boys who’s boss in the surf.
Sarah and Taylor spoke to Laura Peel, the world's best aerial skier. Give it a listen!
We chat to diver, Anabelle Smith about her journey to Olympic and Commonwealth Games success, and what it’s like being stuck inside in Melbourne during a pandemic when all the other competitors are back to training.
We chat to AFLW star Mel Hickey on life before and after footy, and how the game is different for men & women.
Sarah and Taylor speak to Professional Basketball player Bec Allen who splits her time playing for the Australian Opals and the WNBA for New York Liberty. For those of us who are stuck inside again in Melbourne, this is an episode you will want to hear. She has made some tough calls in her professional career recently which makes her even more relatable. Bec is very inspiring so get her in your ears!
Sarah and Taylor chat to marathon and 10,000 m runner Ellie Pashley who represents Australia all over the world. Give it a listen!
Sarah and Taylor spoke to the co-founder of Zena, Donna Johnson and Dr Brooke Brisbane about breast injury and breast trauma. Zena have launched the most advanced female impact protection garment which is designed for all contact sports.
Sarah and Taylor chatted to Australian Tennis professional Zoe Hives. Zoe spoke about the highs and lows of playing a professional sport and how she has been sidelined for the last year due to glandular fever.
We chat to sports broadcaster Neroli Meadows about opportunity, finding the silver linings and learning your value.
We chatted to Richmond Tigers, Akec Makur Chuot. She has an incredible story and speaks about her journey from growing up in a camp in South Sudan to moving to Australia. This episode dives into family, culture and acceptance.
We speak to professional walker Jemima Montag, Commonwealth Games Champion and passionate mental health and nutrition advocate.
Queensland Firebirds star and now assistant coach, Katie Walker talks the high of being in a team, being omitted from the squad and currently, homeschooling.
We chat to Aussie waterpolo champ and dedicated Mum, Lea Yanitsas. Let’s hear what it’s like to train for an olympics that is cancelled and exiting a sport whilst you are ranked number one in your position. Here she is!
Taylor chats to Professional Tennis player Ellen Perez. The crafty lefty who kick started her career at a College in America and who is now killing it on the professional tour. Give it a listen!
Sarah chats to former number one draft pick and current Western Bulldogs AFLW player, Izzy Huntington. We chat about the spectrum of highs and lows faced in sport and how it feels to sit on the sidelines when you’re the top pick of the league. *Please note this was recorded in January before the AFLW Season was called off.
We spoke to Professional Boxer Rachel Loder who was named the first Australasian female lightweight champion last year. She continues to forge a pathway for females in the Boxing world.
We spoke to Footballer Mel Barbieri about her incredible fight to play the sport she loves.
We chatted to Gridiron Legend Kira-Lea Dargin Barsukoff who is many things - a proud indigenous woman, a mum, a survivor and a professional football player. Give it a listen to find out about her incredible story!
Current nutri-grain ironwoman champion Lana Rogers joined us to chat about how to master four sports in one and what the title IronWoman means to her.
Sarah and Taylor chat to Australia’s first female Lifeguard of the year, Grace Lightfoot.
Sarah and Taylor chat to International diver Laura Hingston.
Sarah and Taylor chat to Australian Netball Champion Joanna Weston.
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