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It's the Grand Finale of Play Big! Emma Race and Rana Hussain are signing off with a bang, celebrating the magic of community sport and the everyday legends who make it happen.In this episode:Jennie Sager, CEO of WMBL, on what it means to be a woman at the top, and how sport, like music, transcends barriers to build connection.Chelsea Ryan wraps the latest in sport, from overnight footy to Super Netball to the Matildas.Triple-sport para-athlete Kate Naess joins us to talk about literally leaping over society's limitations.Sarah Styles, Director of the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation, looks to the future and shares how we can future-proof sport for the next generation of women.And our listeners shout out the community sport heroes who mean the most to them.Play Big - created in collaboration with the Office for Women.Download the Broad Radio app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ready to Play Big? Emma Race and Rana Hussain are joined by a lineup of barrier breakers in sport and media, taking everything from this weekend's footy matchups to whether pro divers' mind having wet hair all the time.In this episode:ABC sports journalist Marni Vinall on AFL player moves and when we'll see a new Matildas coach.Elite diver Laura Hingston answers all our questions ahead of the World Cup in Mexico.Track star Nana Owusu-Afriyie on The Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne.The Female Athlete Project CEO, Chloe Dalton OAM, on boosting opportunities for athletes.Rana's 7 rules for belonging in sport.Your takes: Does a sporting nemesis push you to be better?And one for the ages—does Saturday still own sport?Play Big - created in collaboration with the Office for Women.Download the Broad Radio app to listen live. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome back to Play Big! Emma Race and Rana Hussain are starstruck and taking notes from a lineup of game-changers, covering everything from modern-day sports leadership to the standing rule mystery. In this episode: Kate McCarthy breaks down the latest sports news and opens up about her life-changing ADHD diagnosis. Plus, she settles the “standing rule” mystery.Belinda Clark AO looks ahead to the future of cricket and gives a masterclass on modern-day leadership and when to say yes.Bobby McCumber speaks to the rise of women in both sports and comedy.Fernwood Fitness regular turned General Manager, Amanda Magnabosco shares her story.And… if Lady Macbeth was a WD, who's filling out the rest of the team?Play Big - created in collaboration with the Office for WomenDownload the Broad Radio app to listen live. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to the very first episode of Play Big.Emma Race and Rana Hussain are kicking things off with an all-star lineup of guests covering everything from motorsport to romance fiction in sport.In this episode:Vi Truong breaks down the latest in F1.Mary K from Ladies Who LeaguePokhua Frimpong brings the latest in sports newsDr Kasey Symons dives into how sport intersects with romance fictionFernwood founder Di Williams on empowering women in fitnessLydia Williams talks about the pressure on The Matildasand our fav segment – I would do anything for sport… but I won't do that.Play Big - created in collaboration with the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation.Download the Broad Radio app to listen live. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the final Morning Broads for 2024, Marieke and Michala discuss famous alumni, separating art from the artist, reflections on this year and wishes for 2025.They are joined by hosts of the Parents, You've Got This podcast Christy Hopwood and Freya Owens on the festive season for parents, singer-songwriter Sarah Blasko on her inspiration for music and comedian Bridget Everett on creating and starring in Someone Somewhere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shelley and Marieke chat about connecting with neighbours, petty revenge for crimes, driving lessons with your kids and ask listeners who would they pardon, if they could?They are joined by coach and mentor Nadine Muller on her new book A Reason to Rise, comedian Geraldine Hickey on her new show Meander and retail coordinator Marianne Duval on the Queen Victoria Women's Centre's (QVWC) shop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ella and Marieke discuss collective consciousness, formal parties, planning trips and feeling “Bah Humbug” in the festive season.They are joined by GP Dr Preeya Alexander to discuss her work in preventative health and singers and members of Bachelor Girl Kate Ceberano and Tania Doko on the music festival Roar and their experiences in the music industry in Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Marieke and Jo discuss jobs that Jo could substitute in, moshing, commenting on other people's appearance and etiquette around addressing acquaintances.They are joined by the creator of Amplify Music Education Natalie Kradolfer on bringing music into schools and changing access to music in education and comedian Elouise Eftos on personal appearance and perceived attractiveness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rana and Michala discuss diversity versus othering, men in top jobs, talking about your relationships and ask listeners about the ways in which they love themselves. They are joined by the director of the Peninsula Film Festival Meg Pascoe about the festival and this year's program and TV presenter Lisa Millar about Muster Dogs and its upcoming reunion special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michala and Rana discuss villain eras, their wins for the year, setting up friends and ask the listeners have you ever lied about your job?They are joined by comedian Janelle Koenig on hairdressers and her teenage daughter's beauty routine, and world champion ParaMatildas goalkeeper Katelyn Smith on their recent success and inclusivity in sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mimi and Marieke chat about shared experiences, appreciating life and being thankful, secrets of old friends and ask listeners about times where they have been the recipient of kindness from a stranger.They are joined by dancer and actress Chantal Curmi about inspiring the next generation of dancers and author Nina Kenwood on her new book The Wedding Forecast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mareike and Mimi discuss giving up coffee, personal pit crews, the Wicked press tour, and Mimi's neighbour's new puppy!They are joined by founder and CEO of social media platform WeAre8 Zoe Kalar on creating positive experiences on social media and financial counsellor Deb Shroot from Financial Counselling Australia on family Christmas expenses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michala and Shelley chat about believing in signs, changing drink choices, schoolies and ask listeners what food has made them cry?They are joined by dermatologist and alopecia specialist Dr Leona Yip on all things skin, Indigenous singer/songwriter Jess Hitchcock on her career and model and disability advocate Sara Shams on International Day of People with Disability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michala and Shelley discuss spring cleaning and donating toys, navigating aging parents, having important moments usurped and Wicked the Musical!They are joined by facilitator and financial literacy expert Mariam Mohammed on her social enterprise MoneyGirl and actress, author and regular guest Broad Madeleine West on what she loves and dreads about the festive season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Marieke and Rana discuss influencers on holidays, how to fit more reading into your life and using joy and resilience as an act of resistance. They are joined by regular guest Broads-sports commentator Brihony Dawson on Saturday's AFLW Grand Final, and comedian Bev Killick to bring more Bev Hacks on managing your clothes and manifesting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Marieke and Nelly talk about Trump's cabinet picks, reframing with compassion and Stressmus!They are joined by powerhouse tour manager Emma Goodland, Australian Paralympian Ellie Cole and comedian and writer Vidya Rajan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michala and Rana discuss keeping up with fashion, appreciating their partners, and ask the text line what do you wish you had more time for?They are joined by Instagram personality Adele Barbaro to chat about her upcoming charity event, and they talk money with financial literacy expert Miriam Mohammed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Marieke and Rana share their break up tips, what movie endings they wish they could change, and ways to foster courage.They are joined by First Nations artist Bobbi Lockyer, writer, lawyer and domestic violence advocate Tarang Chawla, and regular guest Broad Madeleine West. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Marieke and Nelly talk about the dumbest things they've ever bought, 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence and Marieke is letting her inner teen boy loose.They are joined by Rockwiz legend Julia Zemiro and pleasure activist Penny van der Sluys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jo and Ella discuss Minnie Mouse at the Thanksgiving Day Parade, chocolate ripple cake, and ask listeners if they would let their family and friends vet their love interests.They are joined by author and CEO of Women Rising Megan Dalla-Camina on her book Women Rising, artist Jess McDonald on her business High Tees and comedian Chris Ryan on coming to comedy later in life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mimi and Michala discuss making best friends at concerts, ageing bodies and their rules for the kitchen.They are joined by veterinarian Dr Katrina Warren on her career advocating for responsible pet ownership and media personality and podcast host Yvie Jones on her work with the Butterfly Foundation's Let's Talk podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jo and Ella chat about hosting tonight's ARIA Awards, an overbooked flight fiasco, the domestic chores they actually kind of love doing and ask listeners: what beauty maintenance have you let go? They are joined by seasoned entrepreneur Pascale Helyar-Moray OAM to discuss her new book Rich Woman, Poor Woman and singer Elly-May Barnes on her new TV series Headliners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shelley and Michala discuss their favourite recipes, the Indigenous Literacy Foundation's Create initiative, scams and ask listeners and each other about the useless things they collect. They are joined by Professor of Sociology Leah Ruppanner on mental load relating to her work on gender and comedian and regular guest Broad Bev Killick to give some of her Bev Hacks around Christmas and grounding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michala and Shelley talk about tattoos, navigating grief, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sports Awards and ask listeners: do you buy clothes according to your location and/or experience?They are joined by Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan on free sanitary items in public places and the CEO of funding marketplace LIFTwomen Irene Tsang to discuss female-led business startups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rana and Michala discuss hosting people, beef with taxis, giving up on friendships and share the stories of their first kisses.They are joined by singer-songwriter and actress Casey Donovan to chat about her new show Sister Act: The Musical, podcasters Maria Birch-Morunga and Kate Robinson on their podcast Being Biracial, endocrinologist Dr Sonia Davison on peri/menopausal acne and entertainer and regular guest Broad Brihony Dawson on being the boss in their family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michala and Nelly share stories of being too honest, doing themselves a self-service and ask listeners how they get themselves out of awkward conversations at parties. They are joined by lecturer and film producer Dr Donna Lyon discussing the Left Write Hook program, journalist Narelda Jacobs reflecting on her career and actor Nicole Chapman on her NO-vember social media movement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michala and Nelly share their thoughts on hope, ask the textline ‘when have you felt Kickass?', and discuss first dates for oldies.They are joined by media presenter and gold-winning netballer Bianca Chatfield about the First All-Women's Sports Network launching in the U.S,author Kat John, and political expert Dr. Julia Bowes on Reproductive Rights in the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michala and Ella talk about Revenge Insomnia/bedtime procrastination, how do we make and find work as creatives, and ask the question - what's in your glove box?They are joined by musician Claire Tonti, and regular guest Broad Madeleine West talking about which celebs you've missed having your photo with? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ella and Michala talk about facing your fears, and the things Michala's dog does that she loves Vs her husband doing them.They are joined by comedian and author of The Skin I'm In Steph Tisdell, and Bev Killick is back with more Bev Hacks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rana and Michala talk about surviving the end-of-year mania and why won't women ask for help?They are joined by Gogglebox star Kerry Silbery, Yappa's Yarnin' host Leila Gurruwiwi,and Penny Moodie, author of ‘The Joy Thief - How OCD Steals your happiness'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jo and Mimi spin the Feelings Wheel and reflect on the US Election result, ask how do you self-soothe, and what would you call your memoir?They are joined by political expert Dr Emma Shortis live from Washington DC, and author and speaker Michelle Redfern talks about her upcoming Broad Radio webinar for members on ‘Unlock your greatness - Women, find your place to shine”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jo and Mimi acknowledge the woman who stripped down to her underwear in Iran and ask you which TV Show did you grieved when it finished?They are joined by guest Jan Fran to chat about her new ABC show ‘Question Everything'.International bestseller author of The Dressmaker, Rosalie Ham about the new prequel ‘Molly'.And regular Broad Mads West is in the studio to discuss which celebrities would sway your vote. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rana and Michala talk about their hard rubbish highs and lows, update on the US election, and husbands on a health kick.They are joined by Lisa and Sarah from Club Disco and author of 'Black Convicts: How Slavery Shaped Australia' Santilla Chingaipe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jo & Shelley chat about Jo catching her husband Daz mansplaining, and get to the bottom of her mystery illness. They are joined by Brenda Gaddi to talk about the alarming increase of Workplace Discrimination against WoC.And Shaynna Blaze joins us to premiere her new song ‘Meet Me in middle' and talk about ‘The Girl Can' Vic Health Campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mimi and Jo discuss practical ways to support a loved one after a loss, and how Jo was almost scammed in a scheme involving singer Jennifer Hudson!They are joined by Dr Andrea Carson expert in gender bias in the media And Fisk creator and star Kitty Flangan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jo & Shelley chat - Christmas traditions, what's wrong with the modern world, and Schoolies. They are joined by political expert Emma Shortis to chat all things US election. And Googlebox star and podcaster Yvie Jones - on her podcasts ‘Can i pat your dog' and ‘Let's talk' for the butterfly foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nelly and Jo chat about overcoming people-pleasing, their advice for 20 y/o's, and ask the question - how many cats is too many?-Podcaster, author and actor Lola Berry calls in from LA to talk about failure-and Madeleine West wants to know when baby-brain will ever end! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jo and Mimi are joined by guests Zan Rowe, adventurer, educator and activist Jane Kanizay and reg contributor Brihony Dawson. Zan chatted about uncovering untold stories through a musical lens in Take 5. Jane spoke about punching a cake and climbing mount everest with her daughter. Brihony chatted AFLW and reaching six months sober. The hosts chatted about being publicly naked, traveling without kids, true crime content and what women do to protect themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nelly and Jo are joined by guests Madeleine West and Perth's hottest comedian Janelle Koenig. They chat group chats, how to stop your kids reading your private texts and drowning at a Cold chisel concert! Tell us your local travel ideas in Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michala Banas and Ella Hooper chat about why you should never meet your hero, and ask the text-line - how comfortable are you getting nude? They are joined by guests:Harriet and Mads Dyer from ‘Colin from Accounts'writer, disability and women's rights advocate Hannah Divineyand drag king Freddie Merkin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ella Hooper and Michala Banas chat about losing their wildness, and ask the talk-back line - what do you find attractive that you shouldn't?They are joined by guestsauthor of 'Queen menopause' Alison Daddosleep expert Moira Junge and'Fierce' radio host and Broad Radio music-master Tracee Hutchinson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michala Banas and Jo Stanley talk:the horrific truth behind intimate partner violence, and how we can help those we loveBev Killick has body hacks we all can useJo's daughter breaks all of our heartsMichala's husband has a new man-crushand what should we feel about Miss Universe? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jo and Michala's first show together - our first song was Michala's own 'Kissin' the Wind' from back when she was 22.They chatted with Kylie Greer, CEO of Artists for Kids CultureLucy Durack co-founder of well-being app Hey Lemonade.Aswell as a joint interview with Lucy Bradlow and Bronwen Brock, Victoria's job sharing senate candidates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On World menopause day The Shit Myfs - Michala and Marieke get their wish to receive a cake and then punch it..We're joined by Menopause experts - author Kaz Cooke, and from Jean Hailes, Dr Sonia Davison to talk women's health, HRT and all things menopause. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rana Hussain's first show! She and Marieke Hardy chatted with comedian Urvi Majumdar about adapting her comedy show, Urvi Went to an All Girls School, into an ABC series, and the stories she's excited to bring to the screen. They were later joined by Alice Zaslavsky, who discussed her new TV show, A Bite To Eat, sharing how she combines cooking with conversation, and how that dynamic helps her dive into deeper topics with guests. Rana and Marieke also bonded over being political nerds who love election parties, Rana's newfound excitement for making friends, their favourite shade-throwing gestures, and spaces where women can dance without clubbing. Also, they shared the heartbreaking and tragic news that Liam Payne passed away last night at just 31 years of age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Marieke Hardy and Jo Stanley are feeling chipper as they chat aboutJo's surprise online side-hustlehappy crying in publiceverything they wanted to know about male escorts with Anna Grosman, Founder of Her Confidentand Bachelor Girl's Tania Doko calls in and we hear a rarely heard version of one of her biggest hits.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Marieke Hardy and Ella Hooper are back spinning their feelings wheel and talking about nostalgic bands from your youth.they are joined by Morning Broad Bev Killick sharing her Bev Life Hacks, comedian Susie Youssef as she continues to fall in love with Mariekeand CEO of Women's Health Victoria Sally Hassler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Marieke Hardy is joined by first time broad Michala Banas Marieke talks about her and Jo Stanley's appearance on The Project, where Marieke said vagina twice- she's now 3 for three!Do you have to open your DMs? Do you engage with dickheads online?Starting new hobbiesUnpacking the shame and guilt of peri-menopause. They are joined by 'Women for Yes' campaigner Belinda Durarte, one year after the No vote for the referendum and Madeleine West on her mid-life restart and the different kinds of sexuality Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Marieke Hardy and Nelly Thomas are smart and funny, as they explore:what would you say to your teenage self?Brihony Dawson sang with which global rock star?comedian Geraldine Hickey tells of her weddingNelly reviews Tina the MusicalAnd together the team remember the beautiful and brilliant Cal Wilson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Marieke Hardy and Shelley Ware celebrate activism and self-care in all it's forms, including:World Mental Health Day and World Homelessness DaySashi Perera on moving on from IVFThe Outer Sanctum's, Emma Race, on the monumental impact of AFLW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ella Hooper co-hosts for the first time, next to the marvellous Marieke Hardy, as she invites into a beautiful and moving exploration of grief. Then pee done two ways - Ella on she-wees, and Marieke on her dog Maude wetting the bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.