OFF COURT

In this special edition of the Off Court podcast Robbie sits down with JB Dumas, who you may remember from a previous episode of Off Court. Since JB appeared on the podcast, Robbie has agreed to partner and invest in the company! The guys discuss how it came to be, how the company is progressing and some of the challenges in running a block-chain based business.

EPISODE 35 Michal Burian x Off Court

Robbie is joined by fitness & retail entrepreneur, Andy Lee. In this episode you're going to hear the incredible story of how The WOD Life started and some of the ups and downs along the way. This is a great story of Aussie entrepreneurship.

Robbie is joined by JB, the Founder of TeamTokens. In this chat the pair explore the use of blockchain in sport, how the industry is changing and the future of fan engagement.

Ex-AFL Footballer, Jeff White, joins the podcast to share his entrepreneurial journey post-football and his arguably even more important story of resilience and self-love.

SPECIAL NFT EDITION Guest: Greg Oakford // Founder of NFT Fest & Pioneer of the NFT space in Australia What are NFT's How to invest in NFT's Things you need to consider How NFT's are changing sports New industries being created

Robbie is joined by franchise foundational staff member, Jack Soward, as they chat basketball, the challenges of setting up a brand new sporting franchise, getting international players settled & the Australian sports landscape.

Something a little different, but very interesting. Robbie hosts Patrick Psotka on the Off Court Pod, the Founder of https://sparxunderwear.com.au/ (Sparx Underwear) which is now in the 8-figure sales range. Patrick talks about how his business exploded during the covid lockdowns, driving repeat purchasers and using athletes to promote the brand.

Mitch Creek is one of the most honest & down to earth guys in the game. Hear from Mitch himself, a stalwart of the game in Australia, on how the competition is growing, basketball is getting stronger & the interesting thing he asks every new international teammate.

In this episode Robbie catches up with Wayne Maxwell a few days before his fight for his 3rd Australian Superbike Championship. Did he get it? Well you know the rest. PLUS, learn a bit more about how sponsors and business works off the track in the world of motor sports. A unique podcast, different from the usual 'ball sport' theme usually heard on the Off Court pod. Enjoy!

Make no mistake, this is the most powerful podcast in the Sports & Business Podcast series thus far. You'll hear from Damien Bugeja about how losing his father shaped his life going forward, ultra running for charity and shifting focus to business.

Entrepreneur & Robbie's Co-Founder of ATHLETIKAN, Joe Tambo, joins the podcast where he shares all of the stories about how Athletikan started, how it grew to become a competitor in a globally saturated market and a particular visual experience Robbie will never forget!

Model, fitness coach & brand builder Jaxon Tippet joins Robbie in this episode of the Sports & Business podcast for a very interesting chat. Jaxon is also the host of the 'I Am Me Podcast' which focuses heavily on mindset and mental health. In this chat you'll hear about how brand promotion works and why it's not the glamorous side that social media sometimes makes it out to be, building multiple income streams and the tool Jaxon uses to efficiently build real relationships often via social media. --------

In this episode of the Sports & Business Podcast by Off Court, Robbie is joined by Australian professional football/soccer player Dylan Murnane. After debuting at 18 years of age for Melbourne Victory against the likes of Alessandro Del Piero, Dylan jetted off on a Scandinavian football adventure playing for a number of seasons in the top flight. Hear from Dylan about what it was like playing in minus 30 degree temperatures and how the opportunity to play football overseas came about, playing professional football from a young age & a massive return to the A-League for the upcoming season. --------

We're coming in hot with a huge announcement! Regular listeners of the pod have come to know Off Court, the podcast, but those that have followed Robbie's journey of any period of time will not be surprised to hear about Off Court, the brand. Tune in to this special episode as Robbie discusses the brand, what's it's all about and the incoming launch on November 9th.

In this episode of the Sports & Business Podcast, Robbie sits down with ex-Collingwood AFL player Brodie Holland to discuss his career and business off the field. Key talking points; The culture at Freo in the early days Moving across to Collingwood Nathan Buckley - the man, the myth, the legend That Grand Final loss & what went wrong Ventures off the field Getting involved in Tassie's own team --------

1.4 million followers, anyone? In this chat with experienced fitness entrepreneur Shane Pace, Robbie & Shane discuss the importance of community, how he's built a cult following of 1.4 million on Instagram and the mindset you need to be able to invest and take risks in the fitness industry. --------

On the first day of the AFL trade period, we're pumped to have an icon and powerhouse of AFL journalism, Mitch Cleary. This is a really interesting insight into sports journalism including some less glamorous stories such as camping out to get a story. Tune in for this ep of the Sports & Business podcast to hear from Mitch about what it's like behind the scenes in the sports journalism industry. Enjoy! --------

We're very fortunate to have someone of Bianca Chatfield's stature and reputation on the podcast this week. A gold medal winning netballer, leadership speaker, author, entrepreneur, media personality and just recently a contestant on the reality tv show 'The Block'. --------

In this ep of The Sports & Business Podcast, Robbie is joined by 3 x time Premiership player for the Richmond Football Club, Dylan Grimes. Back in 2015 Robbie & Dylan caught up to hear about Dylan's very new concept that he had been thinking about. Fast forward to now, Dylan shares his story about starting the Mount Macedon Winery. A steep learning curve, the impacts of COVID and pouring his life savings into a new business and lifestyle. --------

IT'S AFL PREMIERSHIP WEEK! In this special episode of the Sports & Business Podcast we chat with Brownlow Medallists and one of the most iconic players of the 2000's; Shane Woewodin. You're going to hear about that night, what it was like for an unsuspecting winner and very interestingly, what actually happens behind the curtains and all of the glitz and glam. If you've enjoyed this podcast please post up a screenshot on your IG story to share the love! --------

In this engaging chat with AFLW player Chloe Molloy, you'll hear about how the women's game has progressed, the plans for the future and the expansion to a full 18-team competition. Chloe Molloy is (literally) one of the Rising Stars of the AFLW and is inspiring many across the country. In this catch up with Robbie, Chloe chats about how her, and many young female footballers, had to completely stop playing junior football at a certain age with no other competitions available to them. Enjoy this really open & honest chat! --------

It's not often you get the chance to chat with a high-flying AFL player agent. Winston Rous is the General Manager of Phoenix Management Group, an AFL player agency with high-profile players on the books such as Sam Walsh, Tipungwuti & Taylor Adams. In this chat with Winston, we hear about how he cracked into the industry by offering to drive Ricky Nixon around after he lost his license, how club's manage their star player's contracts and the ins & outs of boot deals. Enjoy this insightful chat with an industry leader. --------

67 days ago, Robbie started on his 66-Day High Performance Challenge. The challenge included the following; 2 x Workouts/Day (at least 1 outside) No Alcohol Gratitude Journaling Daily High Impact Prioritisation Produce Content Daily In this bonus episode, Robbie breaks down the challenge to talk about the outcomes and what he's gained from it, the adversity and challenges he faced throughout and whether or not he would recommend this a friend or family member. Enjoy! Note: Please consult a medical professional before undertaking any sort of physical challenge. --------

You've seen his name time and time again. He's the man behind the lens. Arguably one of the greatest personal brands in Australian sports culture. Robbie is joined by the iconic photographer Michael Willson in this very interesting chat. Michael is the Chief Photographer of the AFL. He has taken some of the most iconic images of Australian sport including one of the most talked about images of ever of Tayla Harris. It's a real privilege to have Michael on the podcast. Enjoy this rare glimpse behind the lens. --------

Danny is a hellava' guy. He's accomplished a lot in a traditionally short space of time. From the outside, Robbie's perception of Danny is that he's built the perfect fitness business. He has positioned himself as the expert in the field, taken the long-route, built incredibly strong connections, diversified his avenues, creates elite content and has built his business to be sustainable over a long-period. In this episode, Robbie chats with Danny about his rise in the fitness industry, how it came to be and his advice for up & coming fitness professionals looking to make it in the industry. Enjoy x --------

In this episode of the Sports & Culture podcast by Off Court, Robbie chats with Gold Coast AFL player and friend Rory Atkins about business, sport & money mindset. A very interesting chat between mates about what financial independence means to them, investing in businesses that align with your values and having a goal to 'do what you want to do, not what you need to do'. Jump in & enjoy! --------

This week I'm joined by Australian basketballer and entrepreneur Kyle Adnam of the NBL. Kyle has multiple caps for the Boomers and plys his trade with the South East Melbourne Phoenix. Not only an exceptionally talented basketballer, Kyle is the Co-Founder of Spencer & Kyle eyewear brand. Feast your ears on this wholesome chat about balance, dreams of going to the Olympics and the entrepreneurial pursuits within the eyewear industry. --------

Byron Cooke is a juggernaut of the media industry. Having worked across mainstream radio as well as Channel 7 he is well poised to discuss the relationship between the media and its athletes. It's a love-hate relationship in many ways, both the players and media need each other to do their jobs, but it's not without conflict. There's a portion of athletes that thrive with the media and use it to their advantage, there's another that avoids it all cost. Where's the line & how much do we expect from athletes? Is it too much, or not enough? Byron and Robbie discuss the ins and outs of sports media, the opportunities and even the 'OnlyFans' of sport

Michael Zerafa is one of the most talked about men in Australian sport in the last few weeks. In this exclusive chat Robbie is joined by his business partner Joe Tambo to chat exclusively with Australia's #1 Middleweight Boxer Michael Zerafa about the Tim Tszyu fight and to find out what really went down. This is a bonus episode outside of the regular weekly schedule. Enjoy! --------

Dasha Gavrilova, a cherished & much-loved Australian tennis player joins Robbie for a chat about how tennis players make money, how the deals & sponsorships work and Dasha's story in emigrating from Russia. Dasha is not your typical Australian athlete when it comes to her brand and social media. She's an entertainer, funny and very honest. After posting a video on her TikTok about how Dasha managed financially while not being able to play because of injury, it prompted Robbie to reach out to discuss this on the Off Court podcast. This pod really leans into what Off Court is all about, sports, business & culture. Thanks for being part of the club. Enjoy! --------

Hal Hunter, former Essendon Rookie-listed player whom unfortunately was caught up with the Essendon Saga, chats with Robbie about pursuing his creative passions in tattooing and design. Hal is now an owner two businesses - Carlisle Tattoo & Hunter Bros Cycling. It's a great chat about footy - the good, the bad & ugly, forging a career after professional sport and the pursuit of financial freedom and what it means. Hal is one of the guys you can't help but respect. He's a hustler, entrepreneur, creative and more importantly a very genuine and down to the earth person. I hope you enjoy this chat as much as I did. --------

Jason Williams had the world at his feet. Promised by AFL clubs in his draft year that they would pick him in the draft regardless of whether he sustained an injury. The draft came and went but his name wasn't called. The Rookie draft came and went, nothing. Jason soon after had to deal with the death of his father, the suicide of his mate and ultimately depression. Jason came out the other side with a beautiful perspective on life & ultimately found his passion in mentoring up and coming athletes with the experiences he has endured. This is one of those episodes as a host that you do more listening than talking. It's an emotionally honest and at the same time wholesome discussion and I hope that you can take something away from the chat with Jason Williams. --------

Guy Walker arguably lived the dream of every young aspiring athlete - a professional in two different sports (Cricket + AFL). Guy was one of those kids that could do it all - a master of everything he touched. After signing his professional cricket contract injuries started to take its toll on his young body. His fast-bowling skillset became more and more difficult. As a talented footballer, Guy was picked up by Melbourne Football Club as a Category B Rookie, but devastation in the first pre-season would ultimately end his career and force him into early retirement by age 24. I personally really enjoyed this chat with Guy about professional sport, the pressures, trials and tribulations, obligations of sporting bodies to their employees and the difficulties of transitioning into the 'real-world'. Enjoy. --------

Hey, it's me, Robbie. I want to share my own story to give you some context of who I am and how I got to this point. I'm hoping it will give you some background about me, and hopefully about Off Court as a brand. My sole purpose of Off Court is to create a sports culture community and provide unique experiences, whether that be through media (this podcast) or merchandise down the line. This podcast will share many stories - athletes, professionals, people who have overcome huge odds to be successful, people who are shaping the sporting & business landscape, and ultimately people who are way more interesting than myself. But for now, this is me and we got here. --------

In the very first episode of the Off Court Club, I am joined by my friend, business partner and former junior football nemesis Brandon Ellis. Brandon has an amazing story dealing with adversity and becoming an elite AFL footballer with over 200 games and 2 premierships under his belt. In 2014 we Co-founded UNCLE JACK, and after the business was acquired in 2020 we dissect how it came to be, a few funny stories and reflect on the journey that is has been. Join us for a chat between mates as we talk all things on & off the court. Note: The sound is not the best, sometimes we even unknowingly talk over each other because of the internet lag, but nevertheless it's here and we're off and away! ------