Our host Max Becker takes us on the journey of the lives of sporting stars, their careers, struggles, growing up and of course a few laughs along the way!
Harry Froling's story is one of the most powerful and emotional comebacks in Australian sport. From being the victim of a life-threatening coward punch attack, to rebuilding his life and returning to professional basketball, Harry takes us through the moment everything changed — the night of the attack, waking up in hospital, and the complete lack of support from the club he was contracted with at the time. Harry talks candidly about learning to find his identity away from basketball, realising who truly cares for you when everything falls apart, and how narrowing his circle of friends gave him clarity and peace. He shares the crucial role Simon Mitchell played in his recovery, and how he eventually fought his way back to the NBL, suiting up for the Illawarra Hawks in what can only be described as a monster return. All this and much more in episode 201 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 200, Max chats with Australian Olympic Swimming Champion Shayna Jack! Shayna takes us through being atop the swimming world at 19, to the call accusing her wrongly of doping. Stripped of her identity, doubted by the system, and forced to fight for the truth she knew: that she was innocent. Shayna opens up on the day she got the call from Sports Integrity Australia, the relentless battle to prove the substance couldn't have logically or physically entered her body, and the emotional toll of being branded a cheat — despite the facts. She shares the mindset that got her back to the top of the sporting world, the road to Paris, the bond with coach Dean Boxall, and the moment she stood on the Gold podium in Paris, having cleared her name and reclaimed her dream. We reflect on Paris, and finding a purpose to do it all again in LA in 2028. All this and much more in episode 200 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 200, Max chats with St Kilda Legend Lenny Hayes! From walking into Moorabin on day one as a kid and learning from Robert Harvey, to being cleaned up by Glenn Archer on debut, and becoming one of the most respected people in football. We chat on St Kilda success from 2008 - 2010, and what it meant to Lenny, the emotion of the drawn 2010 Grand Final and Brendan Goddard's iconic mark off Lenny's boot. All this and much more in episode 200 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In this exclusive interview, Max chats with Brisbane Lions Chairman Andrew Wellington! Andrew takes us through his perspective on the NGA and Northern Academies, and where we're getting lost in the debate when it comes to NGA, Northern Academies, and Father son. Andrew shares where the AFL made a mistake when it comes to the NGA pathways, the conversations around the club at the halfway point of 2024 at 13th on the ladder, and what makes Chris Fagan so great! All this and much more in this exclusive interview of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 199, Max chats with Former Tottenham Hotspur Assistant Coach Sergio Raimundo! Sergio takes us through Tottenham, the Europa League final, and working with Ange Postecoglou! All this and much more in episode 199 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 198, Max chats with Former Professional Golfer Paul Gow! Paul takes us through the PGA Tour, Korn Ferry tour, and the US Open! All this and much more in episode 198 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 197, Max chats with Professional PGA Golfer Jack Munro! Jack takes us through the PGA Tour, the Asian Tour, and Rory McKilroy coming to the Australian Open! All this and much more in episode 197 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 196, Max chats with Melbourne Demons Head of Recruiting Jason Taylor! Jason takes us through his time at St Kilda, Collingwood, and Melbourne! All this and much more in episode 196 of Sporting Max!
In episode 195, Max chats with Adelaide Crows High Performance Manager Darren Burgess! Darren takes us through Adelaide, Liverpool, and Melbourne! All this and much more in episode 195 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 194, Max chats with Australian National Swim Team Head Coach Rohan Taylor! Rohan takes us through the Olympics, how to set a high performance culture, creating a legacy for swimming in Australia! All this and much more in episode 194 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 193, Max chats with former Australian Cricketer Bryce McGain! Bryce takes us through Victoria, Australia, and test debut! All this and much more in episode 193 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 192, Max chats with Former ICC CEO Malcolm Speed! Malcolm takes us through Cricket Australia, the ICC, and the 2003 World Cup! All this and much more in episode 196 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 191, Max chats with former North Melbourne Player Ben Brown! Ben takes us through North Melbourne, Melbourne, and the 2021 Grand Final! All this and much more in episode 191 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcastIn episode 191, Max chats with former North Melbourne Player Ben Brown! Ben takes us through North Melbourne, Melbourne, and the 2021 Grand Final! All this and much more in episode 191 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast
In episode 190, Max chats with St Kilda Player Development Welfare Manager Tony Brown! Tony takes us through the saints, Ross Lyon, and the 1997 grand final! All this and much more in episode 190 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode business series, Max chats with Founder SportsGrad Reuben Williams! Reuben takes us through the conception behind SportsGrad, the SportsGrad accelerator program, and streamlining people to their dream job in sport! All this and much more in business series!
In episode 189, Max chats with South East Melbourne Phoenix Head Coach Josh King! Josh takes us through South East Melbourne, Germany and the play in halftime spray! All this and much more in episode 189 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 188, Max chats with Sydney Swans Player Hayden McLean! Hayden takes us through the 2024 Grand Final review, the coaching transition, and the Swans! All this and much more in episode 188 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 187, Max chats with Lakers Nation Reporter Ryan Ward! Ryan takes us through the Luka trade, playoffs, and how far the Lakers can go! All this and much more in episode 187 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 186, Max chats with Senior National Basketball Business Reporter The Athletic Mike Vorkunov! Mike takes us through Phoenix, Luka, and the playoffs! All this and much more in episode 186 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 185, Max chats with The Ringer's Howard Beck! Howard takes us through the Lakers, New York Times, and Sports Illustrated! All this and much more in episode 186 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode Business Series, Max chats with Founder and CEO of Tribeca Financial! Ryan takes us through financial wellbeing, how to measure financial wellbeing, and how to build a winning cashflow structure! All this and much more in business series! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 184, Max chats with ESPN insider Kane Pitman! Kane takes us through the Luka trade, Jimmy Butler and Golden State, and ESPN! All this and much more in episode 184 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 183, Max chats with Cricket Agent Neil Maxwell! Neil takes us through Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Punjab Kings! All this and much more in episode 183 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 182, Max chats with The Process Basketball Founder Tremaine Dalton! Tremaine takes us through finding Wemby, Jayda Curry, and Naismith Hall of Fame nominees!
In episode of 181, Max chats with Former Essendon Bombers Player Dyson Heppell! Dyson takes us through the Bombers, the Essendon drug saga, and his retirement! All this and much more in episode 181 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 180, Max chats with CEO Football Australia James Johnson! James takes us through the AFC, City Football, Football Australia, and the Matildas! All this and much more in episode 180 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 179, Max chats with Tasmania Jackjumpers Head Coach Scott Roth! Scott takes us through Tassie, the NBA, and the values that underlie Tassie! All this and much more in episode 179 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 178, Max chats with Olympic Swimmer Mack Horton! Mack takes us through the standoff, Rio, and making himself nervous to energy! All this and much more in episode 178 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 185, Max chats with Fremantle Dockers Player Bailey Banfield! Bailey takes us through his mind wondering during games, Fremantle, and selection! All this and much more in episode 185 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 176, Max chats with triathlete Matt Hauser! Matt takes us through the Olympics, Hamburg, and his first win in World Championship series in Montreal! All this and much more in episode 176 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 175, Max chats with COO Brighton and Hove Albion Paul Mullen! Baul takes us through Brighton, Womens World Cup, and being a top 10 premier league and top 4 premier league team! All this and much more in episode 175 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 174, Max chats with Hawthorn President Andy Gowers! Andy takes us through racism mediation, the expectations at the Hawks, and playing for the Hawks! All this and much more in episode 174 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 173, Max chats with CEO Hockey Australia David Pryles. David takes us through the Paris, 2021 culture review, and the Comm games! All this and much more in episode 173 of Sporting Max!
In episode 172, Max chats with Broadcaster Ben Damon! Ben takes us through Mike Tyson, Tim Tszyu and Michael Zerafa, and what's next for Tim Tszyu! All this and much more in episode 172 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
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In episode 171, Max chats with NBL Referee Ken Widegon! Ken takes us through college, referee streetball, and NBL! All this and much more in episode 171 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 170, Max chats with Broadcaster Tim Lane! Tim takes us through Channel 9, Channel 10, and 3AW! All this and much more in episode 170 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 169, Max chats with Olympic Gold Medallist Grace Brown. Grace takes us through Olympics, Gold Medal, and World Championships! All this and much more in episode 169 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 168, Max chats with Carlton Football Operations Manager Len Villani! Len takes us through the Calder Cannons, Eastern Ranges, and Carlton! All this and much more in episode 168 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 166, Max chats with CEO and Co Founder of Luxury Escapes Adam Schwab! Adam takes us through when the right time is to move people on, building a marketplace, and his 3 tips for building a successful business! All this and much more in episode 166 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 166, Max chats with Melbourne Demons Player Kate Hore! Kate takes us through the condensed fixture, grand final, and flag! All this and much more in episode 166 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 165, Max chats with Seattle Seawolves Player Cameron Orr! Cameron takes us through the Seattle Seawolves, the Wellington, and the Melbourne Rebels! All this and much more in episode 165 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 164, Max chats with Cricket Journalist Peter Lalor! Peter takes us through Australia's opening bat, Bali Bombings, and the Jonny Bairstow stumping! All this and much more in episode 164 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 163, Max chats with Fox Footy Reporter David Zita! David takes us through Brayden Maynard case, Melbourne shopping around Clayton Oliver, and the compensation rulings. All this and much more in episode 163 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 162, Max chats with Western Bulldogs CEO Ameet Bains! Ameet takes us through the Western Bulldogs, St kIlda, and the offseason findings! All this and much more in episode 162 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 161, Max chats with Former Tasmania Jackjumpers CEO Simon Brookhouse! Simon takes us through the Tasmania Jackjumpers, the foundations of the club, and Tickford racing! All this and much more in episode 161 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 159, Max chats with former Professional Cyclist Chloe Hosking! Chloe takes us through the Europe, La Course, and the Comm games! All this and much more in episode 159 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 158, Max chats with Australian Women's Rugby 7's Player Demi Hayes! Demi takes us through her ACL, the 2022 World Cup, and 2022 Comm games! All this and much more in episode 158 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 157, Max chats with GM Melbourne Stars Blair Crouch! Blair takes us through the Melbourne Stars, mutually beneficial partnerships, and client engagement. All this and much more in episode 157 of Sporting Max!
In episode 156, Max chats with Phoenix Mercury Assistant GM Fleur McIntyre! Fleur takes us through the Sydney Kings, the 2021/22 championship, and the Phoenix Mercury! All this and much more in episode 156 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
In episode 155, Max chats with Australian Womens Rugby 7's Head Coach Tim Walsh! Tim takes us through Rio Gold, playing rugby for Australia, and the Paris Olympics! All this and much more in episode 155 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/
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