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There's a moment in this conversation where Matt Wadewitz describes getting a phone call at 3am. He'd saved the name in his phone just in case - because he'd hoped it was coming. The voice on the other end had a beautiful Spanish accent. It was Mikel Arteta. That call is a good entry point into who Matt is and what he's built. Because Aleda Connect - the global leadership program he co-founded with Luke - didn't find Mikel Arteta through a cold pitch or a clever marketing strategy. It found him the same way it's found nearly every one of its 700-plus members: through word of mouth, through one curious leader telling another, through the simple and powerful idea that great people want to be around other great people. This is episode 250 of Empowering Leaders, and it felt right to mark it with the person who was there for episode one. Matt and Luke go back further than Aleda - further than podcasting, further than leadership development - all the way to a cold Saturday morning at South Adelaide when a tall kid showed up without having trained, nicked Matt's position on the team, and still somehow left with a new best mate. In this conversation they go back to the beginning. The ankle injury that ended Matt's AFL dream the night before he was supposed to sign with Essendon. The year he took a group of disengaged kids to a beach in Adelaide and told them they were going to solve an unsolved murder. The conversation with Luke where he was expecting a high-five and instead got talked out of a job he was about to take. And the question Luke put to him that changed everything: why not just take it further? Eleven years later, the answer to that question is a community of leaders spanning sport, business, the arts, and everything in between - connected not by industry or geography, but by the shared conviction that you can always be better for the people you lead. People mentioned and their conversations with Luke on Empowering Leaders Steve Kerr & Mikel Arteta LIVE: The Leadership Playbook Emma Hayes LIVE from London: For Women, By Women, Football & Beyond Dr Troy Flanagan: Making history in the NBA with a 'no burnout' mindset John Bertrand - Achieving the impossible Eddie Jones - Striving to be the greatest of all time Dr Michael Hewitt-Gleeson - The Thinking Teacher (Part 1) Ben Northey — conductor, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Anna West — sleep specialist, Arsenal FC Craig McRae — Collingwood AFC head coach, Aleda member Stacey Morlang — Aleda team member Timmy Bristow — school principal, Aleda member, previous podcast guest Paul Waterson — founder, Australian Venue Co., Aleda member Luke Beveridge — Western Bulldogs head coach Neale Daniher — episode with daughter Bec Daniher — CEO of FightMND Learn. Lead. Collaborate. Start your leadership journey today. Meet with co-founder Matt Wadewitz or one of the amazing Aleda Connect facilitators to learn how you can grow within our signature leadership program. Head here to find out more about our signature, cross industry collaboration program, Aleda Connect. Curated and facilitated by experts, running for 8 fortnightly or monthly sessions, Aleda Connect is the learning experience of a life-time. Empowering Leaders is proudly partnered with Victoria University. Find more information about studying at VU here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FULL SHOW : All week we've been trying to rename the Melbourne BBL Cricket team and finally we have the results. We'll get up to date with everyone's long weekend, Max Gawn stops by to chat weekend AFL, New York Knicks finals NBA ticket prices are through the roof, Bec Daniher will join us down the line to talk about The Big Freeze and Australian Singer/Songwriter Kate Ceberano is here to celebrate 40 years of Australian Made.Catch Mick in the Morning, with Roo, Titus & Rosie LIVE from 6-9am weekdays on 105.1 Triple M Melbourne or via the LiSTNR app. Mick In The Morning Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molloy Triple M Melbourne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triplemmelb Send Us A Voice Memo: https://memo.fm/mickinthemorning/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Roo and Ditts For Breakfast Catch Up - 104.7 Triple M Adelaide - Mark Ricciuto & Chris Dittmar
Gus Worland, Bec Daniher and Sam Pang join us, Ditts drops a huge Zak Butters trade rumour, Loz's Wheelie Bin returns, plus Rumour Mill, Battle of the Sexes, Voice of the Suburbs and plenty more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Wednesday June 3rd with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon are joined by Bec Daniher to discuss the upcoming Big Freeze following the passing of Neale Daniher. Bec reflects on Neale's extraordinary impact on the game, his tireless fight against MND, and the lasting legacy he has created through the Big Freeze and FightMND initiatives. The panel then turns its attention to the blockbuster clash between the Adelaide Crows and Geelong Cats, breaking down all the key storylines, match-ups and what to expect from one of the biggest games of the season as Cody Weightman returns! For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
State of Origin is almost here, and the biggest talking point is Georgie's husband* being left out the Queensland squad. We break down the Origin selections, what the notable player absences means for the Blues and Maroons, and how Billy Slater might be thinking about form, fitness and the long game. Sam Kerr got the perfect farewell at Chelsea with a goal, as she looks ahead to the next stage of her career, there were flowers for Matildas legend Melissa Barbieri - an A-League champion at 46 years old, and Ross Lyon surprised everyone when he revealed a Labubu obsession. And we are sending so much love to Jai Arrow, his family and teammates, as he revealed a devastating MND diagnosis. It highlights the power of sport and the importance of the Big Freeze - we're talking with Bec Daniher next week to hear all about the event and the incredible work the organisation does. *Reece Walsh Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. SHOP Furniture, Bedding, TVs, Fridges, Vacuums, Laptops, Mobiles and more instore or online! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Rush Hour Melbourne Catch Up - 105.1 Triple M Melbourne - James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless
After a craft attack from Rabs - Billy starts us off with the All Sports Report, which he describes as a 'scrappy wrappy'. But it's always a good wrappy when we get a story about Darts sensation Luke Littler. Channel 7 Chief Footy Reporter Mitch Cleary is in studio with updates on Carlton's coaching search, plus a sneak peek at the AFL Fixture beyond round 16. Kieren and Albie battle it out in the Hump Day Quiz, then Charlie Comben and Darcy Cameron are in studio to talk about their 200 Plus podcast, and Charlie has an epic story about Billy not knowing a Kangas teammate. Billy has an update from Eurovision, Bec Daniher is in studio to talk Big Freeze 12, then Billy finishes the show with a joke about vegetables.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Pete, Matt & Kymba Catch Up - Mix 94.5 Perth - Pete Curulli, Kymba Cahill, Matt Dyktynski
00:00: Show Intro01:24: 60 Years Of Channel 908:16: What Happens Next? (With Tracy Vo & Michael Thompson)13:06: 'Secrets We Keep' - Amelia Oberhardt Interview18:07: Monash IVF Stories23:03: Yay Or Nay26:26: WA Freeze For FightMND - Bec Daniher Interview32:46: What Were You Forced To Do For Your Partner? Calls37:24: WA Freeze For FightMND - Rick Ardon In-StudioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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For today's episode, we're very lucky to have Bec Daniher joining us in studio ahead of FightMND's 11th Big Freeze at the MCG. In 2013 AFL legend Neale Daniher, Bec's father, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease. But rather than fade into the background, Neale dedicated his life to helping prevent the suffering of those who’ll be diagnosed in the future. The charity he co-founded, FightMND, has since raised $115 million and raised awareness of this devastating illness in Australian culture. Instagram Receive 15% off the package price when you purchase a selected 2025 Samsung TV and selected Samsung Soundbar in the same transaction at Harvey Norman. Limited time only!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this powerful episode of Empowering Leaders, Luke sits down with Bec Daniher, Executive Director of Fight MND and daughter of AFL legend Neale Daniher. Recorded and released just days ahead of Big Freeze 11 on June 9, this conversation explores Bec’s personal and professional journey as she leads the fight against one of the world’s most brutal diseases — motor neurone disease (MND, better known in the USA as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease). Bec reflects on the emotional toll of her father's ongoing battle with MND since 2013, and champions his enduring message: action over words. With over $115 million raised to date, Fight MND continues to drive vital research and awareness. Bec shares how humor, community, and collaboration fuel their mission and why she believes true leadership is about creating a better future for others. To get involved and learn more about ways to donate head to FightMND here. If you enjoy listening to the Empowering Leaders podcast, be sure to subscribe and please, if you have a moment, leave a review for us so we can reach more listeners and empower more leaders. Learn. Lead. Collaborate. Start your leadership journey today. Head to Aleda Collective to find out more about our signature, cross industry collaboration program, Aleda Connect. Curated and facilitated by experts, running for 8 fortnightly sessions, Aleda Connect is the learning experience of a life-time. Empowering Leaders is proudly partnered with Victoria University. Find more information about studying at VU here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Rush Hour Melbourne Catch Up - 105.1 Triple M Melbourne - James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless
JB and Billy reflect on their week - talking to Bec Daniher about Big Freeze 11, Billy gets in a war of words with Mick Molloy, we get a very chaotic Hump Day Quiz, Geelong might be in salary cap trouble, Essendon mid-season recruit Archie May, Topics Brayshaw asks for your weird collections, and we get Billy's Joke about a reduced prison sentence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Rush Hour Melbourne Catch Up - 105.1 Triple M Melbourne - James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless
A quick flashback to legendary Rush Hour anchor Higgo kicks us off, before Billy whips through the All Sports Report. Bec Daniher is in studio to talk Big Freeze 11, and we get possibly the most chaotic Hump Day Quiz ever between Michael and Rob. Billy has taken on the entire Mick in the Morning team after they continued their jabs about his days at Assumption College, we get some social media feedback from Herby, and Billy has received an email about a JB cockup. Mid-Season Draft top prospect Tom McCarthy is in studio before he is likely to be picked by West Coast tonight, and NSW rugby legend Nathan Hindmarsh previews State of Origin Game 1. Finally, Billy has a joke about a reduced prison sentence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Fight MND Executive Director Bec Daniher joined Jacqui Felgate on 3AW Drive to discuss the launch of the Big Freeze 11 campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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FULL SHOW | We honour Australian of the Year, Neale Daniher. The “Godfather of Rock” returns to Triple M. And has Melbourne lost its “Sporting Capital” crown? Catch Mick in the Morning LIVE from 6-9am weekdays on 105.1 Triple M. To watch your favourite new Breakfast Radio crew in action, head to YouTube. And you a laugh-fuelled feed, follow @molloy and @triplemmelb on Instagram. Remember to like and share!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former AFL player and motor neurone disease (MND) advocate, Neale Daniher, is the Australian of the Year. Bec Daniher joins ABC Sport's Brett Sprigg to celebrate her father's achievement.
It's a long weekend jam packed with sport and Brett Sprigg has the latest from the Australian Open, the Tour Down Under and the Women's Ashes.
It's a long weekend jam packed with sport, from cricket and cycling to soccer and tennis. ABC Sport's Matt Clinch chats to Matt Kuhnemann across in Sri Lanka with the Australian cricket squad, Glenn Maxwell speaks about the Stars' season and his future prospects and the ABC Sport team previews all the action on the final day of the Australian Open.
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It's hard to believe that we are into the 10th year of FightMND's Big Freeze. The massive event (and opportunity to laugh at celebrities sliding into freezing cold water) raises vital funds for MND research. Ahead of this year's Big Freeze on the King's Birthday holiday, Cooper Johns sat down with Bec Daniher to talk about the ongoing fight against the beast that is FightMND and her dad Neale's legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Rush Hour Melbourne Catch Up - 105.1 Triple M Melbourne - James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless
As we reflect on the chaotic genius that was "Fat N Skinny's Ad Agency", Billy kicks things off with the All Sports Report. We get a big helping of Friday Brag Artist, then Luke Darcy is on to talk about his son Sam, and Freeze MND. We look back at Billy going down the Big Freeze slide, and Dan from Cranbourne has a crack at $10k with Guernsey Cash. JB and Billy think back to how their time playing sport is so different to now, Bec Daniher is in studio ahead of JB going down the Big Freeze slide, Billy already has an Idiot FIle after just four days on air, and he rounds us out with a Fruity Friday JokeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bec Daniher discusses the initial MND diagnosis of her father Neale, from episode 196. FULL EPISODE: Apple Spotify Contact Email - mailbag@dylandfriends.com Instagram - @dylbuckley @dylandfriends Youtube - @clubbysports Facebook - dylandfriends Tiktok - @dylandfriends Dyl & Friends is produced by Darcy Parkinson Video and audio production by Producey. ILY xx
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Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Wednesday 5th June with Gerard Whateley and Mark Robinson. Gerard and Robbo are joined by Bec Daniher to reveal another BIG FREEZE slider, Melbourne Vixens duo Kate Moloney and Hannah Mundy chat about the Super Netball Fight MND initiative and the team breaks down the Adelaide v Richmond game. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bec Daniher joined Scotty & Goss in the studio and spoke about the growth of Fight MND and The Big Freeze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
West Coast Eagles Champion and, Nic Naitanui, and Bec Daniher from FightMND joined Scotty & Goss in the studio to talk all the good things happening for the 10th year of this great cause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Rush Hour Melbourne Catch Up - 105.1 Triple M Melbourne - James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless
We surprise JB and Hughesy with a mystery guest, play Guernsey Cash, speak to Cody Weightman, and see if Shane from Montrose is smarter than Hughesy. Then it's Legends Time, with Ed Kavalee and Tom Gleisner, Nick Riewoldt, Bec Daniher, JB's Richie Benaud story, and a joke from HughesySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Rush Hour Melbourne Catch Up - 105.1 Triple M Melbourne - James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless
Hughesy has some inside-info on how Billy's doing on The Amazing Race, and we whip around the world with the All Sports Report. Jackie De Koning and Tracey McKay talk about their new podcast and raising their footballing sons Tom, Sam, Harry, and Ben. Then Shane in Montrose goes mano-e-mano against Hughesy. Luke in Sandringham has a crack at $10k with Guernsey Cash, Bec Daniher is in studio to talk about Freeze MND 10, we go back to 2017 for an Idiot File Flashback, and Hughesy rounds out the show with a joke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Wednesday the 8th May with Gerard Whateley and Mark Robinson.Gerard and Robbo interview Bec Daniher and Matthew Stokes as the AFL prepares for another Big Freeze event at the MCG on June the 10th. The panel then discuss the MCG blockbuster between the Melbourne Demons and the Carlton Blues, discussing whether the Blues will be able to handle the heat from the Dees, in what is normally a low scoring clash. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The daughter of the great Neale Daniher chats to Simon about her father, the life he has lived and the lessons we can learn from him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joey Montagna's joined by David Netiz and Bec Daniher to talk all things FightMND ahead of a huge King's Birthday game between the Dees and the Pies! -----------
Naughtsie, Adzy, Marca and Nuggets jumped over the line, as the lads previewed a mammoth King's Birthday clash hoping once and for all the Dees beat the Pies, plus Bec Daniher popped by to chat FightMND and Big Freeze 9. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Big Freeze enters its 9th instalment on King's Birthday at the MCG. FightMND's very own Bec Daniher was generous enough to take a break from her busy schedule to chat to Naughtsie about her inspiring father Neale, the ongoing research and how the relentless battle to find a cure for motor neurone disease never stops. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode I'm joined by Bec Daniher! Bec is the campaign director for FightMND. We spoke about her father Neale Daniher's Motor Neurone Disease (MND) diagnosis, the establishment of FightMND, the Big Freeze and how we can all help tackle 'The Beast'. Any contribution, big or small, goes a long way in this fight to tackle The Beast. You can donate or purchase a Big Freeze 9 beanie at www.fightmnd.org.au. You can also find beanies at Coles, Coles Express & Bunnings! Thanks for your support fam xx Together, we can defeat The Beast. @FightMND Instagram Contact Email - enquiries@dylandfriends.com Instagram - @dylbuckley @dylandfriends Youtube - @dylandfriends Facebook - dylandfriends Tiktok - @dylandfriends Dyl & Friends is produced by Sam Bonser, Sam Dalton and Darcy Parkinson. Video and audio production by Producey.
The Rush Hour Melbourne Catch Up - 105.1 Triple M Melbourne - James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless
Daisy Thomas, Todd from Barwon Heads, Bec Daniher, Billy's shocking ad read, JB's birthday Idiot File, when did you go to the wrong location?, Brody Mihocek, Idiot Song, Billy's JokeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Rush Hour Melbourne Catch Up - 105.1 Triple M Melbourne - James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless
Happy birthday JB!, Billy's All Sports Report, Bec Daniher talks Freeze MND 9, when has your mother embarrassed you?, Wendell Sailor previews the Storm Broncos game tonight, Thirsty Thursday footy preview, JB's birthday Idiot File, Western Bulldogs' Ed Richards, Billy's JokeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Rush Hour Melbourne Catch Up - 105.1 Triple M Melbourne - James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless
Toby Greene and Amon Buchanan, unusual tattoos, Bec Daniher, The Footy Show's Ice Bucket Challenge Fail, grudges, Jack Ziebell, moral dilemmas, Idiot Song, Billy's Joke See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Rush Hour Melbourne Catch Up - 105.1 Triple M Melbourne - James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless
JB's come in golf gear, Goldfingers burns down, Billy's All Sports Report including footy, tennis, NBA and cricket, what's the longest you've held a grudge?, Billy reflects on the Indigenous footy stars who played at Jerilderie, Bec Daniher Freeze MND, JB's Ice Bucket Challenge story, Noel Gallagher suffers hilarious injuries while celebrating Manchester City's EPL title, footy news, JB is doing a talk on leadership tomorrow, Social Media Feedback, Brisbane's Daniel Rich, Billy's Joke See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Tuesday morning, Garry and Tim's show started with a surprise appearance from Bec Daniher and the FightMND team, where they talked about the cause extremely close to their heart, and were presented with a special gift from Bec. AFLPA CEO Paul Marsh then joined them to discuss the support their putting around players who are transitioning out of the game, after Nick Riewoldt's strong comments regarding Sam Fisher on 'On The Couch' last night. They got the latest news in footy from Sam Edmund, and then spent a lot of time going through their 'Questions Without Notice'.
Bec Daniher and the team from FightMND joined Garry and Tim to start today's show, where they talked about the cause close to their heart, and were also presented with a special gift. And after Bec and the team moved on to their next stop, Garry and Tim discussed their Wordle habits, and their memories of Glenferrie Oval.
The Rush Hour Melbourne Catch Up - 105.1 Triple M Melbourne - James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless
JB turns 42* today!, Billy's All Sports Report - including NFL, AFL, cricket and UFC, Hump Day Quiz, Jay Z Clark's footy news, NBL Finals Game 3 tonight, Gallen vs Terzievski tonight, PGA Tour vs LIV Golf, social media feedback for JB's birthday, Bec Daniher Freeze MND, Billy's Joke *55 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.