The Howie Games
Episodes
College Diaries: Episode 3 - Show Me The Money
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We dive headfirst into the billion dollar business of college football. Our man on the ground, Aussie punter Joe McGuire, peels back the curtain on th...
243: Stuart MacGill (Part B)
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A leg spinning wizard. A man of immense talent. But his journey has ups on the field, and downs off it. This chat isn’t easy. At times, it&rsquo...
243: Stuart MacGill (Part A)
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A leg spinning wizard. A man of immense talent. But his journey has ups on the field, and downs off it. This chat isn’t easy. At times, it&rsquo...
College Diaries: Episode 2 - Gold Standard
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The grind is real. The standards are sky high. And the competition for spots? Ruthless. In Episode 2 of The College Diaries, our homegrown Aussie Joe ...
243: Stuart MacGill (Player Profile)
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You might think you know the story of Stuart MacGill. But trust me… you don’t. Before we get to the deep stuff, the heavy stuff, the incr...
College Diaries: Episode 1 - Not Your Average Joe
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're taking you behind the scenes of the high-stakes, high-octane, big business world of American College Football, like you have never heard before....
241: Leigh Matthews (Part B)
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He is one of the most influential figures in Australian sport — and his story is as powerful as the way he played. From a teenager bursting onto...
241: Leigh Matthews (Part A)
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He is one of the most influential figures in Australian sport — and his story is as powerful as the way he played. From a teenager bursting onto...
242: Nathan Walker (Part B)
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He is history maker. He is the first-ever Australian to play in the NHL — the toughest ice hockey league on the planet. And he is at the peak of...
242: Nathan Walker (Part A)
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He is history maker. He is the first-ever Australian to play in the NHL — the toughest ice hockey league on the planet. And he is at the peak of...
242: Nathan Walker (Player Profile)
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He’s the first ever Australian to play in the NHL – and he is currently at his peak - but his journey to get to the elite level is one of ...
241: Leigh Matthews (Player Profile)
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This man didn't just play footy... he reshaped it. But, before we get into the mind behind kicking 332 games and 915 goals, plus four flags with Hawth...
240: Jason Gillespie (Part B)
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From an unthinkable double century in Bangladesh to coaching Pakistan — Jason Gillespie’s story is one of cricket’s most fascinating...
240: Jason Gillespie (Part A)
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From an unthinkable double century in Bangladesh to coaching Pakistan — Jason Gillespie’s story is one of cricket’s most fascinating...
240: Jason Gillespie (Player Profile)
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of our great Australian characters in full flight! From delivering pizzas in a 1971 Datsun to making double tons, Jason Gillespie has done it all&...
239: Matt Hill (Part B)
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He had a dream. And is living it. Matt Hill is the voice behind some of the best moments in Australian sport. He is already a broadcasting icon....
239: Matt Hill (Part A)
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He had a dream. And is living it. Matt Hill is the voice behind some of the best moments in Australian sport. He is already a broadcasting icon....
239: Matt Hill (Player Profile)
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Hill’s voice is sport. From the thunder of hooves at Flemington to the roar of the crowd at the MCG, to the 100m Sprint at the Olympic...
238: Wally Lewis (Part B)
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rugby League Immortal, a Queensland legend, and one of the greatest sportspeople Australia has ever produced. In this deeply compelling episode, The K...
238: Wally Lewis (Part A)
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rugby League Immortal, a Queensland legend, and one of the greatest sportspeople Australia has ever produced. In this deeply compelling episode, The K...
238: Wally Lewis (Player Profile)
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He’s The King. Some call him The Emperor. But first, he was Gator. And in this Howie Games Player Profile, Wally Lewis brings all the fun, the f...
Anzac Day Special - Curtis McGrath
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special ANZAC Day episode of The Howie Games, hear from the incredible Curtis McGrath. From his life-altering near-death experience in Afghani...
237: Alex Carey (Part B)
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Knocked down time after time—and still, he got back up. And guess what? He went on to represent his country at the highest level, performing to ...
237: Alex Carey (Part A)
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Knocked down time after time—and still, he got back up. And guess what? He went on to represent his country at the highest level, performing to ...
📞 The Howie Games Hotline - #14
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Masters broadcast. Oscar Piastri's Championship hopes. And Travis Pastrana. All that, and plenty more in another special addition of The Howie Hot...
237: Alex Carey (Player Profile)
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He is one of Aussie sport’s most versatile stars. But, as is custom, before we dive into the full, deep-dive chat, get to know the man behind th...
236: Dale Thomas (Part B)
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Deep might be a surprising word to describe this multi-layered episode. But, that is exactly what it is. The high flying, fun loving, entertaini...
236: Dale Thomas (Part A)
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Deep might be a surprising word to describe this multi-layered episode. But, that is exactly what it is. The high flying, fun loving, entertaini...
The Masters Special - Sergio Garcia, Jon Rahm & Jim Nantz (Part B)
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Past winners, those who got agonisingly close at Augusta on the final day and even the voice of The Masters. With the most prestigious tournament in t...
The Masters Special - Adam Scott & Greg Norman (Part A)
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Past winners, those who got agonisingly close at Augusta on the final day and even the voice of The Masters. With the most prestigious tournament in t...
236: Dale Thomas (Player Profile)
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Daisy is real. He tells it how it is. And his journey in sport and media is wide ranging. As expected, he is also plenty of fun. But, before we get to...
235: Mike Haysman - The Lost Files (Part B)
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded on August 6, 2016, at 6:24PM in the West Indies, this chat with Mike Haysman was meant to be one of the first-ever episodes… until How...
235: Mike Haysman - The Lost Files (Part A)
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded on August 6, 2016, at 6:24 PM in the West Indies, this chat with Mike Haysman was meant to be one of the first-ever episodes… unt...
233: Chris Fagan (Part B)
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Without further ado... a story that epitomises everything this podcast is about. And Fages - the chief story teller - tells it beautifully.  ...
233: Chris Fagan (Part A)
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Without further ado... a story that epitomises everything this podcast is about. And Fages - the chief story teller - tells it beautifully.  ...
234: Oscar Piastri (Part B)
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Strap in, legends – this one is HUGE! A ripping chat with our Aussie F1 sensation Oscar Piastri! The excitement levels are high as Oscar ge...
234: Oscar Piastri (Part A)
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Strap in, legends – this one is HUGE! A ripping chat with our Aussie F1 sensation Oscar Piastri! The excitement levels are high as Oscar ge...
Pendlebury: Beyond 400 EP8 - Game Day
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It all leads to this. The grind. The sacrifice. The hill sprints. The saunas and the ice baths. The relentless pursuit of greatness. Pendles takes us ...
233: Chris Fagan (Player Profile)
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some Opening Round matches have been postponed - and our thoughts are with Queensland and northern New South Wales- but the Brisbane Lions 2024 Premie...
Pendlebury: Beyond 400 EP7 - Mentality
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The mind games. The pressure. The expectations—external and internal. The mentality. It's another key part to twenty seasons at the top. Pendles...
232: Valtteri Bottas (Part B)
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 10-time Formula One Grand Prix winner is getting set for the Race of Champions, but joined us for a full break down of his journey to the pinnacle...
232: Valtteri Bottas (Part A)
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 10-time Formula One Grand Prix winner is getting set for the Race of Champions, but joined us for a full break down of his journey to the pinnacle...
Pendlebury: Beyond 400 EP6 - Eat, Sleep, Repeat
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A deep dive into one of the secret weapons of longevity—sleep. Or in this case, the brutal reality of not getting enough. Pendles is wrecked. On...
Pendlebury: Beyond 400 EP5 - Injury
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here comes the pain of pre-season. A sore knee that won’t quit. Hard training when the body says no. The cameras see the athlete. The crowd sees...
232: Valtteri Bottas (Player Profile)
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Flying Finn is taking on the World in The Race of Champions in Sydney. And if you thought Australia couldn't already love the F1 winner anym...
Pendlebury: Beyond 400 EP4 - Coaches
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from Mick Malthouse, Nathan Buckley and Craig McRae as they help take us inside Scott Pendlebury's twenty year pursuit. From Mick Malthouse...
Pendlebury: Beyond 400 EP3 - No Such Thing As A Holiday
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas isn’t an off-season—it’s just another checkpoint in the pursuit of greatness. Pendles takes us inside the mental game. The...
231: Sergio Garcia (Part B)
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia - get set - you are going to LOVE Sergio! Ahead of the LIV Event in Adelaide, Sergio joins Howie - and he takes us on a wild ride! The Maste...
231: Sergio Garcia (Part A)
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia - get set - you are going to LOVE Sergio! Ahead of the LIV Event in Adelaide, Sergio joins Howie - and he takes us on a wild ride! The Maste...
Pendlebury: Beyond 400 EP2 - Christmas Presents
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Saturday morning, and the grind doesn’t stop. It's professional athlete insights like you have never heard before. 10K on the trails,...
Pendlebury: Beyond 400 EP1 - Day One
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a new kind of sport storytelling. Scott Pendlebury’s pre-season diary. The journey begins for a 20th year, and the insights will blow...
231: Sergio Garcia (Player Profile)
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SECRET REVEALED!! Get ready for a new fan favourite Australia! Sergio Garcia is about to light up your day, and he is also set to light up Adelaide's ...
230: Ricky Ponting - The Next Chapter (Part B)
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Business, family, commentating, coaching, Indian Premier League and plenty more. It's apparent (again... make sure you check out episode 20 if y...
230: Ricky Ponting - The Next Chapter (Part A)
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Business, family, commentating, coaching, Indian Premier League and plenty more. It's apparent (again... make sure you check out episode 20 if y...
230: Ricky Ponting - The Next Chapter (Player Profile)
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the Howie Games favourites, one of the originals.... is BACK! The Next Chapter with Ricky Ponting includes a wide ranging chat on family,...
229: Stephanie Gilmore (Part B)
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steph's infectious smile and effortless style extends beyond the waves which makes this podcast a complete beauty! Learn about her journey to greatnes...
229: Stephanie Gilmore (Part A)
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steph's infectious smile and effortless style extends beyond the waves which makes this podcast a complete beauty! Learn about her journey to greatnes...
229: Stephanie Gilmore (Player Profile)
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EIGHT TIME. YES, EIGHT TIME WORLD CHAMPION. And, Steph Gilmore is a champ in every facet of the word. On, and off the surf board. You’re going t...
228: Saya Sakakibara (Part B)
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Start 2025 with one of the most uplifting stories we have been lucky enough to feature on the Howie Games. Saya overcame fear, self doubt, famil...
228: Saya Sakakibara (Part A)
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Start 2025 with one of the most uplifting stories we have been lucky enough to feature on the Howie Games. Saya overcame fear, self doubt, famil...
228: Saya Sakakibara (Player Profile)
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a belated Christmas Present from the Howie Games, and you are going to love it! Saya Sakakibara was arguably the sports story of 2024. T...
227: Marnus Labuschagne (Part B)
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From a backyard cricket prodigy to one of the quirkiest figures in world cricket. Born in South Africa and raised in Queensland, Marnus's love for the...
227: Marnus Labuschagne (Part A)
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From a backyard cricket prodigy to one of the quirkiest figures in world cricket. Born in South Africa and raised in Queensland, Marnus's love for the...
227: Marnus Labuschagne (Player Profile)
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This bloke LOVES what he does. It's all he has ever known, and all he has wanted to know. It will all make sense soon enough. Get to know South ...
BONUS EPISODE: Meet India's Cricket Super Stars #2
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JASPRIT BUMRAH AND KL RAHUL! Meet the worlds best fast bowler, and one of the most stylish openers on the planet. These Indian stars have charisma a...
226: Travis Head (Part B)
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Time to enjoy some rare insights from one of Australia's best cricket characters. And, the boy is in form too. From a domination in the Australian T...
226: Travis Head (Part A)
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Time to enjoy some rare insights from one of Australia's best cricket characters. And, the boy is in form too. From a domination in the Australian T...
BONUS EPISODE: Meet India's Cricket Super Stars
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
RISHABH PANT, NITISH KUMAR REDDY, WASHINGTON SUNDAR AND YASHASVI JAISWAL. Get to know some of the worlds biggest cricket stars as they embark on a f...
226: Travis Head (Player Profile)
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to our friends at Kayo, get to know one of the best characters of the Australian Cricket Team. Travis Head. Trav kindly squeezed our chat bet...
📞 The Howie Games Hotline - #13
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join in the fun as Howie turns the host microphone back to you, the beloved listeners. All of your questions answered, in another Howie Games Hotlin...
224: Glenn Maxwell (Part C)
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A very special Part C of The Showman himself, Glenn Maxwell. After a record breaking innings - arguably the greatest ever ODI innings in history - H...
224: Glenn Maxwell (Part B)
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
He sure is a Showman! After a few years, Maxi sat down to chat cricket, his journey, record breaking innings', family, HUGE IPL deals, representing hi...
224: Glenn Maxwell (Part A)
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
He sure is a Showman! After a few years, Maxi sat down to chat cricket, his journey, record breaking innings', family, HUGE IPL deals, representing hi...
225: David Warner, Usman Khawaja and Adam Gilchrist - The Big Guns! (Part B)
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A preview of Australia v India with THE BIG GUNS thanks to Kayo and Fox Cricket! World number 1 against World number 2. The worlds best are getting se...
225: David Warner, Usman Khawaja and Adam Gilchrist - The Big Guns! (Part A)
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A preview of Australia v India with THE BIG GUNS thanks to Kayo and Fox Cricket! World number 1 against World number 2. The worlds best are getting se...
224: Glenn Maxwell (Player Profile)
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With a captivating athlete, comes a captivating Player Profile. Glenn Maxwell will make you smile before he entertains you in his full episode - as ...
📞 The Howie Games Hotline - #12
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark "Howie" Howard UNFILTERED! Thanks to YOUR questions. The Hotline returns with all of your questions, and all of Howie's answers. Howie respon...
Artist Series 36: Lee Atkinson (Part B)
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Travelling for a living... now, that's the dream. Join Howie and author Lee Atkinson for travel stories in Antarctica, Australia, America, South Afric...
Artist Series 36: Lee Atkinson (Part A)
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Travelling for a living... now, that's the dream. Join Howie and author Lee Atkinson for travel stories in Antarctica, Australia, America, South Afric...
36: Lee Atkinson (Player Profile)
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WE'RE GOING AROUND THE WORLD ON A ROAD TRIP! Get to know the talented (and lucky) author of Ultimate Road Trips. Lee is one of Australia's most experi...
223: Kyle Chalmers (Part B)
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Olympic Gold Medallist, World Champion and Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist. But best of all, he is just a nice, down to earth, emotionally open guy....
223: Kyle Chalmers (Part A)
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Olympic Gold Medallist, World Champion and Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist. But best of all, he is just a nice, down to earth, emotionally open guy....
223: Kyle Chalmers (Player Profile)
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The special skill that you didn't know about King Kyle needs to be heard to be believed. It's been a long time coming locking down this iconic Aussi...
222: Mark Visser (Part B)
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
He has surfed the biggest waves in the world. He has even conquered one of the most dangerous waves in the world, AT NIGHT. It's an open chat on fea...
222: Mark Visser (Part A)
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
He has surfed the biggest waves in the world. He has even conquered one of the most dangerous waves in the world, AT NIGHT. It's an open chat on fea...
222: Mark Visser (Player Profile)
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
OK. Think about three power poles on top of one another. Then think of a wave. Then think of surfing it. WILD hey! We'll unpack all that and more wi...
Artist Series 35: Tim Minchin (Part B)
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Insightful, fun, intelligent, articulate and a crazy Fremantle Dockers fan. For those of you who may not know, Tim is kind of a big deal - for examp...
Artist Series 35: Tim Minchin (Part A)
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Insightful, fun, intelligent, articulate and a crazy Fremantle Dockers fan. For those of you who may not know, Tim is kind of a big deal - for examp...
Artist Series 35: Tim Minchin (Player Profile)
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tim is going to BLOW YOUR MIND. Get to know one of the most talented, most intelligent people we have ever had on the Howie Games. Musician, actor...
Artist Series 34: Stephen Quartermain (Part A)
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reminisce, learn, smile, and laugh through 35 years of Australian sporting history with a brilliant journalist, a talented sports broadcaster, and a b...
Artist Series 34: Stephen Quartermain (Part B)
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reminisce, learn, smile, and laugh through 35 years of Australian sporting history with a brilliant journalist, a talented sports broadcaster, and a b...
Artist Series 34: Stephen Quartermain (Player Profile)
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's 35 years of Australian sporting history in one podcast. Unmissable stories from one of the most respected journalists in all of Australia. Bu...
221: Graham Arnold (Part A)
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
He has represented Australia on the world stage as a player and as coach. There are World Cups, Olympics, Asian Cups. And there are even Maradona and...
221: Graham Arnold (Part B)
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
He has represented Australia on the world stage as a player and as coach. There are World Cups, Olympics, Asian Cups. And there are even Maradona and...
221: Graham Arnold (Player Profile)
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most passionate Australian's to ever grace the Howie Games. It's time to get to know the former Socceroos coach, the former Socceroos pla...
220: Jason Dunstall (Part B)
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From a starry eyed Brisbane boy landing at the Hawthorn Football Club, to 1254 goals, 4 Premierships, AFL Hall of Fame Legend status and so much more....
220: Jason Dunstall (Part A)
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From a starry eyed Brisbane boy landing at the Hawthorn Football Club, to 1254 goals, 4 Premierships, AFL Hall of Fame Legend status and so much more....
220: Jason Dunstall (Player Profile)
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Howie sits down with his HERO. Jason Dunstall. The 1254 goals, topping 100 goals six times. The four Premierships. All the fun and footy you could eve...
Artist Series 33: Mark Geyer (Part A)
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From enforcer, to entertainer... it's been one hell of a journey for MG! Through the ups and downs, this family man from Penrith has stayed trued to...
Artist Series 33: Mark Geyer (Part B)
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From enforcer, to entertainer... it's been one hell of a journey for MG! Through the ups and downs, this family man from Penrith has stayed trued to...