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The Howie Games

The Howie Games

By: LiSTNR
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Summary

Where the biggest names in the world of sport go one-on-one with sports journalist Mark Howard. From ultimate highs to tear-jerking lows, Howie lifts the lid on the real stories behind the headlines. He sits down with the biggest names in Australian & world sport, finding out how they started out, what makes them tick, how they deal with the big wins and the big losses, and how they take on sport and life from here.

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Episodes
  • Pendlebury Diaries: The Record Breaker - Episode 2: The Man In The Arena
    May 14 2026

    The pursuit of history ramps up as Scott Pendlebury battles injury and expectation with the all-time games record drawing closer.

    From a thrilling clash with the arch rivals, to a fourth Anzac Medal, to unprecedented access inside the Collingwood Football Club boardroom as plans intensify around the record, this is elite sport from the inside out. It's a rare insight into the professionalism, sacrifice and leadership behind one of football’s greatest careers.

    Pendlebury Diaries is built from personal, real time voice notes exchanged between Scott Pendlebury and Mark Howard, tracking the weeks and months leading into his record-breaking AFL game.

    To mark the historic milestone in history, Elite Estate Wine proudly presents the SP433 Record Breaker Pinot Noir – a limited-edition celebrating Scott Pendlebury as he surpasses the all-time games record. Get in and get a bottle today!

    It's all building toward one moment: Game 433.

    • Episode 3 - May 22
    • Episode 4 - May 25

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    29 mins
  • 268: Jackson Irvine (Part B)
    May 13 2026

    A global footballer, a leader, and unapologetically himself. Vice-captain of Australia, and yes… the coolest Socceroo there is. Beneath the style is a story built on dedication, sacrifice, and an unshakeable belief in the dream.

    From kicking a ball around Rowville, to packing his life at 16 and heading to Scotland with no guarantees, this is a journey of pure intent. Irvine opens up on the mindset that carried him from suburban Melbourne to Europe, the brutal realities of professional football, and the moments that tested everything, including turning down generational money, the loneliness of lockdown training in a park, and fighting his way back when the game almost slipped away.

    There’s stories from Celtic to St. Pauli, from Hamburg streets to the World Cup. From local footy nostalgia to standing across from greatness like Lionel Messi. It’s about ownership. It’s about resilience. And it’s about building a life bigger than the game itself, through culture, community, and connection.

    For the next generation, this one hits deep, what you can control, what you can’t, and how consistency, effort, and self-belief stack up over time.

    This special episode of The Howie Games, powered by Powerade, is all about fuelling your journey, on and off the field. Because as Jacko shows, greatness isn’t given, it’s built.

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    53 mins
  • 268: Jackson Irvine (Part A)
    May 12 2026

    A global footballer, a leader, and unapologetically himself. Vice-captain of Australia, and yes… the coolest Socceroo there is. Beneath the style is a story built on dedication, sacrifice, and an unshakeable belief in the dream.

    From kicking a ball around Rowville, to packing his life at 16 and heading to Scotland with no guarantees, this is a journey of pure intent. Irvine opens up on the mindset that carried him from suburban Melbourne to Europe, the brutal realities of professional football, and the moments that tested everything, including turning down generational money, the loneliness of lockdown training in a park, and fighting his way back when the game almost slipped away.

    There’s stories from Celtic to St. Pauli, from Hamburg streets to the World Cup. From local footy nostalgia to standing across from greatness like Lionel Messi. It’s about ownership. It’s about resilience. And it’s about building a life bigger than the game itself, through culture, community, and connection.

    For the next generation, this one hits deep, what you can control, what you can’t, and how consistency, effort, and self-belief stack up over time.

    This special episode of The Howie Games, powered by Powerade, is all about fuelling your journey, on and off the field. Because as Jacko shows, greatness isn’t given, it’s built.

    ***

    Follow the Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/

    Follow the Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegames

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    47 mins
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