HAPPY NEW YEAR one and all, and another huge thanks for listening to the show for 2025! Bring on 2026!!

We’re bringing in the new year with one of the best and brightest Australians we’ve had on the Howie Games.

From pulling on the green and gold to taking on America in the NBA, Jock’s journey is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when hard work meets belief. A proud Australian Boomer, he opens up on what representing his country truly means, the mindset that delivered Australia’s first Olympic medal in men’s basketball, and why staying connected to home still matters, no matter how far the game takes you. But before we get into his journey, get to know Jock. A bloody good bloke, who is resilient and talented...

Come on the Grizzlies!

His full episode is one not to miss.

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To round out a massive year, Howie gives his take on his highlights of the Howie Games in 2025. The moments, the laughs, the honesty and the champions that made it such a special year.

From eight-time world champion Steph Gilmore, to one of Australia’s brightest young stars, Oscar Piastri, ahead of a huge year at McLaren. Premiership coach Chris Fagan and NRL Immortal Wally Lewis.

There were laughs and unbelievable stories with Jason “Dizzy” Gillespie, powerful lessons in resilience with Alex Carey, and one of the most raw and impactful episodes in Howie Games history with Stuart MacGill.

Plus, the Howie Games Diaries came to life, with Scott Pendlebury opening up on his 20th pre-season, Joe McGuire taking us inside the Ohio State Buckeyes, and Mitch Starc and Alex Carey delivering an all-access, never-heard-before countdown to the Ashes.

If you’ve missed any of these, now’s the time. Perfect listening for the holidays, whether you’re on the road, in the gym or getting things done around home.

All links and episodes here:

Episode 229: Steph Gilmore

Episode 234: Oscar Piastri

Episode 233: Chris Fagan

Episode 238: Wally Lewis

Episode 240: Jason Gillespie

Episode 243: Stuart MacGill

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Four absolute pillars of Australian cricket! The skipper Pat Cummins, the second-highest wicket-taker in Australian Test history Nathan Lyon, and the fast-bowling enforcers Mitch Starc and Josh Hazlewood.

More than 1,500 Test wickets between them, countless Ashes stories, and a bond forged through years of shared spells, shared planes and shared pressure.

We hear from the four great mates like never before. From first memories of each other, Ashes moments, and the stats that actually matter inside the change rooms.

It’s relaxed, honest and full of laughs. Plenty of banter, plenty of insight, and a rare look behind the curtain at the group that led Australia’s Ashes defence.

An early Christmas present for Howie Games listeners and cricket tragics alike.
Hope you love it as much as Howie does. 🏏

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