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The Howie Games

The Howie Games

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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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  • 256: Brad Johnson - Cancer
    Dec 10 2025

    "If you see something, do something."

    In one of the most powerful and heartfelt conversations we’ve ever shared on The Howie Games, AFL great and friend Brad Johnson opens up about his recent battle with cancer, not for sympathy, but in the hope that his story can help others navigate their own tough moments, or support loved ones walking that path.

    Johno is one of those rare people who genuinely lifts the room the moment he walks in. His energy, his warmth, his positivity are all infectious. But this year, he was forced into a fight he never saw coming.

    For the first time - with the aim of helping others - he speaks openly about the fear, the uncertainty and the lessons learned along the way. And he offers three simple but vital guiding principles that carried him through.

    This is a conversation about vulnerability and strength… and about the power of positivity in the face of adversity.

    Whether you or someone you love is facing a health battle, or you simply need a reminder of what really matters, this special episode with Brad Johnson is one you won’t forget.

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    44 mins
  • 255: Adam Gilchrist - The Next Chapter (Part B)
    Dec 3 2025

    The very first guest on The Howie Games is back on the show... 3,357 days later!

    More than nine years after he helped launch this little podcast, Gilly returns to the crease. From the cricket field to the commentary box… all the way to the agave fields of Mexico. Gilly talks about life after the game, how a simple curiosity turned into a tequila business, and why building something real still matters.

    There are reflections on Shane Warne, lessons learned through COVID about connection and community, and the shift from being a player to being the voice behind the mic.

    Gilly also goes deep on family, how relationships evolve as your kids grow, the art of staying connected, what a long and successful marriage has taught him, and the joy of watching his children chase their own passions.

    It’s classic Gilly, thoughtful, humble, inquisitive.

    The first guest ever… back for another chapter!

    Get a hold of Gilly’s finest work of El Arquero here

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    49 mins
  • 255: Adam Gilchrist - The Next Chapter (Part A)
    Dec 2 2025

    The very first guest on The Howie Games is back on the show... 3,357 days later!

    More than nine years after he helped launch this little podcast, Gilly returns to the crease. From the cricket field to the commentary box… all the way to the agave fields of Mexico. Gilly talks about life after the game, how a simple curiosity turned into a tequila business, and why building something real still matters.

    There are reflections on Shane Warne, lessons learned through COVID about connection and community, and the shift from being a player to being the voice behind the mic.

    Gilly also goes deep on family, how relationships evolve as your kids grow, the art of staying connected, what a long and successful marriage has taught him, and the joy of watching his children chase their own passions.

    It’s classic Gilly, thoughtful, humble, inquisitive.

    The first guest ever… back for another chapter!

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    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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    44 mins
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