This week’s episode turned into a more reflective one than I expected.

It started with watching another frustrating Essendon performance… but somehow ended up becoming an episode about memory, ageing, appreciation and the people we miss.

With Mother’s Day just passing, I found myself thinking a lot about my mum — the little details I still remember, the things I wish I could ask her now as an adult, and how strange it is that someone can be gone for decades but still feel present in your life.

Along the way I also talk about:

• why sport memories stay with us
• getting older and feeling different about life
• buying Beth a Louis Vuitton scarf for Mother’s Day
• the strange guilt and appreciation that comes with spending money on the people you love
• and why some memories never really leave us

This one’s a little slower, more reflective, and probably says a lot about where my head’s been lately.

⭐ Star of the Week

A quick shoutout this week to the people who quietly shape our lives and leave a lasting impact long after they’re gone.