A Sporting Discussion

A Sporting Discussion

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A Sporting Discussion episodes

  • Erin Delahunty talks #ChangeOurGame
    Andrew and AJ welcome back great friend of the show Erin Delahunty, who was recently announced as one of 15 selected to participate in the 2021-22 Change Our Game Women in Sports Broadcasting Program. Erin tells us about the program and what it means for her and for women looking for opportunities to move into sports broadcasting.
    We can't have Erin on the show without getting into some netball talk either, so there's plenty of that too.  
    Erin Delahunty is a freelance journalist who writes all there is to know about netball for Guardian Australia. Her first book ‘Netball Heads’, alongside UK sports journalist Denise Evans, will be available through Orphans Publishing in early 2022.
    We appreciate her cutting into her sleeping time to talk to us while she produces breakfast radio for the ABC!
    You can follow A Sporting Discussion on Facebook and Twitter and we are LIVE every Tuesday at 8pm EDST. Join in and be part of the fun!
    If you enjoy the show why not subscribe, tell your friends and leave us a review – this helps the show get to more people. We appreciate the support!
    47 min
  • Concussion in sport with Associate Professor Alan Pearce PhD
    In this week's show, AJ and Andrew welcome Associate Professor Alan Pearce PhD to talk about concussion in sport. 

    What is concussion? How do you get concussed, and how do you recover? 

    Concussion is a complex issue in sport of all levels, from the elite to the suburbs. So enjoy this fascinating chat where Alan busts common concussion myths, answers questions from listeners and cuts through the guff to give us nothing but the facts.

    For more information about Alan's work, visit www.neurosportslabs.com and follow him on Twitter and Instagram.

    Follow A Sporting Discussion on Facebook and Twitter and join us LIVE every Wednesday at 8pm EDST. Come along and be part of the fun!

    If you enjoy the show why not subscribe, tell your friends and leave us a review – this helps the show get to more people. We appreciate the support!

    44 min
  • Tolerating bad behaviour: A Sporting Discussion LIVE

    In their second live show, Andrew and AJ ask what level of misbehaviour will fans tolerate before walking away from a player, their team, or a sport?

    How easily do people seperate from their everyday values when it's their favourite player doing the offending?

    We also ask if Josh Giddey is the real deal, add up the concussions for Will Pucovski, Mattress Mack's massive baseball bets and heaps more.  

    You can follow A Sporting Discussion on Facebook and Twitter and we are LIVE every Wednesday at 8pm EDST. Join in and be part of the fun!

    If you enjoy the show why not subscribe, tell your friends and leave us a review – this helps the show get to more people. We appreciate the support!

    1 hr
  • Writer Martin Lenehan talks about his book 'The Ashes'

    In a special episode of A Sporting Discussion, Andrew and AJ speak to author Martin Lenehan about his book 'The Ashes' 

    Martin Lenehan is a sports writer and author who was formerly editor of Inside Edge magazine. He has covered the game in print and on radio for more than 25 years. He is also the author of ‘110 Years of Rugby League’ and ‘Baggy Green Legends’.

    His book 'The Ashes: 140 Years of Rivalry, Rituals and Respect' is a collection of behind-the-scenes stories and hundreds of images showcasing the skill and talent of the men and women who play for their country and the history, prestige and rivalry of the clashes between Australia and the old enemy, England. 

    The foreword of the book is written by Ian Healy, one of Australia’s finest glovemen, and Martin spoke to a huge number of Aussie cricketing greats including Greg Chappell, Doug Walters, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazelwood, Mike Hussey and Christina Matthews.

    It's a great chat about one of Australian sport's most enduring and stirring contests!

    Don’t forget to follow A Sporting Discussion on Facebook and Twitter and if you enjoy the show why not subscribe, tell your friends and leave us a review – this helps the show get to more people. We appreciate the support!

    26 min
  • Special guest host Erin Delahunty
    In this episode of A Sporting Discussion, Andrew and AJ are joined by special guest host, our favourite guest, gun freelance sports journo, netball expert and reigning Murray Netball League premiership defender Erin Delahunty.
    Erin tells us all about her upcoming book 'Netball Heads', co-written with British writer Denise Evans. It's an in-depth guide to the inspirational international netball players of the modern game.
    We also take a look at India's phenomenal test series win over Australia in the cricket, and wonder if we're all being a bit harsh on the 'tennis brats' currently stuck in hard quarantine ahead of the Australian Open.
    If you enjoy the show, hit subscribe, tell your friends and leave us a review - this helps the show to be seen by more people. Your support is greatly appreciated!
    You can also follow A Sporting Discussion on Facebook and Twitter, or at our sleek-lookin' website. We want to hear from you - give us your thoughts on the big sports issues!
    47 min
  • Talking cricket with Adam Collins
    This week Andrew and AJ welcome back 'good friend of the show', cricket writer and broadcaster Adam Collins.
    It's always a great chat with Adam - he covers more ground than Jonty Rhodes and is as forensic as a spell from Anil Kumble.
    He talks about his experience getting home and quarantining in Australia, working out of hubs in the English summer and how COVID-19 affected the cricket world.
    We also get stuck right into the Australia v India test series, rejoice in the Indian pace attack and weigh up the pros and cons about whether Australia should give Will Pucovski his test debut in Sydney.
    You can also do yourself some good and listen to Adam's latest podcast 'The Greatest Season That Was: The Final Frontier'.
    If you enjoy the show hit subscribe, tell your friends and leave us a review - this helps the show get to more people. We appreciate the support!
    You can follow A Sporting Discussion on Facebook and Twitter, and check out our slick-lookin' website. We want to hear from you - ask us anything or give us your thoughts on the big sports issues!
    47 min
  • The 2020 sporting wrap
    What a year across the world of sport in 2020.
    In this special 'year in review' episode of A Sporting Discussion, Andrew and AJ work their way through the UNPRECEDENTED sporting scenes from 2020. Which athletes stood out? What were the best moments? Who made the best decisions under fire?
    Did some sports make us lose a little faith in how they're managed?
    If you enjoy the show hit subscribe, tell your friends and leave us a review - this helps the show get to more people. We appreciate the support!
    You can follow A Sporting Discussion on Facebook and Twitter, and check out our slick-lookin' website. We want to hear from you - ask us anything or give us your thoughts on the big sports issues!
    1 hr
  • Freakin' about breakin'
    Breakdancing is in the Olympics and boy oh boy aren't the traditionalists up in arms about it! In this episode of A Sporting Discussion, Andrew and AJ celebrate the 'urban/youth' route the Paris 2024 committee has taken.
    What does it mean for a sport to be included in the Olympics? In the case of baseball, it's a massive blow for some countries. We talk about that and much more including the Big Bash League's funky, funky rule changes to keep distracted children focused on the fireworks, concussions to young gun batsmen and much more.
    If you enjoy the show hit subscribe, tell your friends and leave us a review - this helps the show get to more people. We appreciate the support!
    You can follow A Sporting Discussion on Facebook and Twitter, and check out our slick-lookin' website. We want to hear from you - ask us anything or give us your thoughts on the big sports issues!
    42 min
  • Lockdown is over!
    Finally, lockdown is over, freedom has returned and so has your favourite sporting podcast!
    Join Andrew and AJ as they reminisce about the highs and lows of being bailed up at home, and AJ puts out a cry for help to lose his lockdown lard.
    The pair then test each other with intense sporting questions without notice and respond to your listener questions too. Thanks to those who contributed!
    If you enjoy the show hit subscribe, tell your friends and leave us a review - this helps the show get to more people. We appreciate the support!
    You can follow A Sporting Discussion on Facebook and Twitter, or at our slick-lookin' website. We want to hear from you - ask us anything or give us your thoughts on the big sports issues!
    45 min
  • Baseball Australia CEO Cam Vale talks ABL season 2020/21, Olympic qualification & more
    AJ Mithen speaks with the head of Aussie Baseball about plans for Australian Baseball League season 20/21, the men's national team's path to the Olympics, the proposed women's ABL, broadcast plans and all the opportunities and challenges Aussie baseball has as an emerging sport in a COVID-19 affected world.
    If you enjoy the show hit subscribe, tell your friends and leave us a review - this helps the show get to more people. We appreciate the support!
    You can follow A Sporting Discussion on Facebook and Twitter, or at our new slick-lookin' website. We want to hear from you - ask us anything or give us your thoughts on the big sports issues!
    37 min

About A Sporting Discussion

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Andrew Donnison, AJ Mithen and guests take a look at the big sport issues in Australia and around the world.