It’s the Grand Finale of Play Big! Emma Race and Rana Hussain are signing off with a bang, celebrating the magic of community sport and the everyday legends who make it happen.

In this episode:

• Jennie Sager, CEO of WMBL, on what it means to be a woman at the top, and how sport, like music, transcends barriers to build connection.
• Chelsea Ryan wraps the latest in sport, from overnight footy to Super Netball to the Matildas.
• Triple-sport para-athlete Kate Naess joins us to talk about literally leaping over society’s limitations.
• Sarah Styles, Director of the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation, looks to the future and shares how we can future-proof sport for the next generation of women.
• And our listeners shout out the community sport heroes who mean the most to them.

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Ready to Play Big? Emma Race and Rana Hussain are joined by a lineup of barrier breakers in sport and media, taking everything from this weekend's footy matchups to whether pro divers' mind having wet hair all the time.

In this episode:

• ABC sports journalist Marni Vinall on AFL player moves and when we’ll see a new Matildas coach.
• Elite diver Laura Hingston answers all our questions ahead of the World Cup in Mexico.
• Track star Nana Owusu-Afriyie on The Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne.
• The Female Athlete Project CEO, Chloe Dalton OAM, on boosting opportunities for athletes.
• Rana’s 7 rules for belonging in sport.
• Your takes: Does a sporting nemesis push you to be better?
• And one for the ages—does Saturday still own sport?

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Welcome back to Play Big! Emma Race and Rana Hussain are starstruck and taking notes from a lineup of game-changers, covering everything from modern-day sports leadership to the standing rule mystery. 

In this episode: 

• Kate McCarthy breaks down the latest sports news and opens up about her life-changing ADHD diagnosis. Plus, she settles the “standing rule” mystery.
• Belinda Clark AO looks ahead to the future of cricket and gives a masterclass on modern-day leadership and when to say yes.
• Bobby McCumber speaks to the rise of women in both sports and comedy.
• Fernwood Fitness regular turned General Manager, Amanda Magnabosco shares her story.
• And… if Lady Macbeth was a WD, who’s filling out the rest of the team?

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Welcome to the very first episode of Play Big.

Emma Race and Rana Hussain are kicking things off with an all-star lineup of guests covering everything from motorsport to romance fiction in sport.

In this episode:

• Vi Truong breaks down the latest in F1.
• Mary K from Ladies Who League
• Pokhua Frimpong brings the latest in sports news
• Dr Kasey Symons dives into how sport intersects with romance fiction
• Fernwood founder Di Williams on empowering women in fitness
• Lydia Williams talks about the pressure on The Matildas
• and our fav segment – I would do anything for sport… but I won’t do that.

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On the final Morning Broads for 2024, Marieke and Michala discuss famous alumni, separating art from the artist, reflections on this year and wishes for 2025.

They are joined by hosts of the Parents, You’ve Got This podcast Christy Hopwood and Freya Owens on the festive season for parents, singer-songwriter Sarah Blasko on her inspiration for music and comedian Bridget Everett on creating and starring in Someone Somewhere.

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Shelley and Marieke chat about connecting with neighbours, petty revenge for crimes, driving lessons with your kids and ask listeners who would they pardon, if they could?

They are joined by coach and mentor Nadine Muller on her new book A Reason to Rise, comedian Geraldine Hickey on her new show Meander and retail coordinator Marianne Duval on the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre’s (QVWC) shop.

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Ella and Marieke discuss collective consciousness, formal parties, planning trips and feeling “Bah Humbug” in the festive season.

They are joined by GP Dr Preeya Alexander to discuss her work in preventative health and singers and members of Bachelor Girl Kate Ceberano and Tania Doko on the music festival Roar and their experiences in the music industry in Australia.

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Marieke and Jo discuss jobs that Jo could substitute in, moshing, commenting on other people’s appearance and etiquette around addressing acquaintances.

They are joined by the creator of Amplify Music Education Natalie Kradolfer on bringing music into schools and changing access to music in education and comedian Elouise Eftos on personal appearance and perceived attractiveness.

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Rana and Michala discuss diversity versus othering, men in top jobs, talking about your relationships and ask listeners about the ways in which they love themselves. 

They are joined by the director of the Peninsula Film Festival Meg Pascoe about the festival and this year’s program and TV presenter Lisa Millar about Muster Dogs and its upcoming reunion special.

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Michala and Rana discuss villain eras, their wins for the year, setting up friends and ask the listeners have you ever lied about your job?

They are joined by comedian Janelle Koenig on hairdressers and her teenage daughter’s beauty routine, and world champion ParaMatildas goalkeeper Katelyn Smith on their recent success and inclusivity in sports.

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