In this episode, Ben is joined by Sir Nicholas Mostyn from the Movers & Shakers podcast (UK), Associate Professor Natalie Allen from The University of Sydney, and Greg Howe, Director of Howe Jenkin, to explore how sport and exercise can improve quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s Disease.

With Sir Nicholas visiting Australia, the group compares UK and Australian approaches to physical activity and Parkinson’s care, discussing innovative programs, research findings, and real world success stories.

Professor Allen shares over two decades of research into the benefits of exercise for Parkinson’s, while Sir Nicholas offers personal insights into the Movers & Shakers movement, bringing Parkinson’s awareness to the forefront and advocating for better access to services.

Movers and Shakers finds six friends – Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer MBE, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman – gathered in a Notting Hill pub to discuss the realities of life with Parkinson’s. And maybe find a few silver linings!

SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/4dipKcMG0IocnGsdRmB2nJ

APPLE https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/movers-and-shakers-a-podcast-about-life-with-parkinsons/id1677410087

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU6BG1KBP3Y&list=RDQU6BG1KBP3Y&start_radio=1

Movers & Shakers ” We Will Survive” (the Parky mix) https://www.youtube.com/@MoversShakers-qo3ly

Website: https://www.moversandshakerspodcast.com/

Podcast Award https://parkinsonseurope.org/parkinsonslife/movers-and-shakers-podcast-wins-top-award/

Parky Charter https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/get-involved/campaign/politics-lobbying/the-parky-charter

https://www.sydney.edu.au/medicine-health/about/our-people/academic-staff/natalie-allen.html

https://hookedonsport.com.au/sport-exercise-parkinsons-disease-insights-from-uk-and-australia/

Parkinson’s Australia https://www.parkinsons.org.au

Parkinson’s Foundation (USA) – Parkinson’s Exercise Recommendations https://www.parkinson.org/sites/default/files/documents/parkinsons_exercise_recommendations_infographic_2025.pdf

Parliamentary Friends of Parkinson’s https://www.parkinsons.org.au/parliamentary-friends-of-parkinsons/

The Walking Football Association https://thewfa.co.uk/partnership-between-parkinsons-uk-and-the-wfa-helps-more-people-with-parkinsons-get-into-walking-football/

How ping pong is helping Parkinson’s disease patients https://www.cairnslocalnews.com.au/how-ping-pong-is-helping-parkinson-s-disease-patients-2025-04-19

PingPongParkinson® https://www.pingpongparkinson.com.au/

Ping Pong https://www.parkinsons.org.au/information-hub/exercise/ping-pong/

Non – Contact Boxing https://www.parkinsons.org.au/information-hub/exercise/boxing/

Tai Chi https://www.parkinsons.org.au/information-hub/complementary-therapies/

Exercise https://www.parkinsons.org.au/information-hub/exercise/types/

Dance https://www.parkinsons.org.au/information-hub/exercise/dance-for-parkinsons/

PD Warrior Program https://pdwarrior.com/

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It's farewell to an extraordinary year in South Australian sport.

We look back on 2025 to find the best moments in SA sport. 15 special moments for all to enjoy!

A safe and prosperous New Year to you. Thanks for listening, we look forward to your company again in 2026.

Ben, Sophie and Wallace

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CAITLIN ADAMS https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3e6b4d33-c1e2-4a0b-a4d0-9067049c58d4.mp3 Hooked on Sport

ONE-DAY CRICKET CUP FINAL https://youtu.be/CSPr9NHB1CY?si=QLBLCk1HLlWHv_kE Cricket.com.au

SHOWDOWN https://share.google/EJCS1RrSkXWugJhxv AFL

STURT FOOTBALL https://youtu.be/WC2-u2oYiF0?si=wm9F773W3JCMLU6X Aus2win

BRYCE COTTON https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19WGAwaugu/?mibextid=wwXIfr 7 News

LACROSSE SA https://www.youtube.com/live/oF9JJrbiHvM?si=JgQNETbCIUdzADyu Australian Lacrosse Network

SOFTBALL SA https://www.youtube.com/live/Sw4J2wrtcrs?si=JdJboeuYx2r1UcVN Spacequake Sports

ADELAIDE LIGHTNING https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15vTyxi1Y7/?mibextid=wwXIfr Nine News

ALEX CAREY https://youtu.be/912v-xrl0fk?si=cj2XDDJ3i3an6wV Fox Cricket

JESS STENSON https://runwithitpod.podbean.com/e/40-jess-stenson-%E2%80%93-new-australian-marathon-record-holder/ Run With It Podcast

SHEFFIELD SHIELD https://youtu.be/7WfEIQJDs3E?si=Q58wp4z4vxSJksXG Cricket.com.au

JAMIE MELHAM https://youtu.be/sQhWosFlrg4?si=wTIBq0zad-VGo88I Horse Racing NZ

TRAVIS HEAD https://youtu.be/3g6FaiZ0Juw?si=xTz4259S1Xdt92ql Fox Cricket

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In our final GOLF Edition for 2025, we take a look at the North Adelaide Redevelopment Plans, catch up with two of SA's young guns, Brooks is departing LIV, and our Course in Focus is the beautiful South Lakes GC at Goolwa.

(00:26) Christmas 2025!

(02:56) Australia wraps up The Ashes at the stunning Adelaide Oval

(09:00) North Adelaide GC Redevelopment Plans

(19:32) Brooks Koepka departs LIV

(22:37) Jack Thompson

(23.31) Raegan Denton

(26:35) Course in Focus - South Lakes GC, Goolwa

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For the first time in 15 years, former Australian cricketer Andrew “Digger” Hilditch opens up about his career as a player, administrator and his controversial stint as Cricket Australia’s chairman of selectors.

Hilditch shares the back story to his powder-keg dismissal for handled the ball against Pakistan in 1979.

And speaks about his 18 years as a national cricket selector, which featured one of Australia’s most successful on-field eras in history, but also a devastating home Ashes loss in 2010/11.

And he addresses with incredible class the extraordinary media scrutiny placed on him and his family as Australia transitioned out of the Steve Waugh era.

His insight into the current state Australian cricket is as sharp as ever.

This is Andrew Hilditch as you’ve never heard him before. And may never hear again.     

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• Ben Hook - Host
• Sophie Hilditch - Host
• Wallace Long - Producer

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(00:26) Welcome

(03:20) Ben's Best and Sophie's Star

(08:10) The Ashes

(21.15) Adelaide Strikers WBBL

(25.30) Jamie Panelli - Australia IMC Over-40s T20 World Cup Champions

(44:36) Local Cricket Wrap

(48:40) Community Player of the Week

(50:20) Hooked on Sport 'Cricketer of the Year'                 

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Ben and Wallace review the Australian Open, looking at how Royal Melbourne played, and how the South Australians performed.

They reflect on what was a sensational week for Australian golf, a worthy Champion, and Ben lets you know where he believes the Australian Open should be played after 2026.

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Jack Buchanan, with the best score on Day 3 has shot up the Australian Open leaderboard.

Over 30,000 were there to witness another spectacular day at Royal Melbourne.

Sophie speaks with Jack after his amazing round, shares with us Rory's thoughts on his round today, and catches up with Adrian Wickstein from Golf Australia.

We finish with Sophie's insights on the course and let's us know where birdies will come from on Day 4.

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The weather on Day 2 at The Australian Open was in stark contrast to Day 1.

The big crowd saw a large contingent of them following the feature group of Min Woo Lee, Adam Scott and Rory McIlroy.

We check in on the South Australian's scores and catch up for a chat with SA amateur golfers, SA greenkeepers and some SA friends.  

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With seven South Australians in the field at this week's Australian Open, Sophie and Wallace are on the ground at Royal Melbourne GC, reporting on all things South Australia.

This Day 1 recap looks at how the South Aussies performed. And Sophie gets to chat with a few of them after their rounds.

South Australians in the field - Stephen Leaney, Wade Ormsby, Jack Buchanan, Jack Thompson, Jak Carter, Lachlan Barker and Adam Bland.         

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(00:28) Welcome

(02:10) Sophie's Star & Ben's Best

(05:27) Australian PGA Review

(14.30) Australian PGA - The South Aussies

(17:05) Race to CME Globe

(18:35) WPGA NSW Open Qualifiers - The South Aussies

(20:20) Australian Open Preview

(29:15) Course in Focus - Tanunda Pines GC

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