In Episode 48 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley chats with Brad Thorpe, the Canadian founder and inventor of ISOPHIT—an innovative isometric training device now used by athletes across the NBA, NFL, MLB, and elite sporting programs around the world.

Brad shares how a conversation at a Toronto gym sparked the idea, and how a simple lack of wall space led to a solution that’s now changing global training systems.

He unpacks the science behind isometrics, how ISOPHIT works across every level of sport—from teenage sprinters like Gout Gout to world champion drivers—and why it’s especially relevant for Australia’s ACL injury epidemic.

From manufacturing in China to building a grassroots movement, Brad gives a brutally honest look at the highs and lows of scaling a sports tech product, the reality of working with pro teams, and why isometric strength might be the untapped key to performance and longevity.

🧱 From big leagues to young athletes—Brad’s on a mission to make the world train smarter, not harder.

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In Episode 47 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley catches up with former AFL player turned founder James Begley for a wide-ranging chat on resilience, reinvention, and the brutal beauty of sport and business.

James opens up about discovering footy late, writing himself an AFL contract at age 15, and why his early days at St Kilda were filled with pressure, promise, and pain.

He shares the emotional decision to return home after the Bali bombings, what it meant to play for the Crows, and the moment a movie in July changed the trajectory of his life.

From backpacking in South America to co-founding Pickstar with Matthew Pavlich, James talks candidly about leaving the game feeling like a failure—and finding his voice again by building something bigger than himself.

⚡ Insightful, raw, and packed with wisdom on sport, leadership, and letting go of what no longer serves you.

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In Episode 46 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley chats with veteran broadcaster Jim Wilson—across nearly four decades of sport, news, and live radio—about his unlikely start, his passion for storytelling, and the broadcasting lessons that shaped his career.

Jim reflects on growing up on the Gold Coast, idolising his sports-mad grandfather, and declaring at age eight on a kids’ TV show that he wanted to be a sports journalist.

He shares how his voice was ‘banned from air’ at Channel Nine Sydney until two years of coaching passed the Hendo test—and why it was the best thing that ever happened to him.

From hosting Olympics and Commonwealth Games to interviewing Cathy Freeman, Kieren Perkins, and Shane Warne, Jim opens up about the emotional power of sport, how to ask the tough questions with respect, and why he can’t stand lazy broadcasting clichés (spoiler: don’t ask “how do you feel?”).

🎙️ A masterclass in authenticity, preparation, and staying human behind the mic.

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In Episode 45 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Mal Watts—CEO of the Brisbane Bullets—to talk about leadership, rebuilding a legacy club, and how basketball is booming in Australia’s fastest-growing market.

Mal opens up about taking over a team in need of a reset, why bringing Brisbane’s basketball legends back into the fold mattered, and how moving the Bullets to a new home was backed by pure data, not just gut feel.

He shares lessons from his varied career in tech, rugby, and hospitality—and why “all-in” is the only mindset if the Bullets want to reclaim their place at the top.

From high-performance centres to flame-throwers on game day, Mal talks innovation, community engagement, and the long game of building not just a winning team—but a club Brisbane can be proud of again.

🏀 A deep dive into sport, business, leadership—and why there’s always room for one more great team at Brisbane’s top table.

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In Episode 44 of Scoreboard, host Chris Titley catches up with Olympic gold medallist Rosie Popa for a beautifully honest chat about pressure, identity, and learning when to let go.

Rosie reflects on growing up surrounded by elite rowers (including her parents), missing out on Rio 2016, and how heartbreak on Valentine’s Day set her on a path that ultimately led to Tokyo glory.

She shares stories of lemon farms in South America, midnight border dashes, and rowing through a typhoon—plus how four best mates in a boat pulled off an Olympic record.

Now deep into her next chapter—MBA done, corporate career paused—Rosie talks about redefining what “healthy” looks like, sitting with discomfort, and why being still might be the bravest thing she’s done yet.

💫 A vulnerable, powerful reminder that gold medals fade—but the lessons last a lifetime.

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In Episode 43 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with rising cricket star Hugh Weibgen, fresh off his breakout Big Bash campaign, to talk backyard beginnings, captaining Australia U19s, and learning fast under stadium lights.

Hugh shares what it was like to open the batting with David Warner, debut in front of 48,000 screaming fans, and get subbed into a game after a freak injury.

He reflects on the under-15 heartbreak that lit a fire in him, how he’s chasing his Queensland Bulls debut, and the personal scoreboard moment that changed everything.

From elite routines to mastering reverse sweeps with help from Sam Billings, Hugh’s journey is full of humility, hunger, and a deep love for the game—plus a few cheeky pickleball sessions on the side.

🧢 Calm head, sharp mind, and a future that’s only just getting started.

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In Episode 42 of Scoreboard, host Chris Titley chats with WNBL CEO Jennie Sager about her whirlwind first 100 days in the role, her global career across sport, tech, and television—and how she plans to take women’s basketball in Australia to the next level.

Jennie reflects on her sliding doors moment that brought her to Australia, her start in broadcast TV, helping launch Twitter in Asia Pacific, and now blending all of that into building a league that connects deeply with fans, players, and future stars.

She unpacks everything from athlete pathways and grassroots growth to tech innovation, community engagement, and the role of marketing in making Opals household names.

With expansion plans on the horizon and a powerful leadership team (hello, Lauren Jackson), Jennie brings passion, clarity, and big vision to the job.

🗣️ Bold leadership, real talk, and a mission to turn jerseys into everyday wear and courts into communities.

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In Episode 41 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Josh Brown—the humble Queenslander turned Big Bash star—who went from indoor cricket comps and subbies 250s to smashing 60 off 23 at the Gabba on New Year’s Day.

Josh opens up about his rapid rise, being called up by the Heat, and how indoor cricket, gym sessions, and a contact lens prescription helped launch his pro career. He shares the nerves of debuting in front of 55,000, what it’s like to build your own bats at Cooper, and why dropping a catch in a final (to 55k groans) is still one of the wildest memories of his career.

He also talks fishing, toy car collecting, being mistaken for a quiet guy, and the mindset shift that helped him stop chasing the perfect innings—and start owning his role.

💥 A brutally honest and unexpectedly wholesome chat with one of cricket’s cleanest hitters and most grounded minds.

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In Episode 40 of Scoreboard, host Chris Titley chats with Clare Jamison —Team GB beach sprint rower, accountant by day, silver medallist by weekend —about her love for water, her training base in Brisbane, and why Olympic dreams are now very real.

Claire unpacks the adrenaline-fuelled world of beach sprint rowing: launching from sand, navigating waves, and sprinting to a buzzer like a lifeguard on a rescue mission.

She shares her path from Oxford Boat Race to discovering coastal rowing in a UK lockdown, and what it was like to line up against her rowing idols at the 2024 World Championships in Genoa.

From dodging trees on the Brisbane River to 3:45 a.m. alarms, Claire talks about resilience, recovery, and that buzz you get when it all comes together—even if it’s in a borrowed boat with no time to adjust the foot straps.

💡 A refreshing chat about late bloomers, Olympic dreams, and the thrill of surfing chaos with purpose.

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In Episode 39 of Scoreboard, host Chris Titley sits down with Olympian and Australian Baseball League GM Paul Gonzalez, just days after a major announcement about Brisbane 2032’s Olympic venues.

Paul reflects on his journey from gang-heavy neighbourhoods in Texas to playing professional baseball all over the world—including a stop in Brisbane that changed his life.

He opens up about wearing the green and gold at two Olympics, what beating Team Japan meant to him, and why baseball’s Olympic future still hangs in the balance for Brisbane 2032.

They dive into everything from Aussie pathways, athlete wellbeing, and transition planning to the booming rise of the ABL’s streaming platform and the business behind building a sport without mainstream backing.

From Michael Jordan stories to insights on building purpose-driven sports careers, Paul delivers wisdom, vision, and a clear-eyed take on why community—and not medals—might be the Olympics’ greatest legacy.

⚾ A masterclass in perspective, perseverance, and playing the long game—on and off the diamond.

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