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In Episode 52 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley catches up with Olympic gold medallist and world record holder Zac Stubblety-Cook to dive deep into performance, perfectionism, and finding freedom through pressure.

Zac opens up about his journey to Tokyo, why winning gold felt more like relief than euphoria, and how journaling, process, and purpose helped shape his path.

He unpacks the 2020 Olympic postponement, training through backyard pools and lockdowns, and the unexpected mental reset that made him faster, smarter, and more grounded.

From breaking world records to mastering the art of the final 50 metres, Zac reflects on being “unconsciously competent” in Tokyo, the emotional weight of returning for Paris, and the evolving meaning of success as he eyes a decade in elite swimming.

🏊 A thoughtful, technical, and refreshingly honest look at what it takes to chase greatness—and stay in love with the sport while doing it.

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In Episode 51 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley chats with Mitch Dyer—the voice of Australian athletics in 2025—about calling his way into the nation’s sporting conversation, from viral catchphrases to life-changing commentary boxes.

Mitch shares how he went from a distance-running string bean to a carpenter, to a broadcaster chasing races across Europe and sleeping in airports to get his shot.

He opens up about working with Bruce McAvaney, learning the art of the perfect call, and the nerves (and instinct) behind “Gout of this world”.

From growing up in a family of walkers to standing in a Paris Olympic stadium realising he’d built a life he never saw coming, Mitch reflects on the power of preparation, persistence, and just being yourself—even when the mic’s live and the clock’s ticking.

🎤 Grit, gratitude, and the voice behind the vibe of Australian athletics.

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In Episode 50 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Tim Franklin—coach, endurance athlete, and one of only a handful of people to run around the world—to unpack a 26,245 km journey that changed far more than his GPS location.

Tim shares the moment that sparked it all in the Simpson Desert, his obsession with numbers, the realities of crew life, and why the running was actually the easy part.

He talks about self-funding the adventure, battling sleep deprivation, and the unexpected emotional crash that came once the finish line crowd disappeared.

Mid-run, Tim received the news that his father was terminally ill. What followed wasn’t just a return home—it became his scoreboard moment.

It turned a record chase into a journey of legacy, purpose, and presence.

💥 Candid, confronting, and quietly inspiring—this one’s about more than distance. It’s about what you do when the goalposts shift and the only way forward is through.

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In Episode 49 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with five-time Olympian and beach volleyball gold medallist Nat Cook for a high-energy, deeply personal chat about resilience, mindset, and creating opportunity—for herself and now for the next generation.

Nat opens up about the early days, selling 486 Yatala pies to fund her first tour, finding her “posture of winning,” and why she trains athletes to think beyond the scoreboard.

From Sydney gold to her current work with the Aussie Athlete Fund, Nat shares what it means to stay ready, rise after failure, and keep showing up—even when it hurts.

She also dives into her role in Brisbane 2032, her obsession with gold (yes, even gold Palmolive soap), and the moment in Bondi when she looked to the sky and said, “Not today”—turning heartbreak from Atlanta into Olympic triumph.

🌟 A powerful story of purpose, persistence, and playing the long game—on and off the sand.

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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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