#TheHowieGames | Simon O'Donnell. A man who has lived an unbelievable sporting life. He was a VFL Footballer, a World Cup winning cricketer and became within millimetres of becoming a Melbourne Cup winning owner. In this wide-ranging...

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Where the biggest names in the world of sport go one-on-one with sports journalist Mark Howard. From ultimate highs to tear-jerking lows, Howie lifts the lid on the real stories behind the headlines. He sits down with the biggest names in Australian &amp; world sport, finding out how they started out, what makes them tick, how they deal with the big wins and the big losses, and how they take on sport and life from here.

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An Anzac Day Special. 
Howie is joined by Fox Footy host, Sarah Jones, to remember her Pop, Jack Jones - who appeared on the podcast in 2016, for episode 6. It remains one of Howie's favourites. 
The late Jack Jones played in 7 Grand Finals for the Essendon Bombers, which included 3 Premierships. Before he stepped out for the Bombers, he went to war with the 24th Infantry Battalion in New Guinea and Bougainville. His memory and recall of these times was as breathtaking as it was incredible.
He had no time to fear what was happening around him, because he was committed to looking after his mates first. And that about sums him up, you have to hear his story. 
Lest We Forget.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

209: Remembering Jack Jones with Sarah Jones (Part A)

209: Remembering Jack Jones with Sarah Jones (Part B)

Time to ride the waves of cinema with legendary storyteller, cameraman, producer, director and all round cool guy, Jack McCoy! 
Explore the creativity behind some of the most iconic surf films ever made. From shooting inside roaring wave barrels to uncovering the spiritual connection between surfers and the ocean, Jack shares tales that ride the fine line between adventure and art. 
Tune in to hear behind-the-scenes anecdotes, the evolution of surf cinematography, and how just a wicked trip to the 70's and 80's, full of surf and combi vans!
AND IT GETS EVEN BETTER... To celebrate the 25th anniversaries of Mark Occhilupo’s 1999 ASP World Title and multi award winning film The Occumentary, this legendary surf film maker and Occhilupo himself are on tour. There are 9 chances to watch the Occumentary remastered down the east coast of Australia. 
Wednesday, May 1 – The J, Noosa, Thursday, May 2  – Byron Theatre, Byron Bay, Sunday, May 5 – HOTA, Gold Coast, Wednesday, May 8 – Event Cinema, Newcastle, Thursday, May 9 - Gala Cinema, Wollongong, Friday, May 10 – Orpheum Cinema, Sydney, Saturday, May 11 – Avoca Beach Theatre, Central Coast, Wednesday, May 15 – Astor Theatre, Melbourne, Thursday May, 16 – Lorne Theatre, Surf Coast, Friday May, 17 – Lorne Theatre, Surf Coast (SOLD OUT!)
To purchase tickets, head to www.jackmccoy.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artist Series 29: Jack McCoy (Part A)

Time to ride the waves of cinema with legendary storyteller, cameraman, producer, director and all round cool guy, Jack McCoy! 
Explore the creativity behind some of the most iconic surf films ever made. From shooting inside roaring wave barrels to uncovering the spiritual connection between surfers and the ocean, Jack shares tales that ride the fine line between adventure and art. 
Tune in to hear behind-the-scenes anecdotes, the evolution of surf cinematography, and how Jack’s films have made waves both in and out of the surfing world. 
AND EVEN BETTER... To celebrate the 25th anniversaries of Mark Occhilupo’s 1999 ASP World Title and multi award winning film The Occumentary, this legendary surf film maker and Occhilupo himself are on tour. There are 9 chances to watch the Occumentary remastered down the east coast of Australia. 
Wednesday, May 1 – The J, Noosa, Thursday, May 2  – Byron Theatre, Byron Bay, Sunday, May 5 – HOTA, Gold Coast, Wednesday, May 8 – Event Cinema, Newcastle, Thursday, May 9 - Gala Cinema, Wollongong, Friday, May 10 – Orpheum Cinema, Sydney, Saturday, May 11 – Avoca Beach Theatre, Central Coast, Wednesday, May 15 – Astor Theatre, Melbourne, Thursday May, 16 – Lorne Theatre, Surf Coast, Friday May, 17 – Lorne Theatre, Surf Coast (SOLD OUT!)
To purchase tickets, head to www.jackmccoy.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artist Series 29: Jack McCoy (Part B)

Time to ride the waves of cinema with legendary storyteller, cameraman, producer, director and all round cool guy, Jack McCoy! 
Join "Howzit" Howie, as Jack calls him, as they explore the creativity behind some of the most iconic surf films ever made. From shooting inside roaring wave barrels to uncovering the spiritual connection between surfers and the ocean, Jack shares tales that ride the fine line between adventure and art. 
Tune in to hear behind-the-scenes anecdotes, the evolution of surf cinematography, and how Jack’s films have made waves both in and out of the surfing world. Whether you're a surf enthusiast or not, this episode promises an engaging adventure!
To celebrate the 25th anniversaries of Mark Occhilupo’s 1999 ASP World Title and multi award winning film The Occumentary, this legendary surf film maker and Occhilupo himself are on tour. 
There are 9 chances to watch the Occumentary remastered down the east coast of Australia. 
Wednesday, May 1 – The J, Noosa, Thursday, May 2  – Byron Theatre, Byron Bay, Sunday, May 5 – HOTA, Gold Coast, Wednesday, May 8 – Event Cinema, Newcastle, Thursday, May 9 - Gala Cinema, Wollongong, Friday, May 10 – Orpheum Cinema, Sydney, Saturday, May 11 – Avoca Beach Theatre, Central Coast, Wednesday, May 15 – Astor Theatre, Melbourne, Thursday May, 16 – Lorne Theatre, Surf Coast, Friday May, 17 – Lorne Theatre, Surf Coast (SOLD OUT!)
To purchase tickets, head to www.jackmccoy.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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