Softball Insider Podcast driven by Kumho Tyre

Travelodge Aussie Spirit captain, two-time Olympic Medalist and the all-time Australian games record holder Stacey Porter speaks to Bianca Chatfield this week on a glittering career up to this point, from humble beginnings in country NSW, all the way through to a 14-year career in the Japanese Professional League.

Cross-code Australian representative Leigh Godfrey guests on this month's Softball Insider Podcast driven by Kumho Tyre touching on her sporting background, the memorable year she represented her country for both baseball and softball within weeks of each other and how she's staying focused for the re-schedule Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games.

Janice Blackman has gone from being the ‘kid who couldn’t throw straight’ to the cusp of Olympic selection after initially making her Australian debut in 2015.

From humble beginnings in Mt Isa, Blackman says she fell into the sport that’s seen her travel around the world speaking to Bianca Chatfield on the Softball Insider Podcast driven by Kumho Tyre. 

With over 30 games for the Travelodge Aussie Spirit under her belt, Blackman again says her culture plays a massive part in her drive to be a better athlete on the diamond.

Her connection with the land she plays across the country having grown since moving from Mt Isa.

Tahli Moore went from playing international softball at the peak of her powers to being told she'd never be able to complete a push up again in the blink of an eye.

The former NSW Firestars Rookie of the Year has used softball to see the world representing Great Britain, playing NCAA ball in the States and spending time in Europe coaching and playing.

She was forced to bounce back from a potential career ending diagnosis to the cusp of playing for Australia at the Tokyo Olympic Games, Tahli's story is one not to miss!

Episode 2 of the Softball Insider Podcast Driven by Kumho Tyre, features Travelodge Aussie Spirit star pitcher Kaia Parnaby, currently getting set for another season playing professionally in Japan.

Our host Bianca Chatfield speaks with Kaia about playing in front of their own brass band, the shock amongst the Aussie Spirit following the Olympics postponement and how Kaia handled three months out of the pitcher's circle after previously only having two to three weeks off.

Softball Australia Chief Executive Officer, David Pryles, also shares some information for Clubs on the all new #BackOnBase Grants Program and how to apply next week

Check out the all new Softball Insider podcast driven by Kumho Tyre Australia, now on Apple Podcasts!

Our first episode features three-time Olympian Peta Edebone speaking 20 years on since the Sydney 2000 Games 🇦🇺🇦🇺