The Howie Games (AUS)

"My saving grace was I was completely oblivious to what other people expected me to do" 

#TheHowieGames | Dan MacPherson is the type of person we love on this podcast. 

When he is asked whether he can do something, he says 'yeah, no worries, I can do that', then goes and learns how to do it. 

In Dan's world, this involves things like as a teenager, stepping on to the Neighbours set as an actor, when he wasn't really one at that point. It means saying yes to starring in musicals, then learning to sing. Being cast as an action figure, then working with special forces type dudes to learn how to fire guns and blow up buildings. Easy peasy! 

This is an in-depth look at the life of an actor. From the lows of constant rejection at auditions to the thrill of landing the gig that takes your career to the next level...and plenty of sport as well!

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#TheHowieGames | Dan MacPherson has come a long way since he first stepped foot onto Ramsey St, but have the bright lights of Hollywood blinded this superstar's affection for pineapple on pizza? I guess we'll find out...

Enjoy Dan's Player Profile!

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Jess Fox is a goat of her sport. The dominant figure in slalom canoeing, she recently had all of Australia on their feet as she claimed her first Olympic gold medal. How good! 

Jess's full ep drops next Thursday. Here is her chocolate lave cake-inspired player profile.

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#TheHowieGames | Ep 1 of the Howie games artist series features singer/songwriter extraordinaire Paul Kelly.

A conversation where footy, cricket, and music wind together to tell the story of Paul's phenomenal career.

From sending a song to Bradman and the inspiration behind some of his biggest hits, Paul also exclusively unveils his brand new single about AFL star Eddie Betts for the very first time.

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#TheHowieGames | Ep 1 of the Howie games artist series features singer/songwriter extraordinaire Paul Kelly.

Get to know another side of the great man with some short sharp questions...here is his Player Profile! 

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#TheHowieGames | Dual triathlon world champion Emma Carney is the most single-minded athlete this podcast had ever featured.

Her iron-willed determination to win put her at odds with organisations and individuals throughout her career. She never once backed down from her pursuit of victory.

This incessant drive towards perfection still dominates her life today.

Check out Emma's captivating book, Hard Wired: Life, Death and Triathlon.

This is the story of a truly phenomenon athlete.

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"I wanted to win so much it nearly killed me"

#TheHowieGames | Dual triathlon world champion Emma Carney is the most single-minded athlete this podcast had ever featured.

Her iron-willed determination to win put her at odds with organisations and individuals throughout her career. She never once backed down from her pursuit of victory.

This incessant drive towards perfection still dominates her life today.

Check out Emma's captivating book, Hard Wired: Life, Death and Triathlon.

This is the story of a truly phenomenon athlete.

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"I wanted to win so much it nearly killed me"

#TheHowieGames | Dual triathlon world champion Emma Carney is the most single-minded athlete this podcast had ever featured.

Her iron-willed determination to win put her at odds with organisations and individuals throughout her career. She never once backed down from her pursuit of victory.

This incessant drive towards perfection still dominates her life today.

Check out Emma's captivating book, Hard Wired: Life, Death and Triathlon.

This is the story of a truly phenomenon athlete.

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Emma Carney is a dual triathlon World Champion. 

Her desire to win was so strong, it literally nearly killed her. This is the story of a truly phenomenal, strong-willed, win at all costs athlete. 

Her full episode is out next week, enjoy Emma's Player Profile. 

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#TheHowieGames | Majak Daw is a man with a truly incredible story to tell. It is chronicled in his new book, Majak, By Majak Daw and Heath O'Loughlin, and told in part in this episode.

From being forced to flee his homeland, to the struggles of life in a new country, racism, the inclusion of sport, and Maj's mental health battles, the telling of this story by Maj has taken more courage than anything displayed on a football field.

At times hard to listen to, Maj's story is both heartbreaking and uplifting. Share it with those you love. It's full of so many important messages. 

Give your loved ones a hug. Check-in with your mates. Help someone that needs a hand.??

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