The Howie Games

From a country town in New South Wales to the bright lights of the NBA, Jock Landale’s path has been anything but ordinary. It’s a story shaped by perseverance, self-belief and a deep connection to where it all began.

Jock speaks candidly about what it means to represent Australia, the mental edge that powered the Boomers to their historic first Olympic medal, and how that moment changed the way he handles expectation and pressure. Plus the big NBA deal that came with it.

Now competing on basketball’s biggest stage in the US, there have been setbacks, and plenty of  unseen work, all done with an inner confidence required to trust himself when everything was on the line. 

Honest, reflective and full of insight, this Howie Games conversation delivers heart, perspective and lessons earned the hard way - one you gotta hear from start to finish.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR one and all, and another huge thanks for listening to the show for 2025! Bring on 2026!!

We’re bringing in the new year with one of the best and brightest Australians we’ve had on the Howie Games.

From pulling on the green and gold to taking on America in the NBA, Jock’s journey is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when hard work meets belief. A proud Australian Boomer, he opens up on what representing his country truly means, the mindset that delivered Australia’s first Olympic medal in men’s basketball, and why staying connected to home still matters, no matter how far the game takes you. But before we get into his journey, get to know Jock. A bloody good bloke, who is resilient and talented... 

His full episode is one not to miss.

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To round out a massive year, Howie gives his take on his highlights of the Howie Games in 2025. The moments, the laughs, the honesty and the champions that made it such a special year.

From eight-time world champion Steph Gilmore, to one of Australia’s brightest young stars, Oscar Piastri, ahead of a huge year at McLaren. Premiership coach Chris Fagan and NRL Immortal Wally Lewis.

There were laughs and unbelievable stories with Jason “Dizzy” Gillespie, powerful lessons in resilience with Alex Carey, and one of the most raw and impactful episodes in Howie Games history with Stuart MacGill.

Plus, the Howie Games Diaries came to life, with Scott Pendlebury opening up on his 20th pre-season, Joe McGuire taking us inside the Ohio State Buckeyes, and Mitch Starc and Alex Carey delivering an all-access, never-heard-before countdown to the Ashes.

If you’ve missed any of these, now’s the time. Perfect listening for the holidays, whether you’re on the road, in the gym or getting things done around home.

All links and episodes here:

Episode 229: Steph Gilmore

Episode 234: Oscar Piastri

Episode 233: Chris Fagan

Episode 238: Wally Lewis

Episode 240: Jason Gillespie

Episode 243: Stuart MacGill

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Four absolute pillars of Australian cricket! The skipper Pat Cummins, the second-highest wicket-taker in Australian Test history Nathan Lyon, and the fast-bowling enforcers Mitch Starc and Josh Hazlewood.

More than 1,500 Test wickets between them, countless Ashes stories, and a bond forged through years of shared spells, shared planes and shared pressure.

We hear from the four great mates like never before. From first memories of each other, Ashes moments, and the stats that actually matter inside the change rooms.

It’s relaxed, honest and full of laughs. Plenty of banter, plenty of insight, and a rare look behind the curtain at the group that led Australia’s Ashes defence.

An early Christmas present for Howie Games listeners and cricket tragics alike.
Hope you love it as much as Howie does. 🏏

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Steve Smith, the star of Episode 105 of The Howie Games, returns for a special Ashes deep dive.

One of the greatest players Australia has ever produced sits down for an honest, thoughtful and fascinating look at the contest that has shaped so much of his career: the Ashes.

Across this special, thanks to Kayo, Smithy opens up on the moments that defined him, the magic of 2019, the battles that pushed him to the edge, the celebrations that live on forever, and the sting of defeat that still lingers.

He shares how he trains for longevity, why New York life helps him disappear into the crowd, and how the weight of expectation sits on the shoulders of a current champion.

A champion of the game, back for another chapter and a rare insight into what the Ashes really mean to him.

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"If you see something, do something."

In one of the most powerful and heartfelt conversations we’ve ever shared on The Howie Games, AFL great and friend Brad Johnson opens up about his recent battle with cancer, not for sympathy, but in the hope that his story can help others navigate their own tough moments, or support loved ones walking that path.

Johno is one of those rare people who genuinely lifts the room the moment he walks in. His energy, his warmth, his positivity are all infectious. But this year, he was forced into a fight he never saw coming.

For the first time - with the aim of helping others - he speaks openly about the fear, the uncertainty and the lessons learned along the way. And he offers three simple but vital guiding principles that carried him through.

This is a conversation about vulnerability and strength… and about the power of positivity in the face of adversity. 

Whether you or someone you love is facing a health battle, or you simply need a reminder of what really matters, this special episode with Brad Johnson is one you won’t forget.

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The very first guest on The Howie Games is back on the show... 3,357 days later!

More than nine years after he helped launch this little podcast, Gilly returns to the crease. From the cricket field to the commentary box… all the way to the agave fields of Mexico. Gilly talks about life after the game, how a simple curiosity turned into a tequila business, and why building something real still matters.

There are reflections on Shane Warne, lessons learned through COVID about connection and community, and the shift from being a player to being the voice behind the mic.

Gilly also goes deep on family, how relationships evolve as your kids grow, the art of staying connected, what a long and successful marriage has taught him, and the joy of watching his children chase their own passions.

It’s classic Gilly, thoughtful, humble, inquisitive.

The first guest ever… back for another chapter!

Get a hold of Gilly’s finest work of El Arquero here

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The very first guest on The Howie Games is back on the show... 3,357 days later!

More than nine years after he helped launch this little podcast, Gilly returns to the crease. From the cricket field to the commentary box… all the way to the agave fields of Mexico. Gilly talks about life after the game, how a simple curiosity turned into a tequila business, and why building something real still matters.

There are reflections on Shane Warne, lessons learned through COVID about connection and community, and the shift from being a player to being the voice behind the mic.

Gilly also goes deep on family, how relationships evolve as your kids grow, the art of staying connected, what a long and successful marriage has taught him, and the joy of watching his children chase their own passions.

It’s classic Gilly, thoughtful, humble, inquisitive.

The first guest ever… back for another chapter!

Get a hold of Gilly’s finest work of El Arquero here

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Return guest Adam Gilchrist is back with an update on life and his quest to build a tequila empire.

Yes, Australia’s greatest wicket-keeper-batsman is now the king of tequila!

But before we get to that, here’s something we didn’t have when Gilly first joined us all those years ago as guest #1: his very own Player Profile.

¡Salud!

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After 100 days of build-up, planning, sacrifice and anticipation… it’s finally here. The Ashes.

Mitch Starc and Alex Carey take you straight to Perth and inside Game Day like never before. From the restless night before, to the moment to the first ball, to the quiet recovery after a bruising Day 1, this is the unfiltered mindset and minute-by-minute rhythm of two professionals living one of the biggest days in recent Australian cricket.

And then comes that fast bowling. Mitch Starc unleashes one of the most devastating fast-bowling performances in recent memory. It was a display that will sit proudly in Ashes folklore for years to come. Beside him every step of the way is Alex Carey, providing the calm, sharp, steady presence that helps drive Australia’s perfect start to the series. 

It’s raw. It’s revealing. It’s everything we love about sport, pressure, preparation, passion, delivered with unparalleled access.

And to conclude the series, another huge thanks to Kez and Starcy for opening the doors and bringing us along for the ride.

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