We have been very privileged on this podcast to hear some tremendous stories of courage.

Karen Tighe's story sits comfortably with those tales. A wonderful ABC sports broadcaster, Karen contracted encephalitis, which causes inflammation of the brain. One of the side effects is memory loss. As a broadcaster, your recall for names, dates and places is imperative.

Karen's journey back to broadcasting is one to inspire us all. ❤️

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We have been very privileged on this podcast to hear some tremendous stories of courage.

Karen Tighe's story sits comfortably with those tales. A wonderful ABC sports broadcaster, Karen contracted encephalitis, which causes inflammation of the brain. One of the side effects is memory loss. As a broadcaster, your recall for names, dates and places is imperative.

Karen's journey back to broadcasting is one to inspire us all. ❤️

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Star Wars, Pulsar's and Redback's! This is the player profile for ABC Grandstand's Karen Tighe - one of my broadcasting heros.

Here full ep next week is a really special story and one you'll want to get around.

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He was born in Texas, but landed in Melbourne and never looked back. He is one of the most remarkable stories the AFL has ever seen. 

The American Pie has wowed the jam packed MCG on the biggest of occasions, and he is grateful for every second of it. Not bad for a bloke who didn’t know how to hold a football before flying to Melbourne to sign on the dotted line. 

This tall intelligent human is a deep thinking, fun loving, curious and interested…. Aussie. That’s right, the Big Tex is an Australian Citizen. He is even making waves on his new Podcast, the Mason Cox Show. 

Tune in, as we go around the world with Mason Cox. A story that Steven Spielberg would be proud of. 

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He was born in Texas, but landed in Melbourne and never looked back. He is one of the most remarkable stories the AFL has ever seen. 

The American Pie has wowed the jam packed MCG on the biggest of occasions, and he is grateful for every second of it. Not bad for a bloke who didn’t know how to hold a football before flying to Melbourne to sign on the dotted line. 

This tall intelligent human is a deep thinking, fun loving, curious and interested…. Aussie. That’s right, the Big Tex is an Australian Citizen. He is even making waves on his new Podcast, the Mason Cox Show. 

Tune in, as we go around the world with Mason Cox. A story that Steven Spielberg would be proud of. 

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Mason Cox is the first American to ever play in the AFL and has a story that will absolutely blow your mind (and put a smile on your dial).

Before we get there though, this is the player profile of The Big Tex.

Oh and you should get your ears around Mason's podcast too - The Mason Cox Show - it's a beauty! 

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Erin Phillips is one of the world’s most successful multi-sport athletes. She has won a basketball world championship with Australia, two WNBA Championships, three AFL Premierships, two AFLW League Best and Fairests, and only now - yes now - is she about to live out her childhood dream! 

But this superstar’s beautiful story is a whole lot greater than sport.

From the grandstand as a kid watching her Dad play for Port Adelaide, to basketball stories in Israel, and a deep conversation spanning same-sex marriage and the process of IVF. 

This really is a Howie Games not to be missed. 

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Erin Phillips is one of the world’s most successful multi-sport athletes. She has won a basketball world championship with Australia, two WNBA Championships, three AFL Premierships, two AFLW League Best and Fairests, and only now - yes now - is she about to live out her childhood dream! 

But this superstar’s beautiful story is a whole lot greater than sport. 

From the grandstand as a kid watching her Dad play for Port Adelaide, to basketball stories in Israel, and a deep conversation spanning same-sex marriage and the process of IVF. 

This really is a Howie Games not to be missed. 

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The all-time best song to get the party started, Pumba, and an insatiable appetite for peanut butter!

Erin Phillips is a globetrotting, cross-code phenomenon and this is her player profile... Her full chat next week is a belter.

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"I couldn't be the person I needed to be" 

Alex Rance is one of the best AFL defenders of modern times. 

But Alex’s life has many more chapters to it than simply footy. Alex is a very deep thinker and has a wonderful ability to challenge the norm. 

From his fascinating explanation to why he gave the game away at the peak of his powers, to religion, the new school he has set up and plenty more, this is an ep to promote thought. 

Check out the remarkable school Alex has set up at https://theacademy.com.au/ 
❤️

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