The MADMEN* Podcasts

After a brief hiatus the M A D M E N are back with Episode 6 - Born to Run!

In this episode we dive into the world of athletics with three stalwarts of Australian Athletics; Mark Ladbrook, Lee Naylor & Alex Beck

With multiple Commonwealth Games, World Championships and Olympics between them, our guests talk to Simon and Jonathan about the allure of running, why it has taken such a central part in their lives, life after sport, and how Alex is preparing in his quest to qualify for his first Olympics in Tokyo in 2021.

Listen out for Lee's great story about King of the track; Carl Lewis and a porta-loo at the Atlanta Olympics!

Enjoy!

#running #athletics #olympics #tokyo #dunnies

How many parents out there have only just survived isolation thanks to wonderful content to distract their children and keep them entertained?

This week on the M A D M E N Podcast we talk to the fascinating Daley Pearson, co-founder of Ludo Studios, a multi-Emmy award winning studio in Brisbane who create (amongst other things) the international sensation that is Bluey.

Join Simon and I to hear how the show gets made, what the influences are on the creators and how a show designed for children has become popular all around the world.

A feel good story about getting out there and sharing your voice and your story and remaining authentic to yourself and your surroundings.

Another great yarn!

This week it's the turn of the AFL to return to the Australian sporting landscape. How great to see the Sherrin flying again! Another positive sign of life getting back to normal for sure.

Joining Simon and Jonathan in Episode #4 of the MADMEN Podcasts are two fascinating people, Sarah Cumming a journalist, news presenter and mother of two and her husband Stuart Dew a dual premiership-player for Port Adelaide and Hawthorn and now Head Coach for the Gold Coast Suns.

They talk about life outside the "bubble" of Sydney, guiding young athletes through the perils of social media, building culture at the Suns and navigating the road out of COVID-19.

Another great yarn!

In the next episode of the Madmen Podcast we meet the Friends of Myall Creek: a group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians raising awareness of the Myall Creek Massacre to assist in the journey of reconciliation in Australia.

To mark the 182nd Anniversary of the massacre and the 20th Anniversary of the building of a memorial at the site which was unveiled on 10th June 2000 and the Federal and State Governments adding the site to the National and State Heritage Lists

In their words: "Our firm belief is that a vital step in this journey is gaining a knowledge and understanding of the truth of our shared history."

Ngiyani winangay ganunga - we remember them.

A compelling story and an important part of our history that needs to be understood and learned from.

Joining Simon and I in Episode #2 of the MADMEN Podcasts this week are two of the really decent men of the game.

Brett Kimmorley (Noddy) was a stalwart of the New South Wales Blues and played 15 times for the Kangaroos. Christian Welch from the Melbourne Storm made his debut for the QLD Maroons in Game 3 last year and has fought back from several serious knee injuries to line up this week.

We talk about navigating the road back to playing through the COVID-19 crisis, Christian's role as Player Rep negotiating with the NRL and more importantly life after the game and how some of the biggest losses happen off the field.

A moving and inspirational chat indeed!

Simon and Jonathan are joined by Olympians Natalie Cook & Kerri Pottharst as they look back 20 years to their underdog win at the Sydney 2000 Olympics. We talk about the future of the Olympic movement, their legacy and what it means to be a role model for the next generation.