The Phil Davis Podcast

We’re finishing with a bang this season with everyone’s favourite player Lenny Hayes. He shares stories from his amazing career, including THAT Grand Final, and what it was like to play with some of the greatest leaders of the modern era, in Nick Riewoldt and Luke Ball. Great way to finish season two of the Phil Davis Podcast.  

No one’s AFL contract, and decisions over their playing future, has fallen under more scrutiny than Phil’s guest this week, GWS star Josh Kelly. He shares with Phil what it’s like to have AFL clubs chasing your signature, how he made his important career decisions, and why he decided to stay in Sydney. Perfect timing to listen to his ep as the Giants, and Josh, make their finals run!

Patrick Tiernan inspired a nation with his efforts in the 10,000m in Tokyo, and this week he’s Phil’s special guest. He shares his journey to Tokyo, the art of long distance running, and his inspirational race in Tokyo where he willed himself over the finish line after dramatically collapsing on the track. 

The voice of summer, and the ABC’s most experienced cricket commentator Jim Maxwell joins Phil this week. Jim shares how he got his first job at the ABC, learning the art of cricket commentary under the great Alan McGilvray, his health challenges, and how the game of cricket has changed. If you’re a cricket tragic, THIS is the episode for you.

The AFL’s first practising orthodox Muslim, Bachar Houli, joins Phil this week. Bachar discusses his parents, who migrated to Australia from Lebanon in the 70s, the importance of his faith, and how that has affected his football career. Praying five times a day while playing in the AFL is quite the juggling act! Bachar has also been a part of three flags with Richmond, and the gents take some time to discuss how Bachar became one of the most decorated half-back the game has seen.

As AFL fans, we are bombarded with tales, books, and interviews from the greats of the game. The 300 gamers. But what is it like to be the 18th man picked? How does that pressure impact on a young player? Brandon Jack dealt with that pressure his entire career, on top of being the son of Garry Jack, and the brother of Kieran. He joins Phil to discuss those pressures, and his journey from football to journalism, which has led him to writing his recent book, titled 28.

A man who talked the talk, but more importantly, walked the walk on the AFL field, Jason Akermanis joins Phil this week. Jason shares stories about his troubled upbringing and his insecurities, before launching into some cracking stories and insights about the legendary Brisbane team he won three premierships with. One of the greatest entertainers in sport does just that this episode. Strap in for Aker!

Number one draft pick, NBA rings, partying in Las Vegas - Andrew Bogut has done it all in the world of basketball. He joins Phil this week to discuss his extraordinary career, before sharing his thoughts on the current basketball landscape here in Australia, and how our Boomers are shaping up ahead of Tokyo. A MUST LISTEN for any Aussie basketball fan.

Four clubs, four states. Sydney ruckman and AFL journeyman Tom Hickey joins Phil to discuss his unique footy career, how he separates footy from his personal life, and his passion for sustainability and climate action.

Unfortunately, a bye week of sorts is upon us as many parts of the country go into lockdown. Because of this, we’ve had to put a brief pause on recording, but don’t worry, we’ll be fresh and ready to launch into the second half of the season as soon as possible with new episodes. Until then though, enjoy some of our previous chats which you can find on the ABC listen app, or wherever you get your podcasts.