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7amImane Khelif and the scrutiny of female athletes’ bodiesThis year’s Olympics has been phenomenal for women in sport.Paris 2024 also set a milestone as the first Olympics to achieve full gender parity on the field of play.But these achievements have been overshadowed by the abuse levelled at two female boxers who both clinched their first olympic medals over unfounded speculation about their sex.One of the boxers, Imane Khelif, has spoken out several times in the face of it all.The saga is fuelled by a current moral panic about ‘fairness’ in women’s sport – but it’s also part...2024-08-1116 min
The StarWell FoundationThe StarWell Foundation Ep 6 (Season Finale!) The StarWell Foundation is a production of OMV Podcast The night of the big StarWell Fundraising Gala is now while the StarWell team makes some last minute adjustments and the fate of Mary's department rides on her shoulders.Inspired by “The Villain Wrangler” community thread on tumblr Featuring voice actorsKae Giroux Brett KelleyMike DavisKaine WinnegJon YorkJennifer RawlingsRemani LizanaColin VignaultKT Baldassaro Sarah Gherri Joe Van...2024-01-2554 min
The StarWell FoundationThe StarWell Foundation Ep 5 The StarWell Foundation is a production of OMV Podcast What comicbook story is complete without a game changing weapon? And a multi-pronged plan is hatched.Inspired by “The Villain Wrangler” community thread on tumblr Featuring voice actorsKae GirouxBrett KelleyBob SavageMike DavisKaine WinnegJon YorkJennifer RawlingsDanielle SquiersRemani LizanaColin VignaultKT BaldassaroSarah GherriJoe Van AllenKrist...2024-01-2541 min
The StarWell FoundationThe StarWell Foundation Ep 4 The StarWell Foundation is a production of OMV Podcast "No more Villains will work with you." Crushed, Mary tries to find a way to get back in the criminals good graces. Inspired by “The Villain Wrangler” community thread on tumblr Featuring voice actorsKae GirouxBrett KelleyBob SavageMike DavisKaine WinnegJon YorkJennifer RawlingsDanielle SquiersRemani LizanaColin VignaultKT Baldass...2024-01-2537 min
Opinions May VaryThe StarWell Foundation Episode 5 (an OMV Podcast production) The StarWell Foundation is a production of OMV Podcast What comicbook story is complete without a game changing weapon? And a multi-pronged plan is hatched. Inspired by “The Villain Wrangler” community thread on tumblr Featuring voice actors Kae Giroux Brett Kelley Bob Savage Mike Davis Kaine Winneg Jon York Jennifer Rawlings Danielle Squiers Remani Lizana Colin Vignault KT Baldassaro Sarah Gherri Joe Van Allen Kristen Chesler Sam Harris Fried Jeremy Ruiter Fahad Rahmat Ian Patriarca Jeremy Ruiter Steph MacGillivary Michelle Arslan music by Kevin Mason Jett Andrade Mike Forgette Fiverr artists Eyegore @yevgeny666 Harshit K @hkhoja1 Ppp Studio @bimbim22 Antonio R @antoniob...2023-12-2441 min
ParenthoodAre you a Premature Parent too? with Sam SquiersI sat down with Sam Squiers, award winning sports presenter and ambassador for the Miracle Babies Foundation to discuss her premature journey. Her daughter Immi was born at 32 weeks. We chat about:🎙 Sam’s journey with pre-eclampsia🎙 Sam's harrowing birth story; both Sam and Immi nearly didn’t survive🎙 Mum guilt and the mixed emotions of being a premature parent🎙 The greatest lessons from Sam's premature journeyand so much more…For more on Sam visit Instagram @samsquiersA huge shout out t...2023-11-231h 04
Opinions May VaryThe StarWell Foundation Episode 4 (an OMV Podcast production) The StarWell Foundation is a production of OMV Podcast "No more Villains will work with you." Crushed, Mary tries to find a way to get back in the criminals good graces. Inspired by “The Villain Wrangler” community thread on tumblr Featuring voice actors Kae Giroux Brett Kelley Bob Savage Mike Davis Kaine Winneg Jon York Jennifer Rawlings Danielle Squiers Remani Lizana Colin Vignault KT Baldassaro Nichele Herrick Sarah Gherri Joe Van Allen Kristen Chesler Sam Harris Fried Kamilla Cheskiewicz Edward Gogolski Jesper Barber Jeremy Ruiter Ian Patriarca Fahad Rahmat Love Milta vargas music by Kevin Mason Christina Pepper Jett Andrade Mike Forge...2023-11-2237 min7amThe Matildas will have to battle friends and rivals to winFor the first time ever, Australia has reached the final four of a World Cup.Tonight, the Matildas face some familiar foes when they go up against England in Sydney.Many in the Matildas squad play club football in England, and in some cases they’ll be going toe-to-toe with their club teammates.So, will close knowledge and home advantage give Australia the edge to defeat the European champions?Today, Fox Sports News presenter and women's sports advocate Sam Squiers, on the battle ahead for the Matildas....2023-08-1518 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersMichelle JennekeMichelle Jenneke captured the attention of the world as the "Dancing Hurdler" when a video of her energetic pre-race warm-up dance at the 2012 Junior World Championships in Barcelona became viral. However, there is much more to than just her dance moves, both on and off the track. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-02-2450 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersThe Difference Between Being Sexual & Being Sexualised with Renee GracieON HER MIND RENEE GRACIE BONUS | Sam Squiers continues her chat with former racing driver turned OnlyFans star Renee Gracie. In this 'On Her Mind' special Renee chats about the sexualisation of women in sport, the responsibility of social media apps to protect women and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-02-1618 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersSupercars to Sex Work - The Renee Gracie storySam Squiers enters some unfamiliar territory as she sits down with Supercars drive turned sex worker Renee Gracie.Renee discusses competing against boys at a very young age (6:30), and what led to her meteoric rise, from go-carts to driving a Porsche on the professional racing circuit (11:15).She outlines the journey she took with Simona De Silvestro, spearheading an all-female Supercars team (17:45), and is circumspect when it comes to those David Reynolds' 'Pussy Wagon' comments (28:32). Supercars didn't bring any financial security, but OnlyFans did, and Renee is very open when it comes to her...2023-02-091h 07
On Her Game with Sam SquiersCorrect the InternetSam Squiers chats with Rebecca Sowden about the 'Correct the Internet' campaign that is trying to fix the gendered bias that we've inadvertently caused on the World Wide Web. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-02-0215 min
On Her Game with Sam Squiers"No one should be ashamed of what their body can do" - Julia RobinsonRugby league star Julia Robinson has been a lightning rod for public opinion in her short but illustrious rugby league career so far. She sat down with Sam Squiers to explain how she found the sport quite late in life and what it's like having an army lifer for a mum (5:42)! Julia then explains how she was caught in a social media firestorm simply because she has some very useful muscles (21:16). When you get such vocal support from Sally Pearson and Libby Trickett you know you're doing something special and the #showyourmuslces campaign (26:03...2023-01-2641 min
On Her Game with Sam Squiers"No physical issue, no doubt about that" - Adam PeacockSam Squiers welcomes tennis commentator Adam Peacock to On Her Mind to break down the age old debate about women playing three sets as opposed to five at Grand Slam tournaments, and how it relates to equal pay. They add some nuance to the debate and wonder how five sets might work in the women's game, and whether tennis fans and players would actually want it to happen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-01-1920 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersCayla George on Gifting Children, Revealing Bodysuits & Liz Cambage.Opals star Cayla George might be the most open woman Sam Squiers has ever spoken to! No topic is off-limits and she goes into great detail on her relationship with Liz Cambage as well as the embarrassingly bad bodysuits from the last Olympics. It's a story no one has heard before! Cayla talks about leaving home and going to the AIS as a 15 year old (7:11), starting out in the green and gold and why she decided to forgo college in the US, despite plenty of offers (14:05). The new mum talks about being a...2023-01-121h 06
On Her Game with Sam Squiers"The Dreaded R Word" - a new Alyssa Healy episodeSam Squiers welcomes Alyssa Healy back, three years after she appeared on the pilot episode of On Her Game.The Aussie skipper, keeper and star batter gives some behind the scenes recollections of her record-breaking World Cup performance on home soil (4:12), including Meg Lanning's Katy Perry fan-girl moment (7:08). She fends off any talk of retirement, and why FOMO means it'll be a long time yet before she hangs up the pads. Healy discusses what's needed to take women's cricket to even loftier heights (16:06) and what her future holds (20:05) as well as the all-important...2023-01-0524 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersCricketer Alyssa Healy, from March 2020Alyssa Healy was the very first guest on the 'On Her Game' podcast and we've re-published this episode from 2020 to go alongside a brand new conversation Sam just had, celebrating a very busy three years. Enjoy both, as Alyssa brings her unique spin on her life on and off the cricket field. Losing her sister as a teenager gave Australian cricketer Alyssa Healy a valuable sense of perspective on life. Alyssa joins host & sports journalist Sam Squiers to discuss what she learned by growing up playing with boys, the impact of losing her sister as a teenager...2023-01-0547 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersThe Top 5 Revealed - Best moments in Women's sport for 2022Sam Squiers and LiSTNR news editor Amy Goggins reveal their Top 5 moments for women in sport in 2022. And no break for Sam, she's back next week with a return appearance from her first ever guest!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-12-2927 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersBest Moments for Women in Sport in 2022 - Honourable mentionsSam Squiers welcomes in LiSTNR News editor Amy Goggins to discuss the best moments in women's sport in 2022.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-12-2225 min
On Her Game with Sam Squiers"My attitude was horrendous" - Chloe LogarzoSam Squiers sits down with Matildas star Chloe Logarzo, who travelled an unconventional path to becoming a regular - and then a star - in the national setup. Chloe walks us through her meteoric rise, before falling prey to what she called a horrendous attitude (8:28), which cost her a spot at the 2015 World Cup and derailed her career. She then explains how a football prodigy ends up as a full-time landscaper (13:15), and then how she found her way back to playing all around the world (15:41), and finding her way to Olympics and World Cups. ...2022-12-151h 06
On Her Game with Sam Squiers"All codes need to lose the arrogance" - AFLW schedulingIn this episode Sam Squiers sits down with Sarah Olle to discuss the AFLW's ambitious scheduling in 2022 - staging two complete seasons in one calendar year - and any knock-on effects it created. This conversation also delves into how this decision created challenges for other female leagues like the WBBL and the W-league. Could the NRLW learn from the way the AFLW has mixed things up and has the clogged sporting calendar started to impact traditional Summer fixtures like Test Cricket? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-12-0825 min
On Her Game with Sam Squiers"Everyone in golf should be ashamed of what has happened the last 30 years" - Karen LunnKaren Lunn is among a small group of women who have paved the way for Aussie women golfers in the 21st century, winning major European tour events across a 26 year career. Karen spoke to Sam Squiers about growing up in the country, and the advantages that came with that (2:10), bypassing city life in Australia and heading straight to Europe (11:37) to pursue her golfing dream. She spoke about how excited it was to be able to support her sister's professional golfing aspirations (18:40), her own meteoric success and then her ability to tournaments 26 years apart (22:45). ...2022-12-011h 02
On Her Game with Sam Squiers"We are losing women from our professional game" - Understanding the NRLW CBAWe interrupt our regular transmission for an urgent discussion of the NRLW Collective Bargaining Agreement, which is being negotiated between the NRL and the Rugby League Players Association as we speak. Sam Squiers welcomes Channel 7 sports journo Katie Brown to break it all down. Schedule, sponsorship, minimum wage and pregnancy policy are all on the table - and a whole lot more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-11-2426 min
On Her Game with Sam Squiers"It's about bloody time" - Wimbledon scraps its white undies policySam Squiers isn't afraid to open up and discuss taboo topics and for this episode she is joined by veteran radio journalist Amy Goggins to dig into Wimbledon's decision to finally scrap the mandatory white undergarments policy. They discuss the absurdity of the rule in the first place and then branch out to discuss the continued use of white uniforms in football, rugby, rugby league, netball and cricket and the implications this has on female athletes at all levels of competition. Yes this episode includes a frank conversation about women's periods and how that affects...2022-11-1716 min
On Her Game with Sam Squiers"At 30 metres underwater the pressure is 4 times greater" - Amber BourkeEver wondered how human beings can dive more than 60 metres underwater, without an oxygen tank? Or how you can survive without breathing for six minutes or more? Free diving champion Amber Bourke will answer those questions and many more, as she discusses how she discovered this incredible sport (6:55). She goes through the incredible breathing techniques required to naturally maintain her oxygen supply under water (15:48), why she wears goggles filled with water (20:12) and dispels some myths around blackouts (25:00). Amber discusses her devastation at missing a world record on a technicality (45:55) and some Harry Potter...2022-11-101h 03
On Her Game with Sam SquiersOn Her Mind - Recognising the first 'Matildas'In 1975 Australia was represented at football's Asia Cup by a pioneering and enterprising group of women. These women have never been recognised with caps and this team is not considered a 'Matildas' team. Nearly 50 years later this group is fighting to be recognised, and Sam Squiers and Selina Steele take up the cause and explain their case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-11-0321 min
On Her Game with Sam Squiers"I wore a hot pink one-piece ski suit" - Kathy WattWith peroxide blonde hair and signature oakley sunglasses Kathy Watt took Australia by storm in the 1990s and 2000s. She’s still the only Aussie to win road cycling gold at the Olympics and in this candid interview she tells Sam Squiers how proud she was to achieve what her late father couldn’t. Kathy speaks about her early training years, in the same stable as a very young Cadel Evans, and admits to a very poor choice of clothing for her first ever cycling race (9:23). She explains why a local bike shop came...2022-10-2756 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersOn Her Mind - Netball Sponsorship ControversyIn this debut episode, Sam Squiers delves deep into the biggest issues facing women in sport. This week Sam looks into the sponsorship saga that has enveloped Netball Australia, and the steps that led to the sport losing most of the $15 million it was set to receive from Hancock Prospecting. Journalist Selina Steele has been right in the middle of the story, and she brings insight to the topic, from the environmental concerns surrounding Hancock Prospecting, to the impact the deal was set to have on Indigenous communities and players. Sam and Selina...2022-10-2122 min
On Her Game with Sam Squiers"But what if I keep getting better" - Lauren JacksonBasketball superstar Lauren Jackson tells Sam Squiers what it was like to come back and play at a World Cup at 41 years of age, six years after retiring! (2:29). Jackson has insisted publicly that the tournament was a one-off return to international competition, but she hints at the possibility of another – for Paris 2024 (11:44). She also goes into details about her relationship with Liz Cambage (24:22), her life-changing professional stint playing in Russia (51:04) and why she needed a girdle and g-string to play in the Opals’ iconic bodysuits (1:02:39). Lauren opens up on her awkwardness as a teen...2022-10-131h 18
On Her Game with Sam Squiers"He saw the fin of the Great White shark" - Bonnie HancockFormer ironwoman and world record breaker Bonnie Hancock tells Sam Squiers about sharks circling her and giant crocodiles stalking her ski paddle, on an incredible voyage circumnavigating Australia (51:12). Before she risked life and limb on that insane quest, Bonnie details her life growing up on the north coast of NSW (1:35), meteoric success in ironwoman competition (8:37) as well as battling body image issues that took years to shake (18:23). And if you've ever wondered why someone would turn their life upside down and paddle themselves around the biggest island on the planet (33:28) you've come to the right...2022-09-291h 10
On Her Game with Sam Squiers"Five minutes later you'd be dead" - Rochelle GilmoreCommonwealth gold medallist Rochelle Gilmore tells Sam Squiers what it was like growing up with ultimate freedom to do as she pleased (2.42), and how that helped shape the athlete she became. The champion cyclist discusses getting scouted in her early teens (9:40) and moving to Europe when she was just 16, and opens up about the death of her great friend Amy Gillett (17.33). She talks about breaking the 'Bridesmaid' hoodoo and finally getting her hands on gold (23:20), as well as the pioneering work she's done for women's cycling. Finally, she goes into incredible detail about...2022-09-151h 04
On Her Game with Sam SquiersResilience - Jana, Hayley, Casey, Georgia & BronteIn this episode Sam Squiers hand selects five of the best stories of resilience in the face of extreme adversity. And every story is different. Jana Pittman talks about her battles with the media (1:16), Hayley Raso opens up about her horrific injury (12:35) and Casey Dellacqua discusses the body shaming that nearly derailed her career (27:49). Georgia Baker talks about dealing with grief (36:35) and Bronte Campbell chronicles her fight against chronic pain (45:56). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-09-011h 04
On Her Game with Sam SquiersJavelin World Champion Kelsey-Lee BarberKelsey-Lee Barber tells Sam Squiers what it was like winning two gold medals in two parts of the world in the space of three weeks - with Covid in between! The newly crowned World and Commonwealth Games Champion discusses her early life, coming to Australia right before the Sydney Olympics (2:03) and the moment she realised her own ambitions to be a professional athlete (9:23). She also discusses embarrassment at her first Commonwealth Games (12:24), how her coach became her husband (27:55) and how she overcome the yips (31:55).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-08-181h 11
On Her Game with Sam Squiers"Choose your destination", Karina Brown (Part B)Karina Brown tells Sam Squiers how she came to record the hit song (1:01), 'She's got confidence', with Jess Harlen and what it's like playing a game and performing on stage at the same time! Karina also explains the impact of having so many female hero athletes bursting on to the scene as well as the NRLW's lofty aims for expansion (10:55). She also gets a surprise message from a very important person in her life (17:15) and has a very instructive message for her younger self. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...2022-08-0531 min
On Her Game with Sam Squiers"Well I don't want to be a girl then", Karina Brown (Part A)In Part A, outspoken NRLW star Karina Brown speaks to Sam Squiers about her life in rugby league. As a young girl she had to convince teachers to let her play with the boys (4:50), as a young woman she had to find a league that would let her tackle other women and now she's trying to make the world a more inclusive place. Karina is also a proud gay Queensland woman who opens up about THAT kiss in 2018, when she embraced her then-NSW-girlfriend on the field after a State of Origin clash (28:19). If...2022-08-0444 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersBONUS EP: "I felt enraged and frustrated", Karina BrownIn this special edition NRLW star Karina Brown shares her reaction to the boycott of seven Manly Sea Eagles' players, who are protesting over a special jersey designed to promote inclusivity in society. The full episode will be available soon but we just wanted you to hear this sneak preview right away. And if you don't immediately recognise the name Karina Brown, she felt the spotlight shine brightly on her, when a photo of her kissing her girlfriend on the field went viral in 2018. It just so happened that her girlfriend was playing for NSW...2022-07-2508 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersOpals coach Sandy Brondello: on her remarkable basketball life and the tough decisions she has to make as national coachSandy Brondello is an icon of Australian basketball. First as a player and then a successful coach, she was a key contributor to the Opals' golden era and now leads the national side as well as the New York Liberty in the WNBA. In this episode, Sandy speaks with host Sam Squiers about: Her childhood on a farm in remote North Queensland Successes and failures in a glittering career playing in the green and gold The controversy surrounding former Opals star Liz Cambage Juggling motherhood with elite sport Lauren Jackson's remarkable return to competitive basketball Brittney G...2022-07-211h 11
On Her Game with Sam SquiersPara triathlete Lauren Parker: the accident that changed everything, getting back on the bike and dealing with debilitating nerve painA routine training ride the week before her first professional Ironman changed Lauren Parker's life forever. When Lauren's tyres burst, she flew off her bike and into a guard rail at 45km/h. She was told she had 0% - 1% chance of walking again and had to learn to transition to life and sport in a wheelchair. In this episode, Lauren speaks with host Sam Squiers about: Her childhood as a competitive swimmer and triathlete Managing an eating disorder throughout her teen years The accident that saw her become a paraplegic Competing at the Commonwealth G...2022-07-071h 06
On Her Game with Sam SquiersNetballer Kate Moloney: leadership, expansion and why she'll always be a one club playerPassionate is an understatement for how Melbourne Vixens co-captain and Diamonds player, Kate Moloney, feels about her beloved sport of netball. But passion isn't always enough, and being left off the start list for Commonwealth Games team and World Cups team was still a bitter pill for Kate to swallow. In this episode, Kate speaks with with host Sam Squiers about: Progressing through the netball pathway and becoming teammates with women who inspired her What she learned working with young people in a juvenile detention centre Being selected for the Melbourne Vixens and why...2022-06-2352 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersBoxer Kaye Scott: making history and challenging stereotypes about what a boxer "should" look like"You should become a model". It's a comment Kaye Scott has heard more than once throughout her amateur boxing career. But Kaye proved the doubters wrong by competing in the 2014 & 2018 Commonwealth Games, winning a silver medal at the 2016 Women's World Championships and moving from the amateurs to the pros this year. Kaye sits down with host Sam Squiers to share about: How she went from doing boxercise at her local gym to competing on the world stage Being part of the first women's fight after female boxing was decriminalised in NSW in 2009 Why men are challenged...2022-06-091h 02
On Her Game with Sam SquiersRally car driver Molly Taylor: on becoming a World Champion Rally driver and conquering the iconic Dakar RallyDriving through the desert at 200km/h isn't a sport for the faint hearted. Molly Taylor swapped equestrian for rally car driving as a teenager, and since then she has become the World Champion, Australian Champion, European Ladies Champion an d British Ladies' Champion in the sport, she won the 2021 Extreme-E Championship and finished the iconic Dakar Rally, racing 8000km through the Saudi Arabian desert, earlier this year. Molly sits down with host Sam Squiers to discuss: Learning from her Mum, Coral, who was a four-time Australian champion co-driver What rally car driving actually involves and the...2022-05-261h 01
On Her Game with Sam SquiersGolfer Mianne Bagger: changing the game for transgender athletesMianne Bagger was the first transgender woman to play competitive golf in Australia. She successfully lobbied major golf tours around the world to allow transgender women to play, paving the way for herself and other trans women to compete in the sport. Mianne joins host Sam Squiers to discuss: Coming to terms with her gender as a teenager and the inner turmoil that pushed her to transition The impact transitioning had on her game Competing in the Women's Australian Open and the Ladies European Tour The acceptance of trans women in sport And how she reflects o...2022-05-121h 03
On Her Game with Sam SquiersHockeyroo Anna Flanagan: fame, addiction and the long road to recovery for former World Young Player of the YearA meteoric rise to fame gave retired Hockeyroo, Anna Flanagan, even further to fall. Anna first represented Australia when she was 17 and she had 50 caps to her name by the time she competed in the London Olympics when she was only 20. But behind the scenes, Anna was battling with eating disorders and alcohol addiction. Anna joins host Sam Squiers to discuss: Growing up with undiagnosed ADHD How she made attracted big name sponsorships including Red Bull and Nike Her struggle with eating disorders and why no one noticed she was losing weight How her drinking spiralled...2022-04-281h 04
On Her Game with Sam SquiersCyclist Tiffany Cromwell: equality in cycling, chasing finish lines and finding love with F1 driver Valtteri BottasRiding the professional cycling circuit through some of the most picturesque places in the world looks like a dream life. But the reality of pay inequality and being taken seriously as a female athlete has been far less glamorous for Canyon–SRAM cyclist Tiffany Cromwell. Tiffany joins host Sam Squiers to discuss: The talent ID program that got her into cycling in high school Why she can still have a successful race even if she's not on the podium The growth of women's cycling and the upcoming women's Tour de France Meeting her partner, Finnish F1 dr...2022-04-141h 02
On Her Game with Sam SquiersSwimmer Bronte CampbellSuperstar of Australian swimming, Bronte Campbell, dreamed of being an Olympic champion since she was 7 years old. Bronte made the national Dolphins team when she was 17 and has retained her place for the past ten years and three Olympics. In that time, Bronte has won gold at the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, World Championships and Pan Pacific Championships and at the Tokyo Games she was part of the team that broke the women's 4x100m freestyle record. Bronte joins host Sam Squiers to discuss growing up in Malawi before relocating to Brisbane as a 7-year-old, what s...2022-03-171h 23
On Her Game with Sam SquiersRugby League player Tallisha HardenBefore Tallisha Harden represented Australia in three sports, she was a self-confessed book nerd who played in the school brass band and was better at ten pin bowling than ball sports. Growing up, Tallisha suffered from chronic middle ear infections which meant she stayed on the sidelines of most sports. But she was tall, so when a teacher picked her out to join the local volleyball team, Tallisha said yes, unknowingly starting her career in sport. Tallisha represented Australia in volleyball and Rugby 7's before switching to rugby league where she's at the top of...2022-03-101h 00
On Her Game with Sam SquiersCricketer Alex BlackwellWhen officials told Alex Blackwell that being gay created an "image problem" for her sport, she refused to hide or back down. Instead, by standing up as a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Alex has changed the game for women in sport. On the field Alex set the record for the most number of games played by an Australian woman, which was only recently surpassed by Ellyse Perry. She is an Ashes and World Cup winning captain and the inaugural captain of the Sydney Thunder WBBL side. Alex joins host Sam Squiers...2022-02-1759 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersSkeleton athlete Jackie NarracottSliding head first down an ice track at speeds of up to 140km/h is just part of the job for Winter Olympian Jackie Narracott. Over the past decade, Jackie has self-funded over $90,000 to train and compete in skeleton. The result? She just became the first Australian to win a World Cup gold medal in any sliding sport. Growing up, Jackie dreamed of being an Olympian. Her uncle Paul was the first Australian to compete at the Summer and Winter Olympic Games and Jackie was committed to following in his footsteps in athletics. But a chance meeting...2022-02-031h 04
On Her Game with Sam SquiersSki Cross athlete Sami Kennedy SimWhat does it take to compete at the Winter Olympics nine months after having a stroke? For Ski Cross athlete Sami Kennedy Sim, it took consistent hard work, determination and unwavering belief that she would regain her strength and fitness in spite of experts telling her it wasn't possible. Sami grew up learning to ski in the NSW Snowy Mountains. She transitioned from alpine skiing to Ski Cross when she was 19 before competing at the 2014 Sochi Games and the 2018 PyeongChang Games. In between the two Games, and still in her early 20's, Sami suffered a stroke which...2022-01-201h 02
On Her Game with Sam SquiersWheeelchair racer Louise Sauvage OAMLouise Sauvage didn't grow up with Paralympic ambitions but she has been breaking records and challenging stereotypes in Australian sport since she made her first international team at 16 years old.
Louise grew up swimming and playing basketball but it's on the track where she made a name for herself. She took home 9 Paralympic Gold medals, won the Boston Marathon 4 times, she was inducted of the International Paralympic Hall of Fame and was awarded legend status in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
Louise joins host Sam Squiers to discuss moving from shorter race distances into...2022-01-061h 04
On Her Game with Sam SquiersAFLW Player Jess HoskingGrowing up with a cleft lip and palate has given Richmond player, Jess Hosking, the strength and resilience to not only stand up for herself but empower others on their own cleft journeys. Around 700 babies are born with clefts in Australia each year, but Jess didn't know anyone else with a cleft when she was growing up. Now Jess has become the role model she was missing when she was a kid, using her platform to educate others about this common but rarely discussed birth condition. Jess joins host Sam Squiers to share the story...2021-12-161h 04
On Her Game with Sam SquiersSwimmer Shayna JackProving her innocence against claims she took performance enhancing drugs has been one of the toughest fights of Shayna Jack's career. But now that she's back in the pool, Shayna is ready to do whatever it takes to reach the top again. Shayna Jack is a Commonwealth Games gold medallist but in 2019, at the peak of her career, Shayna's world came crashing down when a banned substance was found in a routine drug test. Shayna spent the next two and a half years and over $100,000 proving her innocence before she was finally allowed to swim again this...2021-12-021h 03
On Her Game with Sam SquiersSoccer player Katrina GorryHow do you balance a career as a professional athlete and your own desire to become a mum? Matildas and Brisbane Roar player Katrina Gorry wanted both and now she's successfully navigating returning to sport with her newborn daughter. Katrina Gorry joined the W League as a teenager. Since then she's played for teams in Japan, Norway and the United States and she was part of the Matildas team for the Rio Olympics. But the international sporting life has also taken its toll on Katrina, leaving her exhausted and battling an eating disorder. Katrina joins...2021-11-1857 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersMarathon runner Sinéad DiverHave you ever thought...maybe I'm naturally gifted at a sport but I just haven't found the right one? That's the incredible story of Olympian Sinéad Diver. Sinéad ran her first marathon in 2014 in a time that qualified her for the Beijing World Championships. Since then she has placed 5th at the New York Marathon, set the course record for the Melbourne Marathon and finished 10th at the Tokyo Games earlier this year. But Irish-born Sinead didn't pick up competitive running until her 30's after having two kids. Sinéad joins host Sam Squ...2021-11-041h 00
On Her Game with Sam SquiersRugby 7's player Charlotte CaslickAfter winning gold at the Rio Olympics, Charlotte Caslick became a household name overnight. She was on the cover of Vogue (twice!), her Instagram exploded and at one point she was trending higher than Usain Bolt. Charlotte joins host Sam Squiers to discuss the ongoing battle for equality between the men's and women's sides, the disappointment of losing to Fiji in the quarter finals of the Tokyo Games compared to the thrill of winning gold at Rio and living on a farm and raising cattle with her partner Lewis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...2021-10-2158 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersHurdler Jana PittmanAs a two-time Olympian, two-time World Champion and four-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Jana Pittman dominated athletics throughout the 2000's. In 2014 Jana swapped the athletics track for the bobsleigh track to become the first Australian woman to compete in both the Summer and Winter Olympics. But her career was also plagued with injury and unrelenting criticism from the media. Jana joins host Sam Squiers to discuss the tag of "Drama Jana" which followed Jana throughout her career, the fictional rivalry between Jana and teammate Tamsyn Lewis (now Manou), returning to athletics after the birth of her first kid and...2021-10-071h 06
On Her Game with Sam SquiersGymnast Stephanie MoorhouseTraining through injury, body shaming and delayed puberty were just some of the challenges that faced retired gymnast Stephanie Moorhouse throughout her career from the age of 4 to 18. At the height of her career, Steph would train up to 40 hours per week which saw her win a gold medal at the 2002 Commonwealth Games, a bronze medal at the 2003 World Championships and compete at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Steph joins host Sam Squiers to discuss the demands on young gymnasts who peak in their teen years, transitioning to life after elite sport and her response to the Australian Human Rights Commission...2021-07-161h 02
On Her Game with Sam SquiersRichmond President Peggy O’Neal: The PUMA Fearless SeriesPresident of the Richmond Football Club, Peggy O’Neal, wants support for women and girls to pursue careers in sport, on and off the field. Peggy became a Richmond Football Club member after moving to the suburb from the USA and developing a love for the sport and the Club. She’s progressed from being a member, to sitting on the Richmond board, to becoming the AFL's first female president. In that time, she’s seen the establishment of Richmond's AFLW side and the men’s first premiership win in 37 years. Peggy joins host Sam Squiers to d...2021-06-241h 00
On Her Game with Sam SquiersNetball Victoria & Melbourne Vixens CEO Rosie King OAM: The PUMA Fearless SeriesCEO of Netball Victoria and Melbourne Vixens, Rosie King OAM wants to see the Suncorp Super Netball competition expand and provide more opportunities for elite netballers. Rosie has held leadership roles in some of Australia and New Zealand’s largest companies, but it’s Netball Victoria where she’s been able to have the greatest impact on women’s sport. Rosie joins host Sam Squiers to discuss getting her first taste of CEO leadership at the Geelong Football Club, changing misconceptions about netball and what needs to happen for the Super Netball competition to grow.See...2021-06-1756 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersAFLW player Sabrina Frederick: The PUMA Fearless SeriesMarquee AFLW player Sabrina Frederick wants her sport to professionalise. Sabrina fell in love with AFL after moving from England to Western Australia as a kid but was shocked to learn she couldn’t play Australia’s national sport at the top level. To continue playing, Sabrina joined the women’s team when she was in her early teens and moved across the country to play for the Brisbane Lions in the first season of the AFLW. Sabrina joins host Sam Squiers to discuss finding her love for the game again after two Grand Final losses...2021-06-1053 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersRugby League player Ali Brigginshaw: The PUMA Fearless SeriesBrisbane Broncos captain Ali Brigginshaw wants the women’s game to become professional. Growing up as the only girl in the boys’ team, Ali was told she had no future in the sport so she never imagined she could turn rugby league into a career. Ali joins host Sam Squiers to discuss fighting for the growth of the women’s game, why it’s important for young boys to look up to female athletes and how a photo of her kissing her girlfriend on the sidelines ended up in the paper.See omnystudio.com/list...2021-06-0358 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersHurdler Liz Clay: The PUMA Fearless Series100m hurdle champion Liz Clay wants more pathways for young athletes trying to make a career in athletics. Breaking her foot before the 2014 World Junior Championships forced Liz Clay to stay on the sidelines, missing a crucial event for her progression as a junior athlete and foreshadowing her injury-plagued career. Liz joins host Sam Squiers to discuss moving from Sydney to the Gold Coast to be coached by hurdles legend Sharon Hannan, the media coverage of athletics compared to team sports and how she’s remained motivated in spite of setbacks.See omnystudio.com...2021-05-2757 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersNetball player Jemma Mi Mi: The PUMA Fearless SeriesQueensland Firebird Jemma Mi Mi wants to see Indigenous culture embedded into netball every day of the year, not just during the Indigenous Round. As the face of Suncorp Super Netball’s 2020 Indigenous Round, Jemma wanted to be on court, not on the bench. But as the minutes passed by, Jemma (and the rest of Australia) realised she wouldn’t get to play a minute of the game, sparking an important conversation about netball’s record with their Indigenous players. Jemma joins host Sam Squiers to discuss what she wants to see from Indigenous Round in the f...2021-05-2052 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersBobsleigh pilot Ash WernerAccidentally qualifying for the national bobsleigh team two years before the 2018 Winter Olympics changed the course of Ash Werner's sporting career. Ash joins host Sam Squiers to discuss leaving behind a successful career in Rugby 7's to take a chance on bobsleigh, missing out on the 2018 Winter Olympics (despite qualifying) and the concussion that rocked her for over two years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-05-1359 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersNetball player Sam WallaceGrowing up in a small town in Trinidad & Tobago, NSW Swifts goal shooter Sam Wallace never imagined she'd be living and playing in Australia. Sam joins host Sam Wallace to discuss playing college basketball in the USA (and why she gave it up to move home to Trinidad), the surprising intensity of Swifts' training and losing her Dad a few days after winning the 2019 Suncorp Super Netball grand final.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-04-2946 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersRugby 7's & AFLW player Chloe DaltonTwo years before the Rio Olympics Chloe Dalton Googled "list of Olympic sports" and switched from professional basketball to the Australian Rugby 7's team to take a chance at winning a gold medal. Chloe joins host Sam Squiers to discuss achieving her Olympic gold medal dream, managing anxiety and insomnia alongside professional sport and what she wants to achieve with The Female Athlete Project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-04-1559 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersSwimmer Emily SeebohmComing second in the 100m backstroke final at the Rio Olympics made Emily Seebohm realise a Gold medal wasn't going to change her life. Emily joins Sam to discuss her battle with endometriosis and an eating disorder, overcoming Swine Flu before the Beijing Olympics and the pressure of staying in the Australian swim team when the whole world is watching. If this episode brought up any issues for you and you want to talk to someone about it, you can call The Butterfly Foundation on 1800 33 4673.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-04-0156 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersCricketer Ash GardnerMuruwari woman Ash Gardner is the second Indigenous woman to play cricket for Australia and her debut came sixty years after the first Indigenous woman, Faith Thomas, played in the 1950's. Ash joins host Sam Squiers to discuss the barriers facing young Indigenous people getting into cricket, winning the 2020 World Cup and the opportunities she's creating for school kids through the Ashleigh Gardner Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-03-1854 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersEventer Jade FindlayA casual interest in horse riding saw Jade Findlay spend her gap year working for one of the world's best eventing coaches and accidentally falling into her sport. Jade joins host Sam Squiers to discuss how eventing works, competing alongside the royal family and what could be done to better support women returning to the sport after having kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-03-0453 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersWheelchair basketball player Ella SabljakGrowing up with a rare nerve condition meant Ella Sabljak could write her own rules for what she could achieve. Ella joins host Sam Squiers to discuss falling in love with wheelchair basketball as a kid (but not getting to play until later in life), missing out on the 2016 Rio Olympics and how she's helping to make school sports more inclusive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-02-1846 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersBeach volleyball player Taliqua ClancyAs the first Indigenous woman to play beach volleyball at the Olympics, Taliqua Clancy is using her platform to create change. Taliqua joins host Sam Squiers to discuss growing up 200km from the beach in regional Queensland, learning to love beach volleyball and how it felt to see her face on the Tokyo Olympic coin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-02-0442 min
Influence UnlockedThe good, the bad & the messy with Sam SquiersJournalist Sam Squiers has always been passionate about women’s sport – however, the media outlets she has worked for have not always shared her enthusiasm. So in 2014, Sam decided to build her own. Sportette launched as a news platform to highlight the incredible stories of women in sport, but as it grew and those same media outlets started mining it for ideas, Sportette morphed into a think tank and consultancy for sporting organisations wanting to improve their approach to gender equality.
After over a decade working with some of Australia’s leading media including Channel Nine, Fairfax, Channe...2021-01-2753 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersSoccer player Alanna KennedyPlaying for the Matildas has been Alanna Kennedy's dream since she was ten years old. Alanna joins host Sam Squiers to discuss the changes she's noticed in the women's game since she joined the Matildas as a teenager, missing the game-deciding penalty at the Rio Olympics and playing for the Tottenham Hotspurs in the UK Super League.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-01-2141 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersCanoe Slalom athlete Jess FoxAs the daughter of two World Champions canoe slalom athletes, Jess Fox has been in the water since she was six months old. Jess joins host Sam Squiers to discuss making her Olympic debut at 18, leading the way for women in her sport and how it felt to break her parents' records to become the greatest individual paddler of all time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-01-0754 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersTennis player Casey DellacquaBefore Casey Dellacqua became a household name in Australian tennis, she spent years sharing hotel beds with her teammates and using her prize money to buy her own equipment. Casey joins host Sam Squiers to discuss the financial barriers to a career in professional tennis, the concussion that forced the end of her singles career and how it felt to read comments about her weight in the newspaper.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-11-261h 03
On Her Game with Sam SquiersBMX & mountain biker Caroline BuchananAn off-road vehicle accident threatened not only Caroline Buchanan's career in BMX and mountain bike riding, but her life. Caroline joins host Sam Squiers to discuss competing at the BMX World Championships at nine years old, how she used breathing to stay calm during a trip to hospital with a broken sternum and punctured lung and her two year recovery to get back into sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-11-1250 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersCyclist Georgia BakerWeeks before Georgia Baker was set to pursue her dream competing overseas, she lost her dad to a sudden heart attack. Georgia joins host Sam Squiers to discuss how she grieved the loss of her dad, the accident that threatened her team’s chances at the Rio Olympics and why her best riding has come after being diagnosed with a genetic heart condition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-10-2947 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersSurfer Layne BeachleyA fear of rejection motivated Layne Beachley to become a world champion and determination, hard work and having the "compassion of a tiger shark" saw this dream become a reality. Layne joins host Sam Squiers to discuss what it took her to win 7 world titles, the mistakes she made on tour and how she's seen women's surfing change since she was the only girl in the water at Manly Beach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-10-1555 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersRugby League player Hannah SouthwellBefore Hannah Southwell played in the inaugural NRLW season, she'd already made a name for herself playing soccer and Ruby 7s. Hannah joins host Sam Squiers to discuss the pressure of being the youngest goalkeeper in the W-League, rebuilding her confidence after losing her spot on the 7s team and why you’ll never see her playing without headgear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-10-0136 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersCliff diver Rhiannan IfflandA wildcard entry into the 2016 Red Bull Cliff Diving series saw Rhiannan Iffland take out the competition and progress from a rookie to a dominant competitor in the field. Rhiannan joins host Sam Squiers to discuss how she went from performing on cruise ships to becoming a four-time world champion, rebuilding her confidence after injury and how she manages fear when she’s standing at the top of a 20-metre cliff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-09-1749 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersSoccer player Hayley RasoBreaking her back in an on-field collision has left Hayley Raso physically and mentally stronger than ever. Hayley joins host Sam Squiers to discuss being the only girl on her soccer team growing up, missing out on the 2016 Olympic team and how it felt to return to the Matildas after recovering from a broken back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-09-0348 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersWheelchair racer Madison de RozarioFive-time Gold medallist Madison de Rozario has loved wheelchair racing since she first sat in a racing chair at 12 years old. Madison joins host Sam Squiers to discuss the rare illness that led to her wheelchair racing career, being coached by her sporting hero, Louise Sauvage, and what it means to her to be the 2020 Barbie "Shero".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-08-2045 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersCricketer Meg LanningAustralian captain Meg Lanning grew up playing cricket with her sister but it was years before the women's game was broadcast on television and she realised it could be a career for her. Meg joins host Sam Squiers to discuss becoming captain at 21 years old, overcoming a season-ending shoulder injury and the pressure, and triumph, of the 2020 Women’s World Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-08-0648 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersSoccer player Lydia WilliamsTraveling around Australia as a child with her missionary parents taught Matildas' goalkeeper Lydia Williams the value of humility, generosity and kindness. Lydia joins host Sam Squiers to discuss learning to play sport in the Western Australian desert, the growth of the women’s game in Australia and using her platform to create change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-07-2346 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersCrossFit athlete Kara SaundersAfter a CrossFit gym opened in her suburb, Kara Saunders fell in love with the sport and started training every day. Kara joins host Sam Squiers to discuss giving up sport in high school, training while pregnant and what it feels like to be the second fittest woman in the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-07-0942 min
The Juggling ActDaily Coronavirus Check-in: Sam Squiers on the lesson girls playing sport teaches our sonsWe’ve had a great break from all the extra-curricula activities that kids do, and it’s been nice not to spend weekends rushing from one thing to the next. But things are starting to kick off again (pun intended) and while I’m dreading standing out in the cold at 9.30 on Saturday morning as my daughter TRIES to play netball, she’s super excited. Mostly about wearing the uniform which I get, it is cute. I grew up in a sporting household and it taught me so many things - Resilience, teamwork, confidence, social skills, and yup, a competitive streak. So...2020-07-0107 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersNetball player Laura GeitzGrowing up in regional Queensland taught Laura Geitz resilience and the value of hard work. Laura joins host Sam Squiers to discuss being bullied for her height during school, captaining the Queensland Firebirds and Australian Diamonds and what it means to be a Suncorp Team Girls Ambassador.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-06-2549 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersNetball & AFLW player Ash BrazillTurning setbacks into opportunities has been a consistent part of Ash Brazill's career. Ash joins host Sam Squiers to discuss becoming the first woman to play professional netball and AFL, remaining hopeful in spite of missing out on the Australian Diamonds selection and why her wedding went viral.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-06-1151 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersHockey player Georgia WilsonWhen an eating disorder stood in the way of Hockeyroo Georgia Wilson’s chance at success, she knew she needed professional help to recover. Georgia joins host Sam Squiers to discuss growing up as the “hockey girl”, the impact her eating disorder had on her sporting performance and the value of meditation in managing her mental health. If this episode brought up any issues for you and you want to talk to someone about it, you can call The Butterfly Foundation on 1800 33 4673.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-05-2841 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersSwimmer Ellie ColeParalympic Gold medallist, Ellie Cole, started swimming as rehabilitation after her left leg was amputated due to cancer. Ellie joins host Sam Squiers to discuss growing up with a prosthetic limb, returning to the pool and winning Gold after a double shoulder reconstruction and why she gifted her niece an Ellie Cole Barbie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-05-1451 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersSurfer Felicity ‘Flick’ PalmateerFacing her fear of failure empowered Felicity Palmateer to conquer some of the world’s biggest waves. Flick joins host & sports journalist Sam Squiers to discuss why she ditched her pro tour ambitions to be a big wave surfer, how she keeps herself calm during a wipe out, and what she’d like to say to her Mum if she had the chance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-04-3051 min
On Her Game with Sam SquiersRugby 7’s player Ellia GreenAs a child playing sport, all Ellia Green wanted to do was impress her Mum. Ellia joins host & sports journalist Sam Squiers to discuss why she switched from competing in athletics to Rugby 7’s, how it felt to win gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics and how making her Mum proud is what motivates her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-03-1942 min