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The Amateur Athlete PodcastIllawarra Hawks Pre Season with Dan GridaI catch up with DG and reminisce on The Hawks Championship, chat about his time playing over in NZ and what we can expect from The Hawks in season 25/26. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-2904 minThe Amateur Athlete PodcastOKC are your 2025 NBA ChampionsOn this bonus episode:Game 7 ReactionAlleged Shooting in OKC after the gameKD TradeEnjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-06-2306 minThe Amateur Athlete Podcast2K25 NBL Champ - Todd BlanchfieldI chat with Illawarra Hawks veteran Todd Blanchfield 36hrs after being crowned the 2025 NBL Champions. Toddy shares the teams celebrations, what's its like to be on top of the NBL world and gives insight on the Hawks encounter with a NBA superstar.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-2512 minThe Amateur Athlete Podcast2025 NBL CHAMPS! LIVE PLAYER INTERVIEWSMoments after winning their first championship since 2000/01 - Hear from the 2025 champs on court after winning the 2025 NBL Championship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-2304 minThe Amateur Athlete PodcastKen WidgeonOn this episode I chat with NBL referee Ken Widgeon. Ken is an outstanding official but an even better guy! We chat everything from growing up in New Jersey, being a barber, retiring from the game of basketball, becoming a professional referee and everything inbetween.Sit back, relax and enjoy this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-1147 minThe Amateur Athlete PodcastJingle Hoops is BACK!On Todays Episode:NBA CupNikola Jokic and the NuggetsJingle HoopsMason Peatling stops by for a chatBryce Cotton is a freak!Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-1215 minThe Amateur Athlete PodcastMobile Phones at NBA Games are no good!On this weeks episode:Mobile Phones at the NBANew NBA All Star formatDyson DanielsIllawarra Hawks Player Luca Yates stops by for a chatBryce Cotton 59 point gameEnjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-0515 minThe Amateur Athlete PodcastNBA Injury PlagueOn this weeks episode:The Cavs are 12-0Why are there so many injuries in the NBA right now?Illawarra Hawks player Darius Days joins usChris Goulding's incredible shooting displayEnjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-1318 minThe Amateur Athlete PodcastEat like a King at the Intuit DomeOn this weeks Episode:Grant Williams playing football?Intuit DomeKnicks or Wolves - who won the trade?Illawarra Hawks making the boomers squadInterview with Lachlan Olbrich from the Hawks - Beyond the 3 point lineNZL Breakers great start and playing NBA TeamsEnjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-0719 minThe Amateur Athlete PodcastUhhh Joel Embiid, What are you doing?On Today's Show:Aussies in the NBAJoel Embiid's Controversial MomentSplash Bros 2.0???Ant's Trash TalkDavo's Re-signingWildcats without CottonAdelaides SurgeEnjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-2925 minThe Amateur Athlete PodcastYou don't want Trezz to dunk on your ass!On today's episode:Montrezl Harrell, Kendric Davis and the Adelaide 36ersIllawarra Hawks great run to start the seasonAre the Sydney Kings Championship contenders?NBA PredictionsEnjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-1916 minThe Amateur Athlete PodcastMy confidence is sky high - Trey Kell lllI speak with Trey Kell lll after the Hawks massive win against the JackJumpers, chat about Trey's individual performance and we look ahead to the Cairns Taipans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-1702 minThe Amateur Athlete PodcastOur on ball defence needs to be better - Coach TatumI catch up with Coach Justin Tatum after the loss against the Adelaide 36ers and look ahead to their next match up against the Tasmania JackJumpers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-1002 minThe Amateur Athlete PodcastMitch LewisOn today's episode I chat with rugby league coach Mitch Lewis. Mitch has been involved in rugby league from a very young age, and has coached at NRL clubs such as the Wests Tigers, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and currently, the Parramatta Eels.We talk about:Things to carry from a young age to the NRLInside look at how coaches prepare and plan for a season and work with their staffThe hardest part about been a Junior Rep coachHow we view failure as a rugby league coachMitch's Rugby League coaching journeyEnjoy!2024-08-0548 minThe Amateur Athlete PodcastAaron McDonaldOn today's show I chat with Aaron McDonald. Macca is a teacher, rugby league coach, mindset coach and most importantly, a husband and father.In this episode we tend to primarily focus on Athletic Mindset, primarily in rugby league. This is somewhat a forgotten side of sports, but we bring it to the forefront.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-2249 minThe Amateur Athlete PodcastIt's Not Touch FootballOn Todays Show:Express my outrage on the NRL play the ballTeam USA for the OlympicsUnfold Australian Boomers GroupContact MeEnjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-1619 minThe Amateur Athlete PodcastHow do NSW win at Suncorp?On today's show I get Rob and Nath back on to help me review State of Origin Game 2 and then preview Game 3, the decider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-0828 minThe Amateur Athlete PodcastHoly Cannoli - Klay is leaving the bayHoly Cannoli! Klay is saying Bon Voyage to the BayOn Today's Show:Klay ThompsonBrief NBA Draft ReviewNBA free agency trades, top 3 thus farNew segment called Past & PresentAnd much more in-between! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-0330 minThe Amateur Athlete PodcastFlopping Pisses Me offOn Today's ShowBoston Celtics are NBA ChampsTop 3 NBA Parade MomentsCaitlin Clark and Sabrina IonescuFlopping in both the NBA and NRLState of Origin Game 2 PreviewEnjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-2526 minThe Amateur Athlete PodcastDo Better NBA!!!On today's bonus episode I delve and rant about the NBAHere's what I speak aboutKlay Thompson's Instagram fiascoNBA v NBL ticket pricesTop 3 Arenas I want to watch a game atReaction to the Australian Boomers complaining about Olympics Jersey.If you like a rant, get onboard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-1720 minThe Amateur Athlete PodcastEp 8. Christian McEwanOn today's episode I sit down and chat face-to-face with i98fm's Christian McEwan. Christian has a wide range of Rugby League knowledge which is evident in his Podcast 'The Dragons Den'. This chat has everything from serious footy chat to just having a laugh.We chat aboutRules of the game. Like/DislikeDragons Den PodcastKiss Marry Slide into DMs NRL editionVaughanHubRed Light, Green LightName our teams to play to save our livesEnjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-071h 19The Amateur Athlete PodcastNBA Finals - Bang Bang!On today's bonus episode I grab Rob Cauduro to co-host this one with me. Rob is a massive sports fan and has great knowledge in the game of Basketball.We have fun with this one!What we chat about:Play In Tournament23/24 NBA Player AwardsWe rattle off our top 3 in numerous categoriesGo through our post season brackets and let you know who we think will be crowned to 23/24 NBA ChampsMake sure to listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-231h 04The Amateur Athlete PodcastEp 7. Lachlan DentOn today's episode I chat with former Illawarra Hawks guard, Lachlan Dent. Lachy is currently playing basketball over in Germany for the Karlsruhe Lions and is producing career high numbers.We chat about:Growing up in the IllawarraSuccess of his school alumniDifference between NBL and Euro BasketballVaughanHubIllawarra HawksRapid Fire QuestionsAnd much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-031h 03The Amateur Athlete PodcastEp 6. Nathan TurnerI'm excited for you guys to hear this one. I bring Nathan Turner on to co-host this Ep with me and we talk all things for the upcoming NRL Season and have some fun with it!On Today's EpisodeKey 2024 SigningsWe do some bold predictionsWe rank our top 3 and bottom 3 items around the leagueNathan takes on some Blind RankingsEarly 2024 NSW Origin sideEarly 2024 top 8 and Grand Final winner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-1448 minThe Amateur Athlete PodcastLets play some defence!On this weeks episode:I answer your questionsWe divulge the NBA All-Star weekend and go on a bit of a tirade about what I don't like, but also talk about the highlightsPreview the upcoming opening NRL games in Las Vegas and also the World Club Challenge with the Penrith Panthers v Wigan Warriors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-2317 minThe Amateur Athlete PodcastNBA All Star Weekend 2024Listen in to get all your info on the upcoming 2024 NBA All Star WeekendAlso on this EpListeners QuestionsNBA high scoresPower Rankings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-0814 minThe Amateur Athlete PodcastEp 5. Hayden BuchananOn today's episode I chat with rising superstar Hayden Buchanan - Hayden has risen through the ranks of the St George Illawarra Dragons system and is now taking part in his first NRL pre season. We chat all things from his childhood to the full NRL experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-0423 minThe Amateur Athlete PodcastNBA Recap Wk 1-5NBA recap of weeks 1 -5 of the 23/24 seasonTeam Power RankingsEarly MVP CandidatesRookiesMy Top 12 PlayersEarly Most ImprovedJordan Poole Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-2326 minThe Amateur Athlete PodcastEp 4. Reuben GarrickOn today's episode, I chat with Reuben Garrick from the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. We touch on all things from junior football - all the way up to the NRL, we also bring up some footy memories that we had on and off the field. And I introduce a new segment to the podcast called 'VaughanHub'.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-2240 minThe Amateur Athlete Podcast🚨 Breaking News - Damian Lillard 🚨Breaking News - all the info on the recent Damian Lillard trade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-2803 minThe Amateur Athlete PodcastEp 3. Liam RichardsonOn today's episode I chat with Physio Liam Richardson. We talk in depth about a couple of common injuries that we see in the world of sport and a little insight on the rehab process involved. We also dive into the Strength and Conditioning side of things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-0441 minThe Amateur Athlete PodcastEp 2. NBA Trades and Free AgencyOn today's episode I dive into all the trades that have been happening in the NBA for the upcoming 23/24 season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-1622 minThe Amateur Athlete PodcastEp 1. Dan GridaOn today's episode I sit down and chat 1 on 1 with Dan Grida of the Illawarra Hawks. We talk all things from his early days playing basketball, all the way up to representing Australia. We also talk about the tough times when dealing with injuries. Sit back and enjoy the chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-1033 minThe Amateur Athlete PodcastTrailer EpA little introduction of what to expect when listening to The Amateur Athlete Podcast. Also, your first listen to our opener Music byInstagram https://www.instagram.com/infractionimhere/Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/7qlhXQA7QMXRwHtfTcQoyJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-1301 min