A Whole New Ballgame
By Adrian @ Yak
We interview some of our greatest ever retired athletes who have made a successful, though often challenging transition into post sport life. We discuss the trials they faced along the way, pathways (or lack thereof) within their chosen sports, what inspired their new career path and how the skills and attributes honed in the sporting arena have helped influence their current success.You won't find hard luck stories here. It's all positive and designed to entertain, inspire and educate fans and current day athletes. Thanks for listening.
Latest episode
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Corey 'Homicide' Williams - Part 1
OK so I did NOT intended to create a double episode when Corey 'Homicide' Williams agreed to be a guest on AWNB, but I am so glad it turned out this way. In Part 1, Corey takes us through his journey from the famed Rice High School, through the JUCO.… -
Corey 'Homicide' Williams - Part 2 (final)
Part 2 of AWNB featuring special guest Corey 'Homicide' Williams kicks off with his first days in the NBL with the Townsville Crocs. We cover his MVP year, the move to Melbourne Tigers and contracts overseas between. What I love most about Part 2 is.… -
Simon Gerrans
We chat to Aussie cycling legend Simon Gerrans in this episode of A Whole New Ballgame. Having turned to cycling as a rehab measure after numerous knee injuries, Simon quickly ascended the ranks and shipped off to Europe to mix it with the big boys o… -
Sam Butler
We chat to West Coast Eagles premiership player Sam Butler in this episode of A Whole New Ballgame. A relatively late bloomer in the world of AFL, Sam started off with a passion and talent for the 'World Game' before being encouraged to 'come have a.… -
Kate Beveridge
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Rebecca Artis
A great catch up with formner Aussie pro-golfer Rebecca Artis where we discuss her career, and the transition into life after golf. -
Natalie Medhurst
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Linley Frame
In today's episode I spend time with an Aussie treasure and swimming superstar, Linley Frame.We discuss how swimming elevated itself over Linley's other sporting pursuits, how hard coaches had to work to get her to the AIS, and the highest of highs a… -
Georgia Bonora
We spend time with gymnast, Olympian and Aussie Ninja Warrior Georgia Bonora in this episode of A Whole New Ballgame. Georgia explains how she got into the sport, the intricacies of talent identification and how the sport is changing with the times. … -
Toby Jenkins
We spend time with Australian & Olympic Water Polo player Toby Jenkins in this episode of A Whole New Ballgame. If you're like me, your knowledge of the sport is likely limited to the infamous 'Blood in the Water' match from the '56 Melbourne...