Two Good Sports

What does it really take to be a sports journo? And...I wrote a book!

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:37:15 +0000

Georgie Tunny is a published author - cue the celebrations! We talk launch week chaos, the emotional rollercoaster of releasing a debut novel, and the very weird reality of building a career in sports media that served as inspiration for the story.

'Over To You' is a work of fiction, let us be clear on that.

From her first newsroom disasters to national TV, Georgie opens up about ambition, burnout, female friendship (thanks Gelmi) and the stories behind the book everyone’s talking about. It's a behind the scenes looks at Aussie sports newsrooms. Is there any other workplace where the c-word is so normalised? Somehow we made it through the trials and tribulations of being women in sports journalism, but only just.

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Remembering the great Neale Daniher | His close friend Tim Watson talks his life, legacy, and what we can do to help the cause

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000

He built and commandeered an army. An army who donned blue beanies and plunged into the ice and took action, knowing the leader would one day lose his life to the enemy.

This is a bit of a different episode for us. Following the passing of Neale Daniher after a 13-year fight with motor neurone disease, we take a moment to reflect on a life that changed far more than footy.

We hear Neale's own words from 2019, a message for his grandson about courage, responsibility, and facing life when it isn’t fair.

Then Tim Watson, former teammate and close friend of Neale's, who joins us to share what he was really like: the competitor, the conductor, the mate… and the force of nature who built a movement that united a nation. The Daniher family mobilised an army to take the fight to MND. And now, as Neale told us, we play on.

A conversation about legacy, resilience, and what we can do to make the biggest difference.

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Unpacking the insane State of Origin Game 1 moments, French Open diamonds and Making Essendon Great Again

Thu, 28 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

We put State of Origin Game I on trial, breaking down the Kalyn Ponga send‑off, Nathan Cleary’s match‑turning moments, and whether New South Wales truly deserved the win.

At Roland‑Garros, Aryna Sabalenka was wearing diamonds while calling for increased prize money - it sparked a conversation about double standards and the economics of tennis, but why can't women just support women? Novak or Janik never got asked those questions.

In Formula One, we explain why tension, rivalries and team politics are central to the sport’s appeal. And in the AFL, we examine Essendon’s coaching crossroads, the resurgence of the James Hird debate, and what it says about identity, nostalgia and unfinished business in football.

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The Women's Maroons on hungover fan meets, smutty BookTok and how to get State of Origin where it belongs

Mon, 25 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Ahead of Game III of the 2026 Women’s State of Origin, Georgie is joined by Jess Elliston, Lauren Brown and Jada Ferguson for a very Queensland conversation about heartbreak, pride, and why this game still matters even when the series is quote/unquote 'gone'. The girls talk about what camp feels like after a tough loss, the unspoken no‑dickheads policy, and why you’d still run through a wall for the jersey.

Plus, there’s chat about debuting for Queensland, copping nonsense online (why are the trolls always called Kevin?), and why starting a season with an Origin series makes absolutely no sense. There are Broncos premiership flashbacks, security being outrun, meeting fans behind a pair of sunnies at 7am, and a late‑episode pivot into smutty BookTok that nobody was prepared for.

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Glaring State of Origin omissions, a 46 year-old goalkeeper and which NRL star should the Bears entice to Perth?

Thu, 21 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

State of Origin is almost here, and the biggest talking point is Georgie's husband* being left out the Queensland squad. We break down the Origin selections, what the notable player absences means for the Blues and Maroons, and how Billy Slater might be thinking about form, fitness and the long game.

Sam Kerr got the perfect farewell at Chelsea with a goal, as she looks ahead to the next stage of her career, there were flowers for Matildas legend Melissa Barbieri - an A-League champion at 46 years old, and Ross Lyon surprised everyone when he revealed a Labubu obsession.

And we are sending so much love to Jai Arrow, his family and teammates, as he revealed a devastating MND diagnosis. It highlights the power of sport and the importance of the Big Freeze - we're talking with Bec Daniher next week to hear all about the event and the incredible work the organisation does.

*Reece Walsh

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The Wiggles on rugby league loyalty, being dads, and building stamina for three shows a day

Mon, 18 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Abbey is proudly in the top 1% of listeners. Georgie has a favourite and it's the only Broncos fan in the band. Together we are so excited to welcome Simon and Big Strong John Wiggle to Two Good Sports, to hear how they stay fit on tour, staying loyal to the Eels and the Tigers in tough times, and how they keep their love of sport alive with the demands of fatherhood.

Plus, they rank their top 5 Wiggles songs, talk about new single Sparkle and incredible WiggleVision video that goes with it, and tell us what's next for the undisputed champions of Australian entertainment.

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$500,000 worth of AFL guernsey, and who'd be a coach?

Thu, 14 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Scott Pendlebury’s milestone weekend is coming up; his record-breaking game approaches and it's ignited a debate on the proceeds from the sale of match‑worn guernseys, some expected to fetch eye‑watering prices. We chime in with our thoughts on player branding, and where the league draws the line on personal profit.

It was also a brutal week for coaches. Michael Voss’ exit at Carlton, Ivan Cleary’s surprise decision to step away from Penrith, and ongoing pressure across both codes shows how unforgiving the job can be. Add serious injury concerns, fan backlash and endless speculation, and it was a hectic week if you're in charge of a footy team.

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The One Where Helen Housby Becomes Our Best Friend

Mon, 11 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

She scored the winning goal for England at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, was the MVP at the 2023 World Cup, and dressed as Hannah Montana for her 30th birthday. She is of course, Helen Housby.

She's probably the most famous netballer in the world, and she joins us to talk going viral without trying, becoming an Aussie and why the world’s best netballers still don’t have the security they deserve. Could a new TV deal with Super Netball change all that? Plus, we discuss the MBE and meeting the King, coffee snobbery, and her extremely handsome cat, Roger.

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Rescuing the World Cup fan experience and a Met Gala debate

Thu, 07 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

The FIFA World Cup is a month away and already we're having things taken from us: at the time of recording, the Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation had announced there would be no more live matches shown at Fed Square in Melbourne, scene of some iconic moments (see Mathew Leckie's goal celebrations in 2022).

But then, on Thursday afternoon we had breaking news - Premier Jacinta Allan intervened to overturn the decision and bring the games back to Federation Square. We debate why it matters so much to Aussie fans.

Also this week it was our Super Bowl - the Met Gala. It was an event bankrolled by billionaires with questionable ethics; should we be having such lavish displays of wealth with the world in its current state? We discuss it, but also there's no getting away from the incredible fits - who was giving ‘hot parrot’? Why did we see what looked like a Dotti dress from 2014? Never fear, we make an attempt to link it all back to sport (where was Lewis Hamilton?).

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GWS Giants coach Adam Kingsley on that famous half-time spray, Taylor Swift vs Slipknot and his coaching philosophy

Mon, 04 May 2026 18:50:00 +0000

Ever since Georgie saw him do something strange on a flight from Melbourne - something that sparked a big debate - he's been an unofficial third host of this podcast. He's also coach of the GWS Giants, a former premiership player with Port Adelaide, and an all-round excellent sport.

Adam Kingsley gives us a look behind the curtain at the Giants, the truth behind that famous half-time spray, and his motivations for coaching after a successful career as a player.

We get the logic behind the infamous stand-up desk he fashions for himself on flights, the story from his playing days where he was told he “cost Port a premiership”, and why his old teammates still won’t let him forget it.

Plus, life outside footy: Taylor Swift, Slipknot, and long-lost Greek restaurants.

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A week of bad sports: the AFL Appeals Board, an Aussie Olympian and Scott Pendlebury's arts and crafts project

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Abbey has too many bad sports this week, so we're supplementing Good Sport, Bad Sport with a new segment: Ab-solutely Not. One of them is the reaction to Lance Collard’s ban in the AFL; the handling of the case by the appeals board was completely at odds with the ‘zero tolerance’ messaging the AFL says it lives by.

Then it's Scott Pendlebury's special golden guernsey - whose idea was that?

And also this week, Aussie Olympian Ryan Gregson was on the For The Kudos podcast and made some pretty outrageous comments. We’d never heard the term ‘getting chicked’ before, but are we having misogynistic comments like that? Ab-solutely not. For someone whose own partner is an outstanding athlete and marathon runner herself, it was a very disappointing comment.

Plus in the NRL, the new PNG team the Chiefs are going big on the recruitment. One of those is West Tigers’ Jarome Luai – he’ll join the new team after the 2027 season on a $1.2 million a season deal. And it’s tax free.

But Jarome says he’s not going there for the money and it’s going to make a difference to a lot of people. Who’s going to follow him next? And why aren’t the new Perth Bears making such big moves?

Never fear, there is a good sport: shout out Millie Elliot – playing Game 1 of State of Origin yesterday, just 6 months after having a baby. Incredible.

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Adam Gilchrist on keeping for Warnie, elite sledges and finding the best tequila on Earth

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

He's one of our best and most beloved cricketers, one who revolutionised the keeper position. He was a wicket keeper with a strike rate of 92 in Ashes Tests, the first player to hit 100 sixes in Tests, and won three consecutive World Cups - and that's just the accolades we've put here, trust us there are plenty more.

We chat with Gilly about his incredible career, what it was like having the best seat in the house as Warnie and McGrath bowled some of the best spells we've ever seen, celebrations and sledges, and how life after cricket looks when you've got your own tequila brand.

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Is it time for a Mental Health Round in the AFL?

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Geelong's Bailey Smith opened up discussion this week around the AFL's responsibility to its players and their mental health. Is it time for a Mental Health Round?

Plus, Gout Gout, our own answer to Usain Bolt and arguably the most exciting prospect we've seen in sprinting in recent years, kept the comparison alive by doing something crazy at the Under-20s championships in Sydney (it wasn't just the fact he broke yet another record). We discuss his future, the hype, and what's next.

And the injuries keep on coming in the NRL: Georgie is annoyed, but it does mean potential good news for the upcoming State of Origin.

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AFL icon Nic Naitanui on Harley Reid and Ben Cousins, the Perth fishbowl and life after footy

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

He wore the most famous number in West Coast history, stood 201cm tall, and spent a decade living in Perth’s footy fishbowl, but life after the number nine looks a little different to Nic Natuini. We sit down with the West Coast legend to talk mentorship, parenting on no sleep, and what happens when half your teammates weren’t born for your premiership.

Covering fame fatigue, functional soda and sending your twin brother to pick up the takeaway - this week's ep is a refreshingly honest take on footy.

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He said, he said in the AFL, and a royal surprise at the Western Bulldogs

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Port Adelaide captain Zak Butters was fined this week for abusing an umpire. The club have already said they'll appeal, and while the fine isn't a huge amount it's a question of reputation. We get the lowdown from former AFL umpire 'Razor' Ray Chamberlain - how can both sides save face? He tells us how he'd approach a case like this, and why we may never know what was really said.

Plus, Oscar Piastri just wants to be left alone but that might be wishful thinking, there's royalty popping in to the Western Bulldogs, and Georgie is left stunned by an AFL great on the plane home.

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Making history as the NRL's first female play-by-play commentator: how Emma Lawrence did it

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

She once got told her voice was 'too girly'. So she got her own voice coach, kept training and in 2026 Emma Lawrence made history as the first female play-by-play commentator for the NRL.

She tells us how she survived the newsroom grind, bounced back from multiple rejections and grew to thrive in a very male-dominated area. She's always bubbly, she's always full of ideas, and she's an inspiration to everyone who has ever been told to 'leave the footy to the men'.

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SA Premier Peter Malinauskas talks the AFL Gather Round, making Adelaide the new Melbourne, and why we shouldn't support the Crows

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

A four-day festival of footy is descending on Adelaide, and South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas talks with Georgie on why it's so important, supporting Port Adelaide over the Crows, and his plans to make Adelaide the go-to city for sport.

Plus, sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson did something incredible in the prestigious Stawell Gift that had us shocked. A 9-metre head start? Crazy.

We talk the AFL Gather Round, 40-point blowouts in the NRL and athletics being sexy again.

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8-time Grand Slam winner Sam Stosur on the hidden demands of elite tennis, prize money purchases, and the next Aussie superstars

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

She's an eight‑time Grand Slam champion, former world number one, Billie Jean King Cup captain and owner of the best arms in world sport. Tennis champion Sam Stosur joins us to reflect on life after tennis, the unique highs and lows of the game and what it really means to lead Team Australia. The future of the women’s game is bright with Talia Gibson and Storm Hunter leading the charge, but behind the glamour is a very real financial grind - Sam explains why it's such a slog even at the highest level. From sleeping in train stations to life‑changing prize money, five‑set debates to Italian marble benchtops, we're gifted all the stories from one of the very best to step on the court.

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Paralympic Medals, Popped Shoulders and Podium Tears with Ben Tudhope

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

This week we're joined by Ben Tudhope, Paralympic silver medalist and all-round legend, to debrief us on the Winter Paralympics in Milano Cortino and lift the lid on his incredible career achievements.

Australia's youngest ever Winter Paralympian overcame a dislocated shoulder to bring us home two medals in 2026, a silver and a bronze. We find out how he did it, what's next as he looks toward 2030 in the French Alps, and why the tears wouldn't stop flowing when he stood up on the podium.

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Abbey shares her experience with sexual harassment and her hope for women in sports media

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

We start this week's chat by asking the burning questions - what’s next for the Matildas after coming so close to Asian Cup glory? Can the AFL eliminate the ‘grub’ factor? And could Kylie unlock a twilight Grand Final at the G?

For our main discussion, Abbey shares a deeply personal and difficult story that speaks to all women in media. A year on from an incident that saw the perpetrator jailed, it’s a reminder that harassment is real, but there are laws to protect those who may find themselves in a similar situation.

There is help available if you have been the victim of sexual harassment. 1800RESPECT provides confidential counselling, information and referrals to support services which could include legal services, sexual assault support services and organisations with powers to investigate complaints. There are counsellors ready to be guided by you and what feels best for you, to help.

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Melbourne Storm legend Ryan Hoffman talks leadership, embracing AFL and how to stop Nathan Cleary

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000

It's the Grand Final rematch this week, but that's all in the past for the Broncos who haven't got off to the best start this season. Melbourne Storm legend and friend of the show Ryan Hoffman is with us to talk his new role in the AFL, the best leaders he's ever had and what made them unique, and how coaches are managing their teams in 2026 with some very interesting methods.

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The Matildas are one win from glory on home soil. How's the mood?

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

This week Scott Pendlebury dodged suspension thanks to being a Very Good Bloke, while Essendon rookie Jayden Nguyen revealed he panic‑deleted old DMs to his idol Lin Jong to avoid stage‑five‑clinger vibes, and is now paying it forward as an idol himself.

The main event though, is of course the Matildas storming into an Asian Cup final on home soil, with rom‑com energy, Sam Kerr brilliance, and Alanna Kennedy in the golden boot race. Plus, we chat with Matildas defender Kaitlyn Torpey about Final prep, table tennis rivalries and the secret stuff that's powering the team.

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The Iranian Women’s Team and the Reality Beyond the Game

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Last week there was a story that went far beyond sport. What happened to the Iranian women’s football team during the Asian Cup was about safety, and impossible choices. These athletes came to Australia to compete and were instead forced to navigate war, surveillance and global attention, simply for playing football. We wanted to talk about what that means, why some players have now been granted asylum, and how unfair it is that women chosen for their talent were put in such danger.

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Tom Hanks at the footy? That just sums up the craziest week in sport

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Abbey finally hits the Formula One as a punter and confirms it’s the best day out - until heartbreak strikes when hometown hero Oscar Piastri crashes out before the race even begins. Add in a Matildas Asian Cup draw that makes the path to the final even harder, Tom Hanks casually rocking up to a Giants game, and endless AFL-NRL headline wars as Round Zero spars with the Vegas round, and you get one of the biggest weeks in sport.

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Matildas Pressure, Lewis Hamilton’s Aura & Vale Dennis Cometti

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

It’s been a big week in sport. Footy is back across both codes, the F1 season kicked off in Melbourne, the Matildas narrowly missed out on topping the group in the Asian Cup and the calendar is absolutely heaving. The AFL/NRL headline war fired up as Andrew Dillon floats Aussie Rules at the Olympics (respectfully unhinged), Abbey recounts meeting Lewis Hamilton and his unmatched aura, and we pay tribute to the late, great Dennis Cometti — a once‑in‑a‑generation voice who shaped how Australians remember sport.

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Guenther Steiner on F1’s New Era, Aussie Hope & Why He’ll Never Do a Shoey

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Lights out and away we go! As the 2026 Formula 1 season kicks off in Melbourne, we sit down with one of the sport’s most candid and charismatic figures, Guenther Steiner. On the eve of Grand Prix weekend, Guenther breaks down what you really need to know about a brand-new era of F1 — from the end of DRS to the new hybrid electric engines — and weighs up whether these changes will actually make racing better.

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Sophie Molineux on Pressure, People and the Captaincy

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

This week we're joined by one of Australian cricket’s fiercest competitors — World Cup winner, Ashes star, big‑moment specialist and newly appointed Australian women’s captain, Sophie Molineux.

Recorded before Soph was unfortunately ruled out of the Australia–India series with a back injury, this chat dives deep into leadership, pressure and what it actually means to captain one of the most successful teams in world sport.

Soph opens up about the moment she got the call, the captaincy selection process, and being forced to articulate her values after a lifetime spent letting her cricket do the talking.

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Season Four Is Officially Open!

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Season Four is officially open! We're back with big feelings, player‑movement grief, winter sport brilliance and a still-burning (though maybe ever so slighty quenched by recent events) ice hockey obsession. From pure joy to a very public fumble, this episode is a reminder of how quickly sport can give you everything — and take it away just as fast.

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Pole Vaulting, Perspective and Popping Champagne with Nina Kennedy

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Dear listeners, we’re starting Season 4 exactly how we mean to go on — with an icon, a champion, and a certified third good sport.

This week, we're joined by Nina Kennedy, Australia’s greatest ever female pole vaulter and the woman who quite literally stood on top of the world in Paris. We talk champagne rituals, manifesting Olympic dreams, and why success doesn’t actually change the things that matter most.

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Australia’s Best Winter Games Ever

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000

It’s the final stop on our Unofficial Green & Gold journey, and what a way to go out.

We're wrapping up Australia’s most successful Winter Games ever, celebrating a medal haul that exceeded all expectations — and delivered plenty of moments that had us yelling at the TV, crying on the couch, and doing some extremely loose medal‑table maths.

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Elite Athlete, Doctor, Mum of Six: Is There Anything Jana Pittman Can’t Do?

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000

We sit down with Jana Pittman: two‑time world champion, four‑time Commonwealth champion, Summer and Winter Games athlete, Aussie bobsled trailblazer, and current medical doctor.
Jana takes us inside what it really takes to represent your country across two different Games, two vastly different sports, and multiple phases of life — all while raising six kids and studying medicine.

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Zero Medals, Infinite Drama

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 03:30:00 +0000

Five days in, Australia’s medal tally is still sitting on zero — but if you think that means nothing’s happened, think again. This episode has everything: heartbreak, hope, chaos, scandal, romance, injuries, style takes, and one Norwegian man who absolutely did not read the room.

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The Wrap: Medals, Moments & What’s Next

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:42:18 +0000

Two Good Sports is back with another unofficial green-and-gold dive into the Winter Games and what an opening weekend it’s been. We recap the very Italian opening ceremony, the chaos, the glamour, the Mariah‑Carey‑adjacent energy, the logistical quirks, and, of course, which athletes set the tone for Australia’s campaign.

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Italy Is Calling: Your Unofficial Green & Gold Preview

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:00:00 +0000

We're back early for this special, unofficial Green and Gold edition. We set the stage for the upcoming action in Italy, breaking down the biggest storylines, emerging narratives and green‑and‑gold moments to look out for as the Games get underway. From early standouts to form lines across Milano and Cortina, this preview gets listeners ready for the weeks ahead.

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Live from the AO

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:30:00 +0000

In this very special live episode of Two Good Sports, we're kicking off the season early from the heart of the Australian Open! We're lucky enough to be joined on stage by Jordan Smith, the breakout star of the One Point Slam, who opens up about his incredible journey from local Sydney tournaments to Rod Laver Arena — and winning a point against the world number one worth $1 million.

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🎶 We are the pride of Brisbane town, We wear maroon, blue and gold 🎶

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Georgie is officially unhinged. The Brisbane Broncos are through to the NRL grand final and she’s treating it like her own personal victory lap. Abby’s been strong-armed into a Broncos beanie, the merch has taken over the studio, and somehow matches have appeared on the desk…

This week’s Two Good Sports is a season finale rollercoaster.

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Matt Rowell Wins the Brownlow and Loses the Medal

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +0000

It’s Grand Final Week and Two Good Sports is running on fumes, lunch invites (zero), and a surprise detour… to the Crown Penthouse with Brownlow Medalist Matt Rowell.

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The Broncos sure can win (and Robert Irwin can dance??!)

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +0000

This week on Two Good Sports, we're deep diving into the greatest rugby league match Georgie has ever seen and unpacking the AFL finals chaos, including why Bailey Smith might be your favourite villain.

And finally, the most important news: Robert Irwin can DANCE.

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Kicking off the NRL finals with Lavender Baj

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Filling in for Abby this week is multi-sport tragic, TikTok legend and all-round delight Lavender Baj. Together, we dive into the NRL finals with gusto (and a few grudges), debate club culture at the Broncos, relive the joy of Lachy Ilias’ dancing, and wonder: could the Bulldogs–Panthers grand final be the cultural moment of the season?

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Catching up with Casey Dellacqua

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +0000

From Wimbledon dreams on her childhood bedroom wall to Slam finals and a chapter in Ash Barty’s memoir, Casey Dellacqua has done it all. In this episode, Georgie and Abby catch up with the tennis legend, commentator, mum of three, and all-around gem.

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Balloons, Brides & Breaking Barriers

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0000

From Taylor Swift’s engagement meltdown to Abbey's birthday, this week’s episode is full of love, laughter and a whole lot of glitter. But it’s also a landmark moment for Aussie sport - we reflect on former Eagle Mitch Brown’s brave step as the first openly bisexual AFL player, and what it means for the game and beyond. Plus: Carlos Alcaraz’s buzzcut disaster (thanks, bro), and a little existential birthday therapy along the way.

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Words Matter: The AFL's Latest Reckoning

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0000

This week Georgie and Abbey dive deep into the fallout from Izak Rankine's homophobic slur - a story that’s shaking the AFL on the eve of finals. With special guest Kate McCarthy, they unpack the culture that still allows this language to surface, the AFL’s mixed messaging on zero tolerance, and what it means for fans who feel left out of the game they love. Plus: the best and worst of player initiations, why Remember the Titans still holds up, and the rise of AFLW’s unstoppable force, Zippy Fish.

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Snoop Is Coming To Town: Andrew Dillon on The Grand Final and AFLW

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0000

In a week where sport and pop culture collide harder than a contested mark, we welcome AFL CEO Andrew Dillon for an unfiltered chat.

From the months long negotiation to land Snoop Dogg as the Grand Final pre-show act, to why he believes this year’s AFLW season will showcase the most exciting talent yet, Dillon lifts the lid on the stories behind the headlines.

Georgie and Abbey also detour into Taylor Swift’s new album announcement (and the campaign to get her on the MCG stage), dissect a baby-caused tennis drama, and share some eyebrow-raising behind-the-scenes tales from past grand final acts.

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Is This the Worst AFL Season Ever?

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Is 2025 the dullest AFL season in recent memory? Georgie and Abbey tackle the big question - breaking down lopsided scorelines, the lack of drama, and whether the finals footy can save it from fading into forgettable.

There’s also the chaos from the Logies (rogue seat fillers & gravy on gowns), celebration in the netball world, and a nostalgic roast of Adelaide’s infamous power stance.

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Bronte Campbell Dives Into Life Beyond The Pool

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Bronte Campbell joins Abbey and Georgie for a candid chat about life in and out of the pool. From chasing Olympic glory to launching her sustainable activewear brand, Bronte shares the highs, lows, and everything in between. They talk burnout, brutal training loads, why medals don’t always bring happiness, and the joy of finding purpose beyond sport. Plus, insider goss from the Olympic village, chaotic world championships, and a healthy dose of dream-crushing competitiveness.

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Liz Ellis Wants Netball in the Olympics (and So Do We)

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:20:00 +0000

We're joined by netball royalty and all-around Australian legend Liz Ellis for a candid, funny, and passionate conversation about the sport she loves — and where it’s heading.

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Noemie Fox: Gold Medalist, Sister, Superstar

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000

In a reality TV-obsessed world, sport remains the most authentic drama we have — and this week’s guest has lived every kind of storyline: family legacy, fierce rivalry, and Olympic glory.

Fresh off her gold medal win in kayak cross at the Paris Olympics, Noemie Fox joins us for a ride down memory lane. Born into Australia’s royal family of paddling, Noemie was raised on the river and destined for greatness — but competing alongside her sister, the legendary Jess Fox, made the journey as complex as it was powerful.

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State of Origin: One of the Greatest Wins in Sport

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Georgie’s supported the Maroons for more than 30 years — and they’ve just delivered one of the greatest wins in sport. Like Blues tears through a leaky sieve, this was a victory full of emotion, defiance, and deep humanity.

With personal tragedy at the heart of the Maroons' motivation, this win wasn't just about rugby league — it was about resilience, connection, and playing for something bigger.

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Good Sports, Great Cricketers: Alyssa Healy and Phoebe Litchfield

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000

This week, it's a big one for Two Good Sports — Georgie is in Sydney, Abbey is in Melbourne, and the cricket chat is off the charts. That's right, we have two of Australia’s brightest cricket stars, Alyssa Healy and Phoebe Litchfield, joining us to dish on everything from mispronunciations and iconic sledges, to the evolution of women’s sport and what leadership looks like in a new generation. They reflect on that unforgettable 2020 MCG World Cup Final, the complexities of scheduling, their hopes for more women’s Test cricket, and yes — the truth behind that viral photoshoot with Sam Constance.

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Waleed Aly Has Entered the Podcast Arena

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 19:00:00 +0000

It’s, sadly, the final week of The Project, and to celebrate/commiserate, we’re joined by a very special guest: journalist, academic, broadcaster, Gold Logie winner, walking fun fact generator, and yes, former Richmond Tigers mascot, Waleed Aly.

In this very extended episode, Waleed reflects on more than a decade behind the desk, saying goodbye, and the art of compartmentalising on live television. Plus, we dig into his sporting obsessions, his time inside a mascot suit, his unexpected Elmo bromance, and why The Project meant more than just prime-time news.

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Where Does Commentary End and Character Assassination Begin?

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 19:00:00 +0000

We kick off with the chaos and glory of State of Origin II: the heartbreaks, the triumphs, and yes, the media pile-on. We break down the tension brewing between Billy Slater and Aaron Woods, and we ask the big question: where does commentary end and character assassination begin? Also, Georgie’s cooked up an iconic Axis of Evil and Good — can you guess where Perth’s weather lands?

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We Manifested ANTHONY ALBANESE!!

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:00:00 +0000

After a cheeky DM slide (and a well-placed smiley face), we managed to land the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, for a truly epic, unfiltered chat.

We speak about his lifelong love of sport, the wild crossover between politics and play, and of course, his unshakable loyalty to the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Albo shows us he’s not just a sports fan — he’s one of us.

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Bec Daniher On Family, FightMND, And The Big Freeze

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 19:00:00 +0000

For today's episode, we're very lucky to have Bec Daniher joining us in studio ahead of FightMND's 11th Big Freeze at the MCG.

In 2013 AFL legend Neale Daniher, Bec's father, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease. But rather than fade into the background, Neale dedicated his life to helping prevent the suffering of those who’ll be diagnosed in the future. The charity he co-founded, FightMND, has since raised $115 million and raised awareness of this devastating illness in Australian culture.

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Ryan Hoffman on the State of Origin

Thu, 29 May 2025 19:00:00 +0000

We're diving headfirst into the most electrifying event in Australian sport: State of Origin. Forget Christmas. Forget birthdays. This is it. Georgie’s loyalty to Queensland runs deep... maybe too deep. After a rough Game One, emotions are high and hope is hanging by a thread. To keep things balanced, we're bringing in none other than Blues legend Ryan Hoffman. He’s being dubbed the Oracle, and honestly... he’s earned it.

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Putting A Spotlight on Men's Mental Health With Rob Mills

Thu, 22 May 2025 19:00:00 +0000

We do talk about suicide in this episode, which we know can be distressing. So if you need resources or support go to beyondblue.org or you for 24 hour free counselling in Australia, the number for Lifeline is 13 11 14.

In the wake of recent, tragic losses that have deeply affected the AFL community, and amid growing conversations about mental health in sport, we invited Rob Mills onto the podcast to discuss masculinity, friendship, and mental wellbeing — and to share practical tips on how women can support the men in their lives.

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Our Expansion Club Rate Card

Thu, 15 May 2025 19:00:00 +0000

We're giving an official Two Good Sports record card to the expansion clubs that we care most about in Australia. NRL, AFL, NBL, and the A-League. Listen now to find out if your club rates...

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Harry Garside Is Redefining Masculinity

Thu, 08 May 2025 19:00:00 +0000

He fights stereotypes, intrusive thoughts, and staying still. He's been on I'm A Celeb, Dancing With The Stars, and he's an Olympic medalist. We are very excited to welcome Harry Garside to Two Good Sports!

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Harry Grant Drops the Mic on AFL vs NRL

Thu, 01 May 2025 21:15:00 +0000

It might be the federal election, but forget the democracy sausage — it's all about Magic Round this weekend! We have Melbourne Storm's superstar, Harry Grant joining us to give us the lowdown.

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Gout Gout – Out Out?

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0000

We’re running full speed into one of Australia’s most iconic events: the Stawel Gift. From prize money to prestige, we unpack why athletes obsess over this unique 120-metre sprint, and how the unusual handicap system aims to level the playing field between weekend warriors and Olympians.

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Georgie is BACK!!!

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0000

After 4 weeks – or was it 84 years?! – Georgie has finally returned to us. It feels as good as you might imagine. We talk NRL, athletics, highlights from the Masters golf tournament, and ongoing controversies in the AFL.

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Trading Teams, Chasing Dreams: Bec Allen Tells All

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0000

With Georgie still away crushing it on The Amazing Race, Abbey is joined by Aussie basketball star Bec Allen — and it's a chat that goes far beyond the court.

Now in her 10th year in the WNBA, Bec reflects on her incredible career, from debuting in the WNBL at 16 to playing across New York, Connecticut, Phoenix, and now Chicago Sky.

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Australia Is Entering Its Rugby Union Era

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Georgie is still off gallivanting around the world, so ABC’s Catherine Murphy is joining Abbey to talk about everything rugby union, including why you should care about the upcoming Lions tour.

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This 17 Year Old May Just Be Australia's Greatest Ever Athlete

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Georgie is away doing something top secret and AMAZING, so this week we have 3AW's Laura Spurway joining Abbey to talk all things Gout Gout, the 17 year old lining up to be Australia's greatest ever athlete.

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Critical Analysis of Women's Sport with Niav Owens

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000

There has been a lot of commentary surrounding the Matildas lately, some of it warranted, some of it not. So we have one of the great brains in women’s sport, Niav Owens on the show today, to tell us what is going on with everyone’s favourite team.

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The one, the only, GUENTHER #*&!! STEINER!!

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000

We are starting this season on an ABSOLUTE HIGH. Guenther Steiner is the man we all fell in love with on Drive to Survive, and Georgie got to sit down with him and ask him all things F1 ahead of the season.

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Two Good Sports is BACK!!!!

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000

On this week’s Two Good Sports episode, we’re back for a brand-new season! And what better way to kick things off than with our official ins and outs for the year?

We’re setting the tone, making some big calls, and let’s be honest — probably regretting a few of them later.

What’s in? What’s out? And where do we land on the great sporting debates of the year?

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Best sports stories of 2024

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000

It's our last episode of 2024! Georgie and Abbey are joined by Sam Koslowski co-founder of The Daily Aus to look back on the biggest and best sports stories of the year. Plus, the team make their sporting predictions for 2025.

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Will 2026 be the last hurrah for the Commonwealth Games?

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Finally, the 2026 Commonwealth Games have a host city. Glasgow has put their hand up to save the event, with the Victorian government still covering most of the bill. But with a scaled back program of just ten sports, does this spell the end for the Comm Games?

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Abbey and Georgie react to the GWS scandal

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Last week, the AFL moved swiftly to condemn and sanction players of the GWS Giants men's team for their behaviour during a post-season function. Today on the show, Abbey and Georgie tackle the story head on, reacting to the backlash, the fallout, and sharing their personal perspectives as women in sport.

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Farewell Rafa

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Rafael Nadal has finally announced his retirement from tennis. He'll farewell the game, representing Spain at the Davis Cup in November, but today on the show we look back on his incredible career. After racking up 22 Grand Slam titles, he bows out having given the sport everything he had. Tennis will never be the same.

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The unstoppable Penrith Panthers

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000

The NRL season is done and dusted as Penrith Panthers continued their dynasty - perhaps the greatest the modern game will ever see. Today on the show, all the fallout from the NRL Grand Final, including a biting allegation and that controversial decision from the bunker. Laura Spurway is back with Abbey to wrap it all up for you, plus a special message from our dear Georgie.

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Could the AFL Grand Final ever move away from the MCG?

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 19:00:00 +0000

As the AFL has expanded across the country, one question won't go away: should the Grand Final be moved from the hallowed turf of Melbourne Cricket Ground? There are many arguments 'for' and 'against', from upholding tradition to the unfair advantage it gives Victorian clubs. Today on the show, Abbey is joined once again by Laura Spurway to settle the debate once and for all.

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Should suspended players be eligible for the Brownlow Medal?

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 04:45:00 +0000

It's the debate that never seems to go away. The Brownlow Medal is the AFL's highest individual honour, awarded to the best and fairest player of the home and away season. But every year, the same question is asked by fans and pundits alike: should it just be awarded to the best player on the field? Should the "fairest" element be scrapped entirely, making suspended players eligible? Abbey is joined once again by Laura Spurway to try and settle the debate.

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Oscar Piastri is living up to the hype

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:00:00 +0000

Australian Oscar Piastri has clinched his second win of his young Formula 1 career, taking out the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. His team, McLaren, now lead the constructors' championship and the kid from Melbourne is living up to the hype that surrounded his entry into F1 last year.

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AFL Finals Week 1: what is Hok-Ball? And why "rebuild" is a dirty word in Geelong

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 19:00:00 +0000

Week 1 of AFL Finals is in the can, and it provided a ton of headlines and left many questions. Will Geelong ever need a rebuild? Is Ken Hinkley on his way out at Port Adelaide, regardless is they beat the Hawks on Friday night? And what on earth is Hok-Ball?! All that and more on this weeks show, as Abbey Gelmi is joined by sports journo Laura Spurway to break it all down.

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Are athletes allowed to be influencers?

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 19:00:00 +0000

Athlete endorsements are nothing new in the sports world. From Michael Jordan to Caitlin Clarke, sports stars are more than just athletes, they're mega influencers and brands want a piece of the pie. But can you blame them for wanting to cash in while they can? Well, Australia certainly loves to cut down a tall poppy. So today on the show, Abbey and Georgie take a look at the biggest examples of star power in sports, and whether or not Aussie fans can truly embrace the off-field profile of our own athletes.

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Para Games: the star athletes you need to know

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 19:00:00 +0000

You've had the entree, now get ready for the main course. The Para Games are almost here! Georgie and Abbey have you covered with the key details you need to know about the Paralympics and the star Aussie athletes set to shine in Paris.

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Imane Khelif: clearing the cloud of misinformation

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 19:00:00 +0000

It was hard to avoid the headlines when a social media storm surrounded Algerian boxer Imane Khelif at the Paris Olympics earlier this month. After her first round opponent, Italy's Angela Carini, quit in a flood of tears just seconds into the bout, Khelif faced attacks over her gender. Misinformation quickly spread online and reignited the debate over gender and sports. But the real story of Imane Khelif is one of dignity and honour.

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Games wrap: best moments and more medals

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 19:00:00 +0000

With the Games now done and dusted, Abbey and Georgie are back to review Team Australia's last batch medals from Paris over the last weekend, and reflect on their favourite moments of the event.

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Goodbye to the Games

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +0000

The Games have come to a close, and as promised, Georgie and Abbey are back with a special bonus episode. The closing ceremony featured some French and not so French themes, as Paris handed the baton over to Los Angeles for 2028. Plus, some honourable mentions for some the quirkier stories from the past two weeks.

Look out for a full episode tomorrow, wrapping up the final medals for team Australia and our favourite Games moments from Paris.

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It's raining medals for Australia

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 23:36:12 +0000

It was another haul of Aussie medals overnight, including a historic pair from the boxing ring. Plus, our water polo girls are going for gold, after taking down Team USA, and everything you need to know ahead of the weekend to close out the Games in Paris.

Two Good Sports will return on Monday with a closing ceremony recap, then on Tuesday, we'll have a full wrap of Australia's Games campaign.

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Why Games qualifying is anything but simple for the marathon

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Australia's best-ever Games performance

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 23:21:52 +0000

Team Australia made history overnight, winning 4 gold, taking us to 18 in total. It's our best-ever return, with 4 days still to go in Paris. Abbey and Georgie break it all down for you, including a historic bronze in the Discus Throw. Plus, what you need to watch tonight as the Aussies look to add to our already stacked medal tally.

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Arisa Trew: Australia's youngest gold medalist

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 22:58:16 +0000

We are midway through week two of the Games and team Australia is riding high! Overnight, Arisa Trew showed her true colours, winning gold in the skateboarding. The 14-year-old becomes our youngest ever gold medalist. Plus, all the action from the cycling track and the ocean, with a bronze and silver added to Australia's overall tally. All that and more, including everything on the way tonight. Hint: it involves TGS favourite, Peter Bol.

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Peter Bol: The innocent victim of clean sport

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Noemie Fox Day

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 23:38:23 +0000

So far these Games, one Fox sister has taken the spotlight. But today, it's Noemie Fox's day. She takes home gold in the Kayak Cross for her moment in the sun, and completes a golden sweep for the Fox family. Plus, all the can't-miss action from Paris, on the way tonight.

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Australia's golden hour

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 23:30:25 +0000

The Games continue to deliver the goods for Aussie sports fans and Abbey and Georgie are probably the most excited of them in the country right now! Team Australia are racking up the medals, so it's a bumper Green & Gold Edition, as we recap a huge weekend in Paris. We also get you caught up on all the action overnight and look ahead at what's still to come this evening.

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Redemption for our new Golden Girls

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 23:18:41 +0000

Overnight at the Games, Australia claim gold in the Women's 4x200m Freestyle Relay, blowing the US away to add to our stash from the pool. Plus our first athletics medal is in the bag, thanks to Jemima Montag walking her way into the record books. And everything to watch over a stacked weekend. TGS will back on Monday for another huge week in Paris.

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Fantastic Ms Fox and King Kyle atop the podium

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:09:26 +0000

Today, Jess Fox does it again! Our flag bearer claims another gold to become Australia's most successful Games athlete. Also, Kyle Chalmers snatches silver as more bronze medals are added to our tally. Plus, everything coming your way tonight.

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The queen of backstroke retains her crown

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 23:34:54 +0000

Today at the Games, Kaylee McKeown silenced the Americans to claim gold in the 100m backstroke, while in the Rugby 7s, it was heartbreak for our women. That and much more, plus everything coming up tonight that you simply cannot miss.

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Mollie pips Ariarne, plus our new Aussie equestrian hero

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 23:38:53 +0000

It's been another huge night of action for team Australia at the Games. Mollie O'Callaghan got the better of Ariarne Titmus in the 200m freestyle, plus a new Aussie hero emerges in...equestrian? Abbey and Georgie are back to break it all down.

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A very French opening ceremony

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Surprise! It's a TGS: Green & Gold bonus episode. Georgie and Abbey just had to talk about that opening ceremony in the French capital. Every four years, sport and pop culture come together in unexpected ways and this one did not disappoint. There was rain, there were pop stars, and...Minions?

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Fox and Titmus strike gold and a miraculous Matildas comeback.

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 23:07:36 +0000

The Games are off to a record-breaking start, as Australia strikes gold. Abbey and Georgie recap the first three days of the events in Paris, from the white water to the pool. Plus, the Matildas keep their medal hopes alive with a miraculous comeback, and everything coming up tonight that you need to watch.

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The Aussie athletes you can't miss at the Games

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 19:00:00 +0000

It's less than a week to go until that big sports event in Paris kicks off, and Abbey and Georgie will be keeping you up to date on it all. Two Good Sports: Green & Gold Edition starts from Monday the 29th of July. But in the meantime, as you prepare for two weeks of sleepless nights and sporting fever, here's five more stars to keep an eye on in the Australian team.

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Our track & field stars to watch in Paris

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 19:00:00 +0000

The Games are less than two weeks away! So who are Team Australia's best medal hopes for Paris? Today, Abbey and Georgie give you the lowdown on five athletes to keep an eye on in the coming weeks, and asses their podium chances. Two Good Sports: Green & Gold Edition starts 29 July!

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Peter Bol: The innocent victim of clean sport

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Precious metals & rare gems

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 19:00:00 +0000

The Games are fast approaching and Georgie and Abbey are excited! This week, where are things at for our basketball teams? We dive into the Boomers and the Opals and whether or not they can bring home a medal from Paris. Plus, a special TGS announcement!

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The strength of Simone Biles

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:00:00 +0000

There's only one name that rules gymnastics: the GOAT, Simone Biles. After returning to the sport from a 2-year break last year, she's back doing what she does best. But that comeback was no small feat. Simone hasn't shied away from her mental health challenges, turning a weakness into a strength. Now, she's set to take on the world once more in Paris.

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Can the USA learn to love cricket?

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 19:00:00 +0000

Cricket has hit the headlines in the United States and Americans are very confused. The USA and West Indies are hosting the T20 World Cup, and a whole new audience has been exposed to the sport. But with cricket being added to the Olympics (Los Angeles 2028), and a new domestic comp entering its second season (Major League Cricket), is now the time for America to finally embrace the game?

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Aussie swimmers: breaking records and stealing hearts

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 19:00:00 +0000

Australia may just have its best Olympic swimming team ever. After a week of qualifying trials, our Dolphins are expected to dominate the Games this year. And while the action in the pool was electric, the inspiring stories to emerge were nothing but remarkable.

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Swimming Australia in murky waters

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Why Olympic qualifying is anything but simple

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 19:00:00 +0000

If you're not entrenched in the marathon world, it may surprise you to know that the fastest qualifiers aren't always the ones who are actually sent to the Olympics. The runners that make the team are entirely at the discretion of Athletics Australia. It's a policy that's seen one of our best marathoners - top-three finisher, Lisa Weightman - miss out on selection for Paris, triggering a heated debate online and in the athletics community.

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Rebels without a cause

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 19:00:00 +0000

It’s no secret that rugby in Australia isn’t in great shape. But things just got worse for the game with the axing of the Melbourne Rebels. The club are no more, and won’t be competing in Super Rugby next season. Executives say they’re still committed to growing the sport in Victoria but the loss of the Rebels points to even bigger issues for rugby in Australia. So, with a home World Cup on the horizon in 2027, can the game bounce back?

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Why are female athletes plagued by ACL injuries?

Mon, 27 May 2024 19:00:00 +0000

It's been called an epidemic of the game. Women's football is dominated by anterior cruciate ligament injuries, and in recent years it seems to be getting worse. 37 players missed the World Cup because of them, and now Sam Kerr has been ruled out of this year's Olympics. So what's going on? And why are female athletes more likely to suffer the dreaded knee injury?

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Don't Miss... Find and Tell

Fri, 24 May 2024 19:00:00 +0000

Don’t miss Find and Tell, the search for the next generation of Australian storytellers. Think of it like one of those TV talent shows... but for podcasting!

You'll hear from four Australians as they go head-to-head to Find and Tell unique and interesting stories from around the country, based on a new theme each episode.

Follow along each Wednesday as host Jamila Rizvi decides which storyteller will take home the grand prize and be crowned the Find And Tell champion.

Search Find And Tell on your podcast app or click here!

Meet the storytellers at findandtell.com.au/

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Understanding Aussie Ange

Mon, 20 May 2024 19:00:00 +0000

We're taking a break this week but we didn't want to leave you hanging. With the Premier League season all wrapped up, we thought it was a good time to revisit one of our best episodes from last year on Ange Postecoglou. He's just completed his first season as Tottenham manager, and although it didn't all go to plan, its worth reflecting on just how far he's come in his incredible coaching career.

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A Matildas legend hangs up the gloves

Mon, 13 May 2024 19:00:00 +0000

She's been a crucial part of the Matildas for nearly two decades, but even legends have to retire at some point. This past week, goalkeeper Lydia Williams announced she's hanging up the gloves and boots, retiring from international football after this year's Olympics. Today on the show, Georgie and super sub Niav Owens pay tribute to one of the Tillies greats, and reflect on just how much the game has changed in Lyd's 19-year career.

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South Sydney Rabbit-woes

Mon, 06 May 2024 19:00:00 +0000

The Rabbitohs are a club in crisis. They sit on the bottom of the ladder, having won just a single game this NRL season, and head coach Jason Demetriou has now been sacked. So what's next for Souths? The answer may come in the form of League legend Wayne Bennett, who has put his hand up for a return to South Sydney.

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Winless & scoreless: where to next for the Olyroos?

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0000

Our men's Olympic football team, the Olyroos, have failed to make the cut for this year's Games in Paris. The team didn't win a match or score a single goal in their quest to qualify. So what does this missed opportunity mean for men's football in Australia, our development pathways, and our future Socceroos? Niav Owens is back again with Georgie Tunny this week to seek some answers.

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Who is Caitlin Clark? Meet basketball's next superstar

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0000

She's touted as the most exciting prospect in basketball since Steph Curry - and she's only just turned pro. Caitlin Clark broke countless records in college ball, prompting Shaquille O'Neal to proclaim her as "the best female collegiate player ever". Now, she's set for the WNBA after being drafted as the number one pick. But it's her rookie salary that's got people talking this past week, reigniting the gender pay gap conversation. Today, Georgie Tunny is joined once again by Niav Owens to break it all down.

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Can Matildas hype sustain women's football?

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0000

Off the back of last year's Women's World Cup, football has seen a huge boost: record crowds, membership increases, and a number of Matildas returning home to the A-League Women. But is that momentum enough to sustain the domestic game? Today on the show, Georgie Tunny is joined by sports presenter Niav Owens for an update on the health of women's football in Australia and the challenges that remain.

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Island defended: how Tasmania JackJumpers won the NBL

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0000

They've only been around for three seasons, but the NBL's newest team has stunned Australian basketball. The JackJumpers rise has been swift, making the postseason every year. Now, they've won the Championship. And the person at the centre of their success is coach, Scott Roth - an American who's made Tasmania his home, and built a winning team that locals can be proud of.

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Why Tasmania Devils have history on their side

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Tasmania has been crying out for an AFL team to call their own for decades. Fans had to watch on as expansion teams were added to the competition, while Tassie was ignored. But Tasmania's football roots run deep and the fans never lost hope. They were finally awarded the AFL’s 19th licence last year. And now, the club has a name: Tasmania Devils will enter the league in 2028. There's just the small problem of building a brand new stadium.

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The Sam Kerr saga, explained

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Usually, when Sam Kerr is in the headlines it's because she's bagged another hat-trick for club or country. But a couple weeks ago, Australia and the sports world at large were struck by the news that she'd been charged for the alleged racial harassment of a police officer in London. 24 hours later, everything changed. The words Kerr allegedly used were revealed to the public, and a national debate ensued. Today on the show, how it all unfolded and what it means for Sam Kerr and the Matildas.

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Need-to-know storylines for the year in sport

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 18:00:00 +0000

The 2024 sporting calendar is stacked. From Formula 1 to the Paralympics, this is your guide to the year ahead. Will Alyssa Healy lead Australia to T20 glory? Can Collingwood go back-to-back this AFL season? Plus, Georgie's wild Wallabies prediction and a French fun fact, befitting of a Paris Olympics.

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Enhanced Games: the Olympics on steroids

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Welcome to a new year of Two Good Sports!

Since they were announced in 2023, the Enhanced Games has divided opinion. The proposed event is set to be the first international sports competition without drug testing. It's backed by wealthy investors and already has athletes keen to compete. And with $1m USD up for grabs for breaking a world record, who can blame them? But will the Enhanced Games threaten the integrity of clean sport?

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The biggest sports stories of 2023

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 18:00:00 +0000

It's our last episode for the year, so we're looking back on the stories we've covered so far and bringing you up to speed on where they're at now. Like, have Australian netballers been paid yet? Has the 2026 Commonwealth Games been resolved? And is the three-year ban handed to Luis Rubiales enough? Plus, we pick our favourite sports moments of the year.

Two Good Sports will return in early 2024! In the meantime, follow us @twogoodsportspodcast on Instagram.

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The making of Big Ange Postecoglou

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 18:00:00 +0000

You've seen the headlines and the press conference quips. Ange Postecoglou is making waves in the Premier League at the helm of Tottenham. His uncompromising approach to football and his down-to-earth demeanour is winning over fans and media alike. But how did he reach the heights of the world's biggest league? And what made Ange the manager and the man he is today?

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Meg Lanning's legacy for Australian cricket

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 18:00:00 +0000

After a 13-year international career full of accolades, Aussie cricket captain Meg "Megastar" Lanning has retired from national team duty. She bows out on her own terms and at the top of her game. So why is Meg hanging up the baggy green at the age of just 31? And what sort of legacy does she leave for the sport?

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Eddie's out, so what's next for the Wallabies?

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 18:00:00 +0000

10 months ago, Eddie Jones was the lifeline Australian rugby union needed. But following a disaster of a World Cup - the Wallabies worst ever performance at the tournament - Eddie has quit. So how did it all go wrong for the Wallabies and where does it leave the future of the sport?

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The Taylor Swift effect on the NFL

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000

Sometimes sports and pop culture combine in unexpected ways. The recent influence of Taylor Swift on American football is undeniable, and we have the stats to back it up. As you may have heard, the pop sensation is dating Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, and subsequently, the NFL has seen a huge influx of new fans and new money. So who is Travis Kelce and how is Taylor Swift changing the economics of America's biggest sport?

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The crisis facing Australian netball

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000

Netball is far and beyond the most popular team sport for women and girls in Australia, but the game is in a very real crisis. Our most elite Super Netball players haven't been paid in weeks. It's the latest chapter in an ongoing pay dispute, which began in February and remains in a stalemate. So, what are the players asking for, is it fair and, importantly, is it viable?

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The rise of Oscar Piastri

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000

From remote-control cars to Formula 1, how did Aussie young gun Oscar Piastri rise through motor racing's ranks to claim one of just 20 coveted seats? The former grid kid from Melbourne has announced his arrival in his rookie season, with two podium finishes. But do we believe the hype? Is Oscar the next big thing in F1?

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What's the deal with the Commonwealth Games?

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000

Back in July, Victoria cancelled its plans to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games in a shock move that stunned the sports world. The event remains in limbo, as do the athletes, administrators and everyday Victorians. So what happened? This week, we recap all the drama so far, and what it means for the future of the Comm Games.

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Panthers three-peat and Magpies sweet 16

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000

Two football codes, two incredible Grand Finals. The AFL and NRL seasons have concluded in dramatic fashion, as Collingwood claimed a record-equaling 16th Premiership, and Penrith Panthers went back-to-back-to-back. This week, the highs, the lows and the human stories that captured the nation.

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A Grand Final week guide to the NRL

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 19:00:00 +0000

How did the Brisbane Broncos go from dead last to Grand Finalists in two years? Can Penrith Panthers secure a third straight Premiership? This week, it's your guide to the big one in the NRL, with all the storylines you need to know before your mate's Grand Final barbecue.

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How the Carlton Blues forged a comeback

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Carlton have had a remarkable season. After calls to sack their coach Michael Voss, mid-season, the Blues stormed into the AFL Finals after winning nine straight games. After years of pain, Blues fans are basking in the most unlikely turnaround no one expected. Whether you're firmly on the Blues bandwagon or just a curious observer, we have your personal cheat sheet to the Carlton comeback.

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La Roja, Rubiales and a reckoning for Spanish football

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 19:00:00 +0000

As Spain lifted the Women's World Cup trophy in Sydney, a non-consensual kiss was the dark cloud that hung over La Roja's monumental achievement. Now, the game is facing a reckoning for the treatment of Jenni Hermoso and her teammates. This week, the backstory, the fallout and the future of Spanish football.

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Swimming Australia in murky waters

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 19:00:00 +0000

It's the biggest Australian sports story that no one is talking about. There's a crisis at Swimming Australia, which could see it expelled as a member of the world governing body. The problems span from a revolving door of leaders to no major sponsor for our national swim team, the Dolphins. And caught up in the turmoil are the athletes, who continue to dominate on the world stage, despite being some of our most underpaid.

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Peter Bol: The innocent victim of clean sport

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 19:00:00 +0000

It's been the year from hell for Australian middle-distance runner, Peter Bol. In January, he was provisionally suspended from athletics for failing a routine doping test. He'd tested positive for a banned substance. As of August, Peter has been fully exonerated but questions remain. How did this happen? And what does it mean for the future of Peter Bol's athletic career?

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How the Matildas changed Australian sport

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Australia has embraced the Matildas and women's football. A record-breaking Women's World Cup has seen our Tillies inspire the nation, going further than any Aussie team has before. But has this moment changed Australian sport forever? And what will it take to secure the future of the game?

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Introducing Two Good Sports

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 02:07:16 +0000

Join acclaimed journalists Abbey Gelmi and Georgie Tunny every Tuesday, as they take on the biggest stories from the world of sport and peel back the layers. Whether you’re a sports fanatic or you just want to feel part of the conversation, you’ll get a fresh perspective on the stories that matter. It's sports news, told differently.

Credits:

Produced by James Parkinson

Theme Music by Nic Buchanan

Cover Art by Cecilia Blakeley

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