Redbacks Pod

Redbacks Pod

Step into the world of the RMIT Redbacks as we dive deep into the marvelous universe of university sports. The Redbacks Pod is your backstage pass to the athletes, coaches, trainers, analysts, journalists, fans, and experts who make up our dynamic active community.

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December 3, 2024 71 mins

On this episode of the Redbacks Pod, host Sofia is joined by BigV Senior Women's team legends Allie Evans, Amy Eadie, and Jayde Kirk for a conversation that’s as unpredictable as it is entertaining. The trio opens up about their personal experiences with serious sporting injuries, sharing both the physical and mental challenges they’ve faced throughout their careers. But the conversation doesn’t stop there — expect plenty of laughs...

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Get ready for a spooky season special on The Redbacks Pod! Join Sofia, Jimmy, and Baden as they dive into spook-tasticly 'important' topics, like their Top 5 Halloween movies, cringeworthy costumes of Halloweens past, and even the science behind airplanes. Plus, a surprise guest is on hand to give Baden a jump scare he won’t forget. Grab your popcorn and tune in for some Halloween fun—you won’t want to miss this one!

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September 13, 2024 18 mins

Nationals is wrapping up and what a trip it's been for the Redbacks. James talks with members of the mixed netball team in today's episode as they explain how the trip has been for them as well as other Redbacks related content.

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Today's episode sees James joined by the greatest duo since Daryl Hall met John Oates, David and Max from Ultimate Frisbee! A fascinating sport, the boys go into detail on the intricacies of the game as well as relay their recruitment pitch to anyone interested in joining the game and their time at Nationals.

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September 11, 2024 24 mins

The medals are starting to roll in for the Redbacks in Canberra. James is joined by Kailani from bowling and Jonathan from the indoor volleyball team! The bowling team has had a great few days and are reaping the rewards of their efforts with silverware. The guests on today's episode show that bowling and volleyball are quite similar...

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It's Day 2 in Canberra! The Redbacks have had a successful start to the games and James is joined by Ellie and Veronika from the undefeated Lacrosse team! They go over their highlights of the games, their future matchups and delve into spider stealing and permanent accents.

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Nationals is here and today me (Harrison) is joined by Kurt, Callum, Klas and Nathan from Beach Volleyball as we talk all things day 1 in Canberra and which sports they would chose if Beach Volleyball wasn't an option...

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September 4, 2024 38 mins

It's that time of the year!! Nationals are around the corner and on this week's episode, the podcast welcomes the two Redback Captains, Claude Whittaker and Kurt Tchia!

They talk on prior Nationals at Perth and Gold Coast, what sports they're most excited to watch, what culture they'd like to set for the Redbacks and much more!

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Sofia is joined by Redbacks Captain Claude Whittaker in this week's episode!

Living with a disability is the topic of discussion, and whilst it's never an easy conversation, the pair go through the physical and psychological challenges that they have encountered in their experience. From midnight rises to mental fortifying, Sofia and Claude recount the ignorances they encounter and how they enjoy life to the fullest. 

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August 19, 2024 21 mins

Exciting times with RMIT Active having our first rebrand since 1997! Sofia is joined by our Sally Tanner to discuss the details surrounding the rebrand and what it means for our teams going forward.

The two discuss topics such as the Redbacks history as well as the reach of RMIT's sports and active programs outside of Australia and in Vietnam!

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Welcome to potentially the most chaotic episode of The Redbacks Pod! Sofia was joined by captain of the UBL and Youth team, Quill Spiegel, and his teammate, Baden Swoboda. 

With Nationals on the horizon the group discussed what it would take to have a good run at the competition as well as reminisce on old experiences at prior competitions. Marvin Gaye needs shazamming these days as the group recalls a team event.

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The Redbacks Pod has enlisted the main man from JR Smith Media to come and speak on basketball and the art of networking! Sofia talks to long-time friend of the pod, James Smith.

The pair cover the amazing perks of recording and creating content and the rewards that can bring. They take a trip down memory lane and recount the heroics of Frankie's Nationals escapade in 2023. JR goes into his secrets on the skills of networking and t...

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July 16, 2024 44 mins

The Redbacks Pod welcomes the crew from the RMIT EsportsClub! Michael breaks down one of RMIT's fastest growing clubs with Nathan Perera and Vivian Phan.

The team cover a variety of topics like the genesis of gamer tags and their links to our childhood, how video games transfer to real life experiences and the culture of Esports with all the different avenues outside of gaming itself.

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Welcome back to the Redbacks Pod! Join Michael as he sits down to have a chat with mountain biker extraordinaire Daniel O'Malley.

Their conversation delves into the various pathways into the sport, the adaptations that are required to train for foreign terrains, the tight knit community that supports each other despite going head-to-head at competitions and how an athlete can survive financially in this space.

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November 30, 2023 52 mins

Step onto the field and make a lead for our dynamic AFLW stars with Episode Four of the Redbacks Pod! 

Join host Michael as he engages an insightful conversation with VFLW and current Redback athletes Maddie Ford and Marnie Jarvis, representing Essendon and Collingwood respectively. Explore their football journey, the unique challenges of balancing basketball and football commitment at university, and their aspirations for professi...

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Celebrate the culmination of an incredible year on and off the playing fields with the Redbacks with the Redbacks Awards Party for 2023. It was the night of night for the Redbacks with many impressive award winners getting interviewed LIVE from the RUSU AfterDark Space at City Campus

This episode was a live stream, featuring interviews with a range of incredible Redback athletes from the RMIT active community.

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This episode includes an array of sports results and both Redbacks take a look back on their favourite moments from the week including what it means in the grand scheme of their respective times at university.

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September 30, 2023 32 mins

Join sibling bowling duo Cooper and Kailani Hillyer fresh from gold medal glory and a UniSport Nationals record set by Cooper. Fencing Team Manager and tenpin bowler Tim Davis and Tenpin Team Manager Scott Loh share their experiences from the week of Nationals and discuss their legacies as Redbacks.

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Defending pennant champions dominated, securing their spots in the finals and gold medal positions in cycling and lacrosse. Meanwhile, the men's tennis team delivered a cliffhanger in Division One.

Our women's tennis players continued their charge with positive results in doubles, and history was made in tenpin bowling as Cooper Hillyer set a UniSport Nationals record, claiming gold with massive encouragement from older sibling Kai...

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The Redbacks continue their winning streaks in Lacrosse, Basketball, Tenpin and Men's Beach Volleyball, while others secure their first victories in Mixed Netball and Ultimate. Squads like Sailing are gearing up for bigger competitions with intense sessions as the unity on and off the field of play continues to grow from all teams at Nationals.  

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