The Howie Games

The Howie Games

Where the biggest names in the world of sport go one-on-one with sports journalist Mark Howard. From ultimate highs to tear-jerking lows, Howie lifts the lid on the real stories behind the headlines. He sits down with the biggest names in Australian & world sport, finding out how they started out, what makes them tick, how they deal with the big wins and the big losses, and how they take on sport and life from here.

Episodes

August 12, 2025 • 55 mins

A State of Origin hero with one hell of a story. From glory to the most infamous press conference in Australian sport. From rock bottom to a man who now inspires thousands.

Darius Boyd’s journey is as raw as it is remarkable. Darius opens up about the mentorship that shaped his career – and life – under Wayne Bennett. 

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The son of Australian sporting royalty, Jackson Warne is beginning a new chapter inspired by his legendary dad, Shane Warne.

Three years on from his father’s passing, Jackson has stepped behind the microphone to launch Warne’s Way – It's a podcast where he speaks with people from the world of sport and enterta...

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The son of Australian sporting royalty, Jackson Warne is beginning a new chapter inspired by his legendary dad, Shane Warne.

Three years on from his father’s passing, Jackson has stepped behind the microphone to launch Warne’s Way – It's a podcast where he speaks with people from the world of sport and enterta...

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August 10, 2025 • 35 mins

The fiercest rivalry in all of sport. Joe takes us inside the history that divides a state, a program, and sometimes even families. It's as fascinating as we have ever heard!

It’s not all football. There’s a 4th of July holiday road trip – a thousand kilometres, a concert, and even a tornado warning. Plus, another polarising topic... Pineapple o...

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August 6, 2025 • 12 mins

From Origin heroics to premiership glory, Darius Boyd has done it all on the footy field. But there’s more to Darius than meets the eye.

Get a taste of the man behind the headlines – sharp, driven, and ready to rip in.

The full episode next week goes deep on one of Aussie sport’s most fascinating (and often misunderstood) figures.

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August 3, 2025 • 29 mins

We're going deep inside Ohio State’s legendary football facility – The Woody – with the best tour guide possible... Joe McGuire takes us beyond the field and into the heart of what fuels one of the most powerful programs in college sport.

From early morning coffees to post-practice wraps, burgers, brisket and an ice cream machine, Joe gives us a...

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July 30, 2025 • 52 mins

This is content you didn't know you needed!  It's time to properly meet the brilliant minds behind The Grade Cricketer – Ian Higgins and Sam Perry.

From backyard banter to books, podcasts, live shows and a cult-like following, these two have built something far bigger than either could have imagined. It’s comedy, it’s commentary, it&r...

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July 29, 2025 • 50 mins

This is content you didn't know you needed!  It's time to properly meet the brilliant minds behind The Grade Cricketer – Ian Higgins and Sam Perry.

From backyard banter to books, podcasts, live shows and a cult-like following, these two have built something far bigger than either could have imagined. It’s comedy, it’s commentary, it&r...

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July 27, 2025 • 31 mins

Balancing the demands of big-time college football… and big-time study. Joe takes us inside University Life, Scholarships, GPA's and living arrangements for College footballers. 

It's not just about training, lectures and learning – it’s about player welfare too. Joe gives us a raw insight into the seriousness of concussion protocols, the ...

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July 24, 2025 • 15 mins

We’re taking you way back to 2009 and 2015, to special (and fun) conversations recorded with the legendary Hulk Hogan – long before The Howie Games even existed.

With the sad news of Hulk’s passing, we wanted to share this as a small tribute to a man who left an indelible mark on sport and entertainment.

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July 23, 2025 • 14 mins

Time to meet the men behind the madness. The voices behind The Grade Cricketer, Ian Higgins and Sam Perry.

What started as a rogue tweet is now a full-blown sporting and cultural phenomenon. Podcasts, books, live shows, viral content … these two have built a beast. 

In this Player Profile, ahead of the full backstory...

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We dive headfirst into the billion dollar business of college football.

Our man on the ground, Aussie punter Joe McGuire, peels back the curtain on the machine that is the Ohio State Buckeyes football program. And just like his old man, Joe’s storytelling is full of colour, detail and personality.

We meet his teammates. We...

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July 16, 2025 • 50 mins

A leg spinning wizard. A man of immense talent. But his journey has ups on the field, and downs off it. This chat isn’t easy. At times, it’s emotional. But it’s honest. It’s the story of a man who’s made mistakes, owned them, and is finding his way forward.

This is the first time Stuart has shared his story in full — the parts ...

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July 15, 2025 • 57 mins

A leg spinning wizard. A man of immense talent. But his journey has ups on the field, and downs off it. This chat isn’t easy. At times, it’s emotional. But it’s honest. It’s the story of a man who’s made mistakes, owned them, and is finding his way forward.

This is the first time Stuart has shared his story in full - the parts you kn...

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July 13, 2025 • 30 mins

The grind is real. The standards are sky high. And the competition for spots? Ruthless.

In Episode 2 of The College Diaries, our homegrown Aussie Joe McGuire takes us deeper into the engine room of Ohio State Football – where days start early, the gym numbers are off the charts, and every single rep could make or break yo...

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July 9, 2025 • 16 mins

You might think you know the story of Stuart MacGill. But trust me… you don’t.

Before we get to the deep stuff, the heavy stuff, the incredible and at times confronting stuff – first, we laugh. Because he is one of the great characters. He’s sharp, he’s funny, and his stories are as unique as his bowling action. 

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We're taking you behind the scenes of the high-stakes, high-octane, big business world of American College Football, like you have never heard before. 

International sport story telling with Joe McGuire – the proud Aussie, Ohio State Buckeye, and National Champion takes us behind the scenes of life at one of the biggest sporting programs on the planet. From the pre-season grind to the b...

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July 2, 2025 • 45 mins

He is one of the most influential figures in Australian sport — and his story is as powerful as the way he played.

From a teenager bursting onto the scene at Hawthorn to becoming one of the most feared and respected players the game has ever seen, Leigh’s career is stacked with extraordinary moments. Four premierships as a player. Over 900 goals. A rep...

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July 1, 2025 • 56 mins

He is one of the most influential figures in Australian sport — and his story is as powerful as the way he played.

From a teenager bursting onto the scene at Hawthorn to becoming one of the most feared and respected players the game has ever seen, Leigh’s career is stacked with extraordinary moments. Four premierships as a player. Over 900 goals. A rep...

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June 25, 2025 • 34 mins

He is history maker. He is the first-ever Australian to play in the NHL — the toughest ice hockey league on the planet. And he is at the peak of his powers. 

He packed his bags and left home as a 13-year-old to chase an impossible dream on the other side of the world. Head inside that journey: the sacrifices, the setbacks, and the sheer determination it takes to not just survive, but to score a hat-trick at the sport's h...

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