Best Alex Nantz Podcasts (2025)

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240: Jason Gillespie (Player Profile) 19:06

1d ago19:06

19:06

One of our great Australian characters in full flight! From delivering pizzas in a 1971 Datsun to making double tons, Jason Gillespie has done it all—and then some. Dizzy opens up on that iconic nickname, his current obsession with pan-fried veggie dumplings, and his love of old-school wrestling and Bernard Fanning. He shares wisdom from his late f…

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BM75. Collector's Corner: Ryan Revisited 50:32

1d ago50:32

50:32

The wonderful thing about doing Collector's Corner is even after we've had a special guest on the show, we still haven't seen the entire collection. This means that we have the opportunity to revisit and see even MORE! Such is the case with Ryan Smiga! His collection is so vast that we could easily do an entire series on all that he has collected f…

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239: Matt Hill (Part B) 47:35

8d ago47:35

47:35

He had a dream. And is living it. Matt Hill is the voice behind some of the best moments in Australian sport. He is already a broadcasting icon. But, he is an even better bloke. And he explains the dream he is living, brilliantly. From calling races around the hallways as a kid, to voicing the Melbourne Cup, Olympics and footy and plenty more sport…

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98. Rugrats: The Trial vs. Aaahh!!! Real Monsters: Rosh O' Monster 1:00:46

9d ago1:00:46

1:00:46

A monsters gotta do what a monsters gotta do! Welcome Slimesters to our new versus arena! For this episode we are pitting two Klasky Csupo animated classics against each other. "Rugrats" and "Aaahh!!! Real Monsters" go head to head with their episode of "The Trial" and "Rosh O' Monster." These two episode play on the multiple story teller trope. Jo…

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239: Matt Hill (Part A) 59:46

9d ago59:46

59:46

He had a dream. And is living it. Matt Hill is the voice behind some of the best moments in Australian sport. He is already a broadcasting icon. But, he is an even better bloke. And he explains the dream he is living, brilliantly. From calling races around the hallways as a kid, to voicing the Melbourne Cup, Olympics and footy and plenty more sport…

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239: Matt Hill (Player Profile) 22:14

15d ago22:14

22:14

Matt Hill’s voice is sport. From the thunder of hooves at Flemington to the roar of the crowd at the MCG, to the 100m Sprint at the Olympics - he layers it all with perfection In this Player Profile, the racecaller-turned-broadcast superstar goes under the Howie Games spotlight! and, as expected. He EXCELS! It’s fast-paced, full of laughs, and give…

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BM74. Girls Room: Retro Rewind 1:12:53

16d ago1:12:53

1:12:53

Certain movies that we watched were used so much that the tapes and DVDs were ruined. But what can we say, we love them! In the Girls Room, the ladies of Splat Attack gather to talk about some of the movies they loved as children. Some are 90s and some aren't. As long as they were available to watch, it's fair game! Some of these choices may not su…

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B14. Ren & Stimpy: I love Chicken vs. Rocko's Modern Life: Love Spanked 1:28:00

17d ago1:28:00

1:28:00

Who's ready to fight for love? In these two romantically charged Nicktoon episodes, Alex, Brett, and their guest judge Carl look at love from the rose-tinted lenses of dating and marriage. Which experience is better for our lovestruck characters? Will Stimpy live a happy life with Ren's dinner? Or, will Rocko safely navigate the choppy waters of da…

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238: Wally Lewis (Part B) 53:05

23d ago53:05

53:05

Rugby League Immortal, a Queensland legend, and one of the greatest sportspeople Australia has ever produced. In this deeply compelling episode, The King opens up in an unforgettable episode. From the fierce rivalries of State of Origin, to the raw and confronting reality of his recent health struggles, Wally shares his incredible story with honest…

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97. Space Ghost Coast to Coast: Retrospective 1:44:36

23d ago1:44:36

1:44:36

Greetings fellow earthlings! Welcome to Ghost Planet. Here we will get a look at the pivotal show that helped catapult Cartoon Network and Adult Swim into new heights with Space Ghost Coast to Coast. The crew is joined by editors Jay Edwards and Ned Hastings. They share the many challenges of taking an already existing cartoon property and editing …

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238: Wally Lewis (Part A) 56:40

24d ago56:40

56:40

Rugby League Immortal, a Queensland legend, and one of the greatest sportspeople Australia has ever produced. In this deeply compelling episode, The King opens up in an unforgettable episode. From the fierce rivalries of State of Origin, to the raw and confronting reality of his recent health struggles, Wally shares his incredible story with honest…

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238: Wally Lewis (Player Profile) 12:04

30d ago12:04

12:04

He’s The King. Some call him The Emperor. But first, he was Gator. And in this Howie Games Player Profile, Wally Lewis brings all the fun, the fire, and the flair you’d expect from one of Australia’s greatest ever athletes. This quick-hit ep is a cracking little preview of what’s to come — because next week… get ready. The full episode with Wally L…

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M73. Collector's Corner - Carl DaCorte Returns 1:02:43

30d ago1:02:43

1:02:43

Are you ready to see this? You may need to have a seat on the big orange couch because this is incredible! We journey back into Collector's Corner with Carl DaCorte returning to share with us some of his amazing 90's Nickelodeon collection. He has found some great costume pieces, game show memorabilia, some much needed love for Roundhouse and more!…

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Anzac Day Special - Curtis McGrath 27:50

1M ago27:50

27:50

In this special ANZAC Day episode of The Howie Games, hear from the incredible Curtis McGrath. From his life-altering near-death experience in Afghanistan while serving his country, to his awe-inspiring Paralympic achievements — Curtis is a true testament to resilience and determination. This conversation is a raw, honest reflection on mateship, co…

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237: Alex Carey (Part B) 1:05:00

1M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

Knocked down time after time—and still, he got back up. And guess what? He went on to represent his country at the highest level, performing to the highest possible standard. Alex Carey is living proof that you are not defined by your setbacks, but by how you respond to them. When his AFL dreams were cut short, his state cricket contract torn up, a…

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96. Rocko's Modern Life: Zanzibar Episode Review 51:58

1M ago51:58

51:58

Sometimes to get a point across, you need to make a memorable and silly. This is the case with the Zanzibar episode of Rocko's Modern Life. This episode was centered on recycling but for some reason, the creators decided to make this a musical! Joining us in the studio is animation director Howy Parkins who shares with us his role and responsibilit…

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237: Alex Carey (Part A) 56:18

1M ago56:18

56:18

Knocked down time after time—and still, he got back up. And guess what? He went on to represent his country at the highest level, performing to the highest possible standard. Alex Carey is living proof that you are not defined by your setbacks, but by how you respond to them. When his AFL dreams were cut short, his state cricket contract torn up, a…

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📞 The Howie Games Hotline - #14 24:17

1M ago24:17

24:17

The Masters broadcast. Oscar Piastri's Championship hopes. And Travis Pastrana. All that, and plenty more in another special addition of The Howie Hotline. It's another raw and honest response to your guest ideas and your feedback and questions. Plenty of fun, and plenty of insights from the man, who is normally the one asking the questions. Get in…

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237: Alex Carey (Player Profile) 13:11

1M ago13:11

13:11

He is one of Aussie sport’s most versatile stars. But, as is custom, before we dive into the full, deep-dive chat, get to know the man behind the gloves in this rapid-fire prelude that’s as sharp as his wicketkeeping. From footy fields to cricket pitches, Alex Carey really has walked one of the most unique paths in Australian sport – but, is he rea…

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M72. Girls Room - 90s Toys for Girls 53:51

1M ago53:51

53:51

Easy Bake Oven for girls, Creepy Crawlers for boys. Polly Pocket for girls, Mighty Max for boys. There are very clearly toys that were targeted for boys and for girls. Join the ladies of Splat Attack as they discuss some of the most iconic and sought after toys for girls in the 90s. What were some of your favorite toys of your childhood? Unlock Bon…

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B13. Top 5 Nick Game Shows 1:45:57

2M ago1:45:57

1:45:57

Alex and Brett head backstage to Nickelodeon Studios to take a walk through all the sets of each 90s Nick game show, from Double Dare to Nick Arcade, all to determine their own top 5 best for our Gakoids. It's a fun trip down memory lane, and we even get a little Wild & Crazy too as us two legends climb The Aggro Crag to figure it all out. Enjoy th…

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236: Dale Thomas (Part B) 38:33

2M ago38:33

38:33

Deep might be a surprising word to describe this multi-layered episode. But, that is exactly what it is. The high flying, fun loving, entertaining former Collingwood and Carlton superstar has a story that will stop you in your tracks. The beauty of Daisy, he is using the powerful lessons he has learnt along the way, to share with others. From child…

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95. Before They Were Stars 1:34:12

2M ago1:34:12

1:34:12

Remember when we were in school and we had to answer, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Imagine being a child actor who stays in the limelight and becomes even more successful. That's what we look into! Join us in the studio as we're joined by Austin as we look at celebrities who got their start at Nickelodeon. The list is very extensive a…

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236: Dale Thomas (Part A) 46:29

2M ago46:29

46:29

Deep might be a surprising word to describe this multi-layered episode. But, that is exactly what it is. The high flying, fun loving, entertaining former Collingwood and Carlton superstar has a story that will stop you in your tracks. The beauty of Daisy, he is using the powerful lessons he has learnt along the way, to share with others. From child…

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The Masters Special - Sergio Garcia, Jon Rahm & Jim Nantz (Part B) 51:36

2M ago51:36

51:36

Past winners, those who got agonisingly close at Augusta on the final day and even the voice of The Masters. With the most prestigious tournament in the land on this week, and to celebrate the occasion, join Howie with Adam Scott (Episode 100), Greg Norman (Episode 14 and Episode 179), Sergio Garcia (231), Jon Rahm (Episode 206) and Jim Nantz (Epis…

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The Masters Special - Adam Scott & Greg Norman (Part A) 36:44

2M ago36:44

36:44

Past winners, those who got agonisingly close at Augusta on the final day and even the voice of The Masters. With the most prestigious tournament in the land on this week, and to celebrate the occasion, join Howie with Adam Scott (Episode 100), Greg Norman (Episode 14 and Episode 179), Sergio Garcia (231), Jon Rahm (Episode 206) and Jim Nantz (Epis…

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236: Dale Thomas (Player Profile) 15:59

2M ago15:59

15:59

Daisy is real. He tells it how it is. And his journey in sport and media is wide ranging. As expected, he is also plenty of fun. But, before we get to the full story - which will surprise you and hopefully lift you - let's do what the former Collingwood and Carlton footballer does best - have a bit of a laugh. The boy from Drouin in Country Victori…

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M71. A Conversation with Rich Barry 55:00

2M ago55:00

55:00

It took a team of people to give us some of the wonderful programming that made Nickelodeon special back in the day. A lot of the time we SEE the faces on television or the creators of various shows. But its takes far more people to create what we fell in love with. Joining us for "A Conversation With" is Rich Barry. Rich has been part of Nickelode…

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Bonus Episode: Cousin Skeeter - One Nickelodeon's Most Overrated Shows 1:00:36

2M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

Every so often, a show pops up that so many people seem to have a love for and it just doesn't make sense. This is the case with Cousin Skeeter. This show is massively loved by 90s Nick fans but is it really that good? Join us in the studio as we dissect why this show is woefully overrated! Unlock Bonus Content on Patreon Shop at our Splat Attack M…

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235: Mike Haysman - The Lost Files (Part B) 32:29

2M ago32:29

32:29

Recorded on August 6, 2016, at 6:24PM in the West Indies, this chat with Mike Haysman was meant to be one of the first-ever episodes… until Howie forgot to label the files. They were lost. And now they are found. And some stories are too good to stay buried. Before he became one of cricket’s most respected broadcasters, Haysy was a cricketer tipped…

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94. March Madness: Best Citizen of Wellsville 2:06:21

2M ago2:06:21

2:06:21

Artie, Mr. Tastee, Bus Driver Stu, Crossing Guard Frank, Nona, and The Nightcrawlers, the list of wonderful supporting characters for Pete & Pete goes on and on! But WHO is the best citizen of Wellsville? That's exactly what we are set out to decide in our March Madness episode. Joined by Clay Prindle, friend of the podcast, we debate on an elimina…

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235: Mike Haysman - The Lost Files (Part A) 35:05

2M ago35:05

35:05

Recorded on August 6, 2016, at 6:24 PM in the West Indies, this chat with Mike Haysman was meant to be one of the first-ever episodes… until Howie forgot to label the files. They were lost. And now they are found. And some stories are too good to stay buried. Before he became one of cricket’s most respected broadcasters, Haysy was a cricketer tippe…

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M70. Girls Room: Romantic 90s Couples 52:44

2M ago52:44

52:44

Movies for teens back in the 90's dove a lot into romantic couples. Previously, Rom Coms were mostly for adults. But during this decade, teens became the new target audience. We were given a great number of great examples of strong loving couples. Join the ladies of Splat Attack in The Girls Room as they dive into 90s couples. Unlock Bonus Content …

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233: Chris Fagan (Part B) 55:18

2M ago55:18

55:18

Without further ado... a story that epitomises everything this podcast is about. And Fages - the chief story teller - tells it beautifully. A determination to follow dreams and break convention. A relationship based teacher, turned Premiership coach. It truly is an inspiring, and motivating story - with a few ups and downs along the way. But, the j…

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233: Chris Fagan (Part A) 49:56

2M ago49:56

49:56

Without further ado... a story that epitomises everything this podcast is about. And Fages - the chief story teller - tells it beautifully. A determination to follow dreams and break convention. A relationship based teacher, turned Premiership coach. It truly is an inspiring, and motivating story - with a few ups and downs along the way. But, the j…

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93. The Tomorrow People: Ramses Connection Review 1:46:39

3M ago1:46:39

1:46:39

Adam, Ami, and Megabyte return for another season/story of The Tomorrow People. This time they face off against the ruthless and ageless, Ramses played by the legendary Christopher Lee. But this story goes to some REALLY WEIRD places. Not to mention there are some very questionable decisions made by the characters and the series' creators! Join us …

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234: Oscar Piastri (Part B) 25:17

3M ago25:17

25:17

Strap in, legends – this one is HUGE! A ripping chat with our Aussie F1 sensation Oscar Piastri! The excitement levels are high as Oscar gears up to tear up his home track in front of the Aussie fans, but we also get an insight into the intricacies of Formula 1 life. From his wild rise through the ranks to life in the fast lane at McLaren, Oscar gi…

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234: Oscar Piastri (Part A) 33:54

3M ago33:54

33:54

Strap in, legends – this one is HUGE! A ripping chat with our Aussie F1 sensation Oscar Piastri! The excitement levels are high as Oscar gears up to tear up his home track in front of the Aussie fans, but we also get an insight into the intricacies of Formula 1 life. From his wild rise through the ranks to life in the fast lane at McLaren, Oscar gi…

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Pendlebury: Beyond 400 EP8 - Game Day 38:05

3M ago38:05

38:05

It all leads to this. The grind. The sacrifice. The hill sprints. The saunas and the ice baths. The relentless pursuit of greatness. Pendles takes us behind the curtain as the pre-season journey transforms into game day reality. Inside the team meetings, through the nerves, and into the pages of his game day diary—20 years in the making. From a pre…

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M69. Collector's Corner: Ryan with Nick_Collectibles 41:57

3M ago41:57

41:57

We have had some wonderful people share with us their collections in Collector's Corner. But this is the first time that we have had a seventeen year old. Not only that, but he has a LOT of really cool 90's Nickelodeon items that we've never seen! Joining us in the studio is Ryan from Nick_Collectibles on Instagram. He shares with us what intereste…

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233: Chris Fagan (Player Profile) 12:38

3M ago12:38

12:38

Some Opening Round matches have been postponed - and our thoughts are with Queensland and northern New South Wales- but the Brisbane Lions 2024 Premiership coaches Player Profile is going ahead. Fages' inspiring journey through footy is still to come, but before the moments that shaped him as a leader, let's have a laugh and get to know this absolu…

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B12. Stick Stickly and His Popsicle Stick Posse 1:15:39

3M ago1:15:39

1:15:39

Before we had the opportunity to interview the creators, voice actor, and puppeteer of Stick, we covered the legacy of the legendary stick among ourselves. Everyone's favorite popsicle stick Stick Stickly is one of the most beloved Nickelodeon icons of our childhood, but do you know why? Alex, Brett, and their guest take a closer look at the charac…

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Pendlebury: Beyond 400 EP7 - Mentality 29:06

3M ago29:06

29:06

The mind games. The pressure. The expectations—external and internal. The mentality. It's another key part to twenty seasons at the top. Pendles opens up on his mental blueprint: from setting a simple goal of playing ten games in year one to breaking superstitions along the way. He reveals how he’s handled the media and social media noise across hi…

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232: Valtteri Bottas (Part B) 36:54

3M ago36:54

36:54

The 10-time Formula One Grand Prix winner is getting set for the Race of Champions, but joined us for a full break down of his journey to the pinnacle of motorsport. He defied the odds, and took his winning mentality to take on the world's best. He tells his story with authenticity, humility and humour. Back down under, and loving every second of i…

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92. Stuck with Stick Stickly 1:34:05

3M ago1:34:05

1:34:05

It's dangerously cold outside! Something our friend Stick Stickly knows all too well! Join us as we discuss the Stick Stickly special "Stuck" and some "Nick in the Afternoon." Joining us in the studio are the creators of Stick Stickly, Agi Fodor & Karen Kuflik, the voice of Stick, Paul Christie, and one of the puppeteers and maker, Rick Lyon. Co-ho…

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232: Valtteri Bottas (Part A) 37:56

3M ago37:56

37:56

The 10-time Formula One Grand Prix winner is getting set for the Race of Champions, but joined us for a full break down of his journey to the pinnacle of motorsport. He defied the odds, and took his winning mentality to take on the world's best. He tells his story with authenticity, humility and humour. Back down under, and loving every second of i…

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Pendlebury: Beyond 400 EP6 - Eat, Sleep, Repeat 21:27

3M ago21:27

21:27

A deep dive into one of the secret weapons of longevity—sleep. Or in this case, the brutal reality of not getting enough. Pendles is wrecked. One of the hardest sessions yet. Neck is sore. Feet hurt. Sleep? Non-existent. But this is why you push. This is why you harden your body in pre-season—to survive 25 weeks of AFL warfare. So, what’s next? Wal…

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Pendlebury: Beyond 400 EP5 - Injury 22:02

3M ago22:02

22:02

Here comes the pain of pre-season. A sore knee that won’t quit. Hard training when the body says no. The cameras see the athlete. The crowd sees the champion. But what about the dad, the husband and the mate? Pendles takes the kids to work, offering a rare glimpse into the balance between footy and family at Collingwood. Meanwhile, Howie flips the …

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232: Valtteri Bottas (Player Profile) 9:49

3M ago9:49

9:49

The Flying Finn is taking on the World in The Race of Champions in Sydney. And if you thought Australia couldn't already love the F1 winner anymore... you thought wrong! Get to know him ahead of his full episode on the Howie Games. Get your tickets to Race of Champions today at www.raceofchampions.com *** Follow the Howie Games on Instagram: https:…

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Pendlebury: Beyond 400 EP4 - Coaches 32:37

3M ago32:37

32:37

Hear from Mick Malthouse, Nathan Buckley and Craig McRae as they help take us inside Scott Pendlebury's twenty year pursuit. From Mick Malthouse’s old-school grit to Nathan Buckley’s tactical precision to Craig McRae’s modern approach—Scott Pendlebury has lived through a change in the pre-season approach. He takes us on a journey behind the science…

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