Best Chris Titley Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 89 : Garry Nucifora — Women’s 7s, Pathways & a Vision for 2026 37:17

5h ago37:17

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In Episode 89 of Scoreboard, I sit down with Garry Nucifora—longtime rugby contributor and one of the key figures pushing for a national Women’s Sevens competition in Australia. From coaching to executive leadership, Garry shares what it takes to build something sustainable from the ground up. We talk about the evolution of women’s sevens, the succ…

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Episode 88: David Hanham on Pathways, Pride & the Future of Queensland Rugby 46:17

2d ago46:17

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In this episode of Scoreboard, Chris Titley chats with Queensland Rugby Union CEO David Hanham about shaping the future of the game—from grassroots clubs to major international events. David reflects on the importance of development pathways, the power of community clubs, and what makes Queensland Rugby’s DNA so unique. He also shares insights from…

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Episode 87: Matt Cockbain on Test Debuts, Selection Pressure & Coaching the Head 1:06:01

2d ago1:06:01

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In Episode 87 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley chats with former Wallaby Matt Cockbain about the lessons from his playing days—and how they inform his coaching today. Matt talks about earning his first Queensland and Wallabies caps, the challenges of wet-weather European tours, and why team fit matters just as much as talent. He reflects on his time und…

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Episode 86: Simon Black on Consistency, Clarity & Crafting a Champion Mindset 56:35

15d ago56:35

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In Episode 86 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with AFL Hall of Famer Simon Black to unpack what made the Brisbane Lions’ golden era tick—and the habits that helped him become one of the game’s most consistent performers. Simon reflects on his early days as a West Coast supporter, the culture under Leigh Matthews, and what it meant to train wi…

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Episode 85: Michael Klim on Swimming, Setbacks & What Matters Most 57:14

20d ago57:14

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In Episode 85 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley speaks with Olympic gold medallist Michael Klim about the journey beyond the pool—and the mindset shifts that came after life changed course. Michael opens up about living with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), a rare autoimmune disorder that affects the nerves and has left him unabl…

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Episode 84: Paul Salmon on Footy Eras, Staying Grounded & the Bright Side of Life 51:58

20d ago51:58

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In Episode 84 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley chats with Paul Salmon—AFL legend, dual premiership player, and one of the game’s most enduring personalities. Paul reflects on the shifting eras of footy, what he learned under Kevin Sheedy, and the mental battles that come with crowd noise—especially when you’re getting booed off. He speaks candidly about…

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Episode 83: Jade Bartholomeusz on Hockey, Setbacks & the 1% Edge 40:05

22d ago40:05

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In Episode 83 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley speaks with Jade Bartholomeusz—Queensland hockey player and founder of 1% Activewear—about the drive to improve, the frustration of injury, and finding identity beyond results. Jade reflects on her journey through elite pathways, the toll of long-term rehab, and how injury shifted her perspective on perform…

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Trailer : Michael Kasprowicz on Test Cricket - Episode 82 0:22

24d ago0:22

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Michael Kasprowicz talks about the future of test cricket... Preview for Episode 82

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Episode 82: Michael Kasprowicz on Fast Bowling, Future Planning & the Business of Sport 58:52

27d ago58:52

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In Episode 82 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley chats with Michael Kasprowicz—former Australian Test cricketer and now long-time contributor to the business side of sport. From debuting for Queensland as a 17-year-old to playing Test cricket around the world, Kaspa shares stories from inside the dressing room and the boardroom. He reflects on selection s…

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Episode 81: Duop Reath on Bronze Medals, NBA Dreams & Belief Beyond Borders 24:46

27d ago24:46

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In Episode 81 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley chats with NBA player Duop Reath—whose journey from a refugee camp in South Sudan to the world’s biggest basketball stage is a story of belief, resilience, and relentless growth. Duop opens up about his early life in Kakuma, learning English from scratch, and how sport helped him feel at home in Australia. …

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Episode 80: John Buchanan on Everest Goals, Coaching Culture & Changing the Game 1:02:57

27d ago1:02:57

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In Episode 80 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with John Buchanan—former coach of the Australian men’s cricket team—to unpack how coaching, culture, and clarity of purpose shaped one of the most dominant teams in sporting history. John reflects on his early days growing up with backyard cricket, the lessons from losing jobs, and the rise from …

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Trailer: Episode 79 - Tim Mackinnon PlayHQ Sports 0:38

28d ago0:38

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🎙️ What if grassroots sport was as addictive as TikTok? In this episode of Scoreboard, Tim MacKinnon from PlayHQ shares a bold vision: a future where tech doesn’t just track stats — it deepens the love of the game. 🎮 Imagine a digital layer that keeps kids playing 📱 A platform as engaging as gaming and social media 🏏 Not just scores — but highlight…

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Episode 79: Inside PlayHQ — How Tim MacKinnon is Digitising Grassroots Sport 45:38

28d ago45:38

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In Episode 79 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley chats with Tim MacKinnon—CEO of PlayHQ—about shifting Australia’s grassroots sports systems from spreadsheets to scalable platforms, and why transforming community sport isn’t just a tech challenge—it’s a people one. Tim shares the behind-the-scenes of building tech for community sport, the juggling act of …

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Trailer: Episode 78: Tom Boyd on Walking away at 23 , Mental Health & Life After the Hype 0:31

29d ago0:31

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From #1 draft pick to premiership hero — Tom Boyd lived the AFL dream. But behind the headlines were untold pressures, persistent injuries, and a personal battle with identity and mental health. In Episode 78 of Scoreboard, Tom shares what it’s really like to walk into an AFL club as a teenager, navigate expectations, and find purpose after footbal…

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Episode 78: Tom Boyd on Walking away at 23 , Mental Health & Life After the Hype 28:39

29d ago28:39

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In Episode 78 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Tom Boyd—AFL premiership hero, mental health advocate, and former No. 1 draft pick—to talk about identity, expectation, and rewriting your own story. Tom opens up about the pressure of being a teenage multimillionaire, the reality behind “that” 2016 Grand Final goal, and why walking away from…

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Episode 77: From Saddle to Steel—Emily Howkins on Broncs, Bulldozers & Bouncing Back 46:59

29d ago46:59

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In Episode 77 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Emily Howkins—former jockey turned rodeo competitor—to talk about grit, guts, and chasing adrenaline across wildly different arenas. Emily opens up about her early days growing up in Central Queensland, riding trackwork before sunrise and pushing her body to make weight—until one day, she cou…

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Trailer : Episode 76: Phins Up, Perth Dreams & Punching Into New Codes with Jonathon Flegg 0:19

1M ago0:19

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Jono Flegg talks about the once in a lifetime opportunity to bring the Dolphins to the NRL...

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Episode 76: Phins Up, Perth Dreams & Punching Into New Codes with Jonathon Flegg 45:29

1M ago45:29

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In Episode 76 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley chats with Jonathon Flegg Director from Freshwater Strategy—sports entrepreneur, expansion strategist, and driving force behind some of the biggest bid moments in Australian sport. From rallying support for the Dolphins' successful NRL bid to leading the Perth Bears charge, Jono shares the behind-the-scenes…

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Episode 75: Christie Jenkins on Three Sports, Techstars & Finding Joy in the Jump 1:00:56

1M ago1:00:56

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In Episode 75 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Christie Jenkins—elite athlete turned startup investor—to explore how mindset, movement, and moonshots have shaped her life across sport and business. Christie unpacks a remarkable athletic career spanning trampolining, CrossFit, and Beach Volleyball—where she reached national or world-class …

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Episode 74: Alex Gardner on Go-Karts, GT3s & Grit at 290km/h 39:02

1M ago39:02

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In Episode 74 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with 18-year-old Australian racing driver Alex Gardner to talk about passion, pressure, and chasing speed—on track and in life. Alex shares how a childhood obsession with Cars movies and Hot Wheels turned into go-karts, a Radical Cup championship, and now piloting an Aston Martin Vantage GT3 as th…

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Episode 73: Carol Cooke on MS, Medals & Proving People Wrong (Over and Over Again) 1:00:16

1M ago1:00:16

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In Episode 73 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with triple Paralympic gold medallist Carol Cooke—former cop, cyclist, swimmer, speaker, and founder of the MS Mega Swim—to talk about resilience, reinvention, and refusing to accept limits. Carol shares her life-defining diagnosis with MS at age 36—and the brutal delivery from a neurologist who t…

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Episode 72: Rupert McCall on Green & Gold, Getting It Wrong, and Taking the Road Less Travelled 1:01:38

1M ago1:01:38

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In Episode 72 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Rupert McCall—poet, performer, and proud Queenslander—for a rich and winding conversation about sport, storytelling, and how walking away from a legal career led to a life on stages across the world. Rupert reflects on childhood backyard battles in Margate, discovering Banjo Paterson in Year …

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Episode 71: Sarah Kelly on Sport as a Cultural Magnet, Boardroom Strategy & Brisbane’s Big Moment 50:38

1M ago50:38

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In Episode 71 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Sarah Kelly—Deputy Chair of the Brisbane Lions, Chair of the Australian Sports Foundation, and board member for Brisbane 2032—to unpack the power of sport as both business and cultural connector. Sarah reflects on her early love of sport from beach cricket at Bilinga to Lang Park Origin night…

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Episode 70: Rebecca Frizelle on Club Ownership, Culture Shifts & Building a Titans Legacy 43:59

1M ago43:59

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In Episode 70 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Rebecca Frizelle—co-owner of the Gold Coast Titans and long-time sports backer—to talk about two decades in the game, resilience in leadership, and why good people make great clubs. Rebecca opens up about her journey from corporate boardrooms to club ownership, what she’s learned since becomi…

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Episode 69: Scott Roth on NBA Dreams, Defending the Island & Coaching with Heart 48:59

2M ago48:59

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In Episode 69 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Scott Roth—head coach of the Tasmania JackJumpers—for an honest and deeply reflective conversation about life in basketball, building culture from scratch, and leading with empathy over ego. Scott shares how the game took him from Cleveland to the NBA, from coaching in Europe to launching the…

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Episode 68: Victoria Denholm on Owning a League, Growing the Game & Leveling the Playing Field 41:26

2M ago41:26

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In Episode 68 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits courtside with Victoria Denholm—CEO of Wollemi Capital Group and now co-owner of the WNBL—to talk about taking bold bets in sport, reshaping women’s basketball, and what it means to lead with purpose and ambition. Victoria shares how basketball has shaped her life from childhood to boardroom, how a Lin…

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Episode 67: Matt Denholm on Building Hoops Capital, Big Plays & Sydney’s Basketball Boom 40:44

2M ago40:44

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In Episode 67 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down on centre court at Hoops Capital East with Matt Denholm—Executive Director of Hoops Capital—to talk about building a modern-day sports business, creating community pathways, and why basketball in Sydney is just getting started. Matt opens up about his first game-day memory as a five-year-old, the …

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Episode 66: Rohan Taylor on Gold Medals, Culture Shifts & Coaching for the Long Game 47:07

2M ago47:07

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In Episode 66 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Rohan Taylor, Head Coach of the Australian Dolphins swim team, for a deep dive into what it takes to prepare Australia’s best for the world stage—again and again. Rohan reflects on growing up between Nauru, Hong Kong, and the U.S., his decision to return to Australia to coach, and the moment …

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Episode 65: Alistair Dobson on Power Surges, Packed Stadiums & the Evolution of the Big Bash 42:12

2M ago42:12

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In Episode 65 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Alistair Dobson—Executive General Manager of the Big Bash Leagues at Cricket Australia—for a behind-the-scenes look at what makes one of the country’s most loved summer products tick. Alistair reflects on his early sports admin days at Melbourne FC and the AFL, his scoreboard moment walking i…

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Episode 64: Maddy Hendrie on Mindset, Markets & Making Her Own Path 39:35

2M ago39:35

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In Episode 64 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with AFLW player and analyst Maddy Hendrie for a wide-ranging, grounded chat about sport, resilience, and carving out dual careers on her own terms. Maddy shares her journey from netball courts and high-jump mats in Sydney to becoming a lockdown defender for Carlton via the supplementary draft. Sh…

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Episode 63: Liam Wright on Leadership, Lineouts & Learning to Love the Grind 51:28

2M ago51:28

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In Episode 63 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Queensland Reds co-captain Liam Wright for a wide-ranging, grounded and often hilarious chat about injuries, resilience, and what leadership really looks like when you're sidelined. Liam reflects on growing up in a rugby-mad South African household, being thrown into boarding school, and how …

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Episode 62: Phil Mooney on Club Roots, Coaching Resets & Keeping Rugby Real 42:49

2M ago42:49

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In Episode 62 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Phil Mooney—former Queensland Reds coach and now Director of Rugby at Wests—to talk about full-circle moments, the state of rugby in Australia, and the beauty of doing the basics well. Phil reflects on growing up at Wests, tagging along with his Wallaby dad, and playing his first game for the…

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Episode 61: Christine Finnegan on Starting From a Lounge Room, Leading With Heart & Building a Tasmanian Powerhouse 39:12

2M ago39:12

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In Episode 61 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley chats with Christine Finnegan—CEO of the Tasmania JackJumpers—about launching a professional sports club from scratch, growing a brand in a parochial state, and leading through purpose, resilience, and a whole lot of hustle. Christine shares how the club was born in her Brighton lounge room during Melbourne…

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Episode 60: Mel Jones on Commentary Calls, Leadership Off the Field & Cricket with Purpose 33:49

2M ago33:49

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In Episode 60 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Mel Jones—former Australian cricketer, trailblazing commentator, and driving force in cricket diplomacy—for a wide-ranging chat on sport, service, and shifting gears. Mel shares the story of how getting dropped from the Australian team unexpectedly opened the door to a commentary career—one s…

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Episode 59: Rachel Condos-Fields on Athletes, Affordability & Unlocking the Power of Sport 36:57

2M ago36:57

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In Episode 59 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Rachel Condos-Fields—former capital markets executive turned founder of The Wattlenest a fast-growing support platform helping emerging and elite athletes across Australia. Rachel shares her journey from corporate boardrooms to sports changemaker, founding The Wattlenest after witnessing firs…

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Episode 58: Pat Howard on Wallabies, Winning Systems & Playing the Long Game 1:05:47

2M ago1:05:47

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In Episode 58 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Pat Howard—former Wallaby, coach, high-performance executive, and former CEO of an ASX-listed company—to talk about navigating elite sport, building better systems, and why long-term thinking wins. Pat reflects on debuting for the Wallabies at 19, the lessons he took from legends like Tim Hor…

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Episode 57: Jess Borg on Kicks, Comebacks & Building What’s Next 41:37

2M ago41:37

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In Episode 57 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with former Taekwondo athlete and amateur boxer Jess Borg for a raw, grounded, and quietly powerful chat about chasing dreams, handling heartbreak, and starting again with purpose. Jess opens up about starting martial arts to overcome a childhood motor condition, becoming “the screaming Maltese ki…

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Episode 56: Fletcher Dyson on Neck Injuries, Wallaby Debuts & Doing Life at Full Tilt 51:51

2M ago51:51

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In Episode 56 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with former Wallaby Fletcher Dyson—front-rower, business owner, and quiet achiever—with a story that spans Test debuts, unexpected detours, and a neck injury that nearly changed everything. Fletch opens up about chasing rugby dreams from the paddocks of Armidale to Eden Park, sneaking game tapes t…

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Episode 55: Darius Boyd on Broncos Beginnings, Mental Health & the Power of Showing Up 37:36

2M ago37:36

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In Episode 55 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with former Rugby League star Darius Boyd for a powerful, wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond the footy field. Darius reflects on growing up as a die-hard Broncos fan, sharing a locker room with his childhood hero Wendell Sailor, and the pressure of going from schoolboy to premiership p…

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Episode 54: Trevor Hendy on Winning at All Costs, Breaking Down & Finding His Way Home 1:05:46

2M ago1:05:46

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In Episode 54 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Ironman Trevor Hendy for an emotional, raw, and deeply reflective conversation about performance, pressure, and learning to live beyond the podium. Trevor opens up about being the last kid off the beach who grew into one of the most dominant surf athletes in history—then spent the next three …

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Episode 53: Stirling Mortlock on Intercepts, Investment & the Evolution of Rugby 36:38

2M ago36:38

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In Episode 53 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Wallabies legend Stirling Mortlock to talk about going from fourth-grade Colts to Test captain, how writing down his goals changed his life, and why he's now betting on the future of sport through XV Capital. Stirling shares the inside story of that famous intercept try against the All Blacks…

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Episode 52: Zac Stubblety-Cook on Gold Medals, World Records & Mastering the Last 50 45:08

2M ago45:08

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In Episode 52 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley catches up with Olympic gold medallist and world record holder Zac Stubblety-Cook to dive deep into performance, perfectionism, and finding freedom through pressure. Zac opens up about his journey to Tokyo, why winning gold felt more like relief than euphoria, and how journaling, process, and purpose helped…

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Episode 51: Mitch Dyer on Gout Gout, Great Calls & The Road from Runner to the Mic 35:25

3M ago35:25

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In Episode 51 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley chats with Mitch Dyer—the voice of Australian athletics in 2025—about calling his way into the nation’s sporting conversation, from viral catchphrases to life-changing commentary boxes. Mitch shares how he went from a distance-running string bean to a carpenter, to a broadcaster chasing races across Europe …

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Episode 50: Tim Franklin on Running the World, Losing His Dad & Learning to Let Go 49:07

3M ago49:07

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In Episode 50 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Tim Franklin—coach, endurance athlete, and one of only a handful of people to run around the world—to unpack a 26,245 km journey that changed far more than his GPS location. Tim shares the moment that sparked it all in the Simpson Desert, his obsession with numbers, the realities of crew life…

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Episode 49: Nat Cook on Gold Medals, Mindset & Why Winning Starts Before the Scoreboard 44:48

3M ago44:48

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In Episode 49 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with five-time Olympian and beach volleyball gold medallist Nat Cook for a high-energy, deeply personal chat about resilience, mindset, and creating opportunity—for herself and now for the next generation. Nat opens up about the early days, selling 486 Yatala pies to fund her first tour, finding h…

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Episode 48: Brad Thorpe on Building ISOPHIT, Preventing Injuries & Changing the Way Athletes Train 43:56

3M ago43:56

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In Episode 48 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley chats with Brad Thorpe, the Canadian founder and inventor of ISOPHIT—an innovative isometric training device now used by athletes across the NBA, NFL, MLB, and elite sporting programs around the world. Brad shares how a conversation at a Toronto gym sparked the idea, and how a simple lack of wall space led …

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Episode 47: James Begley on Footy Dreams, Startup Grit & Calling Time on His Own Terms 38:03

3M ago38:03

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In Episode 47 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley catches up with former AFL player turned founder James Begley for a wide-ranging chat on resilience, reinvention, and the brutal beauty of sport and business. James opens up about discovering footy late, writing himself an AFL contract at age 15, and why his early days at St Kilda were filled with pressure,…

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Episode 46: Jim Wilson on Voice Lessons, Olympics & the Human Side of Sport 29:29

3M ago29:29

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In Episode 46 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley chats with veteran broadcaster Jim Wilson—across nearly four decades of sport, news, and live radio—about his unlikely start, his passion for storytelling, and the broadcasting lessons that shaped his career. Jim reflects on growing up on the Gold Coast, idolising his sports-mad grandfather, and declaring a…

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Episode 45: Mal Watts on Rebuilding the Bullets, Basketball’s Boom & Bringing Brisbane Back 37:47

3M ago37:47

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In Episode 45 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Mal Watts—CEO of the Brisbane Bullets—to talk about leadership, rebuilding a legacy club, and how basketball is booming in Australia’s fastest-growing market. Mal opens up about taking over a team in need of a reset, why bringing Brisbane’s basketball legends back into the fold mattered, and …

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Episode 44: Rosie Popa on Olympic Gold, Resetting the Rhythm & Riding the Lemon Farm Loop 52:31

3M ago52:31

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In Episode 44 of Scoreboard, host Chris Titley catches up with Olympic gold medallist Rosie Popa for a beautifully honest chat about pressure, identity, and learning when to let go. Rosie reflects on growing up surrounded by elite rowers (including her parents), missing out on Rio 2016, and how heartbreak on Valentine’s Day set her on a path that u…

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