So much from the world of sport to cover this week, including: Charles Le Clerc (Ferrari F1 driver) also being a musicianAyesha Norrie (the Brisbane Roar Captain) about the upcoming women's A-League (soccer) season why everyone keeps talking about US tennis player, Coco Gauffthe Matilda's effect on the AFLW, and how that sport's looking in 2023the baseball team you should be following, the unmissable Savannah BananasUntold: Swamp Kings (on Netflix)  Show Notes You can follow Ayesha Norrie on Instagram @eash.norrie If you're keen to watch the A-League live this year, head to https://keepup.com.au/liberty-a-league-pass/ (free passes for kids under 16) and to https://keepup.com.au/a-league-women/tickets/ (for adult tickets) Catch all of the joy of the Savannah Bananas on Instagram @thesavbananas or on TikTok For sponsorship opportunities or to work with us, please contact Kim Ashby kim@willoweffect.com  Hosts: Libby & Georgie Trickett Instagram: @thesportsocialpodcast Producer: Jason Strozkiy www.strozkiymedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi Sports Social listeners!  We're jumping into your feed to bring you an episode of our new little gem, Play On: Helping teens stay in the game. And given that every second child and many adults are all of a sudden considering soccer as a sport of choice, we thought we'd give you some tools to navigate a situation that often arises when you're new to something. This episode is all about What to do when...you're the worst player in the team Ouch. What do you do if you’re the worst player on the team? Bec, Georgie and Libby offer solutions for staying in the game including asking yourself to check the story you’re telling yourself about your performance. Libby shares how sucking at netball helped her find swimming and Georgie discusses the pain of being moved UP a level and being the weakest and youngest link.  If you love this episode, we have more! Available as a limited series here: https://rebeccasparrow.com/play-on/ (The Sport Social listeners can get a 10% discount using PLAY10. You're welcome).  Just follow the link and Play On will load into your preferred podcast app.  Or..... Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here: apple.co/PlayOn and receive the limited series + ongoing content (interviews with experts, athletes and Q&A episodes with Libby).  You can also follow all things Play On on Instagram at @playonaustralia, and the brilliant Rebecca Sparrow @rebeccasparrow72 and on Facebook.   And if you love it, please give us a review and share it with your friends! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's sportish chat covers: The Boomers and the FIBA Basketball World CupThe Spanish soccer incident and how, actually, this has been coming for a whileWhat an earth is going on with Swimming AustraliaThe amazing transition of World BMX Champion Molly McGill to track cyclingSports Shorts: Libby is here to tell you that F1 is back but it's almost becoming boring how good Max Verstappen is. Georgie ignored the format and gave a detailed and passionate review of the documentary Angel City - it's perfect viewing if you're trying to fill a hole left by the FIFA Women's World Cup. Show Notes: You can follow Molly McGill @mollymcgill Angel City is available on Binge For sponsorship opportunities or to work with us, please contact Kim Ashby kim@willoweffect.com  Hosts: Libby & Georgie Trickett Instagram: @thesportsocialpodcast Producer: Jason Strozkiy www.strozkiymedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Show Notes If you'd like to listen more of Sarah Walsh, Head of Women's Football, Legacy and Inclusion, check out our bonus episode here: https://omny.fm/shows/the-sport-social/sarah-walsh-on-australia-hosting-the-2023-womens-s For sponsorship opportunities or to work with us, please contact Kim Ashby kim@willoweffect.com  Hosts: Libby & Georgie Trickett Instagram: @thesportsocialpodcast Producer: Jason Strozkiy www.strozkiymedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As you can imagine, this week we're talking about... the Matildas, Mel Buttle and why we all keep cryingthe Matildas, former Socceroo's goalkeeper Michael Turnball and why the penalty shoot against France is a goalkeeper's dreamthe Matildas, a half marathon and Georgie's personal realisationthe Matildas, Fran Hurndall and why she's kicking a soccer ball down the east coast of Australia (PS - we know there's a lot of great women's cycling happening at the moment and we will absolutely be covering that in our upcoming episodes.) Show Notes: You can follow the brilliant Mel Buttle on Instagram @melindabuttle and on Facebook, and find her beautiful post here: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialMelButtle/ You can follow Olympian and friend of the pod, Michael Turnbull, on Instagram @michael.d.turnbull Donate to Fran Hurndall and her amazing cause here: https://asf.org.au/projects/women-sport-australia and follow her @chickwithaball on Instagram.   For sponsorship opportunities or to work with us, please contact Kim Ashby kim@willoweffect.com  Hosts: Libby & Georgie Trickett Instagram: @thesportsocialpodcast Producer: Jason Strozkiy www.strozkiymedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WE'RE BACK!! And boy, did we have some sport to catch up on. This week we.... go deep on all things cycling - think Unchained AND Tour de Francecover all the highs (there were really only highs) from the World Aquatics Championshipstalk about our love for all things 'Tilliesunpack the Ashes dramareturn with Sports Shorts - including all the little things going on with Matilda's fashion AND our new podcast, Play On: Helping Teens Stay in the Game Show Notes:  Unchained is available on Netflix (we both HIGHLY RECOMMEND) Play On: Helping Teens Stay in the Game is available at as a limited series - 8 episodes plus Intro and 3 bonus eps - at https://rebeccasparrow.com/play-on/ (special The Sport Social listener discount code PLAYON10) OR you can subscribe on Apple podcasts at apple.co/playon  and receive the limited series PLUS ongoing content (interviews with experts, athletes, Q&A episodes with Libby). Perfect for kids, tweens and teens aged 8 up, and made to listen to with your kids or separately (with plenty of conversation starters).   For sponsorship opportunities or to work with us, please contact Kim Ashby kim@willoweffect.com  Hosts: Libby & Georgie Trickett Instagram: @thesportsocialpodcast Producer: Jason Strozkiy www.strozkiymedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that the highest selling sports NFT (non-fungible tokens) went for a cool $21M USD. And if not, did you know that the slightly out there world of NFTs could be coming to a sports team near you?   This week we chat with Forbes favourite, Marie Claire power-lister, cofounder and CEO of fashion brand Mavion, Michelle Reeves, about….sport?  Before Michelle was breaking the mould in the world of fashion, she was deeply involved in the sports industry, and she’s one of the few people talking about how sport will benefit from NFTs.  Show Notes You can find Michelle on Instagram @michellejreeves and catch her on her podcast ‘What Now’, wherever you listen. For sponsorship opportunities or to work with us, please contact Kim Ashby kim@willoweffect.com  Hosts: Libby & Georgie Trickett Instagram: @thesportsocialpodcast Producer: Jason Strozkiy www.strozkiymedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Valentino Guseli is one of Australia’s most exciting winter athletes, with the unique ability to perform in so many snowboard disciplines. At only 18 years of age, he’s just had a World Cup season that others could only dream of, taking home the Park n Pipe Crystal Globe, Big Air Crystal Globe and a slopestyle Bronze. He is the first snowboarder to stand on the World Cup Podium in all three park and pipe disciplines in a single campaign. We absolutely love watching him whenever he’s out on the snow and it was such a thrill to get to chat to him while he’s home and seeing his family on the NSW South Coast. Enjoy this chat with Valentino.  Shownotes:  Follow Valentino @valentinoguseli and also on youtube: www.youtube.com/@valentinoguseli292 For sponsorship opportunities or to work with us, please contact Kim Ashby kim@willoweffect.com  Hosts: Libby & Georgie Trickett Instagram: @thesportsocialpodcast Producer: Jason Strozkiy www.strozkiymedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordy Duncan had always loved swimming and the pool. But by 15, she missed a team, lost her confidence and stepped away from the sport altogether. A chance encounter with the world of freediving allowed her to find a form of meditation and rediscover her passion for the water.  It was absolutely fascinating to learn about this sport and what it means to Jordy, just before she represents Australia overseas at the Freediving Pool World Championships.  DISCLAIMER: Freediving is not a sport you should try at home. If you would like to learn how to freedive, please look up your local club or training course.  Shownotes: You can support Jordy’s World Championship campaign at her Go Fund Me Page: https://gofund.me/89151f2b You can check out Jordy at her website https://www.jordyduncan.com/ and follow her @jordy_duncan and listen to her on the Freediving Journal News Dispatch podcast segment with Donny Mac. For sponsorship opportunities or to work with us, please contact Kim Ashby kim@willoweffect.com  Hosts: Libby & Georgie Trickett Instagram: @thesportsocialpodcast Producer: Jason Strozkiy www.strozkiymedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angel City FC was born in 2019 following a chance meeting between soccer royalty, Abby Wambach, and Hollywood superstar, Natalie Portman. And with an incredible team, including employee #1 Stephanie Rudnick, they’re not only building a club that seeks to address the significant equity issues associated with women’s sport, they’re also investing money (10% of sponsor revenue) and time into their local LA community and challenging the norms of how to create a women’s sports team. Show Notes:  You can follow Stephanie @stephrudnick and Angel City FC @weareangelcity on Instagram For sponsorship opportunities or to work with us, please contact Kim Ashby kim@willoweffect.com  Hosts: Libby & Georgie Trickett Instagram: @thesportsocialpodcast Producer: Jason Strozkiy www.strozkiymedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You'd be forgiven for not knowing much about Donnell Wallam - she only entered the Suncorp Super Netball league in 2022 and captured the attention of followers with her unique style (lay ups for daaaaaays) and ability to perform under pressure.  We were thrilled to be able to have a quick chat with her and pop it into your feed. Enjoy this mini version of The Sports Social, which of course we've called 'Sports Shorts!' Show notes:  You can follow Donnell @donnell.wallam on Instagram.  For sponsorship opportunities or to work with us, please contact Kim Ashby kim@willoweffect.com  Hosts: Libby & Georgie Trickett Instagram: @thesportsocialpodcast Producer: Jason Strozkiy www.strozkiymedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we talk about: The magic of Magic Round and the amazing debut of Dolphin Valynce Te Whare. AND how Magic Round was up against….the Coronation. F1. Specifically: Miami, Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Taylor Swift (and eventually we get to actual drivers)Coaching and addressing gender imbalances with Olympian Bernadette Wallace. Sport in Society - think Met Ball, Coronations, cartoons about dogs. Sports Shorts: Libby watched a great doco about Ed Sheran on Disney + which vaguely relates to sport (but gee, only just). Georgie loved a great story out of the US, where problem parents on the sidelines are being given umpire duty as punishment.  Show Notes:  Bernadette Wallace is @benadette Wallace You can find out more information about the AIS Gen32 Coaching program here: https://www.ais.gov.au/people-development/national-generation-2032-coach-program Ed Sheeran: The Sum of it All on Disney + For sponsorship opportunities or to work with us, please contact Kim Ashby kim@willoweffect.com  Hosts: Libby & Georgie Trickett Instagram: @thesportsocialpodcast Producer: Jason Strozkiy www.strozkiymedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For sponsorship opportunities or to work with us, please contact Kim Ashby kim@willoweffect.com  Hosts: Libby & Georgie Trickett Instagram: @thesportsocialpodcast Producer: Jason Strozkiy www.strozkiymedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we talk about: School cross country heartwarmersLIV Golf throwing a great party in Adelaide and Libby struggling to empathise with all these well paid, privileged men.  Netball. We delighted in 2 excellent games while also getting very stuck on terminology. The brilliant Aly Bull. Former Ironwomen to dual Olympic kayaker in pursuit of her 3rd Olympic team. Swimming (we did give Libby a 5 minute stopwatch limit which she totally nailed)Last week’s bandwagon pick,  Wrexham, and why they have delivered so many beautiful sporting moments in the last week.Sports Shorts! Listen to: The Imperfects. Specifically, the episodes with Ned Brockman (The man, the myth, the Nedgend) and Bronte Campbell (Comparison, The Thief of Joy). We’re massive fans of The Imperfects. We literally bought their t-shirts.  Show Notes: Follow Aly’s @alybull  Welcome to Wrexham is on Disney + Check out The Imperfects episodes on any of your good podcast listening platforms and @theimperfectspodcast For sponsorship opportunities or to work with us, please contact Kim Ashby kim@willoweffect.com  Hosts: Libby & Georgie Trickett Instagram: @thesportsocialpodcast Producer: Jason Strozkiy www.strozkiymedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re so excited to be back!!! Here’s what we were busting to talk about: F1. Of course we were. We don’t care that it was 2 weeks ago. It is worthy of all the attention.Surfing obsessions, failed surfing attempts, Ethan Ewing’s unbelievable win at Bells Beach in amongst a sea of other Aussies. The Matildas Alumni, who have so far been overlooked in the build up to the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Thoughts from Cap #63 Sonia Gegenhuber on alumni involvement, how the game has evolved and Walking Football. Aussie Olympians having to leave the village 48 hours after finishing their last event (what a vibe kill). Sports Shorts! Watch: We are Wrexham (on Disney +). Great to watch the rebuilding of this team if you’re also watching Ted Lasso and keep an eye on the teams’ progress over the next week as they fight to be promoted. Watch: Australian Swimming Championships (on 9Now). Libby didn’t talk about Swimming enough and is keen to remind everyone that our nations’ swimmers will be battling it out in the pool and dealing with drop tapers and adaptation holes (we have no idea what that means…) Show Notes: More information on Walking Football can be found here: https://www.playfootball.com.au/player/walking-football We are Wrexham is on Disney + The Australian Swimming Championships go from April 17 to 20 and can be seen on 9Now.  For sponsorship opportunities or to work with us, please contact Kim Ashby kim@willoweffect.com  Hosts: Libby & Georgie Trickett Instagram: @thesportsocialpodcast Producer: Jason Strozkiy www.strozkiymedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There were all kinds of matches and sporting events over the last week in sport, and here are the things that grabbed our attention: The unexpected intersection of blackouts with Australian sport.The Brisbane 2032 Olympic Legacy forum which Lib attended. Steph Reid! The Townsville Fire have been crowned the WNBL Champions and we had the best time catching up with the little terrier of the team.   World Athletics joined World Aquatics and World Rugby by announcing that they will be protecting the female category by banning transgender women. Sports Shorts: Libby’s back to reading and got into Shoe Dog by Phil Knight, the founder of Nike. Georgie’s booking up her Easter holiday viewing with the Australian Grand Prix and surfing at Bells Beach.  Show Notes: Find Steph Reid on Instagram @steph_reid  We recommend you listen to Tracey Holmes episode of The Ticket: World Athletics Transgender Ban + Brisbane 2032 Legacy  Shoe Dog by Phil Knight can be found at all good bookstores Australian Grand Prix and the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach can be watched on Kayo or Foxtel. For sponsorship opportunities or to work with us, please contact Kim Ashby kim@willoweffect.com  Hosts: Libby & Georgie Trickett Instagram: @thesportsocialpodcast Producer: Jason Strozkiy www.strozkiymedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oh how we love sport and luckily for us there was so much on! Here's what we covered this week on the show: Blake Johnston breaking the world record for the longest surf session at a massive 40hrsA school sports night and the iconic Jeff ThomsonRound 1 of Suncorp Super Netball with Queensland Firebirds Captain Kim Ravaillion. F1 - specifically, a recap from the race in Jeddah, the reign of Toto, and what on earth does DRS actually mean. Concussion across the various Australian football codes. Do we need a national body to provide guidance on this issue? Bandwagons and why you should get on the one owned by the Townsville Fire.Sport Shorts: WNBL Finals this Wednesday and Saturday and changing how you think about moving.  Show Notes: Follow Kim Ravaillion on socials at @kimmyrav & find her fitness app Rav fitness wherever you get your apps. Watch the WNBL Grand Final series between Townsville Fire vs Southside Flyers on Kayo or 9Now. For sponsorship opportunities or to work with us, please contact Kim Ashby kim@willoweffect.com  Hosts: Libby & Georgie Trickett Instagram: @thesportsocialpodcast Producer: Jason Strozkiy www.strozkiymedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we talk about: Georgie reluctantly attending netball coach training and having the greatest time with legend of the sport, Vicki Wilson.A weekend of swimming comebacks (Cate Campbell) and world records (Kaylee McKeown).Another disappointing racism incident involving Latrell Mitchell and the adoption of racism at sporting fixture guidelines by NRL clubs.The Comm Games Youth Team with the newly appointed Team Manager and wonderful human, Ellie Cole.Sport Shorts: Ted Lasso Season 3 drops this week, Georgie discovered another brilliant sporting documentary (there are just too many) called Make or Break.    Show Notes: Follow the amazing Ellie Cole at @elliecoleswim  Ted Lasso Season 3 comes out this week on Apple TV+  Make or Break can also be found on Apple TV+ For sponsorship opportunities please contact Kim Ashby kim@willoweffect.com  Hosts: Libby & Georgie Trickett Instagram: @thesportsocialpodcast Producer: Jason Strozkiy www.strozkiymedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Put your ‘PHINS up! This week on The Sport Social we talk about: The much anticipated return of F1 - both IRL and on Netflix Timbersports with Australian Champs bronze medalist and delightful human, Katrina HeadA supermodel being named as the ambassador for the FIFA Women's World Cup (sigh)The NRL’s newest team on the block. We’re totally here for the team song. Can’t stop us. The evolution of coachingSports Shorts: Meru (on Netflix) and a great little project we’re working on with Bec Sparrow. Show Notes: You can find out more about Timbersports here https://www.stihl.com.au/timbersports.aspx and @stihltimbersportsau What is the biggest concern or stumbling block your daughter has about playing sport? Message us @thesportsocialpodcast  Meru is available on Netflix For sponsorship opportunities please contact Kim Ashby kim@willoweffect.com  Hosts: Libby & Georgie Trickett Instagram: @thesportsocialpodcast Producer: Jason Strozkiy www.strozkiymedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fair bit of laughter, fair bit of outrage. This week we talk about: Tiger Woods being a complete goose and giving a tampon to a fellow player. the WNBL with Australian basketball journalism legend Megan Hustwaite. Peter Bol’s atypical B Sample drug result and what that actually means.All the updates from the WPL Auction and the NRWL contract negotiations.Brisbane Olympic 2032 news.Sports Shorts: F1 Drive to Survive Season 5 (Netflix), Willowman by Inga Simpson  Show Notes: Follow Megan on Instagram @meganhustwaite Catch the WNBL on Kayo Sports and 9Now F1 Drive to Survive out Friday 24th February on Netflix. Willowman by Inga Simpson can be found at any good book store. For sponsorship opportunities please contact Kim Ashby kim@willoweffect.com  Hosts: Libby & Georgie Trickett Instagram: @thesportsocialpodcast Producer: Jason Strozkiy www.strozkiymedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.