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Hooked on Sport

39 EpisodesProduced by Hooked on SportWebsite

As our sporting clubs started shutting down in late March 2020 Hooked on Sport was created to give you and your mates a way to stay connected as we adjusted to life without our great sports clubs and communities. First episode: 1 April 2020. Last episode: 20 September 2020.

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Farewell

February 22nd, 2024

0:39

An important message from RadioPublic

Developing girls and women's footy skills

September 19th, 2020

27:13

Physiotherapist and elite athlete Daniel Lee discusses why girls and women playing Aussie Rules benefit from training programs that are specifically …

From Zagreb to Norwood

August 23rd, 2020

22:02

Hear how Ana Barisic filled in for a team photo shoot, attended one practice session and was hooked on Aussie Rules. Ana has played footy for the …

From Tournament Golf to Chicken Piccata

August 6th, 2020

25:46

Another bizarre chapter in the recipe book of pro sport 2020. Steph Na has been in the US since March and talks us through how the impact of COVID …

TENNIS | Debbie Sterrey, Tennis SA

August 2nd, 2020

20:18

Debbie Sterrey, CE0 Tennis SA updates us on tennis in SA and discusses how her team are working with clubs across the state to get them back to tennis. The reborn Adelaide International is also a focus as they work to …

IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON COMMUNITY SPORT Report | Patrick Walker, Australian Sports Foundation

July 31st, 2020

18:29

The IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON COMMUNITY SPORT report collected data from over 4000 clubs, over 100 different sports from every state and territory. It …

'Club sport is in crisis'

July 29th, 2020

1:04

Patrick Walker, CEO Australian Sports Foundation introduces the IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON COMMUNITY SPORT Survey.
The full interview with be available …

NETBALL | Bronwyn Klei

July 24th, 2020

25:18

The Netball SA Premier League is back! Netball SA CEO Bronwyn Klei previews the Premier League and encourages us all to adopt a team this season. Bronwyn explains what is happening with the local leagues and the …

SPECIAL OLYMPICS | Corene Strauss

July 15th, 2020

21:21

'Stopping was tough, starting again was even harder.' Special Olympics Australia CEO, Corene Strauss shares her heartbreak in having to tell her community to cease all sport back in March. Returning to sport in June …

SHOOTING | Luke van Kempen

July 14th, 2020

24:47

Ben Hook catches up with Shooting Australia CEO Luke van Kempen to discuss COVID, pathway development, athlete well-being, Para-shooting, shooting for the visually impaired, women in shooting and Olympic selections.

Elite Sport | Eddie Denis

July 1st, 2020

24:03

Eddie Denis is a High Performance Lead at South Australian Sports Institute (SASI). Eddie joins Ben to discuss how their elite athletes have managed through the shutdown and the online competitions they have been …

National Sporting Clubs Survey | Patrick Walker, Australian Sports Foundation

June 30th, 2020

23:57

A recent survey by the Australian Sports Foundation highlighted the risk to our sporting clubs, with 20% thinking they will go under within 3 months, …

CYCLING | Maeve Plouffe

June 28th, 2020

21:26

If you've ever fallen in love with something - or someone - you initially found totally unappealing, this episode is for you. Ben's guest is Australian cyclist Maeve Plouffe, whose love of the bike took some time to …

VETERANS CRICKET | Anthony Telfer

June 21st, 2020

16:00

Ben catches up with Anthony Telfer from the SA Veterans Cricket Association to discuss the growth of veterans cricket around Australia.

ONE CLUB CULTURE | Steve Newman

June 18th, 2020

16:20

Sports leadership mentor Steve Newman works with sports clubs to develop a 'one club culture'. Steve has seen first-hand the adjustments community …

GOODWOOD SAINTS FC | Craig Scott

June 16th, 2020

14:45

The Goodwood Saints Football Club have a track record of success on and off the field. They are a leading community club that has embraced football for all abilities and women, recently winning the league's Women's Club …

GYMNASTICS | Nastashia Buck

June 14th, 2020

14:29

CEO Nastashia Buck explains how the Gymnastics SA team worked with their member clubs throughout the shutdown and what their focus is now, as they return to sport.
EPISODE SUMMARY
0:01 Introduction
0:20 Welcome to Episode …

SWIMMING | Michelle Doyle & Adam Luscombe

June 11th, 2020

24:43

Swimming SA's Michelle Doyle and Adam Luscombe from SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre Marion join Ben Hook to discuss the shutdown and how they are now …

BASKETBALL | Scott Butler & Scott Ninnis

June 4th, 2020

27:22

Basketball SA's Scott Butler takes us through the return of basketball across South Australia and Scott Ninnis catches up with Ben Hook to discuss the Adelaide 36ers.

NFL | Matt Leo

May 29th, 2020

12:33

Adelaide's Matt Leo has been selected as a defensive end with the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles. Matt speaks with Ben Hook about going from apprentice plumber to a professional in a sport he knew nothing about 6 years prior.

ADELAIDE FOOTY LEAGUE | John Kernahan

May 29th, 2020

19:53

With 300 games each week the Adelaide Footy League is one of the biggest sporting leagues in Australia. CEO John Kernahan talks about their focus as they plan a return to sport. John highlights the value of the league's …

TABLE TENNIS | Scott Houston

May 28th, 2020

23:53

Table Tennis Australia CEO, Scott Houston discusses the growth of table tennis, how their elite players have trained through the shutdown, and planning for the return to sport. Host Ben Hook learns about the entry level …

HOCKEY | Dennis Meredith

May 27th, 2020

24:34

Dennis Meredith joins Ben Hook to talk about the successful Port Adelaide District Hockey Club, how they managed their club through the shutdown and …

SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY | Jenny Williams

May 26th, 2020

26:07

Sports psychologist Jenny Williams is the author of 'Think Prepare Play Like a Champion' shares her tips on returning to sport.

CRICKET | Nick Winter

May 20th, 2020

19:23

West End Redback's bowler Nick Winter speaks with Ben Hook about books, study, cricket, mental health and his wedding plans.

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING | Eleni Vosnakis. SPORTS FOOTWEAR | Josh Willoughby

May 18th, 2020

27:25

Eleni Vosnakis, the Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Adelaide United FC W-League team, provides some practical tips to athletes as they return to sport. (0:20)

Josh Willoughby, former AFL player and co-founder …

SOFTBALL | Belinda White, Steph Trzcinski, James Harris

May 13th, 2020

32:17

Aussie Spirit players Steph Trzcinski and Bel White bring us up to speed on the Olympics, the SA Final Series and what it's like to again be experiencing an Adelaide winter. Softball SA, Executive Officer, James Harris …

ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY SPORT | Michelle Wilson

May 10th, 2020

20:39

Michelle Wilson, Australian Karate representative and General Manager, Adelaide University Sport speaks with Ben Hook about managing 30 different uni …

NETBALL | Leanne Eichler

May 6th, 2020

17:35

Leanne Eichler, Coach of Contax Netball shares how her club's Premier League players are delivering online programs to the club.

CRICKET | Eloise Sheridan, Mary Waldron

May 4th, 2020

20:46

Cricket Umpires, Eloise Sheridan and Mary Waldron join Ben Hook to discuss how they are making their mark in cricket. Mary still plays cricket for Ireland. Eloise was recently named SACA Premier Cricket Umpire of the …

SPORTS BROADCASTER | Bruce McAvaney

April 30th, 2020

36:23

Australia's most decorated sports broadcaster Bruce McAvaney shares his thoughts on how horse racing, Australian Rules Football and the Olympic Games …

LEADING TEAMS | Daniel Healy. GOLF AUSTRALIA | Matt Chesterman

April 30th, 2020

28:33

Daniel Healy, Director at Leading Teams and ex-St Kilda/Central Districts player speaks about the impact the current shutdown is having on the sporting clubs and businesses he works with. Daniel explains how the Care …

SANFL | Jake Parkinson

April 28th, 2020

33:26

With the buoyancy in what appears to be some success in the fight against COVID-19, Ben Hook speaks with SANFL, CEO, Jake Parkinson about the challenges confronting the league as they actively consider the beginning of …

SACA | Keith Bradshaw

April 23rd, 2020

23:50

Keith speaks openly about the impact the cessation of sport has had on the organisation, the changes they have had to make and the broader impact …

EQUESTRIAN | Wendy Schaeffer. PSYCHOLOGIST | Tim Dansie

April 21st, 2020

40:52

Ben catches up with Wendy Schaeffer, Vice Chairperson of Equestrian SA to hear what their community is doing to plan for a return to competition.Tim Dansie provides insights into what you can be doing with your kids at …

FLINDERS UNIVERSITY | Dr Sam Elliott. HORSE RACING | Emily Finnegan, Dom Tourneur.

April 16th, 2020

26:12

Dr Sam Elliott, Flinders University joins Ben to discuss how to manage the sporting needs of kids whilst organised sport is on hold. Ben also catches …

HOCKEY | Gabi Nance, Holly Evans

April 12th, 2020

20:34

Ben Hook catches up with Gabi Nance (Hockeyroos) and Holly Evans (ex-Hockeyroos, Exercise Physiologist) to hear who they are managing with the …

SPORTS BROADCASTERS | Tom Rehn, Reece Homfray

April 6th, 2020

20:06

Ben Hook catches up with sports journalists, Tom Rehn (Channel 9, 5AA) and Reece Homfray (The Adelaide Advertiser) to hear how they're dealing with the current COVID-19 situation and having no live sport to report on.

WELCOME TO HOOKED ON SPORT | Ben Hook

March 31st, 2020

27:05

Welcome to Hooked on Sport, your virtual sports club. Hear how this podcast came about and how you can get involved. Host Ben Hook speaks with Leah …

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