Best Alwyn Matt Podcasts (2024)

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Scotty James - The boyhood Bombers fan on the world's biggest stage 55:05

1y ago55:05

55:05

The biggest guest in Essendon podcasting history has landed - the great Scotty James. The 29-year-old has done it all in professional snowboarding. The boyhood Bombers fan from Warrandyte has accumulated two olympic halfpipe medals (silver and bronze), been an Australian Olympic Flag bearer, won three World Championships in the halfpipe and eight g…

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Mini - The lessons of a child prodigy (feat. Scotty James) 5:57

1y ago5:57

5:57

In a preview to episode 11, Australian-born snowboarding superstar Scotty James reflects on life as a child prodigy. Having been to his first Olympics at 15 years of age, James knows what external pressure can do to someone who may not be mature enough to handle it. The two-time Olympic medallist shares his experiences with the joys of competing on…

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Zach Merrett - Striving for greatness 26:45

1y ago26:45

26:45

What makes one of the AFL's most elite players tick? Andrew McGrath unpacks the mentality behind what makes Essendon Captain Zach Merrett the best of the best. Despite Merrett describing himself as "not the quickest, not the tallest and not the fittest", the three-time Crichton medallist explains how his success can be broken down into the art of c…

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Mini - The untold story of Zach Merrett's Captaincy 5:43

1y ago5:43

5:43

In a preview to episode 10, Zach Merrett reveals the raw moment he found out about being nominated as the next Essendon Captain. This mini ep showcases not only the determination Merrett showed to land the role, but the unbridled joy of earning it, which included a special passing of the baton with previous skipper Dyson Heppell. See omnystudio.com…

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Andrew McGrath - The lessons of being an AFL No.1 draft pick 31:05

1y ago31:05

31:05

Since the inception of the AFL draft in 1982, only 39 people have experienced what it's like to be taken as the first overall selection. Andrew McGrath is one of them. The top pick from 2016's AFL Draft swaps hosting his own podcast to being the guest and delving into the crazy would which surrounds being a No.1 draft pick. McGrath insightfully bre…

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Darcy Parish - The return 33:29

1y ago33:29

33:29

It sent shockwaves throughout the AFL community when Essendon midfielder Darcy Parish parted ways from hosting the much-loved Rish & Rath podcast with Andrew McGrath. Out of the ashes of its predecessor, One on One has taken flight and now, welcomes back Parish into the fold to bury the hatchet once and for all. All joking aside, one of the AFL's m…

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Matt Avdoulos - Facing fear 50:26

1y ago50:26

50:26

Delve into the brutal world of professional boxing. Boasting a 4-0 record with ambitions to rise the ranks, Matt Avdoulos opens up to host Andrew McGrath about the harsh realities of boxing. Having gone through Commonwealth games trials and sparring with some of the world's best, the 25-year-old details the experiences of being thrown into boxing, …

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Mini - When Andy McGrath punched a professional boxer (feat. Matt Avdoulos) 2:43

1+ y ago2:43

2:43

Professional boxer Matt Avdoulos has seen it all in the ring, but maybe didn't see being punched by a No.1 AFL draft pick coming. In a preview to an intriguing episode seven with the rising Australian boxer, McGrath recounted a story between him and the 4-0 fighter in a sparring session. A long-time friend of McGrath's, Avdoulos hosted Essendon's h…

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Jayden & Alwyn Davey - Life in the spotlight 38:13

1+ y ago38:13

38:13

One of the more famous father/son selections in recent AFL history join One on One. Alwyn and Jayden Davey journey into their upbringing, breaking down growing up in their father Alwyn Snr's spotlight. The twins talk about how they dealt with pressure and expectation of being Essendon's next father/son selection, the challenges of moving 3,800kms a…

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Mini Ep: The impact of injury (feat. Alwyn & Jayden Davey) 4:35

1+ y ago4:35

4:35

In a preview to next week's full episode of One on One, father/son draftees Jayden Davey and Alwyn Davey Jr join Andy McGrath. Jayden reveals the extent of suffering a season-ending knee injury in his draft year and how it affected him mentally, with the anxiety of potentially not joining his brother Alwyn on an AFL list. After witnessing his broth…

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Anthony McDonald Tipungwuti - The untold comeback story 32:01

1+ y ago32:01

32:01

In a One on One exclusive, Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti joins the latest episode of One on One, brought to you by TRADIE. After retiring in round 10 last year, the fan favourite reveals the full story for the first time behind his time away for the game and the inspiring origins for his comeback. McDonald-Tipungwuti's inspiring return to the game he…

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Mini Ep: What the Dreamtime game means to me (feat. Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti) 2:30

1+ y ago2:30

2:30

In a preview to next week's full episode of One on One, superstar Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti joins Andy McGrath. Fans can hear McDonald-Tipungwuti's thoughts on the meaning and magnitude of Sir Doug Nicholls Round and the Dreamtime game. McDonald-Tipungwuti reflects on how the round brings his community together and educates the wider community on…

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Luke Mathews - The highs & lows of being an Olympic runner 50:01

1+ y ago50:01

50:01

Australian Olympic and Commonwealth Games middle distance runner Luke Mathews joins Andrew McGrath for episode four of One on One. As a 21-year-old, the diehard Bombers fan had earned selection for the 2016 Rio Olympics in the 800m and 1500m events. Mathews delves into achieving early international success and a promising build up to the Olympics, …

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Mini Ep: Dealing with performance anxiety (feat. Luke Mathews) 6:22

1+ y ago6:22

6:22

In a preview to next week's full episode of One on One, Australian Olympic runner and mad Bombers fan Luke Mathews joins Andy McGrath. Fans can hear Mathews' first-hand experience in dealing with performance anxiety as an elite runner, which can feel often isolating as an individual athlete. Mathews reflects on how it initially affected him earlier…

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Jye Menzie & Sam Durham - Persistence pays off 31:53

1+ y ago31:53

31:53

Young mid-season pick-ups Jye Menzie and Sam Durham join Andy McGrath for a chat about coming into the AFL 'the hard way' and both growing up in single-parent households. Teammates on the field and housemates off it, this chat explores the realities of missing out on being picked up in the national AFL draft, the sacrifices their mums made for thei…

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Mini Ep: The importance of family (feat. Jye Menzie & Sam Durham) 5:13

1+ y ago5:13

5:13

In the first One on One mini, Andrew McGrath hosts teammates Jye Menzie and Sam Durham. With the full episode to be released next Monday, April 24 at 5pm, listeners can get a preview into the stories of Essendon's brightest young stars. In this clip, Durham and Menzie detail their upbringings in Victoria & Tasmania respectively, reflecting on their…

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Dale Tapping - Dealing with cancer 34:17

1+ y ago34:17

34:17

In one of the more raw interviews, Andy McGrath chats with Essendon forwards coach Dale Tapping about his battle with Myeloma, a type of blood cancer. Tapping delves into being diagnosed with the disease earlier this year, the gut-wrenching conversations with his family and how he balances working as a full-time coach while receiving weekly treatme…

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Introducing One on One 14:43

1+ y ago14:43

14:43

Introducing One on One, the Bombers' newest club podcast brought to you by TRADIE. After the unfortunate lapse of one-season sensation Rish & Rath, incumbent co-host Andy McGrath has kept the elements of its predecessor alive in the newest version of audio storytelling. Dropping at 5pm every Tuesday, McGrath will bring out the raw and unfiltered st…

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Bonnie T & Maddy P (feat. Bonnie Toogood & Maddy Prespakis) 24:00

2y ago24:00

24:00

Two of Essendon's inaugural AFLW side's biggest stars join the boys on the final episode of season one. Bonnie Toogood and Maddy Prespakis preview a historic AFLW season as Rish & Rath handover the baton to the Bombers' newest podcasters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Essendon Football Club

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The Prince of Perth (feat. Matt Guelfi) 39:23

2y ago39:23

39:23

Perth's very own Prince Matt Guelfi joins hosts Darcy Parish, Andrew McGrath and Brynn O'Connor in his first-ever podcast appearance. Guelfi delves into the painful experiences of being an electrician while vying to be drafted from WAFL side Claremont, his foray into a potential modelling career and the dynamics between him and his best mate Sam Dr…

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Back from the brink (feat. Michael Hurley) 44:55

2y ago44:55

44:55

It can honestly be described as one of the most incredible sports comeback stories. Michael Hurley joins the podcast fresh off of playing his first game of football in 666 days after overcoming a career and life-threatening hip infection. Despite being pressed for time on the episode due to work commitments, one of the club's most loved and respect…

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Mad Man Don Draper (feat. Sam Draper) 47:27

2y ago47:27

47:27

Sam Draper, one of the biggest cult figures in the AFL, joins this week's episode. Hosts Andrew McGrath, Darcy Parish and Brynn O'Connor bury the hatchet after shade was thrown both ways between Rish & Rath and Draper's own podcast 200Plus. The boys reflect on Draper's formative years at the club, which saw the young ruckman wear a gold watch and '…

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Cheaper by the Duzen (feat. Sam Durham) 41:28

2y ago41:28

41:28

You've heard about him countless times and now, Rath's housemate and all round good guy, Sam Durham joins the boys for this episode. A laidback country larrikin, the man known as 'Doozy' delves into the origins of his nickname as Rath spills the beans on his unique house habits which often leads to hilarious conflict. The boys also learn about the …

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The plumber with a pipe dream (ft. Nick Hind) 54:39

2+ y ago54:39

54:39

Clunes’ biggest star, Nick Hind, joins this week’s episode of Rish & Rath. Hosts Darcy Parish ('Rish'), Andy McGrath ('Rath') and Brynn O’Connor hear of Hind’s incredible journey from country Victorian football all the way to the AFL via the VFL Dons. Hind delves into his unusual days as a full-time plumber, which includes a horror story involving …

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Return of the Red Dog (ft. Mason Redman) 49:56

2+ y ago49:56

49:56

A podcast favourite, Mason 'Red Dog' Redman makes a stellar debut on Rish & Rath. In this episode, he delves into a brutal 2015 state footy battle against Rish, before receiving a grilling over his reputation as being a ‘stingy operator’, which includes tales of milk being stolen from the NEC Hangar. Rish gets fired up over poor driving etiquette i…

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The Heppisode (ft. Dyson Heppell) 41:52

2+ y ago41:52

41:52

With game 200 coming up for Dyson Heppell, the boys finally get their wish to have their skipper on the show. In this 'Heppisode', we learn about Heppell's meeting with childhood hero James Hird the night before the 2010 draft whilst holidaying at a caravan park, club photoshoots gone wrong, his bladder issues, hair regime (or lack thereof), experi…

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The Anzac Day edition 42:24

2+ y ago42:24

42:24

Essendon wheelchair player and former Navy serviceman Sam Maraldo joins hosts Darcy Parish, Andrew McGrath and Brynn O’Connor for an Anzac Day edition of Rish & Rath. In this episode, the boys talk through Sam’s experiences in the Defence Force, partaking in two Invictus Games, and the challenges he's faced from his physical and mental health condi…

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The world's tallest chef (ft. Peter Wright) 49:25

2+ y ago49:25

49:25

'Two-Litre' Peter Wright joins Darcy Parish and Andy McGrath, fresh off his red-hot start to the season. The generous big man comes bearing gifts and continues to deliver throughout the show, sharing his impressive talents in the kitchen. The boys discuss their favourite nicknames at the club and senior coach Ben Rutten's tendency to butcher them, …

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Drive to survive (ft. Dylan Shiel) 46:04

2+ y ago46:04

46:04

The engine room is together as Dylan Shiel joins fellow midfielders Darcy Parish and Andy McGrath on the show. It hasn't been smooth sailing recently for the trio, with car problems messing with their routines and leaving them second-guessing Mercedes and Tesla. Shiel puts the darts saga to bed with a heartfelt apology to McGrath, but reveals a cou…

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This is just the beginning (ft. Jordan Ridley) 45:47

2+ y ago45:47

45:47

The honour of inaugural guest goes to Jordan 'Rib Eye' Ridley, who joins hosts Andy McGrath, Darcy Parish and Brynn O'Connor to kick off the show. In this episode, the boys uncover a few home truths about their teammates, including a certain star's obsession with throwing darts at ceilings. We get to know our hosts a bit better, plus look ahead to …

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Testing for Linear Speed with Carl Valle 41:20

5y ago41:20

41:20

We’ve all heard the shortest path from A to B is a straight line, but HOW we measure linear speed isn’t as clearly understood. My guest on this episode, Coach and Sport Technologist Carl Valle, has honed his expertise in performance data as well as an understanding for practical application of equipment and software. In this first of a four-part se…

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Using Force Plates to Measure Performance 18:24

5y ago18:24

18:24

Force plate testing allows us to measure ground reaction forces - think running, jumping, stopping, etc. It’s a newer technology for the private industry and high school sports, but here at Carlisle Performance we’re using it to maximally develop speed, quickness and jumping in our young athletes and clients. As a parent it’s a struggle to watch ou…

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Importance of Routines 25:53

5y ago25:53

25:53

As an expert personal trainer for the athletes of Silicon Valley as well as a few Fortune 500 CEOs, I've been lucky to be surrounded by some very successful individuals. In addition to Carlisle Performance Systems here in the Bay Area, I've also trained the highest level sport referees and thousands of collegiate athletes. Drawing on experience wit…

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Parents as High Performance Coordinator 24:10

5y ago24:10

24:10

A high performance coordinator orchestrates the various disciplines that support athletes - strength and conditioning, sports medicine, sports psychology, sports nutrition, sport coach, sport science. It is quickly becoming a critical position across professional and collegiate sport organizations. As a parent of youth athletes, you serve as your c…

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The Five Components of a Successful Fitness Program with Alwyn Cosgrove 58:19

5+ y ago58:19

58:19

If you want to get your biggest bang for your buck in the gym, tune in to Alwyn Cosgrove's five components every workout should consist of to obtain optimal results. A sought after expert for several of the country’s leading publications including a regular contributor to Men’s Health Magazine. Born in Scotland and initially exposed to fitness trai…

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The Key Pillars to a Successful Coaching Career with Doc Scheppler 1:13:10

5+ y ago1:13:10

1:13:10

Have you ever wondered how some coaches win consistently, year after year? Doc Scheppler, legendary girls basketball coach at Pinewood High School in Los Altos, Ca shares his valuable insights on how to bring the best out of his players. His teams have won over 600 plus games and he possesses an uncanny ability to make the game fun and create an in…

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Sports Nutrition for Young Athletes and their Busy Parents; episode #21 1:06:49

6y ago1:06:49

1:06:49

Do you struggle with what and when to feed your athletic child and in the process neglect eating correctly yourself? Dr. John Berardi, internationally renowned Nutrition Expert provides winning nutritional strategies to help you conquer the double challenge of sufficiently feeding your family. John Berardi, PhD, CSCS is a founder of Precision Nutri…

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It's Never Too Late to Rewind with Ryan Lee; Episode 20 1:04:48

6y ago1:04:48

1:04:48

Have you ever had an empty feeling about the direction you're professional life was going despite financial success? Ryan Lee, fitness expert and founder of Rewind, discusses how he was inspired to return to his Fitness roots, as a means to address his personal health, by creating the World's First Super Bar! RYAN LEE (CHIEF REWIND OFFICER) Ryan is…

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All About the Student-Athlete with Matt Shaw; episode #19 59:21

6y ago59:21

59:21

Have you ever wondered what a comprehensive Sports Performance program looks like and the various components of a successful program? Matt Shaw, the Director of Sports Performance-University of Denver, discusses their athlete- centered model in detail. Matt covers topics including; leadership development, program design philosophy, athlete's needs,…

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The Why Behind his What with Todd Durkin; episode #18 49:02

6y ago49:02

49:02

In this episode, Todd Durkin discusses how his unique approach to creating impact in all aspects of his life ranging from; family, managing and leading his business ventures and helping others achieve their dreams. Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS, is an internationally recognized strength, speed and conditioning coach, personal trainer, bodyworker, motivatio…

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The Five Common Denominators of Elite Athletes with Pete Bommarito; episode #17 49:54

6y ago49:54

49:54

Have you wondered about the makeup of what makes Elite athletes high performers? Well, Pete Bommarito, world-class Performance coach, discusses his top 5 traits of the superstar athletes he has personally coached in several sports including; Frank Gore, Sloan Stephens, Le'Veon Bell, Miguel Cabrera, Salvador Perez, Udonis Haslem and many more. Pete …

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Top Strategies for Creating Optimal Health with Scott Hopson 57:53

6y ago57:53

57:53

Scott Hopson, fitness and performance industry leader provides insightful information on: How to design an effective Fitness Program for any population. How to select a Personal Trainer that will deliver transformational results. Why group exercise classes are sweeping the fitness industry. He is a co-founder of PTA Global and Pivotal – development…

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Key Strategies to Bounce Back From any Situation with Dr. Stephany Coakley 45:47

6y ago45:47

45:47

Dr. Stephany Coakley provides a proactive approach and proven strategies to help individuals be more resilient in the face of adversity. This episode is beneficial to any individual seeking viable and research-backed solutions to dealing with adversity. Dr. Stephany Coakley, a certified mental performance consultant and licensed professional counse…

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Elevate to Great with Brian Nunez; EP. #13 55:48

6y ago55:48

55:48

Elevate to Great with Brian Nunez If you desire to live a Fit, Focused and Free lifestyle, then this episode is for you. Brian discusses how to create winning habits in one's quest to achieve excellence. He also takes a deep dive into his maniacal passion for serving others which he believes is the key to one's success. Brian is an internationally …

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Sports Nutrition for Youth Athletes; ep. #12 55:03

6y ago55:03

55:03

On today’s show, we’re diving into strategies around two things I love to talk about: youth athletes and sports nutrition! I’ve brought on Dr. Cathy Saenz, RD and assistant professor at Jacksonville University, to walk us through some great strategies for achieving optimal nutrition for youth athletes. Feeding them requires knowledge and planning. …

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The Essentials of Youth Training with Mike Boyle-Episode #10 58:19

6y ago58:19

58:19

It was an honor to interview my former collegiate strength and conditioning coach and world renown training expert, Mike Boyle. The Essential of Youth Training episode with Mike Boyle covers a multitude of pertinent topics relating to the best approach to train and prepare youth athletes including; Should youth athletes specialize at a young age, T…

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"Building Mental Toughness and Resiliency" with Pat Ivey 47:14

6y ago47:14

47:14

Pat Ivey will begin his second season at Arkansas State in 2018, but his first since being elevated to Assistant Athletics Director of Athletics Performance. Ivey spent his first year at Arkansas State in 2017 as the Associate Director of Athletics Performance. Prior to Arkansas State, he served under the same title at Missouri from 2011-15 and was…

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The Role of A Sports Scientist with Chase Phelps, Stanford University 57:24

6y ago57:24

57:24

This week's guest is Chase Phelps, the applied sports scientist for the Department of Athletics at Stanford University. We take a deep dive into the topic of Sports Science including; how to integrate a Sports Science program across the board within an athletic department and many other issues relating to Sports Science. Tune in.…

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10 Ways to Help Your Child Earn an Athletic Scholarship 54:44

6+ y ago54:44

54:44

Do you have a child who plays sports and one day aspires to earn an athletic scholarship? If so, tune into Coach Carlisle's Pursuit of Excellence Podcast and learn his ten game-changing strategies to position your child to fulfill their dreams. Gain invaluable insight from someone who has coached thousands of Division 1 athletes including a few of …

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The evolution of a Sports Executive with James Harris-Episode #5 39:10

6+ y ago39:10

39:10

Have you ever desired to shift your career path from your degree of study? If so, tune into this Podcast to learn how James Harris transitioned from a Sports Nutritionist to a Sports Executive. James shares three critical strategies to help you change career paths no matter your desired profession.By Duane Carlisle

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