Best Chloe Dalton Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 3.33 Emma Steele - The Echoes of Us 45:24

5h ago45:24

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Emma Steele about her romance novel The Echoes of Us. We discuss why a real-life tragedy and a paranormal concept inspired her to write this novel, how she originally started writing a romcom before she realised her writing leaned sadder and more serious and the unusual story of how…

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lauren jackson’s journey to making the greatest sporting comeback in australian basketball 44:25

4h ago44:25

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The GOAT of Australian Basketball. Every time we hear that phrase, one particular athlete always springs to mind. And considering she’s just become the first Australian to win FIVE medals across FIVE Games, there’s no better time to have her back on the pod. It’s been almost two years since we spoke to Lauren Jackson and during that time she was ge…

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the wrap: 32 olympic medals for our aussie women in paris 20:43

16h ago20:43

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A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. Taking a look around the grounds: the Aussie women have carried at the Paris Olympics - claiming 32 of Australia's 53 medals, the Broncos have broken a club record in their win over the Titans and A.C. Milan has a new pregnancy policy. For the key story, we chat about the results of a new survey, that’…

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Episode 3.32 Rufaro Faith Mazarura - Let The Games Begin 32:48

5d ago32:48

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Rufaro Faith Mazarura about her romantic comedy Let The Games Begin. We discuss how her love of the Olympics gave her the idea for a rom-com, why she left gaps in her first draft and wrote the witty dialogue last and why you should treat becoming a debut novelist like a wedding. Con…

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australia's first olympic breaker rachael gunn 43:03

7d ago43:03

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Rachael Gunn, better known as ‘RayGun’ is Australia’s top-ranked B-girl. She’s always had a love for dancing, but it wasn’t until her twenties that she fell in love with breaking. Coming fresh off victory in the 2023 Oceania Breaking Championships, RayGun is ready to dance her way into the Paris Games, where breaking will make its Olympic debut. By…

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Episode 3.31 Ania Card - Above Us The Sea 40:42

12d ago40:42

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Ania Card about her literary novel Above Us The Sea.. We discuss how her novel began life as short stories that captured friendship, why it was so important to authentically capture the experience of Eastern-European immigrants in the UK and what it’s been like to work with a small …

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going for gold (and sleeping in it) with beach volleyballer nat cook 47:26

13d ago47:26

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Nat Cook is an Olympic gold medalist, in beach volleyball. She became the first Australian woman to compete at five Olympic Games in her sport. When Beach Volleyball made its Olympic debut in 1996, Nat and her playing partner Kerry Pottharst claimed bronze. But the dynamic duo are best known for winning gold at Sydney 2000 on the sands of Bondi Bea…

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Episode 3.30 Daniel Aubrey - Dark Island 55:22

21d ago55:22

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Daniel Aubrey about his crime novel Dark Island. We discuss the importance of putting an authentic autistic character front and centre, why Orkney is the perfect place to set a crime series and the brave move Daniel made when he told his agent to pull an earlier novel from submissio…

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managing the matildas: media + pr manager ann odong 41:38

20d ago41:38

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The Tillies are the Australian football team taking the country and the world by storm. But behind every great football team, there’s an amazing team of experts working behind the scenes, incredible women who help to manage the Matildas. On today’s episode, we meet Ann Odong, the Media and PR Manager for the Matildas. Ann is responsible for making …

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the wrap: pole vaulter nina kennedy wins diamond league gold just days before the olympics 25:46

22d ago25:46

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A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. Taking a look around the grounds: the Adelaide Thunderbirds are into the Super Netball Grand Final after a convincing win over the Vixens, Pole Vault champion Nina Kennedy has won her fifth consecutive event this year and Angel City FC is set to become the most valuable professional women's sports team…

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Episode 3.29 L.J. Shepherd - The Trials of Lila Dalton 47:05

26d ago47:05

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to LJ Shepherd about her psychological suspense novel The Trials of Lila Dalton. We discuss how to find high concept ideas, writing what you know but with a twist and why it's important to surprise smart and savvy readers. And right at the end of the episode, in a special spoilerific s…

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fuelling for performance, health and injury prevention with sally walker (advanced sports dietician) + jelena savic (naturopath) 42:22

27d ago42:22

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Have you ever wondered how active women fuel their bodies? Sally Walker is an advanced sports dietician who’s worked across more than twenty-five different sporting programs, including as the lead dietician at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Meanwhile, Jelena Savic is a naturopath with over thirteen years of experience in the health and fitness indus…

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managing the matildas: general manager gina rees 39:00

29d ago39:00

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The Tillies are the Australian football team taking the country and the world by storm. But behind every great football team, there’s an amazing team of experts working behind the scenes, incredible women who help to manage the Matilda’s. On today’s episode we meet Gina Rees. She’s the Team Manager at the Tillies who’s responsible for what she call…

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Episode 3.28 Jack Anderson - The Grief Doctor 54:45

1M ago54:45

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Jack Anderson about his psychological suspense novel The Grief Doctor. We discuss exploring the concept of grief through a doctor who will go to extreme lengths to cure it, trying to scare the reader and how his writing journey began with a viral post on Reddit. Confessions of a Deb…

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perfecting an imperfect game with basketballer emma clarke 31:14

1M ago31:14

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Basketballer Emma Clarke pushes for perfection in every aspect of her life. The Sydney Flames forward loves the grit and grind of the sport and is already one of the best three-point shooters in Australia. But it was during her first 3X3 basketball camp, that she and her competitive streak finally met their match. Take your performance to the next …

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managing the matildas: sports scientist georgia brown 21:44

1M ago21:44

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The Tillies are the Australian football team taking the country and the world by storm. But behind every great football team, there’s an amazing team of experts working behind the scenes, incredible women who help to manage the Matildas. Georgia Brown is the Assistant Sports Scientist at the Tillies, who is changing the game when it comes to resear…

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Episode 3.27 Jane Flett - Freakslaw 51:17

1M ago51:17

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Jane Flett about her horror novel Freakslaw. We discuss why her inspiration started with bringing together her obsessions and interests, why Stephen King inspired her choice to use an omniscient narrator and how teaching and working alongside other writers helps her get through the …

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breaking the two minute barrier with middle-distance runner catriona bisset 46:57

1M ago46:57

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Trigger warning: this episode mentions an eating disorder. If this impacts you and you feel like you need support, contact The Butterfly Foundation on 1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673). In 2019, middle distance runner Catriona become the first Australian woman in a decade to break the two-minute barrier in the 800m. Later that year, she set a new Austral…

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the wrap: mia kretzer becomes the youngest person to win x games gold 28:59

1M ago28:59

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A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. Taking a look around the grounds: the Queensland Maroons have won the first-ever women's State of Origin decider, the Aussie Gems U18’s basketball team have claimed back-to-back Asian Cups and Mia Kretzer has become the youngest person to win an X Games gold medal. For the key story, we’ll chat about a…

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Episode 3.26 Alan Murrin - The Coast Road 48:58

2M ago48:58

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Alan Murrin about his literary novel The Coast Road. We discuss authentically inhabiting the voices of three distinctive Irish women, why it took time to work out a fitting end for the novel and how he got the novel written by making bargains with himself. Confessions of a Debut Nov…

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how kim ravaillion played netball for australia before playing a single national league game 40:15

2M ago40:15

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Kim Ravaillion is one of the most experienced mid-courters in Australian netball. But her journey to get there looked very different to those who came before her. At age 19, Kim became the first player to make her international debut, before playing a single national game. Now Kim has 60 Diamonds caps to her name, alongside back-to-back championshi…

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the wrap: the barty and dellacqua party is back 27:23

2M ago27:23

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A weekly podcast covering women’s sport news. Taking a look around the grounds: the Queensland firebirds have pulled off the upset of the season in the Super netball, the Gangurrus have won the FIBA 3x3 series in China and Ash Barty is BACK, and will play the invitational doubles at Wimbledon with her former partner Casey Dellacqua. For the key sto…

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Episode 3.25 Amy Twigg - Spoilt Creatures 40:20

2M ago40:20

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Amy Twigg about her literary novel Spoilt Creatures. We discuss creating a charismatic cult leader, why she deleted the first 90k words and the importance of voicing your publishing worries. Confessions of a Debut Novelist Bookshop* Buy Spoilt Creatures: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10…

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becoming a boxing world champ with chantelle cameron 32:46

2M ago32:46

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Chantelle Cameron is the former boxing world champion in two weight classes, but it was her love for Buffy the Vampire Slayer that got her there to begin with. Chantelle has an almost unblemished professional record, winning eighteen of her so far nineteen professional fights. And now she’s gearing up for her next fight on the 20th of July. Buy our…

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the wrap: ariarne titmus terminates 200m freestyle world record 28:43

2M ago28:43

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A weekly podcast covering women’s sport news. Taking a look around the grounds: Ariarne Titmus has broken the world record for the 200-metre freestyle, Jess Fox has collected her 50th Canoe World Cup gold medal and Cortnee Vine is heading to the U.S! For the key story, we’ll chat about how World Athletics and the International Boxing Association wi…

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Episode 3.24 Nathan Newman - How to Leave the House 35:07

2M ago35:07

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Nathan Newman about their literary novel How to Leave the House. We discuss setting a novel in a 24 hour period, how Nathan found their comedic voice by setting out to write something to make their friends laugh and what it’s like to write to impress your mentor, when your mentor is…

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bringing parity to paris with IOC development director Marie Sallois 25:55

2M ago25:55

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Growing up in Paris, Marie Sallois spent her childhood surrounded by sport. But it was a fateful moment 20 years ago that led her to walk through the doors of the International Olympic Committee.Now, Marie is the Corporate and Sustainable Development Director at the IOC. Her role is as vital as ever with the 2024 Paris Games becoming the first Olym…

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the wrap: flying foxes jess and noemie both qualify for paris games 18:33

2M ago18:33

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A weekly podcast covering women’s sport news. Taking a look around the grounds: Jess Fox and her sister Noemie have both finished with silver medals at the Canoe Slalom World Cup, game two of the women’s state of origin has broken even more records and Iga Swiatek has won her third straight French Open title. For the key story, we’ll chat about Sau…

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Episode 3.23 Kaliane Bradley - The Ministry of Time 46:22

2M ago46:22

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling Kaliane Bradley about her literary novel The Ministry of Time. We discuss how her novel was inspired by writing fanfiction about a real Victorian polar explorer, creating a near-future world with time-travel and how her success with short …

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the wrap: aussies crowned world sevens champions in madrid 23:09

2M ago23:09

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A weekly podcast covering women’s sport news. Taking a look around the grounds: The Aussie Rugby Sevens team have been crowned overall champions after a convincing win over France, golden girl Jess Fox has won gold at the Canoe Slalom World Cup and the tillies scored a late equaliser to draw with China in a friendly. For the key story, we’ll chat a…

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Episode 3.22 Aimée Walsh - Exile 40:28

3M ago40:28

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Aimée Walsh about her literary novel Exile. We discuss how she creates characters by observing strangers in real life, writing about sexual assault without showing the scene and how she connected with an agent by sliding into their DMs. Confessions of a Debut Novelist Bookshop* Buy …

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dribbling a football while educating about hearing loss with saskia newman 20:50

3M ago20:50

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Saskia Newman, fell in love with football at the age of four. Now at just 22, she's been named the vice-captain of theAustralian Women's Deaf Football Team. But along the way she's been advocating for change. Educating players and referees on what the cochlear implant is and just how it helps her play to the best of her ability. This weekend she wi…

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the wrap: blair becomes the first person to sail around new zealand solo 17:00

3M ago17:00

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A weekly podcast covering women’s sport news. Taking a look around the grounds: Aussie sailor Lisa Blair has become the first person to sail around New Zealand Solo, FC Barcelona have won their third Champions League title and Jessica Hull has broken the national record for the 1500m! For the key story, we’ll chat about the findings of the largest …

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Episode 3.21 Ashani Lewis - Winter Animals 42:23

3M ago42:23

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Ashani Lewis about her literary novel Winter Animals. We discuss transforming a short story idea into a novel, researching a novel setting when you can’t travel there and how she blocks out scenes in stage directions in early drafts when she’s not in the mood to write beautiful sent…

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from a backline of eva karpani's sisters to wallaroos' player of the year 29:32

3M ago29:32

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Australian Rugby Union player Eva Karpani debuted for the Wallaroos in 2019 and hasn't looked back. Growing up in Adelaide, Eva took a leap of faith to move states in her pursuit of becoming the best player she could be. In 2023, she was rewarded for that determination, being named the Wallaroo's Player of the Year. Eva represented Australia at the…

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the wrap: women’s state of origin breaks tv and attendance records 21:54

3M ago21:54

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A weekly podcast covering women’s sport news. Taking a look around the grounds: The women’s state of origin has broken tv and attendance records, Rose Davies has broken the Australian record for the 5000 metres just months out from the Paris games and Australia will host the 2026 Football Asian Cup! For the key story, we’ll chat about the WNBA's in…

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Episode 3.20 Rob Perry - Dog 53:06

3M ago53:06

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Rob Perry about his contemporary novel Dog. We discuss how Rob created his teenage main character by amplifying the fears he had when he was a teen, using his phone to keep notes on life’s funny observations and the challenge every writer faces – accepting your novel will be flawed.…

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how emma mckeon became our most successful olympian of all time 39:53

3M ago39:53

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At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Emma McKeon became Australia’s most successful Olympian of all time. Her 11 Olympic medals overall broke the previous Australian record of nine from Ian Thorpe and Leisel Jones over the course of their careers. A failed attempt to qualify for the London 2012 Olympics was one of many moments where Emma chose to walk away …

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the wrap: williams set to hang up the gloves after paris 2024 16:59

3M ago16:59

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A weekly podcast covering women’s sport news. Taking a look around the grounds: 200,000 people are needed to fill in the bloody big survey, football icon lydia williams retires from the matildas AND the wnba is heading to toronto! For the key story we’ll chat about an absolute debacle in the super netball game between the Giants and the Lightning. …

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Episode 3.19 Samuel Burr - The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers 50:14

3M ago50:14

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Samuel Burr about his commercial novel The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers. We discuss why his novel was inspired by an appreciation of the stories told by older people, how his hook comes first when coming up with ideas and how he deals with the buzz and hype surrounding his novel, whil…

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the courageous return of waterpolo player holly young following a breast cancer battle 1:01:29

3M ago1:01:29

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Australian Waterpolo player Holly Young (nee Lincoln-Smith) made her first international appearance in 2009 at the FINA World League Super Finals. She went on to represent her country at two Olympics, bringing home a bronze medal from London 2012. Holly has had an incredible career, but it was her achievements and battles outside of the pool that h…

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the wrap: aussie 4x100m team qualifies for first olympics in 24 years 17:04

3M ago17:04

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A weekly podcast covering women’s sport news. Taking a look around the grounds: Sydney FC claim their fifth A-league title, Australia qualify for olympic 3x3 basketball for the first time, and Liz Ellis has been appointed to a director position on the Netball Australia board. For the key story we’ll chat about the disparity in the number of spots f…

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Episode 3.18 Elizabeth O'Connor - Whale Fall 39:39

3M ago39:39

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Elizabeth O'Connor about her literary novel Whale Fall. We discuss how she created a fictitious island community, her technique for overcoming problems with plotting and how she signed with an agent before she even had an idea for a novel. Confessions of a Debut Novelist Bookshop* B…

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first female to play wheelchair rugby for australia shae graham 37:23

3M ago37:23

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It was a lost bet with her brother that led to Shae Graham to first try wheelchair rugby, after many years of refusing to try. In 2019, Shae Graham became the first and only woman to have represent Australia’s mixed gender wheelchair rugby team, the Steelers. Shae also sits on the board as an athlete representative of World Wheelchair Rugby, and is…

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the wrap: sydney fc qualify for 7th straight grand final, waratahs win their 5th 8:36

4M ago8:36

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A weekly podcast covering women’s sport news. Taking a look around the grounds: Sydney FC qualify for their 7th straight grand final appearance, the NSW Waratahs win their 5th super rugby title, and Saya Sakakibara has taken out her second overall world cup title in a row.For the key story we’ll chat about the new Super Netball reserves competition…

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Episode 3.17 Emily Howes - The Painter's Daughters 42:13

4M ago42:13

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Emily Howes about her historical novel The Painter’s Daughters. We discuss discuss using present tense in historical fiction, trying to sustain tension in the saggy middle of a novel and what theatre class taught her about writing through the body. Confessions of a Debut Novelist Bo…

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the most innovative sport in the world with sailor tash bryant 18:43

4M ago18:43

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23 year old Tash Bryant has had a remarkable sailing career to date, achieving landmarks not seen in the sport before, winning the U19 Youth World Championship at only 15 years old and qualifying her country for the Olympics at 17. In 2022 she became the youngest member of the Australian SailGP Team, and then in 2023 the youngest ever winner of the…

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the wrap: lewis shocks the world with 200m win, should women play with a smaller rugby ball? 22:40

4M ago22:40

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A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news, hosted by Chloe Dalton and Erin (Bez) Morton. Taking a look around the grounds - Torrie Lewis shocks the world with a diamond league win in the 200m, Mollie O'Callaghan swims the world’s fastest 200m time this year and rugby contemplate making the women’s ball smaller For the key story we’ll chat to ru…

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Episode 3.16 Olivia Ford - Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame 44:54

4M ago44:54

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Olivia Ford about her commercial novel Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame. We discuss using real people as a starting point for creating characters, her tips for finishing a novel when you work full time and the challenge of writing an uplifting novel and including sadder and serious subject…

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can we predict the future of women’s sport? with futurist reanna browne 52:53

4M ago52:53

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Reanna is an academically trained and practicing futurist, industry fellow, strategic workforce planner, start-up co-founder, keynote speaker, creative practitioner and former elite athlete. She is the founder of Work Futures - a global strategic foresight consultancy that helps organisations and workers ‘unlearn the future’, build foresight capabi…

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