The More Than A Game Podcast

EP 17 - Bouncing Back & Reaching Out with Ben Madgen

Former NBL player Ben Madgen joins the More Than A Game Podcast to share his story and explain how his time in the sport taught him how to bounce back from adversity and the importance of reaching out for support when going through hardship. Ben also discusses his time playing for the Sydney Kings and South East Melbourne Phoenix in the Australian NBL.

EP 16 - Passion Driven Success with Shane Heal

Australian Basketball Icon Shane Heal joins the More Than A Game Podcast to share his story and reflect on the Australian Boomers historic Bronze Medal win at the Tokyo Olympics. Shane also shares with us his three ingredients for success: Passion, Sacrifice and Good Culture.

EP 15 - Goal Setting Strategies & Embracing Sage Advice with Chris Anstey

Former NBL champion and 2-time Olympian Chris Anstey, joins the More Than A Game Podcast. Chris takes us through the highs and lows of his glittering 20-year professional career, which included stints in the NBA and Euro-League. Chris also discusses the life lessons and strategies that he's learned along the way, all of which are discussed in his new book, 'Tall Tales: What the Whiteboard never Taught Me'. All this and more in Episode 15 of the More Than a Game Podcast.

EP 14 - Building Resilience and Human dignity with Tracy Williams

One of the most inspiring stories ever on the More Than A Game Podcast. Tracy Williams speaks about growing up playing against Michael Jordan and Dominque Wilkins, travelling the world with the Harlem Globetrotters, speaking in front of US Presidents, and how his faith influences his current role as Global Ambassador for Charity Bounce.

EP 13 - Forming Healthy Habits and Mastering Public Speaking with Oscar Forman

Oscar Forman joins the More Than A Game Podcast to discuss his 17 year NBL career; the importance of forming healthy life habits that breathe success; mastering public speaking; as well as the idea of an NBL v NZNBL Champions League. All this and more in Episode 13 of the More Than A Game Podcast.

EP 12 - Goal Setting and fulfilling NBA aspirations with DJ Vasiljevic

Sydney Kings guard DJ Vasiljevic joins the More Than A Game Podcast to share his story and rise from breaking records in his time at the University of Miami and NCAA, too starring in NBL21. DJ also speaks of his NBA aspirations and the importance of goal setting in life and sport.

EP 11 - Pride, Passion and Positivity with Cal Bruton OAM

In this episode we speak to NBL Hall of fame Inductee, Cal Bruton OAM. Cal is a former championship winner with the Brisbane Bullets, two-time member of the NBL All-First Team, Former NBL Coach of the Year and a recipient of the Order of Australia Medal for his work in the community particularly with Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander Communities. Cal joins us to unearth the Pride, Passion and Positivity that has driven him to achieve success both on and off the court.

EP 10 - Passion fuelled work ethic and NBL21 Preview with Matt McQuade

In this episode NBL Commentator, Journalist and historian, Matt McQuade, joins the podcast to preview the upcoming NBL21 season and to discuss how passion fuels a strong work ethic. 

EP 9 - Overcoming adversity and developing a strong work ethic with BJ Carter

We all have challenges and hardships in life that can set us back, it's what we implement to overcome them that's important. In this episode we speak with former Sydney Kings and Sutherland Sharks point guard, BJ Carter who shares his story of overcoming adversity and the importance of developing a strong work ethic in all that we do. 
BJ also shares his experiences of winning three NBL championships with the Sydney Kings and three ABA championships with the Sutherland Sharks in the NSW Waratah League. 

EP 8 - Mentoring and People Development with Annie La Fleur

On the 20th Anniversary of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, we speak with Olympic Silver Medalist and 3x WNBL Champion Annie La Fleur on the More Than A Game Podcast. Annie speaks to us about her experience representing Australia at the Olympics, her career playing at the highest level in both the WNBL & WNBA, as well as diving into the importance of the role that mentoring plays in developing one's potential.