The Whistle 14.5.26

The Whistle 18.6.26

A massive episode, including the regular look at what’s been making news this week, and a look ahead at the sport on across the weekend. Also in this episode: * Diamonds netballer Kiera Austin on the Commonwealth Games squad. * Basketballer Jaz Shelley talks about this weekend’s NBL1 Pink Game in Sydney to raise funds for the Tough4T charity. * Therese Howell, mother of an elite para athlete plus a national/international specialist in grants and fund distribution, gives an informed analysis of what the Government’s sports funding announcement means beyond the big numbers.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Quick Chat with Kiera Austin

Kiera Austin is one of the world’s best netballers. A goal shooter and creator, she’s a World Cup and Commonwealth Games champion with the Australian Diamonds, and was Player of the Grand Final in the Melbourne Vixens’ 2025 Super Netball premiership win. Kiera is also passionate about women’s health, making conversations around it less taboo, and has helped develop ‘UnderAustin’, a game changing new undergarment product for female athletes across a number of sports and active pursuits. We chat about how netball can continue to evolve, the progress being made in discussing girls and women’s health, and why she wanted to help provide a solution to a long term issue. Recorded June, 2026.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Whistle - 11.6.26

In a huge episode of ‘The Whistle’, respected cricket and sports commentator Isa Guha joins the podcast to preview the T20 Women’s Cricket World Cup which starts this weekend. Also stopping by is teen swimming star Sienna Toohey, who looks set to make her Commonwealth Games debut while still at high school. And finally, Australian boxer Emma-Sue Greentree shared and the depth in Aussie women’s boxing ahead of next week’s World Cup in China. Plus we chat about the importance of visibility when it comes to national team sporting matches, and the regular preview of the weekend sporting action.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Quick Chat with Brighton Robins AFC

The Brighton Robins Aussie Rules club in Tasmania’s Southern Football League wouldn’t normally capture the attention of people around Australia, however their run of heavy losses through the 2026 season - losing their opening 8 games by an average of 229 points - certainly had people taking notice. The senior women’s team scored a single point throughout that period while playing in the Premier League competition. But as skipper Lauren Dykes and ruck Shanee Evans explain, the team isn’t playing in that division by choice - it’s necessary for their men’s club to continue playing at the top level. The selflessness, optimism and perspective of the players is admirable, while also a great lesson that playing sport is about the journey and not always the result. Recorded June, 2026.   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Whistle - 4.6.26

Ahead of a huge King’s Birthday Long Weekend of sport, ‘The Whistle’ tells you everything you need to know about what’s on. With their World Championships qualification resting on their performance at next week’s Repechage tournament in Spain, we chat with two of the Australian Gliders wheelchair basketball team - Hannah Dodd and Sarah Vinci. Plus, the Brighton Robins Aussie Rules team in Tasmania have received a bit of attention this season, having lost every game by an average margin of 229 points, and the team have so far kicked just one behind in eight games. But the team remains positive and determined to forge a strong culture. Captain Lauren and star ruckman Shanee share a little bit from of a longer interview which will come out early next week. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.