Sporting Spotlight with Bazz and Phil

Boti Nagy on Journalism, Adelaide Basketball Greats and His Books | S2 E2

In Episode 17 (Season 2 Ep2) of Sporting Spotlight with Bazz and Phil, Phil Smyth flies solo this week with Bazz sidelined by an injury, but the chat is still rolling with one of the great storytellers in Australian basketball, Boti Nagy 🏀 We get into Boti’s life journey, how he found his way into journalism, and what it takes to cover sport properly over the years. Then we have some fun with Boti’s best picks from Adelaide basketball history, the legends who shaped the scene, and the names every Sixers fan knows. We also dive into Boti’s work as an author, the books he’s published, and why capturing the stories of the game matters. 🎙️ Hosted by Phil Smyth 🤝 Proudly brought to you by Air Diffusion Australia 👇 Jump in the comments Who makes your all time Adelaide basketball team? 👍 Like, subscribe, and share it with a mate who loves their hoops.

Michelangelo Rucci: Footy Reporter, Radio Voice… and The Media Game | Sporting Spotlight S2 E1

Welcome back to Sporting Spotlight with Bazz and Phil… and this one’s a ripper. In Episode 16, Phil Smyth and Barry “Bazz” Curtin sit down with the one and only Michelangelo Rucci, legendary footy journalist, longtime chief footy writer, and now SEN drive host… for a wide-ranging chat that goes way beyond the back page. A massive thanks to our great mates at Air Diffusion Australia, the best air conditioning company in Australia… if not in the world. When the boss walks in and the air con is working in 10 seconds, you know you’re in good hands. 😄 In this episode, we cover: • Rucci’s journey from Adelaide to New York, including the US Open grind and big international assignments • Why he disappears to Italy every year, work hard, reset hard • The shift from old-school journalism, phone calls, facts, deadlines… to instant news on X and endless opinions • Accuracy, accountability, and the reality of sources playing games behind the scenes • Hall of Fame selection debates, why stats can mislead… and Roo’s idea for a “stat free round” • Picking the first 3 stars for the Tassie team, plus big calls on Port Adelaide, Josh Carr, and the club’s list strategy • The Matthew Nicks contract question and why clubs should stop panicking about external noise • Rapid-fire favourites, dream events, dream dinner guests… and a few laughs along the way 👍 If you enjoyed it, like, share, and subscribe, it helps the show a ton. 🎧 Listen to more Sporting Spotlight with Bazz and Phil on YouTube and your podcast apps.

Brett Maher: Boomers Star, 36ers Legend… and Now an Author | Sporting Spotlight Episode 15

From basketball royalty to the world of teen adventure fiction, Brett Maher joins Bazz and Phil for a wide-ranging chat that goes well beyond the court. He shares the story behind his brand new book The Adventures of Jack Gibson, an Indiana Jones meets Stargate-style adventure for young readers, and how the idea came to life during COVID. Brett opens up about the creative process, the Golden Wizard Book Prize, and plans for a four-part series. We also hear about the early days of his career, including a devastating ACL injury at 16, a near miss with a US college scholarship, and the mental toll that came with rebuilding himself as a player. The conversation shifts to Brett’s loyalty to the Adelaide 36ers, where he played 18 seasons and captained three championships. He reflects on turning down major offers from overseas, the moment his name was put on the Brett Maher Court, and the difficult decision to step away from the club during a turbulent period. Brett also shares his views on the current 36ers roster, what’s changed in today’s game, and the key role his family played in every major career decision. To round things out, we dive into his time with the Boomers, his most admired teammates, and what it meant to finally see Australia break through for an Olympic medal. Brett finishes with some brilliant advice for young athletes on how to train with intent, push out of their comfort zone, and hold themselves to elite standards. It is the same mindset that took him from the backyard to the world stage. 📚 The Adventures of Jack Gibson is out early December. Available on Amazon and all good bookstores. 🎥 This episode was proudly recorded at Garton Plastics. Huge thanks to Gary Thompson and the team for their support. 🙏 Big thanks to our sponsor Air Diffusion Australia, the best air conditioning company in the country. 👇 Like, comment, and subscribe to help us keep shining a light on Aussie sporting legends.

Ashes Banter and Blazing Laughs with Wayne “Flipper” Phillips | Sporting Spotlight with Bazz and Phil

Bazz and Phil are back in the hot seat and this week it’s all about cricket with one of the sharpest minds in the game. Wayne “Flipper” Phillips joins the boys for a massive Ashes chat packed with laughs, insight, and a few cracking stories. From captaincy calls to Travis Head’s future, the pull of T20 money versus the pride of the Baggy Green, and why test cricket still hits different. Plus, Phil drops a hilarious story about his first ever golf shot that ended up making the news for all the wrong reasons. Tell us your take in the comments. Like, share, and subscribe, it helps the show heaps. Key topics • Steve Smith’s captaincy return and Travis Head’s next step • The lure of T20 money versus the pride of the Baggy Green • Who Australia can’t leave out for the Ashes • England’s biggest weapons and why Wood and Archer still scare everyone • Gaz the GOAT and the art of spin under pressure • The Barmy Army and the spirit of the game • Phil’s unforgettable golf day disaster • Why the Redbacks have everyone’s attention again Hosts: Phil Smyth and Barry Curtin Guest: Wayne “Flipper” Phillips Thanks to our mates at Air Diffusion Australia for backing the show. #ashes #cricket #WaynePhillips #FlipperPhillips #AustralianCricket #TestCricket #SportingSpotlightPod #BazzAndPhil #SportingSpotlightPodcast #philsmyth #barrycurtin #AirDiffusionAustralia #CricketPodcast #CricketStories #SouthAustralia #SACA #Redbacks #BarmyArmy

Bazz vs Phil on GF entertainment, umpires, and cricket’s top order | Sporting Spotlight Podcast Episode 13

Where have we been? On todays episode the boys discuss where they have been over the past few months, Football Grandfinals and General Sports Talk