This week on More than Footy, we are joined by one of the biggest names in the history of Australian Swimming – Michael Klim. With Olympic medals in every colour and 21 world records to his name, it’s hard to believe that Klim is now in a battle with the body that once carried him to such incredible success. In more recent times, Klim has had to harness all his courage, his competitive spirit and elite mindset as he battles a life-changing diagnosis. TIMES1:30 Klim’s highlight of the 2024 Olympics3:00 Klim reflects on Sydney 2000 memories5:50 The famous air guitar celebrations7:55 Klim’s CIDP diagnosis12:15 how a plasma treatment is helping Klim live with CIDP14:30 Klim’s connection to the Sydney SwansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on More then Footy we are joined by Nike General Manager and Vice President Ashley Reade. With nearly 20 years at the global brand, Ashley gives us an insight into where Sydney Swans HQ sits amongst other sporting giants around the world, as well as some of the highlights and challenges that have come with leading a team through some of the world’s biggest sporting events. ‘More than Footy’ features guests connected to the red and white family who open up about their life and love of the game. The show illustrates that the reach of footy extends well beyond the game on the field.​ KEY TIMES2:20 How Swans HQ rates against facilities around the world3:15 Reade on his early SANFL career5:26 Reade on his nearly 20 year career at Nike6:50 The challenges and highlights throughout Reade’s career at Nike9:15 Why it’s important for sporting brands to get behind women’s sport11:00 The athletes that have left Reade starstruckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on More than Footy, presented by Bing Lee, we speak to Kath Koschel, who’s story is one of extraordinary resilience, and kindness. At just 37 years of age, Kath has had to endure more challenges than one person would experience in a lifetime – having her cricket career cut short by injury, learning to walk again, not once but twice, and losing the love of her life. Kath’s mission is to make the world a better place through kindness, one small act at a time. Her philosophy is that the single notion of someone believing in us can mean so much, a message she is spreading through her non-profit organisation, Kindness Factory. KEY TIMES 3:00 Kath opens up on the time she broke her back playing cricket 5:00 Kath’s uphill battle in rehab after almost losing her leg in a surgery mishap 7:00 Kath meets the love of her life in rehab 11:30 How Kath pulled herself out of rockbottom after losing Jim 17:30 The moment Kath was forced to learn to walk, for the second time. 20:00 Kath comes face to face with the drunk driver that almost cost her life 23:00 The beginning of The Kindness Factory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on More than Footy Rebecca Skilton joins Hayley Falkiner & Nick Davis to chat through her favourite footy memories as the granddaughter of Bloods legend Bob Skilton. From tales of Bobby in a cherry picker to that time Bobby almost became a cricketer, well as what Bobby’s thoughts are on the new Sydney Swans HQ facilities. KEY TIMES2:00 Bek on what it was like growing up with a famous Grandfather4:00 that time Bobby saved a family from drowning5:30 Bobby choosing between cricket and AFL8:30 Why Bobby entered athletics carnivals11:30 comparing facilities back in Bobby’s day to the Sydney Swans HQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s episode of ‘More than Footy’, presented by Bing Lee, features one of the biggest bands in Australasia, Six60. We chat with two of the band members - Matiu Walters and Chris Mac – and find out the origins of the band,  their love of the Sydney Swans and their ambitions to play at the AFL Grand Final!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on More than Footy we catch up with AFLW Senior coach Scott Gowans and Co-captain Lucy McEvoy. With AFLW pre-season officially underway the duo provide an update on how the squad is looking ahead of the 2024 season. Scott also makes an exciting announcement and gives us an insight into his relationship with John Longmire. KEY TIMES3:00 Scott on his contract extension with the club5:20 Scott makes an exciting announcement5:30 Lucy on her leadership alongside Chloe Molloy8:00 Scott opens up on his relationship with John Longmire9:20 Scott & Lucy share their thoughts on the condensed AFLW fixtureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s episode of More than Footy features Australian UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski, who reveals what he got up to on his visit to Swans HQ. The 26-4 fighter shared his thoughts on AFL, how he went from rugby league to MMA, his thoughts on concussion in sport, and that time Volk was brutally shut down by his own daughter following his loss to Islam Makhachev. KEY TIMES2:45 How Volk went from rugby league to MMA5:40 How self-belief drove him to pursue MMA professionally10:20 Volk shares his thoughts on concussion13:20 That time the Volk was shutdown by his own daughter  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s episode of ‘More than Footy’ features Sydney Swans legend and Indigenous Team of the Century member Michael O’Loughlin. Ahead of the AFL’s Sir Doug Nicholls Round, ‘Micky O’ discusses his time in the game including the 2005 Premiership, the Go Foundation and he names his favourite Indigenous players of all time. KEY TIMES1:30 what Sir Doug Nicholls Round means3:00 the big name that picked Micky O up in his car on day one at the Sydney Swans in 19946:00 on whether there are similarities between the 05 Premiership team and this year’s team8:00 on how the GO Foundation came to life10:00 on how we can improve First Nations talent pathways15:40 on his top two Indigenous players of all time  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s episode of ‘More than Footy’, presented by Bing Lee sees Leon Cameron, Executive GM - AFL Football jump onto the podcast ahead of his first Sydney Derby in the red and white. Cameron opens up on his move to the Swans, his relationship with senior coach John Longmire, and gives his thoughts on the coaching challenges facing non-Victorian teams in the AFL. KEY TOPICS2:00 when Leon first joined the Swans4:00 on leaning on his experience as a former player in his general manager role7:30 on Leon’s relationship with John Longmire13:00 on the coaching challenges facing non-Victorian teamsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s episode of ‘More than Footy’, presented by Bing Lee features Australian super welterweight champion Nikita Tszyu, son of former world champion Kostya Tszyu, and younger brother of Tim. Ahead of his title defence fight on Wednesday night, Nikita reveals what his preparations look like, the influence his famous father had on his journey into the professional ring, and how his nickname ‘The Butcher’ came about. KEY TOPICS 4:25 the influence Nikita’s father Kostya Tszyu has had on his boxing career5:30 what Nikita’s preparations look like ahead of his title defence8:55 Nikita’s love of a Bonsai tree10:00 how Nikita’s nickname ‘The Butcher’ came about See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.