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Toward The Games

Courier Mail

Nova Brisbane's breakfast co-host David ‘Luttsy’ Lutteral and the editor of The Courier-Mail Chris Jones are on a journey of epic proportions as they chronicle the transformation of their beloved Brisbane. Drawing on their unique insights and access, Luttsy and Jonesy each fortnight (or whenever there is something to chat about!) dissect the decisions being made and talk to the people tasked with ensuring the Brisbane Games will be the best ever- and they have a lot of fun along the way.

Ric Birch's Secrets of the Ceremonies

The man who staged some of the biggest Olympic opening ceremonies reveals what went wrong when Cathy lit the flame in Sydney 2000, if the archer actually did the job in Barcelona 1992 - and why Matilda at the 1982 Commonwealth Games wore a nappy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 2, 2023

47 min

Pea scones and the BOPOC

The boys discuss all the latest Games news, from the infrastructure program to Brisbane’s world-first Paralympic centre - and what members of the organising committee had for morning tea at the legacy forum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 30, 2023

43 min

Seb Coe talks Brisbane 2032

Olympic middle-distance legend Sebastian Coe (the current president of World Athletics and the former chair of the London 2012 Organising Committee) joins the boys to talk about the opportunity of the Brisbane Games - and the necessity of a lottery to fund high performance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 8, 2023

44 min

$7 billion reasons to listen

With the state and federal governments having committed $7 billion to venues for the Brisbane 2032 Games, the boys dissect exactly what has been announced - and discuss how the big build will change the city forever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28, 2023

44 min

Whispering Pat and Cathy’s golden moment

TV sports commentary legend Pat Welsh was the first person to speak to Cathy Freeman after she won her Sydney gold. He reminisces on that moment, and other highlights of the nine Olympics he has been to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 9, 2023

40 min

Stadium exclusives and the new Games boss

Luttsy returns from his endless summer overseas to learn EXCLUSIVELY what is actually happening with the proposals for the Gabba rebuild and the Brisbane Live indoor inner-city stadium. Plus the boys talk about the new Organising Committee chief Cindy Hook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 27, 2023

40 min

Mr Brisbane Live, live in studio

Harvey Lister joins the boys to talk about the inner-city entertainment venue that was his idea - Brisbane Live, where the swimming and basketball finals are likely to be held in 2032. He also shares his thoughts on the Gabba. Follow @towardthegames on InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 1, 2022

51 min

Don’t forget the Paralympics!

Paralympic medallists Karni Liddell and Brenden Hall join the boys to talk about the opportunities for better inclusion offered by Brisbane hosting the 2032 Games. Follow @towardthegames on InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 18, 2022

53 min

Long time listener, first-time caller

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner dials in - unexpectedly - and reveals what he really thinks about the proposed redevelopment of the Gabba ... plus the boys finally add the Paralympics to the Organising Committee. Follow @towardthegames on InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 27, 2022

44 min

The President of the Board

Brisbane 2032 Organising Board President Andrew Liveris joins the podcast for some high-level #committeechat, and to explain in detail how he plans to put on the best Olympics and Paralympics ever. Follow @towardthegames on InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 6, 2022

42 min