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Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard

Sam Kekovich & Leon Wiegard

Sport & Life (S & L) is hosted by likeable Australia sporting larrikin Sam Kekovich and two time Olympian and sports broadcaster Leon Wiegard. S & L features a special guest from sport each week (or politics, show business etc who has an interest in Sport) Its non- stop chat-cast with the emphasis on the lighter side of sport (which means it’s very funny) and guests who have a background as a star athlete, administrator or simply a love of sport.

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00:38:28

Former player and St.Kilda coach - Grant Thomas

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2023/02/28

We chat with Grant Thomas who played 83 games in the VFL and more famously coached the St.Kilda football club from 2001-2006. Grant opens up about his playing days and coaching career, along with the role he played in signing some key figures at Moorabbin. We also chat about Grant's media career and the business success he has had since leaving the coaching ranks.

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00:54:47

Triple Premiership player - Jim Buckley

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2023/02/21

We chat with Jim Buckley who won three flags with Carlton in 1979, 1981 and 1982. Jim opens up about the double page Herald-Sun article over the weekend where he talks about being sober for the past two years and the effect that has had on his life and family. Jim also shares some colourful stories about his playing career as well as the time he famously organised the Fosters logo to be painted on the ground in London.

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00:44:50

One of Australia's best wicket keepers - Ian Healy

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2023/02/14

We chat with Australian wicket keeping legend Ian Healy who played 119 test matches for Australia, leading to 395 dismissals behind the stumps. We chat with Ian about his career both on and off the cricket pitch and his thoughts on the current Australian tour of India.

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00:27:01

Duel Premiership player - Corey McKernan

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2023/02/07

We chat with All Australian and duel Premiership player Corey McKernan live from Boston where he is gearing up for the Super Bowl. We chat with Corey about his time at the Kangaroos and what it was like playing under Denis Pegan. We also find out why Corey left the Kangaroos for Carlton at the top of his game and his passion for sport outside of Australian rules.

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00:47:35

The 'jack of all sports' - Peter Bedford

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2023/01/31

We kick off 2023 with our chat with 1970 Brownlow medalist and first class cricketer Peter Bedford. Peter talks about his duel sporting achievements on the football field with South Melbourne and Carlton along with his cricket career with Victoria during the 60s and 70s. We also talk about some of the great duel sports personalities who managed to excel on the football field and other codes.

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00:30:47

The man who helped internationalise the Melbourne Cup...

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2022/11/15

Rod Johnson worked with the VRC for 48 years from 1946 to 1994 and in that time was the Chief Executive from 1986 to 1994. Rod chats with the guys about the changes to horse racing over that period and how he internationalised the Melbourne Cup by convincing Irish connections to bring out Vintage Crop to the Melbourne Cup in 1993.

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00:47:42

A classic chat with Ann Peacock

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2022/10/05

We have a very entertaining chat with Ann Peacock who is the Crown general manager of community and charity. Ann talks about her journey and what life was like in a high profile family. Ann fires back at Sam and Leon along the way, after what could only be described as a train wreck of questioning by the guys.

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00:22:49

AFL games record holder - Brent 'Boomer' Harvey

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2022/09/22

We chat with former North Melbourne footballer and AFL games record holder Brent Harvey who played 432 games over his 21 year career. We chat with 'Boomer' about the secret to his longevity in the game and some of his stand out memories.

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00:33:21

Our tribute to Allen Aylett

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2022/09/20

We pay tribute to Allen Aylett who was an Australian rules footballer and administrator and a pioneer in the AFL becoming the national game. Because of backroom politics Allen's contribution to the game, and where it is today, have gone widely under-recognised. We chat about the various achievements throughout Allen's career and the challenges he faced in trying to evolve Australian rules into a national competition.

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00:45:52

We celebrate our 100th episode!

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2022/09/15

It's our 100th show as Sam and Leon take the chance to interview each other about their journeys and recap some of the great interviews over the journey. A big thanks again to Gerry Ryan, Mitchelton Wines and the team at the Prince Hotel in St.Kilda for their support for the Sport and Life Podcast.

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00:39:27

Australian Olympic champion shooter - Russell Mark

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2022/09/06

We chat with one of Australia's greatest ever shooters and six-time Olympian Russell Mark. His win at the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics gave him the distinction of being the inaugural shotgun shooter of the sport to win all four of the world major individual titles: World Cup, World Cup Final, World Championship and Olympic Games. Russell opens up about how he got into the sport and shares an investing story about how he met the Sultan of Brunei. We also speak about the challenges of the sport and

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00:46:43

Adelaides favorite son - Graham Cornes

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2022/08/30

We chat with South Australian football royalty Graham Cornes who played 317 games for Glenelg and was the Adelaide Crows inaugural coach in 1991. Graham opens up about his playing and coaching career, and life in the media afterwards.

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00:38:33

We chat with cricket superstar Brett Lee

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2022/08/23

Brett Lee was one of Australia's premiere fast bowlers throughout his career striking fear into batsman from 1999 to 2015. We chat with 'Binga' about his favourite cricketing memories and how he ended up with a number one single on the Indian music charts. We also chat about the legend that was Shane Warne, and the shock of his passing.

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00:31:55

Former VRC chairman Amanda Elliot

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2022/08/16

We chat with the former chairman of the VRC Amanda Elliot. Amanda was the first female chairman in the clubs 153 year history and opens up about her journey across business and racing. We also ask Amanda about the battles between NSW and Victorian racing and some of the hurdles she's come up against to protect the Spring Racing Carnival in Melbourne.

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00:36:51

Australian Basketball Legend Karin Maar

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2022/06/23

We chat with basketball legend Karin Maar-Fields-McRobert who was inducted into the Australian Basketball Hall of Fame back in 2006. Karin played for the national team from 1975 to 1985 and shares stories about her career and the famous trip to China in the late 1970s.

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00:30:53

3 time Grand Slam winner - Neale Fraser

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2022/06/18

We chat with former tennis star Neale Fraser who won Wimbledon back in 1960 and the US Open twice in 59' and 60.' Neil also won 11 double titles across all four majors. Neil chats about his long career and his passion for the Davis Cup. Also some battles with iconic names such as Rod Laver.

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00:39:13

The Perfect Match - Greg Evans

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2022/06/07

We chat with Greg Evans who is an Australian television and radio presenter who is most famous for his hosting role of the popular show 'Perfect Match' in the late 80s and 90s. Greg is also now a popular marriage celebrant with some hilarious insights of some characters he has met over his journey.

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00:42:16

The Western United 'underdogs' - Jason Sourasis

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2022/05/31

We chat with Western United chairman Jason Sourasis about the incredible underdog story of the year after they won the A League title against Melbourne City. Jason talks about the foundations of the club, and how in only three years of inception, they managed to topple the established Melbourne clubs to win the title.

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00:29:50

We get to know the real Darren 'boof' Lehmann

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2022/05/24

We chat with former Australian cricket coach and player Darren 'boof' Lehmann about his career as both a player and as a cricket coach. Darren opens up about the difficult period around the 'sand paper gate' and the toll it took on the team and players.

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00:39:00

The Jack of All Trades - Simon O'Donnell

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2022/05/17

We chat with Simon O'Donnell who joins a very select group of athletes to play AFL/VFL and cricket at the highest level. With chat with Simon about his journey to the top of both codes and then his evolution into horse racing. Yet to win a Melbourne Cup Sam brings up some scars from the 2008 race.

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