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Two Good Sports

iHeart Australia, Abbey Gelmi and Georgie Tunny

Sports news, told differently. What happens off the field is just as fun as what happens on it. Twice a week, seasoned sports broadcasters Georgie Tunny and Abbey Gelmi go through the biggest stories in sport, going behind the scenes to hear how elite athletes do what they do. Whether you’re a casual observer or a diehard fan, you’ll be brought up to speed on the people behind the narrative, why the story matters, and gain a new perspective on the issues at the pointy end of

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20:34

Need-to-know storylines for the year in sport

Two Good Sports ·

2024/03/11

The 2024 sporting calendar is stacked. From Formula 1 to the Paralympics, this is your guide to the year ahead. Will Alyssa Healy lead Australia to T20 glory? Can Collingwood go back-to-back this AFL season? Plus, Georgie's wild Wallabies prediction and a French fun fact, befitting of a Paris Olympics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:53

Enhanced Games: the Olympics on steroids

Two Good Sports ·

2024/03/04

Welcome to a new year of Two Good Sports!Since they were announced in 2023, the Enhanced Games has divided opinion. The proposed event is set to be the first international sports competition without drug testing. It's backed by wealthy investors and already has athletes keen to compete. And with $1m USD up for grabs for breaking a world record, who can blame them? But will the Enhanced Games threaten the integrity of clean sport? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:13

The biggest sports stories of 2023

Two Good Sports ·

2023/11/27

It's our last episode for the year, so we're looking back on the stories we've covered so far and bringing you up to speed on where they're at now. Like, have Australian netballers been paid yet? Has the 2026 Commonwealth Games been resolved? And is the three-year ban handed to Luis Rubiales enough? Plus, we pick our favourite sports moments of the year.Two Good Sports will return in early 2024! In the meantime, follow us @twogoodsportspodcast on Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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35:34

The making of Big Ange Postecoglou

Two Good Sports ·

2023/11/20

You've seen the headlines and the press conference quips. Ange Postecoglou is making waves in the Premier League at the helm of Tottenham. His uncompromising approach to football and his down-to-earth demeanour is winning over fans and media alike. But how did he reach the heights of the world's biggest league? And what made Ange the manager and the man he is today?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:09

Meg Lanning's legacy for Australian cricket

Two Good Sports ·

2023/11/13

After a 13-year international career full of accolades, Aussie cricket captain Meg "Megastar" Lanning has retired from national team duty. She bows out on her own terms and at the top of her game. So why is Meg hanging up the baggy green at the age of just 31? And what sort of legacy does she leave for the sport? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:42

Eddie's out, so what's next for the Wallabies?

Two Good Sports ·

2023/11/06

10 months ago, Eddie Jones was the lifeline Australian rugby union needed. But following a disaster of a World Cup - the Wallabies worst ever performance at the tournament - Eddie has quit. So how did it all go wrong for the Wallabies and where does it leave the future of the sport?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:24

The Taylor Swift effect on the NFL

Two Good Sports ·

2023/10/30

Sometimes sports and pop culture combine in unexpected ways. The recent influence of Taylor Swift on American football is undeniable, and we have the stats to back it up. As you may have heard, the pop sensation is dating Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, and subsequently, the NFL has seen a huge influx of new fans and new money. So who is Travis Kelce and how is Taylor Swift changing the economics of America's biggest sport? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:17

The crisis facing Australian netball

Two Good Sports ·

2023/10/23

Netball is far and beyond the most popular team sport for women and girls in Australia, but the game is in a very real crisis. Our most elite Super Netball players haven't been paid in weeks. It's the latest chapter in an ongoing pay dispute, which began in February and remains in a stalemate. So, what are the players asking for, is it fair and, importantly, is it viable? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:17

The rise of Oscar Piastri

Two Good Sports ·

2023/10/16

From remote-control cars to Formula 1, how did Aussie young gun Oscar Piastri rise through motor racing's ranks to claim one of just 20 coveted seats? The former grid kid from Melbourne has announced his arrival in his rookie season, with two podium finishes. But do we believe the hype? Is Oscar the next big thing in F1?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:37

What's the deal with the Commonwealth Games?

Two Good Sports ·

2023/10/09

Back in July, Victoria cancelled its plans to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games in a shock move that stunned the sports world. The event remains in limbo, as do the athletes, administrators and everyday Victorians. So what happened? This week, we recap all the drama so far, and what it means for the future of the Comm Games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:46

Panthers three-peat and Magpies sweet 16

Two Good Sports ·

2023/10/02

Two football codes, two incredible Grand Finals. The AFL and NRL seasons have concluded in dramatic fashion, as Collingwood claimed a record-equaling 16th Premiership, and Penrith Panthers went back-to-back-to-back. This week, the highs, the lows and the human stories that captured the nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:36

A Grand Final week guide to the NRL

Two Good Sports ·

2023/09/25

How did the Brisbane Broncos go from dead last to Grand Finalists in two years? Can Penrith Panthers secure a third straight Premiership? This week, it's your guide to the big one in the NRL, with all the storylines you need to know before your mate's Grand Final barbecue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:45

How the Carlton Blues forged a comeback

Two Good Sports ·

2023/09/18

Carlton have had a remarkable season. After calls to sack their coach Michael Voss, mid-season, the Blues stormed into the AFL Finals after winning nine straight games. After years of pain, Blues fans are basking in the most unlikely turnaround no one expected. Whether you're firmly on the Blues bandwagon or just a curious observer, we have your personal cheat sheet to the Carlton comeback. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:00

La Roja, Rubiales and a reckoning for Spanish football

Two Good Sports ·

2023/09/11

As Spain lifted the Women's World Cup trophy in Sydney, a non-consensual kiss was the dark cloud that hung over La Roja's monumental achievement. Now, the game is facing a reckoning for the treatment of Jenni Hermoso and her teammates. This week, the backstory, the fallout and the future of Spanish football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:57

Swimming Australia in murky waters

Two Good Sports ·

2023/09/04

It's the biggest Australian sports story that no one is talking about. There's a crisis at Swimming Australia, which could see it expelled as a member of the world governing body. The problems span from a revolving door of leaders to no major sponsor for our national swim team, the Dolphins. And caught up in the turmoil are the athletes, who continue to dominate on the world stage, despite being some of our most underpaid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:59

Peter Bol: The innocent victim of clean sport

Two Good Sports ·

2023/08/28

It's been the year from hell for Australian middle-distance runner, Peter Bol. In January, he was provisionally suspended from athletics for failing a routine doping test. He'd tested positive for a banned substance. As of August, Peter has been fully exonerated but questions remain. How did this happen? And what does it mean for the future of Peter Bol's athletic career?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:30

How the Matildas changed Australian sport

Two Good Sports ·

2023/08/21

Australia has embraced the Matildas and women's football. A record-breaking Women's World Cup has seen our Tillies inspire the nation, going further than any Aussie team has before. But has this moment changed Australian sport forever? And what will it take to secure the future of the game?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Introducing Two Good Sports

Two Good Sports ·

2023/08/11

Join acclaimed journalists Abbey Gelmi and Georgie Tunny every Tuesday, as they take on the biggest stories from the world of sport and peel back the layers. Whether you’re a sports fanatic or you just want to feel part of the conversation, you’ll get a fresh perspective on the stories that matter. It's sports news, told differently. Credits: Produced by James Parkinson Theme Music by Nic Buchanan Cover Art by Cecilia BlakeleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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