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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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00:36:27

The man who won AFL flags and the VRC Derby - Denis...

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2021/11/11

We chat two time premiership coach and winning trainer of the 2020 VRC Derby winner Denis Pagan. Denis talks about his football career as a player and coach, expanding on his key winning philosophies. We then ask about where his passion for horse racing was born and how much it meant to win the VRC Derby after only being in the training game for 6 months.

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00:40:32

The fastest bowler of all time - Jeff Thomson

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2021/11/04

We chat with the hilarious straight shooting former Australian quick Jeff Thomson. Jeff played 51 tests for Australia and 50 ODI's and is regarded as the fastest bowler of all time. Jeff opens up with some funny stories about his days with the national side and what he thinks of the current day cricketers. Jeff shoots from the hip which is always fantastic entertainment for a podcast.

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00:32:14

The man who aims to run around the world - Tim Franklin

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2021/10/29

We chat with the impressive Australian Tim Franklin, as he sets out to embark on a Guinness World Record attempt being the fastest man to run around the world. Tim is set to start on the global journey in December 2022. We ask Tim about how he came up with the idea, how he chose the route and what are the expected challenges he will meet along the way. To get involved with Tim's journey visit www.timrunstheworld.com

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00:33:53

After 262 long days we finally celebrate freedom!

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2021/10/22

It was the longest days of lockdown anywhere in the world with Melbourne enduring a long 262 days with restrictions. Sam and Leon discuss what the new found freedom feels like as well as talking about some of the more popular guests they have had on the show over the journey.

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00:36:48

Stories from one of Australia's greatest ever...

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2021/10/14

Mark Waugh is a legend of Australian cricket representing the national side from 1991 to 2002. Mark made 20 test centuries throughout his career and played alongside his twin brother Steven who went on to captain Australia. We ask Mark about the best bowlers he faced, playing with his brother Steve and what life is like now in the media with Fox Sports.

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00:35:02

Carlton legend Stephen 'Sticks' Kernahan

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2021/10/12

Stephen Kernahan is a legend of the Carlton Football playing 251 games for the blues kicking a record 738 goals at centre-half forward. Sticks won two flags for the blues in 1987 and 1995 and went onto become president of the club for six years stepping aside in 2014. We chat to Stephen about how he ended up at Carlton, his playing days and how much conversation he had with the flying doormat Bruce Doull.

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00:36:19

The inspirational story of Jason McCartney

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2021/09/30

Jason McCartney OAM is a former Australian rules footballer, 2002 Bali bombing survivor, former coach of the AIS/AFL Academy, and former list manager at the Western Bulldogs. McCartney is currently the list manager at the Greater Western Sydney Giants. We chat with Jason about his football career with the Adelaide Crows and North Melbourne, the pain of not being a premiership player and the devistating experience of the Bali Bombings.

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00:36:29

The champion punter, and punters champion - Ken...

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2021/09/23

We chat with Australia's iconic racing personality Ken Callander. Ken Callander began his career in 1962 as a copy boy with Sydney's Daily Mirror. He has since been the editor of The Sportsman, a racing tipster for Channel 9 and had his own radio shows on 2UE, 2GB and 2KY. We ask Ken about his days with Kerry Packer, his best horse and jockey and why he left his role in the media.

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00:26:49

We gear up for the Spring Carnival with trainer Ben...

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2021/09/16

We chat with formidable trainer Ben Hayes. Ben has been in the training partnership since 2016 and is based at Euroa. Ben lives on Lindsay Park, whilst also travelling to the Flemington stable to oversee that stable arm run by assistant trainer Dara O’Meachair. We chat with Ben about his racing family, get insights into how big their stable is and find out if he has any mail for the upcoming Spring Racing Carnival.

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00:30:05

The real story behind Australia's most unlikely Gold...

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2021/09/09

Everyone knows the story of Steven Bradbury, the man who won an unlikely gold medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics 1000m speed skating final when he was the last man standing. Most people do not realise the hours of commitment to training over his career and the near death experience Steven had to overcome just to make the 2002 campaign. Steven opens up about his career and the highs and lows behind what it takes to do a 'Bradbury.'

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00:42:09

Kicking the punt - David Schwartz

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2021/09/02

We chat with 'the Ox' David Schwartz who played 173 games for the Melbourne Football Club from 1991-2002. David opens up about his battles with gambling addiction and the long road to recovery but mentally and financially. David talks about how bad the problem was owing 4.5 million dollars and punting away all of the money he earns during his playing days. David is a passionate voice in regards to responsible gambling and tells a compelling and honest account of his journey.

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00:31:37

The explore the impact of the Afghanistan campaign...

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2021/08/26

Sean Mulqueen was part of the Australian Defence force from 2008 to 2014 and was deployed to Afghanistan in 2010. He talks openly about the campaign an impact of current events with the Taliban’s control of the region. We chat with Sean about the effect of the current situation of all involved with the Afghanistan campaign. He talks about the community group 42for42.org.au which offers support for those affected by the war in Afghanistan. We encourage all listeners to support the cause.

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00:48:29

The man who averaged 5.64 goals a game - Peter Hudson

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2021/08/20

Arguably the greatest full forward of all time, we chat with Peter Hudson about his career and most memorable moments. We chat about how he took a helicopter to Waverly Park, who was his toughest opponents and that famous sign out the front of the church in Hawthorn.

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00:48:55

Tales from over 60 years in television - Gordon Bennett

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2021/08/13

We chat with an Australian television pioneer Gordon Bennett who was instrumental in bringing images to homes across the world during the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne. Gordon speaks about the evolution of television coverage for the games, from the introduction of colour, to the amazing telecast from Tokyo. We also chat with Gordon about the early days producing 'World of Sport' and what life was like behind the scenes with some of the biggest characters in football.

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00:39:20

One of rugby's best ever wingers - Wendell Sailor

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2021/08/05

We chat with dual code Rugby international Wendell Sailor who was a larger than life character both on and off the field. Wendell opens up about his career and gives insights into the battles at times with mental health, drawing on lessons he learnt from the crossroad moments of his life. We also chat about the moment which stands out for him over his career, when he returned from a two year hiatus scoring a try for the Indigenous All Stars.

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00:35:10

Hong Kong and Australian Racing with David Hayes

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2021/07/13

We chat with Australian Racing Hall of Fame inductee David Hayes who is in Melbourne for a flying visit after relocating his talents to Hong Kong. We talk about David's career, what lead to move to Happy Valley and relive some of his greatest wins throughout his career.

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00:56:32

Hilarious yarns with Peter 'Percy' Jones

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2021/07/09

We had a very entertaining chat with one of footballs great characters and 4 time premiership player Peter 'Percy' Jones. We ask Percy about the origins of his nickname, the day he fronted court over a noise complaint and the famous story about cheating a Carlton time trial by taking a tram.

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00:40:18

Collingwood Patron Dr Jack Kennedy

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2021/06/29

Dr Jack Kennedy was made a Patron of the Collingwood Football Club for his outstanding service over 50 years. In the years since 1973 he had served as a Vice-President, a board member, a medical consultant and as a recruiting officer. We chat with Jack about his links to football and his amazing work as one of the premier Ear, Nose and Throat surgeons across the World.

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00:34:11

We chat with Brownlow medalist Barry Round

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2021/06/24

Barry Round was the 1981 Brownlow medalist who played 135 games for Footscray and 193 games for South Melbourne/Sydney. Barry also played until he was 41 years of age finishing his career with 110 games for Williamstown in the VFA. A giant on and off the football field we chat with Barry about his early career and the transition across to the Sydney Swans with the challenges that presented. Barry also talks about his Brownlow win and why he continued to play into his early 40s.

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00:33:11

The best bits from over 50 episodes!

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard ·

2021/06/01

We've been fortunate to have some of the biggest stars of sport and life on our show so we thought why not compile some of the best interviews from over 50 episodes. We showcase grabs from Doug Hawkins, Merv Hughes, Ray Warren, Wally Lewis, Billy Brownless, Doug Walters, Jimmy Cassidy and John Ribot. Enjoy as we stroll down memory lane for some great insights and plenty of laughs.

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