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PODCAST

Hooked on Sport

with Ben Hook & Sophie Hilditch

Join Ben Hook and co-host Sophie Hilditch as they dive into the stories, personalities, and moments that define sport across South Australia.

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50:20

GOLF Edition (14.01.25) SA golfers shine! Wins, and a...

Hooked on Sport ·

2026/01/13

(01:38) Welcome(03:49) Sophie's Star & Ben's Best(07:48) International & National Golf News(16.20) Wade wins Blitz(21.18) Raegan Denton wins Australian Master of the Amateurs(25.35) Webex Players Series, Royal Fremantle, WA(26:43) SA Junior Amateur(29:27) Course in Focus - West Lakes GC(46:50) Sophie's Practice Hack(47:56) Victorian Open - 13th Beach Golf Links, VICIN THIS EPISODEDave Meadows Smoke and Soul project https://www.davemeadowsbbq.com/smokeandsoulTravis Head Signed Bat Auction

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39:55

Cricket SHOW (08.01.26)

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2026/01/07

Ben Hook and Sophie Hilditch catch up on everything that's been happening in South Australian cricket.(00:25) Welcome to Season 3!(02:40) Ben's Best and Sophie's Star(06:00) The Ashes Wrap(19.25) Strikers win over The Thunder in the BBL(28.50) Women's National Cricket League(31:53) Local Cricket Wrap(34:39) Women's Australian Country Championships(36:18) Hooked on Sport 'SA Cricketer of the Year'Don’t forget to follow the podcast and give us a rating. Just search Hooked on Sport to find us. And if

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46:12

Sport, Exercise & Parkinson’s Disease: Insights from...

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2026/01/04

In this episode, Ben is joined by Sir Nicholas Mostyn from the Movers & Shakers podcast (UK), Associate Professor Natalie Allen from The University of Sydney, and Greg Howe, Director of Howe Jenkin, to explore how sport and exercise can improve quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s Disease.With Sir Nicholas visiting Australia, the group compares UK and Australian approaches to physical activity and Parkinson’s care, discussing innovative programs, research findings, and real world

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20:43

Best of SA Sport 2025

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2025/12/30

It's farewell to an extraordinary year in South Australian sport.We look back on 2025 to find the best moments in SA sport. 15 special moments for all to enjoy!A safe and prosperous New Year to you. Thanks for listening, we look forward to your company again in 2026.Ben, Sophie and WallaceLinksCAITLIN ADAMS https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3e6b4d33-c1e2-4a0b-a4d0-9067049c58d4.mp3 Hooked on SportONE-DAY CRICKET CUP FINAL https://youtu.be/CSPr9NHB1CY?si=QLBLCk1HLlWHv_kE Cricket.com.auSHOWDOWN

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40:37

Golf Edition (26.12.25) North Adelaide plans; two SA...

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2025/12/25

In our final GOLF Edition for 2025, we take a look at the North Adelaide Redevelopment Plans, catch up with two of SA's young guns, Brooks is departing LIV, and our Course in Focus is the beautiful South Lakes GC at Goolwa.(00:26) Christmas 2025!(02:56) Australia wraps up The Ashes at the stunning Adelaide Oval(09:00) North Adelaide GC Redevelopment Plans(19:32) Brooks Koepka departs LIV(22:37) Jack Thompson(23.31) Raegan Denton(26:35) Course in Focus - South Lakes GC, GoolwaDon’t forget to follow

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48:10

Andrew Hilditch: Rare, Raw and Real

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2025/12/15

For the first time in 15 years, former Australian cricketer Andrew “Digger” Hilditch opens up about his career as a player, administrator and his controversial stint as Cricket Australia’s chairman of selectors.Hilditch shares the back story to his powder-keg dismissal for handled the ball against Pakistan in 1979.And speaks about his 18 years as a national cricket selector, which featured one of Australia’s most successful on-field eras in history, but also a devastating home Ashes loss in

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55:20

CRICKET Show - The Ashes, Australia wins Over-40s...

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2025/12/12

(00:26) Welcome(03:20) Ben's Bestand Sophie's Star(08:10) The Ashes(21.15) Adelaide Strikers WBBL(25.30) Jamie Panelli - Australia IMC Over-40s T20 World Cup Champions(44:36) Local Cricket Wrap(48:40) Community Player of the Week(50:20) Hooked on Sport 'Cricketer of the Year' Don’t forget to follow the podcast and give us a rating. Just search Hooked on Sport to find us. And if you enjoy the podcast let your mates know.Listen on APPLE and SPOTIFY Follow us on Facebook Instagram X and

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29:32

SANDBELT SENSATION: Rasmus wins Australian Open at...

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2025/12/09

Ben and Wallace review the Australian Open, looking at how Royal Melbourne played, and how the South Australians performed.They reflect on what was a sensational week for Australian golf, a worthy Champion, and Ben lets you know where he believes the Australian Open should be played after 2026.Don’t forget to follow the podcast and give us a rating. Just search Hooked on Sport to find us. And if you enjoy the podcast let your mates know.Listen on APPLE and SPOTIFY Follow us on Facebook Instagram X

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18:24

Jack Buchanan goes low on Day 3 at the Australian Open

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2025/12/06

Jack Buchanan, with the best score on Day 3 has shot up the Australian Open leaderboard.Over 30,000 were there to witness another spectacular day at Royal Melbourne.Sophie speaks with Jack after his amazing round, shares with us Rory's thoughts on his round today, and catches up with Adrian Wickstein from Golf Australia.We finish with Sophie's insights on the course and let's us know where birdies will come from on Day 4.Don’t forget to follow the podcast and give us a rating. Just search Hooked on

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17:32

South Aussies at The Australian Open - Day 2

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2025/12/05

The weather on Day 2 at The Australian Open was in stark contrast to Day 1.The big crowd saw a large contingent of them following the feature group of Min Woo Lee, Adam Scott and Rory McIlroy.We check in on the South Australian's scores and catch up for a chat with SA amateur golfers, SA green keepers and some SA friends. Don’t forget to follow the podcast and give us a rating. Just search Hooked on Sport to find us. And if you enjoy the podcast let your mates know.Listen on APPLE and SPOTIFY Follow

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08:47

South Aussies at the Australian Open - Day 1

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2025/12/04

With seven South Australians in the field at this week's Australian Open, Sophie and Wallace are on the ground at Royal Melbourne GC, reporting on all things South Australia.This Day 1 recap looks at how the South Aussies performed. And Sophie gets to chat with a few of them after their rounds.South Australians in the field - Stephen Leaney, Wade Ormsby, Jack Buchanan, Jack Thompson, Jak Carter, Lachlan Barker and Adam Bland. Don’t forget to follow the podcast and give us a rating. Just search

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47:07

GOLF Edition - Australian Open Preview (02.12.25)

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2025/12/01

(00:28) Welcome(02:10) Sophie's Star & Ben's Best(05:27) Australian PGA Review(14.30) Australian PGA - The South Aussies(17:05) Race to CME Globe(18:35) WPGA NSW Open Qualifiers - The South Aussies(20:20) Australian Open Preview(29:15) Course in Focus - Tanunda Pines GC Don’t forget to follow the podcast and give us a rating. Just search Hooked on Sport to find us. And if you enjoy the podcast let your mates know.Listen on APPLE and SPOTIFY Follow us on Facebook Instagram X and

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31:12

CRICKET Show (25.11.25)

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2025/11/24

Fox Sports Cricket Statistician Lawrie Colliver joins Ben and Sophie to recap the 2-day Ashes Test in Perth.(00:23) Welcome(03:50) Ben's Best & Sophie's Star(06:50) Lawrie Colliver(24.00) Community Cricket Highlight(25:50) Hooked on Sport 'Cricketer of the Year'To purchase Lawrie's book on the South Australian Sheffield Shield Victory, email Lawrie at lawrie.colliver@gmail.comDon’t forget to follow the podcast and give us a rating. Just search Hooked on Sport to find us. And if you enjoy the

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23:24

Olivia Parker & Abbie Burgess-Brice talk Major League...

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2025/11/23

Olivia Parker and Abbie Burgess-Brice spoke with Ben Hook ahead of the Lacrosse Australia Major League Sixes 2025 (Adelaide 13-15 November 2025). Future Olympians played this fast paced, exciting version of lacrosse.Australian representative and Olivia Parker talks about her excitement of playing for Australia and the preparation leading into the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.Abbie Burgess-Brice, President of Lacrosse Australia talks about the growth of lacrosse, their plans to win gold at the 2028

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48:53

Mt Compass GC with Neil Crafter

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2025/11/18

Our Course in Focus this week is Mt Compass Golf Course.Course designer Neil Crafter joins Ben and Sophie to talk through the course design, timing and its standing in Australian Golf.A great chat with one of Australia's leading course designers, about a course that is very special to him, as it was the last one he built with his father Brian. Don’t forget to follow the podcast and give us a rating. Just search Hooked on Sport to find us. And if you enjoy the podcast let your mates know.Listen on

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35:10

GOLF Edition (18.11.25)

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2025/11/18

(00:28) Welcome(01:44) Sophie's Star & Ben's Best (05:45) International & National Results(18.40) Senior Pennant Finals(21:48) Australian Mid-Amateur(27:15) Mt Lofty GC Centenary (28:13) Wade Ormsby to play Australian Open(29:13) Sophie's Practice Hack Don’t forget to follow the podcast and give us a rating. Just search Hooked on Sport to find us. And if you enjoy the podcast let your mates know.Listen on APPLE and SPOTIFY Follow us on Facebook Instagram X and LinkedInMusic by:

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40:10

Lacrosse Australia builds towards Los Angeles 2028

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2025/11/14

Sophie popped into the Lacrosse Australia's Major League Sixes Tournament which is being held in Adelaide 13-15 November.Lacrosse Sixes is the face paced, high scoring Olympic format of lacrosse. Sophie spoke with people from across the Australian lacrosse community to learn about the Sixes format and how they are preparing for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Games.Saturday 15th November is the final day of the tournament. Head along and see top national squad athletes taking the field - you'll see

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34:10

How to beat Bazball with James Hilditch

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2025/11/12

As assistant coach at Durham - the English county home of Ben Stokes - James Hilditch offers a rare Australian perspective on the inner workings of the England cricket team.Joining Hooky and Sophie, James unpacks the mystique of Bazball:The mindset driving England’s approach to Test cricketThe values they hold at the heart of their gameWhy they believe they can reclaim the Ashes abroadYet James also points out the vulnerabilities in England’s style that a seasoned Australian side could exploit.This

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34:00

CRICKET Show (11.11.25)

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2025/11/10

(00:22) Welcome (02:24) Ben's Best (04.05) Sophie's Star(05.24) The Ashes Australian Squad (11:07) T20 Men - Australia vs India(13:00) ICC Women's World Cup(15.27) National Cricket News & Results(16:54) WBBL(19:43) SACA Premier Men - 2 Day (22:33) SACA Premier Men - One Day(23:43) SACA Premier Men - T20(24:52) SACA Premier Women - One Day(25:57) SACA Premier Women - T20(27:52) Hooked on Sport 'Cricketer of the Year'(30:17) Eloise Sheridan (31.36) Community Cricket Highlight Don’t forget to

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37:41

Lacrosse Australia - Major League Sixes 2025 -...

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2025/11/06

Olivia Parker and Abbie Burgess-Brice join Ben Hook ahead of the Lacrosse Australia Major League Sixes 2025 (Adelaide 13-15 November). Future Olympians will be playing in this fast paced, exciting version of lacrosse.Olivia, Australian representative talks about her excitement of playing for Australia and the preparation leading into the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.Abbie, President of Lacrosse Australia talks about the growth of lacrosse, their plans to win gold at the 2028 Olympic Games, and

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