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Dan Harris, the ABC News anchor and author of the New York Times best-seller "10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works--A True Story," takes listeners on a weekly ride from the outer reaches of neuroscience to the inner sanctum of network news to the bizarre fringes of America's spiritual scene, and leaves them with a takeaway that could actually change their lives.
It's been a huge week in international politics, with the rights of pregnant people coming under renewed attack in the USA. What will this development mean for sport? Closer to home, with an election looming, we consider election omens and make our own pitches for your vote. Plus, player privacy, an update on AFLW, and a new report into umpire abus…
This week Nicole talks to multi award winning journalist Russell Jackson about the work he’s doing to give a voice to survivors of historical cases of child sexual abuse at some of our biggest and most beloved sporting clubs. CONTENT WARNING: This episode tackles difficult and sensitive issues including child sexual abuse and violence against child…
With the announcement that AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan will leave the role at the end of the season, we do a temperature check on our relationship with footy and discuss what his legacy will be. You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at theoutersanctumpodcast@outlook.com The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands…
As we refresh and unwind after the AFLW season, take a listen back to some of the great conversations we've had this year. If you missed it, Rana wrote an excellent piece in The Age about the end of the Gillon McLachlan era and what leadership the AFL might look to going forward. Read it here. Links to the full episodes from this week here: Craig S…
That's a wrap on AFLW season six. We celebrate the Crows big win, deal with breaking trade bombshells and ponder what comes next for the competition. Rana wrote about the Crows dynasty for the Guardian this week - read it here. You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at theoutersanctumpodcast@outlook.com The Ou…
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5th Quarter | Craig Starcevich and Trent Cooper
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year - AFLW Grand Final week. To mark the occasion and unpack who will win and why, we’re joined by two of the best footy brains in the business - AFLW coaches Craig Starcevich and Trent Cooper. You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at theoutersanctumpodcast@outlook.com The…
We’re at the pointy end of the AFLW season, and as we count down to Saturday’s Grand Final, we review the preliminary finals and preview what’s to come. We reveal the inside word from the W awards, and consider the challenges of expansion and the trade season. In the melee we discuss allegations of racism from Cyril Rioli about his time at Hawthorn…
This week Lucy chats with Michael Willson, Chief Photographer for the AFL, about being on the SCG in the crowd to capture the incredible images when Lance Franklin kicked his 1000th goal. They talk about the anxiety, joy and privilege of working on the sidelines of the game he loves. And he shares his feelings about the images that have stayed with…
This week saw jubilant scenes at the SCG as Buddy kicked his 1000th goal, chaotic scenes at the MCG as a fire alarm triggered an evacuation, and joyful scenes at the GABBA as Brisbane sailed into the AFLW prelim. Off field, we turned to the Oscars, and while women’s sport was being celebrated, an ableist "joke" and a violent response threatened to …
This week Nicole catches up with Felice Arena, bestselling author of the popular Specky Magee kids’ books. Specky is turning twenty and to celebrate, a 20th Anniversary edition has been released along with Felice’s brand new kids’ book, The Unstoppable Flying Flanagan – about the adventures of a young girl who loves her footy, even though it’s war …
The AFLM is back, and the AFLW finals are finally underway. An impressive Freo put an end to North Melbourne’s season, but in an unexpected twist, a journalist became the biggest story of the week. We consider how we got here, and where we need to go next, in a week that challenged us all deeply. Further resources and reading: https://youtu.be/xYUt…
It's Finals Eve for the AFLW so Lucy called footy analyst, Gemma Bastiani for some good old footy chat. Gemma previews the finals, reviews the season, and makes some predictions. Enjoy the great work of Gemma and other excellent women in sport over at Siren Sport You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at theou…
As we farewell the home and away season, we take a look at the qualifying finals, and discuss the possibility of an August 2022 start for the next AFLW season -- the pros, the cons, and the whatabouts. We also discuss a recent global report which - in news that shocked no one - indicates Australian men have some of the most sexist views in the west…
This week, Kate catches up with discrimination law expert, academic and former footy scout Liam Elphick, to discuss the "Save Women's Sport" bill currently before federal parliament. What does it mean and how would it work if it became law? They consider the implications for trans and intersex athletes and some of the bill's troubling unintended co…
We talk about breaking records and breaking systems as we reflect on the final week of the home and away games and IWD. We mentioned: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/aflw/international-womens-day-2022-sarah-perkins-hits-back-at-faceless-online-trolls/news-story/9c84b96836644541082f0d85b33fc89b You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Ins…
Rana catches up with Collingwood AFLM player Brodie Grundy. They chat about life outside footy, the impact of a new coach, what success really looks like and what they have learned from the Do Better report. You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at theoutersanctumpodcast@outlook.com The Outer Sanctum is recor…
It’s been a seismic week in global politics with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We look at how sportspeople and organisations around the world have responded, and closer to home, reflect on footy’s fraught relationship with the imagery of war. We also ask: how do we inspire women to take up sport? Plus all the AFLW highlights. We mentioned: Why we n…
This week Shelley caught up with Richmond’s Tessa Lavey to chat about cross-coding, being a role model, and the story behind the Tigers’ Indigenous jumper. You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at theoutersanctumpodcast@outlook.com The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kul…
As we embrace the AFLW festival of footy, we discuss the latest concussion research, the role of player – and mascot! – unions, and what really drives change. And, as we farewell Red Rooster at the G, we offer an alternative footy menu. We mentioned: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-20/aflw-kirsten-mcleod-gender-concussion-women-sport/100810750 …
This week Kate phones Melbourne star Libby Birch to discuss Libby’s recent call for an historic joint collective bargaining agreement for the AFLM and AFLW. Libby also reflects on some of the lessons that first generation AFLW players are teaching the next generation about the history of women’s struggle for equality in sport. We mentioned: https:/…
There's no such thing as "perfect conditions" this AFLW season. What are the fixes? There are lots of suggestions out there, we discuss them, and come up with some of our own. We mentioned: https://twitter.com/leesacatto/status/1492667684844027909?s=21 https://twitter.com/siekmanwayne/status/1492467442114646021?s=21 https://www.heraldsun.com.au/spo…
Tess and Lucy call Fremantle captain, Hayley Miller, to talk about life on the road, leadership, and how the team are regrouping back in WA. You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at theoutersanctumpodcast@outlook.com The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We a…
The heat is on and there are some familiar faces at the top of the ladder. Leadership is on the agenda again, and we discuss some examples from further afield. And we celebrate 5 years of the AFLW. We mentioned: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/feb/07/five-years-after-the-first-each-aflw-game-marks-march-towards-progress https://www.instagram…
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5th Quarter | Julia Chiera and Rana Hussain
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This week Julia and Rana sat down to discuss Haneen Zreika’s decision to opt out of wearing the Pride jumper. They talked about the complex feelings it stirred up and asked each other questions, as they sought to make sense of the moment. We mentioned: https://overland.org.au/author/fahad-ali/ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-689365281645231…
Barty, big bucks and boycotts. We discuss whether being a member makes you a “good fan”, sportswashing, and the function of nostalgia. And we look ahead to this week’s Fifth Quarter with Rana and Julia. We mentioned: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jan/31/alfw-pride-round-jumper-debate-provides-litmus-test-for-true-inclusion-and-diversity?CM…
Ever the confused fan, Rana calls academic and co-founder of Siren Sport, Dr Kasey Symons, to talk about sports fandom. They discuss the uniqueness of AFLW fans, representation of sports fans in pop culture and what it means to be a ‘true’ sports fan. You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at theoutersanctumpo…
We discuss the wash up from Pride Round and consider what more there is to do when it comes to themed rounds and inclusion. We also talk about some of the ways in which politics and sport have collided this week, and reflect on whether they are ever separate in the first place? We mentioned https://www.cbc.ca/sports/opinion-shireen-ahmed-france-ban…
This week Tess calls Kate to unpack one of the most controversial weeks in the history of tennis, as men’s world number one Novak Djokovic is deported from Australia. They explore why he was ejected, what the decision means for the refugees currently languishing in detention, and some of the uncomfortable possibilities the case raises for athletes’…
Do all siblings require a cup? We discuss the power of sisters, the power of Pride, and life lessons from the AFLW. We mentioned: https://thewest.com.au/sport/aflw/aflw-2022-west-coast-will-be-the-only-club-not-to-wear-a-pride-jumper-for-aflw-pride-round--c-5345924?utm_campaign=share-icons&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&tid=1642418777369 You …
This week Kate phones AFL expert commentator Chyloe Kurdas to unpack round one. Chyloe also reflects on a range of off-field issues, including the use of skin fold tests and how an emphasis on players’ weight can impact their mental health, and how an influx of women commentators are changing the way these and other issues are analysed, for the bet…
Cruel Summer Round one is done and we celebrate the highs, but sadly there were some lows. We discuss the spate of injuries, the timing of the season, and the skills we saw on display. We mentioned: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/the-w-with-sharni-and-sam/episode-two-erin-phillips/13700826 https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/absolutely-devas…
This week Emma phones Western Bulldogs VFLW head coach, Kirby Bentley, to catch up on the excitement around her recent appointment. Hear about the impact Covid is having in clubland in this fly on the wall phone call. You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at theoutersanctumpodcast@outlook.com The Outer Sanctu…
Footy’s back and so are we! On the eve of Season 6, we discuss the challenges presented by the pandemic, practice match results and coaching. And we’re joined by Nicole Livingstone, General Manager, Women’s Football at the AFL. We mentioned: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/aflw/aflw-2022-league-backs-players-to-mitigate-covid-risk-in-order-t…
In our final pod of the year we offer up some non-denominational gifts, and an interview with Zoe Daniel - journalist, foreign correspondent, political candidate and footy brat. It's a romp. We mentioned: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781250316776/ https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781760987411/ https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits https://www.al…
This week Rana and Nicole are joined by author and former AFL footballer, Brandon Jack, to discuss his memoir, 28, a candid exploration of the pressures of pursuing a career in elite footy. Brandon talks openly about notions of success and failure, and explores the complexities of masculinity, sexuality, and addiction in professional footy, as well…
This week Kate is joined by the President of the Richmond Football Club, Peggy O'Neal AO, fresh from being named as Melburnian of the Year. Peggy was recognised for promoting women in leadership, and for her work to secure stable housing for women and children. She tells us about these dual passions, and looks ahead to her final year at the helm of…
This week Alicia is joined by the comedic sporty legend HG Nelson talking about his book, The Fairytale: A Real and Imagined History of Australian Sport. HG takes us through his love of all things sport and some very strange fairytale highlights. (Please note, the chat includes a swear and what we think are some howling dogs.) We mentioned: https:/…
This week Lucy is joined by GWS Giant, Nicola Barr, to discuss the ways she and other athletes are lending their voices to the calls for climate action. We discussed: https://www.aflp4ca.org.au/ https://www.thecooldown.com.au/ You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at theoutersanctumpodcast@outlook.com The Out…
Shaun Burgoyne is a legend of the game, a proud Kokatha-Warai man who is a leader on and off the field. He joined Shelley and Kate this week to reflect on his career and the themes of his new book: football, family and respect. We mentioned: https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9781460707715/silk/ You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram …
“I’m Not A Runner” is a documentary four years in the making. It follows the journey of a group of novice runners who train for and run the 2018 New York Marathon. They are motivated and lead by an incredible woman, Anna Liptak. Emma and Lucy were delighted to chat with Anna this week, about her journey and this inspiring and powerful film. You can…
This week Julia sits down with Chloe Dalton. Chloe is a multi-sport athlete, an Olympic gold medallist with Australia’s Rugby 7s team, an accomplished basketballer, and a supremely talented footballer. She is also the founder of The Female Athlete Project. We hear from Chloe about her drive, resilience and excitement about joining her new AFLW team…
Are inclusive organisations and lucrative brands mutually exclusive? Can a 'brand' be an agent of change for good? Is 'brand' a dirty word when it comes to inclusion? In this week's Fifth Quarter, Rana sits down with Brand Strategist, futurist and advocate, Keeva Stratton (Quip Brands) to talk about the power of sport, inclusion and getting 'brand'…
Straight from a Premiership win, Hester Brown (Significant Others Podcast) and Ben Brown (Melbourne FC) sit down with Rana and Nicole to talk about the Grand Final, changing clubs and footy culture. You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at theoutersanctumpodcast@outlook.com The Outer Sanctum is recorded on th…
An Auld Acquaintance There’s a grand old new flag on the block. We rounded up (nearly) the whole Sanctum to celebrate the Premiership and the season that was. You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at theoutersanctumpodcast@outlook.com The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the …
On the eve of the Grand Final, Emma caught up with a favourite son of the West, Bob Murphy. They discussed his imminent move to WA, footy’s changing culture, and what he wanted to be when he grew up. You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at theoutersanctumpodcast@outlook.com The Outer Sanctum is recorded on t…
One Day In September It’s Grand Final week and we’re trying to feel the feels. We talk about redemption, history and class. And we give you our premiership predictions, Sanctum style. We mentioned: https://viewer.mapme.com/3c6965be-0119-4e7b-922d-14d54416c7c3?fbclid=IwAR34VkNTsQDZQOw2c5-F4NaQK9hgwCBxi8Ex1VJYH21NhbE493qgdQ1fmf8 https://www.abc.net.a…
Shelley caught up with pioneering football coach, Peta Searle. Peta reflects on the rich history of women's football, coaching, and leaving St Kilda. And while she is moving on, it's clear that she still has some unfinished business. You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Email us at theoutersanctumpodcast@outlook.com …
A Grand Final is a fairytale but are we on the same page? We relive the Preliminary Finals, look forward to the Brownlow, and discuss footy as a double edged-sword. We mentioned: https://meanjin.com.au/blog/my-heart-beats-true/ https://play.acast.com/s/sentimentalgarbage/introducing-sentimentalinthecity-withdollyalderton You can follow The Outer Sa…
This week, Kate and Nicole catch up with Kurt Fearnley. An extraordinary athlete, now retired from sport, he’s a champion for disability rights. They discuss the global Paralympic family’s unique bond, the international mission to save 50 Afghan athletes and their families, the importance of community for people living with disabilities, and the su…
The Return of Goody Proctor Finals footy gave us swings and roundabouts and didn’t we love it! We discuss leadership, pay, protest and home. And we have some laughs along the way. We discussed: https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/breakfast/republicans-us-texas-anti-abortion-law/13530158 https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/afghanistan-re…
