Sports Shorts: The Savannah Bananas

Post the World Athletics Championships held in Tokyo in September, we unpack why the Swedish pole vaulter, Armand Duplantis is literally breaking world records 1cm at time. Two quick things became four quick things and honestly, WE'LL ALLOW IT because women's sport is absolutely on FIRE this week. We chat about the retirement of Ariarne Titmus, and wrap up with all the great sporting documentaries currently available on iView - a whole host of Australian Stories and a cracking 3 part documentary by Tony Armstrong on racism. Join us!  Libby and Georgie xxx End Game and Australian Story are avilable now on ABC iView.   Hosts: Georgie and Libby Trickett Connect with Us: Instagram: @beingsportish Website: www.playonmedia.com.au Email: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who on earth are these people dressed in yellow, dancing to music and playing...baseball? This week's episode of Sportish is a Sports Short (yes, it's back!) where we update you on the Banana brand as it stands today, and bring back a clip from our first chat about it in September 2023. Tune in!  Libby and Georgie xxx Hosts: Georgie and Libby Trickett Connect with Us: Instagram: @beingsportish Website: www.playonmedia.com.au Email: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While we were on holidays Brisbane became the Australian epicentre of sport and Libby is suggesting that it all started with a swimming gold medal back 16 years ago? Stay with us. Meanwhile, it feels like McLaren's Papaya rules have got a little out of hand and we are very concerned that it's distracting to Oscar (a bit of ssshhh please for our Driver's Championship contender)! And after last week's Four Corners deep dive into gambling in Australia, Georgie discusses how betting language unexpectedly surfaced in her own home. Come take a listen!  Libby and Georgie x You can watch Four Corners "Losing Streak" on ABC iView Hosts: Georgie and Libby Trickett Connect with Us: Instagram: @beingsportish Website: www.playonmedia.com.au Email: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Given it's school holidays (or nearly for some) we're bringing you a chat with the brilliant Carla Salmon - parent, high school english teacher and now author of "We Saw What You Started". A mystery set in a little coastal town surf club, We Saw What You Started is MEANT to be for teens but actually, Georgie found herself sneaking off from her family to read the next chapter. This story absolutely takes a look a life through the lens of sport. Come catch up with us and learn a bit about reading in the meantime...  Libby and Georgie x You can follow Carla on Instagram @carlasalmonbooks and buy her debut novel "We Saw What You Started" at all the major book retailers, independent book stores, and online (try Amazon or Booktopia) Hosts: Georgie and Libby Trickett Connect with Us: Instagram: @beingsportish Website: www.playonmedia.com.au Email: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crunch time at the Women's Rugby World Cup! We’re sitting down with former Aussie 7 and current NRLW player, Dominque du Toit, to get her take on all the action, both on the pitch and behind the scenes (Ilona, pretty bows, lack of press coverage - the works). We'll also tackle Libby's two quick sports things for the week and chat about some incredible new research: playing after-school sports can make girls 50% more likely to get a top job later in life. We're here for it! Libby and Georgie xxx PS Because we're athletes (to varying degrees) we LOVE a bit of coaching. Hit us up at [email protected] or send us a DM on our social (@beingsportish) and tell us what you want to hear more of (and what you'd like us to put in the bin). Don't hold back!  For further information about the girls sport and top job research click here and thanks to @howtodadnz for the audio used in this episode.  Hosts: Georgie and Libby Trickett Connect with Us: Instagram: @beingsportish Website: www.playonmedia.com.au Email: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another week, another situation where a football club forgets that they have an important role in society that goes beyond the game. It's exhausting to watch and we can only imagine what it must be like for our marginalised communities. An old favourite, Two Quick Things, makes a return so that Libby can shoehorn in a bit more car and cycling content, and we are PUMPED to introduce our first kids correspondent, 12 year old Ash from Northern NSW who is basically ready to become an NRL commentator and gives us his expert opinion on the upcoming NRL Finals. Join us!!!  Libby and Georgie x PS Because we're athletes (to varying degrees) we LOVE a bit of coaching. Hit us up at [email protected] or send us a DM on our social (@beingsportish) and tell us what you want to hear more of (and what you'd like us to put in the bin). Don't hold back!  Thanks to the ABC Sport Newsletter and Patrick Stack for the piece "Really, Adelaide?" Hosts: Georgie and Libby Trickett Connect with Us: Instagram: @beingsportish Website: www.playonmedia.com.au Email: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The countdown is on! With the Winter Olympics in Italy just over 6 months away, we're getting into the Games spirit. This week, we're joined by Australian Olympic curler and bona fide legend, Tahli Gill. She's here to talk all things brooms, rocks, and life on the ice, from what it's like to be an athlete in a sport you've probably never seen in person, to travelling to another country for national trials.... Plus Georgie can’t stop talking about girls' cricket (much to Libby’s dismay), and we share our "gold medal moments" of the week – the stories that are making us feel all the feels. AND because we're athletes (to varying degrees) we LOVE a bit of coaching. Hit us up at [email protected] or send us a DM on our social (@beingsportish) and tell us what you want to hear more of (and what you'd like us to put in the bin). Don't hold back!  About Our Guest: Tahli Gill is an Australian curler and Olympian who made history as part of the first Australian curling team to qualify for the Winter Olympics. Known for her infectious passion for the sport, she and mixed doubles partner Dean Hewitt have made a name for themselves on the world stage. Hosts: Georgie and Libby Trickett Connect with Us: Instagram: @beingsportish Website: www.playonmedia.com.au Email: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We couldn't help ourselves but dive into the Serena Williams debate to do with weight loss injections. Plus, Georgie gets all nostalgic about softball after Australia was awarded the Women's Softball World Cup Finals AND we talk about our latest documentary win (which is perfect for those who might have run out of episodes of Drive to Survive), F1 Academy. Tune in! Libby and Georgie x We LOVE answering listener questions so if there's something you'd like to ask us, shoot us a DM HERE or write us an email (we accept all things!) -  [email protected] Hosts: Georgie and Libby Trickett Instagram: @beingsportish Website: www.playonmedia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A crying baby at a tennis match became the subject of much discussion last week so with baby Archie joining us in the studio we decided to join in. Speaking of Archie's.....we unpack the display of emotion by Aussie abroad Archie Wilson during a Nebraska football press conference. PLUS, big footwear (parents, we need to unionise) and Georgie gets all emotional about her 10 year old netball team. Join us!  Libby and Georgie x We LOVE answering listener questions so if there's something you'd like to ask us, shoot us a DM HERE or write us an email (we accept all things!) -  [email protected] Hosts: Georgie and Libby Trickett Instagram: @beingsportish Website: www.playonmedia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emma Booth was literally living out a Saddle Club dream when a car accident significantly changed her riding tragectory. From falling in love with her first horse to competing at 2 Paralympic Games, the sport of equestrian has been a constant and evolving theme in Emma's life.  You can find out more about Riding for the Disabled Australia and check out the incredible Paralympic pathways at Equine Pathways Australia. And for more about disability sport options, head to the Australian Sporting Alliance for people with a Disability.  Libby and Georgie x We LOVE answering listener questions so if there's something you'd like to ask us, shoot us a DM HERE or write us an email (we accept all things!) -  [email protected] Hosts: Georgie and Libby Trickett Instagram: @beingsportish Website: www.playonmedia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.