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This week, Chloe sits down with two-time World Cup winner and Sydney Thunder head coach Lisa Keightley. After opening the batting for Australia, Lisa became the first woman to coach England full-time, took them to a World Cup final and won a Hundred title with the Northern Superchargers. She shares how she makes tough selection calls and blocks out the noise, what coaching across Australia, England and India has taught her, why we'll see more female head coaches in franchise cricket, and what she wants to build in her new role as Cricket Australia's national development lead. *** Support TFAP and help us keep growing women's sport by purchasing some merch. Come join the club and get yours now: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Follow and support us do we what do on our Substack for more stories, athlete Q&As and resources for our audience: https://bit.ly/4ifGL4rSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A weekly podcast where Bez and Chloe break down the biggest stories in women’s sport, dig into the issues that matter, and have a bit of a laugh along the way. This week: Jessica Pegula’s private chat with her coach gets livestreamed from the WTA Finals, netball edges closer to an Olympic debut at Brisbane 2032, and the Swans’ first ever AFLW home final gets pushed off the back page by the men’s side. Plus the Jillaroos and Kiwi Ferns set up a fifth straight World Cup final. *** The TFAP Awards 2026 are this Wednesday Some of the biggest names in women’s sport this year will be in the room on Wednesday 11 November, from Beth Mooney and Jakara Anthony to Rhiannan Iffland and 13-year-old junior world surfing champion Leihani Zoric. Tickets are now on sale to the public. Don’t miss their moment. Get tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tfap-awards-2026-tickets-2004210462445?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Follow and support what we do on our Substack for more stories, athlete Q&As and resources for our audience: https://bit.ly/4ifGL4r ** This episode is brought to you by PILLAR Performance. Head to pillarperformance.com.au and use code CHLOE for 15% off your first order.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A weekly podcast where Bez and Chloe break down the biggest stories in women's sport, dig into the issues that matter, and have a bit of a laugh along the way. This week: The Jillaroos rewrite the record books with a 124–6 win over Wales, the Diamonds deny the Silver Ferns a clean sweep in Melbourne, and the Golden State Valkyries win the first Game 7 in WNBA history. For the key story, we unpack the Auckland Marathon printing only the men's names on the women's commemorative merch. *** Voting for the TFAP Awards 2026 has closed – thank you to everyone who voted! Winners will be revealed at the awards night on Wednesday 11 November, so follow along on our socials on the night. Follow and support us do we what do on our Substack for more stories, athlete Q&As and resources for our audience: https://bit.ly/4ifGL4rSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Chloe sits down with WNBL champion Sharin Milner. After a 12-season career and over 200 games, Sharin retired on top—winning a championship in her final game—before turning her focus right back to the community. Sharin shares what it takes to break down the cost barriers in junior sport through her grassroots initiative, Phoenix Basketball Club, why she launched Halfback Apparel to fund local participation, and what Australian sport needs to do to step up on real anti-racism and inclusion. *** Support TFAP and help us keep growing women's sport by purchasing some merch. Come join the club and get yours now: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Follow and support us do we what do on our Substack for more stories, athlete Q&As and resources for our audience: https://bit.ly/4ifGL4rSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A weekly podcast where Bez and Chloe break down the biggest stories in women's sport, dig into the issues that matter, and have a bit of a laugh along the way. This week: Fourth-quarter heartbreak in Sydney as the Silver Ferns officially take the Constellation Cup back across the Tasman, Wallaroos cap off a 3–0 sweep over Scotland and Cortnee Vine scores against her old side. *** The TFAP Awards 2026 finalists are inSome of the biggest names in women’s sport this year, from Beth Mooney and Jakara Anthony to Rhiannan Iffland and 13-year-old junior world surfing champion Leihani Zoric.Now it’s your turn. Voting is open until 11.59pm Sunday 1 November, with winners revealed at the awards night on Wednesday 11 November.Your vote. Their moment. Vote Now. Follow and support us do we what do on our Substack for more stories, athlete Q&As and resources for our audience: https://bit.ly/4ifGL4r See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A weekly podcast where Bez and Chloe break down the biggest stories in women's sport, dig into the issues that matter, and have a bit of a laugh along the way. This week: Courtney Bruce became the seventh Diamond in history to reach 100 caps, England Red Roses defeated by Canada and what happened in the A-league over the weekend. For the key story - The Gosford Bowling Club has been given a makeover and transformed into the Mariners Club, with all proceeds to support the women’s team. *** The TFAP Awards 2026 finalists are inSome of the biggest names in women’s sport this year, from Beth Mooney and Jakara Anthony to Rhiannan Iffland and 13-year-old junior world surfing champion Leihani Zoric.Now it’s your turn. Voting is open until 11.59pm Sunday 1 November, with winners revealed at the awards night on Wednesday 11 November.Your vote. Their moment. Vote Now. Follow and support us do we what do on our Substack for more stories, athlete Q&As and resources for our audience: https://bit.ly/4ifGL4rSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Libby Trickett OAM is one of Australia’s most decorated competitive swimmers. She achieved gold at three consecutive Olympic Games and has broken multiple world records and amassed 15 World Championship titles. Inducted into both the Sport Australia Hall of Fame (2016) and the International Swimming Hall of Fame (2018), Trickett has since transitioned into media, motivational speaking, and mental health advocacy, remaining one of Australia’s most beloved sporting icons.  We chat to Libby about raising five kids, her childhood and what's next for Sportish. *** Support TFAP and help us keep growing women's sport by purchasing some merch. Come join the club and get yours now: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Follow and support us do we what do on our Substack for more stories, athlete Q&As and resources for our audience: https://bit.ly/4ifGL4rSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A weekly podcast where Bez and Chloe break down the biggest stories in women's sport, dig into the issues that matter, and have a bit of a laugh along the way. This week: Robin Goomes became the first rider to win the Red Bull Rampage title three times in a row, what we think about Mary Fowler’ opt-out for the Matildas and pride round jerseys and results. For the key story - the WNBA blunder that set social media on fire with memes, hot takes and an error that they will never make again. *** Support WOMEN'S SPORT and own a piece of your very own FAN CLUB merch.                  Come join the club and get yours now: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Follow and support us do we what do on our Substack for more stories, athlete Q&As and resources for our audience: https://bit.ly/4ifGL4rSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE NEXT is a monthly podcast from The Female Athlete Project. Each episode, futurist and former athlete Reanna Browne joins Chloe and Bez to explore what’s changing in women’s sport, before it hits the headlines. *** WE'RE MOVING: To all our loyal listeners of the Next and helping it grow into what it is today, this is an announcement to let you know we will no longer be recording this podcast. —this is not the end! But these important conversations do have a brand-new home.We loved making The Next, but we realised we wanted to get even more out of these topics. So, we’re changing up the format to bring conversations that match the speed of what we are seeing out there and how it's effecting women's sports.Don't worry—you’re still getting the loved Reanna Browne who is coming right along with us. We’re just moving the party to substack so our audience can see visuals, join conversations and we can all get to know each other.Thank you so much for being with us on The Next. We’ll see you over at our new home!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julia Chiera is the Head of AFLW at the AFL Players’ Association (AFLPA). She has a long history in women’s football as a Premiership player with the Darebin Falcons, as a coach, administrator, welfare manager and across AFLW media, including on the Outer Sanctum podcast. Since beginning at the AFLPA in September 2022, she has advocated for AFLW players in all matters important to them, to advance their working conditions and continue to grow the AFLW competition.  *** Support TFAP and help us keep growing women's sport by purchasing some merch. Come join the club and get yours now: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Follow and support us do we what do on our Substack for more stories, athlete Q&As and resources for our audience: https://bit.ly/4ifGL4rSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.