Under Pressure Podcast
48 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -The Weekly podcast show dedicated to all things sport. With weekly guests we look closely at injuries and taking a dive in on what you can do to overcome them.
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Episode 47 - Shane Woewodin
May 04, 2022 05:36 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBWe're back for another episode. This show we have a chat with the 2000 Brownlow Medalist Shane Woewodin. Shane played for both the Dees and Pies throughout his career. To start, we look back at Shane's first severe injury back in 1995, a stress fracture in his foot and how he coped with getting back from such a serious injury early in his journey. We take a look at his current coaching role and what advice he gives to his own players about taking the next step, in rehab or even just their...
Episode 46 - Jake Batchelor
April 15, 2022 23:27 - 50 minutes - 77.8 MBAnother great episode this week with former Richmond Tiger Jake Batchelor, he was drafted in 2010 and played 84 games down at Punt Rd. We talk through Jake's career and what he had to do to get back from certain injuries over his time in the AFL. At this point in time Jake is living a passion of his and leading young men, as the Coach of Sandringham, as well as the backline development coach down at St Kilda. Whether something is bothering his players, injury related, playing related or ...
Episode 45 - Daniel Cross
April 05, 2022 23:24 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBOn this weeks episode we have a chat to Daniel Cross, a former Bulldog and Demon through his career in the AFL. We have chat about an unfortunate position he found himself in early on in his career, when big ruckman Peter Street fell across his leg during training. You never want to go through rehab alone, but it just so happened that Ryan Griffen had sustained an injury during the same day and subsequently found himself in the rehab group as well. This gave the two of them major support...
Episode 44 - Mathew Stokes
March 31, 2022 22:42 - 29 minutes - 44.6 MBOn this weeks episode we talk to 200 gamer Mathew Stokes, who was a part of the successful era down at the cattery. He gave us great insight into the amount drive and work that he put in, when rehabbing, or even just training. There were so many great players down at Geelong in this time he was able to learn from, and keep meeting the high standards shown by these players and use them in his own training. Nothing was given to Mat, he had at work extremely hard to get a chance at the elite...
Episode 43 -Jamie Charman
March 07, 2022 03:27 - 27 minutes - 40.6 MBOn this weeks episode we have another former Brisbane Lion and premiership player Jamie Charman join the Under Pressure Podcast. We have a chat about the early days where he wasn't as injury prone. But when it came to the later part of his career, it was an Achilles injury that ultimately ended what had been such a promising career. Jamie tells us the story of when he knew it was time and how difficult a conversation that was to have with his coach Michael Voss at the time, as he had pla...
Episode 42 - Daniel Merrett
March 02, 2022 23:31 - 42 minutes - 67.4 MBOn this weeks show we have former Brisbane Lion and some would say cult hero in Daniel Merrett. He played his entire career down at 'The Gabba' where he experienced both highs and lows both on and off the field. The biggest thing for Dan during his time in the AFL, was professionalism and leadership not only off-field with injuries, but also on-field in those important matches. It was a main staple right throughout his career and something that he wanted to set the standard in. He had some...
Episode 41 - Alex Johnson
February 22, 2022 01:46 - 1 hour - 121 MBFormer Swan Alex Johnson joins Jake on the pod, as the total number of ACL injuries grows to 10 for today's show. It's fair to say Alex's career got off to a flying start. In his second year, the young swan played off in the 2012 AFL Grand Final against the Hawks and achieving the ultimate, in his just his second year of senior footy. But what would follow, is a devastating and heartbreaking story that saw Alex go through 7 ACL tears through is AFL career. Players who go through, let alo...
Episode 40 - Beau Waters
February 14, 2022 05:49 - 50 minutes - 76.3 MBWe're back, the Under Pressure Podcast has returned for Year 3 and what an exciting year its going to be. On the first episode of the new year we have former West Coast Eagle and premiership player Beau Waters join Jake on the Pod. Beau had an interested start to his career, he had an injury not as common around the game as it use to be, osteitis pubis, the dreaded OP as they called it back then. As a young player, it was certainly something massive to deal with. But Beau took it in stri...
Episode 39 - Michael Rischitelli
November 19, 2021 05:53 - 44 minutes - 67.9 MBToday’s show we sit down with former Lion and Sun who played 243 games, Michael Rischitelli, and have a chat about his time in the AFL and the injuries that surrounded his career. Michael was lucky not to go through many serious injuries in his time, but when you injure your ACL and then also have shoulder surgery as well, you become very limited in what you can do. He enlightens us with the story around that difficult time. We chat through a very funny story that occurred at a Brownlow ...
Episode 38 - Brenton Sanderson
November 11, 2021 09:42 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBJake is joined by former Crow, Pie and Cat, Brenton Sanderson on today's show. He played 199 of 209 down at the cattery where after constant and reoccurring hamstring injuries through his first few seasons. He forged an almighty career down at the Cats in their formidable defence. We talked about an incredible story during his playing days. He managed to sustain, a finger injury which he shattered. Before 10 games during that season, he had to strap 3 fingers together and get an injection i...
Episode 37 - Brock McLean
October 30, 2021 04:31 - 55 minutes - 84.3 MBOn this weeks show, Brock McLean joins the Under Pressure Podcast to take a look back at his career, injuries and difficult periods during that time. Brock started off his career playing for the Dees and all was rolling really well his first few seasons. But in 2008, his first major came as he tore his Syndesmosis, which saw him have to wear a moon boot for the following 6 months. Which then continued on into some further issues as he was injured, the self-worth and the doubt started to ...
Episode 36 - Brett Burton
October 22, 2021 06:46 - 53 minutes - 84 MBFormer Adelaide Crows high flyer Brett Burton joins the podcast this week to talk about some of the challenges he faced throughout his career. Brett has a real passion for mental health and wellbeing. We discuss how difficult it can be for players these days and how big of a factor mental health plays in the game today. Burton offers some wonderful insight about his knowledge in this area as well guidance in what you can do help yourself or even help others who are struggling in this area. ...
Episode 35 - Brodie Holland
October 13, 2021 21:03 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBFormer Fremantle and Collingwood star Brodie Holland joins the podcast this week to talk about his AFL career and discuss the many hurdles he had to overcome in his career. We began discussing the early stages of his career with the Dockers and how he was having a brilliant pre-season until he was struck down with an injury which saw him sidelined very early on in his career and he did early on to recover from this early set-back. Brodie then moved over to Collingwood where he was playing ...
Episode 34 - Shaun Hart
October 07, 2021 07:09 - 45 minutes - 68.5 MB3-time AFL premiership player Shaun Hart joins the podcast to discuss what it was like to deal with injuries in what is one of the most physical demanding sports there is. We start by looking back at his playing days through the Brisbane Bears and then onto the Brisbane Lions and what he managed to pick up from those senior players around him in terms of methods and the way they go about their rehab. Then the infamous story on when he had a sickening collision in the 2004 Preliminary fin...
Episode 33 - Dem Panopoulos
September 16, 2021 05:55 - 1 hour - 114 MBDem has a very analytical eye when it comes to sport. He is a keen sport writer who loves to get his opinion out there to help start discussion between those who read his articles. The articles vary from statistical, analytical to opinion based on the world of AFL and AFLW. Not only has it been writing, Dem loves to get out there as well. Some of his more frequent sports have been Cricket and indoor cricket, which he still plays to this day. Plus, a bit of indoor soccer at a younger age. ...
Episode 32 - Jarratt Eastburn
September 09, 2021 06:26 - 1 hour - 118 MBJarratt is an eager sports player and lover of all sports. He is a PE teacher by trade and loves to introduce sport to the younger generation and has done right through his years so far in education. The love of sport for Jarratt started at a young age, with Footy and Cricket. He continued these sports right through his teenage to adult years, playing many different levels, from Premier cricket to playing with all his family members at his local club. Unfortunately for Jarratt, he has be...
Episode 31 - Zach Schloeffel
September 02, 2021 06:34 - 1 hour - 155 MBZach Schloeffel has a keen eye for sport, not matter what it may be. At a younger age though he found himself in difficult situations with the constant injuries lingering over his head when playing football. Zach didn't did complain, he found a way to still be involved in the game that he loved and turned too umpiring which he is still involved in to this day. Unfortunately, for Zach, injuries have been apart of his journey playing sport. He turned to cricket, where he is a crafty off-spin...
Episode 30 - Spencer Worrall
August 26, 2021 04:43 - 59 minutes - 93.7 MBSpencer Worrall loves his sport, but especially basketball. At a young age, he went through what many find difficult at any age through their sporting careers. He found himself with a torn ACL at the age of 13, listen and hear the ways Spencer dealt with this devastating injury and how he pushed himself through it. Motivation is a big thing in sport and having role models to look up plays a part. Spencer looked to, 'The King' Lebron James and to this day follows him from team to team, no ma...
Episode 29 - Q & A
August 17, 2021 04:25 - 32 minutes - 60.9 MBThere have been plenty of questions sent through during the week. Host Jake Barker sits down with you and shares all his answers and thoughts to all the questions you've had and provides some insight about injuries as well as taking a look at injury prevention and what you need to do if you come across an injury or have one yourself. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/follow-your-heart License code: DUWKAF6D5TYZJ16U
Episode 28 - We're Back
August 03, 2021 05:06 - 45 minutes - 85.1 MBThat’s right we’re back, the under pressure podcast is back. But we're am excited to get this going, been a long time coming and now its here, its time. Today we're having a look at host, Jake Barker, and the injuries he's been through and the obstacles that he had to overcome each and every time in getting back to full health and back out on that cricket field
Episode 28 - We‘re Back
August 03, 2021 05:06 - 45 minutes - 85.1 MBThat’s right we’re back, the under pressure podcast is back. But we're am excited to get this going, been a long time coming and now its here, its time. Today we're having a look at host, Jake Barker, and the injuries he's been through and the obstacles that he had to overcome each and every time in getting back to full health and back out on that cricket field. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/follow-your-heart License code: K1NWNOJAZWRQOMHC
Episode 27 - Grand Final Edition
October 25, 2020 05:50 - 43 minutes - 68.4 MBIt's time for some Grand Final chat, whether its come and gone or whether its on the way, we're going to be talk all things Grand Finals. So tune in, as there's a lot of important stuff to address!!!
Episode 26 - Prelim Final Preview and Sheffield Shiel returns
October 16, 2020 12:40 - 57 minutes - 87 MBAction packed show. We start by taking a look at both AFL preliminary finals, which are the biggest games of the year so far. The Marsh Sheffield shield begins and we take a look at some all-rounders who have shone in the respective matches, plus we discuss Tim Paine and where he sits in the landscape of Australian Cricket. The NRL moves into their 3rd week of finals and Jake recaps and previews the latest games of their current finals season. Matt takes a deep dive into Formula 1, where Dan...
Episode 25 - Bottom 10 AFL Club Reviews
October 15, 2020 05:05 - 52 minutes - 77.7 MBTune in, as the fellas go into depth about all teams that failed to miss the finals in season 2020. It's been a difficult season for all. Find out who we think is in for a rebuild next season and who is more looking towards that final 8. The off-season begins now for all of them, what kind of moves will be made. Lot's to discuss!
Episode 24 - Australian Cricket back into full flight!
September 23, 2020 12:56 - 38 minutes - 57.7 MBThe boys took a look at and gave their thoughts on what they thought the outcomes would be for Round 18 in the AFL, see if you agree and whether they got close. We take a look at the NBA for the first time on the Podcast and look closely at the defeat of the the LA Clippers after leading 3-1 against the Denver Nuggets, to ultimately lose in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals and miss their date with the Lakers in West Finals. The new NBL franchise gets ever so close to a new name, ...
Episode 23 - And the Winner is .......... The Gabba!
September 03, 2020 12:56 - 36 minutes - 55 MBIn what is one of the biggest decisions in VFL/AFL History, the Grand Final has officially been moved from the MCG in season 2020, due to current situation in Victoria, and will now be played at the GABBA. The guys will discuss the fallout and ramifications from this huge decision. There has also been some huge matchplay going in the Golfing world as of late plus Netball superstar Madi Browne has officially retired from all forms of Netball. We then take a turn to the US Open Tennis. The tou...
Episode 22 - England Cricket star cracks Milestone and Netball Controversy
September 02, 2020 04:01 - 32 minutes - 48.7 MBAnother NRL coach has bitten the dust, in what is a strange and chaotic season in the NRL. We then move to a more positive note, where we talk about an English Cricket seam bowler who has cracked a huge milestone, one of the greatest red ball bowlers of all time. There has been some huge controversy in the game of Netball, in what was one of the biggest calls in Suncorp Super Netball history and the first in the tournaments short history. All that and the return of the everyone's favourite s...
Episode 21 - Essendon in Trouble and NRL Biting ban
August 22, 2020 13:12 - 36 minutes - 54.5 MBThe guys take a look at a few different sports in today's episode. It starts with, Collingwood and Essendon and their lack of potency going forward and what they can do to fix this going into the end of the season. We take a turn to Netball, and the issues surrounding the 2pt shot, plus all things in the Formula 1 scene. Then we finish off with a bit of controversy in the NRL, and a veteran player charged with a biting incident in a game over the weekend. Tune In!!!
Episode 20 - Footy Frenzy Finished, where's your team at?
August 18, 2020 05:12 - 52 minutes - 79 MBExcited to bring you the 20th episode of the Under Pressure podcast. The guys change up the dynamic this episode, by taking a look at the AFL ladder and recapping the Footy Frenzy that has just completed. How every team will fair going into the 2nd part of the season, who's struggling, who has taken the competition by storm and what surprises have arose during this time?
Episode 19 - Coaches Breach Protocols
August 06, 2020 14:10 - 39 minutes - 60 MBWhen you think you've seen it all during this pandemic, with players getting into trouble. We now have veteran head coaches who have been pulled up by their specific codes about breaking protocols. All that ,plus, we take a look at some cricket news that we believe should've been introduced a long time ago, Formula 1 and the current scene with one specific driver and as always we finish off with another instalment of the under pressure teams of the week. Tune In!!!
Episode 18 - Footy Frenzy begins and NRL Superstar returns
July 30, 2020 07:02 - 41 minutes - 67.2 MBIn another huge week in sport, we talk NRL and favourite son Sonny Bill Williams will return to the Sydney Roosters in a massive signing for the NSW team. The Suncorp Super Netball begins this weekend, but not before many changes have been made. We take a look at the Footy Frenzy that sees the AFL play 33 games in 20 days, as well as taking a look at Alastair Clarkson and his Hawks. As always, we go through our Under Pressure Teams of the Week and finish up with an Formula 1 report after an ...
Episode 17 - Fixture release for AFL plus NBL Great calls time
July 23, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 62 MBIt is a jam packed episode, as it has been a busy week in sport. We begin by talking cricket, and the decision made by the ICC to postpone the T20 World Cup, when will it be now? There's been plenty of movement in the NBL as free agency has just begun, as well as taking a look at seasoned veteran, Damian Martin, who has decided to call time on a magnificent career. Like the AFL, the Suncorp Super Netball have taken all teams over to Queensland, ready for the upcoming season, which begins Aug...
Episode 16 - AFL is going to QLD
July 16, 2020 16:39 - 38 minutes - 58.2 MBSeems like every week is big in the AFL, and this week is no different. All Victorian clubs will now be located in a Queensland HUB. Does this pose an advantage to those Queensland teams? Victoria will see no more games this season, we take a look at a few grounds that could be considered for the Grand Final. We introduce a new segment to the show where Matt and Jake take a look at teams they believe that are currently feeling the heat in there codes, in our Under Pressure teams of the week.
Episode 15 - Victoria in Lockdown, but Sport rolls on!
July 09, 2020 04:59 - 47 minutes - 69.3 MBWith Victoria back into their second lockdown, it has forced all Victorian AFL teams to leave and HUB in other states. We discuss teams that have struggled to make any impact on the AFL season, and those who have been impressive over the last few weeks. Also, unfortunately, up and coming star Matt Rowell is all but out for the rest of the season with a shoulder injury, we discuss, will he still be looked at for the Rising Star Award this year? The NRL had some exciting games over the weekend...
Episode 14 - AFL Breaching Ban, plus NBL Super Coach returns!
July 02, 2020 06:21 - 50 minutes - 74.7 MBAnother huge week of controversy, mainly in the AFL this time around. We talk about Steele Sidebottom and the many breaches of COVID regulations he made over the weekend, also, the hot debate on Zach Merrett and his 1 match suspension for his very light hit on Jack Silvagni. We then move to the NBL with some more positive news, a start date has been announced for the commencement of the season, as well as the return of, one of the greatest NBL coaches of all time, Brian Goorjian, who will be...
Episode 13 - Novak's Nonsense and Connor's Crisis
June 25, 2020 12:43 - 51 minutes - 74.1 MBThere has been a whirlwind of stories this week in the sporting world, we talk AFL and the so called 'positive' COVID-19 test from Connor McKenna as well as some speculation of which teams will be in what HUBS for the next part of the season. We turn to Tennis for the first time and the controversy surrounding World No.1 player Novak Djokovic hosting an exhibition tennis tournament as well as an after party, with no regard for social distancing during either. The Suncorp Super Netball has ta...
Episode 12 - NRL Pressure cooker, plus AFL News
June 18, 2020 14:17 - 41 minutes - 61 MBThe NRL is starting to heat up, 3 weeks back and there are plenty of players feeling the pinch very early on in this season. We take a look at some under fire coaches, who's job security is not completely safe, even this early on in the season. Also, some teams that would really appreciate a new start to their 2020 campaign I'm sure. Then we take a look into the AFL and one of the biggest stories of the season so far, the Gold Coast Suns, need we say more. Tune in and find out what we have t...
Episode 11 - We're Talkin' Footy
June 11, 2020 01:34 - 44 minutes - 67.8 MBIt's all things footy today as we take a dive into the exciting time that is the Round 2 restart of the AFL. We talk Under Pressure Top 10 list of the weekend just gone and share our thoughts of each game for this coming weekend. As well as, taking a look at the AFL news circling the competition this week. Tune In!!
Episode 10 - Back into Full Swing!
June 04, 2020 14:28 - 44 minutes - 84.4 MBWith most sports getting back into full swing, we take a look at some recent news that has been circling the sporting landscape. For the first time on the Podcast we take a look at what is happening in the Suncorp Super Netball League and discuss the NRL, the first league in Australia to test crowd noise over their live coverage.
Episode 9 - IPL vs ICC World Cup
May 28, 2020 04:41 - 43 minutes - 83 MBOn this episode, the fellas talk about the conundrum that faces cricket in the upcoming months with both the IPL and ICC World Cup scheduled for the same time. Plus, as the AFL is getting ready to kick into full swing, there are plenty of stories emerging the closer we get to the commencement of the season.
Episode 8 - AFL is Back!!!
May 21, 2020 12:09 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBThe phrase that most Australian's have been waiting for since the last week of March, and that is, 'Footy is Back'. The guys take a look at the rules and regulations that have been put in place by the AFL executive for this shortened season when it returns to us on June 11. Matt runs through who he believes will be in and out at which F1 teams for next season, and they take a look back at their recent top 10 list. Tune In!
Episode 7 - F1 Madness and Under Pressure Top 10 Talk
May 13, 2020 11:27 - 51 minutes - 69.9 MBIn one of the biggest news stories in the F1 circle in a long time, we talk about Sebastian Vettel and his decision to leave Ferrari at the end of this coming season. Then the fellas recap their Top-10 lists of AFL players from 2000-2019, why some players made it and how some just missed out.
Episode 6 - NBL Shake-up and Cricket Australia Contracts
May 06, 2020 05:10 - 36 minutes - 56.3 MBBig things are happening at the moment in Basketball and Cricket and we take a look at both during this episode. The NBL is currently going through a bit of a shake-up with a lot of high profile names, choosing to opt out of there current contracts, which has the NBL in a bit of a spin. Speaking of contracts, Cricket Australia has just released the 20 players who have received a contract for the 2020-21 year, and there are some surprising names who are missing from this list.
Episode 5 - It's Documentary Day!
May 04, 2020 07:34 - 36 minutes - 53.8 MBIt's 'Documentary Day' on the Under Pressure Podcast. We start off by taking a look at the Melbourne Football Club, short YouTube series, named, 'To Hell and Back'. Then move on through to the Netflix series and Season 2 of 'Drive to Survive' and rounding out the show, we finish with a Cricket documentary that has drawn countless amounts of watchers around Australia, 'The Test'.
Episode 4 - The Last Dance
April 28, 2020 07:51 - 43 minutes - 63.7 MBPossibly one of the greatest basketball documentary's has surfaced, well the first two episodes at least. The guys take a look at 'The Last Dance', a culmination of all things that happened in the 1997/98 season for the Chicago Bulls and take an in-depth look at the career, work and drive of arguably the best NBA player of all time, Michael Jordan.
Episode 3 - Big Decisions to be made for Vettel.
April 25, 2020 06:55 - 46 minutes - 64.9 MBThe podcast takes a turn to the Formula 1 scene and discuss the current pressures and decisions that face 4x Championship Winner Sebastian Vettel. Plus a new game has been released, AFL Evolution 2, we take a close look at the team and player ratings, who has been overrated and has a lot to live up to
Episode 2 - NBL Offseason talk, plus a big Cricket articles arises from times gone by
April 25, 2020 06:36 - 35 minutes - 52.3 MBJake and Matt take a close look at the NBL offseason and the developing news of Lamelo Ball's camp interested in owning the Illawara Hawks. Plus an interesting article comes a foot about Michael Clarke possibly being dropped on the eve of his 329* a few years ago.
Episode 1 - The Beginning
April 04, 2020 10:43 - 44 minutes - 66.9 MBWe take a look at Essendon, a side we believe will be under huge pressure in 2020, but also a side who could benefit from the lockdown. We also look at the Australian test make up for next summer and who we think should be playing in that first test.