The Amateur Athlete Podcast

We need to start been the aggressors, we need to punch back - QJ Peterson

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:00:00 GMT

I chat with Hawks new import guard QJ Peterson. QJ is a totally humble guy, who is all about business on the basketball court. We chat about how he is transitioning into the NBL, how deep his bag is and how the Hawks can improve for the rest of the season.

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We have each others backs but we need to be more consistent - Wani Swaka Lo Buluk

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 23:28:27 GMT

I chat with Illawarra Hawks forward Wani Swaka Lo Buluk about the struggles of the teams performance this season and his individual mindset. I also have a special little guest host asking the hard hitting questions.

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Hawks Guard - Biwali Bayles

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Today I sit down and briefly chat with Hawks Guard Biwali Bayles. We chat about how much confidence he has at such a young age and where he has gotten it from We also chat about the excitement to be back playing in the Illawarra.

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Coach Justin Tatum X JaVale McGee

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

I chat with Coach Tatum on the how JaVale McGee ended up in Wollongong and we also chat about the upcoming opening night for the Hawks

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JaVale McGee is ready to rock and roll in NBL26

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:39:15 GMT

We chat with JaVale McGee on how he has settled into Australia and what we can expect from him in 2025/26

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Its going to be SPECIAL to be able hang a championship banner in front of family and the Illawarra

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 18:00:00 GMT

I have a quick chat with Illawarra Hawks Forward Todd Blanchfield. Toddy speaks on his incredible NBL1 form, hanging of the 2025 NBL Banner and the signing of JaVale McGee.

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Illawarra Hawks Pre Season with Dan Grida

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:00:00 GMT

I catch up with DG and reminisce on The Hawks Championship, chat about his time playing over in NZ and what we can expect from The Hawks in season 25/26.

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OKC are your 2025 NBA Champions

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:38:10 GMT

On this bonus episode:

Game 7 Reaction
Alleged Shooting in OKC after the game
KD Trade

Enjoy!

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2K25 NBL Champ - Todd Blanchfield

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT

I chat with Illawarra Hawks veteran Todd Blanchfield 36hrs after being crowned the 2025 NBL Champions. Toddy shares the teams celebrations, what's its like to be on top of the NBL world and gives insight on the Hawks encounter with a NBA superstar.

Enjoy!

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2025 NBL CHAMPS! LIVE PLAYER INTERVIEWS

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 09:30:52 GMT

Moments after winning their first championship since 2000/01 - Hear from the 2025 champs on court after winning the 2025 NBL Championship

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Ken Widgeon

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMT

On this episode I chat with NBL referee Ken Widgeon. Ken is an outstanding official but an even better guy! We chat everything from growing up in New Jersey, being a barber, retiring from the game of basketball, becoming a professional referee and everything inbetween.

Sit back, relax and enjoy this episode!

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Jingle Hoops is BACK!

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:00:46 GMT

On Todays Episode:

NBA Cup
Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets
Jingle Hoops
Mason Peatling stops by for a chat
Bryce Cotton is a freak!

Enjoy!

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Mobile Phones at NBA Games are no good!

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 17:00:24 GMT

On this weeks episode:

Mobile Phones at the NBA
New NBA All Star format
Dyson Daniels
Illawarra Hawks Player Luca Yates stops by for a chat
Bryce Cotton 59 point game

Enjoy!

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NBA Injury Plague

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:00:16 GMT

On this weeks episode:

The Cavs are 12-0
Why are there so many injuries in the NBA right now?
Illawarra Hawks player Darius Days joins us
Chris Goulding's incredible shooting display

Enjoy!

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Eat like a King at the Intuit Dome

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 03:01:50 GMT

On this weeks Episode:

Grant Williams playing football?
Intuit Dome
Knicks or Wolves - who won the trade?
Illawarra Hawks making the boomers squad
Interview with Lachlan Olbrich from the Hawks - Beyond the 3 point line
NZL Breakers great start and playing NBA Teams

Enjoy

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Uhhh Joel Embiid, What are you doing?

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:00:43 GMT

On Today's Show:

Aussies in the NBA
Joel Embiid's Controversial Moment
Splash Bros 2.0???
Ant's Trash Talk
Davo's Re-signing
Wildcats without Cotton
Adelaides Surge

Enjoy!

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You don't want Trezz to dunk on your ass!

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 19:00:29 GMT

On today's episode:

Montrezl Harrell, Kendric Davis and the Adelaide 36ers
Illawarra Hawks great run to start the season
Are the Sydney Kings Championship contenders?
NBA Predictions

Enjoy!

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My confidence is sky high - Trey Kell lll

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 01:00:22 GMT

I speak with Trey Kell lll after the Hawks massive win against the JackJumpers, chat about Trey's individual performance and we look ahead to the Cairns Taipans.

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Our on ball defence needs to be better - Coach Tatum

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 01:00:33 GMT

I catch up with Coach Justin Tatum after the loss against the Adelaide 36ers and look ahead to their next match up against the Tasmania JackJumpers

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Mitch Lewis

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:00:21 GMT

On today's episode I chat with rugby league coach Mitch Lewis. Mitch has been involved in rugby league from a very young age, and has coached at NRL clubs such as the Wests Tigers, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and currently, the Parramatta Eels.

We talk about:

Things to carry from a young age to the NRL
Inside look at how coaches prepare and plan for a season and work with their staff
The hardest part about been a Junior Rep coach
How we view failure as a rugby league coach
Mitch's Rugby League coaching journey

Enjoy!

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Aaron McDonald

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 18:00:38 GMT

On today's show I chat with Aaron McDonald. Macca is a teacher, rugby league coach, mindset coach and most importantly, a husband and father.

In this episode we tend to primarily focus on Athletic Mindset, primarily in rugby league. This is somewhat a forgotten side of sports, but we bring it to the forefront.

Enjoy!

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It's Not Touch Football

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 06:01:54 GMT

On Todays Show:

Express my outrage on the NRL play the ball
Team USA for the Olympics
Unfold Australian Boomers Group
Contact Me

Enjoy!

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How do NSW win at Suncorp?

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 10:46:00 GMT

On today's show I get Rob and Nath back on to help me review State of Origin Game 2 and then preview Game 3, the decider.

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Holy Cannoli - Klay is leaving the bay

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 05:13:27 GMT

Holy Cannoli! Klay is saying Bon Voyage to the Bay

On Today's Show:

Klay Thompson
Brief NBA Draft Review
NBA free agency trades, top 3 thus far
New segment called Past & Present

And much more in-between!

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Flopping Pisses Me off

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 05:45:31 GMT

On Today's Show

Boston Celtics are NBA Champs
Top 3 NBA Parade Moments
Caitlin Clark and Sabrina Ionescu
Flopping in both the NBA and NRL
State of Origin Game 2 Preview

Enjoy!

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Do Better NBA!!!

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 06:52:47 GMT

On today's bonus episode I delve and rant about the NBA

Here's what I speak about

Klay Thompson's Instagram fiasco
NBA v NBL ticket prices
Top 3 Arenas I want to watch a game at
Reaction to the Australian Boomers complaining about Olympics Jersey.

If you like a rant, get onboard.

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Ep 8. Christian McEwan

Tue, 07 May 2024 21:00:41 GMT

On today's episode I sit down and chat face-to-face with i98fm's Christian McEwan. Christian has a wide range of Rugby League knowledge which is evident in his Podcast 'The Dragons Den'. This chat has everything from serious footy chat to just having a laugh.

We chat about

Rules of the game. Like/Dislike
Dragons Den Podcast
Kiss Marry Slide into DMs NRL edition
VaughanHub
Red Light, Green Light
Name our teams to play to save our lives

Enjoy!

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NBA Finals - Bang Bang!

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:00:30 GMT

On today's bonus episode I grab Rob Cauduro to co-host this one with me. Rob is a massive sports fan and has great knowledge in the game of Basketball.

We have fun with this one!

What we chat about:

Play In Tournament
23/24 NBA Player Awards
We rattle off our top 3 in numerous categories
Go through our post season brackets and let you know who we think will be crowned to 23/24 NBA Champs

Make sure to listen.

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Ep 7. Lachlan Dent

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 17:00:17 GMT

On today's episode I chat with former Illawarra Hawks guard, Lachlan Dent. Lachy is currently playing basketball over in Germany for the Karlsruhe Lions and is producing career high numbers.

We chat about:

Growing up in the Illawarra
Success of his school alumni
Difference between NBL and Euro Basketball
VaughanHub
Illawarra Hawks
Rapid Fire Questions

And much more!

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Ep 6. Nathan Turner

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:00:40 GMT

I'm excited for you guys to hear this one. I bring Nathan Turner on to co-host this Ep with me and we talk all things for the upcoming NRL Season and have some fun with it!

On Today's Episode

Key 2024 Signings
We do some bold predictions
We rank our top 3 and bottom 3 items around the league
Nathan takes on some Blind Rankings
Early 2024 NSW Origin side
Early 2024 top 8 and Grand Final winner

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Lets play some defence!

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:00:25 GMT

On this weeks episode:

I answer your questions
We divulge the NBA All-Star weekend and go on a bit of a tirade about what I don't like, but also talk about the highlights
Preview the upcoming opening NRL games in Las Vegas and also the World Club Challenge with the Penrith Panthers v Wigan Warriors

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NBA All Star Weekend 2024

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 10:34:38 GMT

Listen in to get all your info on the upcoming 2024 NBA All Star Weekend

Also on this Ep

Listeners Questions
NBA high scores
Power Rankings

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Ep 5. Hayden Buchanan

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 17:00:40 GMT

On today's episode I chat with rising superstar Hayden Buchanan - Hayden has risen through the ranks of the St George Illawarra Dragons system and is now taking part in his first NRL pre season. We chat all things from his childhood to the full NRL experience.

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NBA Recap Wk 1-5

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 09:29:09 GMT

NBA recap of weeks 1 -5 of the 23/24 season

Team Power Rankings
Early MVP Candidates
Rookies
My Top 12 Players
Early Most Improved
Jordan Poole

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Ep 4. Reuben Garrick

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 19:00:27 GMT

On today's episode, I chat with Reuben Garrick from the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. We touch on all things from junior football - all the way up to the NRL, we also bring up some footy memories that we had on and off the field. And I introduce a new segment to the podcast called 'VaughanHub'.

Enjoy!

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🚨 Breaking News - Damian Lillard 🚨

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:53:57 GMT

Breaking News - all the info on the recent Damian Lillard trade

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Ep 3. Liam Richardson

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 18:00:53 GMT

On today's episode I chat with Physio Liam Richardson. We talk in depth about a couple of common injuries that we see in the world of sport and a little insight on the rehab process involved. We also dive into the Strength and Conditioning side of things.

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Ep 2. NBA Trades and Free Agency

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 18:00:08 GMT

On today's episode I dive into all the trades that have been happening in the NBA for the upcoming 23/24 season.

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Ep 1. Dan Grida

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 09:47:43 GMT

On today's episode I sit down and chat 1 on 1 with Dan Grida of the Illawarra Hawks. We talk all things from his early days playing basketball, all the way up to representing Australia. We also talk about the tough times when dealing with injuries. Sit back and enjoy the chat!

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Trailer Ep

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:09:34 GMT

A little introduction of what to expect when listening to The Amateur Athlete Podcast. Also, your first listen to our opener

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