The View From Down Under

Shane Warne is undoubtedly one of the greatest leg spinners of all time. An Australian icon whose influence on the game of cricket will be felt for generations to come. Join us as Charles and I celebrate the life and career of one of Australia's generational sporting figures and his lasting legacy. 

Tom Brady is undoubtedly one of the greatest athletes of all time but what is his lasting legacy in the NFL? Join us as we break down his career as well as his lasting impact on the biggest sporting brand in the world, we also talk about the Australian cricket summer and Justin Langer's shock resignment as coach. Join us for another episode of The View From Down Under

We are back with another episode of The View From Down Under

Join us as we discuss all the fallout from the European Super League as well as discuss what's next for the future of football.

We also have a fierce debate surrounding tomorrow's NFL Draft, including our predictions for all the top QB's and why Mac Jones to the 49ers is a bad idea !

Tune in for another exciting episode !

The NBA All Star Game is a renowned tradition in the sports world but is it necessary this season considering the current global climate ? Join us as we break down the pro's and con's of hosting the game this season. We also touch upon the national anthem controversy and how it has become such a big political issue. 

Baseball is America's pastime but why has its popularity been on the decline over the last two decades ? Tune in as we debate the key talking points in this weeks episode as well as some changes that could be made in the future. 

Today's episode is our Super Bowl preview tune in for all the talking points, tips and tricks for the biggest game on the sporting calendar. 

This is the second part of our NBA episode, Including the continuation of our discussion about the commissioner debate, Enjoy

In this episode we discuss the first month of the NBA season, including our MVP favourites and all the storylines so far. We also introduce an exciting segment about what we would do if we were NBA Commissioner for the day. This leads to an ensuring debate about changes that should be made to league, enjoy

Join us for our monthly breakdown of the EPL season. Including previewing the Champions League knockout stages, We also talk about VAR and its advantages and disadvantages, enjoy

NFL Play-off predictions

NBA Season Predictions

Second last episode of the year ! Join us as we give you our predictions  for the NBA season. Including everything from MVP to teams that we think will surprise you this season. Last episode of the year to be released tomorrow night

We are back for another breakdown of the NFL as well as assessing the affect Covid-19 has had on the sport. We also cover the blockbuster NBA trade between the Washington Wizards and Houston Rockets as well as the surprising announcement of breakdancing becoming an Olympic Sport. 

We're back with a breakdown of the NBA offseason including all the free agency moves and a recap of the draft

This week Charles and I are joined my Teddy Collins to recap the World Series and preview the baseball offseason. 

This week we are joined by Dalyn to talk about all that is happening in the NFL and NBA world.

As we come to the close of the NBA bubble and the end of the season we preview the offseason and all that might happen in the free agency buzz. We also talk about all the key storylines from the last couple weeks in the NFL and our picks for standout player and best team so far.

NEW SERIES IS HERE!

Myself and the team are so excited to share our new series 'a convesation with'. I had the great pleasure of talking to Henry about his incredible sevens career so far including his rookie of they year campaign and playing at the Rio Olympics in 2016.

The theme of our new series surrounds mental health and how athletes are able to overcome adversity. In this episode Henry and I touch on the low's of playing sport and how transitioning from 7's to 15's rugby can sometimes be difficult. Henry talks about his experience trialing for the Rebels and trying to make the switch to Super Rugby.

Tune in for one of our best interviews yet and get excited for the video podcast to be released on our (NEW) youtube channel later this week !

Charles and I bring you our new series 'The View From Down Under' a comprehensive and intellectual discussion about all non-Australian sports. We like to think of ourselves as avid sports addicts and big fans of the Premier League, NFL and NBA. In this series Charles and I will update you on all that is happening at the moment as well as give you our opinions on controversial issues and how we think they will play out. 

Football is back and by that i mean real English Premier League football is finally back on our screens. Disappointed that Liverpool finally won their first title in 30 years? good because neither am i. Join us as we break down everything that's happened over the last few months including the monster summer transfer window that saw multiple players switch clubs. We also give you our take on how this season is going to play out and who we see finishing in the Top 4. 

Dalyn and I are back to talk about the NFL and the season so far ! We also talk about the social issues that are dominating American sport at the moment and get an American perspective on how Covid-19 will affect sport moving forward. 

In this episode Charles and i talk about all things NBA including the restart and all the storylines that have followed. 

In our second episode i had the pleasure of talking to Brandon and Holden from Nasty Boys. Together we talked about their journey so far as well as their impressive debut at Ultra Australia earlier this year. We also discussed the Sydney lockout laws and the future of the music industry in New South Wales. 

Welcome to the first episode in our new music series. I had the absolute pleasure in talking to DJ and Producer Tom Budin who has been taking the Sydney club scene by storm over the last couple of years. His recent successes has seen him travel to Europe for his first European tour whilst working with some of the biggest music labels in the world. Tom's track "X with U" peaked at No.1 on the Billboard Dance Charts, whilst his other music has collected over 10 million streams on Spotify alone. 

During our chat we not only talk about his journey so far but also reflect on music over the last 10 years, including the way house music has evolved, how artists are becoming a lot more versatile and whether or not DJ's are concerned with their appearance on stage. It was an absolute honour and privilege to talk to one of the rising stars in the Australian music industry. 

Tune in as i talk to Maddy Proud about her incredible netball career as well as the future of women's sport in Australia, including the exciting announcement of the Women's World Cup coming to our shores. We also talk about her other career as a children's author and the release of her first book. 

After a short hiatus we are back with another episode of the JC Podcast Presents. This week i am delighted to be joined by Sydney Kings Forward and former St Mary's Gael Jordan Hunter to talk about all things basketball. We dive into Jordan's career including his early life playing baseball in Boston, his journey to playing Div 1 basketball in America as well as his first season with the Kings. We also talk about his love of fantasy tv and the tv show that he is currently writing. Be sure to tune in for what is a very exciting episode. 

I am back for another very exciting episode where i have the privilege to talk to AFL and Sydney Swans great Josh Kennedy. We talk about Josh's career so far as well as that incredible 2012 Premiership winning season. I ask Josh about the high's and lows of being a professional footballer as well as what he has planned for after he hang's up the boots. Tune in for what is expected to be an exciting 40 mins !

Doing something a little different this week. Instead of interviewing a guest, we are going to be talking about college football and what makes it so popular in the USA. If you’re interested in college sports and want to learn something different, this is the episode for you. 

To do this i've called in fellow sports enthusiast and high school football coach Dalyn Stram to help me out.

In this episode i talk to Jack and Harry about their rugby careers including stories about how they got their start and careers that didn't pan out. We also discuss the future of rugby in Australia and how the coronavirus pandemic will affect the sport. 

In this episode Richard and I talk about the world of MMA and its vast growth in the last 15 years. We also take a deep dive into Richard's professional MMA career including his time fighting in the UFC. Everything from preparing for a fight, weight-cutting and much more + Richard's work at the UFC Performance Institute in Shanghai training the next generation of athletes. 

This week Adam joins me to talk about all things racing. Adam's vast experience in the Hong Kong racing industry reveals an interesting insight into why it's so popular and what makes it so special. 

Join me as i talk to Gianni about his professional football career so far and the future of football in Australia. 

This week on the JC Podcast, Guy Spanton joins me to talk about Rugby in Asia. From the popularity and love of the game to its fast growth and future in Asia, Guy and i give you a unique insight into why it is so beloved. We also talk to Guy about his recent international experience playing for Hong Kong and the expansion of the Global Rapid Rugby Competition.