Kurt Fearnley is Australia's pre-eminent Good Strong Bloke (GSB). 

Over a 25-year career, he's amassed three Paralympic Gold medals, two Olympic silver medals and seven world titles. He's also crawled the Kokoda Trail, crewed the winning yacht in the Sydney to Hobart, and jagged an OAM.  

We hear what it's like to be an 18-year-old competing in front of 118,000 people at Sydney 2000, to winning Gold in Athens 2004 (despite busting a tyre 5km from the finish line). We discuss the pressure of perfection at the elite level - including Simone Biles' exit from Tokyo 2020 - and the 'feast or famine'  nature of life after sport for many Olympians. 

We also get the low down on which Australians to look out for in the upcoming Paralympics, which kick off August 24.

Audio production thanks to Tim 'T-Dog' Eldridge, with graphic design by Julia Edwards.

Any questions/comments/grievances, hit us up at haveagopodcast@gmail.com. 

Kurt Fearnley is Australia's pre-eminent Good Strong Bloke (GSB). Over a 25-year career, he's amassed three Paralympic Gold medals, two Olympic silver medals and seven world titles. He's also crawled the Kokoda Trail, crewed the winning yacht in the Sydney to Hobart, and jagged an OAM. We hear what it's like to be an 18-year-old competing in front of 118,000 people at Sydney 2000, to winning Gold in Athens 2004 (despite busting a tyre 5km from the finish line). We discuss the pressure of perfection at the elite level - including Simone Biles' exit from Tokyo 2020 - and the 'feast or famine' nature of life after sport for many Olympians. We also get the low down on which Australians to look out for in the upcoming Paralympics, which kick off August 24.Audio production thanks to Tim 'T-Dog' Eldridge, with graphic design by Julia Edwards.Any questions/comments/grievances, hit us up at haveagopodcast@gmail.com.

The (Very) Unofficial Podcast for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Join us for race previews, gold medal updates, feature stories from Tokyo-based correspondents, special guests and frankly ridiculous tangents. All dripping with Sydney 2000 nostalgia!

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We’ve made it- it’s the final day of the Tokyo Games, and we have emerged intact, covid-free, and laden with sweet, sweet gold.

The final days saw more success for Australia; God brought home Tom Green and Jean van der Westhuyzen for gold on a kayak, but could only afford Nicola McDermott a silver in the high jump. Nevertheless, does Liberal preselection await?

Elsewhere, Keegan Palmer settled the debate on what constitutes an essential service, before we marvelled at the quick-thinking of Cedric Dubler in the decathlon. Then we pardoned the Kookaburras for breaking the rules for a few slabs.

Triathlon is under the pump, with calls for a culture review emanating from a disgruntled former athlete- and that’s good enough for us. Will they finally admit to the one glaring issue that has dogged the sport? And will Woman’s Day play it’s part?

Finally, we wrap up this glorious no-fun event by discussing the winners and losers. Was our high finish in the medal tally adequate? How good was it to see the IOC finally get a win? Will the inevitable next wave of covid be worth it for Japan?

Audio production courtesy of Tim ‘T-Dog’ Eldridge. Graphic design courtesy of Julia Edwards.

Thanks to everyone for joining us during this special Olympics series of Have a Go. We appreciate your support and we'll be back soon with more episodes once we've recovered. In the meantime you can follow us on Instagram (@haveagopodcast) or contact us via email (haveagopodcast@gmail.com) if you want.

We’ve made it- it’s the final day of the Tokyo Games, and we have emerged intact, covid-free, and laden with sweet, sweet gold.The final days saw more success for Australia; God brought home Tom Green and Jean van der Westhuyzen for gold on a kayak, but could only afford Nicola McDermott a silver in the high jump. Nevertheless, does Liberal preselection await?Elsewhere, Keegan Palmer settled the debate on what constitutes an essential service, before we marvelled at the quick-thinking of Cedric Dubler in the decathlon. Then we pardoned the Kookaburras for breaking the rules for a few slabs.Triathlon is under the pump, with calls for a culture review emanating from a disgruntled former athlete- and that’s good enough for us. Will they finally admit to the one glaring issue that has dogged the sport? And will Woman’s Day play it’s part?Finally, we wrap up this glorious no-fun event by discussing the winners and losers. Was our high finish in the medal tally adequate? How good was it to see the IOC finally get a win? Will the inevitable next wave of covid be worth it for Japan?Audio production courtesy of Tim ‘T-Dog’ Eldridge. Graphic design courtesy of Julia Edwards.Thanks to everyone for joining us during this special Olympics series of Have a Go. We appreciate your support and we'll be back soon with more episodes once we've recovered. In the meantime you can follow us on Instagram (@haveagopodcast) or contact us via email (haveagopodcast@gmail.com) if you want.

It's the Final Day of Tokyo 2020!

In this episode, which was recorded just before the start of Tokyo 2020, we're fondly reflecting on the true Bad Boys (and Girls) of Australian Olympic History.

Sung to the theme of Billy Joel's We Didn't Start the Fire, our subjects include:

"Nick D'arcy, Kendrick Monk, posing in a gun shop. Stilnox, John Coates, Cultural Review."

"Steph Rice Homophobic Tweet, Michael Diamond DUI, Sally Robbins laying down, nation's on the fritz."

Audio production by Tim 'T-Dog' Eldridge; graphic design thanks to Julia Edwards.

Email us at haveagopodcast@gmail.com.

In this episode, which was recorded just before the start of Tokyo 2020, we're fondly reflecting on the true Bad Boys (and Girls) of Australian Olympic History.Sung to the theme of Billy Joel's We Didn't Start the Fire, our subjects include:"Nick D'arcy, Kendrick Monk, posing in a gun shop. Stilnox, John Coates, Cultural Review.""Steph Rice Homophobic Tweet, Michael Diamond DUI, Sally Robbins laying down, nation's on the fritz."Audio production by Tim 'T-Dog' Eldridge; graphic design thanks to Julia Edwards.Email us at haveagopodcast@gmail.com.

FLASHBACK: Bad Boy Aussie Olympians

Have a Go's fan favourite Luke Heggie is back on as part of our special 'Olympic Reflections' mini-series. 

We hear about one of the strangest units of all time, British decathlon gold medallist Daley Thompson, before learning about Irish sporting royalty, Michelle Smith de Bruin and her doting husband, Erik. 

Check out lukeheggie.com for gig dates. If you're not already on his podcast with Nick Cody (Midnight Brawl) then do yourself a favour. 

Elite audio production from Tim 'T-Dog' Eldridge; graphic design thanks to Julia Edwards.

Any grievances, please contact your local councillor at haveagopodcast@gmail.com.

Have a Go's fan favourite Luke Heggie is back on as part of our special 'Olympic Reflections' mini-series. We hear about one of the strangest units of all time, British decathlon gold medallist Daley Thompson, before learning about Irish sporting royalty, Michelle Smith de Bruin and her doting husband, Erik. Check out lukeheggie.com for gig dates. If you're not already on his podcast with Nick Cody (Midnight Brawl) then do yourself a favour. Elite audio production from Tim 'T-Dog' Eldridge; graphic design thanks to Julia Edwards.Any grievances, please contact your local councillor at haveagopodcast@gmail.com.

Kurt Fearnley joins the Have a Go Podcast!

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