Sporties! We are back and do we have CHATS for you. Are there 2 many influencers at the tennis? Should Netflix be encouraging a man to scale a skyscrapper without a rope? And how do we feel about the new Scotty James documentary on Netflix. Rest assured, we are refreshed, we are ready for the kids to go back to school and WE HAVE THOUGHTS. 

Libby and Georgie xxx

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Sporties! We are back and do we have CHATS for you. Are there 2 many influencers at the tennis? Should Netflix be encouraging a man to scale a skyscrapper without a rope? And how do we feel about the new Scotty James documentary on Netflix. Rest assured, we are refreshed, we are ready for the kids to go back to school and WE HAVE THOUGHTS.&nbsp;
Libby and Georgie xxx
PS - have some Sportish thoughts? Get them off your chest - email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hello@sportish.com.au">hello@sportish.com.au </a>or message us via Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beingsportish/?hl=en">@beingsportish</a>
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Sportish is hosted by three time Olympian Libby Trickett and average athlete Georgie Trickett. Each week you'll be greeted with playful, inclusive conversations about sport through an unapologetically human lens, as well as interviews with our Sportish friends - from grassroots legends to elite athletes. Come join us!

Sportish is hosted by three time Olympian Libby Trickett and average athlete Georgie Trickett. Each week you'll be greeted with playful, inclusive conversations about sport through an unapologetically human lens, as well as interviews with our Sportish friends - from grassroots legends to elite athletes. Come join us!

Sportish

Sportish is hosted by three time Olympian Libby Trickett and kids coach Georgie Trickett. Each week you'll be greeted with playful, inclusive conversations about sport through an unapologetically human lens, as well as interviews with our Sportish friends - from grassroots legends to elite athletes. Come join us!

Hello 2026! Back with tennis chat, Alex Honnold and Aussie snowboarder Scotty James

Swimmer Ellie Cole has spent most of her life adapting. Losing her leg aged three meant learning how to move differently, think differently, and push through moments most kids never face. That early resilience didn’t just make her a Paralympian - it shaped how she sees sport and who gets to take part in it. 

Ellie’s clear about one thing: inclusive sporting spaces aren’t just for athletes with disabilities. When kids grow up training beside people with different bodies and different life experiences, they learn how to work with others, how to communicate, and how to build real community. 

When more people can participate, everyone benefits. So if inclusion makes sport stronger, why not design every club that way? 

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Sportish podcast is powered by the Australian Sports Commission and produced by Deadset Studios.  

We’re spotlighting Australia’s sport participation strategy Play Well. You can find more resources at ausport.gov.au.  

Ellie Coles’ book is Felix and His Fantastic Friends.  

This episode was hosted by Libby Trickett and Georgie Trickett, produced by Luci McAfee with sound design by Melissa May. The Executive Producers are Kellie Riordan and Sarah Dabro. Ann Chesterman is the Production Manager. 

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this podcast was made. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.  We also recognise the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to sport and celebrate the power of sport to tell stories and promote reconciliation. 

Swimmer <a href="https://www.instagram.com/elliecoleswim/">Ellie Cole</a> has spent most of her life adapting. Losing her leg aged three meant learning how to move differently, think differently, and push through moments most kids never face. That early resilience didn&rsquo;t just make her a Paralympian - it shaped how she sees sport and who gets to take part in it.&nbsp;
Ellie&rsquo;s clear about one thing: inclusive sporting spaces aren&rsquo;t just for athletes with disabilities. When kids grow up training beside people with different bodies and different life experiences, they learn how to work with others, how to communicate, and how to build real community.&nbsp;
When more people can participate, everyone benefits. So if inclusion makes sport stronger, why not design every club that way?&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.sportish.com.au">Sportish</a> podcast is powered by the <a href="https://www.ausport.gov.au/">Australian Sports Commission</a>&nbsp;and produced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.deadsetstudios.com/">Deadset&nbsp;Studios</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
We&rsquo;re spotlighting Australia&rsquo;s sport participation strategy&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ausport.gov.au/playwell">Play Well</a>.&nbsp;You can find more resources at&nbsp;<a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fausport.gov.au%2Fplaywell&amp;data=05|02|Heidi.AurichtDoyle%40ausport.gov.au|f018eff7da0942d8624808de023dcf45|8d2e0f4c55f24cb18ee7da5dd3ff3600|0|0|638950661936277112|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D|0|||&amp;sdata=jd3%2FWyKv2RhpQ9rPilyxXnWeSwQqydWWztlVEC7MD3I%3D&amp;reserved=0">ausport.gov.au</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://elliecole.com.au/">Ellie Coles&rsquo;</a>&nbsp;book is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.scholastic.com.au/booksellers/authors-and-illustrators/authors-and-illustators-a-d/ellie-cole/">Felix and His Fantastic Friends</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
This episode was hosted by Libby Trickett and Georgie Trickett, produced by Luci McAfee with sound design by Melissa May. The Executive Producers are Kellie Riordan and Sarah Dabro. Ann Chesterman is the Production Manager.&nbsp;
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this podcast was made. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.&nbsp; We also recognise the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to sport and celebrate the power of sport to tell stories and promote reconciliation.&nbsp;

PLAY WELL: Ellie Cole on the ripple effects of making sport genuinely accessible

As a kid growing up in the suburbs of Melbourne, sport was the soundtrack for Hugh van Cuylenburg’s childhood. That deep, visceral connection to sport looks different since Hugh founded The Resilience Project, but the lessons of sport continue to inform every aspect of his life.  

“I experienced shocking burnout. I wouldn’t have got through it all without track. There’s no way. I feel like [sport is] almost petrol. I feel when my tank is empty. I go the track and I fill up and go; I’m good now,” he says. 

And the broader opportunity for sport? To be the place where neurodiverse, or people with a disability, or just the less talented can also be involved.  

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Sportish is powered by the Australian Sports Commission and produced by Deadset Studios.  

We’re spotlighting Australia’s sport participation strategy Play Well. You can find more resources at ausport.gov.au/playwell.  

Hugh van Cuylenburg is the founder of The Resilience Project and a co-host on The Imperfects.

This episode was hosted by Libby Trickett and Georgie Trickett, produced by Luci McAfee with sound design by Melissa May. The Executive Producers are Kellie Riordan and Sarah Dabro. Ann Chesterman is the Production Manager. 

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this podcast was made. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. We also recognise the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to sport and celebrate the power of sport to tell stories and promote reconciliation. 

As&nbsp;a kid growing up in the suburbs of Melbourne,&nbsp;sport was the soundtrack for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hughvancuylenburg/">Hugh van Cuylenburg&rsquo;s</a> childhood.&nbsp;That deep, visceral connection to sport looks different since Hugh founded&nbsp;<a href="https://theresilienceproject.com.au/">The Resilience Project</a>, but the lessons&nbsp;of sport continue&nbsp;to inform every aspect of his life.&nbsp;&nbsp;
&ldquo;I experienced shocking burnout. I wouldn&rsquo;t have got through it all without track. There&rsquo;s no way. I feel like [sport is] almost petrol. I feel when my tank is empty. I go the track and I fill up and go; I&rsquo;m good now,&rdquo; he says.&nbsp;
And the broader opportunity for sport? To be the place where neurodiverse, or people with a disability, or just the less talented can also be involved.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.sportish.com.au">Sportish</a>&nbsp;is powered by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ausport.gov.au/">Australian Sports Commission</a>&nbsp;and produced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.deadsetstudios.com/">Deadset Studios</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
We&rsquo;re spotlighting Australia&rsquo;s sport participation strategy&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ausport.gov.au/playwell">Play Well</a>.&nbsp;You can find more resources at&nbsp;<a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fausport.gov.au%2Fplaywell&amp;data=05|02|Heidi.AurichtDoyle%40ausport.gov.au|f018eff7da0942d8624808de023dcf45|8d2e0f4c55f24cb18ee7da5dd3ff3600|0|0|638950661936277112|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D|0|||&amp;sdata=jd3%2FWyKv2RhpQ9rPilyxXnWeSwQqydWWztlVEC7MD3I%3D&amp;reserved=0">ausport.gov.au/playwell</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hughvancuylenburg/">Hugh van Cuylenburg</a> is the founder of <a href="https://theresilienceproject.com.au/">The Resilience Project</a>&nbsp;and a co-host on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theimperfects.com.au/">The Imperfects</a>.
This episode was hosted by Libby Trickett and Georgie Trickett, produced by Luci McAfee with sound design by Melissa May. The Executive Producers are Kellie Riordan and Sarah Dabro. Ann Chesterman is the Production Manager.&nbsp;
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this podcast was made. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. We also recognise the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to sport and celebrate the power of sport to tell stories and promote reconciliation.&nbsp;

PLAY WELL: Why Hugh van Cuylenburg can’t separate his life from sport

Imagine walking out in front of 15,000 people, taking a deep breath, smiling and thinking: “How cool is this?” That was Ash Barty on centre court… and she still chose to leave while at the top of her game. 

Ash shares her insights into what really sits behind those trophies: the brutal Wimbledon loss that sent her back to the drawing board, the conversation with her coach that flipped her mindset, and the “why not me?” question she now shares with kids. 

From the West Brisbane Tennis Centre to Grand Slams (via cricket) and back to community sport, she’s seen more than most and truly understands what it is to “play” sport. 

It’s Ash Barty being her authentic self; light, fun and keen to remind all of us that playing well is actually about joy, balance and finding your people.

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Sportish podcast is powered by the Australian Sports Commission and produced by Deadset Studios.  

We’re spotlighting Australia’s sport participation strategy Play Well. You can find plenty more resources and information at ausport.gov.au/playwell.  

Find out more about how the Ash Barty Foundation is working with communities all across Australia to help encourage access to sport and education. Read more about Ash's children’s picture books here.  

This episode was hosted by Libby Trickett and Georgie Trickett, produced by Luci McAfee with sound design by Melissa May. The Executive Producer is Kellie Riordan and Sarah Dabro. Ann Chesterman is the Production Manager. 

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this podcast was made. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.  We also recognise the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to sport and celebrate the power of sport to tell stories and promote reconciliation. 

Imagine walking out in front of 15,000 people, taking a deep breath,&nbsp;smiling&nbsp;and thinking:&nbsp;&ldquo;How cool is this?&rdquo;&nbsp;That was <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashbarty/">Ash Barty</a> on centre court&hellip; and she still chose to leave while at the top of her game.&nbsp;
Ash shares her insights into what really sits behind those trophies: the brutal Wimbledon loss that sent her back to the drawing board, the conversation with her coach that flipped her mindset, and the &ldquo;why not me?&rdquo; question she now shares with kids.&nbsp;
From the West Brisbane Tennis Centre to Grand Slams (via cricket) and back to community sport, she&rsquo;s seen more than most and truly understands what it is to &ldquo;play&rdquo; sport.&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s Ash Barty being her authentic self; light, fun and keen to remind all of us that playing well is actually about joy, balance and finding your people.
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<a href="https://www.sportish.com.au">Sportish</a> podcast is powered by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ausport.gov.au/">Australian Sports Commission</a>&nbsp;and produced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.deadsetstudios.com/">Deadset Studios</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
We&rsquo;re spotlighting Australia&rsquo;s sport participation strategy&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ausport.gov.au/playwell">Play Well</a>. You can find plenty more resources and information at&nbsp;<a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fausport.gov.au%2Fplaywell&amp;data=05|02|Heidi.AurichtDoyle%40ausport.gov.au|f018eff7da0942d8624808de023dcf45|8d2e0f4c55f24cb18ee7da5dd3ff3600|0|0|638950661936277112|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D|0|||&amp;sdata=jd3%2FWyKv2RhpQ9rPilyxXnWeSwQqydWWztlVEC7MD3I%3D&amp;reserved=0">ausport.gov.au/playwell</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Find out more about how the <a href="https://l.instagram.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ashbartyfoundation.com.au%2F%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio%26fbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnsi4weXoG0EZqi_PxEfGB1zmruN2sSFQXZRpTk4DqMQMqwv8xFtNunPjN43Y_aem_xkMPdruOX0pyjCAtdQAHvA&amp;e=AT2Sn3oD4mDGIjRHwXXXJ_DlWj3R1e1pxu5dA-oX7xVQ4AryPoweda4FeDsqlpivhkeufXSIdWTaEbHzrzajGUAmgKofpQ5YyoGy0q7H3g">Ash Barty Foundation</a>&nbsp;is working with communities&nbsp;all across&nbsp;Australia to help encourage access to sport and education. Read more about <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashbarty/">Ash's</a> children&rsquo;s picture books&nbsp;<a href="https://www.harpercollins.com.au/ash-barty/?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnx8GF_jmrDsvXLjusHYECj_Z9l0HwZbmnL_FKr6gtaMCHxiQ73v1z9toNK38_aem_dQpHYubFEp93VJJgk_Xhfg">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
This episode was hosted by Libby Trickett and Georgie Trickett, produced by Luci McAfee with sound design by Melissa May. The Executive Producer is Kellie Riordan and Sarah Dabro. Ann Chesterman is the Production Manager.&nbsp;
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this podcast was made. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.&nbsp; We also recognise the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to sport and celebrate the power of sport to tell stories and promote reconciliation.&nbsp;

Hello 2026! Back with tennis chat, Alex Honnold and Aussie snowboarder Scotty James

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