The Sports Bubble

The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.In this episode, the entire team gets together for the first time (in the same room) for Episode 100. We take a look back at 2021 and reflect on the incredible and at times challenging year that it was for sport. This year we have been incredibly fortunate to be joined by guests from all walks of life within the sports industry and across many different organisations including; Football Australia, the AFL, Sport Australia, the Australian Olympic Committee, Basketball Australia, Netball Australia, Athletics Australia, alongside a heap of other Australian professional clubs. Segments:1. Key Takeaways and Insights from the Year.2. Our Most Popular and Favourite Episodes.3. Who is More Likely.4. Our Favourite Karaoke Songs.We hope you have enjoyed what has been a stellar year on The Sports Bubble and thank you for coming with us on the sports industry journey’s that many of our guests have taken us on.Thank you to all of the guests and sports students who have made the podcast what it was in 2021 and to Bigg Dogg Clothing and the Deakin University Sport Society for their unwavering support.Engage with The Sports Bubble on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn (@sportsbubblepod).Mitch can be reached on LinkedIn @MitchSiwekAshlee can be reached on LinkedIn @AshleeClarkNathan can be reached on LinkedIn @NathanPerroneEmily can be reached on LinkedIn @EmilyOrrellRyan can be reached on LinkedIn @RyanPatterson

The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.In this episode, we speak with Taryn Kirby, the current General Manager of Marketing Communications and Media at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2022. Taryn has spent her career working across the marketing and communications space, with experience from Jump Media & Marketing, the London 2012 Olympics, AVANT Communications and GreenEDGE Cycling based across Europe. We explore how her passion for marketing and communications was discovered, her experience of working overseas, the challenges and requirements of working for an international event, and how she believes the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup for 2022 will impact of the presence of basketball in Australia. Engage with The Sports Bubble on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn (@sportsbubblepod).Taryn can be reached on LinkedIn @TarynKirbyAshlee can be reached on LinkedIn @AshleeClarkMitch can be reached on LinkedIn @MitchSiwek

The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry. In today’s guest episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Peter Filopolous. Peter has had a major impact on the Australian Sporting Landscape across the past 20-25 years, with several senior roles and CEO positions across multiple sports such as football (soccer), AFL and swimming.Peter has gone from strength to strength throughout his career, being the CEO across major football organisations such as South Melbourne FC, Perth Glory, Football Victoria, and currently at Football Australia as the Head of Marketing, Communications and Corporate Affairs.We learn about Peter’s wealth of experiences and insights both from a general perspective, but also in football. We speak about the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup and the legacy aspirations Football Australia has for this, and also some of the long-term goals Football Australia has in terms of developing the sport.Engage with The Sports Bubble on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn (@sportsbubblepod).Peter can be reached on LinkedIn @PeterFilopoulosNathan can be reached on LinkedIn @NathanPerroneMitch can be reached on LinkedIn @MitchSiwek

The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry. In this episode, we chat with CEO of AusCycling, Marne Fechner. Marne speaks with us about her somewhat unconventional path to becoming the CEO of two major national sporting organisations. Marne, a Deakin University diploma graduate, spent time interstate in Queensland for her first full-time job before making her way back to Victoria. Marne has spent her time as the CEO of the Netball World Cup in 2015, Netball Australia, and currently AusCycling. During the podcast, she speaks about her time at these organisations and the legacies she wanted to leave in her wake. She also touches on her different roles and her passion for people and culture within organisations. Engage with The Sports Bubble on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn (@sportsbubblepod).Marne can be reached on LinkedIn @MarneFechnerEmily can be reached on LinkedIn @EmilyOrrellAshlee can be reached on LinkedIn @AshleeClark

The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry. In this episode, we speak with CEO of Commonwealth Games Australia, Craig Phillips. Craig joins us with a wealth of experience which began with a Diploma of Teaching before quickly transitioning into the elite side of the sports industry. Craig spent just under 24 years at the Australian Olympic Committee in multiple positions before finding himself in his current role as the CEO of Commonwealth Games Australia. We ask Craig about the joint document that the AOC and CGA put to the Federal Government - Sport: Powering Australia’s Future (10+10), as well as what it has been like to work through many Olympic and Commonwealth Games. Additionally, we touch on Craig's thoughts surrounding legacy and how important an Olympics or Commonwealth Games are outside of just the event days. Engage with The Sports Bubble on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn (@sportsbubblepod).Craig can be reached on LinkedIn @CraigPhillipsRyan can be reached on LinkedIn @RyanPattersonNathan can be reached on LinkedIn @Nathan Perrone

The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry. In this episode, we recap the month that was and take a look back at some of the key takeaways and insights that our guests provided throughout the month of October. We hear from Freelance Sports and Event Producer, Show Caller and Event Manager - Kylie-Ann Haynes, Senior Advisor to the CEO at Sport Australia - Emma Stonham and the General Manager of Operations at the AFL - David Stevenson.A massive thank you to Lachlan Crofts, Tilly Skok and Chris Dellas who formed part of our Sport Student Series and we wish them all the best moving forward in their careers.Engage with The Sports Bubble on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn (@sportsbubblepod).Ashlee can be reached on LinkedIn @AshleeClarkRyan can be reached on LinkedIn @RyanPatterson

The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. Today we are joined by quite a unique sports student who has had some very different experiences. We hear from Chris Dellas who currently works as an International Technical Official at Tennis Australia which involves him traveling for tennis tournaments domestically and internationally. Chris also completed a Social Media and Marketing Internship at the Sandringham Football Club as part of his Bachelor of Sports Management degree. We chat through Chris’ path through university, his incredible experiences as an International Technical Official, and his future aspirations and thoughts on how to navigate the sports industry as an up-and-coming student. Engage with The Sports Bubble on social media - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn (@sportsbubblepod).Chris can be reached on LinkedIn @ChrisDellasMitch can be reached on LinkedIn @MitchSiwekEmily can be reached on LinkedIn @Emily Orrell

The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry. In today’s guest episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with David Stevenson. Dave has a CV to behold, having achieved so much at home in Australia but also abroad. Dave spent a very respectable 17 years working for none other than Nike, working his way up from an Assistant Store Manager in NikeTown Melbourne, to the VP and GM of Sales in Emerging Markets working in Portland, USA.We also chat about all things AFL which has been a huge part of his life for the past 6 years. Dave is the former CEO of the Western Bulldogs and now GM of Operations in the AFL. We hear how he and his team have managed the difficulty of back to back covid impacted seasons where he has led successful projects such as the 2020 and 2021 GF, Return to Crowds, and Return to Play.We also touch on his involvement at the Western Bulldogs during their 2016 Premiership Year.Engage with The Sports Bubble on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn (@sportsbubblepod).David can be reached on LinkedIn @DavidStevensonNathan can be reached on LinkedIn @NathanPerroneMitch can be reached on LinkedIn @MitchSiwek

The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. Joining us to chat this week was Matilda, or Tilly Skok. Tilly is a power woman who has completed her double degree at Deakin University, and is now set to graduate from the Masters in Sport Management this year. We chat to Tilly about all things to do with building relationships and volunteering, in which she has done this in multitude over the past several years. Tilly also speaks to us about the importance of being your own cheerleader and that hard work pays off.  With her two most recent jobs being scored as a result of her determination. Tilly previously working at TLA Worldwide, before a quick turn around found her at Cricket Australia as the League Operations Coordinator.Engage with The Sports Bubble on social media - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn (@sportsbubblepod).Tilly can be reached on LinkedIn (@MatildaSkok)Emily can be reached on LinkedIn (@EmilyOrrell)Nathan can be reached on LinkedIn (@NathanPerrone)

The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry. In today’s guest episode, we unofficially continue off girl power month where we invited Emma Stonham to be on the podcast. Emma is a HR extraordinaire turned Senior Advisor to the CEO at Sport Australia.  We chat with Emma about the importance of women making headways in sport. Emma works passionately to implement programs and initiatives to assist the growth of women in sport both on and off the field through her position at Sport Australia. Having previously worked at PwC, she uses her extensive knowledge of relationships, to promote the best for women, and wants the most promising outcomes for all in the sporting industry. Engage with The Sports Bubble on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn (@sportsbubblepod).Emma can be reached on LinkedIn @EmmaStonhamEmily can be reached on LinkedIn @EmilyOrrellAshlee can be reached on LinkedIn @AshleeClark

The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. We speak with Lachlan Crofts in today's episode. Lachlan recently graduated from Deakin University with a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science with Sport Management, and is an aspiring graduate looking to be involved in performance analysis within sports.We learn about the data analysis work he is completing at Premier Data and how this business is having a major impact on local sport, even rivaling Champion Data to an extent. We also touch on his past experience working in a similar role at Baseball Australia and what he has learnt through his earlier experiences in his career. Finally, we learn more about his personal life and how moving out of home recently could impact his career.Engage with The Sports Bubble on social media - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn (@sportsbubblepod).Lachlan can be reached on LinkedIn (@LachlanCrofts)Nathan can be reached on LinkedIn (@NathanPerrone)Ryan can be reached on LinkedIn (@RyanPatterson)

The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry. In today’s guest episode, we are extremely fortunate to be joined by someone who is arguably one of the best operators in their field. Kylie-Ann Haynes enters the bubble. Kylie-Ann (KA) currently works as a Freelance Sports and Event Producer, Show Caller and Floor Manager across many different sporting codes and organisations, which includes Cricket Australia, the National Rugby League and the National Basketball League. We discuss with KA how she became involved in her current work, the key components of being a show caller or floor manager, how sports presentation has evolved over the years, and with the recent NRL Grand Final, discuss what’s involved in preparing for and presenting one of the biggest days on the Australian sporting calendar.Engage with The Sports Bubble on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn (@sportsbubblepod).Kylie-Ann can be reached on LinkedIn @Kylie-AnnHaynesMitch can be reached on LinkedIn @MitchSiwekNathan can be reached on LinkedIn @NathanPerrone

The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry. In this episode, we recap our Girl Power Month and take a look at some of the key takeaways and insights that our guests provided on female participation in the sports industry throughout the month of September. We hear from the President of Women Sport Australia and GM of Marketing and Industry Development at Gymnastics Victoria - Gen Simmons, National Recruiting Manager at the Adelaide Football Club - Hamish Ogilvie, Previous Australian Diamonds Coach and recently appointed Head of High Performance and Assistant Coach for the London Pulse - Lisa Alexander and Journalist, Presenter and Editorial Producer at the AFL - Nat Edwards.A massive thank you to Hayley McKinnon, Zane Gelsi, Lauren Wann and Jordyn Becker who formed part of our Sport Student Series and we wish them all the best moving forward in their careers.Engage with The Sports Bubble on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn (@sportsbubblepod).Mitch can be reached on LinkedIn @MitchSiwekAshlee can be reached on LinkedIn @AshleeClarkEmily can be reached on LinkedIn @EmilyOrrell

The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. We speak with Jordyn Becker who graduated from Deakin University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Business (Sport Management). Jordyn discusses her journey into the sports industry which began with a move interstate from Tasmania to Victoria. She discusses the importance of gaining experience in the industry whilst studying and talks about her roles with Event Workforce Group and as a volunteer at the 2019 Presidents Cup. Since graduating Jordyn has managed to land a full-time position at Netball Victoria as the Competitions Coordinator and discusses how COVID-19 has impacted her role and how different work has been from a 'normal' year. She also talks about her rare achievement of holding a Guinness World Record with her the Generation Netball Club.Engage with The Sports Bubble on social media - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn (@sportsbubblepod).Jordyn can be reached on LinkedIn (@JordynBecker)Ryan can be reached on LinkedIn (@RyanPatterson)Nathan can be reached on LinkedIn (@NathanPerrone)

The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry. In this episode, we speak with our final professional of Girl Power Month powered by Big Dogg Clothing. We have the pleasure of speaking with Nat Edwards. Some of you may know Nat for her work around AFL media where she appears on multiple shows, podcasts, radio and TV coverage. Nat has been working as a journalist/presenter and editorial producer for the AFL since 2014 and has also balanced this with presenting for the Australian Open, working for Channel 7, 3AW and being a mother.We learn more about the challenges faced in sports media, what she loves about her multiple roles and how she manages to create such a successful work-life balance. She is an absolute leader in her field paving the way for more women to enter and succeed in the sports media space.Engage with The Sports Bubble on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn (@sportsbubblepod).Nat can be reached on Twitter @Nat_EdwardsNathan can be reached on LinkedIn @NathanPerroneEmily can be reached on LinkedIn @EmilyOrrell

The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. To continue #girlpowermonth, we speak to Lauren Wann, a current student of the Masters of Sport Business at Deakin University. She joins us from Queensland, and we get chatting about all things online study and volleyball. Lauren has had the pleasure of working many opportunities in the sport of volleyball, including at Volleyball Queensland and Volleyball Australia. Lauren speaks about her time as a volleyball coach and how she has found working amongst mostly male coaches. She also mentions how she wants to pave the way for other females in the sports industry and make a difference. Engage with The Sports Bubble on social media - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn (@sportsbubblepod).Lauren can be reached on LinkedIn (@LaurenWann)Emily can be reached on LinkedIn (@EmilyOrrell)Ashlee can be reached on LinkedIn (@AshleeClarke)

The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry. In today’s guest episode, we continue Girl Power Month and chat with Lisa Alexander. Previously, Lisa was the Australian Diamonds Netball coach for almost 10 years, before moving into her role as a Consulting Specialist at Leading Teams.During this episode, we speak with Lisa about the pathway she took to score the top coaching job in Australian netball. Lisa chats about coaching, high performance and the best way to implement practices that are inclusive and well-rounded for athletes and staff alike. She also shares her goals of breaking the glass ceiling in coaching, where she aims to inspire others by coaching traditionally male-dominated sports. Engage with The Sports Bubble on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn (@sportsbubblepod).Gen can be reached on LinkedIn @LisaAlexanderEmily can be reached on LinkedIn @EmilyOrrellAshlee can be reached on LinkedIn @AshleeClark

The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. We speak with Zane Gelsi who is currently in his final year undertaking a Bachelor of Sports Media at Holmesglen. He has been very proactive throughout his studies, with multiple volunteer and internship positions across local sporting organisations, including the Ministry of Sport, Coburg FC in the VFL, and an upcoming role with Motorsport Australia and 1116SEN. His dedication has led to an opportunity to work as a Video Edit Assistant within the AFL’s media team, working alongside media personnel like Damian Barrett and Nat Edwards. This is a fantastic opportunity for any prospective sports media and journalism students to hear from someone making the most of his opportunities at such an early stage in his career.Will Grigg's On Fire Chant / Free From DesireEngage with The Sports Bubble on social media - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn (@sportsbubblepod).Zane can be reached on LinkedIn (@ZaneGelsi)Nathan can be reached on LinkedIn (@NathanPerrone)Ryan can be reached on LinkedIn (@RyanPatterson)

The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry. In this episode, we speak with the  National Recruiting Manager of the Adelaide Football Club, Hamish Ogilvie. Hamish joins us with a wealth of experience in the AFL world as he enters his 16th year with the Crows as part of the recruitment team. Hamish discusses his pathway to the industry and just how different and unrealistic it was to pursue a full-time career in the sports industry in the 1980's after graduating from school.From part-time roles with Port Adelaide, 5 years at AFL Tasmania as State Development Coach and ample other coaching and development roles prior to working for the Crows, Hamish is respected as one of the most reliable and well-spoken industry professionals. He talks about all things development, coaching and the different aspects of his role such as the all-important National Draft night and how trades are initiated within the AFL. Engage with The Sports Bubble on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn (@sportsbubblepod).Hamish can be reached on LinkedIn @Hamish OgilvieRyan can be reached on LinkedIn @RyanPattersonEmily can be reached on LinkedIn @Emily Orrell

The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. Today's student episode includes Hayley McKinnon. We explore Hayley's journey at Deakin University studying the double degree of Sport Science and Sports management, how she is currently utilising both of her degrees side by side, and how an internship at Hockey Australia has transformed into the beginning of her career. Engage with The Sports Bubble on social media - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn (@sportsbubblepod).Hayley can be reached on LinkedIn (@HayleyMcKinnion)Ashlee can be reached on LinkedIn (@Ashlee Clark)Emily can be reached on LinkedIn (@EmilyOrrell)