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Author: iHeart Australia, Abbey Gelmi and Georgie Tunny

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Two Good Sports is your weekly deep dive beyond the sports headlines. Join leading broadcasters Abbey Gelmi and Georgie Tunny as they break down the biggest sports stories and unpack the human drama. Whether you’re a casual observer or a diehard fan, you’ll be brought up to speed on the people behind the narrative, why the story matters, and gain a new perspective and better understanding of the issues at the forefront of sport.


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Two Good Sports has featured stories from right across Australian sport, including tennis, cricket, rugby league, rugby union, and netball. It’s sports news told differently, keeping you informed of the biggest narratives around the country, including teams from the AFL; Collingwood, Carlton, Brisbane Lions, Sydney Swans, Geelong, Hawthorn, Western Bulldogs, and Essendon. If you’re an NRL fan, we’re got you covered too, from Penrith Panthers to Brisbane Broncos. We cover all the major domestic competitions; AFLW, State of Origin, Super Rugby, A-League, NBL, BBL, and the Melbourne Cup. We’ve got the best of international sport too, from Formula 1 to the Australian Open, and Commonwealth Games. We also bring you the latest stories from the world of football, like the Premier League, Champions League, and legends of the game, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. And we can’t forget Australia’s national teams competing on the international stage, from the Matildas and Socceroos to the Wallabies. When it comes to the people behind the narrative, the show has profiled some of sport’s leading athletes, icons and influencers including, Sam Kerr, Ange Postecoglou, Oscar Piastri, Alex De Minaur, Lachie Neale, Nathan Cleary, Ellyse Perry, Novak Djokovic, Nick Kyrgios, Chris Fagan, Chris Scott and Pat Cummins. Two Good Sports is also at the forefront of the biggest conversations around global sport, such as high performance, coaching, management, scouting, training, statistics, analytics, reviews, sponsorship, foundations, leadership, and fitness.

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Abbey finally hits the Formula One as a punter and confirms it’s the best day out - until heartbreak strikes when hometown hero Oscar Piastri crashes out before the race even begins. Add in a Matildas Asian Cup draw that makes the path to the final even harder, Tom Hanks casually rocking up to a Giants game, and endless AFL-NRL headline wars as Round Zero spars with the Vegas round, and you get one of the biggest weeks in sport.   Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. SHOP Furniture, Bedding, TVs, Fridges, Vacuums, Laptops, Mobiles and more instore or online!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s been a big week in sport. Footy is back across both codes, the F1 season kicked off in Melbourne, the Matildas narrowly missed out on topping the group in the Asian Cup and the calendar is absolutely heaving. The AFL/NRL headline war fired up as Andrew Dillon floats Aussie Rules at the Olympics (respectfully unhinged), Abbey recounts meeting Lewis Hamilton and his unmatched aura, and we pay tribute to the late, great Dennis Cometti — a once‑in‑a‑generation voice who shaped how Australians remember sport.    Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. SHOP Furniture, Bedding, TVs, Fridges, Vacuums, Laptops, Mobiles and more instore or online!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lights out and away we go! As the 2026 Formula 1 season kicks off in Melbourne, we sit down with one of the sport’s most candid and charismatic figures, Guenther Steiner. On the eve of Grand Prix weekend, Guenther breaks down what you really need to know about a brand-new era of F1 — from the end of DRS to the new hybrid electric engines — and weighs up whether these changes will actually make racing better.   Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. SHOP Furniture, Bedding, TVs, Fridges, Vacuums, Laptops, Mobiles and more instore or online!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by one of Australian cricket’s fiercest competitors — World Cup winner, Ashes star, big‑moment specialist and newly appointed Australian women’s captain, Sophie Molineux. Recorded before Soph was unfortunately ruled out of the Australia–India series with a back injury, this chat dives deep into leadership, pressure and what it actually means to captain one of the most successful teams in world sport. Soph opens up about the moment she got the call, the captaincy selection process, and being forced to articulate her values after a lifetime spent letting her cricket do the talking.    Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. SHOP Furniture, Bedding, TVs, Fridges, Vacuums, Laptops, Mobiles and more instore or online!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Season Four is officially open! We're back with big feelings, player‑movement grief, winter sport brilliance and a still-burning (though maybe ever so slighty quenched by recent events) ice hockey obsession. From pure joy to a very public fumble, this episode is a reminder of how quickly sport can give you everything — and take it away just as fast.   Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. SHOP Furniture, Bedding, TVs, Fridges, Vacuums, Laptops, Mobiles and more instore or online!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dear listeners, we’re starting Season 4 exactly how we mean to go on — with an icon, a champion, and a certified third good sport. This week, we're joined by Nina Kennedy, Australia’s greatest ever female pole vaulter and the woman who quite literally stood on top of the world in Paris. We talk champagne rituals, manifesting Olympic dreams, and why success doesn’t actually change the things that matter most.   Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. SHOP Furniture, Bedding, TVs, Fridges, Vacuums, Laptops, Mobiles and more instore or online!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s the final stop on our Unofficial Green & Gold journey, and what a way to go out. We're wrapping up Australia’s most successful Winter Games ever, celebrating a medal haul that exceeded all expectations — and delivered plenty of moments that had us yelling at the TV, crying on the couch, and doing some extremely loose medal‑table maths. Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. Shop in store or online for the best brands, range and prices Two Good Sports, Australian Radio Network Pty Ltd and its related bodies corporate are not sponsors of, associated with, approved by or affiliated with the Paris Olympic Games (the “Games”), the International Olympic Committee, the Australian Olympic Committee or any of the owners of the rights in the Games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We sit down with Jana Pittman: two‑time world champion, four‑time Commonwealth champion, Summer and Winter Games athlete, Aussie bobsled trailblazer, and current medical doctor.Jana takes us inside what it really takes to represent your country across two different Games, two vastly different sports, and multiple phases of life — all while raising six kids and studying medicine. Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. Shop in store or online for the best brands, range and prices Two Good Sports, Australian Radio Network Pty Ltd and its related bodies corporate are not sponsors of, associated with, approved by or affiliated with the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games (the “Games”), the International Olympic Committee, the Australian Olympic Committee or any of the owners of the rights in the Games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Five days in, Australia’s medal tally is still sitting on zero — but if you think that means nothing’s happened, think again. This episode has everything: heartbreak, hope, chaos, scandal, romance, injuries, style takes, and one Norwegian man who absolutely did not read the room.   Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. Shop in store or online for the best brands, range and prices Two Good Sports, Australian Radio Network Pty Ltd and its related bodies corporate are not sponsors of, associated with, approved by or affiliated with the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games (the “Games”), the International Olympic Committee, the Australian Olympic Committee or any of the owners of the rights in the Games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two Good Sports is back with another unofficial green-and-gold dive into the Winter Games and what an opening weekend it’s been. We recap the very Italian opening ceremony, the chaos, the glamour, the Mariah‑Carey‑adjacent energy, the logistical quirks, and, of course, which athletes set the tone for Australia’s campaign. Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. Shop in store or online for the best brands, range and prices Two Good Sports, Australian Radio Network Pty Ltd and its related bodies corporate are not sponsors of, associated with, approved by or affiliated with the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games (the “Games”), the International Olympic Committee, the Australian Olympic Committee or any of the owners of the rights in the Games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're back early for this special, unofficial Green and Gold edition. We set the stage for the upcoming action in Italy, breaking down the biggest storylines, emerging narratives and green‑and‑gold moments to look out for as the Games get underway. From early standouts to form lines across Milano and Cortina, this preview gets listeners ready for the weeks ahead. Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. Shop in store or online for the best brands, range and prices Two Good Sports, Australian Radio Network Pty Ltd and its related bodies corporate are not sponsors of, associated with, approved by or affiliated with the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games (the “Games”), the International Olympic Committee, the Australian Olympic Committee or any of the owners of the rights in the Games.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Live from the AO

Live from the AO

2026-01-1628:49

In this very special live episode of Two Good Sports, we're kicking off the season early from the heart of the Australian Open! We're lucky enough to be joined on stage by Jordan Smith, the breakout star of the One Point Slam, who opens up about his incredible journey from local Sydney tournaments to Rod Laver Arena — and winning a point against the world number one worth $1 million.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Georgie is officially unhinged. The Brisbane Broncos are through to the NRL grand final and she’s treating it like her own personal victory lap. Abby’s been strong-armed into a Broncos beanie, the merch has taken over the studio, and somehow matches have appeared on the desk…  This week’s Two Good Sports is a season finale rollercoaster.   Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. Shop in store or online for the best brands, range and prices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s Grand Final Week and Two Good Sports is running on fumes, lunch invites (zero), and a surprise detour… to the Crown Penthouse with Brownlow Medalist Matt Rowell.   Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. Shop in store or online for the best brands, range and prices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on Two Good Sports, we're deep diving into the greatest rugby league match Georgie has ever seen and unpacking the AFL finals chaos, including why Bailey Smith might be your favourite villain. And finally, the most important news: Robert Irwin can DANCE.   Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. Shop in store or online for the best brands, range and prices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Filling in for Abby this week is multi-sport tragic, TikTok legend and all-round delight Lavender Baj. Together, we dive into the NRL finals with gusto (and a few grudges), debate club culture at the Broncos, relive the joy of Lachy Ilias’ dancing, and wonder: could the Bulldogs–Panthers grand final be the cultural moment of the season?   Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. Shop in store or online for the best brands, range and prices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From Wimbledon dreams on her childhood bedroom wall to Slam finals and a chapter in Ash Barty’s memoir, Casey Dellacqua has done it all. In this episode, Georgie and Abby catch up with the tennis legend, commentator, mum of three, and all-around gem.   Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. Shop in store or online for the best brands, range and prices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From Taylor Swift’s engagement meltdown to Abbey's birthday, this week’s episode is full of love, laughter and a whole lot of glitter. But it’s also a landmark moment for Aussie sport - we reflect on former Eagle Mitch Brown’s brave step as the first openly bisexual AFL player, and what it means for the game and beyond. Plus: Carlos Alcaraz’s buzzcut disaster (thanks, bro), and a little existential birthday therapy along the way.Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. Shop in store or online for the best brands, range and prices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Georgie and Abbey dive deep into the fallout from Izak Rankine's homophobic slur - a story that’s shaking the AFL on the eve of finals. With special guest Kate McCarthy, they unpack the culture that still allows this language to surface, the AFL’s mixed messaging on zero tolerance, and what it means for fans who feel left out of the game they love. Plus: the best and worst of player initiations, why Remember the Titans still holds up, and the rise of AFLW’s unstoppable force, Zippy Fish.   Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. Shop in store or online for the best brands, range and prices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In a week where sport and pop culture collide harder than a contested mark, we welcome AFL CEO Andrew Dillon for an unfiltered chat. From the months long negotiation to land Snoop Dogg as the Grand Final pre-show act, to why he believes this year’s AFLW season will showcase the most exciting talent yet, Dillon lifts the lid on the stories behind the headlines. Georgie and Abbey also detour into Taylor Swift’s new album announcement (and the campaign to get her on the MCG stage), dissect a baby-caused tennis drama, and share some eyebrow-raising behind-the-scenes tales from past grand final acts.Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. Shop in store or online for the best brands, range and prices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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