Sporting Max Podcast
1) Brad Lloyd: Inside Carlton, Pressure, and the Reality of List Management | #230
In episode 230, Max sits down with former Carlton General Manager of Football Brad Lloyd! Brad takes us through what it’s really like running an AFL club at the highest level - from the inside. We un...Show More
2) Ashes Second Test Wrap with Peter Lalor
Australia are 2–0 up in the Ashes and heading to Adelaide in a position of real authority while England are left searching for answers as Bazball comes under its heaviest scrutiny yet. I sat down wit...Show More
3) Ashes Second Test Wrap with Code Sports' Daniel Cherny
Australia tighten their grip on the Ashes, and the second test has shifted the series from intrigue to authority. Bazball, once the great disruptor, is now being labelled dead - exposed by pressure, p...Show More
4) Damien Taylor: The Science of Leadership & High-Performance Culture | #229
In episode 229, Max chats with high-performance and leadership expert Damien Taylor! Damian takes us through through purpose, values, and what makes great teams tick. He breaks down why preparation bu...Show More
5) Daniel Pratt: Leadership, West Coast's 2018 Flag & the Bulldogs’ 2026 Blueprint | #228
In episode 228, Max chats with Western Bulldogs Assistant Coach Daniel Pratt! Daniel takes us through his coaching trip to the US - spending time with the Cleveland Browns, Guardians, Cavs, Detroit Li...Show More
6) Ashes First Test Wrap with Bryce McGain
Australia takes a 1–0 lead in the Ashes, and the first Test in Perth had everything - chaos, brilliance, and a statement performance from Mitchell Starc that puts him within touching distance of Wasim...Show More
7) Max Abbott: Inside the Stars’ Push for BBL15 | #227
In episode 227, Max chats with Melbourne Stars GM Max Abbott! Max takes us through how the club managed to retain a core of superstars in Haris Rauf and Tom Curran, the strong start to the WBBL season...Show More
8) Phil Merriman: Inside West Coast’s High-Performance Program & Youth Development | #226
In episode 226, Max chats with West Coast Eagles High Performance Manager Phil Merriman! Phil takes us inside his move from Fremantle over the off-season, why West Coast is one of the most exciting yo...Show More
9) Jamie Maddocks: Inside West Coast’s Rebuild & the Future of the Eagles | #225
In episode 125, Max chats with West Coast Eagles Head of Development Jamie Maddocks! Jamie shares the expectations for the year ahead and what a successful 2026 looks like for the Eagles. We dive into...Show More
10) Gavin Kirkman: Inside the Future of Australian Golf | #224
In episode 224, Max chats with the CEO of PGA Australia Gavin Kirkman! Gavin shares his journey from starting out in retail, to working at Royal Pines on the Gold Coast, and eventually stepping into ...Show More