PODCAST · sports
On Side
by Ryan
Our mission is to protect the health of athletes and the integrity of Australian sport. Our podcast provides listeners with an opportunity to learn about integrity issues through athletes, coaches and administrators talking about contemporary and historical moments.
Episodes
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Understanding the online risk landscape in sport | Online Safety in Sport
In this first episode of On Side’s Online Safety in Sport series, we unpack what’s changing in the digital environment and what it means for sport at every level. Online spaces are now an integral part of sport connecting athletes, clubs and fans like never before. But alongside these…
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Helping kids build body confidence in sport | Sport is for Every BODY
In Episode 1 of our Sport is for Every BODY mini-series, Olympic rhythmic gymnast Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva and Sport Integrity Australia’s Mat Sinclair share how parents can support their child’s body confidence in sport. Mat explains how SIA partnered with The Embrace Collective to develop...
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Past progress, future focus ft. Sport Integrity Australia CEO Dr Sarah Benson PSM
In this episode of On Side, we learn more about Dr Sarah Benson PSM, the new CEO of Sport Integrity Australia (SIA). Taking the reins in March this year, and in the fifth year of SIA operations, Dr Benson discusses how far the agency has come and priorities for the years ahead to protect sport...
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Clean or contaminated: the truth about sports supplements
While the sport supplement market might be thriving, the use of supplements can destroy an athlete’s career. Supplement manufacturers often use omissions or alternative names to lure buyers in and create the illusion of a clean substance. When in fact many contain substances that are prohibited…
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Basketball & beyond: Lauren Jackson’s play for equity & inclusion in sport
In this episode of On Side we’re joined by one of Australia's greatest sporting legends, Lauren Jackson – a five-time Olympian, WNBL and WNBA champion, and global icon in basketball. Lauren has not only dominated on the court but continues to make a lasting impact off the court. We talk with…
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From positive test to positive influence: meet Cassie Fien
Our Athlete Advisory Group (AAG) plays a vital role informing the strategic direction and shaping education strategies of the agency. Through their collective lived experience, they provide insights into the pressures and influences that can threaten the integrity of sport, and how we can better...
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Collaboration the key to combatting drugs in sport (ft. WADA & ORADO members)
How do we stop or curb the use of Performance and Image Enhancing drugs in sport? In the fight to keep sport clean, safe and fair, shutting down illicit drug production and distribution has become a task that requires a multidisciplinary approach. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is pushing...
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The science behind SIA: Celebrating International Day of Women & Girls in Science (ft. Dr Gema Payne)
Guest: Dr Gemma Payne (Assistant Director, Science & Medicine) Today (11 February) is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. It’s a time for the team at Sport Integrity Australia to reflect on the important work of women in this field. This year’s theme is: Unpacking STEM Careers: Her...
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Why swimming in the integrity lane matters – Swimming Australia's innovative approach
Guests: Swimming Australia's Integrity Manager Lydia Scott and Swimming Australia's Complaints and Compliance Manager Scott Elliott Investing in integrity is crucial for the long-term sustainability of sport, but sadly it’s not the subject everyone in sport ‘wants’ to discuss. With more than 90...
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Going global: Au Revoir to anti-doping stalwart Darren Mullaly
This month the team at Sport Integrity Australia bid farewell to our Deputy CEO of Strategy and International Engagement Darren Mullaly as he packs up a rich history in Australian sport taking on the role of Government Relations Director at the World Anti-Doping Agency. Darren has much to…
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From grassroots to Paris ft. Anna Meares and Sarah Kenny
This episode of our podcast On Side talks to champion cyclist Anna Meares, Australia’s new Chef de Mission for the Paris Olympic Games, and Sport Integrity Australia’s Advisory Council Chair Sarah Kenny. They discuss the importance of embedding integrity in sport, how to create a safe environment...
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Play the Aussie Way ft. Ellie Cole, Cal Bruton & Harry
This episode of our podcast On Side talks to Play the Aussie Way campaign ambassadors, NBL legend Cal Bruton, Ellie Cole, Australia’s most decorated female Paralympian, and young soccer player Harry about the culture shift they hope to lead. While Playing the Aussie Way means something slightly...
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Calling time: Life after sport ft. Joshua Bruce, Petria Thomas & Ben Hardy
Hosted by Tim Gavel, in this week’s program we explore life after sport and how hard it is for athletes to find their niche. We talk to AFL forward Josh Bruce, who retired near the end of the AFL season, 3-time Olympic gold medallist, swimmer, Petria Thomas, and Ben Hardy, an Olympian and former...
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The battle within – speaking up about mental health, ft Craig Hamilton and Georgia Ridler
Mental Health Awareness Month (October) encourages all of us to think about our mental health and wellbeing. In this episode of On Side, we talk about mental health, the impact and how we can make mental health and wellbeing a priority in sport. We are joined by former ABC sports broadcaster and...
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Building the Matildas’ legacy with Michelle Heyman
Former Matilda Michelle Heyman is featured in the latest episode of our podcast On Side. Michelle played for Australia 61 times between 2010-2018, booting 20 goals before a series of injuries forced her to retire from international duties in 2019. When Cortnee Vine’s penalty kick hit the back of...
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The evolution of Para sport w/ Ella Sabljak and Richard Nicholson
The latest episode of our podcast On Side explores the evolution of Paralympic sport in Australia. It also discusses the need to include Paralympic voices in the decision making, along with the role Paralympic sport can play as a vehicle for greater social inclusion and to understanding…
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Safeguarding our sport: collaboration for impact w/ Prof. Daryl Higgins, Kait McNamara & Emma Gardner
The latest episode of our podcast On Side looks at the issue of safeguarding participants of sport. It discusses the findings of the Australian Child Maltreatment Study and what it means for sport, and the work done as a result of Sport Integrity Australia’s review of the Western Australian...
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The Gamechangers: race, inclusion and education with Patrick Johnson & Caitlin Basset
Former Olympic sprinter Patrick Johnson has joined Sport Integrity Australia as a Safety and Culture Advisor to ensure our responses are appropriate and informed. In this edition of On Side, Patrick talks about his role in helping to develop an agency and a sporting landscape that is culturally...
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Sport on notice ft. legal experts Richard Young and Adair Donaldson
In the latest episode of our podcast On Side, esteemed lawyers Richard Young and Adair Donaldson provide incredible insights into their roles, including on anti-doping and abuse cases.
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A global discussion: supplements in sport and the education challenges
Guests: Dr Sian Clancy, Alexis Cooper, Kelsa Ferguson, Cassie Fien and Nick Paterson In this episode of On Side we discuss the dangers of supplements and the importance of education in anti-doping to prevent inadvertent doping due to supplements.
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Preventing a paradise for cheats with WADA president Witold Bańka (ft. Ben Sandford & Bronwen Knox)
On this episode we sit down with the president of the World Anti-Doping Agency Witold Bańka, as well as WADA's Athlete Committee Chair Ben Sanford and 4 x Olympian and Integrity Manager for boxing, judo and taekwondo Bronwen Knox.
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The science behind anti-doping ft. Dr Naomi Speers, Rima Chakrabarty, and Dr Laura Lallenec
In this episode of On Side, our host Tim Gavel talks to some of Sport Integrity Australia’s science and medicine experts - Chief Science Officer Dr Naomi Speers, Science Officer Rima Chakrabarty and Medical Advisor Dr Laura Lallenec.
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Raising the athlete voice: ft. Bronwen Downie, Jonathan Goerlach and Blake Gaudry
In this episode of On Side, join Tim Gavel as he chats to three of our Athlete Advisory Group (AAG) members - former Olympic rower Bronwen Downie, Paralympic triathlete Jonathan Goerlach and Blake Gaudry, a dual Olympic trampolinist.
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Birmingham bound: The golden hopeful and the cool auntie with Ellie Cole and Daniela Di Toro
In this episode of On Side, join Tim Gavel as he chats to Ellie and Daniela as they train for the Commonwealth Games which starts on 28 July – one for the last time, the other the first.
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Making his mark - from AFL to AAG with Eric Mackenzie (ft. Petria Thomas)
Former West Coast Eagles captain Eric Mackenzie has been announced as the latest member of Sport Integrity Australia’s Athlete Advisory Group.
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Brenton Rickard: low level, maximum difficulty (ft. Dr Naomi Speers)
Australian swimmer Brenton Rickard’s world was turned upside down when a retest of a urine sample taken at the 2012 London Olympics returned a “low-level” positive result.
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Clean and Gold: Chris Nunn and Ahmed Kelly
This episode of Clean and Gold celebrates the Paralympic Games – an event that is so often referred to as “more than sport”. Hosted by Tim Gavel and three-time Olympic gold medallist Petria Thomas, this edition features Paralympic mentor and former Australian head coach Chris Nunn and Paralympic...
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Clean and Gold: Raelene Boyle, Bronwen Knox and Milly Tapper
Hosted by Tim Gavel and three-time Olympic gold medallist Petria Thomas, this blockbuster edition of our Clean And Gold series features champion sprinter Raelene Boyle, four-time Olympian Bronwen Knox and dual Olympic and Paralympic table tennis player Milly Tapper. Raelene burst on to the scene…
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Clean and Gold: Chris Bond and Kim Brennan (Crow)
Hosted by Tim Gavel and three-time Olympic gold medallist Petria Thomas, this Clean And Gold episode features two-time Paralympic gold medallist Chris Bond and Olympic gold medallist Kim Brennan (nee Crow). Bond, who was 19 when he was diagnosed with a rare form of leukaemia which resulted in...
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Clean And Gold: Anna Meares and Curtis McGrath
At On Side we are celebrating the impending Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo with a special Clean and Gold series. Hosted by Tim Gavel and three-time Olympic gold medallist Petria Thomas, our Clean And Gold series features some of Australia’s Olympic and Paralympic greats about their Olympic...
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Abuse, bribes and pressure: a ref’s calling with Ben Williams, Kasey Badger & Grant Jones
Players, coaches, commentators, fans ... when you’re a match official, everyone has an opinion about your performance on the field. In the latest episode of On Side we talk to retired Australian football referee Ben Williams, who had a 25-year career in the sport, NRL touch judge Kasey Badger…
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Concussion: The knock-on effect with Peter FitzSimons, Prof. Alan Pearce & Michael Milton
There is growing evidence that multiple concussions may increase the risk of experiencing a range of diseases and cognitive impairments later in life. In latest episode of On Side we talk to former Wallabies player Peter FitzSimons, whose personal crusade against concussion started 15 years ago,...
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Taking the gender out of ability with Kate Palmer, Cara Honeychurch and Tracey Menzies
The dearth of women in leadership and in high performance coaching roles is still a problem in sport. In latest episode of On Side we talk to former Sport Australia CEO Kate Palmer on the gulf in parity that still exists in high performance sport and what needs to be done to help women transition...
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Sport and mental health with Mary Spillane, Rachael Sporn and Daniel Kowalski
One in three elite athletes report experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression at some time during or post their sporting career. In the seventh and latest episode of On Side, we examine the prevalence of mental health issues in sport, sports’ duty of care to ensure the wellbeing of athletes...
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On Side Highlights 2 ft. Dr David Hughes, Michael Roeger, Steve Jackson & Cassie Fien
This highlight edition of our podcast On Side features our chat with AIS Chief Medical Officer Dr David Hughes on inclusion in sport following last year’s release of the Guidelines for the inclusion of transgender and gender diverse people in sport. Dr Hughes says transgender and gender diversity...
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On Side Highlights ft. Michael Gallagher, Carrie Graf, Eloise Wellings, Madeline Hills & Katrina Fanning
In this highlight edition of our podcast On Side we take a peek at some of the best interviews so far. This includes our chat with 2008 and 2012 Paralympic cycling gold medallist Michael Gallagher. Prior to the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games, Gallagher tested positive for recombinant erythropoietin...
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Changing the game with Belinda Clark, Bec Goddard and Chris Butler
Cricket icon Belinda Clark has blazed her way into the record books and is just as fearless off the field, paving a way for women in sport. In the sixth and latest episode of On Side Clark, the first player, male or female, to score a double century in a one-dayer, talks about the highlights of…
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Thrills, spills and more, with Caroline Buchanan, John Aloisi and Chad Perris
A self-confessed adrenaline addict with the injuries to prove it – Caroline Buchanan is held together by bolts, wires, plates … you name it. For a decade this eight-time World Champion was at the top, but is now in unfamiliar territory - as the underdog. In the fifth and latest episode of On…
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Equality: a past, present and future perspective, with Carrie Graf, Keely Froling, Heather McKay
Guests: Eloise Wellings, Madeline Hills, Michael Crooks, Carrie Graf, Keely Froling & Heather McKay How far has women’s sport come? Events like Australia's Twenty20 World Cup with a crowd of 90,000 in March suggest a long way. In episode four of our Sport Integrity Australia podcast ‘On Side’, we...
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Setbacks, the lure of gold, and the “greatest” league final with Michael Roeger
Guests: Jessica Hansen, Steve Jackson & Michael Roeger Ever since he was a young boy growing up in Langhorne Creek, three-time Paralympian Michael Roeger has dreamed of winning gold for his country. In Sport Integrity Australia’s third edition of its podcast ‘On Side’ Michael talks about the…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Our mission is to protect the health of athletes and the integrity of Australian sport.
Our podcast provides listeners with an opportunity to learn about integrity issues through athletes, coaches and administrators talking about contemporary and historical moments.
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Ryan
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Our mission is to protect the health of athletes and the integrity of Australian sport. Our podcast provides listeners with an opportunity to learn about integrity issues through athletes, coaches and administrators talking about contemporary and historical moments.
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