Skip to content
Real Talk podcast artwork

PODCAST · news

Real Talk

by Katie Brown

This is Real Talk with real people without the bs. Join Australian Sports Broadcaster Katie Brown, as she dives into sport and life with some of the biggest names down under! A fun, easy-listening podcast for the PEOPLE! Proudly supported by Shane & Athena at Workplace Law https://www.workplacelaw.com.auFind out more at www.realtalkmedia.com.au Instagram @realtalksportmedia_

Publisher-supplied feed metadata · PodParley refreshed Apr 9, 2026 · Source feed

Episodes

  1. EP25 - Jaclyn Narracott

    Sliding head first, down an ice track, moving at speeds of more than 135km/h, call her crazy - Jaclyn Narracott thrives on the ice! Jaclyn is the first Australian to lead a World Cup sliding event, the first Australian to win a World Cup sliding event and the first Australian to win a medal in a...

  2. EP24 - Monique Murphy

    Monique Murphy fell from a fifth storey apartment in 2014...but how it happened was one of disbelief. Monique's life changed forever, but this Paralympic silver medalist is making the most of it! You will laugh and you will cry and you will most definitely feel inspired. This Real Talker also...

  3. EP23 - Mick Baines

    Real Talk takes a real medical perspective this week on what could use some TLC in the women's sporting space - with a focus on NRLW. There is one huge criticism revealed that needs attention, now! BaiMed CEO, Founder and Physiotherapist Mick Baines is heavily involved across many women's sports...

  4. EP22 - Taliqua Clancy & Mariafe Artacho del Solar

    Meet Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho del Solar, Australia's Tokyo 2020 Beach Volleyball Olympic Silver Medallists! But who are they? And how did they get here? It was like the pairing was meant to be... two very different lives and the stars aligned to create the Queens of the Beach who are…

    more
  5. EP21 - Erin Lorenzini

    If you're looking for a pick-me-up and in need of some inspiration, meet elite athlete Erin Lorenzini. From WNBL, AFLW, becoming the GM of Operations for Cricket NSW, studying an MBA oh and also being a mother of two, Erin is riding the rollercoaster of life and making the most of every minute!...

  6. EP20 - Alicia Fistonich 'Her Roar'

    Meet Alicia Fistonich, Founder of Her Roar - a movement which is empowering girls and women in the sport and health and fitness industry. But why all the hard work? Well this Mad Scientist was born to create change! Find out WHO Alicia is, WHAT Her Roar is and WHY it's a big deal! Her Roar's…

    more
  7. EP19 - Belle Dawes & Jesse Wardlaw

    Energy + vibes = Brisbane Lions duo Belle Dawes and Jesse Wardlaw! Two premiership winning AFLW champions speak to Real Talk about The Sistergood, they take us back to the 2021 big dance, why the AFLW is ready for expansion and their journeys to get to the top! This episode was one big party full...

  8. EP18 - Brad Donald

    Initially Brad Donald was disappointed by his first women's coaching gig, but the now Australian Jillaroos Head Coach has opened up on Real Talk about the defining moment in his career, the highs and lows of women's rugby league, the dramas of postponement in 2021, where the game really need...

  9. EP17 - Krystal Rota

    A Warrior on and off the football field, meet Krystal Rota - Kiwi Fern, Maori All Star, Newcastle Knights Club Captain and proud mother of Nikayla and La Ricco. Nikayla suffers from a rare kidney disease, which is an emotional rollercoaster for the whole family, but Rota continues the footy grind...

  10. EP16 - Ronaldo Mulitalo

    Cronulla Sharks flyer Ronaldo Mulitalo is the Real Talker of the week and in this episode, we go off field! So much has been said about his Queensland Origin controversy, but we dive into the 22 year old's life outside of rugby league. He speaks about how his South Auckland days shaped his life,...

  11. EP15 - Gretel Bueta

    Australian Diamond and Queensland Firebirds star Gretel Bueta burst onto the netball scene known for her famous layup and unorthodox playing style. The 28 year old has returned to the International stage after giving birth to beautiful Bobby and her story attracted plenty of headlines at the...

  12. EP14 - Millie Boyle

    Real Talk is back with a bang or in this case, Millie Boyle! The Australian, NSW and Broncos forward found herself in the headlines last year, but Katie caught up with the country girl ahead of her SAS Australia debut and return to the NRLW season. The pair discuss Millie's passion for helping...

  13. Debbie Lee: the story of denial and determination that saw AFL's first female Hall of Famer

    Deb Lee has done it all. On and off the footy field. And in 2021 the 304 gamer became the first WOMAN inducted into AFL's Hall of Fame. Many people including myself see Deb as a superhero - a game changer - but under that cape there's a woman who denied her identity until recently. Big thank you…

    more
  14. Her Way: Editor, athlete and game changer. Meet the 11 year old making moves!

    She speaks and instantly you smile and want to support. Abbie is only 11 years old, but don't let her age fool you. The Sydney-based editor and young athlete is wise beyond her years and within a month has created 'Her Way', a magazine promoting women's sports. Yes, she's a game changer.

  15. Holly Hazlewood: the transgender NRL employee who found freedom from being brave

    Holly Hazlewood was living two half lives. Man during the week, woman on the weekend. But finally Holly addressed the continuous 'silent screaming' and is now fulfilling a life, lie free. Incredibly moving story that Real Talk hopes could help someone else who is suffering in silence.

  16. Charlotte Scanlan: the brutal reality for 7 brave Knights in the NRLW

    Imagine being told you can't go home and then every day after that anxiously waiting to find out when you might be able to go home... That's the reality for 7 Newcastle Knights and 1 Gold Coast Titan currently stranded in Australia. The treatment of these NRLW players is becoming increasingly…

    more
  17. Kennedy Cherrington: welcome to your NRLW education class with a side of sass

    FACT OR CAP? NRLW drama continues, Parramatta Eels recruit and New South Wales forward Kennedy Cherrington joined me for a Q & A to inform and educate... and of course brought her A grade attitude!

  18. BONUS EPISODE: Ali, Allana and myself have real talks about the recent NRLW dramas

    Wrap your head around what is happening in Australia's elite women's rugby league competition. Australian, Queensland and Brisbane Broncos Captain Ali Brigginshaw joins former Australian Jillaroo now commentator Allana Ferguson and myself communicate what has unfolded in the NRLW. The lack of...

  19. MSCL UP: What? Who? Meet the mastermind on a mission!

    MSCL UP. Remember the brand and let me introduce you to Maddy Richie. A proud Gamilaroi woman, she's an entrepreneur, a registered nurse, artist, fiancé and mother. Maddy and her partner Asher created MSCL UP with a vision of combing fitness, health, education and a hope of giving back to the...

  20. Elsie Albert: female rugby league numbers triple in PNG thanks to this trailblazer

    If you want to meet a woman creating a positive influence on a developing nation... look no further than PNG Orchids Captain Elsie Albert. Female footy numbers have incredibly tripled in ONE year, following the 25-year-old's NRLW debut in 2020. And it doesn't end there, this proud St George...

  21. Stephan Rochecouste: dreams, demons & a disability

    Stephan Rochecouste played wheelchair rugby league and tennis for Australia, a Wests Tigers foundation player and also a model! Stephan Rochecouste has achieved accolades only most can dream of, but living with a disability, the 26-year-old shares his earlier struggles to fend off demons and find...

  22. Shiray Kaka: Gold medalist explains 'that' IG post and how it sparked a crucial conversation

    New Zealand Rugby 7's gold medalist Shiray Kaka's recent Instagram post spoke about the difficult decision she faces - continue her sporting career OR start a family... her words grabbed the attention of thousands around the world and the 26-year-old tells Real Talk host Katie Brown which way she...

  23. Kelvin Wright: Why WSOO doesn't need expanding, but the NRLW does

    In this episode of Real Talk, Broncos two-time premiership winning coach, Kelvin Wright gives us an insight into Brisbane's dominate success, why he continues to coach in the women's space and gives Katie his thoughts on State of Origin and NRLW expansion.

  24. Hannah Southwell: how she'll make footy a fairer game for females

    A triple-Australian sports representative and RLPA's first ever female Director Hannah Southwell speaks to Real Talk Host Katie Brown on why she took the gig at 22, how she can help influence a fairer Collective Bargaining Agreement next year, where the women's game needs to improve, her reaction...

  25. Liz Clay: Liz Clay: how resilience and a rooftop D&M drove the Aussie hurdler to an Olympic debut

    Liz Clay has a brutal injury list, but the Australian 100m hurdler will stop at nothing to achieve her dreams and after a top 10 performance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, she's already preparing for the final in Paris. The 26-year-old replays "that semi-final race" back to Real Talk host Katie...

  26. Ali Brigginshaw: the GOAT of rugby league, whether you want to believe it or not

    There's a moment Ali Brigginshaw experienced as an 11-year-old that continues to motivate her even two decades on. The female footy GOAT tells Katie Brown in the first ever episode of Real Talk why she didn't think she would ever be a captain, why she plays the game despite not earning the male...

  27. Real Talk with Katie Brown - trailer

    Welcome to Real Talk - your home of raw and relevant sports content with your host, Katie Brown.

Type above to search every episode's transcript for a word or phrase. Matches are scoped to this podcast.

Searching…

We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.

No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.

Showing of matches

No topics indexed yet for this podcast.

Loading reviews...

ABOUT THIS SHOW

This is Real Talk with real people without the bs. Join Australian Sports Broadcaster Katie Brown, as she dives into sport and life with some of the biggest names down under! A fun, easy-listening podcast for the PEOPLE! Proudly supported by Shane & Athena at Workplace Law https://www.workplacelaw.com.auFind out more at www.realtalkmedia.com.au Instagram @realtalksportmedia_

HOSTED BY

Katie Brown

CATEGORIES

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Real Talk have?

Real Talk currently has 27 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Real Talk about?

This is Real Talk with real people without the bs. Join Australian Sports Broadcaster Katie Brown, as she dives into sport and life with some of the biggest names down under! A fun, easy-listening podcast for the PEOPLE! Proudly supported by Shane & Athena at Workplace Law...

How often does Real Talk release new episodes?

Real Talk has 27 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

Where can I listen to Real Talk?

You can listen to Real Talk on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.

Who hosts Real Talk?

Real Talk is created and hosted by Katie Brown.
URL copied to clipboard!