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The Soda Room
by The Soda Room
The real stories behind some of the biggest names in the game.
Episodes
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#36 Sam Powell-Pepper
Sam Powell-Pepper is loved by Port Adelaide fans for his passion and uncompromising approach to his footy. He’s about to return from a second knee reconstruction and shares the mental and physical battles he’s fought to get himself ready. Despite his tough exterior, Sam is a big softie behind...
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#35 Reuben Kaye
Reuben Kaye is a cabaret marvel armed with a powerhouse voice, razor-sharp wit and enough sequins to light up the MCG. Reuben is a comedic raconteur and brilliant artist who leaves his audiences laughing, gasping and screaming for more. As he prepares to launch this year’s Adelaide Cabaret…
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#34 Sam Jacobs
Sam Jacobs is a Crows fan favourite, he’s a triple Showdown medallist and made the all Australian squad three times. The big ruckman started his footy journey with Carlton and finished it off with the Giants, and in between he played 184 games for Adelaide. The country boy from Ardrossan is now...
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#33 Gary Window
Gary Window is one of footy’s great characters… a super player, with a larger-than-life persona. Gaz was captain of Central District’s first ever SANFL game, its first state representative and first Magarey Medalist in 1965. His passion and enthusiasm was infectious when he became a great media...
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#32 Steven Trigg
A football prodigy signed to Carlton as a school boy and made captain of Central District at just 21, Steven Trigg has just about done it all in our great game. After finishing his playing days at North Adelaide, Triggy coached Sturt, worked in the media, and made his mark as an administrator...
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#31 Anna Liptak
Anna Liptak is the poster girl for creating a business that allows her to do what she loves… travelling the world running marathons. Although, it hasn’t all been smooth running, Anna was one of the first South Australians to get covid. The pandemic didn’t just damage her health, it also destroyed...
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#30 Adelaide Fringe Live with Tim Rogers, Tom Gleeson, Peter Rowsthorn and Georgie Carroll
This episode was recorded in front of a live audience in the Garden of Unearthly Delights at the 2026 Adelaide Fringe festival. The guest line up is incredible, featuring You Am I frontman Tim Rogers, and comedy stars Tom Gleeson, Pete Rowsthorn and Georgie Carroll.
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#29 Kevin Kropinyeri
Kevin Kropinyeri is a much loved and highly respected comedian, artist and speaker. He’s the father of AFL star Kozzy Kropinyeri-Pickett. Kev’s childhood was marred by domestic violence, alcoholism and cruelty. As a young man he was locked up in three different states and struggled to find his…
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#28 Nathan Bassett
Nathan Bassett played footy with a passion and desperation that was clearly evident to everyone who saw him terrorise AFL forwards. A fan favourite of the Crows faithful, Bass turned his hand to coaching after playing 210 games, and quickly transformed Norwood into a SANFL powerhouse with back to...
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#27 Orazio Fantasia
Orazio Fantasia was one of the AFL’s most exciting and dynamic small forwards. Watching him pounce on the ball and snap a major with his uncanny goal sense was an absolute delight for many Essendon, Port and Carlton lovers. Raz played in a SANFL flag for Norwood in just his 4th senior game. Now…
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#26 Tim Rogers
Tim Rogers is one of Australian music’s most charismatic and influential artists. The ‘You Am I’ frontman not only writes and sings timeless classics, he’s an accomplished actor and author, pulls a great beer behind the bar and still bowls off a long run at the Snake Pit for the Taradale Taipans....
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#25 Duncan Welgemoed
Fire, flavour and ferocious passion! Duncan Welgemoed shares his extraordinary story. He grew up in a violent and transformative South Africa, honed his craft in hostile kitchens in the UK, before finding love and a new home in Adelaide. Duncan's award-winning restaurant Africola is the…
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#24 Cooper Spillane
After being born without one of the two bones in his lower left leg, Cooper endured countless painful operations and procedures throughout his first 12 years. As it became harder and harder for him to keep playing basketball, the sport he loves, Cooper stunned parents Renee and Matt when he told...
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#23 Phil Smyth (Part 2)
Phil Smyth is a bone fide Australian sporting legend. The basketball great has a super impressive CV that boasts more than 350 games with the Boomers, appearances at 4 Olympics and 5 World Champs, plus 6 NBL titles as a player and coach. However, his influence goes well beyond the court, ‘The...
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#23 Phil Smyth (Part 1)
Phil Smyth is a bone fide Australian sporting legend. The basketball great has a super impressive CV that boasts more than 350 games with the Boomers, appearances at 4 Olympics and 5 World Champs, plus 6 NBL titles as a player and coach. However, his influence goes well beyond the court, ‘The...
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#22 Michelle Buxton
Coming from a long line of academics, professionals and general all-round ground breakers, Michelle Buxton is living a remarkable life. Starting out as an accountant and stockbroker, Michelle searched for something more fulfilling and pivoted into entertainment and the arts. Along with husband...
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#21 Darren Reeves
From NSW-born international cricket hopeful to Port Adelaide assistant coach in Australia's highest profile sporting competition, Darren Reeves is leading a remarkable life. He smashed international bowlers around the park in India and then turned his focus to coaching Aussie Rules football where...
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#20 Paul Vasileff (Part 2)
From making dresses out of wrapping paper at the age of three to showcasing his magnificent collections on the world stage, Paul Vasileff's journey so far is nothing short of remarkable. His label, Paulo Sebastian, is worn by some of the biggest stars on the planet, yet Australia's king of…
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#20 Paul Vasileff (Part 1)
From making dresses out of wrapping paper at the age of three to showcasing his magnificent collections on the world stage, Paul Vasileff's journey so far is nothing short of remarkable. His label, Paulo Sebastian, is worn by some of the biggest stars on the planet, yet Australia's king of…
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#19 Ian & Seb Steel
Ian & Seb Steel Ian Steel is the founder of ‘Kickstart for Kids’. A charity he created more than a decade ago to provide breakfast at schools for children doing it tough. It has since evolved into a host of fantastic programs and services that give kids the support they need to get a great start…
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#18 Jess Stenson
As a 13 year old, Jess Stenson and her family sat in the stands at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. At that moment, Jess decided that she wanted to represent Australia. Twelve years on, she lined up in green and gold on the start line of the marathon at the London Olympics. Jess has since added a…
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#17 Kellie Gardner & Jeremy Finlayson
Kellie Gardner is one of the most courageous and selfless people I’ve ever had the privilege of meeting. Less than 18 months ago, Kellie and her fiancé, Port Adelaide footballer Jeremy Finlayson had the world at their feet. They’d just become parents to little Sophia and relocated from Sydney to...
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#16 Mark Woodforde
Tennis great Mark Woodforde is part of Aussie folklore. Alongside Todd Woodbridge, ‘The Woodies’ formed one of the most enduring and iconic partnerships in the sport’s history. Beyond that, Mark was also a world class singles player, reaching a top 20 ranking and chalked many wins against legends...
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#15 Victoria Azarenka
Victoria Azarenka has a great affinity with Australia. She's won a pair of grand slam singles titles at Melbourne Park, mixed doubles crowns at the French and US Opens and Olympic gold in London. In this chat, Vichka generously opens up about motherhood, inspiring a generation of youngsters,...
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#14 Sir Andy Murray
Sir Andy Murray is a bona fide tennis superstar. His impressive CV includes 3 grand slam titles, a pair of Olympic gold medals and a drought-breaking Davis Cup title alongside brother Jamie. He bravely overcame a debilitating hip injury to return to the ATP tour. In fact it's near a miracle that...
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#13 Thanasi Kokkinakis
Thanasi Kokkinakis not only has one of the great names in world sport, he is also a very funny, authentic and engaging young man. He had a rapid rise to fame as a tennis teen then was rocked by a heap of injuries. Thanasi braverly opens up about his battles with anxiety and how he has found peace...
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#12 Golf Gods
Meet Dale Smedley and Shaun Trevillian aka the Golf Gods. A couple of Aussie tradies (a glazier and a plumber) who threw in their day jobs to realise a dream. The self-confessed 'hackers' have created a multi-million dollar company by celebrating the fun side of golf. Their edgy range of apparel,...
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#11 Zak Butters & Connor Rozee
Zak Butters and Connor Rozee are a couple of young Port Adelaide FC stars that are making their marks on the national stage. At 22 years old, they’ve each had 4 years in the AFL system. Classy Connor picked up his first All-Australian nod this year and claimed Port’s best and fairest award. While...
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#10 Marjorie Jackson Nelson
Marjorie Jackson-Nelson is a national treasure. She became Australia's first female Olympic gold medalist when she blitzed the field in the 100metre sprint at the 1952 Helsinki games. Marjorie is a humble champion and on the 70th anniversary of her dual gold medal feats she shares her remarkable...
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#9 Dr. Charlie Teo
Dr. Charlie Teo is renowned for performing intricate and complex brain surgeries that others have called inoperable. He is a pioneer in one of the most demanding and challenging jobs on the planet - neurosurgery. In this chat Charlie is raw, unfiltered and vulnerable as he talks about what it…
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#8 John Platten
John Platten, aka the Rat, is one of footy’s greatest and most decorated players. One of 9 kids, he grew up in Adelaide’s tough north, dominated for Central District FC then headed across the border to become a superstar with the dominant Hawks. The Rat played with enormous courage and sustained...
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#7 Kyle Chalmers
It takes enormous courage to show vulnerability and Kyle Chalmers is bloody courageous. This is an honest and open chat from the Olympic gold medalist who took the world by storm as an 18 year old when he won 100 freestyle in Rio. He has battled a heart condition and a pair of dodgy shoulders and...
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#6 Jack Trengove
At Just 20 years of age Jack Trengove was named captain of the Melbourne Football Club, the youngest skipper in history. A highly skilled and dynamic player, he was quickly struck down by a foot injury that would play havoc with his career. Courageously, he took the adversity within his stride…
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#5 Travis Head
Travis Head has fast become a key member of the Australian test cricket team. He was named player of the series in the Ashes after belting a couple of swashbuckling tons. Fatherhood is his next challenge now that he and Jess are celebrating the recent arrival of little Milla. Travis has overcome...
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#4 Mark Mickan
Mark Mickan was the Brisbane Bears first skipper and also won the Crows inaugural club champion award. He coached West Adelaide to a SANFL premiership 32 years after he missed out on a flag with the same club through injury. Mark is now fighting Parkinson's disease with enormous courage and...
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#3 Chris McDermott
Chris McDermott was the Crows inspirational inaugural skipper and also an absolute superstar for Glenelg in the SANFL. His courage and leadership on field was legendary and since hanging up the boots he has raised millions of dollars to help kids through his charity, Little Heroes. 'Bone' as he…
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#2 Chelsea Randall
Chelsea Randall has quickly become one of the trailblazers of the AFLW. The triple premiership Crows skipper has been voted the League's Most Courageous player a remarkable four times. She's not only a brilliant footballer, she is an authentic and inspiring human being. Chels demonstrates…
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#1 Travis Boak
Travis Boak is the heart and soul of the Port Adelaide football club. His level of consistency over 300-plus games is remarkable and there's still plenty of footy left in the humble superstar. He has overcome enormous adversity throughout his life and his vulnerability and honesty during this...
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