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This is Your Journey

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This is Your Journey for Tobin Brother Funerals - celebrating lives. Hosted by Sam Edmund. Airing on 1116 SEN, profiling Australia's sporting greats on and off the field.

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Episodes

  1. Chadd Sayers

    Chadd Sayers sits down with Sam Edmund to retrace his remarkable rise from Adelaide grade cricket to becoming one of South Australia’s most prolific bowlers, overcoming repeated selection setbacks before finally earning his baggy green. He also takes listeners inside Australia’s infamous 2018…

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  2. David Taggart

    Former Group 1-winning jockey David Taggart joins Sam Edmund to reflect on a remarkable racing career spanning more than 800 victories, triumphs on the biggest stages and a successful stint in Macau, while sharing colourful stories of the horses, trainers and fellow riders who shaped his journey....

  3. Luke Shuey

    Luke Shuey joins Sam Edmund to reflect on the resilience that shaped his remarkable West Coast journey, from moving across the country as a teenager and enduring devastating family loss and a brutal run of injuries to becoming a premiership player, Norm Smith medallist and one of the Eagles’...

  4. Jason Johannisen

    Jason Johannisen joins Sam Edmund to retrace a remarkable football path, from South Africa and Perth to becoming a Western Bulldogs premiership hero. JJ opens up on the belief, resilience and unforgettable moments behind the Dogs’ 2016 flag, including Grand Final day, his Norm Smith Medal and the...

  5. Darren Bennett

    Darren Bennett joins Sam Edmund to reflect on his remarkable journey from an injury-plagued AFL career with West Coast and Melbourne to becoming a two-time Pro Bowl punter and San Diego Chargers Hall of Famer. He shares the chance moments that changed his life, the enduring influence of his…

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  6. Peter Bell

    Fremantle great and two-time North Melbourne premiership player Peter Bell joins Sam Edmund to reflect on his extraordinary journey from being adopted in South Korea and raised in country Western Australia to becoming one of football’s most respected players and leaders. He opens up about being…

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  7. Mark Neeld

    Former Geelong and Richmond player, and ex-Melbourne coach Mark Neeld joins Sam Edmund to reflect on a football life shaped by opportunity, turbulence, hard lessons and resilience. From his early days at St Joseph’s and Kardinia Park to four flags at Ocean Grove, a premiership-winning...

  8. Steph Chiocci

    Steph Chiocci joins Sammy to reflect on her path from Diamond Creek to becoming Collingwood’s inaugural AFLW captain and one of the competition’s foundation figures. She opens up on the growth of the women’s game, the sacrifices required, her move to St Kilda, career-ending injury, and life after...

  9. Callan Ward

    Former Bulldog and inaugural GWS Giants co-captain Callan Ward joins Sammy to reflect on a career built on courage, loyalty and resilience, from his unlikely draft rise and tough early lessons at the Dogs to helping build the Giants from the ground up. Ward opens up on the life-changing move to...

  10. Neil Balme

    Neil Balme joins Sam Edmund for to reflect on a remarkable football life as a Richmond premiership player, innovative coach, revered administrator and trusted mentor. Across a wide-ranging conversation, Balme opens up on old-school toughness, the power of care and empowerment, building…

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  11. Dylan Grimes

    Three-time Richmond premiership defender Dylan Grimes joins Sam Edmund to reflect on a career built on resilience, humility and defensive excellence, from being overlooked in the draft and battling repeated injuries to becoming an All-Australian, Jack Dyer Medallist and Tigers co-captain. Grimes...

  12. Guy McKenna

    Guy McKenna reflects on his extraordinary football journey, from becoming one of West Coast’s greatest half-back flankers to coaching the newly formed Gold Coast Suns and the hard lessons that came with building an AFL club from scratch. In a wide-ranging and entertaining chat, he opens up on Ken...

  13. Grant Thomas

    Sam Edmund sits down with former St Kilda player and coach Grant Thomas for a frank and wide-ranging conversation about family, football, leadership and the uncompromising path that shaped his life in and out of the game. From his early days in Frankston and rise through the Saints, to the…

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  14. David Schwarz

    Melbourne hall of famer David Schwarz joins Sammy for an honest look back at the talent, trauma, injuries and resilience that shaped his life and football career. "The Ox" opens up on childhood grief, gambling addiction, recovery and the work that now drives him to help others. Reach out to us -...

  15. Cadel Evans

    Cadel Evans joins Sam Edmund to reflect on the remarkable journey from a rugged, unconventional childhood and early mountain biking days to becoming Australia’s first Tour de France winner. He opens up on the setbacks, near misses, doping-era frustrations and self-belief that shaped his career,...

  16. Jason Culina

    Former Socceroos midfielder Jason Culina joined Sammy to speak about the Socceroos' campaign at this year's World Cup, what he does with himself now, his father Branko, how he was discovered by a Danish scout as a youngster and his move to Ajax. He then spoke about the calibre of players he was...

  17. Paul Wade

    Former Socceroos captain Paul Wade joined Sammy to speak about his upbringing in England and his family's decision to move to Australia when he was 11, playing for South Melbourne, his path to the national team, marking Diego Maradona in a World Cup qualifier in 1993, his battle with epilepsy…

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  18. Shaun Higgins

    Triple club star Shaun Higgins joined Sammy to speak about what he's up to now, how much he loved footy as a kid, getting drafted to the Bulldogs, the injuries that plagued him in the early years, and the decision to move to North Melbourne at the end of the 2014 season. He then spoke about the...

  19. Jack Grimes

    Former Melbourne captain Jack Grimes joined Sammy to speak about what he's up to now, his pathway to the Demons, the differences to his brother Dylan, and the club's decision to make him captain when he was 22 years old. He then spoke about the club's tanking scandal, the end to his career, why…

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  20. Neale Daniher Tribute

    After the passing of the legendary Neale Daniher, Sammy Edmund speaks to his former player Jeff White and his great friend and former FightMND CEO Bill Guest. And we also hear another former player in Garry Lyon, and his former teammates in Tim Watson and Gary O'Donnell. Reach out to us -...

  21. Scott Pendlebury Special

    After Scott Pendlebury broke the V/AFL record for games played last night, Sammy Edmund speaks to his brother Kris about their upbringing in Sale, former Collingwood recruiter Derek Hine about the decision to take him with Pick 5 in 2005, his former coach Mick Malthouse about the first…

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  22. Charlie Dixon

    Former Gold Coast and Port Adelaide key forward Charlie Dixon joined Sammy to speak about what he's up to after retirement, how challenging the end of his playing career was, his upbringing in Cairns, the early years at the Gold Coast Suns, and what led to him leaving the club for Port Adelaide.…

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  23. North Melbourne 1996 Premiership Special

    North Melbourne premiership heroes Denis Pagan, Corey McKernan, Anthony Rock and David King join Sammy Edmund for a chat about their incredible season in 1996 which saw them beat the Sydney Swans in the Grand Final. Reach out to us - ⁠[email protected]⁠ For Tobin Brothers Funerals…

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  24. Ray Chamberlain

    AFL umpiring great Ray Chamberlain joins Sammy Edmund! For Tobin Brothers Funerals - Celebrating Lives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  25. Jeff Horn

    Former World champion boxer Jeff Horn joined Sammy to speak about his decision to retire after his loss to Tim Tszyu in 2020, what he misses most from his boxing career, the work he's doing with younger Australians now, his upbringing in Brisbane, what led him to the boxing ring and how nervous…

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  26. Andrew Demetriou

    Former AFL CEO Andrew Demetriou joined Sammy in the studio to speak about how he's received by the public now, what he's most proud of from his tenure, the league's expansion into South East Queensland and Western Sydney, his upbringing in Pascoe Vale, his playing career, the biggest scandals...

  27. Mark Williams

    Port Adelaide premiership coach joins Sammy for a chat about his incredible playing and coaching career. Mark Williams' Champion Teams - championteams.com.au Precision Footballs - sherrin.com.au/precision-football Buy your MCG replica here - mymcg.com.au For Tobin Brothers Funerals - Celebrating...

  28. State of Origin Special

    Victoria chairman of selectors Garry Lyon, Western Australia superstar Gary Buckenara, South Australia icon Graham Cornes and Tasmania gun Alastair Lynch all join Sam Edmund for a look back at the State of Origin's Glory Days! For Tobin Brothers Funerals - Celebrating Lives. Learn more about your...

  29. This is your Journey - Mike Whitney

    Former Australian fast bowler Mike Whitney joined Sammy to speak about his unique path to the national side, the lifelong friendships he's made along the way, his TV career after cricket, his role in the survival of the South Sydney Rabbitohs, and much more. For Tobin Brothers Funerals -...

  30. This is your Journey - Luke Breust

    Hawthorn legend Luke Breust joined Sammy for this week's edition of 'This is your Journey'! For Tobin Brothers Funerals - Celebrating Lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  31. This is your Journey - Doug Bollinger

    Former Australian fast bowler Doug Bollinger joins Sammy to relive his career in this week's episode of 'This is your Journey'! For Tobin Brothers Funerals - Celebrating Lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  32. This is your Journey - Greg Chappell

    Australian cricket legend Greg Chappell joined Sammy to speak about his love of cricket, his fears for the future of Test cricket, his upbringing in Adelaide, the backyard battles with his brothers Ian and Trevor, the advice he got from Sir Donald Bradman in his early First Class days for South...

  33. This is your Journey - Matt Hill

    Leading sports commentator Matt Hill joined Sammy to speak about his love of commentary, the variety of sports he’s broadcasted, how he prepares for commentary, the challenge of calling the Melbourne Cup, his upbringing in Altona Meadows, why he wanted to be a broadcaster and the influence of his...

  34. This is your Journey - Ben Brown

    Melbourne premiership forward Ben Brown joined Sammy to speak about his current coaching gig with Essendon's AFLW team, his upbringing in Tasmania, the resilient path he took to the AFL and the success he had at North Melbourne before moving to the Demons. He also spoke about the 2021 Grand Final...

  35. This is your Journey - Brodie Smith

    Former Adelaide star Brodie Smith joined Sammy to speak about his decison to retire this year, his upbringing in Adelaide, his family’s passion for the Crows, his desire to be a one club player, his pathway to the AFL, his early years at West Lakes, making a preliminary final under Brenton...

  36. This is your Journey - Adrian Fletcher

    Star journeyman Adrian Fletcher joined Sammy to speak about the recent success of his son Jaspa, the involvement he's had in Jaspa's development, his upbringing in Glenorchy, his path to Geelong in the AFL, his move to St Kilda for the 1992 season and why his time at the Saints was short-lived.…

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  37. This is your Journey - Shaun Hart

    Brisbane triple premiership star Shaun Hart joined Sammy to speak about the Lions' recent success, what life looks like for him now, his interesting journey to the Brisbane Bears, and the start to his AFL career. He then spoke about the success of the team under Leigh Matthews after merging with...

  38. This is your Journey - Lewis Roberts-Thomson

    Sydney dual premiership star Lewis Roberts-Thomson joined Sammy for a chat about what he's doing in life now, his upbringing in New South Wales, his path to Swans, their drought-breaking premiership in 2005, and the second triumph in 2012. He also spoke about what it was like to play under Paul...

  39. This is your Journey - Michael Firrito

    Former North Melbourne stalwart Michael Firrito joins Sammy to speak about his upbringing and what he's up to now, his unique path to North Melbourne, his early years at the club and the legends he played alongside. He then spoke about the periods of success at the Kangaroos, their consecutive...

  40. This is your Journey - Carlton 1995 Premiership Special

    Carlton legends Stephen Kernahan and Greg Williams join Sam Edmund in the studio to re-live the Blues' 1995 premiership, 30 years on. For Tobin Brothers Funerals - Celebrating Lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  41. This is your Journey - Heath Scotland

    Former Carlton star Heath Scotland joined Sammy to speak about what he's up to now, his introduction to football, the early years at Collingwood, his relationship with Mick Malthouse, and their losses in the 2002 and 2003 Grand Finals. He then spoke about the move to the Blues, his form…

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  42. This is your Journey - Aussie Jones

    Former St Kilda star Aussie Jones joined Sammy to speak about what he's up to now, how much he watches the Saints, his path to getting drafted and the early years of his career. He then spoke about losing the 1997 Grand Final, his famous goal in that game, making two All-Australian teams, the…

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  43. This is your Journey - Jacqui Louder

    Sports psychologist Jacqui Louder joined Sammy to speak about what gives her satisfaction in her role, how athletes have changed in recent years, how she landed a job at North Melbourne, and how she tries to build trust in the environments she’s in. She also spoke about the difference between...

  44. This is your Journey - North Melbourne 1975 Premiership Special

    50 years on from their 1975 VFL premiership, North Melbourne legends Malcolm Blight and John Burns join Sammy to re-live the game against the Hawks, everything that led up to it, and the celebrations afterwards. For Tobin Brothers Funerals - Celebrating Lives. Learn more about your ad choices....

  45. This is your Journey - Matthew Stokes

    Geelong dual premiership star Matthew Stokes joined Sammy to speak about what he’s up to now, his upbringing in Darwin, his path to the Cats, his first year under Bomber Thompson, and their premiership glory in 2007. He then spoke about losing the 2008 decider, the sacrifice he made in 2009,...

  46. This is your Journey - David Zaharakis

    Former Essendon star David Zaharakis joined Sammy to speak about his new career as a triathlete, his efforts on Survivor, his upbringing, being drafted by Essendon, and his famous goal on ANZAC Day. He then spoke about his playing days under James Hird, how the club fell apart during the...

  47. This is your Journey - Mitch Wallis

    Former Western Bulldogs star Mitch Wallis joined Sammy to speak about what he's up to now, coming to the Dogs as a father-son pick, his road-safety advocacy, his friendship with Tom Liberatore, and his debut as the sub. He then spoke about having four different coaches in his first five years…

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  48. This is your Journey - Josh Kennedy

    Sydney Swans champion Josh Kennedy joined Sammy to chat about his upbringing in the famous Kennedy family, his arrival at Hawthorn, and the tough decision to leave the club. He then spoke about his arrival in the Harbour City, the 2012 Grand Final win, Adam Goodes' racism saga, losing the 2014…

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  49. This is your Journey - Tom Rockliff

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  50. This is your Journey - Andrew Swallow

    Former North Melbourne captain Andrew Swallow joined Sammy to speak about his current role on the club's board, his brother David's trials and tribulations at the Gold Coast Suns, and his pathway to the AFL from Western Australia. He then spoke about what led to him being named captain, the…

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This is Your Journey for Tobin Brother Funerals - celebrating lives. Hosted by Sam Edmund. Airing on 1116 SEN, profiling Australia's sporting greats on and off the field.

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