PODCAST · sports
Under The Surface with Anneli Maley
by NBL Media
Join professional basketball player Anneli Maley as she dives into players stories, experiences and struggles, to really discover who we are underneath basketball.This is Under The Surface, with Anneli Maley.
Episodes
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My Love For 3x3 and Mindset Heading Into WNBA Training Camp - Basketball.com.au Interviews Anneli Maley
Anneli Maley sits down with Bec Cole on behalf of Basketball.com.au to discuss her 3x3 Asia Cup Gold Medal, the love of the 3x3 game, her experience with the Chicago Sky and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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27 | Marcus Lee - Celebrating Pride Round
The NBL’s Champion Pride Round is back in 2025 and Marcus Lee joins Anneli to discuss the Round, what basketball as a safe and inclusive place does for the community and he also touches on some experiences of what it feels like to not fit into certain situations. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:00…
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26 | Matt Kenyon - The Person, Not The Athlete
Matt Kenyon from the South East Melbourne Phoenix opens up about the struggles and questions we all face, whether that’s as a person or in your career as an athlete. Matt talks about his shift in mindset when it comes to basketball, the importance of journalling and meditation when it comes to…
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25 | Finnbar Maley - Forging My Own Path in AFL
Anneli sits down with little bro Finnbar to talk his burgeoning AFL career at North Melbourne. His path from working multiple jobs whilst studying to winning a Premiership before being selected second in last years Rookie Draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Solo | I Got Emotional Thinking About The Growth of Women’s Basketball
HoopsFest was a great thing for many reasons, but one of those was what it did to highlight the women’s game and continue to grow it. Anneli speaks about her first WNBL experiences, being in small stadiums with little crowds to now, where young teammates of hers got to play their first game at…
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24 | Post-Olympics Insight With Marena Whittle - What I Am, What I Am Not
Anneli Maley and Marena Whittle are fresh off a rollercoaster, emotional Olympics run with their 3x3 basketball side the Gangurrus. The highs, the lows, the mixed feelings after making history, becoming Olympians, but falling short of their ultimate goal is a very tricky thing to balance. Anneli...
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Solo | I’m Here To Tell You To… Love Yourself
Self love and self worth is a challenging thing for many. Sometimes you have so much love and positivity to give to others that you forget to give it to yourself! Ask your circle of people to tell you what they love about you, and then write a list, it helps. This is Under The Surface, with…
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23 | Maddie Sturt - My CrossFit Journey
4 x CrossFit Games Athlete Maddie Sturt joins the podcast! Maddie talks about how she discovered CrossFit, what it now means to her and the ins and outs of being a CrossFit athlete including diet, training, strategy and life outside of the gym. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Solo | Drop The Anchor!
Let’s all stop and ‘drop the anchor’. An exercise to make us feel present and relaxed in the moment. Anneli was taught this by her psychologist and still uses it to this day. It’s a short exercise in 3 steps: Acknowledging, Connecting and Engaging. Give it a go! This is Under The Surface, with...
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22 | Sophie Cachia - An Honest & Open Conversation (Under The Surface)
Sophie Cachia (Sophie Shaw) opens up about life in the spotlight, her online presence, her brands and passion for women in sport. This honest conversation touches on a lot of real life things and issues we all face / hear about. Thanks for jumping on, Soph! This is Under The Surface, with Anneli...
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Solo | How To Deal With Failure
Failure is such a strong word and strong way of dealing with situations. Anneli talks about her experiences with failure and in particular, learning to trust the process and making sure failures aren’t determined by outcomes alone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Solo | My Journaling Journey
Journaling is something that has become more and more popular in recent years but finding the method of journalling that works best for you is key. Anneli talks about her initial struggles with it to now, the way she journals and her experiences with it. This is Under The Surface, with Anneli...
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21 | Jo Lual Acuil Jr. - Resilience (Under The Surface)
Jo Lual Acuil Jr, NBL star for Melbourne United, gives us an honest and raw insight into everything that he has been through in life. Some serious challenges along the way where he was literally fighting to survive has made him realise that basketball adversity isn’t real adversity. Fleeing South...
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Solo | NBL Pride Round & Inclusion (Under The Surface)
The NBL's Champion Pride Round is an important one to many and Anneli talks about what it means to her and the LGBTIQA+ community. Inclusion, creating a safe space for everyone, being yourself, how Anneli came out to her friends and family - this is an insight into it all. See...
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20 | Bryce Cotton - The Two Sides Of Me (Under The Surface)
Everyone knows Bryce Cotton the basketball player but even he admits that Bryce Cotton the person is a bit of a “mystery man”. Bryce gives us a great insight into who he is and explains that often there is seemingly two sides to him. Many see the quiet, professional side but there’s a different,...
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Solo | Managing Anxiety (Under The Surface)
Managing anxiety is a tricky thing to navigate and Anneli talks through 3 ways she deals with it before and after games. Comparing anxiety to excitement, circuit breakers and telling people you are anxious about something. These are all topics discussed in our latest solo episode. This is Under…
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19 | Sara Blicavs - Overwhelm With Niceness (Under The Surface)
A wholesome and energetic chat of the best kind with basketball and all round star Sara Blicavs. It’s basically a fantastic coffee chat between two friends, just recorded, if we’re being honest. Anneli and Sara touch on Sara’s clothing brand Sara Kristi (check them out), her fascinating insight...
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Solo | How To Deal With Comparison (Under The Surface)
In the most wholesome studio setup Anneli heads down to the beach with her dog Loki and answers a fan question about how to deal with comparison in a professional and athlete sense. Hello and welcome to Under The Surface Solo’s! A series of short episodes to talk about ongoing life situations…
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18 | Jay Crouch - The 8th Fittest Man On Earth (Under The Surface)
The 8th fittest man on earth, a CrossFit athlete, Reebok athlete, Jay Crouch joins us live from the Reebok Studio to talk about his journey to ‘fitness fame’, the mindset it takes to be a CrossFit athlete, the dedication and everything in between. Jay explains that sometimes it literally does…
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17 | Kelsey Browne - Under The Surface
She’s a Netball stud, singer, media analyst and overall just a great person who has had to overcome some challenges recently that she never would have predicted. Kelsey Browne talks about her Netball journey, what the future holds in that regard and how she’s simply running towards anything that...
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16 | Maddy Prespakis - Under The Surface
AFLW star, Essendon Bombers fan as a youngster turned Essendon Bombers player, dog lover, potential DJ, Maddy Prespakis joins the show! She talks about growing up with women's football on the rise, her journey to becoming an AFLW player, her interests outside of sport, how important the mental…
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15 | Alice Kunek - Under The Surface
We welcome in with open arms Alice Kunek to the studio. Hear all about her European upbringing, what Australia means to her on and off the court (shoutout to the Opals) and almost most importantly she talks about the art of enjoying the game of basketball and realising there’s a whole lot more to...
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14 | Ben Ayre - Under The Surface
Now playing in his home town of South East Melbourne, Ben Ayre talks about his journey to the NBL and the key points in his life that got him there. Including treating training as “his game”, being a gym rat, playing overseas, not caring about the bright lights of being a pro and how everything…
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13 | David Stiff - Under The Surface
From 6-time NBL Champion to a present day Psychologist, this episode with David Stiff is a truly fascinating one. David and Anneli have some really interesting discussions about the highs and lows of sport, mindset, as well as talking through Anneli's experiences over the past few months…
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12 | Angus Glover - Under The Surface
Angus Glover is a brilliant and inspirational story. Angus' basketball career has had literally everything, from the massive highs of 2 X NBL championships to the excruciating lows of three torn ACL injuries. This is a story of resilience, bravery and never letting go of your dream... no matter...
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11 | Jade Melbourne - Under The Surface
We swoop in and catch up with Jade Melbourne right before she jets off to the WNBA to play for the Seattle Storm. Everyone knows Jade for her fun, contagious energy but we learn more about Jade in this episode, what motivates her, what she does in her down time, and reflecting on what has already...
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10 | Damon Lowery - Under The Surface
Welcome in Damon Lowery, NBL Champion, Anneli's 3x3 Basketball Coach and recently turned fitness fanatic as he takes us through his regular "missions" that he has no choice but to complete. Damon gives us a great insight into his mindset, his growth as a person and talks to us about how he got to...
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09 | Lexi Rodgers - Under The Surface
Meet Lexi Rodgers, a Transgender athlete who shares her remarkable and brave story about finding herself, the challenges and confusion along the journey, to now, as she tries to find her way in the sport she loves, basketball. There were many steps along the way that Lexi shares, including the...
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08 | Marena Whittle - Under The Surface
It's a special co-host episode with none other than Marena Whittle who is not only Anneli's partner but a WNBL/3x3 gun and is also the perfect one to help highlight some of Anneli's journey and insights as well as us being able to dive into her story too. This one was fun (it was always going to...
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07 | Monique Conti - Under The Surface
Being a professional in any sport is impressive but being a professional in two sports... that's something only a handful can say they are and Monique Conti is one of those. What's life like as a dual athlete? Mon talks us through her football and basketball careers as well as everything that…
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06 | Cayla George - Under The Surface
The fantastic Cayla George is in the studio but she's not the only one! The adorable Pearl (Cayla's daughter) joins her mother as she discusses how motherhood has affected her, the unique background to how Pearl came into her life and much more including only getting better with age as a…
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05 | Junior Madut - Under The Surface
Born in South Sudan, grew up in Sydney, college in Hawaii and now playing for the South East Melbourne Phoenix in the NBL. Junior Madut has had quite the pathway to becoming a professional basketball player and he talks about those life lessons and learnings along the way. From the rude awakening...
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04 | Penina Davidson - Under The Surface
Penina Davidson, New Zealand basketballer for the Melbourne Boomers, takes a seat opposite Anneli Maley and opens up about her life lessons and discoveries away from the court. Including using art as an outlet, her challenges throughout her basketball journey, mental health and also her love of...
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03 | Rayjon Tucker - Under The Surface
Rayjon Tucker, known for his fiery competitive spirit on court, talks about his calm and warm nature off it. The Melbourne United guard speaks about what makes him the player and person he is, including how important his cousin (who he only just realised was related!) and family is to him, his…
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02 | Sam Froling - Under The Surface
Illawarra Hawks big man Sam Froling gives us an insight into his large basketball-talented family, almost choosing football, his lessons and learnings from a 10-month college career at Creighton and last but not least, how he wants people to view him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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01 | Mitch Creek - Under The Surface
NBL star from the South East Melbourne Phoenix, Mitch Creek, talks us through his journey as a youngster, his eye opening experiences firstly in the NBL and secondly in the NBA, and also shares his struggles and learnings along the way, both physically but mainly mentally. See...
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00 | Introduction to Under The Surface
Welcome to Under The Surface! Join professional basketball player Anneli Maley as she dives into players stories, experiences and struggles, to really discover who we are underneath basketball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join professional basketball player Anneli Maley as she dives into players stories, experiences and struggles, to really discover who we are underneath basketball.This is Under The Surface, with Anneli Maley.
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Join professional basketball player Anneli Maley as she dives into players stories, experiences and struggles, to really discover who we are underneath basketball.This is Under The Surface, with Anneli Maley.
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