Just Havin a Crack
Welcome to Just Havin a Crack. A podcast series where we talk to people who have a great story to tell. The real story sometimes lies beneath the surface. We talk profession, life and everything in between. Some guests may be more recognisable than others, but all their stories are just as important.
Episodes
118 episodes
Title: Episode 113 - John Millman "Game Set & Match"
In this riveting episode of "Just Havin' a Crack," Blakey & Banger dive deep into the world of professional tennis with none other than the remarkable John Millman. With a career marked by sheer determination and unwavering passion, Millman...
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Episode 113
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EP 112 Chris Dittmar "Four walls, Squash Racket, Rubber ball"
Welcome to this episode of Just Havin a CrackChris Dittmar, in addition to his squash career, is known for his work as a commentator in both squash and Australian rules football. After retiring from professional squash, Dittmar transi...
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Episode 112
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EP 111 Daryl Elliot Green "Shot Twice"
On this episode of Just Havin' a Crack, our guest Daryl Elliot Green takes us into a world most of us just take for granted.Daryl, while serving as a police officer was called to a regular job in the Northside of Brisbane. A situation...
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Episode 111
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EP 110 Danny McMaster "I was Roger Moore"
Welcome to this weeks episode of Just Havin a Crack. This week's gues is impressionist and comedian Danny McMaster.Danny was a talented footballer growing up in the pub life with his dad "Wallaby" Bob McMaster.Dannys career span an era ...
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Episode 110
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EP 109 Leigh Drennan "We've Got the Chocolates"
This week's guest on episode 109 of Just Havin a Crack features Leigh Drennan.Leigh is a very popular figure in Brisbane Club cricket and along with his brother Mitch and Andrew Gode host the very popular podcast series We've got the ch...
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Episode 109
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EP 108 Peter McWhinney "Putt For Dough"
Happy new year, welcome to this episode of Just Havin a Crack.Our guest on this episode is Professional Golfer and Cricketer Peter McWhinney.A country lad from the Darling Downs in Queensland till his family moved to rural NSW P...
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Episode 108
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EP 106 Mike Procter "Mandela"
Welcome to this episode of Just Havin a Crack. This week's guest is South African all-rounder, coach, and match Referee Mike Procter.Mike growing up in Durban was drawn to all sports but cricket won out.Mike rose to the top of his g...
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Episode 106
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EP 105 David Smerdon "Check Mate"
Welcome to this episode of Just Havin a Crack.Our Guest is David Smerdon Grand Master Chess player.David at the time was one of only three Grand Master classified from Australia. Hear how Dave was a move away from beating the wo...
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Episode 105
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EP 104 Rob Brown "Seriously Funny"
This week's guest on Just Havin a Crack is comedian Rob Brown.It would be fair to say that life experiences have given Rob a whole repertoire of material for his comedy routines.Difficult upbringing, corrections services officer...
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Episode 104
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Ep 103 Ray Phillips "Opportunity Knocks"
Welcome to this episode of Just Havin a Crack.Today's guest Ray Phillps has lived a fortunate life. A life where his love of cricket has taken him to places he never thought were possible.Growing up in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, Ray...
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Episode 103
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Ep 102 Lachie "Hank" Ferguson "CTE"
Welcome to this episode of Just Havin a Crack.Today's guest has led an interesting life, sliding doors life you could say.Lachie "Hank ( to his American Friends)" Ferguson has had a fortunate yet challenging life.Rugby h...
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Episode 102
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EP 101 Evan Bancroft "Rabaul"
Welcome to this episode of Just Havin a Crack.Today we get to share our stories a little more. Banger as you may be aware was living in Rabaul for the early part of his life.Today Banger tells his story of his time in PNG.
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Episode 101
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EP 100 Ian Chappell "CHAPPELLI"
Welcome to this episode of Just Havin a Crack.With a quick single we bring up our 100th episode of the podcast. Today's guest was one of the most forthright Australian Captains, commentators and lovers of cricket to ever don the baggy g...
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Episode 100
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EP 99 Pat Welsh "Sliding Doors"
Welcome to this episode of Just Havin a Crack.Today we speak to journalist Pat Welsh. Growing up in Bundaberg Pat was living the life of a country kid in a great family unit.An opportunity to work at the Courier Mail eventually ...
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EP 98 Chris Walker "I'm Just Me"
Welcome to this episode of #JustHavinaCrack. This week we have Queensland Rep and Nrl star Chris Walker.Chris opens up on his NRL career starting with the Broncos and then moving to Sydney clubs and back to the Gold Coast.C...
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Episode 98
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EP 97 Luke Feldman "New Ball Cop"
In this episode of Just Havin a Crack, the boys sit down with Qld Bull's and Police Officer Luke Feldman.Luke was a country kid loving his cricket in far north Qld. Policing was his family's legacy and cricket was his passion.Lu...
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Episode 97
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57:28
EP 96 Matt Scullion "Shoot the Moon"
Welcome to this episode of Just Havin a Crack.This week the boys chat to Australiana Singer-Songwriter Matty Scullion.Matt has worked with all the big names in the Australian music scene and in particular the country music scene.Nam...
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Episode 96
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1:11:36
Ep 95 Dennis Waight "Calypso Kings"
In this episode of Just Havin a Crack we dive into one of the greatest sporting teams in history. The West Indian cricket teams of the late '70s, '80s and '90s were a powerhouse in world cricket. Ferocious fast bowlers, Cavelier batsma...
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Episode 95
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EP 94 David Falkenmire "The Twill & The Willow"
Welcome to this episode of Just Havin a Crack. Today's guest David Falkenmire, was a very talented up and coming cricketer. Representing NSW colts with the great Len Pascoe.David was a typical country kid, residing in Tamwo...
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Episode 94
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1:13:54
EP 93 Toutai Kefu "Family Faith Footy"
Welcome to this week's episode of Just Havin a Crack. Today's guest Toutai Kefu was a hard uncompromising player at number 8 in the halcyon days of Australian Rugby. Our last Bledisloe series victory over the All Blacks, 2 World Cu...
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Episode 93
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EP 92 Gary Cosier "Bangers Bunny"
This week on Just Havin a Crack we speak to an international cricketer, Gary Cosier.You may remember Gary was featured on the mini-series HOWZAT as one of the few current Australian players not to receive a contract in the World Serie...
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Episode 92
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EP 91 Damian Browne "Hands & Heals"
On this episode of Just Havin a Crack we catch up with retired Jockey Damian Browne. Damian was one of the most respected Horsemen in Australia, riding some of the best horses in Australia and the world.Starting in Christch...
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Episode 91
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46:49
EP 90 Mikey Webb "Auslan My Language"
Episode 90 features Auslan Coder Mikey Webb. What is Auslan? Auslan is people that communicate with their hands as the majority of them are deaf.Growing up in a family predominantly deaf, Mikey's first language is signing. ...
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Episode 90
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Ep 89 Dan & Ed "A Conversation Starter"
In this episode of Just Havin a Crack we speak to the boys from a new funky workwear brand Trade Mutt.These two Aussie Larkin's were not satisfied with just being tradesmen, they wanted more. Working during the day and plan...
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Episode 89
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