This is Your Journey
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.
Sports
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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.
47 min
2
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, before reliving the 2011 triumph that cemented his place among Australia’s greatest sporting figures.
51 min
3
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 with at Ajax and PSV Eindhoven, qualification for the 2006 World Cup, their efforts at that tournament and the 2010 World Cup, and he finished by discussing his move to the A-League at the twilight of his career.
71 min
4
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, and more.
41 min
5
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 career best form he experienced at the Kangaroos, how it felt watching the Dogs' premiership in 2016, his decision to join the Cats at the end of 2020, the four losing preliminary finals he played in, and more.
39 min
6
Jack Grimes
46 min
7
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.
40 min
8
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 impressions he made at the club, and his star teammate turned coach Nathan Buckley about what's led to his legendary status in the game.
44 min
9
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. He then spoke about his relationship with Ken Hinkley, the close losses they experienced in September, the way he was umpired throughout his career, and much more.
43 min
10
North Melbourne 1996 Premiership Special
North Melbourne premiership heroes Denis Pagan, Corey McKernan, Anthony Rock and David King joined Sammy Edmund for a chat about their incredible season in 1996 that saw them beat the Sydney Swans in the Grand Final.
49 min
11
Ray Chamberlain
AFL umpiring great Ray Chamberlain joins Sammy Edmund!
50 min
12
Jeff Horn
39 min
13
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 during his time as CEO, the Adelaide Oval redevelopment, the timing of the Grand Final, and more.
49 min
14
Mark Williams
38 min
15
State of Origin Special
Victoria chairman of selectors Garry Lyon, Western Australia superstar Gary Buckenara, South Australia icon ⁠@Cornesy12⁠ and Tasmania gun Alastair Lynch all join Sam Edmund for a look back at the State of Origin's Glory Days!
47 min
16
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.
50 min
17
This is your Journey - Luke Breust
Hawthorn legend Luke Breust joined Sammy for this week's edition of 'This is your Journey'!
43 min
18
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'!
40 min
19
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 Australia, and his Test century at Lords in 1972. He also spoke about the bowling of Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson, his experience coaching India, the infamous underarm ball against New Zealand, and more.
45 min
20
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 mum on his career. He then spoke about the challenges of his early days in the industry, his near death experience before the Olympic Games in 2008, his commentary commandments, his favourite broadcasters in Australia and overseas, and more.
41 min
21
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 win in Perth, the years following their triumph, the decision to retire last year, and more.
43 min
22
This is your Journey - Brodie Smith
41 min
23
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. He then spoke about playing under Robert Walls at the Brisbane Bears, their merger with Fitzroy, how he ended up at Fremantle, his retirement in 2001, his coaching career, and more.
39 min
24
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 Fitzroy, his Norm Smith medal win in 2001, their continued success in 2002 and 2003, his decision to retire after the 2004 Grand Final loss, and more.
41 min
25
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 Roos and John Longmire, his decision to retire in 2014, and his continued love for the club.
36 min