Episodes

  • #37 Liam O'Connor | Spins, wins, and grins
    Jun 7 2026

    This week I am joined by former WA state cricketer and BBL champion Liam O'Connor. This was a super fun chat to have as Liam had plenty of stories to share during his time at this level, but also had plenty of banter to match it. He shares about his time at WA cricket, shifting over to Adelaide to play in the Big Bash, and how he has now transitioned into life post cricket with his young family. Such a fun episode to record, I hope you all enjoy this one!

    As always, I love you all xox


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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • SNIPS | Xavier Ellis: Knowing when to make the big changes
    May 31 2026

    This weeks M&M Snip is from my chat with Xavier and his decision to move away from his home state to have a fresh start on the other side of the country with another AFL team. This one resonated with myself and I am sure many of you listening as well.

    Be sure to go back and listen to the full episode with Xavier as he had many other stories to share with his time in the AFL.

    As akways, ily all xox

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    7 mins
  • #36 Xavier Ellis | From premierships to primetime radio
    May 25 2026

    I am joined by premiership player and breakfast radio star Xavier Ellis this episode. He speaks all about his time at Hawthorn before transitioning over to West Coast, the feeling of playing on the big stage and winning a premiership, and how he managed to make his way onto breakfast radio. Xavier was so much fun to speak with and just an even better human being. Loved recording this episode and I hope you enjoy listening.

    As always, ily all xox


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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • SNIPS | Alex Cleary: Why I chose to run a marathon in Antarctica
    May 19 2026

    This weeks M&M Snip is from my chat with Alex about how he decided to run a marathon in Antarctica. After a friend of his changed something in their life, this sparked something in Alex's head to decide he needs to go outside of his comfort zone.


    Be sure to go back and listen to the full episode with Alex as this was only one of many great stories he had to share.


    As always, ily all xox

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    5 mins
  • #35 Alex Cleary | The hardest of Harry's
    May 11 2026

    This week I am joined by Alex Cleary to talk all things ultra running, Hardcore Harry's, and podcasting. Originally from a small rural town in Queensland, Alex has made his way to Melbourne to tackle the next adventure in his life. Along the way he has had several battles that led him into the ultra running space where he found his love for extreme challenges. This was such an insightful chat into a young man's mind and where his journey has taken him. If you haven't been following Alex before this, you will definitely be his biggest fan after it.


    As always, ily all xox


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    1 hr and 1 min
  • SNIPS | Emma O'Driscoll: A change in perspective
    Apr 5 2026

    This weeks M&M Snip is from my chat with Emma about how her brother suffered a concussion during a training session which caused a permanent brain injury. Although quite traumatic for not only her brother but the entire family, this changed the way Emma views her way in playing the game she loves.

    Be sure to go back and listen to the full episode with Emma. This was only one of many moments I thoroughly enjoyed speaking to her about.

    As always, ily all xox

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    7 mins
  • #34 Emma O'Driscoll | Bringing the energy on and off the field
    Mar 29 2026

    Emma joins me this week to talk all about what her journey in the AFLW has been like. A country girl by heart, she has had the opportunity to play for the Fremantle Dockers for the last 7 years which has allowed her to travel the country playing the sport she loves. She speaks about how her rise to the AFLW was different from others, the competitiveness and love her family has towards each other, along with the many tangents we go on. If you haven't heard much about Emma before, you will absolutely fall in love with her by the end of this episode

    As always, ily all xox

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    E: mattandmates@gmail.com

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • SNIPS | Jack Crago: Honest Reviews
    Mar 24 2026

    This week's M&M Snip is from my chat with Jack about how he manages to keep the review of his shoe's as honest as he can even when he has different brands reaching out to try out their shoes.

    Be sure to go back and listen to the whole episode if you have the time as Jack's love for running shoes has helped many people get interested in the sport and start their journey.

    As always, ily xox

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    8 mins