# episode max chats (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover episode max chats. Page: Feed: --- ## [Damian Cotter: Japan’s NBA Ambition, Yuki Kawamura & His Coaching Future | #266](https://soundcloud.com/user-913869824/damian-cotter-japans-nba) _2026-08-18 · Sporting Max_ In episode 266, Max chats with Australian basketball coach Damien Cotter! After spending the 2025-26 season on the coaching staff of the Chicago Bulls, Damien reflects on his time inside the NBA, working alongside Billy Donovan, coaching Josh Giddey, and the experiences that shaped an unforgettable year in Chicago. We dive into Giddey’s development throughout the season, what makes him such a… [Listen](https://chtbl.com/track/C778C5/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2383648365-user-913869824-damian-cotter-japans-nba.mp3) ## [Angus Glover: Three ACLs, Two Championships & the Comeback | #265](https://soundcloud.com/user-913869824/angus-glover-three-acls-two) _2026-08-13 · Sporting Max_ In episode 265, Max chats with South East Melbourne Phoenix star Angus Glover! From three ACL reconstructions and being told to retire from basketball to becoming a two-time NBL champion and representing the Australian Boomers, Angus reflects on the incredible highs and lows that have shaped his career. We dive into tearing his ACL at the Nike Hoop Summit, being surrounded by future NBA stars… [Listen](https://chtbl.com/track/C778C5/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2380801707-user-913869824-angus-glover-three-acls-two.mp3) ## [Claudia Brassard: Inside the Tasmania Jewels | #264](https://soundcloud.com/user-913869824/claudia-brassard-inside-the) _2026-08-03 · Sporting Max_ In episode 264, Max chats with inaugural Tasmania Jewels head coach Claudia Brassard! From representing Canada at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games to winning WNBL championships as both a player and coach, Claudia reflects on the experiences that have shaped one of the most respected coaching careers in Australian basketball. We dive into the opportunity to build the Tasmania Jewels from the ground… [Listen](https://chtbl.com/track/C778C5/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2374065056-user-913869824-claudia-brassard-inside-the.mp3) ## [Alicia Lucas: Inside Australia's Olympic Rugby Sevens Gold | #263](https://soundcloud.com/user-913869824/alicia-lucas-inside-australias) _2026-07-30 · Sporting Max_ In episode 263, Max chats with Australian Rugby Sevens legend and Olympic gold medallist Alicia Lucas! From growing up in Wagga Wagga to receiving a life-changing letter from Rugby Australia, Alicia reflects on her incredible journey from touch football to becoming one of Australia's most decorated Rugby Sevens players and an Olympic champion. We dive into Australia's historic Rio 2016 gold medal… [Listen](https://chtbl.com/track/C778C5/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2371278674-user-913869824-alicia-lucas-inside-australias.mp3) ## [Simon Madden: The Truth About Essendon's Future | #262](https://soundcloud.com/user-913869824/simon-madden-the-truth-about) _2026-07-27 · Sporting Max_ In episode 262, Max chats with Essendon legend Simon Madden! From debuting for Essendon as a 16-year-old to becoming one of the greatest players in AFL history, Simon reflects on the defining moments of his remarkable career, the lessons behind the Bombers' premiership dynasty, and what the club must do to return to sustained success. We dive into Essendon's coaching search, why James Hird should… [Listen](https://chtbl.com/track/C778C5/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2368491383-user-913869824-simon-madden-the-truth-about.mp3) ## [Damien Austin: How the Brisbane Lions Built a Dynasty | #261](https://soundcloud.com/user-913869824/damien-austin-how-the-brisbane) _2026-07-22 · Sporting Max_ In episode 261, Max chats with Brisbane Lions Head of High Performance Damian Austin. From rebuilding the Brisbane Lions into a premiership team to managing elite athletes through the biggest moments of their careers, Damian provides a rare insight into what it takes to build a high-performance environment in the AFL. We dive into the Lions' rise from the bottom of the ladder to the 2024… [Listen](https://chtbl.com/track/C778C5/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2365634057-user-913869824-damien-austin-how-the-brisbane.mp3) ## [Joel Khalu: Inside the Illawarra Hawks' Championship Culture | #260](https://soundcloud.com/user-913869824/joel-khalu-inside-the) _2026-07-15 · Sporting Max_ In episode 260, Max chats with Illawarra Hawks Assistant Coach Joel Khalu! From growing up in Cairns and discovering basketball as a teenager, to playing college basketball in the United States, leading programmes across Australia and Papua New Guinea, and helping guide the Illawarra Hawks to an NBL championship, Joel's journey is a remarkable story of persistence, leadership, and a lifelong… [Listen](https://chtbl.com/track/C778C5/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2361011363-user-913869824-joel-khalu-inside-the.mp3) ## [Lisa Willis: From the WNBA & Team USA to Coaching the New York Knicks | #259](https://soundcloud.com/user-913869824/lisa-willis-from-the-wnba-team) _2026-07-10 · Sporting Max_ In episode 259, Max chats with former WNBA star, Team USA gold medallist, UCLA legend, and former New York Knicks assistant coach Lisa Willis! From dominating high school basketball in California to becoming one of the greatest defenders in UCLA history, being selected fifth overall in the WNBA Draft, and representing Team USA on the international stage, Lisa's journey is one of relentless… [Listen](https://chtbl.com/track/C778C5/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2356871027-user-913869824-lisa-willis-from-the-wnba-team.mp3) ## [Dillon Boucher: Inside the New Zealand Breakers' Championship Rebuild | #258](https://soundcloud.com/user-913869824/dillon-boucher-inside-the-new) _2026-07-06 · Sporting Max_ In episode 258, Max chats with New Zealand Breakers General Manager Dillon Boucher for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at one of the biggest offseasons in the NBL! From appointing FIBA World Cup-winning coach Gordon Herbert to landing DJ Vasiljević and reigning NBL champion Kouat Noi, Dillon explains the philosophy behind every major decision and how the Breakers identified leadership,… [Listen](https://chtbl.com/track/C778C5/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2353792943-user-913869824-dillon-boucher-inside-the-new.mp3) ## [Ultra-Quiet Business Mini (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/tCbLpJfwysv3) _2026-07-06 · **Sponsored**_ Compact business mini, ultra-quiet for focused work. ## [John Giramondo: Inside AFL Recruiting & How The Sydney Swans Build a Contender | #257](https://soundcloud.com/user-913869824/john-giramondo-inside-afl) _2026-06-29 · Sporting Max_ In episode 257, Max chats with Sydney Swans National Recruiting Manager John Giromondo! After building his career through North Melbourne, Brisbane and the GWS Giants, John now leads recruiting at one of the AFL's most consistently successful clubs. John takes us inside the world of AFL recruiting, explaining what clubs are really looking for when identifying talent, how draft decisions are made,… [Listen](https://chtbl.com/track/C778C5/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2349666785-user-913869824-john-giramondo-inside-afl.mp3)