Hosted by Jason Beardsley · 🇺🇸 US · EN-AU · 22 episodes
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Dropped Balls and Big Calls is a Podcast where we sit down with people from all walks of life to dig into the moments that shape us, the wins, the setbacks, and the wild decisions in between. Every guest brings a turning point, a time they fell flat, took a risk, or faced a challenge that changed everything. We talk about what it taught them, how they bounced back, and what they’d say to someone standing in the middle of their own big moment right now. No scripts, just honest, human conversations about the plays that make life what it is.
Jason Beardsley hosts Dropped Balls and Big Calls, a health show with 22 episodes published.
Fifteen years ago, an ordinary summer day became one of the darkest moments in New Zealand’s history. In this deeply personal tribute to his hometown of Christchurch, Jason Beardsley recounts where he was when the Februa
Dan Joyce has spent his life navigating trauma, care, responsibility and the quiet weight of burnout. In this episode, Dan opens up about becoming a foster carer at a young age, and how working with trauma affected young
Thirteen and a half years ago, I crossed the ditch with a suitcase, and a dream. Today, I became an Australian citizen. This episode is about belonging. I reflect on growing up in New Zealand, idolising Australia through
January hits different. The Christmas break gives you space to breathe, reflect, and ask the hard questions. Am I happy at work? Am I growing? Or am I just surviving until the next long weekend? In Episode 17 of Dropped
If you think sprint car racing is just loud engines and late nights, think again. In Episode 16 of Dropped Balls & Big Calls, I sit down with Matthew Leversedge, one of New Zealand’s most respected sprint car racers, to
This week’s episode is a bit different. I’ve been feeling lost lately, so I went back to the words of my late mate, Kev. Kev lived with muscular dystrophy, but he also lived with more accountability and perspective than
What would you do if your child’s life depended on it? For Boris Struk, the answer was simple, everything. When his son Ryan was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, Boris turned heartbreak into action, founding Muscular D
From the gritty reality of policing and counter-terrorism to the bright lights of Home and Away to building $200m business units, Michele Mattiuzzi’s story is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and relentless work
In this solo episode, Jason takes a step back to reflect on the first ten conversations of Dropped Balls and Big Calls. From lessons learned through powerful guest stories to the challenges of starting a podcast from scr
What happens when chaos becomes your normal? For Carol Beaumont, living with a partner battling alcoholism forced her to confront addiction, resilience, and self-discovery in ways she never expected. In this episode of D
Former Australian Volleyballer Debs Moore has lived a life defined by resilience, risk, and perspective. From the highs of elite sport to living through the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami, Debs shares how she’s built a mindset
What if the fear of regret was more powerful than the fear of failure? In this episode, Paul Harrison shares how that very mindset drove him to back himself, take risks, and step fully into the entrepreneurial path. From
In this episode of Dropped Balls and Big Calls, Jodie Hellings opens up about some of the toughest moments of her life, moments that left her questioning everything. With raw honesty, she shares how she leaned on her fam
In this conversation, Musician Jacob Petrossian shares his journey exploring personal growth through music and community. He discusses the significance of rites of passage, the impact of the Christchurch earthquake on hi
In this conversation, Musician Jacob Petrossian shares his journey exploring personal growth through music and community. He discusses the significance of rites of passage, the impact of the Christchurch earthquake on hi
In this powerful and honest conversation, I’m joined by Lauren Gibbs, a mum and business owner, who opens up about her trauma and the hidden side of parenting in one of the most important podcasts to date. From intrusive
This conversation explores the journey of Kiwi musician Gray Vickers, from early influences and experiences to the formation of These Four Walls and navigating the music industry. In this conversation, Gray discusses the
Paul Rourke is a musician, husband, a father, and a bloke who’s faced things most of us couldn’t imagine. In this episode, Paul opens up about his journey through music, family dynamics, mental health, and the life chang
Tommy Flanagan’s that mate who somehow knows every sporting stat, every story behind it, and somehow, he's made a career out of it. From calling Footy as a kid to building a media career that’s seen him work with Sportsb
Ross Niven is a man of many talents, Flight Attendant and Inflight Trainer, musician, ice hockey fanatic, and devoted family man. He’s also someone I’m proud to call a dear friend. In this deeply personal conversation, R
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Dropped Balls and Big Calls is hosted by Jason Beardsley. The show is categorised under health (fitness) and has published 22 episodes.
Dropped Balls and Big Calls has published 22 episodes.
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