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Hosted by Matt Milligan & Jackson Willis · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 17 episodes
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Every sport champion leaves an echo — the standards, systems, and culture that made winning inevitable. Welcome to Echoes of Champions with Matt and Jackson. We decode what elite sport organizations, teams and leaders do differently. Each episode, we break down the books, stories, and key decisions behind championship programs. And we translate them into practical lessons you can apply to build a high-performing culture. If you're someone who's chasing excellence in sport, business and in life, this show is for you.
Matt Milligan & Jackson Willis hosts Echoes of Champions, a sports show with 17 episodes published.
Moneyball by Michael Lewis tells the story of Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane, who pioneered the use of data analytics to build a competitive baseball team despite having one of the league's smallest budges
The Game by Ken Dryden is a reflective hockey memoir of his life as the hall of fame goaltender for the 1970's Montreal Canadiens dynasty. In this episode we explore deeper thoughts on what it means to be a goalie, what
Shoe Dog is a candid, behind-the-scenes story of how a small startup became one of the most iconic brands in the world. In this episode, we explore Phil Knight's journey building Nike, tracing the risks, failures, and pi
How to Build a Car by Adrian Newey is a memoir and technical journey through the career of Formula 1's greatest car designers. Newey reflects on his childhood obsession with engineering, his path into motorsport, and the
On this episode, we stop and reflect on the key lessons we've learned from the first 10 incredible biographies we've read. Each story is packed with wisdom and takeways from some of sport's greatest individuals and teams
Beneath the Surface offers a raw and revealing look into the life of the most decorated Olympian of all time. In this episode, we dive into Michael Phelps' journey beyond the pool, exploring the support systems behind th
Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life by Arnold Schwarzenegger is a practical, no-nonsense guide to building a meaningful and successful life founded on the greatest advice he ever received from his father - to be useful! Draw
Banana Ball is a bold, behind-the-scenes look at how one of sport's most unconventional leaders reimagined the fan experience from the ground up. In this episode, we dive into Jesse Cole's journey with the Savannah Banan
Open by Andre Agassi is a tell all autobiography about the champion's difficult relationship with the sport that made him famous. Forced into tennis from a young age by his father, Agassi shares his struggles with pressu
Rapture pulls back the curtain on the mind of one of basketball's most creative and relentless coaches. In this episode, we explore Nick Nurse's journey from small-town gyms to NBA championship glory, diving into the hab
In this episode Matt teaches Jackson about Joe Gibb's gameplan for life found in his wonderful book Racing to Win. Joe Gibbs created a motivational and leadership book in which the former NFL Super Bowl–winning coach and
The Yankee Years takes listeners behind the curtain of one of the most powerful dynasties in sports. In this episode, we dive into Joe Torre's memoir with Tom Verducci to explore what it really took to lead the New York
One week into the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan/Cortina, and the Games are already delivering unforgettable performances—and major controversy. In this episode, we break down the medal table after Week 1, highlighting Ca
On this episode, we extract the key learnings from The Dream Team by Jack McCallum, a behind-the-scenes account of the legendary 1992 U.S. Olympic men's basketball team—the first to feature NBA superstars. McCallum, who
Walking with Legends by Ralph Mellanby is a behind-the-scenes memoir from one of hockey's most influential and innovative broadcasters. Drawing on his years with Hockey Night in Canada, Mellanby shares personal stories a
In Orr's autobiography, he offers a humble, honest reflection on his life and legendary career. Rather than glorifying fame, the story emphasizes values—obsession, standard of excellence, culture, and legacy. He shares s
Dr. Phil Knight
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Adrian Newey
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Michael Phelps
Olympian
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Arnold Schwarzenegger
Mr. Freeze
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Jesse Cole
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Nick Nurse
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Echoes of Champions is hosted by Matt Milligan & Jackson Willis. The show is categorised under sports (business) and has published 17 episodes.
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