Our host Max Becker takes us on the journey of the lives of sporting stars, their careers, struggles, growing up and of course a few laughs along the way!
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Signup to Generate a PitchOur host Max Becker takes us on the journey of the lives of sporting stars, their careers, struggles, growing up and of course a few laughs along the way!
Recent episodes include "Scott Morrison: Inside the Utah Jazz, Brad Stevens & the Pressures of Coaching in Perth | #271" (22 October 2026, 43 minutes), "Quinn Clinton: Inside the New Zealand Breakers’ NBL27 Identity, Gordon Herbert & His Coaching Rise | #269" (28 September 2026, 23 minutes), and "Glen Bartlett: Inside the Rebuild of the Melbourne Football Club | #268" (8 September 2026, 85 minutes).
Sporting Max publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 43 minutes across 285 episodes.
Booking probability for Sporting Max is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Sporting Max requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Sporting Max's contact route on record: verified email.
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In episode 271, Max chats with Utah Jazz Assistant Coach Scott Morrison! From coaching university basketball in Canada to taking a year away from his job to volunteer in the NBA D-League, Scott reflects on the unlikely...
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In episode 269, Max chats with New Zealand Breakers assistant coach Quinn Clinton! From playing college basketball at Saint Mary’s to injuries ending his playing career and becoming a head coach in his mid-20s, Quinn...
In episode 268, Max chats with former Melbourne Football Club president Glen Bartlett for an extensive conversation about his life in football, leadership and the eight years he spent helping rebuild the Demons. From...
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In episode 267, Max chats with Perth Wildcats champion Angus Brandt! After seven years playing overseas, Angus is back in the NBL and back where it all began, returning to Perth for the first time since winning two...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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In episode 256, Max chats with West Coast Eagles Assistant Coach Sam Radford! After spending nine years at Melbourne Football Club and being part of the Demons' 2021 premiership program, Sam made the move west to join...
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In episode 255, Max chats with England international cricketer and Perth Scorchers star David Payne! From playing club cricket in Dorset to representing England on the international stage, David's journey is a story of...
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In episode 254, Max chats with Bleacher Report National NBA Writer Eric Pincus! One of the most respected and well-connected journalists in basketball, Eric has spent decades covering the NBA, working closely with...
In episode 253, Max chats with Cairns Taipans Assistant Coach Angus Henskens! Angus takes us through his coaching journey, from coaching junior basketball across Sydney and interning with the Sydney Kings, to learning...
In episode 252, Max chats with Denver Nuggets Head Video Coordinator and Player Development Coach Ben Potts. Born and raised in Denver, Ben's journey to the NBA wasn't straightforward. After stepping away from his...
In episode 251, Max chats with World Champion snowboarder Belle Brockhoff! From growing up on the slopes of Mount Buller to becoming one of the most successful snowboard cross athletes in Australian history, Belle takes...
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former Australian Prime Minister, former Australian Prime Minister
star point guard, Memphis Grizzlies
former WNBA star, Team USA gold medallist, UCLA legend, former New York Knicks assistant coach, Oconee County Sheriff's Office
President of Basketball Operations, Basketball New Zealand
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