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<p>In Episode 17 (Season 2 Ep2) of Sporting Spotlight with Bazz and Phil, Phil Smyth flies solo this week with Bazz sidelined by an injury, but the chat is still rolling with one of the great storytellers in Australian...
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Sporting Spotlight with Bazz and Phil
Hosted by Barry Curtin and Phil Smyth · sports · EN
About this Podcast:
Sporting Spotlight with Bazz and Phil is your go-to for in-depth sports talk and interviews, led by hosts Phil Smyth and Barry Curtin. Each episode starts with their lively discussions on current sports topics, setting the stage for exclusive, in-depth conversations with athletes, coaches, and trailblazers in South Australian sports. Through candid storytelling and revealing insights, Sporting Spotlight lets you hear firsthand about the moments that define their careers and the passion behind their journeys. Dive into the people, the stories, and the heart of South Australia’s sports culture with Bazz and Phil.
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What is Sporting Spotlight with Bazz and Phil about?
Sporting Spotlight with Bazz and Phil is your go-to for in-depth sports talk and interviews, led by hosts Phil Smyth and Barry Curtin. Each episode starts with their lively discussions on current sports topics, setting the stage for exclusive, in-depth conversations with athletes, coaches, and trailblazers in South Australian sports.
Who hosts Sporting Spotlight with Bazz and Phil?
Sporting Spotlight with Bazz and Phil is hosted by Barry Curtin and Phil Smyth. The show has published 14 episodes to date.
What has Sporting Spotlight with Bazz and Phil covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Boti Nagy on Journalism, Adelaide Basketball Greats and His Books | S2 E2" (16 March 2026, 57 minutes), "Michelangelo Rucci: Footy Reporter, Radio Voice… and The Media Game | Sporting Spotlight S2 E1" (16 January 2026, 75 minutes), and "Brett Maher: Boomers Star, 36ers Legend… and Now an Author | Sporting Spotlight Episode 15" (30 November 2025, 32 minutes).
How often does Sporting Spotlight with Bazz and Phil publish?
Sporting Spotlight with Bazz and Phil publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 48 minutes across 14 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Sporting Spotlight with Bazz and Phil?
Booking probability for Sporting Spotlight with Bazz and Phil is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Sporting Spotlight with Bazz and Phil requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Sporting Spotlight with Bazz and Phil's contact route on record: public web form.
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Barry Curtin and Phil Smyth hosts Sporting Spotlight with Bazz and Phil, a sports podcast with 14 episodes published.
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Episode #1
Michelangelo Rucci: Footy Reporter, Radio Voice… and The Media Game | Sporting Spotlight S2 E1
Jan 16, 20261h 15mS2<p>Welcome back to Sporting Spotlight with Bazz and Phil… and this one’s a ripper. </p><p>In Episode 16, Phil Smyth and Barry “Bazz” Curtin sit down with the one and only Michelangelo Rucci, legendary footy journalist...
Episode #15
Brett Maher: Boomers Star, 36ers Legend… and Now an Author | Sporting Spotlight Episode 15
Nov 30, 202532 minS1<p>From basketball royalty to the world of teen adventure fiction, Brett Maher joins Bazz and Phil for a wide-ranging chat that goes well beyond the court. He shares the story behind his brand new book The Adventures of...
Nov 9, 202548 minS1<p>Bazz and Phil are back in the hot seat and this week it’s all about cricket with one of the sharpest minds in the game. Wayne “Flipper” Phillips joins the boys for a massive Ashes chat packed with laughs, insight...
Oct 7, 202549 minS1<p>Where have we been?</p><p>On todays episode the boys discuss where they have been over the past few months, Football Grandfinals and General Sports Talk</p>
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Episode #12
Terry Lindblom Returns, Secrets from Sport, TV & Music | Sporting Spotlight Podcast Episode 12
Aug 25, 202556 minS1<p>🎙️ In this episode of Sporting Spotlight, Bazz and Phil welcome back Terry Lindblom, the man behind Vegas Promotions.....One of Australia’s most colourful and influential promotion companies. From rock bands to...
Aug 4, 202541 minS1<p>🎙️ This week on Sporting Spotlight, we flip the script.</p><p>Barry takes the reins and interviews his long-time co-host and Aussie basketball icon Phil Smyth.</p><p></p><p>Phil shares stories from a life in...
Aug 4, 202558 minS1<p>Whether you remember him steaming in at the SCG or raising his bat for one of cricket’s most talked-about double centuries, </p><p>Jason 'Dizzy' Gillespie’s story is unlike any other. A true student of the game, he’s...
Episode #8
Graham Cornes: Footy, Vietnam and the Making of the Crows | Sporting Spotlight Podcast Episode 8
Aug 4, 202555 minS1<p>🎙️ In this episode of Sporting Spotlight, Bazz and Phil sit down with South Australian footy icon, Graham Cornes. </p><p>From Glenelg to North Melbourne, Vietnam to the Crows, Cornesy takes us through six decades of...
Aug 4, 202533 minS1<p>🎙️ In this episode of Sporting Spotlight, Bazz and Phil sit down with one of Port Adelaide’s most beloved characters, </p><p>Stephen “Bomber” Clifford. Bomber takes us through his wild journey from debuting at just...
Episode #6
The Gowans Twins: Double Trouble and Dominating SANFL | Sporting Spotlight Podcast Episode 6
Aug 4, 202534 minS1<p>🎙️ In this episode of Sporting Spotlight, Bazz and Phil sit down with South Australian football legends Chris and James Gowans, the twin dynamos behind Central District’s incredible run of success. </p><p>The Gowans...
Aug 4, 202540 minS1<p>🎙️ In this episode of Sporting Spotlight Podcast, Bazz and Phil sit down with entertainment industry legend Terry Lindblom, the man behind Vegas Promotions and decades of unforgettable live events across Australia...
Aug 4, 202541 minS1<p>This Episode, Bazz and Phil sit down with former Australian cricketer Gary Cosier for a no-holds-barred chat full of laughs, insight, and untold stories from one of the most fascinating eras in Aussie cricket...
Jul 25, 202552 minS1<p>Former Port Adelaide CEO Keith Thomas joins Bazz and Phil for a wide-ranging conversation on football, leadership, and a powerful new direction in concussion detection. Keith opens up about his playing days at...
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