Mark Howard joins us to talk about Australia's next 12 months of cricket, the future of the Test team, and the players who could shape the next generation. Mark opens up about Marnus Labuschagne, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Starc and Australia's bowling attack, while taking us behind the scenes of his career in commentary — from the IPL to the 2023 World Cup final. Can Australia beat India, retain the Ashes and cement this team as one of Australia's all-time greats? Let us know in the comments. Host: Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio: ⁠https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/⁠

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*EMERGENCY TRADE POD!*

We had Tom Morris in the studio earlier today to break down EVERY AFL club's moves they're making this trade period, and who the winners and losers are.

Is Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera heading to the Crows? Are Essendon making the right moves for the future? Is it Premiership or BUST for the Western Bulldogs?

Tune in, and let us know if your team has made the right decisions this trade period!

Host: Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6

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Studio: ⁠https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/⁠

Producer: James Moriarty

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Three time premiership player Dion Prestia joins us to talk about his departure from Richmond, his early days at the Gold Coast Suns, and playing with the likes of Dustin Martin and Gary Ablett Jnr.

Dion opens up about his future, the development ahead for Richmond, and takes us into Richmond's three-peat.

Are Richmond making the right decisions? Let us know in the comments.

Host: Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio: ⁠https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/⁠

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Windy joins the BM Pod! ESPN's Brian Windhorst joins Tom Mitchell amongst an epic Melbourne tour and media run, to talk all thing season 2026-27 which begins in just a few days and importantly the Philadelphia 76ers and what they individually need to achieve to have a genuine finals run. Windy and Titch chat on what this season looks like for Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls after multiple roster changes and whether he could make his debut all-star game. Windy also breaks down his epic experience at Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals, and how the final 3 minutes really played out! -- Get fired up for the biggest summer of cricket ever. The Summer of the Century, on Kayo Sports: https://kayosports.com.au/⁠ Host: Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio: ⁠https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/⁠

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Australian cricket star Mitchell Starc sat down with Tom Mitchell to talk through Australia’s monster upcoming Test Cricket schedule — including huge series against South Africa and New Zealand.

Starc opens up about the challenges of playing in different corners of the world, becoming the highest-bid player in IPL auction history, and how the auction rules have since changed.

He also reflects on Australia’s last series against South Africa and the moment where, in his words, “the line was clearly crossed.”

Get fired up for the biggest summer of cricket ever. The Summer of the Century, on Kayo Sports.

https://kayosports.com.au/

Host:

Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6

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Well here we are. The FINAL episode of the Titch & Ginni Show for 2026! It's time we breakdown what was a Grand Final for the ages.

We break down everything that happened in the final four minutes, once Freo hit the Wharfie Time button, the Alex Pearce Injury, whether Treacy should've been behind the ball, and the Shai Bolton/Will Ashcroft Norm Smith Medal debate.

It's been an unbelievable new venture for Ball Magnets, and we truly believe we've created something that hasn't been seen before in the AFL space. (No doubt there'll be some replicas in 2027).

Thankyou to Jack Ginnivan for jumping out of his comfort zone and trying something new. Not only is it different for an active player to show up week in, week out in a podcast setting, but to analyse football in realtime whilst still playing is something we've had the privilege to watch, but others have been able to benefit off his football brain.

To everyone at Pivotal Conversations that made our life easy on a weekly basis, Steve Kavakos and Bailey McCabe as our lead producers and who brought the vision to life, thank you.

Any feedback across the season that has been, please drop a comment and let us know what you think!

Hosts:

Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan

Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6

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Studio: ⁠https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/⁠

Producers:

Bailey McCabe: @Milliondollarbailey

Steve Kavakos: @stevie_christopher_official

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We are joined by Brownlow Medallist, Premiership player, and one of the leaders of the infamous Rat Pack in Dane Swan for this Grand Final Week special of the Ball Magnets podcast!

Dane shares some of his greatest stories - including the time he was dressed in a Spiderman suit, at Kittens nightclub when he found out he was leading the Brownlow medal count.

We also get his Grand Final predictions, and we learn who his greatest ever teammates were.

Host: Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio: ⁠https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/⁠

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Australian Cricket Captain Pat Cummins sat down with Tom Mitchell to talk through Australia's monster upcoming Test Cricket schedule. 20 tests in 12 months!

Pat opens up about playing in different corners of the world, his iconic first test match, and rates some of the best bowlers in the world.

Get fired up for the biggest summer of cricket ever. The Summer of the Century, on Kayo Sports.

https://kayosports.com.au/

Host:

Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6

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Studio: ⁠https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/⁠

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AND ONLY TWO STILL STAND! The Grand Final matchup is confirmed as the Lions & Dockers eliminate the Swans and Ginni's Hawks in two classic Preliminary Finals! Ginni has been held up the Mad Monday celebrations (can't blame 'em) so we've called up Brownlow Medalist and friend of the show Shane Crawford to step into the hot seat and give Tommy a quick chop out! There will be a Grand Final Preview Episode to come, so stay tuned! INGLEWOOD COFFEE ROASTERS (DOG IN THEM) GIVEAWAY: ⁠ https://inglewoodcoffeeroasters.com.au/pages/dog-in-them?utm_campaign=BM-podcast3 Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio: ⁠https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/⁠ Producers: Bailey McCabe: @Milliondollarbailey Steve Kavakos: @stevie_christopher_official

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Two big footy nuffies, Two deece footy players... so lets rank Titch & Ginni's top 5 games they've ever watched LIVE! INGLEWOOD COFFEE ROASTERS (DOG IN THEM) GIVEAWAY: ⁠ https://inglewoodcoffeeroasters.com.au/pages/dog-in-them?utm_campaign=BM-podcast3 Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio: ⁠https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/⁠ Producers: Bailey McCabe: @Milliondollarbailey Steve Kavakos: @stevie_christopher_official

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Jeremy Howe and Tom Mitchell sat down with Seahawks NFL Champion Cliff Avril at Imperial Hotel in Melbourne before the Week 1 NFL kickoff at the MCG. Cliff is a Super Bowl champion, a Pro-Bowler, part of the Top 50 Seahawks players and a member of the famous Legion of Boom! He also hold the record for the fastest score in Super Bowl history. Cliff Avril breaks down what makes a team successful, and how to grow a championship team, and draws comparisons to the AFL. We're so thankful for the opportunity to talk to such an elite talent - we hope you enjoy the podcast! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets

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