Ep 28 Barry Muir "BLOODY COCKROACHES"

In this riveting episode of "Just Havin' a Crack," Blakey & Banger dive deep into the world of professional tennis with none other than the remarkable John Millman. With a career marked by sheer determination and unwavering passion, Millman shares his journey from humble beginnings to the grand stages of tennis excellence.

Join us as we uncover the grit behind the glory, exploring the highs and lows of competing at the highest level of the sport. From epic matches to personal anecdotes, Millman offers a candid glimpse into the life of a professional athlete, shedding light on the sacrifices, triumphs, and invaluable lessons learned along the way.

Whether you're a die-hard tennis fan or simply seeking inspiration, this episode promises to serve up a compelling narrative of resilience, perseverance, and the sheer joy of chasing one's dreams. Tune in as we ace our way through captivating stories and engaging insights, courtesy of the one and only John Millman.

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Welcome to this  episode of Just Havin a Crack
Chris Dittmar, in addition to his squash career, is known for his work as a commentator in both squash and Australian rules football. After retiring from professional squash, Dittmar transitioned into sports media and became a commentator for squash events. He has provided analysis and commentary for various squash tournaments around the world.

In addition to his involvement in squash, Dittmar has also worked as a commentator for Triple M, an Australian radio station known for its sports coverage. He has specifically provided commentary for Australian rules football matches, sharing his insights and analysis with listeners during the games. Dittmar's experience as a former athlete and his knowledge of the sport has made him a respected and valued commentator in both squash and football.

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On this episode of Just Havin' a Crack,  our guest Daryl Elliot Green takes us into a world most of us just take for granted.
Daryl, while serving as a police officer was called to a regular job in the Northside of Brisbane. A situation where a death threat was alleged against a male and female.

Upon the initial knock on the door, Darryl and his partner went back to the car to obtain more information about the male suspect.

The next period changed their lives forever.

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Welcome to this weeks episode of Just Havin a Crack. This week's gues is impressionist and comedian Danny McMaster.
Danny was a talented footballer growing up in the pub life with his dad "Wallaby" Bob McMaster.
Dannys career span an era of televison where comeday entertainment pioneered the Australian TV screens. Rugby league new Faces and the iconic Hey Hey it's Saturday.
So get yourself a beer, hit play and discover the many voices of Danny McMaster.

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This week's guest on episode 109 of Just Havin a Crack features Leigh Drennan.

Leigh is a very popular figure in Brisbane Club cricket and along with his brother Mitch and Andrew Gode host the very popular podcast series We've got the chocolates. 

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Happy new year, welcome to this episode of Just Havin a Crack.

Our guest on this episode is Professional Golfer and Cricketer Peter McWhinney.

A country lad from the Darling Downs in Queensland till his family moved to rural NSW Peter was a sporting kid. He loved his cricket and football.

Boarding at a private school in Sydney Peter twice took 10 wickets in an innings once in the 10'a and 1st XII.

Moving back to Queensland to play cricket Peter joined Wests cricket club on the western side of Brisbane.

In his first game, he took 10 wickets for the day over two innings, was promoted to second grade, and playing 1st grade.

Whilst as Wests he was invited to play golf at Brisbane Golf Club, a club where in 8 months was down to scratch and he eventually became a trainee pro.

Listen as Peter describes his time on the Troppo tour here in Queensland, the European tour, the Japanese Tour, and his tassels with the Shark on the Australian circuit.

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Merry Christmas everyone one

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Welcome to this episode of Just Havin a Crack. This week's guest is South African all-rounder, coach, and match Referee Mike Procter.
Mike growing up in Durban was drawn to all sports but cricket won out.

Mike rose to the top of his game at a time when South Africa was unable to compete internationally due to Apartheid.

A country divided by what colour your skin was.

World Series Cricket, County Cricket, and Currie Cup were Mike's avenues to display his skills.

Post-retirement Mike went on to coach South Africa and then become a Match Referee.

Mike was involved with the now infamous "Monkey Gate" saga between India and Australia.

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Welcome to this episode of Just Havin a Crack.

Our Guest is David Smerdon Grand Master Chess player.

David at the time was one of only three Grand Master classified from Australia. Hear how Dave was a move away from beating the world champion and how cheating scandals are rocking the chess world with unusual remote-controlled devices.

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This week's guest on Just Havin a Crack is comedian Rob Brown.

It would be fair to say that life experiences have given Rob a whole repertoire of material for his comedy routines.

Difficult upbringing, corrections services officer, Iraq security, divorce, and others have all helped shape Rob and who is.

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