Best sport podcast

This award recognises an individual or organisation who has delivered exceptional audio coverage of sport via podcast media during the nomination period. Entries should demonstrate responsible and well-researched coverage, provide a detailed and innovative insight into sport and showcase a high standard of audio and production quality.

2022 Winner

Head Noise, The Australian

With journalists and producers from The Australian, NRL great James Graham set out to see what toll his football career had taken on his brain. The six-part series, opens in a new tab interviewed other players with similar experiences and Graham underwent testing which revealed the damage his brain had sustained. The series also looked into stand-down policies, tackling in children’s sport and discussed what sports can do for retired players who are suffering.

Finalists

The Ticket, Tracey Holmes, ABC

The Ticket, opens in a new tab has become a 'must listen' for those involved in all aspects of sport. Tracey Holmes researches, produces, edits and presents the series, taking an in-depth approach to covering sport issues from community through to elite and professional levels. It reveals how sport sits at the heart of all communities and tackles the big and often complex sporting issues.

Howie Games, Mark Howard, LiSTNR

With more than 70 million downloads, The Howie Games, opens in a new tab features interviews with the biggest names in sport. In 2022, guests included NRL immortal Andrew Johns, Essendon AFL great James Hird, Socceroos-turned-Celtic Football Manager Ange Postecoglou, Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist Jess Stenson, AFL legend Nick Riewoldt, jockey Jamie Kah and Aussie cricketer Usman Khawaja, who all shared their stories leading to entertaining and inspiring discussions.

Colours of Cricket, SBS

Colours of Cricket, opens in a new tab explores untold stories of South Asia’s connection with Australian cricket over the past 150 years and offers insight into how the South Asian diaspora is changing cricket in Australia today. The eight episodes took a year to develop and showcase perspectives from international stars, journalists, historians, fans and community players - exploring cricket’s role in breaking down social barriers.