Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard
Sport & Life (S & L) is hosted by likeable Australia sporting larrikin Sam Kekovich and two time Olympian and sports broadcaster Leon Wiegard.
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- Sep 29, 2026
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Warfie Time, Grand Final Heartbreak and Leon's Standing Ovation (opens the original)
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The boys unpack one of the wildest Grand Finals in recent memory, including Brisbane's astonishing comeback, Fremantle's heartbreak and the controversial Norm Smith Medal debate. Leon relives an unforgettable week of Fitzroy celebrations, emotional reunions and a standing ovation worthy of football royalty. Plus stories from the Vingt Cinq luncheon, legendary characters of the game, Chris Fagan's future and why some Freo supporters may never recover.
Jude Bolton: Bloods Culture, Chaos & Courage (opens the original)
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Sam and Leon sit down with Sydney Swans great Jude Bolton for a sharp, funny and heartfelt chat about one of the most chaotic weeks in footy. From Sam’s svelte‑body Vinnies wardrobe saga to North Melbourne’s meltdown, Brisbane’s resilience and the Swans’ powerful response, Jude brings trademark Bloods insight, honesty and class. A tight, punchy episode full of culture, humour and real emotion.
Spring, Swans & the Wildcard War — Ricky Quade (opens the original)
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A cracking first‑day‑of‑spring episode as Sam and Leon fire up after a short break — and immediately dive into a full‑blown stoush over the AFL’s wildcard round. Sam rails against “everyone gets a prize” footy while Leon backs the entertainment value and Carlton’s fairytale run. The boys trade blows, banter and philosophy on what the game should be. Then the show shifts into a brilliant long‑form chat with South Melbourne and Sydney Swans great Ricky Quade , who walks through the chaos, trauma a
Gleeso, the Blues & the Bonds That Last (opens the original)
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Carlton premiership player Adrian Gleeson jumps into Sport and Life for a cracking chat about the old-school Blues culture, the larger‑than‑life reign of Jack Elliott, Dick Pratt’s influence, overseas trips, premiership memories, and the deep relationships that outlast any footy career. From Fitzroy near‑misses to modern‑day Carlton’s resurgence, Gleeso reflects on leadership, identity, transition, and why the club’s heartbeat has always been its people. A warm, funny, insightful look at an era
Stern Idol Retires, Carlton Explodes, Lions Collapse (opens the original)
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This week’s episode is peak Sport and Life chaos: Leon mourns a horror weekend as Stern Idol runs his last race and the Lions get belted, while Carlton suddenly look like a finals smokey. Sam fires up at jumps-racing protesters, the boys relive the million‑dollar career of their beloved jumper, and Racing.com producers learn—again—why you never put Sam live without a script. We dive into Australia’s 70‑gold Commonwealth Games blitz, debate whether it means anything for Olympic glory, and torch t
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