The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.

In this episode, the entire team gets together for the first time (in the same room) for Episode 100. We take a look back at 2021 and reflect on the incredible and at times challenging year that it was for sport. This year we have been incredibly fortunate to be joined by guests from all walks of life within the sports industry and across many different organisations including; Football Australia, the AFL, Sport Australia, the Australian Olympic Committee, Basketball Australia, Netball Australia, Athletics Australia, alongside a heap of other Australian professional clubs.

Segments:
1. Key Takeaways and Insights from the Year.
2. Our Most Popular and Favourite Episodes.
3. Who is More Likely.
4. Our Favourite Karaoke Songs.

We hope you have enjoyed what has been a stellar year on The Sports Bubble and thank you for coming with us on the sports industry journey’s that many of our guests have taken us on.
Thank you to all of the guests and sports students who have made the podcast what it was in 2021 and to Bigg Dogg Clothing and the Deakin University Sport Society for their unwavering support.

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Ashlee can be reached on LinkedIn @AshleeClark
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Emily can be reached on LinkedIn @EmilyOrrell
Ryan can be reached on LinkedIn @RyanPatterson

The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.

In this episode, we speak with Taryn Kirby, the current General Manager of Marketing Communications and Media at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2022. Taryn has spent her career working across the marketing and communications space, with experience from Jump Media & Marketing, the London 2012 Olympics, AVANT Communications and GreenEDGE Cycling based across Europe.

We explore how her passion for marketing and communications was discovered, her experience of working overseas, the challenges and requirements of working for an international event, and how she believes the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup for 2022 will impact of the presence of basketball in Australia.

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Taryn can be reached on LinkedIn @TarynKirby
Ashlee can be reached on LinkedIn @AshleeClark
Mitch can be reached on LinkedIn @MitchSiwek

The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
 
In today’s guest episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Peter Filopolous. Peter has had a major impact on the Australian Sporting Landscape across the past 20-25 years, with several senior roles and CEO positions across multiple sports such as football (soccer), AFL and swimming.

Peter has gone from strength to strength throughout his career, being the CEO across major football organisations such as South Melbourne FC, Perth Glory, Football Victoria, and currently at Football Australia as the Head of Marketing, Communications and Corporate Affairs.

We learn about Peter’s wealth of experiences and insights both from a general perspective, but also in football. We speak about the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup and the legacy aspirations Football Australia has for this, and also some of the long-term goals Football Australia has in terms of developing the sport.

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Peter can be reached on LinkedIn @PeterFilopoulos
Nathan can be reached on LinkedIn @NathanPerrone
Mitch can be reached on LinkedIn @MitchSiwek

The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
 
In this episode, we chat with CEO of AusCycling, Marne Fechner. Marne speaks with us about her somewhat unconventional path to becoming the CEO of two major national sporting organisations. Marne, a Deakin University diploma graduate, spent time interstate in Queensland for her first full-time job before making her way back to Victoria.

Marne has spent her time as the CEO of the Netball World Cup in 2015, Netball Australia, and currently AusCycling. During the podcast, she speaks about her time at these organisations and the legacies she wanted to leave in her wake. She also touches on her different roles and her passion for people and culture within organisations. 

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Marne can be reached on LinkedIn @MarneFechner
Emily can be reached on LinkedIn @EmilyOrrell
Ashlee can be reached on LinkedIn @AshleeClark

The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
 
In this episode, we speak with CEO of Commonwealth Games Australia, Craig Phillips. Craig joins us with a wealth of experience which began with a Diploma of Teaching before quickly transitioning into the elite side of the sports industry. Craig spent just under 24 years at the Australian Olympic Committee in multiple positions before finding himself in his current role as the CEO of Commonwealth Games Australia. 

We ask Craig about the joint document that the AOC and CGA put to the Federal Government - Sport: Powering Australia’s Future (10+10), as well as what it has been like to work through many Olympic and Commonwealth Games. Additionally, we touch on Craig's thoughts surrounding legacy and how important an Olympics or Commonwealth Games are outside of just the event days. 

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Craig can be reached on LinkedIn @CraigPhillips
Ryan can be reached on LinkedIn @RyanPatterson
Nathan can be reached on LinkedIn @Nathan Perrone

The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry. 

In this episode, we recap the month that was and take a look back at some of the key takeaways and insights that our guests provided throughout the month of October. We hear from Freelance Sports and Event Producer, Show Caller and Event Manager - Kylie-Ann Haynes, Senior Advisor to the CEO at Sport Australia - Emma Stonham and the General Manager of Operations at the AFL - David Stevenson.

A massive thank you to Lachlan Crofts, Tilly Skok and Chris Dellas who formed part of our Sport Student Series and we wish them all the best moving forward in their careers.

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Ashlee can be reached on LinkedIn @AshleeClark
Ryan can be reached on LinkedIn @RyanPatterson

The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.

In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. Today we are joined by quite a unique sports student who has had some very different experiences. We hear from Chris Dellas who currently works as an International Technical Official at Tennis Australia which involves him traveling for tennis tournaments domestically and internationally. Chris also completed a Social Media and Marketing Internship at the Sandringham Football Club as part of his Bachelor of Sports Management degree.

We chat through Chris’ path through university, his incredible experiences as an International Technical Official, and his future aspirations and thoughts on how to navigate the sports industry as an up-and-coming student. 

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Chris can be reached on LinkedIn @ChrisDellas
Mitch can be reached on LinkedIn @MitchSiwek
Emily can be reached on LinkedIn @Emily Orrell

The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
 
In today’s guest episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with David Stevenson. Dave has a CV to behold, having achieved so much at home in Australia but also abroad. Dave spent a very respectable 17 years working for none other than Nike, working his way up from an Assistant Store Manager in NikeTown Melbourne, to the VP and GM of Sales in Emerging Markets working in Portland, USA.

We also chat about all things AFL which has been a huge part of his life for the past 6 years. Dave is the former CEO of the Western Bulldogs and now GM of Operations in the AFL. We hear how he and his team have managed the difficulty of back to back covid impacted seasons where he has led successful projects such as the 2020 and 2021 GF, Return to Crowds, and Return to Play.

We also touch on his involvement at the Western Bulldogs during their 2016 Premiership Year.

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David can be reached on LinkedIn @DavidStevenson
Nathan can be reached on LinkedIn @NathanPerrone
Mitch can be reached on LinkedIn @MitchSiwek