Play Big is the live sports radio show we've been waiting for - led by women, for everyone, about the sports we love.
Hosted by Emma Race (The Outer Sanctum) and Broad Radio's own Rana Hussain, Play Big is where the biggest stories, the biggest names, and the biggest moments in sport come to life.
Broadcast live Saturday mornings 9am - 11am on Broad Radio, this podcast let's you take your favourite sport chat into your day.
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It’s the Grand Finale of Play Big! Emma Race and Rana Hussain are signing off with a bang, celebrating the magic of community sport and the everyday legends who make it happen.
In this episode:
Jennie Sager, CEO of WMBL, on what it means to be a woman at the top, and how sport, like music, transcends barriers to build connection.
Chelsea Ryan wraps the latest in sport, from overnight footy to Super Netball to the Matildas.
Triple-sport para-athlete Kate Naess joins us to talk about literally leaping over society’s limitations.
Sarah Styles, Director of the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation, looks to the future and shares how we can future-proof sport for the next generation of women.
And our listeners shout out the community sport heroes who mean the most to them.
Play Big - created in collaboration with the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation.
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29 Mar 2025
Play Big EP 3
Ready to Play Big? Emma Race and Rana Hussain are joined by a lineup of barrier breakers in sport and media, taking everything from this weekend's footy matchups to whether pro divers' mind having wet hair all the time.
In this episode:
ABC sports journalist Marni Vinall on AFL player moves and when we’ll see a new Matildas coach.
Elite diver Laura Hingston answers all our questions ahead of the World Cup in Mexico.
Track star Nana Owusu-Afriyie on The Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne.
The Female Athlete Project CEO, Chloe Dalton, on boosting opportunities for athletes.
Rana’s 7 rules for belonging in sport.
Your takes: Does a sporting nemesis push you to be better?
And one for the ages—does Saturday still own sport?
Play Big - created in collaboration with the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation.
Download the Broad Radio app (https://broadradio.com.au/get-the-app/) to listen live.
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22 Mar 2025
Play Big EP 2
Welcome back to Play Big! Emma Race and Rana Hussain are starstruck and taking notes from a lineup of game-changers, covering everything from modern-day sports leadership to the standing rule mystery.
In this episode:
Kate McCarthy breaks down the latest sports news and opens up about her life-changing ADHD diagnosis. Plus, she settles the “standing rule” mystery.
Belinda Clark AO looks ahead to the future of cricket and gives a masterclass on modern-day leadership and when to say yes.
Bobby McCumber speaks to the rise of women in both sports and comedy.
Fernwood Fitness regular turned General Manager, Amanda Magnabosco shares her story.
And… if Lady Macbeth was a WD, who’s filling out the rest of the team?
Play Big - created in collaboration with the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation.
Download the Broad Radio app (https://broadradio.com.au/get-the-app/) to listen live.
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15 Mar 2025
Play Big EP 1
Welcome to the very first episode of Play Big.
Emma Race and Rana Hussain are kicking things off with an all-star lineup of guests covering everything from motorsport to romance fiction in sport.
In this episode:
Vi Truong breaks down the latest in F1.
Mary K from Ladies Who League
Pokhua Frimpong brings the latest in sports news
Dr Kasey Symons dives into how sport intersects with romance fiction
Fernwood founder Di Williams on empowering women in fitness
Lydia Williams talks about the pressure on The Matildas
and our fav segment – I would do anything for sport… but I won’t do that.
Play Big - created in collaboration with the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation.
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11 Mar 2025
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