Give Em Liam: Recent Episodes

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From Director of The Cover Media Network, Liam McGrath comes his first attempt at a solo podcast. The podcast will bring you athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, media members and creatives in the hope of drawing parallels between success across a multitude of industries and disciplines. Having said all of that at its core this is still a Rugby podcast so expect Rugby to feature throughout.

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In the final episode for season 1 of Give 'em Liam. 

Liam gives a shoutout to Paddy Pimblett and Michael Hooper for bringing men's mental health into the limelight. Liam also shares his battles with mental health for the first time on the podcast.

Then he looks at the Wallabies and makes an interesting observation about the All Blacks.

Finally, Liam catches up with Bob Gonzalez, author of Flicker in the Water.

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This week on the Give 'em Liam podcast...

First, Liam acknowledges his leave of absence and promises to discuss why in a later episode. Then, he tells you why he thinks Rugby Australia was bringing back the Australia 'A' program might be part of a larger conspiracy theory.

Finally, Liam catches up with Auther, Pastor and Colour Commentator Andy Mcclure. They discuss fatherhood, mentoring, hardship and, of course, the time Andy got to commentate the Tokyo Olympics. Oh, and they talk a little about Andy's book "Just Show Up".

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This week on the Give Em Liam Podcast...

At the top of the show, Liam gives a shout-out to the network and sponsor that make this crazy network possible; thecover.com.au and Riverside.fm.

Next, he discusses FINA's decision to ban transgender women from competing in elite women's swimming and offers what he thinks might be a more sensible solution than just a one-size-fits-all blanket ban.

Then, Matty and Lach of the 5th and Dribble Podcast join Liam to discuss Adam Sandler's new movie Hustle. Spoiler alert they all loved it. But stay tuned for some exciting takes as they break down the movie and its impact on the top sports movies of all-time list.

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This Week on the Give Em Liam Podcast.

Lydia Williams checks back in with Liam. Liam asks if we have an update on Lydia's next move. Then they discuss Nic Kyrgios' ugly encounter with a fan, Draymond Green's mum, the Socceroos. Finally, Lydia answers a bunch of your questions.

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In this episode of the Give Em Liam Podcast...

Liam starts off the show, as he always does, by thanking the sponsors' cough cough riverside.

He breaks down Daniel Ricciardo's less than stellar start to the F1 season and discusses what might be next for McLaren and Daniel. Liam then dives into the updated Liz Cambage saga and vows not to give her any more air time and finally breaks down the Super Rugby finals and gives you his red hot tip on who will win.

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This week on the Give Em Liam Podcast

Firstly Liam breaks down what he thinks the Brumbies should do over the final few rounds of Super Rugby and gets a trademark Nic Berry jab in.

Greg Norman and the LIV Golf Series features heavily this week, plus an outsider's look at the phoenix suns' epic collapse. Lydia Wiliams checks in to give us a final FA Women's Super League wrap and discusses the paramatildas success at the para world cup. Liz Cambage gets another mention on the show, and Lydia gives her perspective on the matter, plus so much more this week on the Give Em Liam Podcast. 

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This week on the Give Em Liam Podcast...

Liam gets another crack at the solo episode. He discusses Super Rugby, its operating environment, and how it can leverage it for success, 
he tells you why the Brumbies might be the real deal, he shows optimism about the Wallabies, breaks down why Liz Cambage can get in the bin and discusses how Draymond Green is influencing the future of digital media. 

All that this week on the Give Em Liam Podcast. Don't forget to head over to thecover.com.au to see more from us and the network, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 

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This week on the Give 'em Liam Podcast.

Liam is joined by one half of the 5th and dribble podcast in Lach Sugg-Owen. 

They catch up and discuss the Canberra Raiders' dumpster fire and make some well-thought-out and well-researched recommendations on how to fix the club. They also do a quick dive into the NBL Celebrity game and make some observations about Nick Kyrigios' jump shot. Finally, they dive deep into Ben Simmons, the Nets, the Celtics and the NBA playoffs.

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This week on the Give em Liam Podcast.

Liam catches up once again with Lydia Williams. They discuss the race between Lydia's Arsenal and Chelsea for the FA Women's Super League title. They also discuss Ash Barty's retirement, Tyler Wright at Bells, Tiger Woods and Cam Smith, The WNBL Finals, Melbourne Victory's upset win over Sydney FC. 

And they get into some ideas about how leagues could reward athletes for using their social media platforms to grow engagement and visibility within their sports.

All of that and more this week on the Give 'em Liam Podcast.

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This week on the Give Em Liam Podcast... 

Liam's house guest, unfortunately, caught COVID, which meant Liam, along with his family, had to enter 7-day isolation. So, instead of feeling sorry for himself and rueing the missed opportunity with his guest this week, he decided to get you guys to guide the show by sending in some of your burning questions.

Liam covered F1, Golf and Rugby and threw in a few of his favourite yarns. All of that this week on the podcast.

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This week on the Give 'Em Liam podcast.

Liam catches up with an old friend Sammie Wood. Sammie gives a unique insight into what it means to be a female athlete, having played in the A-League, Super W and Aon Uni7s series.

Meanwhile, Liam shares his view on the WNBL's recent foolish decision to cancel the semi-final series and comments on Matt To'omua's view on super rugby crowds. 

Plus so much more!

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This week on the Give 'Em Liam podcast...

Liam checks back in with Matilda's great Lydia Williams. They talk about cricket great Shane Warne's passing, the rise of NRL W, Cam Smith, mental health, and much more.

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This week Liam had a guest pull out so he had to put out the call and Nic Zammit answered.

Liam and Nick talk NBA MVP race, top teams in both conferences, the next wave of stars teams to watch and much more!

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This week Liam catches up with an old friend who happens to be running a successful digital marketing agency. They talk start-up faze, smoke and mirrors, cost of innovation and a tonne more.

Liam also launches into a rant about why we can't anoint players Wallabies before they're ready and offers an interesting solution to try and lure new fans to the game.

All of that and more on the Give 'Em Liam Podcast.

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This week on the Give 'Em Liam Podcast.

Liam has a bone to pick with Stan Sport while congratulating one of his old friends on a feat so unique that he is the first and only person to do it.

He expresses concern over the Australian Super Rugby franchise's ability to compete with the New Zealand teams.

And, he talks about all things women's sport, accessories and business with the founder of Scrunchiko Katie McCarthy.

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This week Liam catches up with the longest-tenured Matilda and 4th longest-tenured player in Australian football history Lydia Williams.

Liam and Lydia dive into the art of goalkeeping, the women's Asia Cup, the FA women's Super League, the female athlete sisterhood, social media and much more!

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Unfortunately, you're stuck with Liam solo in the first (or bonus preview episode).

For an hour and a half, Liam expresses his opinion on the idea that Rugby Australia might scrap Giteau Law. You'll get your first taste of conspiracy Liam. He also breaks down each Australian Super Rugby franchise's best starting 15 plus a pre-season wallabies 15.

All of the on this installment of the Give Em Liam Podcast.