More Than A Game Podcast

17/03/2026

In Episode 38 of More Than A Game Podcast, Dan is joined by Illawarra Hawks and Australian Boomers guard Dan Grida for a raw and insightful conversation that goes beyond the game of basketball, exploring his journey through professional basketball, the importance of finding balance along the way, and winning a NBL championship with the Hawks. Dan opens up about mental health, handling pressure, and the daily habits and mindset that help him stay grounded and perform at an elite level.

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02/12/2025

In this episode of the More Than A Game Podcast, Fleur McIntyre takes us inside her incredible journey from Australian hoops to the WNBA, where she now serves as Assistant General Manager of the Phoenix Mercury. Fleur reflects on the two NBL titles she helped secure with the Sydney Kings, the habits and mindset that drive her every day, and shares how the importance of listening, learning, and loving the game of basketball has shaped her journey. A thoughtful and energising conversation with one of Aussie basketball's inspiring leaders.

Listen 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/more-than-a-game/id1578848922?i=1000739254635
Watch 👀 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qpiGXXYi0E
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14/10/2025

🎧 Episode 36 – Building Identity Beyond Basketball
In this episode, Dan sits down with former NBL and Boomers star Mark Nash to reflect on his journey from growing up in Tasmania to playing for the Hobart Tassie Devils and winning a championship with the Adelaide 36ers. Mark shares insights on representing Australia at the 2001 Goodwill Games, the rise of the Tasmania JackJumpers, and the importance of athletes developing an identity beyond the sport they play. We also explore his transition into coaching and how he's stayed connected to the game after retirement. A must-listen for basketball fans and anyone interested in the bigger picture of life in and beyond elite sport.

Listen 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-more-than-a-game-podcast/id1578848922
Watch 👀 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z52tzr98ecU
Podbean 🎤 https://gamemorethan.podbean.com/e/ep-36-building-identity-beyond-sport/

20/06/2025

🎧 Episode 35 – Faith-Driven Entrepreneurship
On this special Lakeside Lightning 30th anniversary episode, Dan is joined by Jarrad Prue, Teige Morrell, and Dave Olley from NBL1 West club the Lakeside Lightning to talk about how faith, sport, and leadership come together on and off the court.

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23/03/2025

Congratulations to the Illawarra Hawks on winning the 2024/25 NBL title!

What a series! We’re already looking forward to NBL26

CHAMPIONS 🏆

Illawarra Hawks Basketball

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas from the More Than A Game Podcast!

We pray it’s a blessed Christmas for you all with family and friends.

11/08/2024

Congratulations to the Australian Opals!! Olympic Bronze medallists!

The Opals are Olympic bronze medallists with an 85-81 win over Belgium! 🥉

10/08/2024

With the all the basketball action at the Paris Olympics coming to an end, DJ & Dan discuss the Boomers early exit from the Paris Olympic Games, who they believe will be the new Boomers coach now that Brian Goorjian has stepped down, as well as previewing each of the upcoming Medals Games in both the Men's and Women's tournaments.

Listen 🎧 https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/more-than-a-game/id1578848922?i=1000664887841......
Watch 👀 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_6qvwB5Nr0
Podbean 🎤 https://gamemorethan.podbean.com/e/ep-34-olympics-wrap-up/

07/08/2024

The men are out by the Opals are Semi Final bound 💪🏻 🏀

SEMI-FINAL BOUND 🤌🏼

The Opals defeat Serbia, 85-67, and will play the winner of the USA vs Nigeria.

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06/08/2024

With both the Australia Boomers and Australia Opals booking Quarter Finals showdowns with Serbia, DJ and Dan preview both games and discuss their chances of progressing through to the Semi Finals, as well as reviewing all of the Aussie basketball action at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

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31/07/2024

With the 2024 Paris Olympics under way, DJ & Dan review the Australia Boomers games against Spain and Canada, preview their final pool game against Greece, as well as discuss the Opals loss against Nigeria and how they can bounce back against Canada and France.

Listen 🎧 https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/more-than-a-game/id1578848922?i=1000663917847...
Watch 👀 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv5gI0OY1U8
Podbean 🎤 https://gamemorethan.podbean.com/e/ep-32-olympics-review-with-dj-vasiljevic/