Talkin' It Up

Talkin' It Up

Talkin’ It Up with Megan Waters is a vodcast that creates a safe space to have wide ranging conversations, invites everybody to participate on equal standing, and learn as a collective of people with different ideas and experiences. At its heart is a desire for connection through storytelling, with the understanding that individuals bring their own lives, ways of seeing and ways of being.

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May 23, 2025 37 mins

GWS speedster Aliesha Newman reflects with host Megan Waters on her four-club AFLW journey and the moment she learned she needed to push the boundaries

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Former Port Adelaide and Hawthorn star Chad Wingard tells host Megan Waters about his AFL role, getting married, and how his childhood shaped his character

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Port Adelaide wing Jase Burgoyne joins host Megan Waters to discuss his family’s rich history in football and his longstanding connection to Port Adelaide

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Gold Coast forward Ben Long joins host Megan Waters to talk about his strong form, his NT connection with Daniel Rioli, and some unique goal celebrations

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Talkin It Up returns for 2025 in Sir Doug Nicholls Round as Adelaide Crows superstar Izak Rankine joins us to talk it up with host Megan Waters. 

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Indigenous umpire Josh James on backing himself, battling homesickness and why artistry matters in Australia's game.

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The young Bulldogs forward on growing up in Mount Barker, being a 'fanboy', and the goal that made recruiters take notice

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St Kilda star Bradley Hill tells Megan Waters about his family and footballing journey across 13 years and three clubs

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AFLW pioneer Kaitlyn Ashmore tells Megan Waters and Andy Krakouer about her unassuming road to a career in footy.

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"Let's see how far your wings can spread" - advice from Liam Henry's mum as he tells Megzy about his football journey, from being drafted by Freo to the transition to the Saints, overcoming a recent injury, and how hard work beats talent.

SENSITIVE CONTENT - This video contains discussion about domestic and family violence, suicide, alcohol and drug use, and mental health.

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"Respect the past but forge your own future" - Lydia Williams on growing up in the desert with a Noongar father and American mother, her experience of identity and Indigenous culture, finding football and accolades at the highest level, why she has always advocated for women in sport, and what’s next post-retirement.

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Megzy sits down one-on-one with Courtney Ugle in a chat about hope after adversity, her incredible life, how footy saved it, and what she’s doing now to help make the world a better place.

Support Courtney’s work with Djirra – https://Djirra.org.au

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Join Megan Waters, Andy Krakouer and Carlton star Zac Williams as they explore his upbringing, Indigenous heritage, footy highlights, hardships, and the joys of marriage and parenthood.

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May 7, 2024 32 secs

Join Megan Waters, Andrew Krakouer and their guests as they explore culture & connection and share stories about how football brings us together. 

Talkin' It Up includes football legends from players to coaches and those who have been touched by the game we love.

Join them as they create a safe space to chat about their lives and experiences.

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