What Happens Next?
What Happens Next?
Podcast Description
In seeking advice for his own career transition, Steve Morris reached out to former sports people who had recently retired. However, when he uncovered several stories that had ended in tragedy, he grew concerned for what he would face on his first Monday off work. In the first season of What Happens Next, Steve speaks to former Wallaby Ben Alexander, Olympic Legend Shane Gould, AFL Premiers Easton Wood & Tom Boyd, and Olympic Champion Mack Horton. [email protected]
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The podcast centers on themes of retirement, identity, and personal growth, with episodes featuring discussions on the challenges faced by athletes after elite competition, such as Ben Alexander's experience with life after rugby, Shane Gould's decision to leave the sport at the peak of her career, and the mental health struggles of AFL players Tom Boyd and Easton Wood.
In seeking advice for his own career transition, Steve Morris reached out to former sports people who had recently retired. However, when he uncovered several stories that had ended in tragedy, he grew concerned for what he would face on his first Monday off work.
In the first season of What Happens Next, Steve speaks to former Wallaby Ben Alexander, Olympic Legend Shane Gould, AFL Premiers Easton Wood & Tom Boyd, and Olympic Champion Mack Horton.
In 2013, the Wallabies were a game away from an unheralded upset against the British & Irish Lions. What happened that night defined the careers of many on the field, but no more so, than prop Ben Alexander.
In episode 1 of What Happens Next, Steve begins his own retirement journey by hearing the story of former Rugby Union superstar Ben Alexander.
A Brumby turned pub owner, Ben sits down with Steve in Canberra, and understand how that night against the Lions set him up for much of his life post rugby.
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Featuring Can You Feel It by Floodlights from their recent album Underneath.
Also featuring music by Podington Bear.
What Happens Next is hosted by Steve Morris.
Produced by Ed Gooden.
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