Dropped Balls and Big Calls
Dropped Balls and Big Calls
Podcast Description
Real stories of resilience, grief, purpose & comebacks with athletes, musos & everyday legends
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The podcast focuses on resilience, grief, mental health, personal growth, and identity, with episodes delving into powerful stories like Chris Bull's journey from loss to fatherhood, showcasing how individuals navigate setbacks and find purpose amid challenges.
Dropped Balls and Big Calls is a Podcast where we sit down with people from all walks of life to dig into the moments that shape us, the wins, the setbacks, and the wild decisions in between.
Every guest brings a turning point, a time they fell flat, took a risk, or faced a challenge that changed everything. We talk about what it taught them, how they bounced back, and what they’d say to someone standing in the middle of their own big moment right now.
No scripts, just honest, human conversations about the plays that make life what it is.
Fifteen years ago, an ordinary summer day became one of the darkest moments in New Zealand’s history.
In this deeply personal tribute to his hometown of Christchurch, Jason Beardsley recounts where he was when the February 22, 2011 earthquake struck, the terrifying hours that followed, and the long years of aftershocks, uncertainty, and grief that reshaped a city and its people forever.
This episode explores:
• The reality of living through thousands of aftershocks
• The hidden mental toll long after the cameras left
• The loss of identity when landmarks and memories vanish
• The extraordinary community spirit that carried the city forward
• How a broken city rebuilt itself into something new
From liquefaction-covered streets to pop-up art installations, from fear to pride, this is the story of a city that refused to stay down.
Christchurch isn’t just a disaster story. It’s a resilience story.
Kia Ora Christchurch. Kia Kaha.
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