My mate Sean Carney of Sanspants Radio (How Good’s Footy?, Scaredy Boys) discusses his hero Michael Voss and the moment he’ll never forget. Follow Gemma on Twitter.Follow Play On Radio on Twitter.Subscribe to Siren: A Women in Sport Collective.

One in all in: Brisbane’s ’21 AFLW flag with Breeanna Brock (Brisbane Lions)

Jul 21st, 2021 1h 8m

I had the privilege of speaking with Brisbane Lions’ Women’s CEO Breeanna Brock about the club’s journey toward their maiden AFLW flag, and the challenges the group had to overcome. Explore Kirby Fenwick & Gemma Bastiani's deep dive into the de

Dom Sheed lives a childhood dream with Joel Duscher (Sanspants Radio, How Good’s Footy?)

Oct 4th, 2020 1h 11m

My mate Joel Duscher is back for a new episode, this time talking about the 2018 AFLM grand final and Dom Sheed living out a childhood dream. Follow Gemma on Twitter.Follow Play On Radio on Twitter.Subscribe to Siren: A Women in Sport Collectiv

A long awaited debut with Trent Cooper

Sep 13th, 2020 46m 51s

I caught up with Fremantle Dockers AFLW head coach Trent Cooper to chat about a significant game for his side: round one 2019, better known as Kiara Bowers’ debut. Follow Gemma on Twitter.Follow Play On Radio on Twitter.Subscribe to Siren: A Wo

Collingwood's almost era with Daniel White

Sep 6th, 2020 1h 16m

It's been a little while, but I See It But I Don't Believe It is back! Today Gemma chats to Daniel White from podcast The Average Team.Dan wanted to talk about his beloved Collingwood, and an era when they were inches away from success.Follow D

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Siren Interview: Alison Smirnoff & Bill Irving of Kicking Against The Pricks

Aug 24th, 2020 21m 57s

Kicking Against the Pricks is a documentary about women’s footy, the reclamation of the body and the feminist revolution happening in towns and communities across Australia. Melbourne-based filmmakers Alison Smirnoff and Bill Irving are the tea

Lily Mithen's Goal with Lucy Race

Jul 5th, 2020 1h 2m

I had the absolute pleasure of speaking to fellow AFLW Dee Lucy Race (The Outer Sanctum) about Lily Mithen's second ever goal in AFLW. We go back and discuss Melbourne’s first ever AFLW final after three years of barely missing out.Check out Th

The Pavlich Game with Todd Davey

Jun 14th, 2020 1h 4m

Here we go with a new episode about AFLM, after it returned over the weekend. Gemma spoke to Essendon fan Todd Davey, not about his team but about his favourite non-Bomber: Matthew Pavlich. In what is now known as 'The Pavlich Game', Fremantle'

Young Talent on Display with Joel Duscher

May 31st, 2020 1h 19m

After a week off I’m excited to share my conversation with Joel Duscher (Sanspants Radio, How Good’s Footy?) from April all about the young talent we got to watch when Carlton and St Kilda met in round five of the 2020 AFLW season.Read my inter

Eagles join the AFLW with Dr Kasey Symons

May 17th, 2020 39m 1s

In what was intended to be a shorter bonus episode, I spoke to my Siren co-founder Dr. Kasey Symons about her beloved Eagles joining the AFLW competition in 2020.Catch Kasey on Twitter and Instagram.Catch Gemma on Twitter and Instagram.Stay hom

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Siren Interview: Introducing Halftime Huddle

May 11th, 2020 20m 45s

Siren is proud to announce its first ever collaborators, podcast Halftime Huddle. To welcome them, Siren co-founders Dr. Kasey Symons and Gemma Bastiani spoke to Halftime Huddle co-hosts Sarah Burt and Taylor Capannolo about what the podcast is

Fremantle's Undefeated Season with Hayley Miller

May 10th, 2020 48m 28s

In today’s episode Gemma speaks to Fremantle Docker Hayley Miller about their undefeated season. Hayley shares what it was like to be at the club as they lost players to expansion, and the unceremonious end to the 2020 AFLW season.Stay home and

The Lockout with Kirby Fenwick

May 3rd, 2020 1h 12m

I was lucky to be joined by my Siren co-founder Kirby Fenwick to discuss The Lockout—the first AFLW match in 2017. Reflecting on the historic game, we talk about how the league was fast tracked, why the game was moved to Princes Park and the ga

Geelong enters the AFLW with Tom Reed

Apr 26th, 2020 58m 25s

We turn back to round one 2019 to reflect on Geelong’s entry into the AFLW competition. They took on established club Collingwood at their home of Kardinia Park (GMHBA Stadium) and just got over the line in an historic victory. I spoke to noted

The Origins of the Showdown (Part Two) with Lisa Fletcher & Jason Morrison

Apr 19th, 2020 1h 11m

In part two of The Origins of the Showdown Lisa, Jason and Gemma discuss the first ever Showdown, which took place 23 years ago today!Hear part one: https://aca.st/b8e4e4Subscribe to I See It But I Don't Believe It wherever you get your podcast

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Siren Interview: Michelle Cooling of the Sydney Swans

Apr 13th, 2020 45m 29s

For Siren: A Women in Sport Collective Gemma speaks to Sydney Swans social media manager Michelle Cooling about her journey through sport and her time at the Swans.Get weekly women in sport newsletters in your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.

The Origins of the Showdown (Part One) with Lisa Fletcher & Jason Morrison

Apr 12th, 2020 1h 14m

In this edition of I See It But I Don't Believe It, Gemma speaks to lifelong Port Adelaide fan Lisa Fletcher and footy history buff Jason Morrison to discuss The Origins of the Showdown (Part One)—the history of SA footy (from a distinctly Port

Anthony McDonald Tipungwuti Playing Footy with Joel Duscher

Apr 5th, 2020 49m 48s

I See It But I Don't Believe It is back with a new episode about Anthony McDonald Tipungwuti's miraculous game winning goal against North Melbourne in round 17 2019. Gemma chats to Essendon fan Joel Duscher (Sanspants Radio, How Good's Footy?)

Luke Hodge's Grand Final Goal with Zac Abroms

Dec 10th, 2019 53m 19s

I met with old friend Zac Abroms to discuss one of his favourite footy moments — Luke Hodge's Grand Final Goal.We also eventually get off track, discussing Cyril, AFLW and Zac's thought on the Hawks in 2020.Catch Zac on twitter.Hear I See It Bu

Hawthorn's First Women's Flag with Emma Race

Aug 15th, 2019 52m 9s

Gemma was able to meet with 10/10 person Emma Race (The Outer Sanctum, Hawthorn no. 1 Ticket Holder) to chat about the Hawks' first flag in women's footy - the 2018 VFLW Premiership.Find Emma on The Outer Sanctum, and follow her on twitter.Hear

Introducing: The Ruck Rover

Jun 18th, 2019 53m 1s

Gemma was recently a guest on new footy podcast The Ruck Rover. A weekly podcast breaking down footy's most pressing and interesting narratives.Check out the episode then subscribe to The Ruck Rover wherever you get your podcasts, or stream onl

The Geelong / Hawthorn Rivalry with Tom Reed

May 31st, 2019 1h 16m

Gemma is joined by Tom Reed of How Good's Footy? once again to discuss the Geelong / Hawthorn rivalry from 1985 to current day. This one's extra long, too!Hear How Good's Footy? on Play On Radio every Wednesday at 4PM.Hear I See It But I Don't

The Comeback with Joel Duscher

May 29th, 2019 45m 52s

Gemma is joined by Joel Duscher (How Good's Footy?) to rehash The Comeback - Round 16 2001 Essendon v Kangaroos. The conversation also devolves into Sydney v Essendon games of recent years.Hear Joel on How Good's Footy? on Play On Radio every W

Footy Trivia [Part Two]

May 16th, 2019 51m 4s

Gemma is joined by Cats fan & musician Yeo and Blues fan & tour manager Jason Morrison for some footy trivia. This one's a bit of fun, and includes some really interesting little tidbits as questions divulge into different footy stories.Hear I