
Mike Sheahan, one of the AFL's most respected journalists, hosts Open Mike on Fox Footy, an insightful TV interview series featuring some of the greats of the game and providing viewers with the most in-depth and illuminating footy discussions. The show also works perfectly as an audio product for those catching up on their commute.
All Episodes
Mike Sheahan sits down with Michael Green (grandfather of Tom), whose family went through tragedy losing one grandson before seeing another drafted by the GWS Giants
25 Mar 2020 | 28 mins
After making his debut for the Western Bulldogs while still in high school, Callan Ward became captain of a young GWS side at the age of just 21. Nearing return following two knee injuries that ended his 2019 campaign, he spoke to Mike on the eve of the 2020 season.
18 Mar 2020 | 28 mins
- Brian Lake: "I'm still broken"
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In the season finale, Brian Lake, along with his manager and friend, Marty Pask, opens up to Mike in a powerful and emotional interview.
25 Sep 2019 | 28 mins
After a controversial start to his career, Dane Swan became a Collingwood great before it came to an abrupt end after 258 games.
24 Sep 2019 | 50 mins
Tom Boyd was the number one pick in 2013 and led the Bulldogs to a fairytale premiership before he retired at the age of 23 in May 2019.
17 Sep 2019 | 29 mins
One of September's greatest performers, the mercurial Stevie Johnson, sits down with Mike to discuss his sparkling career.
10 Sep 2019 | 28 mins
Credited with the turnaround of leadership standards in the AFL, Leading Teams' Ray McLean joins Mike.
03 Sep 2019 | 28 mins
Mike Sheahan speaks to former Coleman Medalists and AFL legends to learn about John Coleman, one of the finest to play Australian Rules Football.
27 Aug 2019 | 28 mins
The Coleman Medalist in 1999, Scott Cummings kicked 349 goals in 128 games for four AFL clubs - including a bag of eight on debut.
20 Aug 2019 | 29 mins
A captain for Collingwood, Ray Shaw played 146 games for the Pies. His sons, Rhyce and Heath, also became Magpies under the father / son rule, while his second cousin, Tim Paine, captains Australia in Test cricket.
13 Aug 2019 | 28 mins
- Andrew Dunkley: Sydney Swans Hall of Famer's relationship with the club is now non-existent
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A Sydney Swans Hall of Famer, Andrew Dunkley played 217 games in the harbour city, but now has no connection with the club he once played for.
06 Aug 2019 | 28 mins
- Introducing: The Miracle of '99
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The Miracle of '99, presented by Fox Cricket, is a series that takes you inside the dressing room for Australia's miraculous run in the 1999 Cricket World Cup.Collectively, one almighty triumph. But it was in fact a long list of unlikely and incredible events that led to green and gold success in the UK.SEARCH & SUBSCRIBE to The Miracle of '99 on iTunes or go to foxsports.com.au/podcasts for the full episodes and related content.
04 Jul 2019 | 2 mins
Not many people diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer feel ‘unbelievably lucky’, but former golfer and popular radio personality Mark Allen does. The 50-year-old recently had surgery to remove 70 per cent of his rectum, after undergoing an operation to remove 18 per cent of his lungs earlier this year.
29 May 2019 | 28 mins
Imagine the roller-coaster ride of emotions as you bury your best mate at 23, just days later you win a premiership. Welcome to Clay Smith's world.
21 May 2019 | 28 mins
Four-time premiership Blue David McKay joins Mike Sheahan to recount some of the best moments of his career.
14 May 2019 | 28 mins
Two of the best players of their era, Kelvin Moore and David Dench sit down with Mike to discuss their careers and rivalries throughout their era.
07 May 2019 | 29 mins
Geelong Premiership hero Brad Ottens opens up to Mike about the time he nearly lost his manhood
30 Apr 2019 | 28 mins
Mike is joined by four-time premiership player Rodney Eade, who after a glittering playing career then coached 377 games of AFL football with a premiership eluding him
23 Apr 2019 | 28 mins
Mike Sheahan sits down with one of Melbourne's stalwarts, Steven Smith, to discuss his career with the Demons and role as president of the Melbourne Cricket Club
16 Apr 2019 | 27 mins
Over 330 games for St. Kilda and Essendon, Brendon Goddard was named All-Australian twice but despite his best effort, a premiership eluded him
09 Apr 2019 | 28 mins