Aussie Backyard Banter

Mitch Dwyer, Tommy Lamond and James Beale

Welcome to Aussie Backyard Banter, the show where a couple of mates break down the week in sport, take light-hearted swings at the world’s headlines, and wander into hilarious territory along the way. Featuring surprise guest appearances, interviews from sporting events, and plenty of cold-beer wisdom, this is the pod for anyone who loves sport, laughs, and laid-back Aussie storytelling. Real talk. Real banter. Zero preparation.

Episodes

  1. 29 May

    Ep. 13 –!Special Guest! "Paralympic Power: Emilie Miller’s Story" 🔥

    The team are back in the studio for a very special Episode 13 of Aussie Backyard Banter! Mitch, Beals and Emma sit down with Aussie Backyard Banters first Paralympian guest — high-performance athlete, coach, and mum Emilie Miller. From paracycling to wheelchair rugby, Emilie shares her incredible journey through injury, world championships, motherhood, and everything in between. What To Look Forward to: 🏅 Paralympic Pathways — How strategic inclusion, classification systems, and team culture create success (not just raw talent) 🔄 Sport Transition — Switching from paracycling to wheelchair rugby and what it taught her about team dynamics and training 💰 The Hidden Realities — Funding gaps, equipment costs, sponsorship struggles, and the true cost of underfunding parasports 👩‍👧 Balancing It All — Life as a Paralympic athlete + coach + mother, plus her advocacy work 🚀 Future of Parasports — Supporting juniors, athlete development, and unlocking Australia’s untapped potential in the space ❤️ Resilience & Mindset — The power of community, innovation, and never giving up This is an inspiring, eye-opening episode packed with real talk about high-performance sport, inclusion, and the stories behind the medals. Next Episode Teaser: More chaos, banter, and who knows what else is coming 👀 Like, comment, share & subscribe! Big thanks to Emilie Miller for joining us — absolute legend.

    Ep. 13 –!Special Guest! "Paralympic Power: Emilie Miller’s Story" 🔥

About

Welcome to Aussie Backyard Banter, the show where a couple of mates break down the week in sport, take light-hearted swings at the world’s headlines, and wander into hilarious territory along the way. Featuring surprise guest appearances, interviews from sporting events, and plenty of cold-beer wisdom, this is the pod for anyone who loves sport, laughs, and laid-back Aussie storytelling. Real talk. Real banter. Zero preparation.