The Armchair Fan

UQ Sport

Join Jamie in his armchair to interview athletes from The University of Queensland. We'll chat studying, student life and competing at an elite level, all with a side of classic sporty banter.⁠

Episodes

  1. Ep 23: Hitting 3 Hours Every Day w/ World Ranked Squash Star Nick Calvert

    04/06/2021

    Ep 23: Hitting 3 Hours Every Day w/ World Ranked Squash Star Nick Calvert

    Have a hit at this episode with World Ranked Squash star, UQ Sporting Scholarship holder and Mathematics student Nick Calvert. Nick chats playing for Australia, his intense training regime, family ties, and how to beat his brother Tom Calvert in a match. Host: Jamie Mitchell Copyright UQ Sport

    38 min
  2. Ep 22: 6-time Olympic Games Commentator & Great Court Race Veteran Gerry Collins

    18/05/2021

    Ep 22: 6-time Olympic Games Commentator & Great Court Race Veteran Gerry Collins

    In this special edition of The Armchair Fan ahead of the 36th running of the Great Court Race, we chat to commentator Gerry Collins who calls the Race That Stops UQ as he relives his highlights from a star-studded career. From commentating Brisbane Broncos matches for two decades, to calling 6 Olympic Games and 23 Australian gold medal wins, Gerry has called some of the greatest sporting highlights dating back to the 80s. 1999 Rugby World Cup Final excerpt thanks to The Conversation Hour 1988 Seoul Olympics excerpt calling Duncan Armstrong's 1988 gold win thanks to the ABC 1996 Atlanta Olympics excerpt calling Kieran Perkins gold medal thanks to The Conversation Hour 2000 Olympics excerpt thanks to The Grandstand Cafe with Quentin Hull Host: Jamie Mitchell Copyright UQ Sport

    1 hr
  3. Ep 21: World Record Holder & Waterskiier of the Decade Jacinta Carroll

    09/05/2021

    Ep 21: World Record Holder & Waterskiier of the Decade Jacinta Carroll

    Fly through the air and break a World Record by a whopping 10cm with Competitive Waterskiier and UQ Master of Physiotherapy student Jacinta Carroll. Haivng recently added Female Waterskiier of the Decade to her mighty list of accolades (a list including being the first waterskiier to be awarded a UQ Blue, and being named 2017's UQ Sportswoman of the Year), we chat to Jacinta about her incredible work ethic, how she doesn't let fear take over and why her secret Olympic talent fuels her competitive edge. Host: Jamie Mitchell Copyright UQ Sport

    46 min
  4. Ep 20: Broncos Touch Premiership, Being A Rebel & Inclusion w/ Touch Football Veteran James Sharp

    19/04/2021

    Ep 20: Broncos Touch Premiership, Being A Rebel & Inclusion w/ Touch Football Veteran James Sharp

    Touch Football Veteran and 2021 UQ Sport Club Administrator of the Year James Sharp relives playing for the Broncos NRL Touch Premiership Team in this episode of The Armchair Fan. Find out what it's like running into the cauldron knowing you're being live streamed on Kayo and Fox Sports, why inclusion and fairness is so important to Sharpy and what it means to be a Rebel in this special edition episode. Host: Jamie Mitchell Copyright UQ Sport

    33 min
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About

Join Jamie in his armchair to interview athletes from The University of Queensland. We'll chat studying, student life and competing at an elite level, all with a side of classic sporty banter.⁠

Information

  • Creator
    UQ Sport
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    The Armchair Fan