Hooked on Sport

with Ben Hook & Sophie Hilditch
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Join Ben Hook and co-host Sophie Hilditch as they dive into the stories, personalities, and moments that define sport across South Australia. Dropping weekly with your favourite segments * Country & City Sports News * Sophie's Star & Ben's Best * Fair or Farce * Hooky's Power Rankings.

  1. 48M AGO

    Sport, Exercise & Parkinson’s Disease: Insights from UK and Australia

    In this episode, Ben is joined by Sir Nicholas Mostyn from the Movers & Shakers podcast (UK), Associate Professor Natalie Allen from The University of Sydney, and Greg Howe, Director of Howe Jenkin, to explore how sport and exercise can improve quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s Disease. With Sir Nicholas visiting Australia, the group compares UK and Australian approaches to physical activity and Parkinson’s care, discussing innovative programs, research findings, and real world success stories. Professor Allen shares over two decades of research into the benefits of exercise for Parkinson’s, while Sir Nicholas offers personal insights into the Movers & Shakers movement, bringing Parkinson’s awareness to the forefront and advocating for better access to services. Movers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson’sMovers and Shakers finds six friends – Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer MBE, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman – gathered in a Notting Hill pub to discuss the realities of life with Parkinson’s. And maybe find a few silver linings! SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/4dipKcMG0IocnGsdRmB2nJ APPLE https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/movers-and-shakers-a-podcast-about-life-with-parkinsons/id1677410087 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU6BG1KBP3Y&list=RDQU6BG1KBP3Y&start_radio=1 Movers & Shakers ” We Will Survive” (the Parky mix) https://www.youtube.com/@MoversShakers-qo3ly Website: https://www.moversandshakerspodcast.com/ Podcast Award https://parkinsonseurope.org/parkinsonslife/movers-and-shakers-podcast-wins-top-award/ Parky Charter https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/get-involved/campaign/politics-lobbying/the-parky-charter Associate Professor Natalie Allenhttps://www.sydney.edu.au/medicine-health/about/our-people/academic-staff/natalie-allen.html TranscriptMentioned in this episodeParkinson’s Australia https://www.parkinsons.org.au Parkinson’s Foundation (USA) – Parkinson’s Exercise Recommendations https://www.parkinson.org/sites/default/files/documents/parkinsons_exercise_recommendations_infographic_2025.pdf Parliamentary Friends of Parkinson’s https://www.parkinsons.org.au/parliamentary-friends-of-parkinsons/ The Walking Football Association a...

    46 min

  2. 4D AGO

    Best of SA Sport 2025

    It's farewell to an extraordinary year in South Australian sport. We look back on 2025 to find the best moments in SA sport. 15 special moments for all to enjoy! A safe and prosperous New Year to you. Thanks for listening, we look forward to your company again in 2026. Ben, Sophie and Wallace Links CAITLIN ADAMS https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3e6b4d33-c1e2-4a0b-a4d0-9067049c58d4.mp3 Hooked on Sport ONE-DAY CRICKET CUP FINAL https://youtu.be/CSPr9NHB1CY?si=QLBLCk1HLlWHv_kE Cricket.com.au SHOWDOWN https://share.google/EJCS1RrSkXWugJhxv AFL STURT FOOTBALL https://youtu.be/WC2-u2oYiF0?si=wm9F773W3JCMLU6X Aus2win BRYCE COTTON https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19WGAwaugu/?mibextid=wwXIfr 7 News LACROSSE SA https://www.youtube.com/live/oF9JJrbiHvM?si=JgQNETbCIUdzADyu Australian Lacrosse Network SOFTBALL SA https://www.youtube.com/live/Sw4J2wrtcrs?si=JdJboeuYx2r1UcVN Spacequake Sports ADELAIDE LIGHTNING https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15vTyxi1Y7/?mibextid=wwXIfr Nine News ALEX CAREY https://youtu.be/912v-xrl0fk?si=cj2XDDJ3i3an6wV Fox Cricket JESS STENSON https://runwithitpod.podbean.com/e/40-jess-stenson-%E2%80%93-new-australian-marathon-record-holder/ Run With It Podcast SHEFFIELD SHIELD a href="https://youtu.be/7WfEIQJDs3E?si=Q58wp4z4vxSJksXG" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"...

    21 min

  3. 12/25/2025

    Golf Edition (26.12.25) North Adelaide plans; two SA young guns; South Lakes GC, Goolwa our Course in Focus.

    In our final GOLF Edition for 2025, we take a look at the North Adelaide Redevelopment Plans, catch up with two of SA's young guns, Brooks is departing LIV, and our Course in Focus is the beautiful South Lakes GC at Goolwa. (00:26) Christmas 2025! (02:56) Australia wraps up The Ashes at the stunning Adelaide Oval (09:00) North Adelaide GC Redevelopment Plans (19:32) Brooks Koepka departs LIV (22:37) Jack Thompson (23.31) Raegan Denton (26:35) Course in Focus - South Lakes GC, Goolwa Don’t forget to follow the podcast and give us a rating. Just search Hooked on Sport to find us. And if you enjoy the podcast let your mates know. Listen on APPLE and SPOTIFY Follow us on Facebook Instagram X and LinkedIn Music by: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos. License code: KU7HHKE6SBB3SJXL. Artist: Benjamin Tissot

    41 min

  4. 12/15/2025

    Andrew Hilditch: Rare, Raw and Real

    For the first time in 15 years, former Australian cricketer Andrew “Digger” Hilditch opens up about his career as a player, administrator and his controversial stint as Cricket Australia’s chairman of selectors. Hilditch shares the back story to his powder-keg dismissal for handled the ball against Pakistan in 1979. And speaks about his 18 years as a national cricket selector, which featured one of Australia’s most successful on-field eras in history, but also a devastating home Ashes loss in 2010/11. And he addresses with incredible class the extraordinary media scrutiny placed on him and his family as Australia transitioned out of the Steve Waugh era. His insight into the current state Australian cricket is as sharp as ever. This is Andrew Hilditch as you’ve never heard him before. And may never hear again.      Don’t forget to follow the podcast and give us a rating. Just search Hooked on Sport to find us. And if you enjoy the podcast let your mates know. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST: https://tinyurl.com/mr22hbup Hooked on Sport Team Ben Hook - HostSophie Hilditch - HostWallace Long - Producer Email: hookedonsportpodcast@gmail.com Website: https://hookedonsport.com.au/ Listen on APPLE and SPOTIFY Follow us on Facebook Instagram X and LinkedIn Music by: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos. License code: KU7HHKE6SBB3SJXL. Artist: Benjamin Tissot

    48 min

  5. 12/12/2025

    CRICKET Show - The Ashes, Australia wins Over-40s World Cup, Local Wrap

    (00:26) Welcome (03:20) Ben's Best and Sophie's Star (08:10) The Ashes (21.15) Adelaide Strikers WBBL (25.30) Jamie Panelli - Australia IMC Over-40s T20 World Cup Champions (44:36) Local Cricket Wrap (48:40) Community Player of the Week (50:20) Hooked on Sport 'Cricketer of the Year'                  Don’t forget to follow the podcast and give us a rating. Just search Hooked on Sport to find us. And if you enjoy the podcast let your mates know. Listen on APPLE and SPOTIFY Follow us on Facebook Instagram X and LinkedIn Music by: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos. License code: KU7HHKE6SBB3SJXL. Artist: Benjamin Tissot

    55 min

  6. 12/09/2025

    SANDBELT SENSATION: Rasmus wins Australian Open at Royal Melbourne

    Ben and Wallace review the Australian Open, looking at how Royal Melbourne played, and how the South Australians performed. They reflect on what was a sensational week for Australian golf, a worthy Champion, and Ben lets you know where he believes the Australian Open should be played after 2026. Don’t forget to follow the podcast and give us a rating. Just search Hooked on Sport to find us. And if you enjoy the podcast let your mates know. Listen on APPLE and SPOTIFY Follow us on Facebook Instagram X and LinkedIn Music by: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos. License code: KU7HHKE6SBB3SJXL. Artist: Benjamin Tissot

    30 min

  7. 12/06/2025

    Jack Buchanan goes low on Day 3 at the Australian Open

    Jack Buchanan, with the best score on Day 3 has shot up the Australian Open leaderboard. Over 30,000 were there to witness another spectacular day at Royal Melbourne. Sophie speaks with Jack after his amazing round, shares with us Rory's thoughts on his round today, and catches up with Adrian Wickstein from Golf Australia. We finish with Sophie's insights on the course and let's us know where birdies will come from on Day 4. Don’t forget to follow the podcast and give us a rating. Just search Hooked on Sport to find us. And if you enjoy the podcast let your mates know. Listen on APPLE and SPOTIFY Follow us on Facebook Instagram X and LinkedIn Music by: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos. License code: KU7HHKE6SBB3SJXL. Artist: Benjamin Tissot

    18 min

  8. 12/05/2025

    South Aussies at The Australian Open - Day 2

    The weather on Day 2 at The Australian Open was in stark contrast to Day 1. The big crowd saw a large contingent of them following the feature group of Min Woo Lee, Adam Scott and Rory McIlroy. We check in on the South Australian's scores and catch up for a chat with SA amateur golfers, SA greenkeepers and some SA friends.   Don’t forget to follow the podcast and give us a rating. Just search Hooked on Sport to find us. And if you enjoy the podcast let your mates know. Listen on APPLE and SPOTIFY Follow us on Facebook Instagram X and LinkedIn Music by: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos. License code: KU7HHKE6SBB3SJXL. Artist: Benjamin Tissot

    18 min
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Join Ben Hook and co-host Sophie Hilditch as they dive into the stories, personalities, and moments that define sport across South Australia. Dropping weekly with your favourite segments * Country & City Sports News * Sophie's Star & Ben's Best * Fair or Farce * Hooky's Power Rankings.

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  • Creator
    with Ben Hook & Sophie Hilditch
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Hooked on Sport Podcast
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