Episodes
Hi everyone, 41 calls today.  On the Launchpad, the English Rugby Team might face a fine for their V-formation during New Zealand’s haka - what would you do if you were facing the haka? And: The cricket TV rights deal left many fans stranded on the weekend, as Australia’s game v Sri Lanka was exclusively on Foxtel. Should the government step in to fix this? Former Aussie Cricketer Rodney Hogg joins us to discuss David Warner's 100 and Australia’s game against Sri Lanka. The legend Kevin...
Published 10/28/19
Drive with Mark Allen and David Schwarz, featuring: On the Launchpad, the question of why Neale Daniher has missed out on being the Victorian representative for the Australian of the Year award, and Mark Bosnich was vocal on the lack of grass roots support in Australian soccer. Shane McInnes joins us from the Australian MotoGP happening this weekend down on Phillip Island. Mark Robinson from the Herald Sun discusses Neale Daniher and his new book released yesterday, as well as the latest...
Published 10/25/19
Drive with Mark Allen and David Schwarz, featuring: On the Launchpad, there is an issue of development from the grass roots of Rugby in Australia and Ben Simmons can't let sleeping dogs lie in regards to his night back at Crown. Our racing expert Tim Guille gives us the lowdown on yesterday's Geelong Cup and looks ahead to the Cox Plate this weekend. Tom Morris stops by the studio to give us his review of Shane Warne's best 12 and explains his three best Aussie sports people since...
Published 10/24/19
Drive with Mark Allen and David Schwarz, featuring: On the Launchpad, Raelene Castle has finally spoken following the backlash towards Rugby Australia and calls for the whip to be banned from horse racing ignite the lines. Dave Hussey joins us to talk cricket as Cricket Australia advertises publically for the role of National Selector, and the Shield cricket continues. On Pub Talk, we discuss the greatest ever sayings - discovering the origin stories for a few of them. Andrew Westacott,...
Published 10/23/19
Former Australian cricketer David Hussey joined Ox and Marko on Macquarie Sports Radio Drive. 
Published 10/23/19
Drive with Mark Allen and David Schwarz, featuring: On the Launchpad, with questions about the future of Rugby in Australia, why was Raelene Castle given the job in the first place and a surprise decision to include Nick Kyrgios in the Australian Davis Cup team has everybody confused. Legendary race caller Bryan Martin joins us to discuss the Cox Plate barrier draw with a few surprise omissions. Fox Sports Tom Morris joins us to talk about England's latest cricket format, 'The Hundred' as...
Published 10/22/19
Every week, high performance coach Alan Rodway joins Ox and Marko to discuss ways to improve team performance in sport and business. Today's topic: Accountability. 
Published 10/22/19
Drive with Mark Allen and David Schwarz, featuring: On the Launchpad, the Wallabies are out of the Rugby World Cup and Cheika has fallen on his sword, while the verdict for Nelson Asofa-Solomona is out but is it a miscarriage of justice? Former Aussie Cricketer Rodney Hogg joins us to discuss the T20 format, whether Steve Smith should be in the side and the side against Sri Lanka. Mark Robinson from the Herald Sun discusses the Wallabies and gives his take on the Dan Hannebery injury and...
Published 10/21/19
On the Launchpad, we are asking: The NRL handed down their punishment for Nelson Asofa Solomona - and it’s fair to say, most callers weren’t too happy with it. And: Does your view of horse racing change after ABC’s 7.30 documentary? Brae Sokolski has got horse “yes yes yes” in the Everest and “Finche” in the Caulfield Cup - he joins us to discuss the excitement getting into this weekend.  Jon Ralph from the Herald Sun joins us to discuss the top 5 ingredients for the perfect racing day and...
Published 10/18/19
"You will remember where you were on this day"
Published 10/18/19
On the Launchpad, we are asking: Should the NRL be re-named NSWRL? And should Scott McLaughlin be stripped of his maiden Bathurst 1000 title?  Rugby World Cup commentator Sean Maloney joins us to preview the Wallabies game against England.  Tom Morris from Fox Sports wraps up the AFL Trade period for us and discusses the potential cricket squad for the Summer.  Racing expert Tim Guille previews the Everest and the Caulfield Cup.  Daniel Garb has the latest in the EPL with the big clash...
Published 10/17/19
Drive with Mark Allen and David Schwarz, featuring: On the Launchpad, the Essendon Drug Scandal is back in the news as it's discovered that TB4 wasn't on the banned ASADA list until the day before the club self-reported and the NBL will be streaming their games globally over social media network Twitch. Tom Morris is at AFL House for the end of the Trade Period, as list managers and players attempt to make things happen in the last few hours. On Pub Talk, we countdown the greatest...
Published 10/16/19
On The Launchpad, Tony McEvoy thinks the Everest has overtaken the Melbourne Cup as most important horse race in Australia and which punishment - if any - would be appropriate for Nelson Asofa-Solomona after his fighting incident in Bali.  The Adelaide Crows announced Matthew Nicks as new senior coach, we have got the best bits from his press conference. Jon Ralph from the Herald Sun joins us to discuss the second-last day of the AFL Trade period.  Jon Pierik from The Age and Sydney...
Published 10/15/19
Drive with Mark Allen and David Schwarz, featuring: On The Launchpad, it's Victoria vs NSW in the racing as the Everest for Group 1 recognition and the NRL off-season controversy begins just 6 days in, as the Storm's Nelson Asofa-Solomona is involved in a Bali brawl. Former Aussie cricket captain Kim Hughes joins us with all the news from the Sheffield Shield as Mitch Marsh puts his hand through a wall and some poor form from David Warner and Steve Smith. Mark Robinson from the Herald Sun...
Published 10/14/19
Former Australian cricketer Kim Hughes tells Ox and Marko that Tim Paine should remain captain "for at least the next 12 months". 
Published 10/14/19
Drive with Mark Allen and David Schwarz featuring: On the Launchpad, the A League is back but are the audience really there and will anyone be watching, and after the Sport Australia Hall of Fame we're confused about the amount of footballers who haven't made the cut and elevated to Legend status. Mick Warner from the Herald Sun joins us with all the latest in the AFL Trade Period with Essendon lobbying to keep Joe Daniher and will Brad Hill make it to St Kilda? Jake Norton, the MRC’s...
Published 10/11/19
Looking for a laugh? Tune in to all the best Dad Jokes with Mark Allen and David Schwarz.
Published 10/11/19
Ox and Marko live from the Australian Sport Hall of Fame.  Former Australian swimmer Stephanie Rice joined us on the desk ahead of the Hall of Fame ceremony.  On the Launchpad, the NRL Grand Final controversy is still making headlines, and we ask: Should Steve Smith captain Australia again? Robbie McEwen, former Australian road cyclist joined us on the desk to discuss his career and his induction into the Sports Australia Hall of Fame tonight.  Tom Morris has all the latest from the AFL...
Published 10/10/19
Drive with Mark Allen and David Schwarz featuring: On the Launchpad, the controversial six tackle decision in the NRL Grand Final is still making headlines so we want to know the greatest controversies of Grand Finals, and the UFC was big on Sunday - so big, it may be taking over Boxing. Tom Morris has all the latest from the AFL Trade Period on Day 2, with rumours Essendon are looking at Mason Cox and Jamie Elliott stays with Collingwood. The Great Brett Finch is in studio to discuss...
Published 10/08/19
Drive with Mark Allen and Brad Hardie featuring: On the Launchpad, will Cam Smith continue on in the 2020 season as the critics continue to come out in force and the AFL are considering adding a second trade season to their calendar, this one right before the start of the home and away season. Sean Maloney is over in Japan commentating the Rugby World Cup, and fills us in on the Wallabies taking on Uruguay tomorrow and which of the competitors we need to be watching out for. The NRL Grand...
Published 10/04/19
Drive with Mark Allen and David Schwarz featuring: On the Launchpad, Craig Bellamy is honoured at the Dally M's and we want to know if he is the best coach in Australian history, and Jon Ralph thinks the Free Agency isn't where it is supposed to be with the weaker teams losing out. Boxer Danny Green is live in the studio promoting the newly announced Barry Hall v Paul Gallen bout coming up in November, code vs code entering the ring. Tom Morris from Fox Sports has all the latest in trades as...
Published 10/03/19
Drive with Mark Allen and David Schwarz featuring: On the Launchpad, Gus Gould wants to see more action from the NRL to protect the heads of Rugby League players now and into the future and a lot of speculation has surrounded Joe Daniher heading to the Swans from Essendon, and it looks like it will happen. Channel 9's Tom Rehn in Adelaide joins us with the latest from the Adelaide Crows as all their players are trying to leave and there is still no coach for 2020. Australian UFC Fighter...
Published 10/01/19
Drive with Mark Allen and David Schwarz featuring: On the Launchpad, the Rugby World Cup is well underway but you wouldn't know about it in Australia and the Gold Coast Suns receive the bail out package to end all bail outs from the AFL. Rugby World Cup Commentator Sean Maloney joins us live from Japan after the Aussies loss to Wales yesterday, with coach Michael Cheika confused by the rules and multiple referee controversies. Mark Robinson from the Herald Sun joins us to recap the 2019...
Published 09/30/19
On the Launchpad, Nick Kyrgios got a suspended ban - how long will he play by the rules and what will he do to actually get suspended? The Brisbane Broncos are still creating headlines, with reports emerging that there is a clause in Anthony Seibold's contract to finish the agreement if the performances are not up to standard. Mark Robinson from the Herald Sun joins us to discuss the big AFL Grand Final tomorrow and shed some light on Marlion Pickett's selection.  Mat Thompson from Channel...
Published 09/27/19
Second day broadcasting live from the AFL Live Site at the MCG. On the Launchpad, the Daily Telegraph is reporting that there have only been 25,000 tickets sold so far for the Roosters v Storm Prelim at the SCG on Saturday night. What are the reasons for that? How can we make it more attractive to go to the stadium? And: Should the AFL introduce a cricket-like challenging system? Darryl Brohman joins us to give his thoughts on the NRL Preliminary Finals this weekend and has his say on the...
Published 09/26/19