Best Sandra Magnus Podcasts (2025)

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The Sit-Down with Thanasi Kokkinakis 28:54

4d ago28:54

28:54

Thanasi Kokkinakis joins Viv and Matt in Pod Laver Arena as he continues his rehab from pectoral attachment surgery. It’s the perfect time to talk to the Australian star coinciding with the start of Roland Garros — the site of his best Grand Slam results and a thrilling succession of five-set epics in 2024. This time around, he's making his comment…

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The Sit-Down with Patrick McEnroe (Part 1) 30:53

11d ago30:53

30:53

This week's guest is Patrick McEnroe, who joined Viv and Matt in the studio during AO 2025 for a wide-ranging chat about his unique tennis career. The Australian Open is his favourite event, the tournament where he broke through for his first Slam singles semifinal in 1991 and also reached that year's doubles final. He also upset Boris Becker en ro…

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The Sit-Down with Destanee Aiava 30:57

19d ago30:57

30:57

Australian star Destanee Aiava is this week's guest on The Sit-Down, just days before she flies to Europe ahead of her main-draw debut at Roland Garros, where she has been awarded a wildcard. Aiava, 25, has enjoyed a brilliant nine-month span, starting when she qualified at the US Open last August. She replicated that feat at Australian Open 2025, …

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The Sit-Down with Maya Joint 27:47

26d ago27:47

27:47

Australian rising star Maya Joint is this week's guest on The Sit-Down, speaking to Matt in Brisbane in what was her very first podcast interview. Joint was in the Queensland capital as part of Australia's Billie Jean King Cup team and was selected thanks to impressive form; in 2025 she has cracked the top 100 and at one point was the world's secon…

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The Sit-Down with Sandra Zaniewska 29:25

1M ago29:25

29:25

This week Viv and Matt bring you their chat with Sandra Zaniewska, notable for being one of the few women coaching at the elite level on the professional tour. Zaniewska, a former pro player from Poland, transitioned into coaching when she began an informal partnership with friend and fellow pro Petra Martic. The 33-year-old has gone on to coach mu…

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Air Combat Lessons From Navy Ace Bill Driscoll 45:55

2M ago45:55

45:55

How do you become a flying ace when outnumbered and shot down on fire? Decorated Naval Flight Officer Bill Driscoll shares his incredible Vietnam combat story here today revealing the intense preparation, critical pilot/RIO bond, and mindset needed under unimaginable pressure - going well beyond dogfight myths. Driscoll details the stark realities …

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The Sit-Down with Ellen Perez 30:17

2M ago30:17

30:17

Ahead of this week's upcoming Billie Jean King Cup Qualifier in Brisbane, we sat down with Team Australia's Ellen Perez. A member of the Australian team who reached the 2022 Finals, Perez is now one of the nation’s most experienced players. The hard-hitting baseliner recently held a top 10 doubles ranking, has won two ITF singles titles and has rea…

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The Sit-Down with Chanda Rubin 29:03

2M ago29:03

29:03

We caught up with former top 10 star Chanda Rubin when she was in Melbourne as part of the AO commentary team, returning to a tournament site where she reached the 1996 semifinals -- her best Grand Slam result. That year Rubin beat Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario in a record-breaking quarterfinal before teaming with the Spaniard to win the women's doubles …

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The Sit-Down with Tomas Berdych 25:33

2M ago25:33

25:33

Former world No.4 Tomas Berdych joined Viv and Matt in the Pod Laver Arena studio during Australian Open 2025, an event where Czechs Jiri Lehecka, Tomas Berdych and Jakub Mensik all reached at least the third round. This was especially pleasing to Berdych, who in September took on the role as Czech Davis Cup captain after earlier working as Lehecka…

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The Unexpected Challenges of Being An Opera Star With J'Nai Bridges 39:32

2M ago39:32

39:32

Ever wonder what it takes to stand on the world's most prestigious stages, captivating audiences with your voice? J'Nai Bridges unveils the intense athletic discipline, linguistic mastery, and emotional depth required to thrive in the demanding world of opera. From navigating the pressures of performing to championing diversity in classical music, …

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The Sit-Down with Kim Clijsters 31:35

3M ago31:35

31:35

This week we're joined by former world No.1 Kim Clijsters, who spoke to Matt from Indian Wells -—a tournament where she is a two-time champion. Clijsters was in the Californian desert in her role as honorary president of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, where she met with some of this year's inductees as well as connecting with local student …

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Fighting Fire from 300 Feet with Diego Calderoni 44:59

3M ago44:59

44:59

Discover the intense focus and critical decisions aerial firefighting pilots make while battling wildfires as Diego Calderoni of 10 Tanker reveals the challenges and rewards of flying the largest firefighting aircraft in the world. Most pilots dream of a comfortable airline career, but Diego found his calling diving into the heart of blazing infern…

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The Sit-Down with Sven Groeneveld 24:59

3M ago24:59

24:59

After his playing career, Sven Groeneveld answered an ad in a tennis magazine that saw him head to Japan and take the first steps in what has become a legendary coaching career. The Dutchman has worked with an incredible roster of Grand Slam champions, including Monica Seles, Mary Pierce, Michael Stich, Ana Ivanovic, Caroline Wozniacki, Maria Shara…

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Iditarod Strategies: What It REALLY Takes to Win with Dallas Seavey 1:02:22

3M ago1:02:22

1:02:22

Discover the exhilarating world of ultra-long distance sled racing as six-time Iditarod champion Dallas Seavey reveals what it means to push the limits of human and animal endurance. It's not just physical strength that matters; it's the unbreakable bond he has with his dogs. Dallas emphasizes precognition, needing to know how situations today will…

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The Sit-Down with Ivan Ljubicic 29:21

3M ago29:21

29:21

Former world No.3 Ivan Ljubicic sits down with Viv Christie to reflect on a career that delivered highs such as winning the Davis Cup title for Croatia in 2005, a semifinal run at Roland Garros in 2006, qualifying for the ATP Finals in both those years, and the Indian Wells Masters title in 2010. His achievements went beyond the tennis court; Ljubi…

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Soaring into the Eye of the Storm with Lieutenant Commander Christopher Wood 40:17

3M ago40:17

40:17

Are you ready to confront nature's raw power head-on? Imagine piloting an aircraft directly into the eye of a hurricane, where the fate of coastal communities hangs in the balance. In this episode, Sandra and Sandy go deep inside the Adrenaline Zone to meet a member of the elite National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Corps who have th…

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The Sit-Down with Kim Birrell 17:14

3M ago17:14

17:14

After the most inspired period of her career so far, Kim Birrell has climbed to a career-high world No.75 ranking and is Australia’s new women’s No.1. The Queenslander sat down with producer Victoria Rudnikov to discuss her recent milestones, including a quarterfinal appearance at the Brisbane International, qualifying for the AO 2025 women’s singl…

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The Sit-Down with Magnus Norman 32:53

3M ago32:53

32:53

Former world No.2 Magnus Norman has gained recognition as a sought-after coach since his retirement from playing in 2003. During AO 2025, Norman took Viv and Matt back to the beginning of his tennis journey, where he began developing his game during the Swedish tennis boom of the 1980s and drew inspiration from countryman Stefan Edberg. Initially a…

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The Sit-Down with Thomas Drouet 30:06

4M ago30:06

30:06

Wang Qiang’s defeat of Serena Williams in 2020 was one of the great Australian Open upsets. Her coach at the time was Thomas Drouet who, from his home in Monaco, joins Matt to relive his protégé’s epic triumph. Wang is one of many high-profile players Drouet has coached; he helped guide Marion Bartoli to the Wimbledon title in 2013, and has worked …

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Uncovering A Life Undercover with Joe Pistone 44:03

4M ago44:03

44:03

Imagine having to constantly look over your shoulder while living a lie, taking on a false persona and immersing yourself deeply to penetrate a high-risk underworld group without slipping up. Listen in today and discover how former FBI agent Joe Pistone, under the alias Donnie Brasco, successfully infiltrated the Bonanno crime family, and lived to …

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The Sit-Down with Diana Shnaider 16:43

4M ago16:43

16:43

Diana Shnaider is making major moves, rising from outside the top 100 at the start of the 2024 season to a career-high world No.12 by the end of the year. The 20-year-old recently sat down with Viv and Matt at AO 2025 to discuss her growing list of milestones, including multiple titles in singles and doubles, plus an Olympic silver medal at the Par…

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Episode 4 33:51

4M ago33:51

33:51

Black Star sets to work! The horsemen return.By St Magnus Players

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The Sit-Down with Tony Godsick 31:19

4M ago31:19

31:19

From his humble beginnings as a college-level intern, Tony Godsick has forged an unparalleled career as an agent to the stars, representing the likes of Monica Seles, Roger Federer, Coco Gauff and Ben Shelton. Now president and CEO of TEAM8, Godsick sits down with Viv and Matt during AO 2025 to give a rare inside view of his work with some of the w…

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Episode 3 27:12

4M ago27:12

27:12

On the fifth day – Old Ben moves on as village life continues. Ivan takes Inga on a boat trip. Darkness descends on the stable at the farm.By St Magnus Players

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Fighting Fentanyl with Mike Sena 50:36

4M ago50:36

50:36

The Adrenaline Zone shines a spotlight today on the deadly fentanyl crisis in the US as Sandy and Sandra interview Mike Sena, Director of Northern California's High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). Mike reveals the grim realities of the epidemic and the complex battle to combat it, offering a unique perspective from his undercover backgroun…

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The Sit-Down with Corey Gauff 25:07

4M ago25:07

25:07

Viv and Matt are joined by Corey Gauff, father of world No.3 Coco, who's through to the quarterfinals of Australian Open 2025. But you won’t see Corey in Gauff's courtside entourage; in 2023 he decided it was more helpful to watch her matches unfold in a room off court – one of many insights gleaned in a fascinating interview with a man who has an …

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Episode 2 32:05

4M ago32:05

32:05

On the third day – a pedlar comes to the village. The horsemen blindfold Hector. On the fourth day – the children make a discovery! The women reminisce. The horsemen complete their business.By St Magnus Players

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The Sit-Down with Victoria Azarenka 14:46

5M ago14:46

14:46

Few players have as impressive an Australian Open CV as Victoria Azarenka, who joins Viv and Matt ahead her AO 2025 campaign. The 35-year-old first competed at Melbourne Park as a junior 20 years ago when she won the 2005 girls' singles title. And she joined rarified air by winning the women's singles title at the same tournament she'd conquered as…

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The Sit-Down with Pat Rafter 20:53

5M ago20:53

20:53

Pat Rafter is one of Australia’s most beloved athletes; the 2002 Australian of the Year who scaled the highest heights in tennis. The former world No.1 and two-time US Open champion sits down with Matt to reflect on his storied career, which also featured two Wimbledon finals, semifinals at all four majors, two ATP Masters titles, and many other no…

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Episode 1 39:48

5M ago39:48

39:48

On the first day – the village of Greenvoe awakes. The horsemen meet at the stable at the Bu farm. On the second day – business in the shop, the school and the Manse continues as Skarf recounts the history. A stranger with a briefcase arrives at the Hotel. The horsemen meet again.By St Magnus Players

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The Sit-Down with Martina Hingis 33:05

5M ago33:05

33:05

In just a matter of days, Martina Hingis will celebrate the 30th anniversary of her Australian Open debut, where in 1995 she played her first Grand Slam tournament and won her first match at just 14 years of age. Two years later, she won the title, the first of three in a row and an incredible six consecutive AO finals. She loved the conditions so …

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Welcome to the new home of The Sit-Down 1:06

5M ago1:06

1:06

The Sit-Down is your vantage point to the world of tennis, the latest podcast from AO Originals. Each week, you’ll hear a candid conversation with a notable tennis identity, delving into their achievements, challenges, and career-defining moments. From Grand Slam champions to coaches and tennis insiders, we go beyond forehands and backhands to lear…

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Working The Mighty Mississippi with Captain Doicus Langley Jr. 44:03

11M ago44:03

44:03

“Both engines died instantly, the hit was so hard. I immediately just kind of lay down on my bed because I knew how bad the impact was going to be. It threw my bed all the way across the room, dresser laid over, refrigerators downstairs on the floor - it was a hard impact.” Captain Doicus Langley Jr. joins Sandy and Sandra on the podcast today to s…

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Risk Equals Musical Magic with Ángel Gil-Ordóñez 47:40

11M ago47:40

47:40

Spotlight tight, hometown faces fill the hall – a mix of pride and pressure. Baton raised, you begin to lead the revered National Orchestra through a score that explodes into a whirlwind of notes demanding perfect harmony. Suddenly, a discordant note cuts through. The soloist, a celebrated artist in his own right, takes an unscheduled detour into a…

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So Others May Live with Mike Romano 42:45

11M ago42:45

42:45

While it’s true that everyone has rough days at work, few people have ones where they find themselves dropped into the middle of a fishing boat mutiny, tasked with getting the bleeding Captain to safety. Today’s guest is one of those precious few - and, in fact, that day wasn’t even close to his most difficult assignment! 20-year U.S. Coast Guard v…

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Keeping the Pedal to the Metal with Bud Moeller 50:13

11M ago50:13

50:13

“Braking at 180 something, I literally saw the left front wheel twist off with the entire suspension assembly; twist off, take a bounce and go flying a hundred yards. At that point, I've got three wheels, no front brakes, and again, pretty much riding a missile. I just was able to get the car turned at about 45 degrees, and that at least kept it fr…

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Mastering The Masters with Stewart Hagestad 50:43

12M ago50:43

50:43

Stepping up to the first tee, you are enveloped by an electric yet serene atmosphere. The soft grass under your feet and the crisp sound of your golf club making contact with the ball resonate deeply, as meticulously manicured fairways stretch out before you. Surrounded by vibrant azaleas and the deep green backdrop of one of golf's greatest stages…

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Trailblazer On Fire with Kathy Jarvis 50:48

12M ago50:48

50:48

The thunderous growl of the engine as the car accelerates is quickly followed by the acrid scent of burning rubber with tires screeching against the pavement. The world spins into a blur as the car flips through the air, glass shattering and metal crunching in a symphony of destruction. With adrenaline pumping and every sense heightened to the extr…

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Going Deep with Mark Teixeira 45:01

1y ago45:01

45:01

The roar of the crowd fills your ears as the electric atmosphere of World Series Game 2 Yankee Stadium crackles all around you. Stepping up to the plate, the ever dangerous Pedro Martinez stares you down from the mound just before rocketing the ball towards you. The tension is palpable as you make the split-second decision to swing with all your mi…

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Brent Hall’s Hydroplane Heroics 43:21

1y ago43:21

43:21

Strapped into the cockpit of a roaring hydroplane, racing along at 200 mph mere inches above the churning water, you feel every bump and current as you navigate tight turns and avoid competitors, all while managing an intricate ballet of high-velocity precision and raw power. This is hydroplane racing at its most elite level, a sensory overload whe…

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Walking the Iron with John Steinmetz 35:13

1+ y ago35:13

35:13

“Coffee time” is over, so you polish off the rest of your beer, grab your bags of bolts, begin your climb up the column and step out to “walk the iron” 20 stories above the ground - all without a hard hat, a harness, or any means of being “tied off”. The world of high-rise ironwork has evolved considerably over the years, and today’s guest is here …

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Defection Perfection with Olga Sheymov 45:36

1+ y ago45:36

45:36

Your car comes to a halt at a border checkpoint, guard dogs barking, the guards themselves talking over each other, and now one of them is about to open the car’s trunk, searching for stowaways or anything even remotely suspicious. Will he discover your husband and sleeping daughter carefully hidden behind the seats? Will your painstaking plan to d…

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Saving Lifetimes with Dr. Mary Brandt 36:37

1+ y ago36:37

36:37

As the inevitable adrenaline begins to course through your body, you draw upon all your training and skill to channel it, allowing you to steady your hands and make split-second decisions. Throughout it all, you remain acutely aware that distraught parents have placed all of their hope and faith in you and your team to save the life of their precio…

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Aviation Thrills, Chills, and Skills with Vicky Benzing 36:26

1+ y ago36:26

36:26

Imagine yourself soaring through the air - sometimes just a couple hundred feet above the ground - at hundreds of miles an hour, performing such maneuvers as spins, loops, rolls, as well as the somewhat ominously titled ‘Hammerhead’, all while being subjected to up to 10 g’s of force and knowing full well that one misstep could very possibly lead t…

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Behind the Scenes with Santa 23:50

1+ y ago23:50

23:50

In today’s very special rereleased episode, Sandy and Sandra are joined by the one and only Santa Claus to discuss his annual toy delivery and the risks associated with it. Santa explains the logistics of North Pole operations and the challenges they have faced due to labor shortages and supply chain issues. While so many details of Santa’s operati…

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Digging Deep with Major Miner Vicky Peacey 34:23

1+ y ago34:23

34:23

For anyone who would love to work not only with 165 degree material, but explosives as well, in a mini-city located some 7000 ft below the surface of the Earth, Sandy and Sandra have unearthed the perfect job for you! As President and General Manager of Resolution Copper for Rio Tinto, Vicky Peacey is responsible for all aspects of planning, develo…

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Tour de France Femmes with Marianne Martin 36:35

1+ y ago36:35

36:35

How does a farm girl from Fenton, Michigan, go from being an injured runner in college suffering from anemia and a lack of formal cycling coaching, to becoming the first American winner of the Tour de France? Learn all about it by joining Sandy and Sandra as they embark on a thrilling journey into the world of competitive cycling alongside Marianne…

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No Quit Climber with Alison Levine 48:06

1+ y ago48:06

48:06

What kind of person chooses to go climbing in places where they are in constant danger of being crushed by moving ice chunks the size of small buildings, all the while being surrounded by huge open crevasses into which they could very well fall hundreds of feet to their death? Well, allow us to introduce you to the indomitable mountaineer, Alison L…

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Real Life Yellowstone with Andrea Nicholas Perdue 38:19

1+ y ago38:19

38:19

In this riveting installment of The Adrenaline Zone podcast, Sandra and Sandy explore the modern landscape of ranching and farming alongside special guest Andrea Nicholas Perdue, the visionary CEO of Wagonhound Ranch in Wyoming. This episode masterfully examines the delicate balance between upholding traditional ranching values and embracing cuttin…

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Choreographing Global Health and Happiness with Beto Pérez 46:06

1+ y ago46:06

46:06

How does a Grease loving, teenage aerobic instructor from humble beginnings in his beloved Cali, Colombia, end up living out the ‘American Dream’ as the ‘Father’ of an international fitness craze, and the Co-founder of a $500M exercise class company? Today, Sandra and Sandy sit down with a true fitness visionary and the creator of the Zumba phenome…

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