Take A Seat

In episode 26 Cameron and James invite Michael Frogley to take a seat with them. Mike Frogley is highly regarded among the greatest wheelchair basketball minds in the world. He is a leader, a mentor, and an innovator who is actively involved in the development of the sport at all levels. Frog began playing basketball when he was 10 years old. He continued playing to the highest level competing at 2 paralympic games. Following his playing carer Frog moved behind the bench where he coach Canada to back-to-back paralympic gold medals and a silver. Following his successful reigin as a player and coach Frog was elected into the wheelchair basketball hall of fame which accompanies an extensive list of awards. During this episode we talk to Frog about Reverse Intergration, adaptive and para sport classification systems, the language of sport, and the brisbane 2032 paralympic game legacy. This episode had us on the edge of our seat taking notes constantly with purpose and intent. We hope that you enjoy this episode as much as we did.Keep up to date with the take a seat project by following us on our socials and download our episodes every fortnight. This podcast episode is proudly sponsored by Suncoast Spinners a Wheelchair based sporting club.

In episode 25 Cameron and James review their amazing first year of podcasting. Having learnt so much from our guests and producing team we are super happy with our first year. During the episode, we outline the difficulties we had recording in different time zones, our favourite episodes, some key take-home messages, and our future plans for 2023 and beyond. Bring on the final episode of season 1 before a big season 2. Keep up to date with the take a seat project by following us on our socials and download our episodes every fortnight. This podcast episode is proudly sponsored by Suncoast Spinners a Wheelchair based sporting club.

In episode 24 Cameron and James invite Dr Bridie Keans to take a seat with them. During the episode Bridie talks all things about where her journey started with wheelchair basketball and the people that influenced her to be the player and individual she is today. The conversation then swung between Suncoast spinners and their Reverse Inclusion program that delivers wheelchair based sports to those of all abilities, creating a shared experience for everyone. Lastly we spoke about the recent return of the Suncoast Spinners annual tournament that is Australia’s largest Wheelchair Basketball Tournament.Keep up to date with the take a seat project by following us on our socials and download our episodes every fortnight. This podcast episode is proudly sponsored by Suncoast Spinners a Wheelchair based sporting club.

In episode 23 Cameron and James invite Aussie megastar Adam Hills to take a seat with them. There is very little that Adam hasn’t done in his life like meeting the Royal Family, representing Australia at the rugby league World Cup, hosting TV shows like Spicks and Specks and The Last Leg , performing at international stand up comedy festivals, and receiving awards out his wahzoo. While we like to dream that we match up to these achievements, we know just how lucky we are that Adam made time in his busy schedule to talking to us. Having recently finished the 2021 Physical Disability Rugby League World Cup we felt it was very important to talk to Adam about Physical Disability Rugby League and his involvement. His insight to the sport, it’s governance and the importance of its growth in the future. It quickly became very obvious that the South Sydney fan holds Australia and his bunnies close to his heart with his passion bleeding through in his playing performance at the recent World Cup. We were lucky enough to learn more about his television program The Last Leg. Starting back in 2012 they were continued after the Paralympics with weekly episodes talking about disabilities, news, and sports. He was even nice enough to provided us with the secret ingredients that made them so successful. We finish the episode with our hard cards and general conversation that left us in stitches and gasping for air. We loved every second of this episode and we are certain that you will love it equally as much.Keep up to date with the take a seat project by following us on our socials and download our episodes every fortnight. This podcast episode is proudly sponsored by Suncoast Spinners a Wheelchair based sporting club.

In episode 22 Cameron and James invite Anne Usher formally Dickins to take a seat with them. Prior to her impairment Anne was an avid cyclist which all ended one day when she bent over to put on her shoe. After suffering from the medical emergency of cauda equina syndrome, Anne was left with limitations in her lower limbs. These impairments resulted in Anne struggling with her passion of cycling. This did not deter her away from the sport as she turned her focus to being team GBs physiotherapist at the London 2012 olympic games. At these games she had a chance meeting with the GB Paracanoeing coach who encouraged her to try a new sport. Fast forward 4 years to Rio where Anne was successful in winning the Gold medal in the KL3 Paracanoeing and becoming Great Britain's 100th Medal of the games. Since winning her Gold Medal Anne has become a Public and motivational speaker as well as a member of the superhero tri series. This amazing Concept established by fellow Paralympian Sophia Warner has changed many lives in the United Kingdom. During the Episode Anne explains how these events have built a community which now thrives in success.This podcast is proudly sponsored by Suncoast Spinners a Wheelchair based sporting club.Join the take a seat project via our website www.thetakeaseatproject.com and socials where you can download this podcast every fortnight.

In episode 21 Cameron and James invite Sebastian Bechara to take a seat with them. Unfortunately, Cameron (Australia) was unable to join James (England) in the conversation with Sebastian (England) due to the time difference and travel difficulties suffered on the day of the interview.Sebastian Bechara was a vital part of the English Wheelchair Rugby League side that was recently crowned World Champions at the Rugby League World Cup hosted in England. During the tournament, Seb was also awarded the prestigious Golden Boot award signifying him as the World's Best player. It is no wonder why he received these awards after hearing the years of sacrifice on and off the court that Seb has made.People always ask Seb how he can be so passionate as an Englishman despite living in France since the age of 9. His conversation with James displays why he is so passionate about his country and loves the sport of wheelchair rugby league. Seb explains how he found the sport post Transtibial amputation (below the knee) and how he was inspired by the London 2012 Paralympics during his rehabilitation.James and Seb recap their first playing encounter against each other in 2019 before talking further about the recent World Cup, and its impact on the sport and the community as a whole. The boys go further into the tactics of the game and why England was so successful while Australia's Wheelaroos struggled. Both James and Seb are brutally honest throughout.This podcast is proudly sponsored by Suncoast Spinners a Wheelchair based sporting club.Join the take a seat project via our website www.thetakeaseatproject.com and socials where you can download this podcast every fortnight.Links:TTASP website - www.thetakeaseatproject.com.auTTASP Linktr.ee - linktr.ee/thetakeaseatprojectTTASP Instagram - @thetakeaseatprojectTTASP Facebook - facebook.com/thetakeaseatprojectTTASP Linkedin - linkedin.com/company/thetakeaseatprojectTTASP TikTok - @thetakeaseatprojectTTASP Voicemail - speakpipe.com/thetakeaseatprojectSuncoast spinners - https://suncoastspinners.com.au/

In episode 20 Cameron and James invite Dr Dinesh Palipana to take a seat with them. Dinesh is an extremely talented man who has not only completed his doctorate but is a fully qualified lawyer, author, researcher, advocate, and all round great bloke. His passion for patient Centred care in large medical systems is second to none. Striving to be great every day Dinesh does not allow any barrier to get in his way. After talking to Dinesh we believe there is nothing he can’t do.  This podcast is proudly sponsored by Suncoast Spinners a Wheelchair based sporting club.Join the take a seat project via our linktree and downloading this podcast every fortnight.

In episode 19 Cameron and James invite Lynne Anderson to take a seat with them. Lynne was the CEO of Paralympics Australia from 2015 to 2021. She was involved in arguably the two most difficult Paralympic Games in modern times. Having successfully steered Australia through the Rio and Tokyo Paralympics Lynne stepped down as CEO at the end of 2021 to take on a new role at the sports commission of Australia. Having seen everything behind closed doors, we asked Lynne what it takes to run such a large organisation, and what is installed for Paralympians in Australia leading to our home games at Brisbane in 2032.This podcast is proudly sponsored by Suncoast Spinners a Wheelchair based sporting club.Join the take a seat project via our linktree and downloading this podcast every fortnight.

In episode 18 Cameron and James invite Brad Grove to take a seat with them. Brad has been playing wheelchair rugby league in Australia since it’s inception In 2010. He has recently been inducted as skyring Wheelaroo #14 and the man to lead the skyring wheelaroos at the rugby league World Cup. As the founder of Push Your Limits Foundation Brad is changing the narrative for people with disabilities and hobbies. Through the foundation brad is raising funds that supply junior wheelchair rugby league programs with equipment. During the episode the boys discuss the future of wheelchair rugby league, able body involvement and growth of inclusive and adaptive sports.  This podcast is proudly sponsored by Suncoast Spinners a Wheelchair based sporting club.Join the take a seat project via our linktree and downloading this podcast every fortnight.