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ABC's End Game with Tony Armstrong tackles Australia's overdue reckoning with racism in sport, with the help of some of its biggest sports stars. In this clip, Tony explores sports media's role in perpetuating stereotypes, and recognising biases in commentary. You can also listen to a panel discussion reflecting on the impact of the documentary hosted by ABC News' Amanda Shalala and featuring Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman, leading documentary producer Steve Bibb and Vice President of Melrose Park Football Club Neilab Osman. Panel begins at 49:12. View the episode webpage.Contact: [email protected]

Our Watch's Media Implementation Lead Rebekah Hayden speaks to ABC Digital Sport Journalist Kate O'Halloran about Our Watch's role as a national leader in the prevention of violence against women.  They discuss how sports journalists can both reinforce and challenge attitudes and beliefs that drive violence against women, and share tips on how to report responsibly.  Read the video transcript.View the webpage. Links: Our WatchMedia and reporting resourcesEquality and respect in sport resourcesTips for sports journalists Support serviceseSafety Commissioner1800RESPECTMen's referral service13YARNQLifeContact: [email protected]

Being a social media producer can entail many different tasks, working across a wide range of platforms.  ABC Indigenous social media producer Juanita Scott-Funaki, and ABC News video on demand reporter/producer Angelique Lu share their expertise with ABC Sport Deputy Editor Amanda Shalala, as part of the ABC Sport Academy in partnership with Siren Sport. Read the video transcript.View the episode webpage. Handy links: Looking Black excerpt ABC IndigenousQatar 2022: Controversy, Corruption, and the CupStage 3 tax cuts explained What broke the rental marketABC Indigenous Instagram / TikTok / Facebook ABC News YouTube / TikTokAngelique Lu ABC profile page Amanda Shalala ABC profile page Contact: [email protected]

What’s it really like to be a sports reporter or presenter on TV/radio? ABC News Channel/NewsRadio sports presenter Daniela Intili, and ABC NSW sports reporter Bindi Bryce join ABC Sport Deputy Editor Amanda Shalala as part of the ABC Sport Academy in partnership with Siren Sport.  Read the video transcript.View the episode webpage.Handy links: Daniela Intili InstagramDaniela Intili ABC profile pageBindi Bryce ABC profile pageAmanda Shalala ABC profile pageContact: [email protected]

You've found a story, successfully pitched it and done your research and interviews. Now what? We discuss how to pull your story together and get words on the page. Siren Sport co-founder and writer, editor, and audio producer Kirby Fenwick is joined by ABC Digital Sport Journalist and Siren Sport co-founder Kate O'Halloran and Siren Sport co-founder and lecturer of communication sports media at Deakin University Dr Kasey Symons as part of the ABC Sport Academy in partnership with Siren Sport. Read the video transcript.View the episode webpage.Handy links Kirby’s strength sports storyKate’s trolling of women in sport storyKirby’s Ashes storyKate O’Halloran ABC profile pageKasey Symons LinkedInKasey Symons XKirby Fenwick LinkedInContact us [email protected]

What makes a good interview? How do you prepare? Should you provide questions beforehand? What are the differences when interviewing someone for video, audio or online? ABC Sport Deputy Editor Amanda Shalala, ABC Sport Dailyproducer/presenter Poppy Penny, and ABC Sport 50:50 Reporter Elizabeth Wright tackle all these questions and more as they provide their insights into interviewing as part of the ABC Sport Academy in partnership with Siren Sport. Read the video transcript.View the episode webpage.Handy links ABC Sport Daily podcastABC Sport Daily interview with Oscar PiastriElizabeth Wright InstagramElizabeth Wright ABC profile pageAmanda Shalala ABC profile pageContact: [email protected]

The point of your pitch is to persuade an editor to say yes and commission your story. But how do you craft a good pitch? And how do you have the money talk? Siren Sport co-founder and lecturer of communication sports media at Deakin University Dr Kasey Symons as part of the ABC Sport Academy in partnership with Siren Sport is joined by Siren Sport co-founder and writer, editor, and audio producer Kirby Fenwick and ABC Sport Digital Sport Journalist and Siren Sport co-founder Kate O'Halloran. Read the video transcript.View the episode webpage.Handy links Applying for an ABNMEAAKate O’Halloran ABC profile pageKasey Symons LinkedInKasey Symons XKirby Fenwick LinkedInContact: [email protected]

How do you go about researching your story and finding the right sources? Where do you begin and what strategies are helpful?  ABC Sport Digital Sport Journalist and Siren Sport co-founder Kate O’Halloran is joined by Siren Sport co-founder and lecturer of communication sports media at Deakin University Dr Kasey Symons and Siren Sport co-founder and writer, editor, and audio producer Kirby Fenwick.  Read the video transcript.View the episode webpage.Handy links: Kasey’s basketball fandom storyKirby’s Queensland footy storyKate O’Halloran ABC profile pageKasey Symons LinkedInKasey Symons XKirby Fenwick LinkedInContact: [email protected]

Topic. Story. What’s the difference, why does it matter and how do you find a story? Siren Sport co-founder and writer, editor, and audio producer Kirby Fenwick is joined by ABC Sport Digital Sport Journalist and Siren Sport co-founder Kate O’Halloran and Siren Sport co-founder and lecturer of communication sports media at Deakin University Dr Kasey Symons as part of the ABC Sport Academy in partnership with Siren Sport. Read the video transcript.View this episode's webpage.Handy links: Kasey’s Grand Prix storyKasey’s Matildas Active storyKate’s trolling of women in sport storyKate’s Pony Club Gym storyKate O’Halloran ABC profile pageKasey Symons LinkedInKasey Symons XKirby Fenwick LinkedInContact: [email protected]

It's the final Siren Sport podcast for 2022 and co-founders Dr Kasey Symons and Kirby Fenwick catch up to chat about the year, their reflections on 2022, the lessons they learnt and their women in sport highlights.  Follow Kasey @kaseysymons Follow Kirby @kirbykirbybee From everyone at Siren HQ, we wish you a wonderful holiday season and a safe and happy new year!  See you in 2023! -- Subscribe to the Siren newsletter: https://sirensport.substack.com Intro & outro music by Seja.

Siren co-founders Dr Kasey Symons and Kirby Fenwick check in and catch up on all the happenings behind the scenes at Siren, including Kasey's academic adventures overseas.  Follow Kasey @kaseysymons Follow Kirby @kirbykirbybee -- Subscribe to the Siren newsletter: https://sirensport.substack.com Intro & outro music by Seja.

We're taking a short break at Siren HQ but in the meantime, why not take a wander through our archives! There's lots of women in sports goodness to be found.  -- Subscribe to the Siren newsletter: https://sirensport.substack.com Intro & outro music by Seja.

In this episode, Siren co-founders Dr Kasey Symons and AFLW Oracle, Gemma Bastiani chat about all the exciting and amazing things Gemma has been doing this AFLW season. Plus, Gemma talks about the things she believes have helped her get to this point in her career.  Follow Gemma @glbastiani Follow Kasey @kaseysymons -- Subscribe to the Siren newsletter: https://sirensport.substack.com Intro & outro music by Seja.

Siren co-founder Dr Kasey Symons speaks with Dr Rebecca Olive about her relationship with sport and her academic journey.  Follow @rebeccajolive -- Subscribe to the Siren newsletter: https://sirensport.substack.com Intro & outro music by Seja.

Siren co-founder Kirby Fenwick and Dr Kasey Symons catch up with Siren Sport x ABC Sport Emerging Sports Writer Program Participant Julie Dickson to discuss her important story on the BMI or Body Mass Index and the complications of using it as a one-size-fits-all approach. We discuss where the idea for the story came from, the importance of inclusivity in sport as well as Julie's experience in the ESWP.  Read: If the body mass index stops measuring health and starts causing shame, change the game by Julie Dickson Read: As an adult, parkour helped Amy Han rediscover the joy of play and her surroundings by Julie Dickson -- Subscribe to the Siren newsletter: https://sirensport.substack.com Intro & outro music by Seja.