The Stack Report

Wally Masur's tennis career spans more than three decades. He's clashed with some of the biggest names in the sport and worked as a mentor and confidant to some of Australia's brightest stars. He spoke to Patrick Stack about beating John McEnroe, losing his temper, leading Australia to Davis Cup glory, the challenges facing Nick Kyrgios and if tennis struggles to generate well adjusted, happy people.

Award winning commentator and sports TV host Gerard Whateley spoke to us about a career that started as a teenage cadet at The Herald Sun, took him to film feature writing, then on to free-to-air television before moving into commentating with the ABC and hosting for Fox Footy. Whateley is simultaneously shy and commanding. An authority in the sports industry, he spoke to us about some of the amazing moments he has covered and his media career arc. 

NRL Premiership winner Braith Anasta spoke to us about a career streaked with controversy (rarely of his making) and triumph (often of his making). Salary cap scandals, club and code tug of wars, big name coaches and wild teammates. 

Grub, niggler, menace, Michael Ennis has been called a many things, but only now in his broadcasting career are many NRL fans getting a real understanding who he is as a person. The Cronulla premiership winner talks to The Stack Report about his decorated career, his relationship with Wayne Bennett,  being sacked by the Dogs, his rivalry with Robbie Farah, the time he fought with Nathan Hindmarsh, the reason he loves Ben Barba and why Russell Crowe is such a big fan of his commentary. 

Swans 2005 premiership player Tadhg Kennelly discusses his AFL career, his move from Ireland to Sydney and his return to Ireland to chase his childhood dream after the death of his father. Kennelly is funny, engaging, honest and colourful. 

Gorden Tallis aka The Raging Bull talks to The Stack Report about his feud with Wayne Bennett, racism in rugby league, how he'd deal with illicit drugs issues, the Super League War from the 90s, success at the Broncos and how he got his start at St George. 

Geelong's two time premiership captain Tom Harley talks about his career in football. From being drafted to Port Adelaide, traded to Geelong, success and failure with the Cats. His career post footy is maybe even more interesting. Time working with AFL NSW, Channel Seven and now the Sydney Swans. He's worked with and against the best in the AFL and discusses the dark arts of "establishing a culture".

Wallabies Coach Michael Cheika talks about his career in coaching, the problems with Super Rugby, the time he met Beyonce, his father Joe's migration to Australia, how he won over Collette Dinnigan, creating a team's identity and his recent course at Stanford. 

Premiership winning defender Ted Richards speaks to Patrick Stack about his career in the AFL. The All-Australian discusses his memories of draft day, playing at Essendon under Kevin Sheedy, the move to Sydney, his recollections from four Grand finals at the club, illicit drugs in sport, a lack of love from the umpires at the Brownlow, The Adam Goodes Controversy, how his career nearly ended early twice! And the experience of watching his brother lose a place in the AFL.

Test cricketer Ed Cowan joins Patrick Stack to talk about his career. Cowan opens up about homework-gate, the unfair sacking of Mickey Arthur, a run in with Virat Kohli and whether he still has the drive for international cricket.

Episode One - A forecast of what's to come for The Stack Report.