Behind the Games Podcast

Steve Liddell may seem like a typical knockabout bloke, but dive into his story and you’ll uncover a very determined and inspired person who has at times placed his life in unthinkable danger for another human's survival.

In this podcast, we talk to Steve about his early years as a promising rugby star on a TSS scholarship before being told by his Doctor that he had formed Diabetes at the age of 14. This was compounded by his Father/mentor telling him that he had contracted kidney failure and dialysis and that Steve would have to take care of his Mum and two sisters. Steve’s Mum would also be diagnosed with lung cancer and had only 12 months to live.

Steve played professional NRL in America for the Connecticut Wildcats and discovered Astroturf/synthetic grass, and aided in the understanding of this new style of playing field for the Australian market.

Steve recalls great times in the US but an even bigger surprise awaited him on return to Australia when Steve did the extraordinary thing of pulling an unconscious motor accident victim out of a burning car before it exploded, and was awarded the human spirit award Western Australia.

Show Notes

Steve Liddell may seem like a typical knockabout bloke, but dive into his story and you’ll uncover a very determined and inspired person who has at times placed his life in unthinkable danger for another human's survival.
In this podcast, we talk to Steve about his early years as a promising rugby star on a TSS scholarship before being told by his Doctor that he had formed Diabetes at the age of 14. This was compounded by his Father/mentor telling him that he had contracted kidney failure and dialysis and that Steve would have to take care of his Mum and two sisters. Steve’s Mum would also be diagnosed with lung cancer and had only 12 months to live.
Steve played professional NRL in America for the Connecticut Wildcats and discovered Astroturf/synthetic grass, and aided in the understanding of this new style of playing field for the Australian market.
Steve recalls great times in the US but an even bigger surprise awaited him on return to Australia when Steve did the extraordinary thing of pulling an unconscious motor accident victim out of a burning car before it exploded, and was awarded the human spirit award Western Australia.

What is Behind the Games Podcast?

BEHIND THE GAMES PODCAST is a motivational podcast with athletes, bands, and sports business – who all share their ‘Power Stories’ to success in the business of sports. In each episode, we capture true and inspiring stories of individuals and businesses that make up the amazing sports ecosystem in Australia.

We bring in real characters from across the world of entertainment, sports, and business. People who are affecting the way popular culture and sports are viewed and how the world of sports is unfolding. The podcast allows listeners who are aspiring to get their careers to that level a chance to look inside that window for half an hour; a window that they would otherwise never see, never experience.

BEHIND THE GAMES PODCAST promotes shared experiences and values through the lens of sport. Covering sports field engineers and constructions, latest sporting equipment and athlete lifestyles in pursuit to be the best on and off the field of play. So, with the combination of technology, new media platforms and people wanting to tell their story, its given rise to BEHIND THE GAMES PODCAST.