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Terry Kennedy on Racing, Rugby League & 200 NRL Calls | Chiming In

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Terry Kennedy joins Chiming In for a brilliant trip through his career in Australian sport and media From growing up around greyhound tracks with his father Frank Kennedy, to learning the ropes in regional newsrooms and calling almost 200 NRL games, TK shares the stories, characters and moments that shaped his career. He also reflects on working alongside some of sport’s biggest names, his love of racing, unforgettable trips to Hong Kong, South Africa and Royal Ascot, plus the changing landscape of Australian racing and sports media. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Chiming In1:30 — Terry Kennedy’s early media days and radio stories6:00 — Growing up as a punter and life around the racetrack10:00 — Frank Kennedy, greyhound racing and family memories15:00 — School, rugby league and Terry’s first break in journalism20:00 — Early newsroom disasters and finding his feet on air25:00 — Queensland sport, Wally Lewis and league’s great characters30:00 — Calling nearly 200 NRL games and the arrival of pay TV35:00 — Covering sport: commentary boxes, sideline reporting and TV memories40:00 — Wild racing stories from South Africa and country race days45:00 — Melbourne Cup memories, Hong Kong and Royal Ascot50:00 — The future of racing, ownership and wagering55:00 — Sporting icons, Greg Norman and media’s big personalities1:00:30 — Wayne Bennett, final stories and wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.