Ian & Seb SteelIan Steel is the founder of ‘Kickstart for Kids’. A charity he created more than a decade ago to provide breakfast at schools for children doing it tough. It has since evolved into a host of fantastic programs and services that give kids the support they need to get a great start on life. More than 60,000 breakfasts are provided in s…

As a 13 year old, Jess Stenson and her family sat in the stands at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. At that moment, Jess decided that she wanted to represent Australia. Twelve years on, she lined up in green and gold on the start line of the marathon at the London Olympics.Jess has since added a pair of Commonwealth Games bronze medals to her CV. Then …

Kellie Gardner is one of the most courageous and selfless people I’ve ever had the privilege of meeting. Less than 18 months ago, Kellie and her fiancé, Port Adelaide footballer Jeremy Finlayson had the world at their feet. They’d just become parents to little Sophia and relocated from Sydney to Adelaide to be closer to family. Their lives were roc…

Tennis great Mark Woodforde is part of Aussie folklore. Alongside Todd Woodbridge, ‘The Woodies’ formed one of the most enduring and iconic partnerships in the sport’s history. Beyond that, Mark was also a world class singles player, reaching a top 20 ranking and chalked many wins against legends such as John McEnroe and Ivan Lendl. ‘Pecker’ as he …

Victoria Azarenka has a great affinity with Australia. She's won a pair of grand slam singles titles at Melbourne Park, mixed doubles crowns at the French and US Opens and Olympic gold in London. In this chat, Vichka generously opens up about motherhood, inspiring a generation of youngsters, becoming world number 1 and going undercover in Paris to …

Sir Andy Murray is a bona fide tennis superstar. His impressive CV includes 3 grand slam titles, a pair of Olympic gold medals and a drought-breaking Davis Cup title alongside brother Jamie. He bravely overcame a debilitating hip injury to return to the ATP tour. In fact it's near a miracle that he's still playing at the top level given the extensi…

Thanasi Kokkinakis not only has one of the great names in world sport, he is also a very funny, authentic and engaging young man. He had a rapid rise to fame as a tennis teen then was rocked by a heap of injuries. Thanasi braverly opens up about his battles with anxiety and how he has found peace and great success. Web: www.thesodaroom.com Instagra…

Meet Dale Smedley and Shaun Trevillian aka the Golf Gods. A couple of Aussie tradies (a glazier and a plumber) who threw in their day jobs to realise a dream. The self-confessed 'hackers' have created a multi-million dollar company by celebrating the fun side of golf. Their edgy range of apparel, products and merchandise has become a huge hit right…

Zak Butters and Connor Rozee are a couple of young Port Adelaide FC stars that are making their marks on the national stage. At 22 years old, they’ve each had 4 years in the AFL system. Classy Connor picked up his first All-Australian nod this year and claimed Port’s best and fairest award. While Zak plays with a ferocity and intensity that inspire…

Marjorie Jackson-Nelson is a national treasure. She became Australia's first female Olympic gold medalist when she blitzed the field in the 100metre sprint at the 1952 Helsinki games. Marjorie is a humble champion and on the 70th anniversary of her dual gold medal feats she shares her remarkable story. Beyond the track, Marj served as South Austral…

Dr Charlie Teo is renowned for performing intricate and complex brain surgeries that others have called inoperable. He is a pioneer in one of the most demanding and challenging jobs on the planet - neurosurgery. In this chat Charlie is raw, unfiltered and vulnerable as he talks about what it take to be given the privilege to operate on the human br…

John Platten, aka the Rat, is one of footy’s greatest and most decorated players. One of 9 kids, he grew up in Adelaide’s tough north, dominated for Central District FC then headed across the border to become a superstar with the dominant Hawks. The Rat played with enormous courage and sustained more than 30 concussions across his career. He bravel…

It takes enormous courage to show vulnerability and Kyle Chalmers is bloody courageous. This is an honest and open chat from the Olympic gold medalist who took the world by storm as an 18 year old when he won 100 freestyle in Rio. He has battled a heart condition and a pair of dodgy shoulders and yet he still gets behind the blocks and turns it on …

At Just 20 years of age Jack Trengove was named captain of the Melbourne Football Club, the youngest skipper in history. A highly skilled and dynamic player, he was quickly struck down by a foot injury that would play havoc with his career. Courageously, he took the adversity within his stride and has flourished in the business world. His story is …

Travis Head has fast become a key member of the Australian test cricket team. He was named player of the series in the Ashes after belting a couple of swashbuckling tons. Fatherhood is his next challenge now that he and Jess are celebrating the recent arrival of little Milla. Travis has overcome some huge challenges and opens up about the frighteni…

Mark Mickan was the Brisbane Bears first skipper and also won the Crows inaugural club champion award. He coached West Adelaide to a SANFL premiership 32 years after he missed out on a flag with the same club through injury. Mark is now fighting Parkinson's disease with enormous courage and humility. Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesodaroompodcast/…

Chris McDermott was the Crows inspirational inaugural skipper and also an absolute superstar for Glenelg in the SANFL. His courage and leadership on field was legendary and since hanging up the boots he has raised millions of dollars to help kids through his charity, Little Heroes. 'Bone' as he is affectionally known is a true footy icon and a wond…

Chelsea Randall has quickly become one of the trailblazers of the AFLW. The triple premiership Crows skipper has been voted the League's Most Courageous player a remarkable four times. She's not only a brilliant footballer, she is an authentic and inspiring human being. Chels demonstrates enormous bravery and honesty as she shares her moving and po…

Travis Boak is the heart and soul of the Port Adelaide football club. His level of consistency over 300-plus games is remarkable and there's still plenty of footy left in the humble superstar. He has overcome enormous adversity throughout his life and his vulnerability and honesty during this episode is inspiration Web: www.thesodaroom.com Instagra…