In 1972, at the Munich Olympics, a 15-year-old Shane Gould exploded onto the world stage, capturing three gold medals and setting records that would endure for a decade. Yet, within a year, she'd walked away from the pool, leaving the world stunned.

In episode 2 of What Happens Next, Steve Morris delves into the extraordinary and often misunderstood story of Shane Gould.

So often in life, we're forced to leave things we love and enjoy. But, what about when we decide to?

As Steve navigates his own transition into retirement, he seeks to understand the complex forces that led Steve to abandon the pinnacle of her sporting career. Steve e and Shane explore the weight of expectation, the search for identity beyond achievement, and the courage it takes to forge a new path, even when that path diverges from the one everyone expects.

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contact@WHNPod.com.au

Featuring music by Podington Bear.

What Happens Next is hosted by Steve Morris. Produced by Ed Gooden.

Two contrasting stories, with the same outcome. Tom, a number one draft pick, who battled immense pressure and mental health struggles, ultimately retiring at just 23. Easton, a courageous defender, who had to fight and scratch for every second he got on the field.

Their stories came together, and reached a romantic peak in 2016, when the Western Bulldogs won the AFL Premiership.

In episode 3 of What Happens Next, Steve Morris explores the contrasting yet deeply familiar stories of Tom Boyd and Easton Wood. They sit down to unpack the realities of elite sport, the toll it takes, and the resilience required to navigate life after the roar of the crowd fades.

Contact the show:

contact@WHNPod.com.au

Featuring music by Podington Bear.

What Happens Next is hosted by Steve Morris. Produced by Ed Gooden.