266: Koby Stevens (Part B)

266: Koby Stevens (Part B)

From The Howie Games by LiSTNR

April 22, 2026 · 44 min

About this episode

Koby Stevens shares his journey through the challenges of concussions and finding purpose after his AFL career ended prematurely.

A story of dreams, nightmares, anguish and redemption...  Koby Stevens played 91 AFL games spanning the West Coast Eagles, Western Bulldogs and St Kilda... his career came to a premature end after a 15th concussion.  The way he details the moment his childhood dreams were ripped from him, and the fear of an invisible injury for a professional athlete is admirable, inspiring and bloody scary, all in one.  His drive to re-find his own purpose, uncover his brain injury, commit to his rehabilitation and recovery is as moving as anything we have heard on the show. Not to mention his passion of story telling and film making...  This story will change and save lives. You don't always need a Premiership or a Gold Medal to show how powerful you are.  Thanks Kobe.  ***  Follow the Howie Games on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/   Follow the Howie Games on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegames   *** Download the Saily app (iOS or Android) and use the promo code howie at checkout for 15% off. Visit  https://saily.com/howie   to get started See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Howie, Howie Games

Guest: Koby Stevens

Topics covered

  • AFL
  • concussions
  • rehabilitation
  • personal stories
  • mental health

Keywords

  • AFL
  • Koby Stevens
  • concussion
  • rehabilitation
  • mental health
  • inspiration
  • storytelling

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: West Coast Eagles, Western Bulldogs, St Kilda

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