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

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 In

1:30 — Terry Kennedy’s early media days and radio stories

6:00 — Growing up as a punter and life around the racetrack

10:00 — Frank Kennedy, greyhound racing and family memories

15:00 — School, rugby league and Terry’s first break in journalism

20:00 — Early newsroom disasters and finding his feet on air

25:00 — Queensland sport, Wally Lewis and league’s great characters

30:00 — Calling nearly 200 NRL games and the arrival of pay TV