# Kenny Callander. Placing bets for Packer, punting with Bob Hawke, and rugby league!

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Podcast: [Chiming In - Steve Gillis, Player Manager](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chiming-in-steve-gillis-player-manager-7109190)
Published: 2026-03-26T18:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Ken Callander is an Australian national treasure. The legendary media personality warmed the hearts of millions of Aussies while successfully forging a career in print, television and the radio industry. In this episode of Chiming In, Kenny shares some hilarious stories about his rise to fame from humble beginnings. Highly respected, innovative and with a wicked sense of humour, Kenny reflects on numerous short stories which will entertain you from start to finish. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Start 00:04 - Highlights 04:08 – First memories of the race track 04:53 – Start in media 11:39 – Married for 58 years 14:14 – Wide World of Sports 16:29 – Kerry Packer’s bookie 23:18 – The 12th Man 28:45 – Love for NRL 33:04 – Great mates with Ray Warren 36:50 – How bookmaking has changed 40:58 – Mateship with PVL 42:34 – Jockeys & Trainers 46:04 – Melbourne Cups 56:56 – Writing a book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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