Mark Soderstrom

Mark Soderstrom's Biography

Mark Soderstrom is 7 News Adelaide's sports presenter and has worked in both TV and radio for more than 20 years.

A prominent media personality in Adelaide Mark also broadcasts AFL and SANFL football games for TV and radio for Seven Network and ABC. He has also hosted breakfast radio shows for Mix 102.3 and SAFM for more than a decade.

After an early career as an Australian Rules footballer — he played 125 games in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL), representing clubs including Sturt, Glenelg and North Adelaide — Soderstrom transitioned into media. He also previously worked as a physical education and psychology teacher and professional firefighter.

In radio, he was co-host of the popular Bec & Soda Breakfast show on SAFM alongside Rebecca Morse starting in early 2023. Before that, he spent eight years at Mix 102.3 in Adelaide.

In October 2024 he stepped down from SAFM breakfast radio to focus on personal challenges and spend more time with his family. Outside of his professional life, he is a father of three.

Always a popular choice as a master of ceremonies and event host Mark also speaks on his own personal experience of living with depression and experiencing mental health challenges.

Contact Helene Greenham directly to enquire about Mark Soderstrom – helene@platinumspeakers.com.au

Speaking Topics Include

Mark’s Lived Experience of Mental Health Challenges - Soda shares his journey about living with depression and explains why there is no shame in admitting something’s not right