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Bloodlines: The Story of the Sydney Swans, One Memory at a Time

Bloodlines is a podcast about more than football. It is a story-led series that captures the heart and culture of the Sydney Swans through personal conversations with the players, coaches, staff, fans and community members who shaped it.Darcy Smyth is a lifelong Swans fan,…

Podcast · By Darcy Smyth · English · Official site

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Sep 28, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 28, 2026

    See you in March 2027! (opens the original)

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    Thank you to everyone who has helped contribute to the Bloodlines Podcast in 2026. Though the results on the scoreboard didn't go our way in this year's finals, there's still so much to be proud of in amongst a tough final month as a Swans community. Enjoy your Summer, and here's looking forward to kicking off Bloodlines season 3 in March 2027. Love your work!

  2. Episode · Sep 23, 2026

    25: Luke Jacobz | When You’re Working a Grand Final… But Desperate for the Swans to Win (opens the original)

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    Best known to Australians through shows like Home and Away , McLeod’s Daughters and The X Factor , Luke Jacobz has spent plenty of time in front of big crowds. But there’s something different about doing it on Grand Final day with the Sydney Swans. Luke is a passionate Swans supporter and has become a familiar face to fans through his involvement with the club as an ambassador, host and presenter. In this episode, Luke takes us behind the scenes of that relationship with the Swans, including wha

  3. Episode · Sep 9, 2026

    24: Madison Clarke | How True Bloods Became More Than a Podcast (opens the original)

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    Swans fans who listen to True Bloods know the voice. They know the opinions. And they definitely know the banter. But who is Madison Clarke outside of the podcast so many know him for? And where did his love for the red and white begin? Mads is co-host of the True Bloods Podcast and one of the familiar personalities within the Sydney Swans supporter community. In this episode, we go back to where Mads’ connection with the red and white began, the people and moments that turned supporting the Swa

  4. Episode · Aug 26, 2026

    23: Deebles Baxter | How a Swans Fan Became the Voice of the Fanbase (opens the original)

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    What happens when talking about the Swans with your mates turns into thousands of people listening along? David “Deebles” Baxter is one of the voices behind the True Bloods Podcast, one of the most established independent Sydney Swans fan podcasts and a familiar name across the wider Bloods supporter community. Through countless episodes and content pieces, Deebles and the True Bloods team have created a place for supporters to celebrate the wins, dissect the losses, disagree with each other and

  5. Episode · Aug 5, 2026

    22: The Rookie in Red and White Podcast | Can You Teach Someone to Love the Bloods? (opens the original)

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    Can fandom actually be learned? That's the question Sos and Odette set out to answer when they launched the Rookie in Red and White podcast. One lifelong Sydney Swans tragic. One complete AFL rookie. Together, they've documented the journey from curiosity to genuine obsession, exploring what it is that makes people fall in love with the Bloods. In this episode, we unpack where the idea for the podcast came from, whether becoming a passionate supporter is something that can actually be taught, an

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