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A podcast that discusses serious Sports and Entertainment topics with a dash of dark humour...

Podcast · By Matthew McCormick · Australian English · Official site

Indexed episodes, last 90 days
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Sep 7, 2026
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Jul 8, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 7, 2026

    Hectic Fred [Uncut & Unfiltered] Goes Off On The NRL (opens the original)

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    Full-time NRL content creator Hectic Fred pulls up for a proper rant this week, and he does not hold back. He goes off on why NRL defense has completely fallen off a cliff and who's to blame for it, and gets into the shift from "watch the game" to "watch the highlights" and what that's actually doing to how fans engage with footy. He also unpacks what it's like building a career off footy content, and where the line sits between hot takes and actual analysis. Things get real as we open up on men

  2. Episode · Aug 26, 2026

    Lebanon’s Fastest Security Guard (opens the original)

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    From playing Rugby League for Parramatta and representing Lebanon at a World Cup to Castleford in the Super League and eventually One Playground — Charbel Tasipale has had one hell of a journey. I spoke to Charbel for two weeks about coming through the Eels system, playing for Lebanon, making the move overseas, life in rugby league, and what it's actually like chasing your dream in the game But obviously we couldn't have Charbel on without discussing the time the Lebanese jerseys were stolen at

  3. Episode · Aug 19, 2026

    Alex Twal- What Life Is Like At The Tigers (opens the original)

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    In this episode, Wests Tigers forward Alex Twal joins us to talk about resilience, consistency, and what it really takes to stay ready week after week at NRL level. We get into his relationship with coach Benji Marshall, how he approaches preparation and expectations, and the mindset required to keep performing regardless of noise or circumstances.Alex also reflects on the long road that led to one of the most talked-about tries in recent memory, while we share a funny story from former teammate

  4. Episode · Aug 12, 2026

    One Conversation Can Change Your Life Viv | Call A Mate • Ep 7 (opens the original)

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    For Vivian, it was a conversation with a teacher at Prairiewood High School that she never forgot. As a young mum, Vivian needed someone to believe in her. Sometimes, all it takes is a little encouragement from the right person to give you hope and help you see something in yourself that you couldn’t see before. 🫶 Moving to the Central Coast, becoming a teacher, and eventually overcoming her need to please everyone around her, Vivian found her true self later in life — while growing alongside he

  5. Episode · Aug 2, 2026

    Take Responsibility. You're an Adult Now CK | Am I Normal? (opens the original)

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    CJ opens up about growing up as the "fat kid", becoming an adult before she was ready, and why she only started playing rugby league two years ago. It's an honest conversation about body image, responsibility, self-doubt, and proving it's never too late to try something new.

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