• TONGA STUN SAMOA! IS SAM WALKER HEADING TO THE BULLDOGS?
    Nov 1 2026

    Tonga claim a huge victory over Samoa as the international rugby league landscape continues to heat up. The transfer window officially opens, with clubs circling and player movements set to dominate the headlines.
    Could Sam Walker be heading to the Canterbury Bulldogs? We unpack the latest rumours and what it could mean for the NRL.

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    0:00-GAME DAY REACTION

    8:30-Transfer Period

    10:30-Finals Clashes

    18:00-Transfer Period

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • PISSIN IMPOSSIBLE
    Oct 29 2026

    They're BACK from Europe, bringing the chaos from Paris, Dublin and Prague! From the Guinness factory and questionable bodily functions to moths taking over, it’s another wild family catch-up. Plus, Jack’s European adventures, Sam Verrills’ wedding and a few lessons learned along the way!

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    0:00-Happy Halloween

    3:30-Paris Riots

    8:00-Dublin

    17:00-The Guiness Factory

    20:00-Prague

    31:00-Jack Trip

    37:00-Sign

    43:00-Moths

    50:00-Sam Verrill's Wedding

    53:00-Lessons

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    56 mins
  • The Montoyas | Retirement, Gus Gould & THE WAHS!
    Oct 25 2026

    Tayla and Marcelo join us to talk retirement, Gus Gould and life after footy. We get into the WAGS, fan culture, family dynamics and the return of The WAHS! Plus Kyle & Jackie O, Tui Kamikamica & Fiji, and Cooper's game.

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    0:00-Save It For The Podcast
    2:40-Retirement
    6:00-Gus Gould
    11:00-The Occupation
    14:00-Socials
    19:00-WAGS
    23:00-The WAHS!
    27:00-Fanaticism
    28:00-Family Cultures
    32:40-Tui Kamikamica & Fiji
    39:40-The Children
    44:00-Next Steps
    47:00-Kyle & Jackie O
    53:00-Coopers Game

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Matty’s Wedding Shocker
    Oct 22 2026

    Matty loses his marbles after a wedding MC gig goes horribly wrong. The family is splitting up for the rest of there trip, and here Liam LeBlanc channels his grandfather Percy. Grab a seat, this one’s a shocker.

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    35 mins
  • #100 | Kirk Pengilly | INXS, Movember & Men's Health
    Oct 18 2026

    INXS legend Kirk Pengilly opens up on Movember and why men need to get checked. From the early days at The Antler to battles with record execs. Incredible stories & an even more important message.

    If you or someone you care about need support, head to Movember.com/getsupport

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    45 mins
  • WHEN IN ROME.
    Oct 15 2026

    Rome, real food, and one very dodgy tour guide: the family's Italian adventure starts here.
    Expect honest travel tips, basic-phrase fails and plenty of family roasting.

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    37 mins
  • "YOU CAN'T PICK HIM!" 🤬 | Rugby League World Cup Draft
    Oct 11 2026

    Two teams. One draft. Only the best players on the planet. We build our ultimate Rugby League World Cup sides.Stick around for our World Cup preview and predictions.

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    0:00-The Rules & Predictions

    3:00-Draft

    21:20-WC Preview

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    35 mins
  • Italy Bound 🇮🇹✈️
    Oct 8 2026

    The family's Italy bound 🇮🇹 but first, we have to talk about getting old.
    Aches, early nights, RBT stories and a Matt Duffy yarn, plus Trish's quiz to close it out.
    If you've ever groaned getting off the couch, this one's for you.

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    Timestamps
    0:00-Trip Away
    4:00-Intro Question
    9:00-Getting Old
    21:00-RBT
    24:00-Matt Duffy
    29:00-Trish's Quiz

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    44 mins