Episodes

  • Tension's Running High E87 - Jack Cogger joins us

    Tension's Running High E87 - Jack Cogger joins us
    Aug 5 2026
    Jack Cogger joins the podcast to talk about his call-up to play alongside Nathan Cleary in the halves.

    The boys preview the Panthers and Warriors showdown, we find out what Lewis Brown is up to these days and we finish our countdown of the most defining moments in Penrith's history.

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    58 mins
  • Weekender Women E04 - Workplace conundrums

    Weekender Women E04 - Workplace conundrums
    Jul 31 2026
    From pet peeves to office romances, what are the dos and don'ts of modern workplaces - and do different generations have different takes on it?

    Plus the pain of best friend break-ups, and the girls discuss bad bosses and being sent home from work!

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    58 mins
  • Tension's Running High E86 - Panthers drop selction bombshell

    Tension's Running High E86 - Panthers drop selction bombshell
    Jul 28 2026
    The boys break down the huge news out of Penrith, with five-eighth Blaize Talagi dropped to reserve grade by coach Ivan Cleary.

    Plus a big Panthers v Raiders preview, and we continue our countdown of the most defining moments in Penrith Panthers history.

    Oh, and Nathan has a story about Jarrod Sammut's undies.

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    59 mins
  • Tension's Running High E85 - Jack Cole joins us, Panthers v Eels preview

    Tension's Running High E85 - Jack Cole joins us, Panthers v Eels preview
    Jul 21 2026
    Jack Cole joins us for a chat about the season so far, and what's to come in 2026.

    Plus we devour the 'circle of stupidity' that can exist in the rugby league media, highlighted in this week's Nathan Cleary stories.

    And the boys preview the big clash between Penrith and Parramatta this Thursday night.

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    54 mins
  • Tension's Running High E84 - Nathan drops some stadium news, Panthers v Broncos preview

    Tension's Running High E84 - Nathan drops some stadium news, Panthers v Broncos preview
    Jul 14 2026
    We've got some fresh news on the Penrith Stadium upgrade. Will Taylor Swift open the stadium or will the Panthers get first shot?

    We preview the Panthers v Broncos clash this Thursday night, plus we continue our countdown of the 60 most defining moments in Panthers history.

    And a final word on the Blues' Origin triumph.

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    57 mins
  • Tension's Running High E83 - Will Milky break a 90-year-old record?

    Tension's Running High E83 - Will Milky break a 90-year-old record?
    Jul 7 2026
    Will Thomas Jenkins eclipse the famous Dave Brown try-scoring record? The boys have their say.

    Plus we look at where Penrith sit heading into the business end of the season, discuss the new TV deal and ponder a few issues with the NRLW.

    Plus we continue our countdown of the 60 most defining moments in Panthers history, and have a final say on State of Origin.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Tension's Running High E82 - Scott Sorensen joins us + Is it curtains for Moses Leota?

    Tension's Running High E82 - Scott Sorensen joins us + Is it curtains for Moses Leota?
    Jul 2 2026
    Scott Sorensen joins us and discusses his final year at the Panthers.

    The boys react to Brian To'o being dropped by the Blues, plus they preview the Panthers v Rabbitohs clash on Friday night.

    Is it curtains for Moses Leota at Penrith?

    Plus we begin our countdown of the 60 most defining moments in Penrith Panthers history.

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    57 mins
  • Podcast: Weekender Women E3 - Penrith then and now

    Podcast: Weekender Women E3 - Penrith then and now
    Jun 30 2026
    In this month's episode of Weekender Women, the girls discuss the age-old 'then versus now' debate. Across generations, so much has changed.

    Plus our first jobs, 90s house parties and what crazy thing was Amanda told would help when going for her driver's licence?

    And would today's teenagers survive Penrith of the 90s?

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    51 mins