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EPISODE · Jun 23, 2026 · 1H 12M

BackChat with Andrew MacNish

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This week, Andrew MacNish joins the pod to reflect on a footy career that was anything but ordinary. Inaugural West Coast Eagle and All-Australian, he opens up about balancing elite football with engineering, family and health issues, while sharing incredible stories from the golden era of State of Origin and the early days of the Eagles.From being hit by a car and rescued by Dermott Brereton, to the challenges of Geelong, life after footy, burnout and mental health. Andy offers a unique perspective on success, resilience and what really matters beyond the game.The BackChat Podcast is served by Liquor Barons. Let your thirst for discovery be guided by Liquor Barons - find your nearest store!The BackChat Podcast is recorded out of BC Studios, built by grounded. building tomorrow, together.Thanks to our additional sponsors:TABtouch - Don't gamble more than you can afford to lose. Call Gambling Help WA (08) 9325 6644 [email protected] or Gambling Help on 1800 858 858 or https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/Mamba Digital - E-Commerce & Digital MarketingCamera Electronic - A wide range of premium photographic equipment and knowledge.SAY HELLOEmail: [email protected]: @backchat__Web: www.backchatpodcast.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Andrew MacNish joins the pod to reflect on a footy career that was anything but ordinary. Inaugural West Coast Eagle and All-Australian, he opens up about balancing elite football with engineering, family and health issues, while sharing incredible stories from the golden era of State of Origin and the early days of the Eagles.From being hit by a car and rescued by Dermott Brereton, to the challenges of Geelong, life after footy, burnout and mental health. Andy offers a unique perspective on success, resilience and what really matters beyond the game.The BackChat Podcast is served by Liquor Barons. Let your thirst for discovery be guided by Liquor Barons - find your nearest store!The BackChat Podcast is recorded out of BC Studios, built by grounded. building tomorrow, together.Thanks to our additional sponsors:TABtouch - Don't gamble more than you can afford to lose. Call Gambling Help WA (08) 9325 6644 [email protected] or Gambling Help on 1800 858 858 or https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/Mamba Digital - E-Commerce & Digital MarketingCamera Electronic - A wide range of premium photographic equipment and knowledge.SAY HELLOEmail: [email protected]: @backchat__Web: www.backchatpodcast.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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