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Around The Grounds

by SEN

Join comedian Andrew “Barney” Barnett and NRL Premiership winner Chad Townsend for Around The Grounds, as the boys dive into all the weekend’s sporting action and catch up with a range of special guests across the summer!Catch Around The Grounds LIVE every Saturday morning at 9:00am AEDT on SEN 1170 AM Sydney, SEN 693 AM Brisbane and anytime on the SEN App.

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Episodes

  1. Full Show with Barney and the Professor (28/02/26)

    Around the Grounds with Barney and the Professor returns with a Vegas preview from Chad Townsend, Rugby League journeyman Jeremy Lattimore gives us an insight into the Dragons, and Andrew Hawkins gives the latest racing tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. Full Show with Barney and Chad Townsend (21/02/26)

    Around the Grounds with Chad Townsend is back — and Barney has returned! The boys break down the pre-season trials, react to massive news out of the Penrith Panthers with Nathan Cleary hit with a Grade 2 charge, and go deep on the Australia cricket team after a disappointing World Cup campaign....

  3. Full Show with Chad Townsend and Michael Carayannis (14/02/26)

    Around the Grounds with Chad Townsend is back — and Michael Carayannis is stepping in for Barney! The boys dive into pre-season trials, Andrew Hawkins brings you the latest racing tips, and Damon Lowrey wraps up all the breaking NBL news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Full Show with Barney and the Chad Townsend (07/02/26)

    Around the Grounds with Barney and Chad Townsend is back! Latest NRL news, Andrew Hawkins with the latest racing tips, and Chad reveals all his Super Bowl predictions for Monday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Full Show with Barney and the Chad Townsend (31/01/26)

    Around the Grounds with Barney and Chad Townsend is back! Hardest stadiums to play at, Brenton Speed brings all the latest Australian Open action, and Chad reveals a secret story about a player’s interesting hygiene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Full Show with Barney and the Professor (24/01/26)

    Around the Grounds with Barney and Professor is back, featuring Weetbix Kids Chat, former Wallaby Matt Giteau on the 2027 Rugby World Cup and Top 100 Day as the boys share their favourite songs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Former Wallaby Matt Giteau discusses the signing of Angus Crichton and previews the 2027 Rugby World Cup (24/01/26)

    Former Wallaby Matt Giteau joins Around the Grounds with Barney and the Professor to discuss the signing of Angus Crichton, unpack its significance for Australian rugby, and preview the road to the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Full Show with Barney and Luke Keary (17/01/26)

    Luke Keary steps into the chair for Chad for another edition of Around the Grounds. George Burgess dials in to fire a shot at Big Nelson Asofa-Solomona after his comfortable win. Sydney FC star Ben Garuccio joins the show to share ideas on how to improve the A-League, and we wrap up a massive…

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  9. Full Show with Barney and Chad Townsend (10/01/26)

    A massive Around the Grounds as Barney and Chad Townsend break down a huge weekend of sport, relive the biggest moments from the Ashes, and Dragons star Valentine Holmes joins us with insights into pre-season life and the upcoming Vegas trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

  10. Dragons and Maroons Star Val Holmes joins Around the Grounds to chat preseason preparations, Vegas, and the signing of Keaon Koloamatangi (10/01/26)

    Dragons and Maroons Star Val Holmes joins Around the Grounds to chat preseason preparations, Vegas, and the signing of Keaon Koloamatangi! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  11. Full Show with Chad Townsend and Michael Carayannis (03/01/26)

    A massive first show for 2026 with MC stepping in for Barney. Knights forward Mat Croker joins us to give an inside look at the club’s pre-season and what Justin Holbrook has been like since coming on board. The boys also wrap up all the latest cricket news, including Usman Khawaja’s retirement,...

  12. Knights forward Mat Croker on the Knights pre-season and the impact of Justin Holbrook (03/01/26)

    Knights forward Mat Croker joins ATG to chat about the Knights' pre-season and the impact of Justin Holbrook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  13. Full Show with Barney and Chad Townsend (13/12/25)

    A huge Around the Grounds as Barney and Chad Townsend dive into the weekend's sport, all the Ashes action with Comedian Billy Darcy and get to catch up Barmy Army member Fun Time Tony! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  14. Comedian Billy Darcy's Footy Dilemmas & Barmy Army nightmares with Fun Time Tony (13/12/25)

    Comedian Billy Darcy joins the boys to discuss his new comedy special and share his thoughts on all things cricket. They're also joined by Barmy Army leader Fun Time Tony to talk about the Poms' tragic start to the Ashes series! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  15. Matty G from the SpeakFree Podcast live from the West Tigers rally (13/12/25)

    Matty G from the SpeakFree Podcast joins the boys to give a live update from the West Tigers rally! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  16. Full Show with Barney and Chad Townsend (06/12/25)

    A huge Around the Grounds as Barney and Chad Townsend dive into the weekend's sport, all the Ashes action with Simon Katich and get a preseason catch up with Cowboys' star Scott Drinkwater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  17. Ashes Viral Sensation Aaron Gocs (06/12/25)

    Viral sensation Aaron Gocs joins Barney and Chad to chat about his whirlwind 24 hours of cricketing fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  18. Cowboys Pre-Season and NQ Future with Scott Drinkwater (06/12/25)

    Cowboys' fullback Scott Drinkwater joins Barney and Chad Townsend to chat about the Cowboys Pre-Season, excitement around Vegas and rumours about Drinky's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  19. Aussie's Cheap Wickets with SEN Cricket's Simon Katich (06/12/25)

    SEN Cricket's Simon Katich joins Barney and Chad to chat the first two days of the Test, Aussie's cheap wickets and the Day 3 strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  20. Knights, Old Mates and the Second Test (06/12/25)

    Wrapping the first hour of Around The Grounds with Barney and Chad Townsend as they dive into the Second Test, surprising Knighthoods and we give out the Order of Old Mate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  21. Full Show with Barney and Chad Townsend (29/11/25)

    A huge Around the Grounds as Barney and Chad Townsend dive into the weekend's sport, all the latest news and catch up with documentary filmmakers Tristan and Tim Kenyon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  22. Second Test Preview - No Cummins and Usman's Comments (29/11/25)

    On Around The Grounds; Barney and Chad Townsend dive in and preview the Second Ashes Test with news Pat Cummins won't be rushed back and the debate continues about Usman's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  23. Changing Track directors Tristan and Tim Kenyon (29/11/25)

    Documentary filmmakers Tristan and Tim Kenyon join the boys to chat about their latest work "Changing Track" focusing on the journey of four of Australia's biggest Paralympic athletes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  24. Teammate Blowups and Is R360 Done (29/11/25)

    Wrapping the first hour of Around The Grounds with Barney and Chad Townsend as the boys dive into the latest talking points of the week and chat some classic teammate blowups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  25. Chad's Pre Season Diary (29/11/25)

    For the first time in 17 years Chad isn’t taking part in an NRL pre-season so over the summer Chad is gonna take us through what the pre season would be looking like for the players. Who is back? Where people are up to? And diving into Chad’s experience of 17 pre seasons at 4 very different…

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  26. Full Show with Barney and Chad Townsend (22/11/25)

    Barney and Chad are back for your summer, covering everything happening in the sporting world! Simon Katich joins the show to wrap all the big moments from Day 1 of the Ashes, and Matt Giteau calls in to preview the final Wallabies match of the Spring Tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

  27. Australian cricket legend Simon Katich breaks down all the big moments from Day 1 of the Ashes (22/11/25)

    Australian cricket legend Simon Katich joins Around the Grounds to break down all the big moments from Day 1 of the Ashes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  28. Wallabies legend Matt Giteau previews the final Wallabies match of the year and looks ahead to the 2027 Rugby World Cup (22/11/25)

    Wallabies legend Matt Giteau joins Around the Grounds to preview the final Wallabies match of the year and looks ahead to the 2027 Rugby World Cup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  29. Full Show with Barney and Sean | 01/03/25

    Welcome to the Saturday Morning Mowers Club with Barney and Sean. The boys dive into the Vegas NRL Weekend, catch up with OG Mowers Host Sydney Swans legend Nick Davis and we continue the One Reason Why; NRL Season Previews. Apple Podcasts...

  30. Mowers' NRL Season Previews (Panthers + Storm) | 01/03/25

    Barney and Sean dive into the 2025 Season Previews for the NRL clubs; this week looking at the Penrith Panthers and the Melbourne Storm. The boys look at the squads, coaches and give One Reason Why they can and can't win the whole thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  31. Former Sydney Swan and Mowers Host Nick Davis | 01/03/25

    Sydney Swan great and former Mowers host Nick Davis joins Barney and Sean to chat about the origins of the Mowers, playing in the 9s team for the Roosters and a 2025 preview for the Swans. Apple Podcasts...

  32. Full Show with Barney and Philpy | 22/02/25

    Welcome to the Saturday Morning Mowers Club with Barney and Philpy, for your weekly dose of lawn care tips and backyard banter. Joining the boys this week is rugby league icon Freddy Fittler, Knights legend Kurt Gidley and we continue the One Reason Why; NRL Season Previews. Catch The Mowers Club...

  33. Mowers' NRL Season Previews (Sharks + Roosters) | 22/02/25

    Barney and Philpy dive into the 2025 Season Previews for the NRL clubs; this week looking at the Cronulla Sharks and Sydney Roosters. The boys look at the squads, coaches and give One Reason Why they can and can't make the Top 4. Catch The Mowers Club every Saturday morning LIVE from 10am on SEN...

  34. Halves Galore with Knights legend Kurt Gidley | 22/02/25

    Knights legend Kurt Gidley joins Barney and Philpy to chat about the Knights 2025 Season, Dylan Brown to the Hunter rumours and Fletcher Sharpe's halves appearances. Catch The Mowers Club every Saturday morning LIVE from 10am on SEN 1170 AM Sydney & SEN 693 AM Brisbane Apple Podcasts...

  35. Sore Backsides with Rugby league icon Freddy Fittler | 22/02/25

    Rugby league icon Freddy Fittler joins Barney and Philpy to chat about the HOGS National Tour, Melbourne Storm Season Launch and the Fat retiring. Catch The Mowers Club every Saturday morning LIVE from 10am on SEN 1170 AM Sydney & SEN 693 AM Brisbane Apple Podcasts...

  36. Full Show with Scope and Sean | 15/02/25

    Welcome to the Saturday Morning Mowers Club with Scope and Sean Ormerod, for your weekly dose of lawn care tips and backyard banter. Joining the boys this week is Wallabies legend Matt Giteau and we continue the One Reason Why; NRL Season Previews. Catch The Mowers Club every Saturday morning…

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  37. Mowers' NRL Season Previews (Bulldogs + Cowboys ) | 15/02/25

    Scope and Sean dive into the 2025 Season Previews for the NRL clubs; this week looking at the Canterbury Bulldogs and North Queensland Cowboys. The boys look at the squads, coaches and give One Reason Why they can and can't make the Top 4. Catch The Mowers Club every Saturday morning LIVE from…

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  38. Super Rugby Kick off and the Big debut with Wallabies legend Matt Giteau | 15/02/25

    Wallabies legend Matt Giteau joins Scope and Sean to preview the Super Rugby Season ahead and to debrief Joseph Sua'ali'i's Waratah's debut. Catch The Mowers Club every Saturday morning LIVE from 10am on SEN 1170 AM Sydney & SEN 693 AM Brisbane Apple Podcasts...

  39. Full Show with Scope and Sean | 08/02/25

    Welcome to the Saturday Morning Mowers Club with Scope and Sean Ormerod, for your weekly dose of lawn care tips and backyard banter. Joining the boys this week is Aussie UFC Icon Alex Volkanovski and we continue the One Reason Why; NRL Season Previews. Catch The Mowers Club every Saturday morning...

  40. Mowers' NRL Season Previews (Manly Sea Eagles + Newcastle Knights ) | 08/02/25

    Scope and Sean dive into the 2025 Season Previews for the NRL clubs; this week looking at the Newcastle Knights and Manly Sea Eagles. The boys look at the squads, new coaches and give One Reason Why they can and can't make the Top 4. Catch The Mowers Club every Saturday morning LIVE from 9am on…

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  41. Next Fight Exclusive with Aussie UFC Icon Alex Volkanovski | 08/02/25

    The one and only Volk joins Scope and Sean to chat about UFC 312 in Sydney, what's next for him in terms of fights and Volk's influence on Zac Lomax and the Dragons in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  42. Full Show with Scope and Sean | 01/02/25

    Welcome to the Saturday Morning Mowers Club with Scope and Sean Ormerod, for your weekly dose of lawn care tips and backyard banter. Joining the boys this week is new Roosters recruit Chad Townsend, Western United young gun Noah Botic and we continue the One Reason Why; NRL Season Previews. Catch...

  43. Mowers' NRL Season Previews (Dragons, Dolphins, Raiders) | 01/02/25

    Scope and Sean dive into the 2025 Season Previews for the NRL clubs; this week looking at the Canberra Raiders, St George Illawarra Dragons and The Dolphins. The boys look at the squads, new coaches and give One Reason Why they can and can't make the Top 8. Catch The Mowers Club every Saturday...

  44. New Roosters Recruit Chad Townsend | 01/02/25

    2016 Premiership winner and new Roosters recruit Chad Townsend joins Scope and Sean to chat about life in Bondi, a pre season wrestling camp and how the preseason is looking for the Chooks. Catch The Mowers Club every Saturday morning LIVE from 9am on SEN 1170 AM Sydney & SEN 693 AM Brisbane…

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  45. The Dig - NRL Injuries and Army Camps | 01/02/25

    Scope and Sean dig into the latest NRL injury news with big announcements regarding Campbell Graham, Jarome Luai and Scope recalls his times in pre season Army camps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  46. Western United striker Noah Botic | 01/02/25

    Western United young Noah Botic joins Sean and Scope to chat about his fine goal scoring form, John Aloisi's influence and a potential Socceroos berth. Catch The Mowers Club every Saturday morning LIVE from 9am on SEN 1170 AM Sydney & SEN 693 AM Brisbane Apple Podcasts...

  47. Scott Sattler Calls In To Defend Himself | 01/02/25

    Rumour going around is that Sportsdays Scott Sattler has been talking about mowing which is strictly our content; Satts calls in to defend himself and to throw Scope under the bus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  48. Full Show with Barney and Sean | 25/01/25

    Welcome to the Saturday Morning Mowers Club with Barney and Sean Ormerod, for your weekly dose of lawn care tips and backyard banter. Joining the boys this week is Gold Coast Titans NRLW star Lauren Brown, Sydney Blue Sox Pitcher Matthew Rae and we continue the One Reason Why; NRL Season…

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  49. Mowers' NRL Season Previews (Titans, Warriors, Broncos) | 25/01/25

    Barney and Sean dive into the 2025 Season Previews for the NRL clubs; this week looking at the Gold Coast Titans, New Zealand Warriors and the Brisbane Broncos. The boys look at the squads, new coaches and give One Reason Why they can and can't make the Top 8. Catch The Mowers Club every Saturday...

  50. Sydney Blue Sox pitcher Matthew Rae | 25/01/25

    Sydney Blue Sox veteran pitcher Matthew Rae joins the boys to debrief last night's loss to the Canberra Calvary and how the Sox can turn it around today. Catch The Mowers Club every Saturday morning LIVE from 9am on SEN 1170 AM Sydney & SEN 693 AM Brisbane Apple Podcasts...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Join comedian Andrew “Barney” Barnett and NRL Premiership winner Chad Townsend for Around The Grounds, as the boys dive into all the weekend’s sporting action and catch up with a range of special guests across the summer!Catch Around The Grounds LIVE every Saturday morning at 9:00am AEDT on SEN 1170 AM Sydney, SEN 693 AM Brisbane and anytime on the SEN App.

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