Punting Fantasy Podcast

On this week’s episode of the podcast: (2:31): Basketball - The boys look back on the first round of the NBA playoffs and discuss the big talking points. The boys provide their predictions for the second round series that are set (at the time of recording) and touch on any first round predictions they’d like to have back. (29:37): Around the Grounds - The boys look at the major talking points in the AFL, and discuss the most surprising teams so far. They also look at the red-hot Melbourne Demons and their chances of repeating, and touch on some early favourites for the Brownlow. The boys then look at some of the big stories in the NRL, including the Dragons beating the Roosters, the Storm dropping 70 on the Warriors, the Broncos form, and the top-try scorers, before wrapping up with some Blues selection talk. (51:57): The boys finish this weeks pod with another edition of the Rat’s Random Thoughts.

On this week’s episode of the podcast: (8:15): Basketball - The boys discuss the play-in games to date and outline some of the things they are watching for during the Playoffs. The boys also preview the First Round, by providing their series predictions and a few things that they expect to see from each team. (43:03): Masters Review - The boys discuss the main talking points from the Masters, including Cam Smith’s performance and Tiger’s return. (49:22): Around the Grounds - The boys look at the AFL and NRL ladders and note who they think is performing well, who is struggling, and what they are looking for in the coming weeks. (58:07): The boys finish this weeks pod with a game of Start-Bench-Cut, on a range of different topics.

On this week’s episode of the podcast: (3:33): Cricket - The boys reflect on the test series win for the Aussie test team against Pakistan and discuss the ongoing white ball series. The boys also talk about the dominant performance from the Aussie women at the World Cup so far, and finish up with a discussion on the Shane Warne memorial. (13:14): AFL and NRL - The boys reflect on the weekend’s action in the AFL and the NRL and touch on all the key talking points. In the AFL, these points include the undefeated Hawks, clinical performances from Melbourne and Brisbane and Buddy Franklin kicking his 1000th goal. With regards to the NRL, the boys discuss the Mitch Barnett suspension and the returns of Nathan Cleary and Kalyn Ponga this weekend. (29:52): Basketball - The boys reflect on the Lakers’ disappointing season and look at the Warriors struggles, and discuss some of the big performances from the past week. (47:51): Golf - The boys preview The Masters and provide their best bets for this year’s competition at Augusta. (55:00): The Rat’s Random Thoughts - The boys wrap the show with another edition of the Rat’s Random Thoughts.

This week on the podcast: (3:43): NBA - The boys pick their All-NBA teams for the season to date and look ahead at the races for MVP and Defensive Player of the Year.  (23:38): Cricket - The boys review the first two tests against Pakistan and look at the ongoing third test. Discussion topics include the pitches, and some of the performances by the Aussie boys.  (28:23): Around the Grounds - The boys recap the first couple of rounds in the NRL and the first round in the AFL by discussing teams that have impressed them and some other teams that they are worried about. The discussion then shifts to Cam Smith's win at The Players Championship and Ash Barty's shock retirement announcement.  (46:24): The Rat's Random Thoughts - The boys wrap the show with another classic edition of the Rat's Random Thoughts.  

On this weeks episode: (3:26) - The boys reflect on their favourite Shane Warne moments. (12:55) - A look at the NBA. The boys look at the play-off races in both the Eastern and Western Conferences, before talking about some players that they think are overrated and some that they think are underrated. (41:20) - The boys review the First Test against Pakistan and talk about what they expect for the Second Test. (51:23) - The episode wraps with another edition of the Rat's Random Thoughts.

In this weeks episode: (2:16) Who's hot and who's not in the NBA. The boys look at a couple of teams playing well in the Grizzlies, Sixers, and Celtics, and also have another look at the struggling Lakers.  (19:49) Preview of the Australian Cricket Team's tour to Pakistan. The boys make their series predictions, as well as predicting who will be the leading run scorer and leading wicket taker for the Aussies.  (31:15) Around the Grounds. This is a new segment this week, in which the boys go around and touch on all the hot-button topics from the world of sport this week. Topics include Adam Reynolds contracting Covid-19, the Demons giving up eight 50 metre penalties amid an umpiring crackdown in the AFL, and the Phil Mickelson drama. (39:48) In this week's draft, the boys draft their top viral videos, with plenty of funny ones discussed.  Rest in Peace Rod Marsh and Shane Warne - two of the greats. 

In this weeks episode, the boys are joined by Commissioner Kev to discuss all things in the world of sports: 2:20 - NBA Trade Deadline recap, and a look ahead to the rest of the season 19:59 - AFL Season Preview, premiership predictions and major award predictions 32:52 - NRL Season Preview, premiership predictions and major award predictions The boys then get into a snake draft, with the aim of drafting the best food and drink table at a social gathering (39:38), before concluding the episode with yet another edition of the Rat's Random Thoughts (50:35).

It’s a huge week for sport across the globe, and Sam, Mitch, and Tom are back to talk through it all. The boys open the show by breaking down all of the trades that have been made in the NBA leading up to the trade deadline. The boys are then joined by special guest, and general manager of the Silly Seles in the Punting Fantasy League, Sam Hele to discuss the NFL playoffs and this weekend’s Super Bowl matchup. The boys then move into the cricket, discussing the resignation of Justin Langer and the recently named test squad for the tour of Pakistan, before drafting their top four pet peeves in another segment of the Rat's Random Thoughts, before wrapping the show with a recap of the weekend’s racing and a look ahead to the upcoming racing schedule.

Sam, Mitch, and Tom are back this week, and joined by a special guest - Brisbane Heat and Western Suburbs cricketer, and inaugural Punting Fantasy League Champion Paddy Dooley. Paddy gives the boys an insight into his Heat call-up and answers a few questions about his cricketing career. The boys then jump into some NBA news, discussing the All-Star starters, the unfortunate injury to Joe Ingles, and Chris Paul and the Suns. The boys then go head-to-head in a post-2000 NBA draft, before recapping the Australian Open. Finally, the boys get into another edition of the Rat’s Random Thoughts and wrap the episode with a racing recap and a look ahead to the upcoming weekend.

There’s plenty happening in the world of sport this week and Sam, Mitch, and Tom are back to break it all down. With two weeks until the NBA trade deadline, the boys discuss who they would like to see traded and which teams they think need to make a move. The boys then discuss the James Harden rumours, before jumping into the BBL finals. The boys go head-to-head in drafting their all-time cricket commentary teams which sparks plenty of debate, before discussing all the Aussie success at the Australian Open. The boys wrap the show with another segment of the Rat’s Random Thoughts, before recapping the weekends racing and looking ahead to the upcoming weekend.

Sam, Mitch, and Tom are back after a short break to wrap up all of the latest news in the sporting world. They start by discussing the Blazers rest-of-season outlook with Damian Lillard sidelined, the Bucks and Warriors struggles, and the Kevin Durant injury. The boys then move into the cricket, looking at the 4-0 Ashes result, and discussing who they think would be best-on-ground during the celebrations. They then talk about the start to the Australian Open, including the positive results for Nick Kyrgios and Ash Barty. The boys wrap the show up with another instalment of The Rats Random Thoughts and a weekend racing recap.

Sam, Mitch, and Tom are back for the first episode of 2022. The boys kick off the show with some discussion around DeMar DeRozan, Jimmy Butler, and the situation in Houston. The boys then discuss the first day of the 4th Ashes Test in Sydney, and the outlook for the rest of the match. The Rat's Random Thoughts returns this week, and leads the boys into some talk about the BBL, looking at some funny moments throughout the competition's history and the issues it faces going forward. As always, the episode concludes with some tips for this weekend's racing.

Mitch, Tom, and Sam are back this week to discuss the Covid situation in the NBA, before presenting and discussing their own hot takes. The boys then unwrap the fall-out from the third Ashes Test at the MCG and look at the selection dilemma for Australia moving forward. The boys then dive in to a new segment, discussing their opinions on some contentious sporting (and other) statements. The boys also recap the weekend's tips and look forward to the upcoming weekend.

Mitch and Tom are joined by the Commissioner of the Punting Group Fantasy League, Kendel, to discuss a range of topics in the NBA world. They first discuss the Covid-19 wave affecting teams across the league, before talking about some other non-Covid injuries. Then, the boys discuss the next steps for the 76ers and look at some potential Ben Simmons trades. The boys then reflect on the second Ashes test and discuss the make-up of both the Australian and English sides moving forward. Finally, Mitch and Tom are joined by Sam to wrap up last weekends racing, before previewing the Boxing Day racing schedule.

Sam and Tom are back this week to talk about everything happening in the world of sport. They start with basketball, looking at Zion Williamson's injury setback and the rising number of Covid-19 cases around the league. They then take a look at some hot teams and some not-so-hot teams, before looking at the start of the Adelaide Test Match. They also discuss the start of the BBL season, before finishing the pod off by reviewing last weeks tips and previewing the upcoming racing schedule.

The boys begin this week by diving into some hot topics in the NBA world. They discuss the next steps for the Blazers first, before moving into the Zion Williamson injury setback, before concluding by looking at some hot teams in the Cavaliers and Rockets. Then, the boys discuss days 1 and 2 of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba, before finishing the episode by reviewing last weekends tips and looking ahead to this weekend. 

With the first quarter of the NBA season now complete, Sam, Mitch, and Tom are back to discuss their all-star ballots through the first quarter of the season. The boys also touch on some other hot topics in the sporting world, before reviewing last weekends racing and getting into their tips for the upcoming weekend.

Tom, Sam, and Mitch are back to talk about a range of topics in the sporting world. The boys make their Ashes predictions and discuss the make up of the Aussie squad, before diving into some true or false NBA chat. Finally, Sam reviews last weekends tips and gives his best bets for the upcoming weekend. 

Tom, Sam, and Mitch discuss the Sheffield Shield and Australia's chances in the T20 World Cup, the start of the NBA season, and wrap-up the Spring Racing Carnival. Mitch is joined at the end of the episode by Kendel and Dom to talk UFC 268.

Tom, Mitch, and Sam are joined by Queensland Bulls and Brisbane Heat fast bowler Xavier Bartlett to talk about the upcoming Ashes series, review the Melbourne Cup, and discuss the the beginning of the NBA season. The Punting Fantasy Podcast is a weekly show talking all things sport.