Episodes
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73. Just a big chat about running
Hiya!! This week we are changing things up and having a big conversation about a sport that is accessible to all - running! The Melbourne Marathon took place last weekend and our social media feeds have been clogged with running content. We chat about the trends we love and hate, our relationship...
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72. Mummy and Daddy are fighting xoxo
Oh hey!! This week in sports news: North Melbourne's AFLW team are truly the best we’ve seen, Mummy and Daddy aka Strava and Garmin are fighting, Brisbane’s Oscar McInerney announces his retirement and the NRL finals weekend proves maybe Brisbane is the sporting capital of Australia. Then for…
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71. Maybe just give it a second thought????
Ello!! This week in sports news: the Brisbane Lions go back-to-back and we couldn’t be happier, the US prove they’re not gracious hosts of the Ryder Cup and Christian Petracca looks to leave Melbourne. Then for some sugar: Lewis Hamilton says goodbye to his best friend and it’s not Book Week in...
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70. It's Grand Final Week, bby!
Howdy!! This week in sports news: the AFL Grand Final is set and we have thoughts on how both preliminary finals went down, Gold Coast’s Matt Rowell wins the Brownlow but it’s not without controversy and former West Coast defender, Mitch Brown is the first AFL player to come out as bisexual. Then...
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69. Nice guys finish last
Oh hi!! This week in sports news: dual Brownlow Medalist, Nat Fyfe announces his retirement, there are two rounds of AFL left and the ladder is closer than ever and Netball Australia experiences a rookie (or not-so-rookie) error at their grand final. Then for some sugar: are Geelong’s Bailey…
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68. Is this our niche??
Ello!! This week in sports news: The British and Irish Lions test concludes with some hope for the Wallabies, two universally loved AFL players announce their retirement and Melbourne coach, Simon Goodwin is sacked. Then for some sugar: Melbourne Mavericks’ player makes the switch to the dark…
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67. It's all business, baby
What’s good? This week in sports news: Sam Docherty makes an emotional retirement announcement, The British and Irish Lions are finally challenged in Melbourne and the Lionesses win the European Championship. Then for some sugar: the creators of Drive to Survive announce AFL docuseries, Faith…
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66. It's the content gift that keeps on giving
G’day!! This week in sports news: The Open cements a new era in golf, with a view on competing we could all be reminded of, the Wallabies finish with a flattering score against the Lions and we are concerned about the future of rugby union in Australia and Abbey Holmes is back on our screens…
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65. Take these broken wings
Oh hey!! This week in sports news: Christian Horner is sacked as Red Bull team principal, the Lions are here and the Wallabies are in the thick of preparation and Aussie golfer, Grace Kim has an all time finish in a French Major. Then for some sugar: the AFL is apparently not done with homophobic...
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64. One in, all in??
Howdy!! This week in sports news: Lando Norris wins his home Grand Prix, tributes are seen across the sporting world in the wake of Liverpool’s Diogo Jota’s tragic death and Grigor Dimitrov is forced to retire due to injury at Wimbledon. Then for some sugar: North Melbourne's centenary…
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63. Everything is worse than we expected!
Hiyaaa! This week in sports news: Jamara Ugle-Hagan speaks out publicly for the first time since his personal leave from footy, some familiar faces finish the Big 5 Marathon for brain cancer, and Call Her Daddy’s Alex Cooper reveals she was harassed by her college soccer coach and she is not…
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62. It's all a bit warm and fuzzy
Oh heyy!! This week in sports news: the AFL Grand Final will remain in the traditional timeslot and opinions are divided, Adam Scott comes so close, but finishes so far in the US Open and AFLW superstars are inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame and we’re excited by what this means for women’s…
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61. How influenced are we, really??
Hellooo!! This week in sports news: Bailey Smith has a not-so-secret meeting with some big bosses, Coco Gauff wins the French Open and it’s about time we spoke about Strava acquiring Runna. Then for some sugar: athletes are the new supermodels on the Sports Illustrated catwalk and Pat Cummins...
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60. A change is as good as a holiday??
Hiii!! This week in sports news: the AFL has had a change in leadership and it’s all a little smoke and mirrors, Caitlin Clark is injured and the WNBA cannot cope and GWS legend, Callan Ward suffers what could be a career ending injury. Then for some sugar: Our favourite commentator Abbey Holmes...
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59. What are we like??
G’day!! This week in sports news: Tottenham wins their first trophy in 17 years but Ange’s future is uncertain, the Arsenal women win which means the Matildas win also and the future of sport is here, with the Enhanced Games to be held in 2026. Then for some sugar: North Melbourne’s Charlie…
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58. Some big, important conversations...and a fan boy!
Hiya!! This week in sports news: Lachie Schultz, a concussion, and the AFL and its umpires divide, Adam Selwood, twin of Troy Selwood passes away just months after his twin and the AFL is prompted to consider the need for a men’s mental health round and the New York Knicks break their 25 year...
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57. The world of sport is AI's oyster??
Hellooooi!! This week in sports news: Willie Rioli is in the spotlight again, the Doohan camp fear for their safety in Miami, and Virat Kohli announces retirement from test cricket as India and Pakistan conflict has global cricket on notice. Then for some sugar: the Met Gala features more…
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56. See you at Platform 47!!
Oh hi!! This week in sports news: Dyson Daniels wins the NBA’s Most Improved Player, Kane Cornes makes another enemy, Jamara Ugle-Hagen takes indefinite leave from the AFL and Kelly Finlayson reveals cruel cancer allegations. Then for some sugar: Millie Bobby Brown finally makes soccer…
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55. Not a great time to be a Sam
What is up? This week in sports news: Australian gymnast, Kate McDonald makes a golden comeback at the 2025 Doha World Cup, it’s a bad week to be a Sam as injuries plague AFL stars and Noah Balta’s verdict divides the AFL world. Then for some sugar: Dyson Daniels returns to the footy and warnings...
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54. Say less
Howdy!! This week in sports news: the final game of the AFL’s Gather Round delivers a shock no one saw coming, Oscar Piastri proves maybe he is McLaren’s number 1 after a tremendous win in Bahrain and finally, Rory McIroy has a magical masters triumph. Then for some sugar: WAGs around the world...
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53. The two race itch
Hiya!! This week in sports news: Liam Lawson is subbed out of his Red Bull seat after only two Grands Prix, is Scotty James about to become the best winter sport athlete in Australian history? The AFL lives up to its consistently inconsistent name and Min Woo Lee is cooking. Then for some sugar:...
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52. It's hardly a soft launch
Hiiiii!! This week in sports news: redemption tastes sweet as Oscar Piastri wins the Chinese Grand Prix and AFL fans are forced to fork out for digital subscriptions. Then for some sugar: North Melbourne’s Paul Curtis explains why he sat on his baby news, Harley Reid won’t explain a thing,...
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51. Arguably the best week in Melbourne (in sport)
Hiya!! This week in sports news: AFL is baaack and the super draftees are making an impact from day (round) 1, it’s lights out (rain pouring) and away we go at the Australian Grand Prix and teen sprinting sensation, Guot Guot gets us excited for Brisbane 2032. Then for some sugar: Glamour on the...
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50. He'd be a big fan of the disappearing messages
Wowee! Fifty eps!! This week in sports news: the AFL’s opening round ends up a season soft launch, the WTA announces paid parental leave and the Australian Grand Prix is almost here so we need to give you a prix-view!! Then for some sugar: Luka Doncic has settled into his new team but admits he...
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49. Cyclone Alfred has spoken
Helloooo!! This week in sports news: Marty Sheargold and Triple M part ways, the F1 Academy sees two Aussie girls fielded and Mother Nature says no to the AFL’s opening round. Then for some sugar: fitness influencer, Kayla Itsines does not want to see your ass with her morning coffee. We are a...
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48. Does Kyrie Irving still call Australia home?
Oh hiiii! This week in sports news: Kyrie Irving may still want to call Australia home, the AFL preseason is rough and former Spanish football chief, Luis Rubiales is found guilty of sexual assault. Then for some sugar: the Gold Coast Suns experience the most bizarre Facebook hacking of all time....
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47. Kendrick is a toxic king
G’day! This week in sports news: the Super Bowl has been played and it was super surprising in so many ways and the Aussies drop the ball at LIV Adelaide, so what does this mean for the event’s future? Then for some sugar: World number one tennis player, Jannik Sinner is handed a laughable ban…
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46. No one is safe
Hiya!! This week in sports news: the sports world is hit with what is potentially the biggest trade in history, the NFL and NBA announce plans to play in Aus and the AFL is in mourning after a devastating week. Then for some sugar: World number one golfer, Scottie Schefler misses the first two...
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45. Poor Don!
Howdy!! This week in sports news: Australia reigns supreme in the Women’s Ashes and we can expect another Taylor Swift Super Bowl story. Then for some sugar: Toto Wolff and Lewis Hamilton navigate their amicable divorce and Sam Konstas is dropped but it’s no worries! We are a teeny tiny…
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44. Australia's best and worst
Hello! Hello!! This week in sports news: Neale Daniher is a sporty and inspirational Australian of the Year, the Australian Open has concluded with an underdog, some racquet smashing and the lesser of two evils. Then for some sugar: the broadcasting, commentary and spectating of the Australian…
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43. An Aperol a day does not keep the Dr away
Oh hi! Happy 2025!! This week in sports news: Australia defeats India to win the Border-Gavaskar trophy, Luke Littler wins the Darts World Championship and apparently we’re the only ones not into darts and the Australian Open is underway and it’s not without a few scandals. Then for some sugar…
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The 2024 Season Finale!
Oh hi! We made it (just) - the season one finale of Shanked It is here! This week we discuss the stories that dominated the sports news cycle for 2024, our best recommendations and our reflections on our first year sports podcasting. We are a teeny tiny independent podcast and would LOVE your...
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42. We're not crying (we are)
Heyyy! This week in sports news: the AFL super draft was super, Jess and Noemie Fox are recognised for inspiring Australia and Australians no longer like Test cricket, but indians love it. Then for some sugar: Sam Kerr and fiance, Kristie Mewis’ pregnancy announcement is tainted and Cristiano...
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41. Fighting to stay relevant
Howdy! This week in sports news: it’s been a massive week for Aussies in the NBA - Dyson Daniels is the Great Barrier Thief, Josh Giddey spends some time with the Daicos brothers and Johnny Furphy scores his first NBA points. Plus, Nick Kyrgios is set to return to competitive tennis in time for…
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40. We're learning together here
Hola!! This week in sports news: Whoopi Goldberg starts up a much needed sports network, Kylian Mbappe is dropped from the French national team, and the summer of cricket is upon us and Nathan McSweeney is selected for the Australian test team. Then for some sugar: Chris Martin makes a faux pas…
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39. Mission accomplished!!
G’day!!! This week in sports news: the International Rules Test between Australia and Ireland may be making a comeback, we give a rundown of the AFLW finals series and Australian sprinting sensation, Gout Gout smashes long-standing records. Then for some sugar: Nick Kyrgios solidifies his...
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38. We smell a rat
Helloooo! This week in sports news: LeBron and Bronny James make history on the basketball court, eight new inductees are announced by Sport Australia into the Hall of Fame and what’s happening with netball in Australia? Then for some sugar: Geelong coach, Chris Scott lands an interesting new…
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37. Controversial couples and questionable accents
Hiiii!! This week in sports news: the girls dominate sports category in Forbes 30 under 30, all WNBA teams are announced and the WBNA strikes a line in their CBA, Ferrari reigns supreme at the US Grand Prix and is this the end of Lando Norris’ play for the drivers championship? And Glasgow is...
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36. It's not just about running
Hiya!! This week in sports news: after 22 Grand Slam wins, Rafael Nadal announces his retirement, Nedd Brockmann attempts a world record for homelessness, the NRL proves it’s the inferior footy code in Australia, and Jessica Campbell makes history as the first woman to coach in the NHL. Then for...
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35. Not the result we were expecting
Hey! Howdy! Hey!! This week in sports news: there’s lots to debrief post the AFL Grand Final, the NRL and NRLW finals deserve a preview, Team USA wins the Presidents Cup for the 10th consecutive year and the rumours are unfortunately true and Daniel Ricciardo has raced his last F1 race. Then for...
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34. We also just want to savour the moment
Hiiii!! This week in sports news: is the AFLW’s condensed fixture setting the league up to fail? Australia’s LIV Golf team hits a big pay day and the Singapore Grand Prix has finished…and maybe so has Danny Ric’s F1 career. Then for some sugar: Cody Simpson is announced to perform the national...
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TIME ON: AFL finals week 4
Happy Grand Final Week!! Welcome back to our AFL mini series! This week we reflect on the games that decided our grand finalists - the preliminary finals! Then we need to talk about the Brownlow - what we loved, what we hated and any surprises. Mil then answers some listener questions about what...
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33. You're not flying, Jack!
Oh hello! This week in sports news: Jack Ginnivan is not flying to Sydney and Ken Hinkley takes pleasure in reminding him of it, Oscar Piastri wins his second Grand Prix and his mum assures us fame hasn’t changed him, and we have an update on what our Olympians and Paralympians have been up to…
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TIME ON: AFL finals week 3
Helloooo!! Welcome back to our AFL mini series! There are no second chances in semi finals and we are now down to our final four teams for the AFL season. If you would like to sponsor our show or know someone who may be interested, please email us: [email protected] Thank you for…
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32. Maybe she'll jump on board
Hiya!! This week in sports news: Australia has a new sweetheart in the form of a Paralympic champion, our Paralympic team rallies around their flag bearer, Ahmed Kelly successfully challenges his disqualification to win silver, and more (so much more) Paralympic news. Then, what went on between…
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TIME ON: AFL finals week 2
G’DAY! Welcome back to our AFL mini series! The first week of AFL finals delivered heartbreak, surprises, magic and air time and we’re so ready to reflect on the weekend that was. Then! We need to share our predictions for week 2 (is that semi finals?) - who’s making it to the prelims and who…
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31. Stop! You're under (citizen's) arrest!!
Hola! This week in sports news: the Paralympics is underway and we give you a rundown on our Australian gold medals, some career-best performances for Aussies at the US Open, Carlton coach, Michael Voss considers a career in law enforcement while a Carlton fan is handed a lifetime ban for...
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TIME ON: AFL finals week 1
Surprise!! Welcome to the first of our AFL mini series! We’re about to kick off the first week of finals but we have a bit to discuss before we jump into our predictions. First we share our thoughts on the AFLPA awards, All Australian selection and a review of all 18 teams’ 2024 season. If you...
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30. Suddenly 30!!!
Howdy!! This week in sports news: the AFL world is in mourning after the sudden and tragic passing of journalist, Sam Landsberger, Razor Ray Chamberlain blows his whistle for the last time, Lydia Ko takes out the Women’s Open, and in WNBA, Indiana Fever may not be dominating on the court but...
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29. Does his heart still beat true?
Helloooo!! This week in sports news: Essendon’s Dyson Heppell has called time on being the AFL’s most wholesome individual, we dissect the situation at the Melbourne Footy Club - is there anything in the rumours Christian Petracca is unhappy?, history-making racehorse, Black Caviar sadly passes,...