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The Coach and Tex
by Zoran Jovanovski
Three mates get together every week to talk about sport (especially AFL), business, coaching and sledge each other a little, but always having fun.
Episodes
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Episode 11 - Can They Become Immortals?
Tex and Turtle navigate the episode again reviewing a spectacular weekend of Preliminary finals, Nick Daicos dominating the Brownlow, Hawthorn supporters making dills of themselves, and a Hawthorn captain who should be embarrassed of himself. We then turn our attention to the Grand Final and the...
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Episode 10 - Three Minus One = Two
A huge Preliminary Finals episode as the Turtle and Tex carry the enormous load left by the Coach who is on annual leave again. The lads cover everything from Wildcard debriefs, the arrogance of the Lions, how funny to see the Cats fall again, Wharfie time strikes and Adelaide just not good…
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Episode 9 - Wild About Wildcard
The lads reunite on the eve of the Coach’s long awaited overseas trip. They unlock all things Wildcard Finals, The Blues renaissance, the gutsy Dogs, the old Pies and the injured Dees. Add to that, the shenanigans at the Swans, new coaches appointed and we enter the silly season around trade and...
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Episode 8 - Is Anyone Tanking?
The lads break a personal best and breakdown a raft of football issues including the coaching vacancies, coaches at risk, the Wildcard round, the concussion issues and the Geelong farce. They also have enough time to break down all the social issues, politics and entertainment. The Tirade is a...
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Episode 7 - Are You Excited?
The lads get together remotely, with Tex stranded on Hamilton Island, while the Coach and Turtle slum it in suburbia. Plenty of chatter around some old, lost friends, and then the lads discuss everything from the World Cup, Wimbledon and then get their teeth into all things footy!! They discuss...
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Episode 6 - Have We Got One?
The three stooges are back together and have broken their record for their longest episode for the season. The Coach rolls out his AA squad and the boys discuss the Fremantle juggernaut, Gold Coast crumbling and the Turtle breaks down the blockbuster between the Tiges and Maggies from Saturday.…
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Episode 5 - Just The Two of Us
The boys return from Warrnambool, without the Coach. They cover everything from world sport (Go Knicks), provide a stable update and get into the minutiae of the AFL round. They break down the Essendon and Carlton coaching sagas, the after effects of the Pendles 433, the Brisbane decline, the...
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Episode 4 - The Reunion
The long awaited return of Tex to the the episode, coupled with the fact that the lads are live from the Bool. We do a deep dive into all things AFL governance, and then talk through the big issues, including the Melbourne CEO firing, WhiteBoard gate, How well the Tigers are travelling, the best...
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Episode 3 - How Good Is Footy?
What a cracking time to be alive and talk football. Despite the fact that the search party is still put trying to find the little one, the Coach and Turtle discussed everything from a Collingwood “deep dive” through to tribunal woes, what is exciting you in football and the tough discussion…
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Episode 2 - Me, Myself and I
Our competition winner, Mr Beanbag, joins the Turtle in co-hosting duties. They review the recent rounds of the AFL, doing a deep dive on the Carlton Football Club. Our guest’s knowledge and coverage of politics and the social landscape, knows no bounds. This comes to the fore with an immediate...
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Episode 1 - Doing It Again
The lads are back for Season 7. They explore the pre season, opening round and look ahead to Round 1 and the season overall. The Coach leads the way on his tips for premiers, finalists, wooden spooner and Brownlow medallist. They cover off the off season and Tex’s links to those well known “files”.
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Episode 9 - Could This Be It?
The year wraps up for the lad as they review what has been happening in the off season to date. There is spirited debate about the Liberal Party, the Lions going for a threepeat and Mason Cox being the saviour at Fremantle. We recognize our tweeters and the Turtle presents his final list of the...
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Episode 8 - Well That Came Quickly
The lads get the band back together to catch up on some Finals footy and review the Brownlow Medal results. We explore everything that is the Grand Final and make our selections and predictions. Tex is never short of his political opinions, and there Coach provides his deep insights. And you…
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Episode 7 - The Cream Rises
The little fella is back as we pay tribute to John from Richmond….one of our absolute favourites. We cover off the Top 4 contenders and argue our way through who we think can challenge them. Our Sporting World segment takes us to a live cross of the final test between India and England…what a...
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Episode 6 - Plenty to Talk About
After the Coach returns from leave, the little man, Tex, decides to have a spell. So Coach and Turtle break down all the key issues, and cover the big talking points including the Collingwood, loss, the bona fides of Adelaide and Freo and how bad Brad Scott is actually going. The Turtle has…
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Episode 5 - Another Bloke Takes Leave
The Coach is on his North American odyssey, whilst Tex and Turtle hold down the fort admirably. They run through the Tom Lynch saga, Collingwood’s dominance and take great joy in Carlton’s implosion. The Turtle has another list and Tex tells some more tails from the boundary line.
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Episode 4c - The Band is Back Together
Part C of Episode 4 focuses on the Turtle’s List and our loyal tweeters
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Episode 4b - The Band is Back Together
Part B of Episode 4 finishes off on our Footy discussion and introduces the Off the Bench segment with Tex
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Episode 4a - The Band is Back Together
Episode 4 has been split into three sub episodes due to some technical challenges. Part A covers off on the Dribble files and our discussion of the Top 25 as per afl.com
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Episode 3 - Is It Really You?
The little man is finally back as we embark on a mid season review. The Coach casts his eye over a bunch of hot topics and teams, and the Tex takes us to the bench with some fantastic insights around what is happening on the ground. Finally, the Turtle has another couple of lists for discussion.
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Episode 2 - Two In A Row
Another week, another episode. the Coach and Turtle carry the load again while Tex continues his early season leave. the Coach digs deep into his well to cover a variety of key things happening in the AFL. We take a look at sport around the world, with a peek at the NBA, and finally the Turtle...
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Episode 1 - No False Starts
The lads are finally back after a series of false starts. New segments, plenty of “me” time for Tex, and the voice of reason, the Coach, pulls it all together with his analysis and views. Our tweeters are quiet and the Turtle analyses the new footy shows.
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Episode 15 - Steph X Tommy
The lads come together in the final episode of the year to complete a passion project. They interview young apprentice jockey, Steph Hateley, who is currently with the Anthony and Sam Freedman stable. For regular listeners, you will also know she is a part owner of the “uber successful” Electric...
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Episode 14 - It’s Been Too Long
The lads come together after a six week hiatus to solve all the problems of the world, and also cover off the Grand Final, Spring Carnival, India v Aust test series and Trump!!
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Episode 13 - It’s Now or Never
The lads get together one more time before the season reaches its crescendo. They review the preliminary finals, the fallout for the losers and the Brownlow download. The Coach does some heavy analysis on the GF, with the team providing predictions, prognostications and some expert guess work on...
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Episode 12 - Too Much Drama
Finals analysis like nobody else. The Coach and Tex breakdown a dramatic weekend of finals action, preview the Preliminary Finals, and take a look at the Brownlow. The Coach puts this weekend’s coaches through the pressure gauge, and Tex gives his unique perspective on Kenny’s meltdown. And our...
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Episode 11 - Home and Abroad
The lads bounce back off a short one week turnaround and break down the four first week finals. The Coach is scathing and transparent in his assessment and goes to town when he puts a few in the firing line in his pressure gauge segment. Tex provides his latest betting advice and discusses player...
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Episode 10 - Let’s Play Ball
The lads are back with their prognostications around the first week of finals. All the games are looked at, as well as season debriefs for a number of clubs. The Coach has his say on the All Australian team and Tex provides some more punting advice.
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Episode 9 - It’s Getting Very Tight
The boys are back after Tex has returned from his mid season trip to Europe. They breakdown the “players” in the upcoming finals series and the Coach puts a few through the pressure gauge. And a brand new tweeter joins the crew.
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Episode 8 - It’s Getting Cold
In another “texless” episode Shane and Turtle go head to head on all the key issues. They have a crack at ranking their top 3 players in the 300, 350 and 400 clubs! Turtle goes rogue and has another multi for everyone and the Coach gets into the Tweeters of the Week
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Episode 7 - European Vacation
While Tex is off sunning himself in Europe, the Coach and Turtle take control and review the Carlton uprising, look at the top 4 and top 8 challengers and also rans. The Coach puts a few under the microscope, and Turtle takes over the tirade
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Episode 6 - Half Way There
Things get willing as the lads farewell Tex on his mid year European sojourn. They take a look at the break away Swans and make their tips for Top 4 and Top 8. They (except Tex) celebrate #dusty300 and the Coach gives us his mid year All Australian side
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Episode 5 - Where the Hell Have You Been?
The lads are back to review the trip to the ‘Bool, and take a look at the first half of the year. Never short of an opinion, they dissect half the league! The Coach puts a few of his brethren under the microscope, whilst Tex gives his views on Sir Doug Nicholls round.
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Episode 4 - The Trends are Developing
After another bye, the lads attack the big issues - who’s travelling better, AFL inconsistency and bloody Harley Reid!! The Coach puts a couple under the pressure gauge and Tex delivers a win.
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Episode 3 - Who Would You Rather Be?
The lads dive into the first part of the season as they work through which teams are are already off track, who is under the Coach’s microscope, Tex has some sure bets and some fantastic small talk around what’s going on in the world
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Episode 2 - We Have Liftoff
The lads are back to preview opening round and answer the tough questions! Coach puts a few more in the pressure gauge and Tex is back on the punt. And someone has spotted Mick the Bus Driver!!
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Episode 1 - We Have Been Renewed
After a long summer the lads are back with a witty start to 2024. Plenty of off season chat, social banter and a touch of footy. The Coach comes off the long run and Tex has more bad bets to share!
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Episode 15 - Hall of Fame Shano
In a special tribute to our favourite bloke, we honour Shane Morwood, and induct him into The Coach and Tex Hall of Fame, as our first member. We go deep and personal with him as we explore the way he found the game, conquered the game, and then lives life beyond the game.
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Episode 14 - Mad Monday
Join the lads as we celebrate and acknowledge the 16th premiership for Collingwood. An episode draped in black and white, splashed with heaps of fun as the lads break down all things “GF” and gear up for the Spring Carnival.
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Episode 13 - The Big Dance
We have finally arrived - #GF23. The lads break down the preliminaries and all of the fallout and preview the the gig match up between the Pies and Lions. We look at the Brownlow count and Tex has another crack at making a donation to the the TAB. We also rally around some of our heartbroken...
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Episode 12 - Anyone Getting Toey?
A blockbuster episode this week as the lads pay tribute to a legend in Ron Barassi, and then breakdown the twin meltdowns by Port and Melbourne. They also explore who is most under pressure leading into the preliminary finals and Turtle gets ahead of the game and starts to breakdown the GF. And...
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Episode 11 - Winners and Losers
Massive breakdown of week one of finals and the lads give their take on the Maynard and Brayshaw incident. The Coach analyses the the coaches first week of finals and we launch our new segment for the finals - Truganina Tex
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Episode 10 - Here We Go
The lads get into the swing of finals action and break down the key match ups, who will influence the games and their tips. Morph gives us his take on the coaching scene and Tex goes off with a new finals format.
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Episode 9 - Controversy and Complacency
Plenty to unwrap in this bumper episode as the lads debrief on a couple of rounds that have shaped the season. Lots of discussion around coaches, Dimma’s return, the Tiger retirement party and Tex takes the AFLW to task
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Episode 8 - The Business End
The lads go town as they debate the Top 4 stumbles, the emergence of Carlton as a genuine threat, and the Port Adelaide concussion fiasco. The Coach takes us through pre finals training loading and tactics, and Tex takes Phil Egan to task.
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Episode 7 - Building Momentum
The Coach re-enters the frame and takes over with his assessment of the best coaching performance of 2023. The lads examine the lead up and momentum into the finals, and the fallout from the game of the year. The Tirade is back and and there is plenty of tweeting action
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Episode 6 - There’s Still A Pulse
The boys are back after a long mid season bye. Plenty to work through - premiership favourites, top 8 seedlings, coach sackings and plenty of banter. The Tirade is back and our Tweeters get a crack
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Episode 5 - Meandering Along
Plenty to get through after another Warrnambool carnival gets analysed. The lads play news breakers and debrief on the Indigenous round. The Coach is on the carousel and Tex goes off on his favourite topics.
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Episode 4 - Look Who’s Back
Take a listen to the lads dissect the inaugural Gather Round, with the Coach back in the driver’s seat. Tex goes off on Richmond, and we discuss the MRO, umpiring, and the surprise packets of season 2023.
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Episode 3 - Someone’s Missing
Two out of three ain’t bad. Tex and Turtle take on the responsibility of the episode minus the Coach. Plenty of banter after three weeks on all matters afl, world sport and social matters. The Turtle takes over the Coach’s segment and Tex does his tirade!
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The Coach and Tex currently has 115 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Coach and Tex about?
Three mates get together every week to talk about sport (especially AFL), business, coaching and sledge each other a little, but always having fun.
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The Coach and Tex is created and hosted by Zoran Jovanovski.
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