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Tom Squared
by Swinburne FC Audio Network
Once described by Max Rushden as a 'very enjoyable listen,' Tom Squared dives into the world of Sunday League football from the unique perspective of Swinburne FC's very own Big Burch and Pollock. Join them as they discuss the weird and whacky world of Australian Sunday League.
Episodes
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Tom Squared | #37 The Watsy Way Coach Mick Cronin Joins the Show
Ahead of our Australia Cup Round 1 clash this Saturday, we sit down with Watsonia Heights FC coach Mick Cronin to preview the matchup and have a laugh about how differently the two clubs are travelling. 📅 Saturday, February 14 at 1:00pm at Greensborough College.
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Tom Squared | #36 How Not To Join the A-League
In Episode 36 we’re joined by the bloke who nearly brought an A-League club to Dandenong - Matt Windley. He spills on how Team 11 were basically told “yeah you’ve got it”… and then was blindsided. We chat about the players they almost signed including the 'Indian Messi', working on establishing...
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Tom Squared | #35 Why Our Coach Quit…
Our former senior men's coach Joel Kleber joins us fresh off his coaching resignation to share his latest adventures, including a memorable trip to China and reflects on his time as coach.
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Tom Squared | #34 Kunaal’s Relegation Pizzas
We’re joined by Kunaal as he reflects on his first season at the club, reveals how Keisuke Honda once aired him, shares stories from MCing Melbourne Victory games, and debates whether Swinburne should start sending pizzas to relegated teams.
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Tom Squared | #33 Comprehensive 2025 Wrap
We've gotta stop saying 'we're back' but this time we are... Tune into our wrap of the season from the start to finish, big guests coming up make sure to invest in this before we go GLOBAL.
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Tom Squared | #32 Thirds Redemption, Man City Crossover & a Metro League Scandal
After another classic unannounced hiatus, Tom and Tom are back and a lot has happened. The Swinburne FC Thirds have won two games (yes, you read that right), prompting some soul-searching and a few well-deserved apologies. The boys reflect on missed Australia Cup glory, simulate what would happen...
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Tom Squared | #31 Albanese, AFP Sweeps & Strava Ultimatums
The Grade Cricketer's very own Charlie Bischard joins the show to share how he got a pic with PM Anthony Albanese holding a Swinburne FC scarf, surviving an "alarmingly casual" AFP sweep, and kicking off a new gift trend for guests. Plus, he throws down a Strava ultimatum—join or face domestic...
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Tom Squared | #30 How a Dutch Pro Ended Up Playing Sunday League for Swinburne FC
We catch up with Thijs van Amerongen, our former Dutch superstar who jumped nine tiers to Dandenong Thunder after just one match for Swinburne FC. Thijs shares the shocked reactions from Melbourne Victory and Thunder’s board, plus his hilarious takes on Sunday League referees, cricket pitches…
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Tom Squared | #29 Battling Doncaster & The Birth of The Furnace
The boys chat our battle against Doncaster Rovers in the Australia Cup a side 17 tiers higher than us and we're joined by Nathan Gorga to chat about the introduction of our new ultras group 'The Furnace' + Harry is on the show for his first and last appearance of 2025.
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Tom Squared | #28 Surprise we're back... for now
Enjoy this cause we don't know when the next one's coming out x Burch told me to add more to the description so... he's is single hit him up 0422679300
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Tom Squared | #27 Shock NPL transfer leak, our top fans & Corporate Cup controversy
The boys discuss Joel’s surprise announcement to continue coaching next season, A recap of the Metro 6 grand final featuring friends of the podcast, Riversdale & Max Rushden & there’s speculation about a Swinburne FC player potentially signing with an NPL club. Our final episode for the year,...
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Tom Squared | #26 Lion Nights, George Calombaris paying players & Jim's FC ft. Joel Kleber
We've brought on the Head Coach of Swinburne FC's Senior men's side Joel Kleber to chat all things Sunday League including some his best memories from the past. https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
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Tom Squared | #25 Veo camera exposes the Dark Side of Football: Shocking Abuse Caught on Tape!
In Episode 25 of Tom Squared, we're joined by Harry to chat about some of the wildest moments caught by our new Veo camera in Sunday League. Send in your audio messages and get them played on the pod using the link below: https://www.speakpipe.com/TomSquared
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Tom Squared | #24 Kobe Bryant special edition show ft. Nathan Gorga
A man who has played a pivotal role in the club's history, Nathan Gorga finally joins Tom Squared! Send in your audio messages and get them played on the pod using the link below https://www.speakpipe.com/TomSquared
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Tom Squared | #23 Bing Joins The Show
Former club mascot Bing Archibald joins the show to give us a recap on Trivia Night
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Tom Squared | #22 Weddings, Anniversaries & The 3rds got a point
Burch is back to reclaim his throne (yes I am writing this). Give it a listen to find out who spent their seven year anniversary at Wonga watching the seconds...
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Tom + Harry | #21 Legends Cup recap, Riversdale SC shenanigans & the HDR Cup
The success of the Legends Cup probably warrants a new podcast episode but President Big Burch isn't even here to bask in the glory.
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Tom Squared | #20 Ballarat special guests
John and Oscar join the pod for Ballarat quiz.
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Tom Squared | #19 We're on tour for our first interstate show
Hey guys we're in Blacktown for State of Origin doing a meet and greet at the Blacktown Tavern alongside Matty Johns and the Parramatta Eels come down and say hi.
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Tom Squared | #18 Pickles, Foul Throws & Legends Cup Chat
Here's some updates for anyone still listening as we talk about a surprising pickle incident and some dodgy foul throws. We also preview the Legends Cup.
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Tom Squared | #17 Major Sponsor gets tackled?
Title sums it up give it a listen x
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Tom Squared | #16 Big Burch returns with some BIG news
Pollock & HLaw were delighted to welcome Big Burch back to the recording studio to review last weekend's friendlies and look ahead to Saturday's Season Launch event.
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Tom + Harry (?) | #15 EMERGENCY POD: Coach news
Breaking news: Swinburne FC has a new Senior Men's Coach. As usual for the big moments, Big Burch is MIA so Pollock is joined by the club's #1 Harry - HLaw - to discuss the appointment of Joel Kleber to the top job.
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Tom Squared | #14 Will Big Burch walk out like the Woolies CEO?
Incredibly, roughly a week after our last episode, we're back... so you can all relax and stop asking where the pod is. Tune in as Pollock grills Big Burch Four Corners-style and the fellas are joined by a long-time listener but a first-time caller.
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Tom Squared | #13 Australia Cup review
Your two favourite Toms dive into our latest Australia Cup match against Fortuna 60 and we discuss the new idea of an old boys v current team scratch match.
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Tom Squared | #12 We're back, training returns, Saudi Arabia hypocrisy & a new sponsor
Bet you didn't think you'd see us again but we're back after a very length off-season, we dive straight into our disappearance as well as discuss the return of training returning plus the re-signing of our coach we also jump in to a former Liverpool legend's new move & we welcome a new and very...
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Tom Squared | #11 President Burch's re-election campaign
After the hype and excitement of having Max Rushden on the show last week, the standard of this podcast drops back to its usual level. Big Burch & Pollock discuss the upcoming AGM and whether a leadership challenge is on the cards.
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Tom Squared | #10 The Max Rushden Episode
Football broadcaster Max Rushden hits a low - but not the lowest - point of his career by joining the two Toms. We find out what Max thinks about playing Sunday League in Australia and the puddle named after him at Howard Dawson Reserve.
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Tom Squared | #9 Yang pt 2, Eras tour + Gangnam Style dances
Our 9th episode features Yang for part two of our chat with him as we're back on the 'Era's' tour of Swinburne FC + Yang tells us how Gangnam Style got him lots of attention.
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Tom Squared | #8 Yang returns, women's season review & an Adelaide tale
Tom Squared is back as we welcome back Yang to the podcast for an extended chat plus Ella Stiebel reviews the women's season we also jump into the Adelaide end-of-season trip.
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Tom Squared | #7 Referee disasters, EAFC ratings, two special guests & an international sponsor
In a bumper off-season episode, Big Burch and Pollock are joined by TWO guests! Adelaide's finest, Mackenzie Hyder, runs through his standout season in the Metro League 4 side while cult hero Will Vasta reviews the Metro League 8 campaign.
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Tom Squared | #6 Presentation night recap, missing award winners + Sunday league stories
Big Burch and Pollock are on the mics to review Presentation Night and chat about some long speeches, no show award winners plus we go through your best Sunday league stories sent in by our listeners.
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Tom Squared | #5 Silly Saturday 'best on ground', Awards Night preview, DJ Brox & more
Big Burch and Pollock are on the mics to review Silly Saturday and award best on ground to an 'anonymous man'. They also look ahead to Saturday's Awards Night at The Elgin and introduce the podcast's first ever sponsor.
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Tom Squared | #4 Metro 4 Champions, Truganina disappointment & Captain Jono joins us
Big Burch and Pollock, along with Metro 4 captain Jono Mandaradoni, review a historic day for the club that included a championship and many beers at the Elgin. It's our longest episode to date, but not necessarily our best.
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Tom Squared | #3 Grand final preview, moving house, presidential comparisons & more
Former Swinburne FC President Michael Mandaradoni joins current President Big Burch and one-legged centre back Pollock to preview this weekend's Grand Finals and review helping Burch move house.
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Tom Squared | #2 Premiers, the Max Rushden puddle & (two) family emergencies?
So it looks like this is becoming a regular thing. The two Toms - Big Burch & Pollock - are joined by one of the stars of the Metro League 7 title win, Harry Lawrence (who also works in the same office).
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Tom Squared | #1 Champagne rumours, celebrity sightings at HDR & more
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Once described by Max Rushden as a 'very enjoyable listen,' Tom Squared dives into the world of Sunday League football from the unique perspective of Swinburne FC's very own Big Burch and Pollock. Join them as they discuss the weird and whacky world of Australian Sunday League.
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Once described by Max Rushden as a 'very enjoyable listen,' Tom Squared dives into the world of Sunday League football from the unique perspective of Swinburne FC's very own Big Burch and Pollock. Join them as they discuss the weird and whacky world of Australian Sunday League.
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