Amateur Hour

It’s a milestone moment for Amateur Hour, ticking off 1000 downloads, and Jack and Bec are back to celebrate the only way they know how: talking plenty of footy and a bit of everything in between.The life updates are flowing, with Bec counting down the days until pre-season kicks off for her 2026 AFLW campaign, while the duo reflect on the reaction to Jack’s big announcement from last episode. Then it’s into the thick of it. A massive few weeks across both codes sees the first coaching casualty of the NRL season, a cracking Easter round full of nail-biters, and another successful Gather Round lighting up Adelaide in the AFL. AFLW also gets its moment in the spotlight, with discussion around upcoming men’s and women’s double headers in August, plus a very wordy press release around a potential International Rules concept which didn't actually say that much. This month’s Third Person In segment delivers one of the most thoughtful listener questions yet, before its balls to the wall.. or chopping board more like it in 'Tell Me Something I haven't thought about lately.' And of course, the amateurs wrap it all up the only way they can, throwing out their latest predictions for the weeks ahead.Credit to the third party audio we used: sitcomespecials0016 (5:31).

Trigger warning: this episode discusses topics around gambling addiction and mental health struggles. The conversation is for educational and awareness purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or medical advice. If you are affected by the conversation or are struggling with a gambling problem, you are not alone. Please reach out for free, confidential help. Visit the National Gambling Help Online website or call on 1800 858 858.It’s that time of the month again and Jack and Bec provide life updates covering both ends of the spectrum. Bec shares the highlights from her recent wedding and Tassie honeymoon, while Jack opens up about Australia’s growing gambling problem, an issue that hits close to home for him.From there, it’s straight into the footy. The duo run their eye over the early stages of the 2026 season across both codes, diving into the biggest headlines so far, including Alex Johnston’s historic record-breaking try that sparked a mass pitch invasion. Then the attention flips to the AFL, where Jack and Bec debate whether Opening Round is here to stay.There’s also a listener question in this month’s Third Person In segment, while Jack casts our minds back to a time when a club handed out a truly bizarre punishment to a player who stepped out of line. And, of course, the episode wouldn’t be complete without Jack and Bec gazing into their crystal balls and serving up their predictions for the month ahead.Credit to the third party audio we used: sitcomespecials0016 (20:11), NRL (21:29), SEN Twitter (42:11), Stake_Gambler_Pro (57:32).

Same nuffies. Slightly more experienced. Marginally more professional.Jack and Bec are back for Season 2 of Amateur Hour, officially one season wiser and armed with just enough podcast experience to be dangerous. After surviving their debut year, the duo kick off 2026 with two big life updates (yes, actual announcements… not just new footy boots).This episode sets the tone for what’s ahead, with a new game plan locked in: episodes dropping on the third Thursday of every month. Structured? Slightly. Still chaotic? Absolutely.They also unveil some fresh segments for Season 2:Headline Stoppers – the biggest sporting yarns from the past month, dissected the Amateur Hour way.Third Person In – a cheeky nod to the NRL’s “Third Man In” rule. Each month, a special guest joins the show for their two minutes of fame, delivering an opinion-piece style memo on something they're passionate about in the world of AFL or NRL.Predictions – Jack and Bec jump headfirst into bold monthly calls. But this episode? It’s full crystal-ball territory for 2026 — and Bec, in particular, has come out swinging.Tell Me Something I Haven’t Thought About Lately – the nostalgia corner, where the pair dig up sporting moments you forgot you even knew.The big question: can they dodge the dreaded second-season syndrome and keep their podcast form trending upward? Or will they spray it out on the full?There’s only one way to find out. Tune in now.Credit to the third party audio we used: Stake_Gambler_Pro (9:37), sitcomespecials0016 (10:54), funzeye (37:03).

The drought has finally broken! Bec takes us inside Richmond’s first AFLW win of season 2025, a historic victory over one of the comp’s heavyweights. From there, it’s Grand Final galore as the duo dive into the NRLW decider, where the Broncos toppled the previously undefeated Roosters… though not without a very questionable try.Then, it’s over to the men’s NRL Grand Final, and what might’ve been one of the most complete individual performances ever from Reece Walsh. With Melbourne falling short in back-to-back deciders, Jack and Bec ask: where to next for the Storm?The pair also reveal their top three moments from the 2025 NRL season, before dishing out their biggest flops and surprise packages across both AFL and NRL men’s comps. And, with the dust now settling, they cast an eye to 2026 to pick out the teams ready to make some noise next season.Finally, it’s time for a little humble pie (and some bragging rights) as they rewind to their pre-season predictions, and believe it or not, one of them actually nailed it.Credit to the third party audio we used: NRL Website (7:55), NRL YouTube (12:20).

Brisbane are back to back AFL premiers after toppling Geelong, and Jack and Bec break down the 2025 Men’s Grand Final. Then it’s over to rugby league, with the NRL and NRLW prelims run and won. There is also a rare behind-the-scenes insight into the Penrith Panthers from the weekend. The duo even stray into Paris Fashion Week, before Jack delivers a measured take on the Panthers’ four-year dynasty ending at the hands of the Broncos, who now face Melbourne Storm in this weekend’s NRL Grand Final. Finally, Jack and Bec look into their crystal balls to lock in their tips for both the Men’s and Women’s deciders.Credit to the third party audio we used: Paul Amores (7:29), 7NEWS Australia (12:16).

It’s prelim time, and the footy stakes have never been higher. Jack and Bec break down week two of the NRL finals before previewing two monster prelim clashes, plus give a quick update on the NRLW finals as they head into their own do-or-die weekend.Over in the AFL, they review the winners and losers from the prelims as we gear up for the biggest week of the year... grand final week.Plus, this episode even includes a 'two minute hot take' from a friend of the show, and Jack goes all in with a fiery case to scrap the NRL judiciary during finals.Finals footy is peaking, so don’t miss this one. Tune in now!Credit to the third party audio we used: Horrorgang YouTube (2:00), NRL (4:03), YouTube Sound Effects (4:10, 23:28, 25:22).

Finals footy is firing on all cylinders, and Jack and Bec are here for every twist and turn.In this episode, the duo break down all the action from the AFL semi-finals and set the stage for what’s shaping up as a mouthwatering prelim weekend in Victoria. Then it’s over to the NRL, where the finals have kicked off with a bang! Eight teams became six, and the race to the grand final is on. The spotlight also swings to the NRLW, with their finals series ready to launch this weekend.It’s wall-to-wall September footy, and your favourite nuffies wouldn’t have it any other way!Credit to the third party audio we used: Hoodoo Gurus (10:41), LOL! Throwbacks (18:03).

The sun’s out, the grass is greener, and September footy is officially here. Jack and Bec are back to soak it all in with a finals-flavoured episode of Amateur Hour.First up, they take a quick pulse check on the NRLW and AFLW seasons before diving headfirst into week one of the AFL finals, reliving the biggest storylines and throwing out some bold predictions ahead of the semi-finals.Then it’s over to the NRL, where eight sides enter the cauldron of finals footy. Jack and Bec deliver their tips for every clash and spotlight one player from each game who could flip the script.It’s springtime, it’s finals time, and don't we love it!Credit to the third party audio we used: Australian Brews News (13:42), NRL (30:43).

Bec was a late out for Richmond’s crucial Round 3 Dreamtime clash. She shares how she found the funny side of it all, and what’s inspiring the Tigers as they try to claw back from a 0-3 start to their season.From there, Jack and Bec sink their teeth into the never-ending pre-finals bye round debate: is the AFL’s dreaded week off a blessing or a curse, and should the NRL bring in their own version?Then it’s full steam into rugby league territory, with the final round of the NRL’s regular season setting the stage for finals footy, plus it seems to be shaping as a two horse race for the NRLW crown.The duo put their necks on the line predicting the first round of AFL finals, kicking off in Adelaide with a monster clash between minor premiers Adelaide Crows and the “family club,” Collingwood Magpies. To round things out, Jack unloads on the bunker in what might be his most controlled rant yet.Credit to the third party audio we used: Netball Victoria | Melbourne Vixens (3:55), FOX SPORTS AUSTRALIA (4:28), Roo-king YouTube channel (32:08), Best of Movie Clips (43:21), SPECTRO 9 (48:02).

It’s an away game for Bec this week as she heads Northside to Coburg, God's country, where Jack resides. The big talking point? Richmond’s AFLW Round 1 clash. The Tigers didn’t get the W, but Bec hit a career milestone - slotting not one, but TWO goals for the very first time in her 52-game career. From fullback to full forward, the unlikeliest of scorers found the sticks in the unlikeliest of ways, and she takes us inside what it felt like out on the ground and the cheeky line she delivered in the three quart time huddle. Plus, a roaming 'JA' conducts a post mortem with fans after the match.With September looming, Jack and Bec turn their sights to the finals race across both codes - who’s pushing for the top 4 and who’s scrapping into the 8. Before pulling out the report cards and handing down a pass or fail grade to the teams already ruled out of finals contention.And because it’s Amateur Hour, bias is not only allowed but encouraged. That means a little bit of extra airtime for the mighty Penrith Panthers and Sydney Roosters.Credit to the third party audio we used: Richmond W Twitter (1:55), Mashd N Kutcher (19:14), Roo-king YouTube channel (25:45).

Another Origin series, another heartbreak for New South Wales. Jack and Bec break down what went wrong for the Blues yet again and why Queensland just seem to always get it right.Then it's time to spotlight the first two rounds of NRLW action, with some early standouts already emerging. From there, Bec lifts the lid on AFLW pre-season life - from team goal-setting to the technology Richmond players use to elevate performance.To wrap things up, Jack and Bec step outside their usual codes and into the world game, sharing their thoughts after catching Wrexham FC’s Aussie tour opener live.Credit to the third party audio we used: National Rugby League (3:30), Carlton FC (32:48), Wrexham AFC (38:02).

A content bonus 'top 5 favourite movies' from Jack kickstarts the the latest Amateur Hour episode. Jack and Bec then unpack State of Origin Game II, where Queensland kept the series alive and set up a massive decider for Game III in Sydney. The rivalry is well and truly on.With the NRLW Premiership season kicking off this weekend, it’s time for a 'set of six' as our hosts bring listeners up to speed on the competition and its stars.Then the tough questions start flying, Bec asks Jack which NRL team has been the biggest disappointment of 2025 so far, before it's flipped for Bec’s take on the AFL’s most underwhelming side this season.As both codes approach the pointy end of the year, the duo size up the genuine contenders for each comp and, just for something different, take a little detour to chat about a small-town Welsh club making headlines in Australia, Wrexham AFC. Listen now!

A historic moment in Amateur Hour history, we kick off with our first ever fan question and it’s a slippery one (literally). Jack checks in on how Bec and the Richmond AFLW squad are holding up during week four of the preseason grind, and lucky for the Tigers girls, Des Hasler drops by (briefly) with a motivational quote to help process the pain of that 2024 elimination final loss.We dive into State of Origin I, unpack the plot lines, and look ahead to the key team changes for Game II. Jack and Bec also marvel at the tight NRL ladder, spotlighting the rise of the Canberra Raiders, before Jack delivers a heartfelt plea for the NRL to lift its game when it comes to getting fans through the gates.Then it’s back to expansion talk. With Mal Meninga freshly announced as head coach of the Perth Bears ahead of their 2027 debut, but the question is: does Mal have enough aura for the job? Meanwhile, the AFL's 19th team sits delicately poised, as Tasmania’s team is rocked by political unrest.There’s plenty to cover, and as always, plenty of opinions from your favourite footy nuffies.Credit to the third party audio we used: National Rugby League (23:45), ABC Sport (31:22).

There’s nothing quite like State of Origin, with the intensity, the tribalism, and the history. This week on Amateur Hour, Jack and Bec dive headfirst into the fiercest rivalry in Australian sport. Whether you bleed Blue or Maroon, Origin just hits different.Before they jump into all things Origin, the duo take stock of where things sit across both codes, breaking down the ladder movers and sliders as we approach the halfway mark for both competitions.Then it’s time to dive into Origin fever, previewing Game I at Suncorp Stadium, running an eye over the men’s squads, and reflecting on a historic women’s State of Origin series that is delivering in a big way.From there, it gets personal as Jack and Bec share their all time Origin highs and lows, the moments burned into their memories, for better or worse, in the epic annual battle between New South Wales and Queensland.Finally, the duo unpacks the expansion strategies of both codes, looking at what  new teams mean for the future of each game.Credit to the third party audio we used: National Rugby League Women's (13:33), National Rugby League (40:09), Richmond Football Club (44:58), Fox League (50:05).

With over a month of footy now in the books, Jack and Bec run their eye over both the AFL and NRL ladders and spotlight the teams catching everyone's attention, some in a good way and others in a not so good way.This week’s episode also reflects on the significance of Anzac Round. It is Bec's favourite day of the year by a country mile because it's an event unlike any other on the calendar with its powerful blend of commemoration, national pride and service with a side of sport. From there, Jack and Bec dive into the Lachie Galvin contract saga at the Wests Tigers, before pondering if some of the golden oldies across both codes are secretly on a Benjamin Button program as they seem to be defying time and getting better every year. To wrap things up, they give you their tips for the traditional AFL and NRL Anzac Day clashes, and Jack has a bonus tip for anyone spinning coins in a game of Two Up this Anzac Day.Credit to the third party audio we used: Collingwood Football Club (16:37), National Rugby League (15:21), Fox League (31:38).

What a wild start to the season it’s been! In this episode of Amateur Hour, Jack and Bec break down the biggest upsets across both codes and reminisce on some of their favourite upset victories, because let’s be honest, nothing in sport hits quite like an underdog win.Then, we turn our attention to two teams on the rise: the resurgent Wests Tigers (NRL) and North Melbourne Kangaroos (AFL). After years in the cellar, are their long-suffering fans finally seeing a light at the end of the tunnel?Jack takes a deep dive into Ricky Stuart’s coaching style: is his old-school intensity helping or hurting the Raiders, and is that what’s keeping him from being mentioned in the same echelon as Wayne Bennett, Craig Bellamy and Trent Robinson? Plus, we dissect some eyebrow raising comments from coaches about their own players early in the season.It’s also crisis time for a couple of powerhouse clubs, the four-time NRL premiers are stuck at 1-3 and the Carlton Blues are desperate to recover from an 0-3 start. Which team needs to hit the panic button first?We also explore how much home ground advantage and travel really matter in today’s game, discuss new league innovations like Magic Round and Gather Round, and wrap things up with some bold predictions for the next few rounds of footy.

Footy is back, and so are Jack and Bec with another episode of Amateur Hour! After declaring their personal biases, these footy nuffies break down how both codes are kicking off their seasons. NRL’s Vegas spectacle vs. AFL’s Opening Round. What do these choices say about each sport, and who’s getting it right?Plus, the stakes are high in 'It’s a Big Year For…,' where Jack and Bec pick the players, coaches, and teams under the most pressure heading into the new season. They also break down the must-watch matches across both codes that have them buzzing. And, of course, no pre-season episode is complete without bold predictions. Some that will make you fall off your seat, and others that are… well, let’s just say, a bit underwhelming.

Amateur Hour is usually all about the hottest issues and biggest talking points from Australia’s two biggest sporting codes, the NRL and AFL. And don’t worry, we’ll get to those. But for our very first episode, co-host Jack is shaking things up. Think of it like the NRL in Las Vegas or the AFL’s Opening Round, something a little different to kick things off.Jack sits down for a one-on-one interview with his fellow co-host and Richmond Tigers AFLW inaugural player, Rebecca Miller.In this episode, we dive into Bec’s journey as an athlete, one that in many ways, mirrors the rise of women’s sport across Australia. Jack asks some hard hitting questions, from the possibility of a code switch for the AFL defender to what life might look like after footy. Plus, he reveals the one ultimatum Bec has given him over their 10 year friendship.Give it a listen and let us know what you think via the FanMail feature!