Talk of the Town Podcast

Harvest is done and all three boys are back. Lachlan, Angus and Harry open with a proper debrief on what four weeks of 12-hour days actually looks like — from caramel pies over the UHF to granddad trucking along at 83. Off the back of a massive weekend of sport, the conversation turns to the Brisbane Lions and the AFL whiteboard saga that sent the Sunday Footy Show into a spin. The boys are in firm agreement: elite sport is no place for hurt feelings.From there it's a Lions 64-point demolition of Essendon, the Carlton game preview, and an AFL round wrap including the Collingwood-Hawthorn draw and the AFL's baffling Double Friday scheduling. In the NRL, the Broncos lose to the Roosters in a game that ended with Dean Marriner undergoing emergency limb-saving surgery for acute compartment syndrome after what everyone thought was just a bad cork. The Stock Exchange returns with calls on Zac Bailey's future, Carlton's season, Reece Walsh, and Nathan Cleary for Dally M. Harry debuts his Top Five — and goes an interesting choice at number one. Premier League title race and the Spurs vs West Ham relegation battle round things out.Don't get bitter. Get better.Chapters00:00 Harvest Debrief15:30 Weekend of Sport Setup16:00 Whiteboard Gate27:00 AFL: Lions vs Essendon31:00 Carlton Game Preview38:00 AFL Round Wrap41:20 NRL: Broncos vs Roosters47:00 NRL Round Wrap & Tipping49:30 The Stock Exchange54:00 Harry's Top Five – Footwear1:02:30 Premier League Title Race1:05:20 Relegation: Spurs vs West Ham

The World Cup is 42 days away — and we're deep in that strange, electric window where the anticipation is everything. This week on Red, White & Roo, Lachlan and Harry aren't predicting or analysing. They're soaking it all in.From World Cup wall charts and hot chocolates under a blanket, to the heartbreak of injury news and the quiet dread of dumb defensive errors — this episode is a love letter to what it feels like when the greatest show on earth is nearly here.The boys also dig into the FIFA/EA Sports split and what it means for the World Cup gaming experience, get excited about the Socceroos players ready to announce themselves on the world stage, talk Irankunda, Toure, what they're dreaming about at King George Square, and why the corporate machine is threatening to sap the festival feeling from the 2026 tournament.Plus — World Cup Rewind is back, with a special shoutout to Jacob from Brisbane, who's heading to America to watch it live.Provisional squads drop next week. The storm is coming. This is the calm before it.📋 Get your World Cup wall chart: https://www.fourfourtwo.com/products-kit/world-cup-2026-wall-chartAdd the World Cup Schedule to your calendar:https://fixtur.es/en/fifa-world-cup-2026Chapters00:00 — Cold Open 00:42 — World Cup Is Coming 07:02 — 6-Week Hype 11:32 — Rituals & Traditions (Wall Chart) 17:07 — Game Times Advantage 21:19 — World Cup Game & Nostalgia 32:26 — Socceroos: Key Game + Players 39:46 — The King George Square Experience44:24 — Beyond The Socceroos 48:00 — World Cup Memories 57:07 — Wrap-Up

You've heard us talk sport. Now get to know us. 👋The Town Files wraps up with the man behind the mic — Lachlan Town. For the first time, Angus asks the questions. They get into Lachlan's earliest sporting memories, becoming a dad and what it lit inside him, seeing Oasis live in Sydney, and why he'd go back in time to witness the most chaotic marathon in Olympic history. Oh, and the GOAT debate takes a very Cars-shaped detour.The Town Files — Lachlan is out now.0:00 Intro & Who Is Lachlan Town4:00 Sporting Memories7:30 Dream Sporting Event11:00 Best Advice13:00 Biggest Influence15:00 What He's Working On17:30 Music & Best Concert22:00 Brotherhood Segment27:00 Rapid Fire32:00 Lachlan's Surprising Sporting Highlight

The trio is back. Angus returns from harvest, Harry's fresh off school and the tractor, and Episode 10 is the full reunion. The boys cover Anzac round from all angles — a Lions statement win broken down in full, the walking-wounded Broncos running up 32-0, and crowd atmosphere debates that take a detour through a very eventful State of Origin story.The Stock Exchange returns with all three in the seat — Melbourne Storm's freefall, Rory McIlroy's major window, OKC's NBA credentials, and the big one: could the EPL title and relegation both go to the final day? With Spurs in freefall and Arsenal wobbling, it's one to watch.Chapters0:00 - Harvest Season Reunited7:53 - Jack the Dog Goes Rogue11:45 - Anzac Day Rants & Origin Rumbos26:41 - Top 5 National Anthems29:32 - Lions Statement Win45:39 - AFL Landscape Check49:49 - Walking Wounded Broncos55:22 - Buck the Bronco & Gabba Moments1:04:00 - The Stock Exchange1:20:29 - EPL Title Race & Spurs in Trouble

You've heard us talk sport. Now get to know us. 👋The Town Files is a brand new TOTT series where the brothers interview each other. Next up, Lachlan sits down with the middle brother — Angus. Agronomist, farm worker, video producer, and a man running two phones. They get into his love of Dire Straits, why Warney's 700th wicket is the dream sporting event, and what it would mean to have been on that Australian boat when they won the America's Cup.The Town Files — Angus is out now.Chapters0:00 Intro & Who Is Angus Town4:28 Sporting Memories8:00 Best Advice & Biggest Influences11:00 Music & Best Concert14:00 Brotherhood Segment17:27 Rapid Fire20:00 Bonus Questions

It's a two-man show this week as Lachlan and Harry fly solo while Angus powers through harvest. Recorded straight off the tractor on a Sunday night, the boys cover a massive weekend of sport — a gut-wrenching Lions loss at the MCG, a gritty Broncos win on the road, and a full AFL round packed with storylines.Before the footy, there's a Sports Bizarre deep dive (FIFA corruption, Maradona and more), Well Park Country Club merch updates, and a recap of the viral reel that got the AFL internet riled up. The Stock Exchange returns with hot takes on Carlton's finals hopes, Fremantle's flag credentials, Storm missing finals, and whether Spurs actually go down. To close it out, the boys preview the Man City vs Arsenal Premier League title decider.Like a fine wine — Adam Reynolds is still the real deal. Red, White & Roo Episode 2 is in your feed now.Chapters00:00 Cold Open – Fresh off the Tractor03:05 Sports Bizarre Deep Dive 07:39 WPCC Merch Update + Upcoming Plans 17:18 The Nick Daicos Reel 20:15 AFL: Brisbane Lions vs Melbourne 36:21 AFL Round Wrap 51:48 NRL: Broncos vs Tigers 59:02 NRL: Panthers + Round Wrap 01:03:00 Anzac Round Preview 01:05:37 Stock Exchange 01:13:06 Premier League Storylines

Note: Lachlan’s audio was recorded on a backup mic this episode, so it may sound slightly different to usual. Back to normal next episode.In this episode of Red, White & Roo, Lachlan and Harry dive into what makes the FIFA World Cup unlike any other sporting event on the planet.From 2am wake-ups and packed pubs to unforgettable moments and national pride, they unpack why the World Cup captures the attention of even the most casual fans. The boys share their personal favourite tournaments, iconic global moments, and the Socceroos memories that still hit hard.Plus, a quick check-in on key Australian players ahead of the upcoming World Cup and what needs to go right for a deep run.Whether you're a diehard football fan or someone who only tunes in every four years — this one’s for you.Chapters00:00 – Why the World Cup Hits Different01:00 – How It Unites a Nation06:15 – The Global Power of Football14:40 – Our World Cup Experiences16:59 - World Cup Rewind (Listener Submissions)26:45 – Favourite World Cups (2018 vs 2022)36:45 – Best Socceroos Moments45:50 – Greatest World Cup Moments Ever01:00:10 – Socceroos Outlook & Predictions

The Town Files are here. In this special TOTT spin-off series, the brothers sit down one-on-one to give listeners a proper look at the people behind the podcast.First up, Lachlan puts the youngest Town brother in the hot seat. Harry's in Grade 12, he's got uni plans, strong opinions on pizza, and an even stronger opinion that Cars is the greatest film ever made. They get into sporting memories, life growing up as the youngest of five, what Harry's actually like when the competitive switch flips on, and why Lightning McQueen pushing Strip Weathers over the finish line is the dream sporting event of all time.Get to know Harry Town.Chapters0:00 Intro & Who Is Harry Town4:35 Sporting Memories10:00 Dream Sporting Event12:17 Life Lessons & Biggest Influences20:00 Music & Best Concert23:13 Brotherhood Segment29:57 Rapid Fire

The boys are back — and this week, one man stole the show without even trying. With the 2026 Masters playing out in real time, Lachlan, Angus, and Harry record a chaotic, genuinely great episode across AFL Gather Round, a big NRL weekend, and a live leaderboard that kept interrupting the show.Before footy, Lachlan resurfaces from best man duties at Buck's wedding — Crownies, a sneaky pool crash, and a Fortnite emote on the dance floor all feature. Then it's into Gather Round: Brisbane's gritty win over North, Collingwood's scoring drought and Craig McRae's future, the AFL's bungled last disposal rule, and whether Hawthorn are actually Brisbane's real challenger. NRL-wise, the Broncos go down 35-31 in a four-point derby thriller against the Cowboys. And after the episode wraps, Lachlan returns with a full post-mortem on Rory McIlroy becoming the fourth back-to-back Masters champion in history — and what it means for the GOAT conversation. Welcome to Rory's World.0:00 — Intro & Wedding Debrief 8:00 — Wasp Wars on the Farm 12:00 — AFL Gather Round Recap 35:00 — Michael Voss & Carlton's Future 47:00 — The Last Disposal Rule 52:00 — NRL: Broncos vs Cowboys 57:30 — Masters Predictions and Review — Rory McIlroy: Back-to-Back Masters Champion

The boys are back fresh from Easter weekend indulging ready to cover a HUGE weekend of sport but also look forward to an even bigger one ahead. Our favourite week, The Tradition Unlike Any Other as the great Jim Nantz would say. It's Masters Week! We are here to unpack our thoughts and of course go over the Lions win over the Pies and delve into all the storylines from across the weekend.Chapters00:00 Easter Weekend10:04 Cricket Triumphs and Hilarious Anecdotes17:18 Lions' Performance and Collingwood's Challenges23:41 Suns' Struggles and Coaching Dilemmas34:07 Hawthorn's Epic Win and Easter Monday Football43:43 Epic AFL Rivalry: Geelong vs. Hawthorn50:01 Masters Week and The Masters App55:14 The Masters Menu and Aussie Masters chances01:01:48 What the boys would put on their Masters Menu01:10:33 AFL Rivalry: Hawthorn vs. Geelong01:16:05 AFL Grand Final Entertainment and Time Slot1:20:01 Town Files Coming, Call for your World Cup Rewind

The journey of Red, White and Roo begins as Lachlan and Harry embark on the Socceroos' World Cup journey, analysing their preparations, performances, and the impact of key players. The excitement of the World Cup, the team's potential, and the complex decisions of players with dual eligibility are explored, setting the stage for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The conversation covers Italy's unexpected struggles in World Cup qualification, the Socceroos' World Cup group and prospects, the Roo Meter segment with World Cup predictions, sharing first World Cup memories, and a preview of the Red, White and Roo World Cup series. Please send in your earliest World Cup Memory to talkofthetown.pod@outlook or reach out to us on socials so yours can be read out on the show!TakeawaysThe impact Irankunda has on the Socceroos teamThe potential and challenges of the Socceroos team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Italy's surprising World Cup qualification strugglesInsight into the Socceroos' World Cup group and prospectsChapters00:00 The World Cup Journey Begins07:02 Cameroon and Curacao Friendlies Breakdown13:28 Volpato and Segecic Situations19:15 Potential of the Socceroos Team25:32 Popovic's Response to Volpato's Decision31:21 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers36:21 Socceroos' World Cup Group and Prospects44:45 World Cup Rewind: First World Cup Memories56:52 Red, White and Roo: World Cup Series Preview

The boys are back for Episode 6, kicking things off with a new announcement — The Town Files is coming in the next few weeks, a mini-series where the lads interview each other so listeners can finally tell their voices apart. From there it's a catch-up on the week that was, including a rough run of gastro through the camp, Lachlan's Garmin saga taking a very satisfying turn, a weekend at the Bunya's with no service, and a deep dive into classic regional TV ads.The AFL gets a full rundown — a look back at the Brisbane Lions' heritage Fitzroy jumper win over St Kilda, standout performances from Will Ashcroft and Jarrod Berry, and a heated debate around the Lions vs St Kilda draft and academy feud. The crew also discuss whether the AFL should bring back a proper heritage round for all clubs, and preview the big one — Lions vs Collingwood, with a food review in tow.On the NRL front, the boys break down the Battle of Brisbane, Anthony Siebold's sacking at Manly, and a wild upset round across the competition. The crew also debut a brand new segment — The Stock Exchange — where they buy or sell on hot topics across sport including St Kilda's finals chances, England's 2027 Ashes hopes, the AFL competition gap, and whether Matt Ballin will end up coaching Manly.The episode rounds out with cricket chat — England's Ashes review, the Gabba's uncertain future as a test cricket venue, and the new Brisbane stadium development, before a reminder that Red, White & Roo episode one drops Good Friday, April 3rd.📍 Chapter TimingsTime Chapter 0:00 Welcome & Announcement: The Town Files Coming Soon 2:31 Week That Was — Gastro, Cold Change & Cross Country Carnival 4:51 Garmin Update — Brand Spanker on the Way 11:43 Weekend at the Bunnies & Classic Regional TV Ads 22:37 Brisbane Lions vs St Kilda — Game Recap 35:38 Lions Standouts — Will Ashcroft & Jarrod Berry 40:22 Heritage Round — Should the AFL Bring It Back? 45:01 Lions vs St Kilda Academy & Draft Feud 53:18 AFL Round Wrap & Lions vs Collingwood Preview 55:28 NRL — Battle of Brisbane & Broncos Update 57:53 Anthony Siebold Sacked at Manly 1:01:33 NRL Upset Round — Cowboys, Tigers & Panthers Heritage Jersey 1:03:44 Cricket — England Ashes Review & Bazball Debate 1:10:28 The Gabba's Future & New Brisbane Stadium 1:17:30 🆕 New Segment: The Stock Exchange 1:23:23 Stock Exchange — Matt Ballin to Coach Manly? 1:24:26 Stock Exchange — Is the AFL Competition Gap Growing? 1:27:27 Wrap Up & Red, White & Roo Drops April 3rd

The boys are back for Episode 5, recording out of their brand new studio setup — mattresses on the walls, air con pumping, and a kitchen in the background. Before diving in, Harry and Lachlan drop a big announcement: Red, White & Roo!, a new Socceroos World Cup series launching April 3rd right here in the Talk of the Town feed. Whether you're a diehard football fan or a casual who tunes in every four years, they want to take you along for the ride.Back to the week that was — Lachlan mourns the loss of his Garmin of four and a half years and, with it, a hard-earned 67-day step streak of 10,000 steps a day. The silver lining? A refurbished upgrade is on the way and the century streak is back in his sights. From there the lads get sidetracked into watch tans, clock drift in the D-Max, and the discipline of frontloading your daily steps.The AFL round gets a full rundown — a cracking Hawthorn v Sydney opener, the Western Bulldogs' impressive 3-0 start, and a round-up of everything from the Dockers, Demons, Suns and Saints. The crew also gets stuck into the week's big talking point: is the AFL's 50m penalty rule too harsh, and should a 25m option exist for certain infringements?Off the footy field, the boys weigh in on the Gorden Tallis and Broncos feud — and pull no punches. There's also a warm shout-out to Jonathan Brown's health recovery, cricket news with Brad Haddin taking the reins at the Sydney Sixers and NSW Blues, and a very relatable rant about fuel prices at the bowser.The episode wraps up with an English Premier League deep dive — Arsenal's title charge, the chaos of the relegation battle involving Spurs, West Ham, Nottingham Forest and Leeds, and whether the Carabao Cup final can ignite the quadruple conversation.Chapter Timings| 0:00 | Welcome & New Studio Setup || 0:51 | 🚨 Announcement: Red, White & Roo — Socceroos World Cup Series (Drops April 3) || 4:52 | Week That Was — Losing the Garmin & the 67-Day Step Streak || 8:17 | New Garmin, Watch Tans & the Art of Wearing a Watch || 12:02 | AgriVision Media & Axe Throwing Work Dinner || 28:00 | How Were Our Weeks || 39:19 | NRL: Gorden Tallis vs. The Broncos || 43:12 | Shout Out to Jonathan Brown's Health Recovery || 46:41 | AFL Round Wrap — Hawthorn def. Sydney Swans || 52:46 | AFL Round Wrap — Western Bulldogs def. Adelaide (3-0 Start) || 55:37 | AFL Round Wrap — GWS vs. St Kilda, Dockers vs. Demons, Suns vs. Richmond || 59:34 | Fantasy AFL Drama || 1:00:05 | Brisbane Lions — Fitzroy Heritage Jumper & Preview vs. St Kilda || 1:03:34 | AFL Big Talking Point: The 50m Penalty Rule Debate || 1:12:18 | Cricket News — Brad Haddin Appointed Sydney Sixers & NSW Blues Coach || 1:17:35 | English Premier League — Title Race, Arsenal Chat & Set Piece Controversy || 1:19:09 | Fuel Prices & Cobb+Co Museum || 1:20:29 | EPL Continued — League Cup Final & Champions League || 1:22:00 | EPL Relegation Battle — Burnley, Wolves, West Ham, Spurs, Forest || 1:27:31 | Wrap Up & What's Coming Next Week |

Join Lachlan, Angus, and Harry as they discuss the weekend's sports action, including AFL results, footy controversies, and cricket updates, along with some humorous banter about family and sports gear.AFL Round 1 reactions: Lions' tough loss, Collingwood's narrow win, and the rise of EssendonFooty debates: Stand rule changes, player contract hotspots, and team performance analysisCricket: Vics Sheffield Shield final preview and players to watchRugby League insights: Broncos' inconsistent start and the importance of hunger in the sportFun stories: Kids' weekend antics, funny ads, and the legendary Buddy Franklin goal stormUpcoming announcements: Exciting plans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and a special surprise00:00 - Welcome and weekend recap02:00 - AFL Round 1 highlights and surprises12:00 - Defensive strategies and team performances22:00 - Footy rule changes and referee insights36:00 - Contract speculation and player loyalty debate44:00 - Cricket Sheffield Shield preview and predictions54:00 - Rugby league early season analysis62:00 - Personal stories: Kids, ads, and legendary moments64:00 - A very special teaser!

The boys are back for Episode 3 of Talk of The Town, breaking down a massive night at the Gabba as the Brisbane Lions unveil the premiership flag to kick off the new AFL season. From the atmosphere inside the stadium to the big moments on the field, we dive into everything that made the opener such a huge occasion.We chat through the Lions’ performance, key match moments, early-season storylines around the league, and some of the narratives starting to build across the AFL. Along the way we also get into the full Gabba experience — including a review of the stadium food — and discuss some of the broadcasters and commentary voices calling the game.As always, the conversation branches out into broader footy chat, team discussions across the league, and plenty of the usual banter.If you enjoy passionate AFL discussion with a strong Brisbane Lions flavour, this one’s for you.0:00 Intro – Welcome Back to Talk of The Town0:06 Lions Season Opener Reaction6:55 The Gabba Experience & Game Atmosphere11:04 Gabba Food Review18:10 Key Moments From the Game26:22 The Flag Unveiling at the Gabba35:09 AFL Media Narratives & Early Season Storylines44:01 Midfield Battles & Team Analysis49:01 Great Broadcasters & Commentary Discussion56:00 AFL Team Talk – Gold Coast, Carlton & More1:05:00 General Footy1:12:00 Wrap Up

In this episode of the Talk of the Town podcast, host Lachlan and co-hosts Angus and Harry welcome Cowboys number one fan Gerard, who shares his recent adventures in Las Vegas, including attending NRL games, interacting with Cowboys fans, and exploring the Grand Canyon. The conversation delves into the atmosphere of the NRL games held in Vegas, the local culture's reception of the event, and reflections on the future of rugby league in the United States. In this episode, the hosts delve into the upcoming NRL season, discussing predictions, bold forecasts, and key players to watch. They explore the cultural significance of the State of Origin and give their NRL 2026 season predictions.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction02:42 Gerry's Vegas Adventure05:29 Cowboys Event and Fan Interaction11:06 Las Vegas as a Tourist Destination16:27 Experiences at the Grand Canyon and Shooting Range21:45 NRL in Vegas: Local Interest and Atmosphere24:35 Atmosphere of NRL Vegas26:38 Challenges of Expanding Rugby League in the U.S.27:44 Stadium Experience and Fan Interaction29:55 Game Highlights and Memorable Moments31:10 How much does it cost to go to NRL Vegas?32:49 Future of Rugby League in International Markets34:57 State of Origin: Vegas?36:17 Season Predictions: Top Teams and Dark Horses49:20 Sharks' Future and Key Players51:42 Panthers' Resilience and Championship Aspirations54:25 Coaches Under Pressure and Team Dynamics57:16 Players Needing a Breakout Year01:00:19 AFL Preview and Predictions

In the first Talk of the Town podcast episode, three brothers introduce the show and recount how they created a golf green at their farm after a Father’s Day weekend idea in early September, aiming to have it playable by Christmas. They describe sourcing turf from Jimboomba, hiring a rotary hoe, marking out a 72-square-metre green, tilling and leveling hard ground, cutting turf into sprigs, planting in quadrants under floodlights, fencing it off, and intensive watering. They cover early panic when the sprigs yellowed, the slow first month of growth, weed issues, and a late-November sand topdressing that improved smoothness, plus adding a flag, cup, and hole cutter. They also explain the “Well Park Country Club” name, logo, and merch, and note future weekly sport-focused episodes, next reviewing NRL Vegas with a mate.00:00 Podcast Debut Begins01:10 Why Build a Farm Green02:24 Father’s Day Idea Spark05:02 Handbrake vs Big Dreams07:25 Urgency and Early Planning09:22 Marking Out the Green11:48 Turf and Rotary Booked14:11 Friday Night Break Ground17:54 Rocks, Tarps and Leveling22:00 Quadrants Sprigging System25:27 Late Night Fence and Water28:53 Saturday Finish Line Push32:53 Weekend Wrap and Footy33:30 Exhausted After Turf Work34:46 Watering Routine and Sprinkler Setup35:10 Bailey Forgot to Water36:32 Yellow Turf Panic Explained38:24 Slow Growth and Daily Updates40:09 Weeds and Maintenance Grind41:25 Topdressing with Sand43:31 Flags ,Cups and Deadline46:08 Course Layout and Tee Boxes48:22 Christmas Week Golf Fun49:58 Merch and Logo Origin56:19 Why the Green Matters57:05 Build Tips and Takeaways01:07:32 Wrapping Up and Next Pod