The Bye Round With James Graham

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0:00 Welcome MC + Breaking The Payne Haas Story

4:24 Building The Chiefs Concept

11:58 Nord VPN

13:28 Nathan Cleary Status

23:30 The Hammer

25:25 Locking In Our Halfback

28:07 Fonua Pole

30:07 2nd Row/Lock

35:41 Cooper Bai/Jacob Saifiti

42:03 Hull KR Players

47:41 We Need A Centre!

50:02 The Coates Brothers

57:34 The Roster So Far

1:00:26 Back Up Halfback

1:05:33 Do We Need $2 Million For Cleary?

1:08:58 Strike Prop & 2nd Rower

1:15:33 Filling The Rest Of The Squad

1:24:45 Our PNG Chiefs

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Ivan Cleary's BOMBSHELL Panthers Exit... Could Nathan Be Next To Go? Luke Metcalf's Future & Magic Round Preview

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:15:00 +0000

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James Graham is joined by Charlie White to dissect a monumental day in rugby league following the annoucnement Ivan Cleary will depart the Panthers at the end of 2027. Jimmy and Charlie breakdown what it means for Ivan, Nathan, the Panthers and everything else in-between! Plus, the boys chat Luke Metcalf's future, Origin selections and preview Magic Round!

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0:00 Ivan Cleary Departs The Panthers

19:16 Nord VPN

20:46 Luke Metcalf's NRL Future

30:12 Could Nathan Cleary Join The Roosters?

37:25 Origin Selections For Game 1

47:06 Magic Round Preview

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Luke Keary’s Left-Field Origin Selections, Breaking Down The Bulldogs Crisis & Is Jimmy FINALLY Onboard Fozball?

Mon, 11 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000

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James Graham is joined by Luke Keary & Charlie White after a big weekend of footy. The boys discuss all the big issues from round 10, Kez throws up a few left-field suggestions for Origin selection, we breakdown the Bulldogs crisis, the Dragons big coaching conundrum & is Jimmy finally onboard for Fozball?????

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0:00 Perth Bears Salary Cap Update

4:16 Jimmy’s Brain, Body & Mind Initiative

8:08 Who Replaces Tom Dearden As QLD Halfback?

20:50 NSW Blues Selection Dilemmas

26:34 Bulldogs Crisis Breakdown

49:37 Storm Snap Losing Streak

51:41 Fozball Is ALMOST Official

1:02:07 Dragons Coaching Conundrum

1:10:03 Robot Referees Coming Sooner Than We Think

1:18:58 Parra’s 3-Point Play

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Our Honest Thoughts On The PNG Chiefs & Michael Chammas Reveals ALL On Jarome Luai Signing!

Sat, 09 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

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Today’s episode of The Bye Round is a HUGE! In part one, James Graham & Charlie White unpack their whirlwind trip to PNG and reveal their honest thoughts on the PNG Chiefs; the hype, the reality and what shocked them most. Then in part two, PNG Chiefs GM of Football Michael Chammas joins Jimmy for a one-on-one chat covering the Jarome Luai signing, life in PNG, the lure of tax-free money and the bombshell plans shaping the future of the Chiefs.

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0:00 Our Honest Thoughts On PNG

18:13 Junior Pathways

26:01 Safety In PNG

31:16 Michael Chammas Joins Us!

34:01 How PNG Landed Jarome Luai

42:31 Imposter Syndrome

46:11 Uniting & Educating PNG Through Footy

51:44 Clubs Reaction To Tax-Free Incentive

54:56 Story Behind Signing Jarome Luai

1:01:09 Third Party Endorsements

1:03:06 What’s Next For Chammy & PNG?

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The Melbourne Storm CRISIS, Jimmy's HONEST Thoughts On PNG & FULL Round 10 Preview!

Wed, 06 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000

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James Graham is joined by The Daily Telegraph's Brent Read ahead of a HUGE Round 10 in the NRL! The boys dissect where it's all gone wrong for the Storm this season, Jimmy shares his honest thought on PNG after his recent trip to the country, Ready explains why he's pick Perth over PNG, we chat Latrell Michell ending his media ban and preview every game of a huge upcoming round!

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0:00 Housekeeping

3:46 What’s Going Wrong At The Storm?

14:22 Practicality Of Playing In PNG

16:45 Would Jimmy Sign With PNG?

25:40 Perth Bears Struggles

32:51 Latrell Mitchell ENDS Media Ban

37:58 State Of The Game

43:41 Round 10 Preview

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Jimmy Deep Dives Into The TROUBLES At The Bulldogs, HUGE NSW Origin Bolter & Spencer Leniu Heading For The EXIT At The Roosters?

Mon, 04 May 2026 03:15:00 +0000

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James Graham & Charlie White are in for a shortened version of the round nine review, as the boys are off to explore PNG! But before we get there, in this episode Jimmy takes a deep dive on the issues at the Bulldogs, throws up an Origin bolter for NSW and we chat if Spencer Leniu's time at the Roosters is coming to an end?

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0:00 We’re Off To PNG!

1:40 Wahs Chat

4:25 Jimmy Weighs-In On The Bulldogs

11:36 Changes To The Bulldogs Team?

14:55 Bulldogs Dealing With The Outside Noise

22:37 Spencer Leniu’s Roosters Future

28:18 Cody Ramsey’s NRL Return

30:05 Which Team Would Be Happier Post Game - Roosters or Broncos?

32:59 Was The Bunnies/Knights A Good Game?

37:11 Tigers Get Thumped & Injury Troubles

38:52 Lehi Hopoate’s Try Confusion

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From Setback To Comeback: Josh Schuster

Sat, 02 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

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There’s been plenty said about Josh Schuster & now he gets his turn! Josh joins James Graham for an honest and in-depth chat about the highs, the setbacks, and everything in between. Josh addresses the headlines, reflects on the pressure, and opens up on where his game, and his mindset, are at right now. Most importantly he shares what the future holds.

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0:00 Life Without Footy

3:47 Physical & Mental Transformation

7:05 NRL Return

9:40 What’s Behind The Motivation To Comeback?

14:28 NRL Debut Against Benji Marshall

17:28 Being Put On A Pedestal

20:41 The Infamous $800,000 Deal

25:12 Dealing With Criticism

29:23 Death Of Keith Titmuss

31:58 Wayne Bennett & The Rabbitohs

38:28 The Future

41:31 YouTube Vlogs

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Jarome Luai’s HISTORIC Move To PNG, The Impact On The Tigers & We Attempt To Prank Cheese!

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

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James Graham is joined Charlie White and old friend Brandon Smith to chat all things rugby league with the BIGGEST story of the year already run and won! Jarome Luai is officially off to PNG in 2028 the boys breakdown what it means for PNG, the Tigers and the rest of the NRL, plus we chat the issues at the Bulldogs, preview a blockbuster round nine and we attempt a little prank on Cheese!

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0:00 Pranking Cheese

3:44 Jarome Luai Signs With PNG Chiefs

16:41 Next Player PNG Should Chase…

20:05 NRL MUST Help The Perth Bears

22:27 What Does This Mean For The Tigers?

36:57 Tax Free Incentive Backlash

41:57 Issues At The Bulldogs

53:47 Women’s Origin Preview

55:40 Round 9 Preview

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Could Jarome Luai Walkout On The Tigers? Plus, Fulltime Fozball & Are The Bulldogs In Crisis?

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0000

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James Graham is joined by Luke Keary & Charlie White for a deep dive into all the action from round 8 in the NRL, plus, the major story that Jarome Luai was spotting in PNG touring the country ahead of a potential move. What does it mean for the Tigers? What does it mean for PNG? The crew discuss it all!

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The Fan Roundtable #5 - Dragons, Roosters & Tigers

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

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Welcome to the fifth edition of The Bye Round’s Fan Roundtable! This episode Jimmy is joined by Dragons fan Andrew Kalaizis to discuss the dramas at the Red V, Pat Clifton talks the under the radar Roosters & Lachy McIntyre opens up on the Tigers HOT start to 2026!

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0:00 Unpacking The Dragons Horrid Start To 2026

15:18 Unpacking The Tigers Blistering Start To 2026

28:02 Roosters Flying Under The Radar?

39:30 Who Should Coach The Dragons?

47:01 Jimmy Calls For Total Dragons Board Restructure

57:07 When Will The Dragons Be Contenders Again?

1:02:13 Current State Of The Game

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Dean Young Makes Two BRAVE Decisions BUT Is He Being Set Up To Fail?! Round 8 NRL Preview

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

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James Graham Charlie White are back in ahead of a massive weekend of footy, Round 8 already?!?! The boys review a crazy last few days in the world of rugby league including Dean Young becoming Interim Head Coach, sacking assistant Michael Ennis and giving a young prospect his NRL debut! Plus, we take Andrew Abdo's Super League mission, new training limits implemented and preview a extremely special round, the ANZAC Round.

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0:00 Shoutout To Hyundai!

1:00 Dean Young Sacks Michael Ennis

4:24 Kade Reed To Make NRL Debut

6:37 Is Dean Young Being Setup To Fail?

25:19 Andrew Abdo Super League Takeover

35:32 Beer Footy Food Festival

37:35 Ben Creagh Becomes Dragons Footy GM

39:30 NRL Implement Limited Contact At Training

41:20 Question Of The Week - Future Of French Rugby League?

43:40 Jimmy Reflects On ANZAC Day & Visiting Gallipoli

48:05 Round 8 Preview

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🚨Emergency Podcast 🚨 Shane Flanagan Sacked As Dragons Head Coach + Round 7 Review

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:50:19 +0000

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James Graham, Luke Keary & Charlie White are in for an emergency podcast following the Dragons sacking of head coach Shane Flanagan plus the boys review the other hot topics from Round 7 of the NRL!

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0:00 Shane Flanagan Sacked

35:39 State Of Refereeing

50:17 Eels Upset Dogs + Round Review

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The Quarter Season Report Card: Rating Every NRL Team So Far In 2026

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

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James Graham, Luke Keary & Charlie White are in for the Quarter Season Report Card. The boys review each team and give them a rating from A+ to a dreaded F! Let us know which ratings are spot on and which are way off the mark in the comments or shoot us a DM on Insta!

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0:00 Quarter Way Through Already!

3:30 Grading Luke Keary

8:04 Penrith Panthers

10:45 Wests Tigers

17:09 NZ Warriors

24:45 North Queensland Cowboys

32:47 South Sydney Rabbitohs

36:49 Newcastle Knights

40:55 Canterbury Bulldogs

45:09 Sydney Roosters

56:11 Manly Sea Eagles

1:12:30 Cronulla Sharks

1:13:50 Brisbane Broncos

1:18:20 Dolphins

1:19:14 Melbourne Storm

1:24:22 Gold Coast Titans

1:26:30 Canberra Raiders

1:28:35 Parramatta Eels

1:31:15 St George Illawarra Dragons

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Dragons Massive WOES Continue, Gus Gould’s Creamy Comment & What’s The Matter With Parramatta?

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

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James Graham & Charlie White are back in ahead of Round 7 in the NRL! The boys discuss the continues woes at the St George Illawarra Dragons, with young gun prospect Loko Pasifiki Tonga requesting an immediate release, the club's pursuit of Scott Drinkwater and just how much time does Flanno have left at the club? Plus, we ask the question.. What's the matter at Parramatta?

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0:00 Jacek McLaurin Go Fund Me

2:02 Bye Round 99 Reaction

3:28 Patreon Question - NRL Marquee Policy?

14:43 Dragons Woes Continue: Loko Wants Out

24:47 Flanno’s Future

29:39 Potential Coaching Candidates

34:26 Dragons’s Offer For Scott Drinkwater

38:58 Gus Gould Creamy Comment

45:49 Issues At The Eels

1:04:20 Round 7 Preview

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Bye Round 99 | We Rank The 99 BEST Players In The NRL | The Finale 20-1

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Ultimate Rugby League countdown, this is 'The Bye Round 99' all powered by Maccas! Over the next four weeks, James Graham is ranking the 99 best players in the NRL right now. No reputations spared, no bias, just straight footy IQ. In Part four, Jimmy counts down the top 20 players in the NRL - did he get it right? Let us know via the comments or shoot us an Insta DM!

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0:00 Reading Mean Comments

3:00 Number 20

7:35 Number 19

11:20 Number 18 & 17

16:57 Number 16

19:59 Number 15, 14 & 13

23:37 Herbie Farnworth Joins Us!

30:40 Number 12 & 11

40:25 Number 10

45:10 Number 9, 8 & 7

50:32 Number 6

55:08 Number 5

59:20 Isaah Yeo Joins Us!

1:08:30 Harry Grant Joins Us!

1:14:09 Number 2 & 1

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Tigers Fans Can DARE to Dream, Time for the Dragons to Start Playing the Kids & The Disruptor Controversy

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:12:04 +0000

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James Graham & Luke Keary are back to unpack Round 6 of the NRL! The boys break down the Tigers’ surge and Top 4 potential, the Dragons’ ongoing issues and whether it’s time to rebuild, and Parramatta’s worrying form after a heavy loss to the Titans. They also cover the Warriors’ rise, Melbourne’s confidence concerns, Bulldogs and Roosters talking points, plus a few off-field stories and rivalries along the way.

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00:45 - Maccas 99 feedback

05:30 - Coffee orders

10:00 - Backyard Ultra

12:45 - Tigers are the real deal

20:35 - Dragons issues continue

35:10 - Parramatta running out of gas

39:55 - Gorden Tallis vs Grant Williams

48:00 - Warriors intensity

01:01:35 - The Bulldogs ambush

01:07:55 - NRL disruptor controversy

01:14:00 - The Raiders much needed win

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We Rank The Bleakest NRL Team Situations For The Next 5 Years!

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

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James Graham & Charlie White jump in to rank every NRL team from 1-17 for which teams have the brightest & bleakest situations over the next 5 years. We look at the stability off field at each club, the young kids coming through & the age profile of each teams key players.

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The Man Who Can SAVE The Dragons, Perth Bears Concerns & Is Joey Manu On His Way Back To The Roosters?

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

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James Graham is joined by Charlie White ahead of a HUGE weekend of footy. But before previewing every game of round 6 the boys debrief on Monday’s Dragons chat, including the man who could save the club, Charlie reveals his concerns for the Perth Bears and is Joey Manu on his way back to the Roosters?

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0:00 Bye Round 99 Feedback

3:38 Dragons: Proceed With Caution

19:29 Kyle Flanagan Returns After Concussion

22:29 Than Man Who Can Save The Dragons?

26:34 “Shit Sandwiches Every Week”

32:25 Jimmy’s Sia Soliola Story

39:17 Concerns For Perth Bears

49:56 Roosters: Connor Watson OUT, Joey Manu IN?

52:41 Manly Owners Multimillion-Dollar Club Loan

59:39 Round 6 Preview

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Bye Round 99 | We Rank The 99 BEST Players In The NRL | Part Three 50-21

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Ultimate Rugby League countdown, this is 'The Bye Round 99' all powered by Maccas! Over the next four weeks, James Graham is ranking the 99 best players in the NRL right now. No reputations spared, no bias, just straight footy IQ. In Part three, Jimmy counts down 50 to 21, did he get it right? Let us know via the comments or shoot us an Insta DM!

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0:00 Fixing The Mistakes

6:20 50-46

14:35 45-40

30:01 39-36

38:41 35-31

48:33 30-26

55:15 25-21

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REAL Reason The Dragons Are A Mess, Bulldogs Shaky Start Continues & Can Penrith Become The NRL Invincibles?

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:15:00 +0000

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James Graham & Luke Keary are back in on this Easter Monday to unpack Round 5 of the NRL! The boys discuss the dreadful Dragons performance and what it means for the future of coach Shane Flanagan, plus, Manly’s big win, the unstoppable Panthers, Sharks show their contender status & Jimmy weighs-in on what’s going wrong at the Bulldogs.

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0:00 Busiest Man In Rugby League

1:00 Jimmy’s MASSIVE Stuff Up

5:55 Dreadful Dragons

14:27 St George vs. Illawarra Issues

32:26 Dragons Stalling Of Contract Talks

36:33 Shane Flanagan’s Future

41:28 Manly’s BIG Win

47:50 Unstoppable Panthers

55:56 Sharks Show Contender Status

1:04:54 Bulldogs Shaky Start Continues

1:11:52 The Clunky Warriors

1:14:18 Knights Flying Start To 2026

1:16:56 What’s Doing At The Raiders?

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Calm In The Chaos: Jamal Fogarty

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

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On today's episode James Graham goes one-on-one Jamal Fogarty. The Manly halfback opens up on the fallout from Anthony Seibold’s sacking and how the playing group handled the chaos, before putting the bigger picture into perspective both on and off the field. He shares what it's like having Kieran Foran step into the role and the instant impact it had on the squad.

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0:00 The Seibold Sacking

10:19 Putting Things Into Perspective

19:34 Kieran Foran The Head Coach

23:22 Jamal’s Thoughts On The Six Agains

35:44 Canberra’s 2025 Season

54:22 Jamal’s NRL Journey So Far

1:02:49 Development Of Young Halves

1:14:38 Post-Footy Coaching Plans

1:25:32 Can Manly Play Finals Footy In 2026?

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Old School Media v Modern Media, Bulldogs Death Threats & Dissecting The Dragons Issues With Paul Kent

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000

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James Graham & Charlie White are joined by a very special guest, veteran rugby league journalist Paul Kent! In a wide-ranging chat Kenty shares an update on his health following his cancer diagnosis, we discuss the difference between old school media vs. the modern day and why we can't lose the rugby league drama! Plus, we preview every game of round 5 of the NRL!

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0:00 Welcome Paul Kent

2:55 Kenty Health Update

20:17 Modern Media v Old Media

36:05 Could We Lose “Rugby League Drama?”

42:57 Shane Flanagan Under Pressure

49:05 St George vs. Illawarra

57:19 Impact Of Rule Changes

1:09:35 Round 5 Preview

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Bye Round 99 | Ranking The 99 BEST Players In The NRL | Part Two 74-51

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Ultimate Rugby League countdown, this is 'The Bye Round 99' all powered by Maccas! Over the next four weeks, James Graham is ranking the 99 best players in the NRL right now. No reputations spared, no bias, just straight footy IQ. In Part two, Jimmy counts down 74 to 51, did he get it right? Let us know via the comments or shoot us an Insta DM!

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0:00 Controversy In EP 1?

1:51 74 -71

6:55 70-66

15:34 65-61

25:16 60-56

37:56 2 Origin Players Omitted From The 99

39:22 Terrell May Joins The Show

43:26 55-50

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Keary Questions Bulldogs BIG Switch, Jimmy’s Concern For Foran & Are The Tigers The Real Deal?

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000

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Luke Keary joins James Graham for a comprehensive review of all the footy action that took place in Round 4! The boys look at the top contenders to take the Manly job full-time, Jimmy reflects on the Bulldogs shock loss to Knights and where it's going wrong, recap the Dragons 0-4 start to the season and we answer the question; are the Tigers the real deal?

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0:00 Maccas 99

3:22 Seibold Sacked, Foran In

18:37 Manly’s Recruitment Over The Years

23:31 Candidates For The Manly Job

34:52 Sharks Raiders Thriller!

45:09 Knights Upset Bulldogs

58:07 Cowboys Pip The Storm

1:05:26 Fixing The Dragons

1:18:37 Tigers The Real Deal?

1:21:52 Panthers Far Too Good

1:23:01 Broncos Win Battle Of Brisbane

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The Gaffer: Daniel Anderson

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

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On today's episode, Jimmy Graham is joined by his former St Helens coach Daniel Anderson. The Gaffer opens up on what is was really like coaching Jimmy in his early days, to taking the Warriors to their first ever Grand Final and later dominating in Super League with St Helens! Plus, Anderson also reflects on his time with the Parramatta Eels during their unforgettable 2009 run.

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0:00 The Gaffer!

1:37 Daniel Anderson’s Famous Son

5:08 School Teacher Life

7:38 Coaching The Warriors

18:25 Can The Wahs Win A Premiership?

20:53 When DA Crushed Jimmy’s Dreams

25:24 Coaching St Helens

33:00 Francis Meli Pre Season Story

35:34 Winning The 2006 Treble

49:33 2007 Challenge Cup Final

55:25 Leaving St Helens

58:24 Befriending Rafa Benitez

1:01:20 2009 Parramatta Eels

1:11:45 Recruitment Officer

1:17:50 Recruitment Officer Job Description?

1:27:32 The Accident That Paralyzed DA

1:32:14 One Last Jimmy Story

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🚨EMERGENCY PODCAST🚨 | Seibold Sacked, Foran Takes Over & The Truth Behind The Story!

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:46:43 +0000

Danny Weidler & Luke Keary join Charlie White for an emergency podcast with Anthony Seibold OUT at the Manly Sea Eagles! Danny Weidler who broke the story tells us what actually went wrong at Manly? From the moment Daly Cherry-Evans publicly signalled cracks, to the “stench” hanging over the club, we unpack how it all unravelled.

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Hectic Cheese Is Back, More Drama At The Broncos & Full Round 4 Preview!

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000

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The Hectic Cheese is back! Brandon Smith is back in The Bye Round studios joining Jimmy Graham & Charlie White ahead of a massive weekend of footy! The boys preview every game of round four plus we discuss the continuing dramas at the Broncos, a wild Roosters conspiracy theory is floated, the Bunnies at back at Allianz & have the PNG Chiefs selected their inaugural coach?

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0:00 The Bye Round 99 + Patreon

1:38 The Bye Round Bin

4:37 Cheese Sobriety Update

7:16 Cheese Injury Update + Good Friday Footy Around The Corner

10:28 Jimmy’s Dream About Charlie

11:23 Ben Te’o & Madge Blowup

26:16 Ben Te’o To The Rabbitohs?

27:20 Willie Peters PNG Coach Frontrunner

36:44 Rabbitohs Return To Allianz Stadium

41:41 RTS Sings With Wakefield

44:40 Round 4 Preview

1:11:05 French Coach Laurent Frayssinous

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Bye Round 99 | We Rank The 99 BEST Players Currently In The NRL | Part One 99-75

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Ultimate Rugby League countdown, this is 'The Bye Round 99' all powered by Maccas! Over the next four weeks, James Graham is ranking the 99 best players in the NRL right now. No reputations spared, no bias, just straight footy IQ. In Part One, Jimmy counts down 99 to 75, did he get it right? Let us know via the comments or shoot us an Insta DM!

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0:00 What’s The Bye Round 99?

6:05 99-95

22:03 94-90

42:49 89-85

1:04:18 84-80

1:17:38 79-75

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The 2 Ref Calls We HATED, Roosters Halves Under FIRE, Missing X-Factors & Can Anyone Stop The 'Riff?

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000

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James Graham & Luke Keary are back in after another wild weekend of NRL action! The boys discuss all the biggest talking points from Round 3 including; the Eels vs Dragons clash, where recruitment questions, X-factor issues take centre stage. Kez opens up on the mounting pressure on the Roosters halves, Broncos upset win over the Storm, Jimmy blows-up at a journo & we ask the questions; can anyone actually stop Penrith?

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0:00 NRL History In Round 3

1:39 Luke Adjusting To Media Life

4:02 Jimmy Blows Up A Journo!

5:38 The 2 Calls We Hated In RD 3

16:29 Hopgood ACL Injury

20:20 Dragons Need X-Factor

33:41 Can Anyone Stop Penrith?

41:31 Pressure On Trent Robinson

45:22 Pressure On DCE & Sam Walker

1:00:50 Bulldogs Win In The Wet

1:05:36 Broncos Comeback/Upset Win

1:09:14 Wahs 3-0

1:12:44 Wests Tigers Injury Crisis

1:16:16 Dolphins Look Like Real Deal

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The Fan Roundtable #4 | Manly, Cowboys & Warriors

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

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The Fan Roundtable is back, for its fourth edition overall and the first of 2026! On this episode Jimmy is joined Tommy Tobler to where it's gone wrong for Manly to start this season. Nathan Corbett a.k.a Random Stats Guys answers if Todd Payten is still the right man for the job at the Cowboys. And finally, Joel Harrison shares his thoughts on the Warriors hot start to the season and IF they can finally go all the way!

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0:00 Up Up The Wahs

8:15 Does NZ Need A Second NRL Team?

11:35 Wahs Not Retaining Aussie Players

17:39 Fans Perspective On Six Agains

32:25 What’s Gone Wrong With Manly?

38:00 Can Manly Salvavge This Season?

42:18 The Manly Old Boys

45:10 Cowboys Disappointing Start

51:29 Can Cowboys Salvage This Season?

54:34 Cowboys & Manly Attack

1:01:50 Isaac Moses Impact On Manly/Cowboys

1:06:36 Seibold/Payten Coaching Futuręs

1:11:46 Jimmy vs. Wahs Fans

1:15:09 Willie Peters

1:19:41 Expanding The Finals Series

1:26:19 20 Team Conference System?

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Gorden Tallis Opens Up On His Explosive 'Feud' With Madge & Adam Reynolds, Plus, We Preview A Blockbuster Round 3!

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000

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Jimmy and Charlie are joined by special guest and the man in the news, Gold Coast Titans part-owner Gorden Tallis! The Raging Bull opens up on his explosive "feud" with Michael Maguire & Adam Reynolds & takes aim at Brisbane journalists. Plus the boys also discuss the latest in the Bronson Xerri drama, E-Bikes cause chaos at the Roosters & we preview every game of a blockbuster round 3!

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0:00 Tallis v Reynolds/Madge Feud

17:38 Reynolds Ruled Out

24:00 Gehamat Shibasaki Dropped Fair?

30:44 Broncos Xerri Saga Continues

39:41 Perth Bears Latest Signing

48:10 E-Bikes Dramas At The Roosters

55:12 Round 3 Preview

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Manly’s All-Time Disaster, Real Bronson Xerri Story & Was Tallis Right To Fire Shots At Adam Reynolds?

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000

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James Graham & Luke Keary are back in to review all the weekend action! From the Eels upset win in Brisbane, to a history making night at Allianz and even some drama in Belmore, the boys discuss all the hottest topics from round two of the NRL!

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0:00 Running 40km in 5 Hours

5:48 Manly’s Poor Performance

12:27 Coaching & Succession Plans

18:54 Jake Trbojevic’s Longevity

29:55 Bronson Xerri Dramas At The Bulldogs

41:02 Eels Upset Broncos

49:35 Tallis Comments On Adam Reynolds

56:55 Storm Thump The Dragons

1:02:30 AJ Makes History

1:07:35 Wahs Are The Real Deal

1:12:29 Tigers’ Benji Ball

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Seven Major Marathons In One Year: Keegan Hipgrave

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

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On today's episode James Graham is joined by former NRL player turned podcaster turned mental health advocate turned marathon runner, the legend Keegan Hipgrave. In this incredible chat the boys chat about their mutual love for running, which includes Keegan's 2026 challenge of running every major marathon in the world! Plus, Keegan opens up on his work in the podcast and mental health space!

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0:00 Running The 7 Major Marathons

7:35 Jimmy’s Running Journey

17:01 Backyard Ultra

23:01 Advocating For Men’s Mental Health

39:08 Dealing With Mental Health As Athletes

58:35 Being Open & Vulnerable

1:03:16 Keegan’s Podcast

1:06:49 The Mary Fowler Episode

1:14:43 Keegan’s Exit From The NRL

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Ponga's BIG Kiwi Switch, The Battle Against Rugby Union & Could State Of Origin Land On Netflix?

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000

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James Graham & Charlie White are back in for another week of Mid-Week Matters! The boys preview every game of round 2, plus, chat Kalyn Ponga's allegiance switch, the noise around the six again rule change, why League must win the code war against Union in Junior Footy and could State of Origin land on Netflix?

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0:00 The Sunrise Star

7:58 Too Many Six Agains In Round 1?

18:26 Origin On Netflix?

23:26 League v Union - How To Win The Code War

34:41 Predictions We’d Like Back

36:14 Ponga Switches To New Zealand

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41:19 Broncos v Eels Preview

51:01 Wahs v Raiders

53:27 Roosters v Rabbitohs

58:33 Tigers v Cowboys

1:03:01 Dragons v Storm Preview

1:04:39 Panthers v Sharks

1:07:04 Sea Eagles v Knights

1:08:50 Dolphins v Titans

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Jimmy Calls B.S On Zac Lomax, Broncos Humiliated & Should DCE Face Same Scrutiny As Lachlan Galvin?

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000

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James Graham & Luke Keary are in, as Round 1 of the NRL is officially complete. The boys dissect all the important talking points including; Souths statement win, the Broncos humiliated at home, Raiders golden point win and the Roosters halves combination comes under scrutiny! Plus, Jimmy reacts to Zac Lomax's official move to Rugby Union.

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0:00 Zac Lomax Saga Officially Over

17:04 Never Watching A Trial Game Again

18:02 Kez’s New TV Show: Agenda Setter On Channel 7

23:37 Sunday Sin-Bin

25:36 Souths Statement Win

32:27 Dolphins Defensive Issues

36:47 The DCE Criticism

52:28 Tannah Boyd Steps Up For The Wahs

54:22 DCE v Fifita/Latrell

56:05 AJ’s Record Breaking Try

1:00:42 Manly Lose Golden Point Thriller

1:08:53 Raiders Building Star Players

1:14:37 Broncos Humiliated By Penrith

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The Brains Behind The PNG Chiefs: Michael Chammas & Lorna McPherson

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

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This week on The Bye Round, James Graham is on location in Las Vegas with two of the key architects behind rugby league’s newest and most fascinating project, the PNG Chiefs. Joining Jimmy are the brains behind the Chiefs: General Manager of Football Michael Chammas and CEO Lorna McPherson.They dive deep into how the team will change rugby league forever, not just for Papua New Guinea, but for the entire NRL.

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0:00 Impact Of PNG NRL Team

6:04 Why Chammas Switched From Journo To GM

10:38 Who Will Be The Coach?

15:48 The PNG Village For The Players

22:27 Tax Free Salary Incentive

29:04 Which Players Are On The Hitlist?

23:37 Gameday Experience PNG Style

40:04 The Government Funding

44:00 PNG Premiership In 3 Years?

45:54 Does Chammas Miss Journalism?

50:40 Leveraging The Media

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Jimmy's WILD Lomax Theory, Time For A Loan System & Should The NRL Start Their Own Comp In England?

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Welcome to another edition of Mid-Week-Matters with James Graham & Charlie White. In this episode the boys discuss the latest on Zac Lomax, Mitch Barnett's future, the shock non-selection for the Raiders in round one which leads to a debate around introducing a loan system and Jimmy is asked if the NRL should start their own competition in England featuring the biggest clubs in the country? Plus, we preview every game of Round 1!

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0:00 Glad To Be Home From Vegas!

8:00 Patreon Is LIVE!

12:00 Lomax Spotted At Rugby Australia HQ

18:00 Bad Blood Between Parra & Storm

21:49 Lomax’s Next Move?

28:03 Clubs In Mix For Mitch Barnett

31:00 Raiders Shock Non-Selections

42:30 Storm v Eels Preview

47:28 Wahs v Roosters Preview

49:05 Broncos v Panthers Preview

56:02 Sharks v Titans Preview

58:43 Jamal Fogarty Cup Preview

1:01:47 Wayne Bennett Cup Preview

1:09:26 Listener Questions

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Bulldogs Controversial Win, Extreme Heat On Todd Payten & The Untold Stories Of Vegas!

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham and Luke Keary dissect all the action from the opening weekend of the NRL in Las Vegas! The Bulldogs thrilling yet controversial win, the heat now turned up to maximum on Todd Payten folloiwing the Cowboys first-up loss, NRL Europe talks ramp up plus Kez shares never before told insight into the infamous Broncos & Roosters hotel scuffle

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0:00 Lil Jon NRL After Party

4:32 NRL Europe Back On?

17:27 Bulldogs Controversial Win

26:47 Captain’s Challenge For Golden Point?

29:15 Knights Upset The Cowboys

41:03 2024 Roosters & Broncos Vegas Scuffle

42:56 JImmy’s Thoughts On Lomax Saga

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James Graham Predicts The Top 10 Signings Of The 2026 NRL Season

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Ahead of the 2026 NRL season kickoff in Las Vegas, James Graham sticks his neck out predicts the Top 10 Signings of the year. From 10-1 these are the players Jimmy predicts we’ll all be raving about when the dust settles come October once the season is over!

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0:00 Comedy Of Errors

7:46 Number 10

10:26 Number 9

16:01 Number 8

21:07 Number 7

23:32 Number 6

29:02 Number 5

35:58 Number 4

39:32 Number 3

46:52 Number 2

52:45 Honourable Mentions

57:50 Number 1

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The NRL Las Vegas Takeover Begins, Lomax Saga Takes Another Turn & Where To Next For Mitch Barnett?

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000

The NRL has taken over Las Vegas once again and James Graham & Charlie White are on deck to discuss all the latest and biggest NRL news heading into the season opener! On this episode; the boys discuss Mitch Barnett's release from the Wahs, the Zac Lomax saga takes yet another controversial turn, the Bulldogs culture & we preview both season opening games!

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0:00 We’ve Landed In Vegas!

5:31 Fans Everywhere In America

8:30 Global Round Ideas

11:36 Which Vegas Team Will Surprise Us Most In 2026?

14:46 Mitch Barnett Release On Compassionate Grounds

27:23 The Insane Setu Tu Story

29:52 Bulldogs Flying EVERY Staff Member To Vegas

34:31 Cheese Calf Injury Missing Round 1

37:57 Zac Lomax Saga Takes Another Turn

40:59 Knights v Cowboys Preview

49:44 Bulldogs v Dragons Preview

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The Contenders: 2026 NRL Season Preview Part 2

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Part 2 of our 2026 NRL season preview is here and this is all about the contenders! Jimmy reveals his top 8 plus he shares his bold predictions for State of Origin, which includes Zac Lomax?!?!

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0:00 State of Origin Predictions

7:21 9th Position

20:13 8th Position

25:45 7th Position

32:31 6th Position

39:08 5th Positon

44:46 4th Position

51:33 3rd Position

58:49 2nd Position

1:02:18 1st Position

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The Pretenders: 2026 NRL Season Preview - Part One

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Our massive season preview is here with James Graham going in depth on every club for the 2026 season! We've split this into 2 parts with the first episode James focussing on the teams that will finish from 10th-17th! Tune in Tuesday for Jimmy to reveal his top 8!

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0:00 Welcome To Part 1

3:59 Jimmy’s New Team Prediction

7:04 “The Middle Eight”

11:23 Wooden Spooners

20:39 16th Position

26:53 15th Position

36:41 14th Position

43:21 13th Position

51:22 12th Position

57:19 11th Position

1:02:58 10th Position

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Latrell's Big Move, Jahrome Hughes Origin Call & Are The Tigers Closer To A Premiership Than The Wahs?

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham and Charlie White are back in-studio and kick this episode off by announcing our huge Las Vegas Live Show alongside Rugby League Guru! To the footy and the boys unpack Latrell Mitchell's positional switch, Perth Bears linked with Premiership winners and former Origin players, Leo Thompson's long-term injury setback, plus, Jahrome Hughes drops a State of Origin bombshell!

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CHAPTERS:

0:00 Vegas Live Show with RL Guru

16:08 Pre-Season Challenge With Ronnie Palmer

20:51 Latrell Moves To Centres

27:39 Must Watch Trial Game This Weekend

39:10 Perth Linked With Sorensen, Talakai & Burton

32:44 Leo Thompson Injury

38:13 World Club Challenge

46:00 Jahrome Hughes + Origin/International Eligibility

1:00:43 Believe It Or Not Game

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Biggest Origin Shake-Up In History, Lomax Saga Takes Wild Twist & Keary's Blue Trainer Theory

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham and Luke Keary are back to dive headfirst into the game’s biggest talking points from the weekend. The boys unpack the Origin eligibility rule changes, the Zac Lomax saga takes another wild turn following controversial text messages, plus we wrap week two of the trials and preview a mouthwatering World Club Challenge between Hull KR & Brisbane Broncos!

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0:00 LIV Golf + Ed Sheeran

4:52 Jimmy’s 40th Bday Present

8:47 Graham Annesley On Rule Tweaks

20:25 Origin Eligibility Rule Changes

36:10 Zac Lomax Saga Update

42:09 All Stars Ends In Draw

45:01 Worrying Signs For Dragons?

49:16 Bulldogs Injuries

55:02 Kez’s Dylan Brown & Tom Dearden Theory

1:02:58 World Club Challenge Preview

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2026 Premiership Pie: Your Club's Percentage Chance Of Winning The NRL!

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the episode that will divide fan bases across the country... The 2026 NRL Premiership Pie Chat! James Graham constructs his definitive Pie Chart, assigning every club a percentage chance of lifting the trophy.

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0:00 Pie Chat

6:50 1% Collectively Of The Pie

14:52 1% Each Of The Pie

28:55 2% Of The Pie

33:25 4% Of The Pie

36:26 5% Each Of The Pie

47:41 6% Each Of The Pie

55:20 10% Of The Pie

1:01:14 11% Of The Pie

1:06:36 13% of the Pie

1:10:30 14% of the Pie

1:13:56 20% Of The Pie

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Broncos PR Spin Over Payne Haas Saga, Jimmy’s ‘Clash’ With Des Hasler & An NRL Podcast Scandal?!?!

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham is back in with Charlie White for another edition of Mid-Week Matters. The boys rip into all the latest news around the Payne Haas saga including the Broncos PR spin fooling no one, plus, Jimmy shares his own stories of when he clashed with former coach Des Hasler & we play another round of Who's Most Likely, which includes a NRL podcast scandal???

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0:00 Jimmy The Full Time Podcaster?

4:05 Payne Haas Saga Continues

20:00 When Jimmy & Des Hasler Clashed Over Training

31:25 Complex Rugby League Decision Making

36:50 When Gareth Widdop Departed St George

40:00 Broncos Low-Ball Payne Haas

43:33 Impact On Broncos Playing Group

45:21 Sharks Sign Owen Trout

47:34 Who’s Most Likely To _____?

59:44 NRL Trial Watch Week 2

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Real Reason Behind Payne Haas Quitting The Broncos, Rabbitohs’ Salary Cap Squeeze & NRL Trial Watch!

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Luke Keary and Charlie White as they rip into one of the biggest NRL bombshells in recent memory. Payne Haas shocks the NRL by quitting the Broncos and landing at South Sydney. The boys unpack what it means for the Rabbitohs and all the the fallout in Brisbane.

Pluis, we chat Adam Reynolds’ looming retirement, hand out early overreactions from NRL Trials Week 1 and discuss Reed Mahoney’s latest cheeky dig at former club the Bulldogs.

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0:00 Sunday Didn’t Feel Real

3:55 Patreon Coming Soon

5:42 Jimmy Signed A Vape

7:20 Payne Haas Quits The Broncos

34:29 Jimmy’s Nick Fozzard Story

35:51 What Does This Mean For South Sydney?

47:45 Adam Reynolds Set To Retire

55:38 NRL Trial Watch Week 1 Review

1:08:55 Reed Mahoney’s Crack At The Bulldogs

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The Dual-Code Immortal: Brad Thorn

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode of The Bye Round Interview show, James Graham sits down with one of the few athletes to conquer both rugby union and rugby league at the highest level, the Dual-Code Immortal Brad Thorn! The boys chat in-depth about Brad's life and career. From Premiership success with the Brisbane Broncos to Rugby World Cup glory with the All Blacks, Thorn reflects on the moments that defined his career.

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0:00 Welcome Brad Thorn

7:10 Brad’s Competitive Upbringing

24:42 Champions Do Extras Book Title

38:19 Competitive Broncos Forwards

45:44 Picking Australia/QLD In League

1:02:46 Switch To Rugby Union

1:12:14 Uncertainty About Rugby & Taking A Year Off

1:16:52 Move Back To The Broncos

1:18:33 Super League Story

1:27:00 A Man Of Faith

1:46:04 2011 World Cup Winner

2:03:00 What’s Next?

2:05:30 Favourite Teammate Of All Time?

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The New Rule Set to Shake Up Origin, Chammas Lands PNG Gig & The Team Most Likely To Stun The NRL In 2026 Is?!?!

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham and Charlie White are back for Mid-Week Matters, breaking down the biggest talking points in rugby league right now including; the NRL's decision to backflip on its controversial kickoff rule change, plus, the new interchange rule that could change Origin forever!

Also the boys also unpack Michael Chammas landing a key role with the PNG Chiefs, Jake Trbojevic’s long-awaited return from concussion, Origin in New Zealand & we play a game of Who's Most Likely!

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0:00 PNG Chiefs

6:52 Clean Your Water Bottles

11:18 NRL Backflips On Kickoff Rule

12:57 New Interchange Rule

17:55 New Six Again Rule

19:34 Set Times For Trainers On The Field

21:04 Chammas The PNG Chief

30:21 PNG Player & Coach Recruitment

42:14 Jake Trbojevic’s Return From Concussion

56:56 Origin In NZ In 2027

1:01:42 Who’s Most Likely To…….

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Our NRL “Hot Takes” For 2026, DCE’s Impact At The Roosters & Jimmy's Bizarre Call Out!

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham and Luke Keary are back on as the countdown to the NRL kick-off continues. On today's show the boys rip into; Cam Munster’s latest purchase in Queensland pub Buzz Rothfield calls time on his career, the boys fire off some massive NRL 2026 hot takes that could age terribly and Jimmy had a bizarre call out to every current and former NRL player!

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0:00 UFC In Sydney

6:00 Jimmy & Connect 4

8:00 Sam Burgess’ Big Head

9:00 Jimmy’s Ultra Marathon Plan

14:29 Cam Munster Buys A QLD Pub

16:00 Buzz Rothfield Retires

27:06 NRL 2026 Hot Takes

40:31 The Panthers Dynasty

52:08 DCE’s Early Impact At The Roosters

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Pre-Season Horror Stories, More Zac Lomax Drama & The Teams That Will Rise In 2026

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Premiership winner and one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, Luke Keary, joins the team for the 2026 NRL season and this is his first official podcast alongside James Graham. The boys dive straight in with some classic NRL pre-season horror stories, discuss the latest drama between Zac Lomax & the Eels, Angus Crichton’s defection to rugby union & Kez reveals the teams he believes will 'rise' in season 2026!

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0:00 Welcome Luke Keary To The Team!

10:35 Montoyas Podcast + Our New Studio

12:37 Pre Season Horror Stories

23:45 Getting To Know Luke

30:45 Zac Lomax Drama

47:27 Angus Crichton Defects To Rugby Union

53:35 Teams That Will Rise In 2026

57:20 Rule Changes For 2026

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The Excitement Index: We Ranked Every NRL Team By How Watchable They’ll Be In 2026

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham and Charlie White are back in and this time we rank all 17 NRL teams based on one simple question: how excited are we to actually watch them in 2026? No ladder predictions, no premiership tips. This podcast is based on just pure vibes, eyeballs and brutally honest footy chat. This is the NRL Excitement Index!

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0:00 What’s The Excitement Index?

4:41 Rank 17-13

18:22 Rank 12-9

34:09 Rank 8-5

57:51 Rank 4-1

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The Truth: Brandon Smith Opens Up On Sobriety Journey & Focussing On Footy!

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Welcome to a special edition and the last (for now) episode of the Jam & Cheese show! Fresh from Jimmy's groundbreaking Mental Health podcast, a raw and honest Brandon Smith shares the story of his own battle. In another eye-opening chat, you'll hear Cheese unlike you've ever heard before as he details in-depth his journey over the past 3 years.

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Lomax's NRL Future Up In The Air, Rule Changes & Are Jimmy & Sam Burgess Set To Coach England?!?!

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham and Charlie White are back for The Bye Round's first official episode of 2026 and they boys kick off the year with a proper catch-up after the off-season, unpacking what actually went down on holidays before diving straight into the big footy talking points. Charlie puts Jimmy in the hot seat over a potential England coaching role, they react to Keaon Koloamatangi’s move to the Dragons, debate what’s next for Zac Lomax, plus, we break down the proposed rule changes.

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0:00 When Do You Stop Saying Happy New Year?

3:01 Mental Health Podcast Reflection

6:45 Jimmy’s Vietnam Holiday

12:53 England Coaching Role

20:22 NAS K/O’s Jeremy Latimore

24:30 Crazy End To African Cup Of Nations Final

30:54 Changes To The Show

33:45 Keaon Koloamatangi Signs With Dragons

37:50 Zac Lomax’s NRL Future

45:14 Perth Bears Signings

47:32 NRL Proposed Rules Changes

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Dan Hooker Breaks Down UFC 325, Dustin Poirier Fight & Viral Videos With IShowSpeed

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Ahead of UFC 325 in Sydney Jimmy goes toe-to-toe with one of the toughest men in the UFC, Dan “The Hangman” Hooker! Dan opens up on the fighter mindset, what it really takes to survive at the elite level and how you prepare when violence is literally your job. Plus, he reflects on his war with Dustin Poirier & breaks down the chaos of the IShowSpeed fight!

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0:00 UFC 325 In Sydney

10:09 The Fighter Mindset

11:24 Fight vs. Dustin Poirier

16:43 ‘Finding MMA’

19:25 Footy Players Turn Into Fighters

22:48 IShowSpeed Fight

26:44 1-Minute Scraps

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James Graham Shares The Untold Story Of His Mental Health Battle

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000

On a special edition of The Bye Round, James Graham is joined by Charlie White for a candid and raw chat about Mental Health. In this eye-opening podcast Jimmy gets vulnerable and opens up on the never-before told story about his own battles with mental health.

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The 2026 NRL Fantasy Draft: Inter Me Nan vs. White Swans vs. MC Hammers

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:20:00 +0000

The Bye Round’s annual NRL Fantasy Draft is back and this year it's a threesome! This year Jimmy & Charlie are joined by leading NRL journo & friend of the show Michael Chammas for the ultimate fantasy draft showdown!

Who plays it safe? Who reaches way too early? And who realises far too late they’ve completely cooked their team? Welcome to the Bye Round NRL Fantasy Draft, may the best nuffie win!

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0:00 2026 Draft Is Here!

5:38 1st Round Picks

6:46 2nd Round Picks

8:25 3rd Round Picks

10:22 4th Round Picks

11:48 5th Round Picks

14:48 6th Round Picks

17:35 7th Round Picks

19:10 8th Round Picks

23:50 9th Round Picks

27:57 10th Round Picks

30:05 11th Round Picks

33:21 12th Round Picks

34:47 13th Round Picks

37:20 14th Round Picks

44:34 15th Round Picks

47:45 Final Picks

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The 2025 End Of Year NRL Quiz Show!

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:30:00 +0000

Welcome to our final podcast of 2025 as Jimmy & Charlie go head-to-head in the end of year NRL quiz!

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The 21 Questions Of Life With The Montoyas!

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:40:00 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by The Montoyas, Marcelo and Tayla, for a no-holds-barred deep dive into life, love and everything in between. They tackle the 21 questions of life; from ridiculous hypotheticals to moments of pure honesty, this episode is chaos in its finest form.

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Tigers Unnecessary Move, Boardroom Backflip Of The Century & Our Favourite NRL Moments Of 2025

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000

From everyone at The Bye Round we share our deepest condolences to those impacted by the Bondi tragedy that occurred on Sunday. If you have been directly impacted or know someone who has been, the Public Information and Inquiry Centre can be contacted by calling 1800 227 228.

On the final edition of Mid-Week Matters for 2025, James Graham & Charlie White reflect on the events at Bondi Beach that will change our country forever. The boys also chat footy talking Tigers, Golden Boot award & we share our favourite NRL moments of 2025.

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0:00 The Bondi Tragedy

11:23 Benji Marshall Contract Extension

25:07 New Tigers CEO

26:37 More On Benji’s Extension

29:42 Favorite On-Field Moment In 2025

35:51 Favorite Off-Field Moment In 2025

39:55 Harry Grant Win Golden Boot

45:28 Latimore v Big Nelson

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Content Creators vs. Mainstream Media In Rugby League | 2025 Round Table Episode 10

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the final episode of the Rugby League Roundtable for season three! After nine incredible episodes with our original crew, it's time for a change! In for the final episode are the content creators; Denan Kemp, Rugby League Guru & The Leaguie. The guys take a deep dive on the rise of content creators in the ever growing and ever changing rugby league landscape.

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0:00 Alternative Rugby League Media

10:00 Using NRL Footage On Socials

26:44 Independent Creators vs. Mainstream Media

42:15 Following Players, Not Clubs

52:23 Monetizing Podcast Content

1:06:30 Having ‘Fans’ As Content Creators

1:12:12 What Changes Would You Make In NRL Media?

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Unpacking Another Crisis At The Wests Tigers & Tino Linked With Shock Move To Sydney Club?!?!

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

It's December but the rugby league soap opera continues to keep on rolling and no surprises the Wests Tigers are once again front and centre! Unpacking all the drama that's gone down out Concord-way is James Graham, Michael Chammas and Charlie White. Plus the boys also discuss Tino's shock link with a Sydney powerhouse, the Dragons courting of Keaon Koloamatangi and Ryan Papenhuyzen's 'gap year' stuns one member of the panel!

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0:00 Cricket Injuries

5:10 Wests Tigers In Crisis

49:39 Tino Linked To The Roosters

54:17 Keaon Koloamatangi Linked To Dragons

57:44 Brian Kelly Linked With Parra

58:55 Ryan Papenhuyzen Gap Year

1:04:00 Bulldogs Names On Jerseys For Vegas

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Concussion, TV Rights Deal & Origin Eligibility | 2025 Round Table Episode 9

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. Hosted by James Graham, this 10-part podcast series will dig deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with current Manly head coach Anthony Seibold, Panthers CEO Matt Cameron & the Daily Telegraph's Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield joining the Jimmy to discuss these issues.

This episode we take a look at other issues in the game and the best way to solve them. From concussion dramas, the new TV broadcast rights deal to Origin eligibility! It's all covered in our final episode with oru 2025 Round Table crew. Our 10th and final episode, dropping next week will cover he game's biggest issues from the point of view of rugby league's biggest content creators!

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0:00 The New TV Deal

24:59 Concussion

42:17 The Fairness Of The NRL Draw

54:16 Origin Eligibility

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The Death Of R360, Garrick Joins DCE & Luke Keary Opens Up On The Issues In The Super League

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham and Charlie White are joined by special guest, three-time Premiership winner and the recently retired Luke Keary to discuss all the drama from another week in rugby league. The boys dive into the postponement of R360, talk player movement including Reuben Garrick joining DCE at the Chooks and the Bears Halfback signing, plus, Kez opens up on his time in the Super League!

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0:00 Welcome Luke Keary

6:05 Issues With The Super League

17:21 Can The NRL ‘Really’ Fix Super League?

22:48 R360 Postponed Until 2028

41:36 Reuben Garrick To The Roosters

46:55 Toby Sexton Signs With Perth Bears

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The Ultimate NRL Salary Cap Health Check With Brent Read

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 21:59:56 +0000

James Graham and Brent Read are in for a full salary cap health check across all 17 NRL clubs. Who’s cashed up? Who’s cap-strapped? And who’s secretly sitting on a war chest for 2026? The boys break down every club’s cap situation, what it means for their future, and which teams are primed to strike in the market.

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0:00 Knights

8:48 Roosters

13:46 Rabbitohs

17:47 Panthers

22:00 Dolphins

27:41 Broncos

31:50 Storm

43:32 Sea Eagles

46:18 Wests Tigers

50:00 Dragons & Eels

56:00 NZ Warriors

58:19 Titans

1:00:41 Cowboys

1:02:00 Bulldogs

1:04:33 Sharks

1:07:08 Raiders

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The Current State Of Refereeing & The Bunker In The NRL | 2025 Round Table Episode 8

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

This episode dives deep into the current state of officiating in the NRL. The crew break down what’s working, what’s broken and what actually needs to change!

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0:00 Seibs Refereeing Feedback

6:45 Toughest Gig In The Game

9:13 Too Many Voices In Referees Ear?

16:34 Consistency

24:57 Staying Down For Penalties

35:17 ‘The Entertainment Business’

45:50 How To Fix The Bunker

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Jimmy Weighs-In On Concussion Challenges, Turbo Named Manly Captain & Wild Des Hasler Pre-Season Stories

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham & Charlie White are back for another edition of Mid-Week Matters. The boys break down the newly released World Cup draw & unpack Jayden Campbell knocking back the Perth Bears. Plus, we react to Turbo officially being named Manly captain, Jimmy dishes out some absolutely wild Des Hasler pre-season training stories, before giving his take on the concussion challenges facing the NRL.

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0:00 Pre Show Dribble

7:50 Jimmy’s Backyard Ultra Marathon

12:29 Australia Up 1-0 In Ashes

18:04 Jimmy Responds To Bulldogs Comments From Ranking Show

22:13 World Cup Draw Released

28:10 Jayden Campbell Rejects Perth Bears

34:21 Turbo Named Manly Captain

36:22 Des Halser Pre-Season Training Stories

44:46 Mental, Physical & Emotional Exhaustion Of Pre-Season

55:48 Eli Katoa Situation

1:09:00 R360 Update

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Ranking Every NRL Club’s Premiership Chances In 2026

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham and Charlie White are stepping in for a massive deep-dive after the 2026 NRL draw dropped! The boys are going club-by-club, ranking all 17 NRL teams Premiership chances in 2026. This isn’t a Top 8 prediction, not a ladder guess and no safe takes. This is a brutally honest assessment of every club’s title credentials heading into a huge 2026 season!

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0:00 Pre-Show Dribble

10:20 17th Ranked

16:12 16th Ranked

18:45 15th Ranked

20:45 14th Ranked

27:37 13th Ranked

41:28 12th Ranked

35:27 11th Ranked

41:16 10th Ranked

44:44 9th Ranked

47:30 8th Ranked

57:41 7th Ranked

1:04:04 6th Ranked

1:07:40 5th Ranked

1:12:33 4th Ranked

1:14:57 3rd Ranked

1:17:07 2nd & 1st Ranked

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Exploring The Growing Threat Of R360 | 2025 Round Table Episode 7

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 18:59:00 +0000

This episode dives deep into the rise of R360 and what it means for the future of both rugby codes. We unpack how the concept began, explore its ripple effects on NRL expansion plans, examine the growing threat of R360 poaching NRL talent & debate whether the NRL and R360 could ever work together?

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0:00 The Beginnings Of R360

11:36 Solution To Current State Of Club Rugby

23:09 Modified Rugby League Game?

30:35 Impact On NRL Expansions Teams - Do We Have Enough Players?

42:40 Poaching NRL Players

53:30 Could The NRL Work With R360?

1:00:40 Will R360 be Around In 2030?

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Zac Lomax Quits The NRL, The Real Threat Of R360 & The BIG Losers Of The 2026 Draw

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Charlie White to discuss all the biggest news from the game that never sleeps! The boys react to Zac Lomax's decision to quit Rugby League, the real threat of R360, we look at the winners and losers of the 2026 NRL draw plus Jimmy calls on an England legend to take charge of the national team following a disappointing Ashes Series.

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0:00 Zac Lomax Quits The NRL

15:11 Continuing Threat Of R360

29:20 Jimmy Back From Cairns

37:22 Charlie Rants About Qantas

44:06 Jimmy’s Tour Of England Recap

47:03 Winners & Losers Of NRL 2026 Draw

49:41 NRL Wants To ’Shrink’ The Competition

55:25 Perth Bears Recruitment Worries

57:17 Jarome Luai Commits To The Tigers

58:59 Eli Katoa Returns To Australia

1:02:55 Jimmy’s 2008 World Cup Apology

1:05:54 Bring Back Andy Farrell

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The Big Names Under The Most Pressure Heading Into The 2026 NRL Season!

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

On this week’s episode James Graham and Michael Chammas take a deep dive into the biggest pressure points heading into the 2026 NRL season. From Todd Payten’s make-or-break year, to Anthony Seibold’s challenge at Manly and Laurie Daley’s future in coaching. The boys also unpack the Perth Bears’ expansion push and whether the Bulldogs’ rebuild is finally ready to deliver.

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0:00 Buzz Rothfield’s Replacement

11:37 Todd Payten

24:58 Anthony Seibold

33:48 Laurie Daley

44:03 Perth Bears

59:21 Canterbury Bulldogs

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Improving The Fan Experience At NRL Games | 2025 Round Table Episode 6

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

This episode focuses is all about the fan experience! We tackle the rising cost of tickets, debate if player names belong on jerseys to further connect fans to clubs/players, we look at the different experiences for fans at different stadiums & and call out the biggest issue the NRL needs to fix to keep fans coming back.

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0:00 Impact Of The Panthers Stadium Rebuild

8:00 Different Stadium Experiences

18:24 Grand Final Entertainment

26:25 Price Of Tickets

33:31 Names On NRL Jerseys

42:26 Players Connection To Fans

46:45 Most Pressing Issue To Fix With Fan Experiences?

50:14 Las Vegas Experience

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Payne Haas Mega R360 Offer, England In Crisis & Should The NRL Throw In Money To Keep Haas?

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham is back with Charlie White as the boys deal with all the wash up from Australia's series sweep over England! We talk Payne Haas' R360 offer, Shaun Wane's coaching future & debate if the NRL should chuck in to keep Payne Haas? Plus, we talk the pacific championships & will Michael Chammas join the NRL?

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00:00 Jimmy Is Ready For Home, Charlie's Engaged & Oasis

13:20 Ashes Wash Up

22:35 Pressure On Wane

38:20 Payne Haas R360

53:00 Pacific Championships Recap

01:02:00 Chammas NRL Role

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London Broncos: Darren Lockyer & Grant Wechsel's BIG Ambitions For Rugby League In London

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000

On this week’s Bye Round interview special, James Graham sits down with the new owners of the London Broncos, businessman Grant Wechsel and rugby league legend Darren Lockyer. They open up about their takeover of the iconic London club, their ambitious plans for the future, why a Super League return will have to wait until after the 2026 season and how the Broncos can reignite rugby league in the UK’s capital!

0:00 Why The London Broncos?

7:45 How To Attract Fans From London

11:28 Reception From Other Super League Clubs

13:28 Should The NRL Control The Super League?

18:22 Missing Out On Super League In 2026

22:34 Pathway To The Super League

27:42 Recruitment For 2026

31:33 Junior Pathways In London

36:40 Potential Brisbane Broncos Collab

39:47 Playing For The Kangaroos

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The Media's Massive Influence On The NRL | 2025 Round Table Episode 5

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

This episode focuses on the big bad world of media in rugby league! With a 24/78 news cycle the team dive deep into how the media impacts rugby league, what major areas are we missing out on and the one yearly article that irks every single administrator!

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0:00 Is Jimmy A Journalist?

1:51 Dealing With The Media as A Coach

12:45 Netflix-Style NRL Series

28:37 Players On Media Bans

33:34 Anthony Seibold Maccas Viral Photo

38:45 NRL Rich List

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England Lose The Ashes Again, Perth Bears Recruitment Drive & Matty Johns BUYS The Gold Coast Titans?!

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Welcome to a rare edition of The Bye Round Podcast! No James Graham, instead we've got Cronulla Sharks Premiership winner Wade Graham & the game's BEST news breaker Brent Read to discuss all the fallout from another HUGE week of footy! The boys chat the Kangaroos Ashes victory, New Zealand's win in the Pac Champs, massive changes on the Gold Coast & one CEO quits their NRL club!

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0:00 Welcome Wade & Ready

3:28 Australia Retain The Ashes

14:37 NZ Smash Tonga To Make Pac Champs Final

24:42 Lachlan Ilias Joins Gold Coast Titans

29:20 Johns & Tallis Buy Stake In The Titans

36:09 Player Movement Update

43:11 Tony Mestrov Quits Manly/Turbo Re-Signs

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The Ultimate November 1 Transfer Window Special With Michael Chammas

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by one of the game's biggest news breakers for this massive November 1 transfer window special! SMH's Michael Chammas jumps in to run us through all the moving pieces in the now open transfer window! We go deep on every position & find out who is going where!

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0:00 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui’s Future

9:00 Sydney Roosters Tedesco Succession Plan

14:11 Kalyn Ponga’s Future

22:04 Fullback On The Market

30:46 Wingers On The Market

33:06 Centres On The Market

35:24 Jarome Luai’s Future

38:00 Perth Bears Recruitment

39:05 The Pressure On South Sydney

43:21 Dummy-Halves On The Market

47:45 Payne Haas’ Future

51:01 Lindsay Smith’s Future

55:54 Locks On The Market

58:54 2nd Rowers On The Market

1:00:50 Teams Who Most Players Off-Contract

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Do Player Agents Have Too Much Power In The NRL? | 2025 Round Table Episode 4

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000

This episode focuses on the always controversial role of player managers in rugby league. What's their actual role? What type of relationships do they have with the media, CEOs and coaches? Do they have too much power in the NRL? All these questions and more are answered!

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0:00 Our Relationship With Agents

4:00 The Lachlan Galvin Drama

12:59 Dealing With Agents As A Coach

15:13 Dealing With Agents As A CEO

17:40 Agents & Recruitment

24:14 Recruitment Meetings

38:49 Negotiating With Agents

45:56 Agents Managing Coaches & Players

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England In Crisis, The NRL’s Super League Power Play & The Latest From R360!

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Michael Chammas as the boys jump into a massive recap of the opening Ashes test! We find out how the Australia camp has gone, the NRL's push for global expansion & what is the latest on R360!

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00:00 Jimmy’s Sad

05:30 Ashes Game 1 Review

18:30 Chammy In Australia Camp

22:51 Instant Classic: Samoa v Tonga

28:00 NRL Buying Super League?

32:00 Global Round Buzz

47:00 Quiet On The R360 Front

49:00 Jonah Pezet 1 Year Deal

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Tour Tales: 2003 Kangaroos Ashes Tour with Brett Kimmorley & Luke Ricketson

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000

The Bye Round takes a trip down memory lane with the return of our Tour Tales Series. This time we focus on the 2003 Kangaroos Ashes Tour of England. James Graham is joined by Brett Kimmorley and Luke Ricketson to relive one of rugby league’s great international tours. A tour full of big hits, bigger nights, and a few infamous stories.

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0:00 Going Back To 2003!

5:16 A Turbulent 2003 NRL Season

7:47 The Coach: Chris Anderson

11:22 Aussie Jersey v Origin Jersey?

15:53 Rivalry Between Australia & England

20:07 Who’s Best Off-Ground?

26:29 First Test: Adrian Morley Send-Off

37:17 Kangaroos Beach Party In Leeds

40:12 Brett Kimmorley Man Of Match 2nd Test

46:29 Third Test Celebrations

48:20 Trip To Amsterdam

56:20 2025 Ashes Series

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How To Fix Grassroots & Bush Footy | 2025 Round Table Episode 3

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000

This episode focuses on the grassroots of rugby league. The crew discuss a plan to save bush footy in regional NSW and QLD, the best Pathways into the NRL plus, we chat the current state of junior rugby league.

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The NRL's Expansion Plans & The 20th Team | 2025 Roundtable Episode 2

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000

This episode focuses on the upcoming expansion in the NRL. It takes a close look at why the Perth Bears were picked as team 18, Matt reveals why he thinks PNG will be successful when they enter as team 19 & the crew discuss where is best for the eventual 20th NRL team.

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0:00 Do We Have Enough Players For More Expansion?

14:08 Will The PNG Team Work?

23:34 Is PNG An Easier Sell To Players Than Perth?

28:10 Do The Perth Bears Need Instant Success?

29:38 Logistics Of The Draw

31:25 New Broadcast Deal

36:00 Is Perth Bears Being Owned By NRL A Concern?

39:22 The $600 Million Investment Into PNG

42:31 The 20th NRL Team

53:17 Final Thoughts

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The Ashes Series & Pacific Championships Preview With Josh Hodgson!

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by former English teammate and good friend Josh Hodgson to preview the massive International footy schedule ahead. The boys look at the upcoming Ashes Series and Pacific Championships, plus, they tell some funny tales of their time in camp over the years!

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0:00 Josh’s Coaching Journey So Far

10:15 Hull KR Win The Super League

18:19 Jimmy & Josh England Camp Stories

31:27 England Ashes Preview

54:00 Kangaroos Ashes Preview

1:01:53 Pacific Championships Preview

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R360 Defectors Hit With 10-Year Bans & Melbourne Storm's BIG Dilemma | Emergency Podcast

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000

EPISODE 2 OF THE RUGBY LEAGUE ROUNDTABLE WILL NOW DROP ON TUESDAY! EPISODE 3 WILL DROP NEXT THURSDAY!

Welcome to a special emergency podcast edition of Mid-Week Matters! Jimmy is joined by leading NRL journalist Michael Chammas to break down the NRL's threat to ban R360 defectors for 10-years if they make the switch!

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0:00 10-Year Bans For R360 Defectors

9:58 Why Do ‘Rebel Leagues’ Happen?

14:52 Who’s Backing R360?

21:07 Money Upfront For R360?

23:33 Jimmy’s Global Idea For The NRL

28:05 Melbourne’s Massive Halves Conundrum

34:51 Craig Bellamy To The Gold Coast Titans?

38:16 Jimmy Responds To Aaron Woods

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PART 2: 2025 NRL Season Review - The Top Eight

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham and Charlie White return for part two of our 2025 NRL season review. This episode is all about the contenders; the top eight teams! Who rose when it mattered most? Who crumbled under the pressure? And which side has set the standard for 2026? The boys unpack it all!

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0:00 Sydney Roosters

12:53 Penrith Panthers

17:53 New Zealand Warriors

24:47 Cronulla Sharks

35:42 Brisbane Broncos

48:27 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs

56:57 Melbourne Storm

1:10:45 Canberra Raiders

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PART 1: 2025 NRL Season Review - The Bottom Nine

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham and Charlie White kick off their two-part deep dive into the 2025 NRL season. In part one, the boys review the Bottom Nine teams unpacking the good, the bad, and the downright ugly from their campaigns. Who showed signs of life, who went backwards and what needs to be in the off-season to ensure they don's miss the finals again!

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0:00 State Of The Game

4:45 Newcastle Knights

16:04 Gold Coast Titans

25:37 St George Illawarra Dragons

38:41 South Sydney Rabbitohs

48:57 Wests Tigers

55:17 North Queensland Cowboys

59:07 Parramatta Eels

1:07:50 Manly Sea Eagles

1:20:33 Dolphins

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How To Fix Player Movement & Contracts | 2025 Roundtable Episode 1

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000

After a year full of controversial player transfer stories the crew discuss what they like and don’t like about the current NRL system and what can be done to fix the current issues of player movement!

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0:00 Is Anyone Satisfied With The Current Transfer System?

17:45 Matt Cameron’s Trade Window Idea

30:17 Clauses In Contracts

41:26 Will A Draft KILL Junior Pathways?

51:59 Final Thoughts/Biggest Concerns

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Unpacking All The Drama From The Incredible 2025 NRL Grand Final!

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 23:21:42 +0000

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James Graham & Gorden Tallis are in to review all the chaos and drama from an unforgettable 2025 NRL Grand Final. From Reece Walsh’s herculean performance to Ben Hunt’s redemption story 10-years in the making to Michael Maguire proving his critics wrong, we cover it all!

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The Kangaroos Coach: Kevin Walters

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000

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On this week's episode of The Bye Round interview show, James Graham is joined by rugby league legend and new Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters. In this chat the boys preview the upcoming return of The Ashes series and why they're both so excited to see International footy place well and truly at the forefront of our sport!

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0:00 Jimmy Is Taking The Enemy On Tour

4:55 Getting The Kangaroos Coaching Gig

7:00 Passion For Coaching

9:00 Managing The Squad On Tour

14:09 Rather Be A Coach Or Player On Tour?

15:12 Conversations With Mal Meninga

18:47 Playing At Wembley Stadium

22:23 England v Australia Rivalry

28:48 The ‘Leaked’ Aussie Team

34:20 International Eligibility Laws

44:09 Some Of The Greats Never Played An Ashes Series

47:40 Is Kevvy Ready For The Scousers?

50:58 Dealing With The English Conditions

56:40 Assistant Coach Gorden Tallis

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Massive Grand Final Preview w/ Tallis & Welch, R360 Rebels & The Regrets For The Raiders!

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000

In this massive grand final preview Jimmy Graham is joined by Melbourne Storm legend Christian Welch & Broncos legend Gorden Tallis. We go deep on all the key matchups, storylines & debate where this game will be won. Plus, we debate the R360 comp, if refereeing is hard & talk Dally M's!

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Broncos End The Panthers Premiership Reign But Is Their Dynasty Really Over?

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000

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James Graham and Charlie White break down an epic Preliminary Final weekend that saw the end of the Panthers 4-Year Premiership reign... BUT is their dynasty over??? The Storm were too good for the Sharks but can they bring the title back to Melbourne. Pus, the boys chat St Helens’ miracle wiin, give Michael Maguire his flowers for silencing the critics and a prominent journo bails on the 100M Sprint Race!

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0:00 The Loudest Suncorp Stadium Has Ever Been

6:10 The Bye Round Jersey Available Now

7:28 Journo Pulls Out Of 100M Sprint Race

15:29 MOTW: Should Injured Players Get A Premiership Ring?

17:09 Instant Classic: Broncos End The Panthers Reign

34:12 Is This Really The End Of The Penrith Dynasty?

35:17 Michael Maguire Proving Doubters Wrong

43:48 Grant Atkins To Referee The Grand Final

48:47 Still Need To Make Top Four To Win The Premiership

51:28 Hyundai Hybrid Hero Of The Week: St Helens Miracle Win

56:49 Storm Too Strong For The Sharks

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Chris Orr: The Man Who Pioneered The 10-Year NRL Contract

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +0000

On this week's interview, James Graham sits down with leading NRL player agent Chris Orr for a rare look behind the curtain of rugby league’s deal makers. They break down what a player agent really does day-to-day, the art of building a stable of superstars and why the game needs agents in the first place.

From the bold moves behind Jason Taumalolo’s 10-year contract to the story of Valentine Holmes chasing the NFL dream and helping NFL star Jordan Mailata along the way, Chris shares the strategies, risks and wild negotiations that shape the sport!

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0:00 The Different Roles Of A Player Agent

18:01 Chris’ Rugby League Journey

21:49 Building A Stable Of Superstars

24:50 Negotiating Deals With Parents

31:39 The NRL Scouting Combine

39:30 Dealing With Players Coming Off Contract

45:10 Why Do We Need Player Agents?

50:30 Player Agent Power At NRL Clubs

54:34 Should Agents Be Allowed To Manage Players & Coaches?

1:03:50 A.I & Rugby League

1:11:33 Jason Taumalolo’s 10-Year Contract

1:25:31 Valentine Holmes’ NFL Deal

1:29:00 NFL Supertsar Jordan Mailata

1:35:57 Dealing With NFL Clubs Compared To NRL Clubs

1:40:35 Which NRL Players Would Make Good Agents?

1:43:05 Rapid Growth Of NRLW

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Marky Mark's GONE, Tino Picks Australia & The Facts That Prove Nathan Cleary's Greatness Is Understated!

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham, Wade Graham and Charlie White are in-studio ahead of a massive weekend of finals footy. They boys Mark Nawaqanitawase’s return to rugby union, debate Tino Fa'asuamaleaui choosing the Kangaroos over Samoa, we preview both Prelim Finals and explain why Nathan Cleary’s brilliance is still somehow underrated!

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0:00 Ready’s ASICS Sponsorship

3:03 “James Graham Doubles Down….”

4:33 NRL IN LAS VEGAS GIVEAWAY!

7:25 Mark Nawaqanitawase Back To Rugby Union

23:17 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui Picks Kangaroos Over Samoa

29:28 Kangaroos Number 1: Teddy, Edwards or Walsh?

35:21 Channel 7 Win Rugby League World Cup TV Rights

39:12 2017 World Cup Final: Jimmy v Wade

42:00 Storm v Sharks Preview

59:28 Ronaldo Mulitalo & The Ron-DAWG!

1:08:10 Storm v Sharks Predictions

1:14:32 The Greatness Of Nathan Cleary Is Understated!

1:18:00 Broncos v Panthers Preview

1:30:22 Broncos v Panthers Predictions

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Disappointing Dogs, Manly Fumbles Tommy Turbo's New Contract & The Media Sprint Goes Next Level!

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham, Gorden Tallis and Charlie White rip into a massive second week of NRL Finals action including the perfect Panthers resounding win over the Bulldogs, the Sharks upset over the Minor Premiers the Raiders, plus, Jimmy fires back after an article over his commentary, the Media Sprint goes into overdrive and Manly fumbles Tom Trbojevic’s contract!

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0:00 Pre-Show Jersey Dribble

3:37 Jimmy Responds To News Article

17:01 Perfect Panthers Perfect Performance

37:35 Media Sprint Goes Next Level

45:17 Reed Mahoney’s Bulldogs Exit

55:34 Hyundai Hybrid Hero Finals Week 2

1:01:09 Manly Mismanage Tom Trbojevic’s New Contract

1:10:30 Disgusting English Food

1:16:01 Gordie Running Water For Kangaroos?

1:17:53 Instant Classic: Sharks Knock Out The Raiders

1:32:09 The Finals Schedule: Does A Sunday Prelim Matter?

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Part 2 | Unpacking Rugby League's Biggest & Spiciest Rivalries

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +0000

The week on The Bye Round James Graham is re-joined Michael Chammas and Charlie White continue our deep dive into the most personal feuds rugby league has ever seen. Today's episode unpacks the bad blood between Jason Taylor and Robbie Farah, we looking into the feud between referee Bill Harrigan & the Raging Bull Gorden Tallis, plus Jimmy opens up on the St Helens and Wigan hatred!

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0:00 Jason Taylor vs. Robbie Farah

20:40 Ricky Stuart vs. Trent Robinson=

28:16 Gorden Tallis v Bill Harrigan

36:21 Billy Slater vs. Aaron Woods

49:50 St Helens vs. Wigan

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Victor Radley's Uncertain Roosters Future, Stephen Crichton's Miracle Comeback & Hilarious Footy Camp Pranks!

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Michael Chammas and Charlie White for a jam-packed episode ahead of week two of the NRL finals.

The boys breaks down a stacked week; the Media 100-metre sprint during Grand Final week is officially on, Justin Holbrook lands the Knights gig, Victor Radley’s future at the Roosters is up in the air, the AFL splashes $5-million on Snoop Dogg, plus, a full preview of both Semi-Final clashes!

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0:00 “Humble Kid From Paddington”

4:41 Jimmy Accidentally Texting Phil Gould

9:00 The Media 100M Sprint Is Happening!

10:43 Tom Birmingham From Hello Sport Joins Us!

14:27 The Mechanic Of The Sprint

17:44 Message Of The Week: Suspensions During Finals

19:10 Win A Trip To Las Vegas NRL

20:30 Justin Holbrook New Knights Head Coach

29:52 The Victor Radley Situation

48:00 AFL Paying Snoop Dogg $5-Million

54:03 Bulldogs vs. Panthers Semi-Final Preview

1:01:56 Sunday Arvo Prelim Final: Good Or Bad?

1:04:39 Raiders vs. Sharks Semi-Final Preview

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Controversy, Carnage & Clutch Plays: Dissecting A Wild Week of NRL Finals Footy!

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000

After one of the most incredible weekend of finals footy, ever played, James Graham is joined by Charlie White to unpack all the drama from week one of the finals. From the Broncos miracle win in Canberra, the Panthers win in tough conditions, the Sharks impressive victory over the Roosters and the Bulldogs brave performance against the Storm, the boys unpack it all!

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0:00 The Media Grand Final Sprint

5:18 Instant Classic: Broncos Win Greatest Final Ever

20:43 Poor Refereeing Performance

30:34 Pat Carrigan Suspension

34:21 Michael Maguire’s Reynolds Dilemma

43:17 Are The Raiders Cooked?

45:08 Broncos Vindicated In Brining In Madge?

46:57 Sharks Impressive Win Over The Roosters

51:48 Sam Walker Criticism Unfair?

53:28 Hyundai Hybrid Hero

56:43 Are The Bulldogs Cooked?

1:08:31 Bulldogs Panthers Sunday Blockbuster

1:13:08 Billy Walters ACL Injury News

1:18:02 Warriors Can Win The Comp In 2026

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Part 1 | Unpacking The NRL's Biggest Personal & Spiciest Rivalries!

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +0000

The week on The Bye Round James Graham is joined Michael Chammas and Charlie White to dive head-first into the most personal feuds rugby league has ever seen. From legendary coaching clashes between Wayne Bennett vs Craig Bellamy, to the media wars of Phil “Buzz” Rothfield vs Danny Weidler, no grudge is off-limits!

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0:00 Wayne Bennett vs. Craig Bellamy

18:30 Buzz Rothfield vs. Danny Weidler

41:20 Luke Keary vs. Russell Crowe

50:37 Sam Burgess vs. James Graham

1:14:14 Benji Marshall vs. Tim Sheens

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Toby Sexton's Back, Lockyer’s London Takeover, Full Finals Preview & Jimmy Learning To Ride A Bike At 40?

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Gorden Tallis and Charlie White ahead of a blockbuster opening weekend of finals footy. It's Jimmy's 40th Birthday and he reveals what he's learning to do even at this stage in his life. Plus, the boys discuss the huge news out of the Bulldogs with Toby Sexton returning to the team, plus, Darren Lockyer's takeover of Rugby League in London, Mal Meninga's Perth wobbles and we preview every game of week one of the finals.

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0:00 Jimmy’s 40th Birthday

10:16 MOTW: Is James Tedesco The Roosters Greatest Ever Player?

13:41 Darren Lockyer’s London Broncos Takeover

20:54 Clubs Spending PNG Money Early Just Incase

28:50 Mal Meninga Having Second Thoughts About Perth Bears?

40:57 Rule Change Idea - 7 Tackle Set

42:28 Taylan May Signs Extension With Tigers

44:01 Swearing In Post-Match Interviews

48:03 Finals Predictions Based On “Feelings”

50:00 Storm v Bulldogs Preview

58:58 Warriors v Panthers Preview

1:03:28 Sharks v Roosters Preview

1:05:46 Raiders vs. Broncos

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Nicho Hynes' Bizarre Suspension Backflip, Injury Carnage & Are The Panthers The 'Real' Premiership Favourties?

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Charlie White to breakdown the biggest topics from the weekend of rugby league. We dive into Nicho Hynes’ suspension backflip, dissect the injury carnage ahead of the first week of the finals, Jimmy brings out his Premiership Pyramid, which teams will rise the most of the bottom nine next season and we ask the question; are the Panthers the 'real' Premiership favourites?

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0:00 Jimmy The Flapper

4:27 Jimmy’s 40th Birthday

6:28 The Dragons Struggles

10:25 Dolphins Season That Could’ve Been

12:10 Storm Injury Crisis

18:56 Bulldogs Woeful Attack

28:30 Should All The Games In Round 27 Be Played At The Same Time?

33:30 Nicho Hynes Suspension Backflip

46:32 Do The Wahs Have Any Chance Against The Pahs?

52:13 Broncos & Raiders Lineup Dilemmas

1:01:44 Instant Classic: DCE’s Last Hurrah At Manly

1:08:13 Which Bottom 9 Team Will Rise The Most In 2026?

1:10:49 Knights Get The Wooden Spoon

1:14:42 Jimmy’s Premiership Pyramid

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The Fan Roundtable #3 Finals Edition | Bulldogs, Raiders, Broncos & Panthers!

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +0000

The Fan Roundtable is back, for its third edition and this time it's all about finals footy! Jimmy is joined by Tim Williams to discuss the rise of the Raiders to the Minor Premiership in season 2025. Liam Daly discusses the Broncos off-field issues and if that will halt the club from winning a Premiership this year. And finally, Mitchell Farag shares his thoughts on the Panthers chances of winning a 5th straight Premiership, this time creating history and potentially winning it from outside the top four!

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0:00 Most Exciting Finals Series Of All Time?

13:31 Who’s Making Up The Numbers?

20:21 Raiders Incredible Year

32:36 Panthers Mixed Season

41:15 Off-Field Issues Halt Broncos Premiership Chances?

47:46 Lachlan Galvin & The Bulldogs

54:40 Should The Minor Premier Be Rewarded More?

1:01:57 Grand Final Predictions

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Broncos Off-Field Issues, The Real Premiership Contenders & The Dragons Identity Crisis!

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000

It’s the final round of the regular season and James Graham is joined by The Raging Bull himself, Gorden Tallis. They break down who the real Premiership contenders are in 2025, throw out some early Grand Final predictions, and react to the big talking points of the week including; from Gehamat Shibasaki being dropped, to the bizarre story of Reece Walsh drinking toilet water, the race for the Knights coaching gig heats up as the the Dragons’ legacy status comes under question.

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0:00 Coach Tallis & The Ashes

6:59 Jimmy’s Introduction To Rugby League Aged 8

11:11 The Real Premiership Contenders In 2025

19:02 Early Grand Final Predictions

23:27 Gehamat Shibasaki Dropped

27:40 Reece Walsh Drinking Toilet Water

35:40 Race For Knights Coaching Gig

45:14 Shake Up At The Dragons

57:55 Resting Players For The Bigger Picture

59:53 Round 27 Preview

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We Were Wrong About The Raiders, Knights Get Rejected & Why The NRL Must Keep Mark Nawaqanitawase!

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Charlie White to review all the action from the penultimate round in the 2025 NRL season. On the show, the boys admit they were wrong about the Canberra Raiders, we continue the big debate around resting players and whether it hurts the integrity of the game. Plus, we unpack the Eels upset over the Warriors, the Roosters’ 40 unanswered points against the Storm and why the NRL must do everything to keep Mark Nawaqanitawase in the code!

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0:00 We Were Wrong About The Raiders!

7:05 Raiders ‘Easy’ Path To The Grand Final

13:54 MOTW: Is The NRL Losing Integrity By Allowing Players To Be Rested?

22:09 Plenty To Play In Every Game Of Round 27

27:56 Willie Peters Rejects The Newcastle Knights

41:17 Instant Classic: Eels Upset The Warriors

47:09 Roosters Score 40-Unanswered Points Against Storm

53:22 We Must Keep Mark Nawaqanitawase In The NRL!

1:00:34 Perth Bears Backroom Staff Disaster

1:05:09 Cam Murray Rules Himself Out Of Kangaroos Tour

1:07:34 Wild Card Weekend Possibility

1:12:23 Elliot Whitehead Retires From Rugby League

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The 10 Biggest NRL Stories That Defined The Last Decade (Part 2) w/ Michael Chammas

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0000

The NRL has never just been about what happens on the field. Behind every win, loss or draw lies a story of politics, loyalty, betrayal, and survival. These are the stories that often shape the game more than the scoreboard ever could. In this special two-part series, James Graham, Michael Chammas & Charlie White unpack the moments of chaos, controversy and power plays that defined the last ten years.

These aren’t just headlines. They’re the moments that changed careers, redefined clubs, and altered the course of rugby league history!

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0:00 Recapping Part One

1:35 Cooper Cronk Leaves The Storm & Joins The Roosters

19:47 No Fault Stand Down Policy

41:14 DCE Leaves Manly

1:00:29 Shane Flanagan De-Registered By NRL

1:10:02 Honourable Mentions

1:11:35 Jarryd Hayne Chases NFL Dream

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Knights Axe O'Brien, Panthers Make The Ultimate Flex & Is Craig Bellamy Australia's Greatest Sporting Coach?

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham and Charlie White are back for another Mid-Week Matters, diving into the biggest NRL talking points! This week, the boys debate the Panthers’ bold call to rest 16 players, the fallout from Adam O’Brien’s sacking at Newcastle, Who takes over the Knights? And What does it mean for Kalyn Ponga’s future? Plus, we celebrate Craig Bellamy’s 600th game by asking, is he Australia’s greatest sporting coach?

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0:00 Brandon Smith Statement

4:00 We Don’t Want The Regular Season To End

8:03 MOTW: Panthers Rest 16 Players - Agree or Disagree?

17:46 Will Other Teams Rest Players In Round 27?

21:44 Adam O’Brien Parts Ways With Newcastle

24:58 Who’s Next For Knights Coaching Gig

38:48 Kalyn Ponga’s NRL Future With The Knights

42:46 David Fifita All But Done Deal At South Sydney

46:00 Perth Bears New GM Of Football

55:40 Craig Bellamy’s 600th NRL Game

1:02:00 Round 26 Preview

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Mudgee Miracle, Wide Open Race For The 8 & Is Stephen Crichton A Protected Species?

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham welcomes the one and only Buzz Rothfield for a blockbuster Round 25 review. The boys unpack Des Hasler’s Titans exit, Josh Hannay’s massive challenge to turn the club around relive the Miracle in Mudgee and Things heat up when Jimmy and Buzz clash over whether Stephen Crichton is a “protected species!"

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The 10 Biggest NRL Stories That Defined The Last Decade (Part 1) w/ Michael Chammas

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0000

These aren’t just headlines. They’re the moments that changed careers, redefined clubs, and altered the course of rugby league history!

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0:00 “Tabloid Graham”

5:28 Sam Burgess Walks Out On The Rabbitohs In 2023

24:40 Ivan Cleary Walks Out On The Tigers For Penrith Return

40:20 Broncos Sack Wayne Bennett, Anthony Seibold Takesover

53:40 How COVID Almost Ruined The NRL

1:08:31 Rise & Fall Of The Bulldogs

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Jimmy Defends The Bulldogs, Tino's Uncertain NRL Future & Is It Time For A Complete Manly Rebuild Not Including The Trbojevics?

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham and Charlie White are back for anothee week of Mid-Week Matters. From Jimmy's first-world problems to Melbourne Storm’s winning formula, the boys cover the biggest stories shaping the NRL this week. They unpack Tino’s NRL future, the state of the Bulldogs and Charlie asks Jimmy an important question; Is it time for Manly to rebuild and cut ties with the Trbojevics? We dust off the Premiership Pyramid and take a deep dive into round 25 of the NRL!

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0:00 The Winter Sads

3:20 The Roundtable Is Back For Season 3

6:10 First World Problems

14:57 MOTW: The Successful Melbourne Storm System

22:05 Tino’s NRL Future - Where Will He End Up?

32:53 State Of The Bulldogs

39:45 Jimmy’s Premiership Pyramid

51:14 The Bottom 9

56:45 The Manly Sea Eagles Rebuild

1:02:11 Round 25 Preview

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Cheese Is Back, Jimmy Fires Up Over Players Diving And Staying Down & Are The Bulldogs Falling Off The Cliff?

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Charlie White and the returning Brandon Smith, as the boys take a look back at all the action from Round 24 in the NRL. Cheese opens up on the last few weeks, Jimmy rages over players taking a dive, staying down and milking penalties, plus, we discuss Payne Haas' defection to Samoa and what it means for the International game and State of Origin! All that plus much much more.

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0:00 Cheese Is Back!

4:00 Why Do Dummy-Halves Throw Forward Passes?

6:20 The Pots Go Off!

9:10 Breaking Bread Podcast Reaction

11:05 Our Printer Is Still Stuffed

17:30 Tigers Secure Most Wins In A Season Since 2019

21:55 Is Anthony Seibold’s Time Up At Manly?

32:45 Jimmy’s Pissed Off With Players Laying In The Ruck

40:50 Did Harry Grant Dive?

48:20 Which Potential NRL Coaching Role Is Best?

54:50 Race For The Top 8

58:41 Cam McIness ACL Injury

1:01:50 Instant Classic: Battle Of Brisbane

1:05:45 Wahs Controversial Win Over Dragons

1:08:50 Samoa Pledges Allegiance To Samoa

1:17:13 Tino To Re-Join Melbourne?

1:19:23 Bulldogs Falling Off A Cliff?

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Breaking Bread | Willie Mason & Stuart Fielden Make Peace 19-Years After Infamous Punch

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0000

In 2006, the rugby league world stopped for a moment when tempers flared and fists flew between Kangaroos enforcer Willie Mason and Great Britain powerhouse Stuart Fielden during a fiery international test at the Sydney Football Stadium. Now, for the first time in 19 years, the two men sit face-to-face to revisit the tackle, the punch, the headlines and everything that came after. This unfiltered conversation dives into the truth behind the infamous clash, the personal and professional fallout and whether time really heals all wounds.

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0:00 The Build Up

13:00 Potential Boxing Fight

18:30 The Fallout

28:05 Playing On After Being KO’d

31:48 Almost Joining The Bulldogs & Roosters

40:00 Leaving Bradford Bulls

44:06 The Fall Of Bradford In The 00’s
56:46 Current State Of Super League

1:07:39 When Jimmy Faced Stuart In 2003 & 2004

1:19:38 Stuart’s Dream Spine

1:22:09 Jimmy’s 3 Questions

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Tino’s Big Money Dilemma, Super League Expansion Disaster & Do The Bulldogs Have Enough Fire Power?

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Jimmy Graham is joined by Charlie White ahead of a blockbuster weekend of footy. And as the finals near closer, we ask the Burning Questions for some of the Premiership contenders including; Are The Storm Lacking Killer Instinct? Do The Bulldogs Have Enough Fire Power? Are The Raiders Too Inexperienced To Win The Comp?

Plus, Jimmy shares his thoughts on Tino Fa'asuamaleaui's big money dilemma and he tees-off on the disaster Super League expansion vote! All that and much much more!

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0:00 Jimmy’s Surgery

4:00 Mixed Gender Baby Showers

9:45 MOTW: Is R360 Really A Threat To The NRL?

23:19 Super League Expansion Disaster

31:54 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui To Test Open Market

40:31 Stephen Crichton’s Aura

43:35 Burning Question: Do The Bulldogs Have Enough Fire Power?

46:52 BQ: Are The Raiders Too Inexperienced To Win The Premiership?

48:32 BQ: Are The Storm Lacking Killer Instinct?

52:00 BQ: Will The Panthers Be Too Tired To Go All The Way?

54:11 Manly Old Boys Turn On Anthony Seibold

57:29 Make Jimmy Laugh

59:22 Jason Demetriou Set To Get PNG Coaching Gig

1:03:31 Round 24 Preview

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Injury Carnage, Top 8 Still Wide Open & Jimmy's Theory On Why The Panthers Are Causing Headaches At NRL HQ!

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Jimmy Graham is joined by leading rugby league journalist Brent Read to dissect all the action from Round 23 in the NRL. Despite only 4 weeks remaining in the regular season, the makeup of the top 8 is still wide open as Jimmy and Ready attempt to make sense of who will be on holidays come September and who's in with a chance of Premiership glory. We look at the Broncos injury crisis, Mitch Moses sprays teammate Tallyn da Silva, the success of the Raiders continues & Jimmy shares his theory on why the Panthers greatness is causing headaches at NRL HQ

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0:00 The Race For The 8 Taking Shape

13:43 Panthers Greatness Causing Headaches At NRL HQ

22:06 The Success Of The Raiders In 2025

28:00 What’s Causing So Many Injuries In The NRL?

37:20 Broncos Injury Crisis

45:10 Rabbitohs Win SpoonBowl Over Titans

52:50 Instant Classic: Eels Win & Moses Sprays Teammate

1:00:15 Todd Payten Under immense Pressure??

1:01:50 The Next NRL Head Coaches In Waiting

1:08:10 Bulldogs Finally Win In The Rain

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Team Of The 21st Century Draft 2000-2025 w/ Buzz Rothfield

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the ultimate rugby league draft on! Jimmy is joined by Phil “Buzz” Rothfield and Charlie White as the trio go head-to-head picking their Team of the 21st Century with only players from 2000 to 2025 being eligible.

From Immortals and icons to modern-day freaks, no player is off the table as each drafter builds their dream 1–17. Who drafts the greatest team? Who makes the boldest call? And who gets left heartbroken? This is rugby league nostalgia and footy nerd heaven. Let the drafting begin.

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Premiership Pyramid Returns, Des Hasler's Coaching Lifeline & Are Souths Or Parra In A Better Spot Long Term?

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Jimmy and Charlie are back for another edition of Mid-Week Matters are we the rip into the biggest talking points in rugby league! After sacking their respective coaches mid-season last year Jimmy is asked which team is in a better spot long-term; the Bunnies or the Eels? We talk the coaches under the most pressure as whispers of a massive change on the Gold Coast! Plus, the Pacific Championships are back & Jimmy dusts off the Premiership Pyramid for a fresh shake-up!

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0:00 Independent Always

3:26 MOTW: Who’s In A Better Spot Souths or Eels?

8:44 Could Frank Ponisi Become A NRL Head Coach?

13:19 Coaches Under Most Pressure

18:44 Des Hasler Might’ve Saved His Job At The Titans

23:28 Make Charlie Laugh - 1997 Crawl

31:02 Pacific Championships Are Back!

35:55 Jimmy’s Premiership Pyramid

42:01 Tom Trbojevic Returns To Fullback

47:03 Which NRL Club Has The Bleakest Future?

50:24 Smelling Salts Outlawed In The NFL

1:02:53 Round 23 Preview

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Trainer Mind Games, Bizarre Hand Gesture Drama & Could Another Sydney Club Rocket Into The Top 4?

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Cheese is back in with Jimmy to discuss a monster weekend of NRL footy, as we edge closer to the finals series. The boys chat the upsets across the board with 3 of the top 4 teams going down as another Sydney club rockets into top four contention from out of no where! Plus, we discuss the aftermath to the Tigers win, the Panthers trainer drama and is the pressure getting to Todd Payten at the Cowboys?

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0:00 International Union v International League

6:14 Round 22 Hosted Pots Review

7:48 Tigers Upset The Bulldogs

18:39 Sharks Rocket Into Top 4 Contention

21:38 Instant Classic: Panthers EPIC GP Win Over Titans

30:50 Broncos Smash The Injury-Riddled Bunnies

37:00 Dolphins Last Gasp Win Over Wahs

40:27 Dragons Upset The Raiders

45:06 Stephen Crichton High Tackle

48:06 Todd Payten Under Immense Pressure

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Bulldogs Icon: Terry Lamb

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 23:11:35 +0000

This week's edition of The Bye Round interview show, James Graham sits down with the legendary Terry Lamb. A Bulldogs icon, Premiership winner and one of rugby league’s most beloved characters, "Baa' opens up on his career and shares some cracking stories along the way!

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0:00 Old School Rugby League Culture

5:40 Gus Gould The Bus Driver

7:40 Rugby League Culture These Days

8:42 Losing The 1994 Grand Final

10:40 Winning The 1995 Premiership

20:01 Playing On One More Year

21:53 Post-Season Trip To Hawaii After GF Win

23:51 Winning The Dally M & Wooden Spoon At Wests

30:20 Arriving At Belmore In 1984

34:47 Winning The 1988 Premiership

35:30 Not Playing In The 1985 Grand Final

38i:20 Bulldogs Rivalry With Parramatta

40:21 Return Of Kangaroos Tour This Year

42:01 1986 Kangaroos Tour

49:59 Baa’s Style Of Play

52:46 349 Or 350 First Grade Games?

54:25 Baa’s Infamous Field Goal Story

56:37 Coaching Career

57:43 OAM Medal

59:02 Jimmy’s 4 Questions

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NRL Legend Greg Inglis Previews Lachie Galvin Cup, Shares Stern Advice For Reece Walsh & Reveals He Was Almost Lost To Union?

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Jimmy Graham & Charlie White are joined by special guest rugby league legend Greg Inglis to preview a massive round 22 in the NRL! It's a special round for G.I as it marks the very first Stick With It Initiative, a powerful mental health campaign which will see NRL players sporting that message on strapping tape over the next month. G.I talks through how he overcome his own personal battles and how this new initiative plans to help eliminate suicide.

Plus, the boys preview every game of Round 22 including the Lachie Galvin Cup!

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0:00 Greg Inglis’ Stick With It Initiative

18:20 Jimmy’s Nightmare Trip To Melbourne

23:29 Ryan Papenhuyzen To R360?

29:56 Contract Offers From Union, NFL & AFL

34:03 Selwyn Cobbo Back Into Broncos Lineup

39:09 Does Reece Walsh Need To “Grow Up?”

47:22 Daniel Anderson Signs With Dragons

50:52 Round 22 Preview

1:06:23 NRLW Magic Round

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Munster The Perth Bears Marquee, Pressure On The Wahs & Cheese Makes Hilarious Panthers Comparison

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham & Brandon Smith are back in to dissect all the action from Round 21 in the NRL! The boys discuss the Eels major upset of the Broncos, the Panthers surge towards the top four which leads to a very funny Cheese-ism, plus, is Cam Munster set to become the Perth Bears marquee? Jimmy switches codes and tees-off on the Wallabies and are the Roosters listening closely to the podcast? Find out and plenty more on this edition of the Jam & Cheese Show!

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0:00 Roosters Listening To Jam & Cheese

5:25 Storm Roosters Recap

12:38 Cam Munster To The Perth Bears?

19:38 Bulldogs Thump Manly

27:55 Panthers Surging Towards Top 4

32:58 Is The Pressure Getting To The Wahs?

35:59 Rabbitohs In Battle For Spoon

45:30 Instant Classic: Eels Major Upset Over Broncos

53:46 Jimmy Tees-Off On The Wallabies

1:00:00 Ray French Tribute

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Triumphs, Turmoil & Trophies | The 10-Year NRL Ladder (2015-2025)

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000

In this special edition of The Bye Round, we dive deep into the NRL 10-Year Ladder (2015–2025) to uncover which club has truly been the benchmark, both on and off the field. James Graham is joined Michael Chammas & Charlie White to dissect every team’s decade-long journey: the highs, the heartbreaks, the rebuilds and the boardroom chaos. From dynasties built to clubs in constant crisis, we ask the big question, which NRL club is actually being run the best? It's a decade of drama packed into one brutally honest episode.

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0:00 The 10-Year Ladder Explained

4:50 17th Place

15:33 16th Place

23:15 15th Place

34:01 14th Place

45:35 13th Place

57:48 12th Place

1:00:15 11th Place

1:03:15 10th Place

1:06:19 9th Place

1:08:44 8th Place

1:15:25 7th Place

1:20:02 6th Place

1:22:55 5th Place

1:26:24 4th Place

1:28:39 3rd Place

1:32:25 2nd Place

1:36:26 1st Place

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Pyramid Of Premiership Contenders, Unique Footy Haircuts & Jimmy Shares Hilarious Des Hasler Stories

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Charlie White to discuss all the biggest topics of the week in the world of rugby league. On the show today, Jimmy reveals his Pyramid of Premiership contenders as we edge closer to the finals, plus, the boys discuss International Eligibility following Kevin Walters being named Kangaroos coach. We react to new Bulldogs recruit Angus Bowen’s haircut and Jimmy shares some cracking stories about his former coach and milestone man Des Hasler ahead of his 500th NRL game as coach!

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0:00 “Bog Standard” & Viennetta Ice Cream

2:40 RockBuster For Beer Footy Food Festival Tickets

8:29 Angus Bowen Haircut

10:53 Message Of The Week - Forward Pass Rule

17:55 The Pyramid Of Premiership Contenders

27:00 Josh Papali’i Could Backflip On Move To England

30:52 Todd Payten Pressure Gauge

34:55 Kevin Walters Named Kangaroos Coach

43:54 Trbojevic Brothers Set To Re-Sign With Manly

45:49 Stick With It Initiative

47:06 Round 21 Preview Part 1

53:38 Jimmy’s Hilarious Des Hasler Stories

1:01:40 Round 21 Preview Part 2

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Des Hasler’s Shower Blow Up, Controversial Refereeing Decisions & Wahs Miracle Play Cements Top 4 Spot!

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham & Brandon Smith are back in to dissect all the action from Round 20 in the NRL, which included four nail-biting finishes! Plus the boys discuss Des Hasler's bizarre shower blow up, controversial refereeing decisions and the perplexing contract for new Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters. All that and plenty more on this edition of the Jam & Cheese Show!

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0:00 Australia’s Next Top Model

3:10 Why Cheese Wants To Play Again This Season

7:08 18th Man Conditioning Sessions Mid-Game

12:08 Wests Tigers Avoid The Wooden Spoon

18:55 Des Hasler Shower Blow Up

26:40 Melbourne Storm’s Controversial Penalties

37:17 Kevin Walters To Coach The Kangaroos

42:30 Warriors Last Gasp Win Over The Knights

49:03 Controversial Refereeing Decisions

54:19 Dolphins Dismantle The Cowboys

1:01:25 Jimmy & Cheese Call For Dragons To Back Flanno

1:06:40 Raiders All But Seal Minor Premiership

1:09:06 Sharks Into Top 8

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Footy's True Bad Boy: John Elias

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000

In today's episode of The Bye Round, James Graham sits down with one of rugby league’s most controversial figures, John Elias. Once a rising star in the game, Elias lived a double life that saw him walk the line between footy fame and the criminal underworld.

Elias opens up like never before about his turbulent journey; from the highs of his playing days, the temptations that led him astray, and the consequences of living a life fuelled by secrecy and risk.

Raw, honest, and at times confronting, strap in for a conversation that pulls no punches.

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More Dramas At The Knights, Dylan Brown Dropped & NRL Superstars Could Join Kalyn Ponga In Rebel Rugby Comp!

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Brandon Smith, Charlie White & Sydney Morning Herald's Michael Chammas are in-studio for a different edition of Mid-Week Matters. The boys dive deep into the big topics of the week including the drama at the Newcastle Knights, Kalyn Ponga's future, the rebel rugby competition that will send fear into every NRL club, plus, Dylan Brown dropped by the Eels and Lachlan Galvin back IN for the Bulldogs. All that plus the boys preview the weekend of footy ahead!

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0:00 Cheese Reviews New NRL Video Game

4:30 Newcastle Knights In Crisis

18:19 More NRL Superstars Could Join Rugby Rebel Comp

24:45 Eels Drop Dylan Brown

30:50 Lachlan Galvin IN, Toby Sexton OUT

39:45 Reece Walsh Sprays Kotoni Staggs

43:36 Round 20 Preview

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James Graham Confused With Lachlan Galvin Axing, Coaching Merry-Go-Round & Is Brian To’o A Top 3 Winger All-Time?

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham & Brandon Smith are back for another edition of Jam & Cheese show. The boys look back at the round of footy, with Jimmy admitted he is confused by the Lachlan Galvin axing. Plus, Cheese reckons he knows who is the next Kangaroos coach, NRL TV rights deal, we get an update on Cheese's latest injury, plus we ask if Brian To'o already a top 3 winger all-time?

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0:00 Cheese Injury Update

4:06 Jimmy’s Emotional Week

9:25 Dragons Reunion Dramas

18:49 Cheese Playing For Cook Islands?

21:48 NRL TV Rights Deal

23:48 Kangaroos Still Don’t Have A Coach

31:34 Coaching Merry-Go-Round

38:30 Lachlan Galvin Dropped

52:09 Nico Hynes & Toby Rudolf’s BIG Moments

57:90 Roosters Win Over Dragons

59:25 Wahs Thump The Tigers

1:02:42 Instant Classic: Panthers Win Battle Of The West

1:06:31 Is Brian To’o A Top 3 All-Time Winger

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Post-Origin Report Card - Rating Every NRL Team’s 2025 Season So Far!

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Charlie White for a special edition of The Bye Round Podcast, it’s the Post Origin report card. Jimmy & Charlie rate each NRL club’s 2025 season so far; what’s gone right? What’s gone wrong? And what does the future hold? Plus, Jimmy shares some of his bold predictions for the backend of the season.

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0:00 Whole Of Game Rating

7:11 Gold Coast Titans

17:18 South Sydney Rabbitohs

26:29 Parramatta Eels

34:44 Wests Tigers

49:10 Newcastle Knights

56:39 North Queensland Cowboys

1:02:40 St George Illawarra Dragons

1:05:53 Cronulla Sharks

1:10:33 Sydney Roosters

1:15:38 Manly Sea Eagles

1:19:15 Dolphins

1:21:05 Penrith Panthers

1:26:14 Brisbane Broncos

1:29:28 New Zealand Warriors

1:31:44 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs

1:34:58 Melbourne Storm

1:36:40 Canberra Raiders

1:39:49 Grand Final + Dally M Predictions

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State Of Origin Game 3 Review!

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith for a massive State Of Origin Game 3 review! We look at what went right for QLD & wrong for NSW. Plus, talk about the heroic performances from QLD & unpack just how bad this loss is for NSW!

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Jimmy Reacts To Bulldogs Capitulation, Unfair Galvin Criticism & Does Cleary Need To Dominate Origin To Be The GOAT?

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Charlie White for another edition of Mid-Week Matters! The boys discuss Cheese's unfortunate injury in his first game back, share their final thoughts on the Origin decider, review round 17 in the NRL including the Tigers snapping their 6-game losing streak. Plus, Jimmy defends the Bulldogs & calls out the unfair criticism of Lachlan Galvin.

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0:00 Cheese Injury

9:00 MOTW - Raiders For The Spoon?

14:05 Jimmy Completed Hyrox

19:22 Jimmy’s Jersey Chair

22:00 State Of Origin Preview

27:40 Origin Coaching The Loneliest Place On Earth

35:15 Pressure On Nathan Cleary

41:45 Tigers Get A Win!

50:10 Is The NRL A 10-Team Race To The Premiership?

53:25 Instant Classic: Bulldogs Capitulate Against The Broncos

1:09:49 - NRLW Needs Its Own CEO

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Our MEGA State of Origin Decider Preview With Gorden Tallis!

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by QLD Maroons legend Gorden Tallis for a mega preview of the State Of Origin Decider! Can QLD pull off the unthinkable after losing the opening game? Or will NSW seal the series in front of their home fans? Which players will standup for their state most? And what will the newspaper headlines be come Thursday morning? It's all answered right here!

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0:00 The Pressure Of A Decider

7:44 Impact Of Weather Conditions

10:48 Origin Officiating

13:40 QLD Team Selections

22:43 Return Of Josh Papali’i

34:35 NSW Keep Same 17

38:59 How Do QLD Shutdown NSW?

40:19 Latrell Mitchell

43:47 Which Coach Is Under More Pressure?

47:28 Newspaper Headline Come Thursday Morning

49:59 The Kickoff Debate

51:48 Winning The Collision

55:11 Predictions

56:13 What’s Gordie Like Watching Origin?

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Shambolic Wests Tigers, NRL Club Makes ‘Worst Mistake Ever’ & Is Cheese BACK Playing In The NRL?

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham and the Hectic Cheese, Brandon Smith are back in the studio for another edition of the Jam & Cheese show! The boys tackle all the latest Origin news ahead of The Decider, discuss the shambles at the Wests Tigers, discuss if the Sydney Roosters are making the 'worst mistake ever' over the reported signing of DCE, plus, is Cheese back playing in the NRL in Round 18? All that and so much more!

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0:00 Is Cheese Playing This Weekend?

9:01 RUNIT Straight Challenge

18:43 QLD Origin Team Selections

29:34 NSW Origin Team Selections

31:59 Wests Tigers Shambles

40:04 Roosters DCE Deal Labelled ‘Worst Mistake Ever Made’

48:08 Round 18 Preview

59:51 Insta QnA

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Billy Slater’s Bombshell Origin Selection, Tallyn Da Silva Quits Tigers & Plotting The Path To The GF!

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000

The Origin teams are out and Jimmy Graham with Charlie White are here to dissect it all, including; Billy Slater's bombshell decision to include a 26-year-old debutant and the big call to snub Reece Walsh as QLD's number 1. Plus, we ask which Origin coach is under more pressure, react to Tally Da Silva's mid-season move to the Parramatta Eels and we plot the potential path to the Grand Final for one finals bound team!

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0:00 Birthday Celebrations!

4:15 Jimmy’s Nasty Hip Injury

7:45 MOTW - Runit Straight Challenge

12:40 Make Jimmy Laugh

16:06 QLD Make 2 HUGE Changes For Origin Decider

27:49 Origin Eligibility Compared To Other Sports

37:24 No Changes To NSW Blues Origin Team

39:02 Which Origin Coach Is Under More Pressure?

46:26 Tallyn Da Silva Joins The Eels Effective Immediately

1:07:05 Instant Classic: Panthers Win Over The Bulldogs

1:17:28 Plotting The Road To The Grand Final

1:25:09 Rapid Fire Round 17 Review

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The Fan Roundtable #2 | Bulldogs, Tigers & Dragons!

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 19:00:00 +0000

The Fan Roundtable is back, for its second edition! On this edition, Jimmy is joined Hectic Fred to discuss the rise of the Bulldogs in season 2025 and the acquisition of Lachlan Galvin. Lachie Pringle gives us the fan perspective on the dramas at the Wests Tigers that dominated the headlines. And finally, Stephen Gallagher shares his thoughts on the Dragons issues especially around recruitment and retention!

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0:00 Tallyn Da Silva or Api Koroisau?

4:55 Tigers Inability To Hold Onto Junior Talent

9:18 Bulldogs Fans POV On Lachie Galvin

10:51 Reed Mahoney’s Future At The Bulldogs

19:29 Dragons Halves Crisis

23:33 Dragons Recruitment Issues

26:35 Connection Of Bulldogs Players

30:40 Benji Marshall’s Coaching Pedigree

45:32 Does Fred Have Sympathy For Tigers/Dragons Fans?

50:02 The Problem With Merger Clubs

52:36 What’s Holding The Dragons Back?

58:40 Is Shane Flanagan Playing Favourties With Kyle?

1:00:36 Different Recruitment & Retention Strategies

1:12:45 2025 Ladder Predictions

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Tommy Turbo Uncertainty, Wayne Bennett's Next Coaching Gig & Previewing A Blockbuster Round 17!

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Charlie White to preview a blockbuster weekend of footy! The boys dive deep into every game and take a look at the potential ramifications of each result, plus, we chat Wayne Bennett's next coaching gig, Tallyn Da Silva's future & throw up a potentially HUGE player swap deal!

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0:00 Is Jimmy A Middle-Aged Man?

19:55 Charlie’s 30th Birthday

22:00 MOW - Changing The Suspension System

24:05 MOW - Why Teams Get Points For A Bye

26:10 Rosters Changes At The Dragons

35:15 Future Of Tallyn Da Silva

42:27 Turbo’s Comments Over Moving To Centers

48:15 Wayne Bennett PNG Coaching Role?

57:15 Round 17 Preview

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Most Open Premiership Race EVER, Roosters BIG DCE Dilemma & Jimmy Tees-Off On Old Foe Pirate Pete!

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000

This week on the Jam & Cheese Show the boys break down all the action, drama, and talking points from a big Round 16 in the NRL. Cheese gives an important injury update, Jimmy doesn’t hold back as he fires up at Peter FitzSimons over comments around concussion, plus, the Sharks’ slump continues, and the pressure is mounting on Nicho Hynes — could he be dropped? Meanwhile, the Panthers are BACK, the Roosters face a BIG DCE dilemma & we ask is the 2025 NRL Premiership race the most open it has ever been?

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0:00 Cheese Massive Injury Update

5:20 Can A Team Outside The Top 4 Win The Comp?

17:03 Jimmy Tees-Off On Peter FitzSimons

29:10 Sharks Slump Continues/Should Nicho Hynes Be Dropped?

36:00 Panthers Back In Premiership Race

42:11 Storm Golden Point Win Over Souths

47:17 Roosters Dominant Win Over The Cowboys

57:07 Tigers Improving But Not Enough

1:04:55 Eels Win Without Star Players

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The Art Of Rugby League: Jamie Soward

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 19:00:00 +0000

This week on The Bye Round, Jimmy is joined by Premiership-winning playmaker turned mentor Jamie Soward for a no-holds-barred conversation about footy, life, and everything in between.

The boys discuss 2010 Premiership with the Dragons, Sowie's coaching stint in the NRLW, the motivation that fuelled his playing days, his messy Dragons exit and we go inside the mind of one of the sharpest kickers rugby league has seen.

An honest, insightful, and inspiring chat with one of the game’s great thinkers.

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0:00 State Of Origin 2 Recap

5:05 Podcast with Rugby League Guru

11:00 Coaching Career

21:25 Growing The Women’s Game

32:11 Sowie’s Motivation As A Player

37:40 Art Of Kicking In Rugby League

48:40 Sydney Roosters

52:25 Wayne Bennett

58:20 2010 Premiership

1:06:45 Sowie’s Dragons Exit

1:14:20 Penrith Panthers

1:22:50 Modern Day Panthers

1:27:00 Jimmy’s Four Questions

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State Of Origin Game 2 Review

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 23:46:18 +0000

James Graham is joined by Josh Mansour & Brent Read for a massive in depth State Of Origin review! We talk about QLD's incredible win, the NSW comeback, Ashley Klein's performance & look at all the players that stood up in game 2!

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HUGE Coaching Twist At Manly On The Cards, Origin Dead Rubber Debate & Can QLD Square The Series?

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000

On this episode of The Bye Round, James Graham is joined by Charlie White ahead of the HUGE do-or-die Origin II clash between QLD & NSW! The boys preview the big game and the key matchups, plus, the boys review all the action from Round 15 of the NRL!

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0:00 The Bye Round Run Club?

6:53 Messages Of The Week: Bye Points & British Origin

16:56 Origin Preview: QLD Focus

28:08 Big Debate Over Playing Origin ‘Dead Rubbers’

32:24 Origin Preview: NSW Focus

36:54 Instant Classic: Thunderstorm Stops Bunnies Dogs Clash

44:56 Immense Pressure On Manly Coach Anthony Seibold

1:00:04 Dolphins Are Humming!

1:06:22 Siua Wong Controversial Try

1:09:15 Victory Radley Concussion Concerns

1:18:47 Dragons v Sharks Recap

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Beaver: Mega Origin Preview w/ Steve Menzies!

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 23:51:15 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by Steve Menzies to hear some cracking Origin yarns & preview all the action for Game 2!

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00:00 Beaver Is In!

03:40 What is Beaver up to?

08:30 Time Jimmy took on Beaver

10:45 Beaver’s Origin Career

15:30 Origin Bonding Sessions

24:15 Beaver’s Favourite Origin Teammate

28:00 Slater Drops DCE

34:00 QLD Kick Off Tactics

36:45 QLD Pack Reshuffle

37:45 Cam Munster Captain For QLD

41:15 NSW Game Plan

43:00 Steve Menzies x Hyundai Under The Hood

46:45 Key Matchups For Game 2

55:20 Is The Hate In Origin Falling?

58:30 Where Will Game 2 Be Won?

01:02:00 When Steve Nearly Joining Eels

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Ezra Mam’s Controversial Origin Selection, Reed Mahoney’s NRL Future & Tigers’ Dummy-Half Conundrum

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Jimmy Graham is joined by Charlie White ahead of an Origin impacted Round 14 in the NRL. The boys preview the round of footy plus discuss all the big talking points from the week so far including; Aaron Woods' incredible spray aimed at Billy Slater, Ezra Mam's controversial Origin selection, the future of two key Bulldogs playmakers plus the Tigers have a massive conundrum on their hands that has divided the boardroom.

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0:00 Jimmy Is Difficult To Work With

10:17 Message Of The Week - Reed Mahoney Bulldogs Future

19:00 Message Of The Week - St Helens Or Bulldogs?

22:55 Woodsy Calls Billy Slater A Grub

27:55 Ezra Mam Named 18th Man For QLD

36:06 QLD Lineup Reshuffle

44:02 Wests Tigers Dummy Half Conundrum

53:33 Round 15 Preview

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DCE Dropped, Galvin's Perfect Start, Full Round 14 Review & Does QLD Have A Rat?

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith with the boys jumping straight into all the news around the Origin teams for game 2! We look at Galvin's dream start to his Dogs career, talk DCE being dropped & review all the action from an insane round of footy!

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00:00 Kings Birthday

04:00 Cheese's Training

08:30 DCE Dropped!

19:30 Full Origin Teams Reaction

27:30 Jimmy's Mental Health Message

30:20 Scott Sorenson Saved Panthers Season

32:30 Benji Bagging Refs

34:40 Bulldogs Parra Recap

38:30 Instant Classic: Josh Papali'I's Milestone Game

44:00 Adam O'Brien's Boo Mistake

49:50 The Wahs Are Flying!

54:30 The Race For Finals

56:30 Taylan May To Tigers

58:00 Challenge Cup Final

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Grudge Match Of The Decade: Paul Gallen

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 19:00:00 +0000

On this episode of The Bye Round, Jimmy chats with one of the toughest men to ever lace up a boot — Paul Gallen. With his long-awaited grudge match against Sonny Bill Williams just around the corner, Gal opens up on a rivalry 10 years in the making. Why is he still stepping into the ring at 43 years old? Does SBW truly fear him? And what does he make of Sonny’s drug testing accusations?

This one pulls no punches.

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0:00 SBW Fight 10-Years In The Making

7:22 Why Is Gal Fighting At 43-Years-Old?

8:55 Does SBW Fear Gal?

15:47 SBW’s Drug Testing Claims

21:33 Boxing Training

28:55 The Haters & Naysayers

31:15 Post-Footy/Boxing Life

35:55 Does The NRL Need More ‘Trash Talking’?

49:54 2014 Origin Series Win

57:18 Sharks 2016 Premiership Victory

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Jimmy’s Theory On Broncos Struggles, Turbo’s Potential Super League Move & A Massive Raiders Bold Prediction!

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Jimmy Graham is joined by Charlie White ahead of a huge round of footy in the NRL! The boys preview the blockbuster round 14 plus take a look at the biggest topics in the game including; Tom Trbojevic's surprise stance on potential move away from Manly, the front runner for the Kangaroos head coaching job and Jimmy has a theory on why the Broncos continue to struggle!

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0:00 Pre-Show Dribble About Food

9:25 Beer Foot Food Festival

11:28 Tom & Jake Trbojevic Manly Contracts

22:50 New Kangaroos Head Coach Up For Grabs

48:33 Perth Bears CEO Gets Roasted

33:36 Broncos Salary Cap Pressure

43:43 Jimmy’s Theory On Broncos Struggles

57:15 Origin Team Changes For Game II

1:06:01 Round 14 Preview

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Woeful Broncos Keep Getting Worse, The Real Deal Raiders & Cheese Urges Billy Slater To Stick With DCE!

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Jimmy Graham is joined by The Hectic Cheese Brandon Smith for a massive edition of the Jam & Cheese show! The boys dig deep on the footy to come out of round 13 including; the woeful Broncos and how it keeps getting worse for Madge Maguire. Cheese urges Billy Slater to stick with champion halfback DCE for Origin 2, the real deal Canberra Raiders, plus Jimmy reckons he's got a bizarre condition and which retired NRL player decided to finally pull out his wallet and pay for Cheese's birthday dinner?!?!

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0:00 Cheese Intro Takeover!

3:10 Jimmy Has “Face Blindness”

5:34 Cooper Johns Paid For Cheese’s Birthday Dinner

8:33 Broncos Worst Performance Of The Season

24:34 Cheese’s Thoughts On Leniu Kickoff Drama

29:30 Has DCE Played His Last Game For QLD?

34:30 Mitch Barnett ACL Injury

38:25 Instant Classic: Panthers v Eels

39:59 Bunnies Go Down To The Wahs

50:21 The Top 4 Wahs

51:36 Are The Raiders The Real Deal?

58:51 Tigers Almost Miracle Comeback

1:00:08 Bulldogs Teamlist Tuesday

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Rising Bulldogs Star: Jacob Kiraz

Sat, 31 May 2025 19:00:00 +0000

This week on The Bye Round, Jimmy sits down with rising Bulldogs star Jacob Kiraz for an honest and inspiring conversation. From his deep connection with Bulldogs fans to the powerful bond between the players, Kiraz opens up about what makes this Bulldogs squad special.

Plus, they dive into the influence of Lebanese culture in his life and in the locker room, the impact of coach Cameron Ciraldo, the tough years at Canterbury, his State of Origin ambitions, and whether the Bulldogs have what it takes to win the Premiership in 2025.

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0:00 Awkward Starts

3:09 Bulldogs Sign Lachlan Galvin

7:18 State of Origin ambitions

10:13 Calf Injury

11:52 Bulldogs Fans

24:06 Connection Between The Players

31:27 The Lebanese Culture

45:57 Tough Years At The Bulldogs

49:46 NRL Debut

54:10 Cam Ciraldo

1:02:09 Stephen Crichton

1:06:19 2024 NRL Finals

1:07:25 Can The Dogs Win The Premiership In 2025?

1:09:48 Kiraz’s Dream Spine

1:10:40 Jimmy’s 3 Questions

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State Of Origin Game 1 Review Show with Josh Mansour & Brent Read

Thu, 29 May 2025 01:16:07 +0000

The biggest rivalry in Australian sport gets the deep dive it deserves as Jimmy Graham is joined by Brent Read & Josh Mansour to break down every bone-rattling tackle, controversial call, and game-changing play from an epic Origin 1!

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Massive Origin Preview, Why Galvin Won’t Upset Bulldogs Winning Rhythm & Cheese’s Hilarious Prank On Roosters Rookie!

Mon, 26 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000

This week on Jam & Cheese, James Graham and Brandon Smith go deep on all the big talking points in the NRL. The boys weigh in on the Lachlan Galvin saga and his move to the Bulldogs, break down all the talking points from round 12, debate whether the Panthers’ dynasty is officially on the ropes and with Origin just one sleep away the boys preview the massive Origin opener in Brisbane!

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0:00 E-Bikes

4:20 Cheese The Steak Chef

7:25 Lachlan Galvin To Join The Bulldogs

24:50 Josiah Pahulu Signs With The Storm

26:28 Instant Classic: Raiders Upset Win Over The Wahs

31:00 State Of Origin 1 Preview

44:35 Underdogs Dominate Round 12

47:43 Are The Panthers Actually Done?

53:00 Xavier Va’a Debut Try + Cheese Prank

56:14 Jimmy Hated Playing Against Rookies

1:02:40 Cheese Injury Update

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Dual-Code Superstar: Ben Te'o

Sat, 24 May 2025 19:00:00 +0000

This week on The Bye Round, James Graham sits down with NRL Premiership winner & dual-code international Ben Te’o. From their days battling against each other in the NRL to life after football, the two delve into the highs, lows, and lessons of the game. Ben opens up about his unique journey through rugby league and rugby union, what it takes to transition from athlete to coach, plus the boys shares some cracking stories along the way!

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0:00 Ben’s Path To Coaching

3:55 Wayne Bennett

8:50 Technology & Coaching In Rugby League

15:26 Ben’s Toughest Coaching Challenge

19:12 Kevin Walters Sacking At The Broncos

25:45 Ben’s Ultimate Coaching Ambition

27:30 Danny Weidler Feud

29:50 Move To Rugby Union

39:52 French Rugby Union Is Wild

45:45 Playing For The British & Irish Lions Against NZ

52:45 South Sydney 2014 Premiership

1:06:37 Dream Spine + Keebra Park Chat

1:11:18 Jimmy’s 3 Questions

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Lachlan Galvin's Next Destination, The Burgess-Meninga Coaching Duo & Is State Of Origin Lacking Hate?

Wed, 21 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham and Charlie White are back for another edition of Mid-Week Matters, breaking down the biggest headlines shaking up the NRL. The boys dive into the messy fallout from the Tigers’ decision to release rising star Lachlan Galvin — and where he might land next. We unpack the situation at the Broncos with Michael Maguire, plus, could Sam Burgess and Mal Meninga really lead the Perth Bears into the NRL? And with a relatively quiet buildup we ask the question; Does Origin need more hate?

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0:00 Rugby League Fatigue

3:00 Madge & The Broncos Fallout

7:45 Reece Walsh TikTok Punch Video

9:23 Tigers To Release Lachlan Galvin Immediately

15:37 Lachlan Galvin’s Next Destination Will Be _____?

33:15 The Pressure On The Tigers

36:09 Sam Burgess & Mal Meninga Set To Coach Perth Bears

47:57 Does This Year’s Origin Series Need More Hate/Drama?

51:59 Round 12 Preview

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Origin Teams Fallout, The Botched Broncos & The Tigers Galvin Dilemma!

Mon, 19 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Jimmy Graham is joined by Brandon Smith as we react to the Origin selection bombshells and dive into the drama surrounding the Tigers and Lachlan Galvin. The Broncos' form slump is getting serious—what’s gone wrong? We also break down an instant classic between the Bulldogs and Roosters, assess the Knights' disastrous season, and celebrate the Sharks' upset win over the Storm. Packed with opinions, drama, and footy chaos from start to finish.

00:00 Cheese First Days At Bunnies

07:45 Origin Selection Reaction

35:40 Tigers Galvin Saga

38:40 Broncos Slump!

57:30 Instant Classic: Dogs v Roosters

01:05:00 Knights Horrific Season

01:07:30 Sharks Upset Over Storm

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Build A Bear | Building A Realistic Perth Bears Roster

Sat, 17 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Michael Chammas & Charlie White for a very special episode! The guys jump in the roles of head coach, football manager & CEO to put together a realistic side for the Perth Bears expansion. Using true contract worth & who is available we put together a side that could help the Pears reach success in their first year! Let us know your thoughts & who we should of gone after!

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Origin Selection Debate, The Bears Coaching Race & Round 11 Preview!

Wed, 14 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Charlie White as the boys get the latest Origin mail & find out exactly which players are in front for game 1. Plus, we talk the coaching race for the Bears gig, why the Bears should embrace the "Bad News Bears" tag & preview every game of round 11!

00:00 Apartment Noises & Café Gripes

10:35 Las Vegas Is Back

16:25 Bears Coaching Race

24:30 Origin Selection Latest

43:45 Michael Chammas Moses Beef

49:00 Womens Origin & Round 11 Preview

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Cheese The Bunny, Luai's Social Mistake & Is The DCE Saga Killing Manly?

Mon, 12 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith as the boys review all the action from round 10! We talk if the DCE saga is dragging Manly down, the Dogs premiership hopes & debate if Madge is the issue at the Broncos!

0:00 Cheese The Rabbitoh!

08:50 Weekend Of Comebacks

14:43 Storm Thump The Tigers 64-0

20:35 Jarome Luai’s Dad’s Instagram Post

28:33 DCE Saga Continues To Hamper Manly

37:03 Instant Classic: Bulldogs Crazy Comeback Win Over The Raiders

47:48 Latrell Mitchell Masterclass

50:35 Is Madge The Problem At The Broncos?

01:01:33 Titans Comeback Win Over The Knights

01:03:02 Warriors Up Into 2nd Place

01:05:14 Cowboys Panthers 90-Minute Draw

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NSW Coach: Laurie Daley

Sat, 10 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by NSW coach Laurie Daley. Laurie takes us inside his plans for NSW this year, what he will/won't change & how he will be selecting his team for game 1!

00:00 Unusually Quiet Origin Buildup So Far

06:25 Why Loz Took The Job Again

12:10 The ‘Madge’ Environment

17:50 Game 1 At Suncorp Stadium - Advantage or Disadvantage?

21:17 Is The 17 Locked In Yet?

22:48 Selecting The Team On Form

33:25 NSW Captain Jake Trbojevic

40:38 Calling Players Who Don’t Make It

41:49 Dealing With The Media

49:30 Match Officials & The Bunker

53:30 Origin Eligibility Rules

57:15 The Ashes Are Back!

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Cheese Addresses Roosters Exit, Fifita On The Move & Full Round 10 Preview!

Wed, 07 May 2025 06:55:46 +0000

James Graham, Brandon Smith and Charlie White are back this week with plenty to chat about. Cheese talks openly about his future, we unpack the David Fifita rumours, and wonder why Ezra Mam was left out of the team.
There's also the latest on Origin selections, Jacob Preston’s four-match ban, and talk that Sam Burgess could be heading west.

Plus, a full look ahead to Round 10.

00:00 Cheese On The Move

17:23 David Fifita On The Move?

28:00 Ezra Mam Left Out Of Team

36:00 Origin Selection Latest

40:00 Jacob Preston 4 Match Ban

43:00 Sam Burgess Perth Coach?

49:30 Round Preview

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The Panthers Are Back, Golden Point Thrillers & A Massive Magic Round Review!

Mon, 05 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham, Wade Graham & Brent Read are in to unpack an insane weekend of Magic Round footy! We talk the Panthers bounce back win, Jimmy blows up over the Preston suspension, we talk the Broncos mixed form, Origin selection latest & much more!

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A Penrith Legend: Craig Gower

Sun, 04 May 2025 06:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by a true icon of the NRL this week, the one & only Craig Gower! The guys go through Gowie's incredible career from debuting at 19 to captaining the Kangaroos. Gowie has done it all & this is a chat you won't want to miss!

0:00 What’s Gowie Up To These Days?

01:55 Panthers Junior System

07:19 Super League War

11:13 Playing First Grade & For Australia At 19

22:32 The Tough Years At Penrith

26:55 2003 Penrith Panthers Premiership

38:40 2003 Ashes Tour

46:15 The Reason Gowie Left The NRL For Rugby Union

50:14 French Rugby Union

54:37 Playing For Italy

57:05 Move To The London Broncos

01:02:00 Signing With Wayne Bennett At The Knights

01:03:27 Panthers Hall Of Fame

01:05:37 Gowie’s Dream Spine

01:08:02 Jimmy’s 3 Questions

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Magic Round Live Show Special w/ Shane Webcke & Wade Graham!

Sat, 03 May 2025 01:35:55 +0000

Shane Webcke & Wade Graham join James Graham for a mega Magic Round live show all thanks to Maccas! We debate Origin selection, go down memory lane with the boys & talk about why Magic Round is so special!

A huge thank you to Maccas for getting behind this one!

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Massive Magic Round Preview, Sin Bin Solutions & Our Live Show Announcement!

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Wade Graham & Charlie White for our massive Magic Round preview! Wade offers a bold fix for the sin bin saga, we react to David Fifita’s shock axing, and unpack the Fogarty-to-Manly deal. Plus, we preview Women’s Origin Game 1 and unveil our live show at Magic Round plans!

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00:00 Wade Graham Is In

04:30 Live Show Announcement

07:20 Rockbuster

11:20 The Beauty Of Magic Round

19:48 Wade Graham’s Sin Bin Solution

33:40 David Fifita Dropped

46:45 Fogarty Done Deal At Manly

55:30 Women’s Origin Game 1 Preview

58:30 Magic Round Preview Part 1

01:04:00 Bye Round Pot Announcement

01:06:00 Magic Round Preview Part 2

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Sin Bin Insanity, Bulldogs Humbled, Cooked Panthers & The Bears Are Back!

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham & Brandon Smith are in as the boys dive into all the chaos — from the Sin Bin dramas lighting up the NRL to the Bears' bid finally getting rubberstamped. Is Penrith’s season hanging by a thread? Plus, the Bulldogs are humbled, Selwyn Cobbo's future sparks debate, and the Tigers silence the haters.

00:00 Triathlon Charlie

09:30 The Sin Bin Dramas

28:30 Bears Rubberstamped

40:45 Is Penrith’s Season Over?

51:00 The Dogs Humbled

53:00 Cobbo’s Future

57:45 Tigers Big Win

01:02:00 Roosters Dragons Recap

01:04:00 Is Wayde Egan Origin Worthy?

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Beer Footy Food Special w/ Billy Moore & Craig Gower | The Bears Are Nearly Back & Why Suburban Rugby League Matters!

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000

We are live at the Depot Brewery in Artarmon with Billy Moore & Craig Gower for a very special chat about suburban rugby league, the Bears imminent return & the Beer Footy Food Festival!

One of Jimmy's favourite events on the calendar is the Beer Footy Food Festival & tickets are on sale now for the iconic North Sydney event.

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00:00 Beer Footy Food Nearly Here!

03:00 The Bears Nearly Back!

15:30 Is The Game Too Professional?

21:30 Playing At North Sydney Oval & Why Suburban Grounds Matter

28:00 The International Flair At Beer Footy Food

34:00 Kangaroos Tour Is Back

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Adam O'Brien's Future As Knights Head Coach, DCE's Manly Replacement & Full ANZAC Round Preview!

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:42:24 +0000

Jimmy Graham is joined by Charlie White to preview the most important weekend on the Australian & Rugby League sporting calendar, The ANZAC Round!

00:00 Beer Footy Food Festival

05:30 Jimmy’s Parking

07:30 Is Reece Walsh Gun Shy?

11:30 Was Ben Hunt A Panic Buy?

15:00 The Importance Of Anzac Day

23:00 Roosters v Dragons Preview

26:00 Where Are The Dragons At?

28:00 Warriors v Knights Preview

30:30 Is It Time For Hastings?

32:00 Is Adam O’Brien Under Pressure?

35:00 Storm v Panthers Preview

40:00 Cowboys v Titans Preview

42:00 Panthers v Sea Eagles Preview

46:30 Raiders v Dolphins Preview

49:00 Tigers v Sharks Preview

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EXCLUSIVE: Tigers CEO Shane Richardson Breaks Silence On Galvin Saga!

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:33:01 +0000

Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson joins James Graham for a no-holds-barred chat on The Bye Round. From Lachlan Galvin’s headline-making contract situation to the future of the club under Benji Marshall, Richo goes deep on exactly what has gone on & where to now for the Tigers!

00:00 Galvin Saga

15:00 Social media Posts

23:00 Luai Clauses

28:00 Galvin Early Release

33:00 Marshall v Moses

40:00 Transfer Window Set Up

44:00 Leichhardt Oval & Campbelltown Stadium Redevelopments

47:00 Expansion

51:00 Leaks At Club

54:00 Benji Relationship

58:00 NRL Interest In Super League

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Tigers v Eels Fallout, Galvin’s Legal Drama, Bunker Blunders & Round 7 Wrap!

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham, Brandon Smith and Charlie White dive into all the big talking points from Easter weekend. From Lachie Galvin’s legal saga and Moses’ Origin credentials to refereeing dramas and transfer talk, the boys don’t hold back. Plus, big wraps on the Dolphins, worries for the Broncos, and why the Raiders and Wahs might be the real deal.

00:00 Easter Weekend

09:00 Lachie Galvin Legal Letter Drama, Dogs Out Of Race

39:00 Holy Cheese: Moses Origin 5/8

43:00 Refereeing Blunders Easter Monday

53:00 Richo Press Conference

56:00 Transfer System Set Up

57:00 The Dogs Are Barking

01:07:00 Dolphins Big Win

01:11:00 Broncos Sliding

01:16:00 Raiders & Wahs In Top 4

01:21:00 Knights Attack

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Moz: Adrian Morley

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by one of England's greatest ever forwards, the one & only Adrian Morley. The guys go deep on the current issues with the English game, how Super League can get back to it's best & Morley tells some cracking tales from his playing days. This is the 2nd time we have had Morley on so if you enjoy it check out the first chat as well!

0:00 Moz Holidaying In Australia

2:51 Rugby League Cares Charity

11:10 Does Moz Miss Living In Australia?

14:21 Which Former Teammates Does Moz Avoid?

15:48 Sydney Roosters Career

23:20 Forward Pack Rivalries In The Early 00’s

26:38 The Growth Of The NRL

28:17 What’s Gone Wrong With The Super League?

35:49 The NRL Buying Super League

38:08 What Changes Need To Be Made?

45:47 The Ashes Are Back!

48:25 Getting Sent-Off After 12-Seconds In Test v Australia

50:58 The Ruthless NRL Media

53:45 Being Suspended For 27-Weeks During His NRL Career

55:50 “High Tackles” In The Modern Game

1:00:43 Jimmy & Moz Love The Office

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Buzz Rothfield & Jimmy Debate The Galvin Saga, Tigers Toxic Bullying Culture & The Bad Friday Blow Up!

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Buzz Rothfield as the boys go deep on every angle of the Lachlan Galvin saga. We talk Jimmy's Good Friday blow up against the Bunnies & preview every game of round 7!

00:00 Buzz Rothfield Is In

09:00 Lachie Galvin Saga

52:00 Jimmy’s Bad Friday Blow Up

01:12:00 Round Preview

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Lachie Galvin’s Tigers Bombshell, Cheese’s Mega Bulldogs Take & Is the Panthers Dynasty Crumbling?

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham, Brandon Smith & Charlie White are in to dive deep into the bombshell that Lachie Galvin wants out of the Tigers. The Cheese has a massive take on the Bulldogs premiership credentials, we look at the Knights horrific attack & if the Panthers empire is falling? Plus, we talk Leniu v Thurston & where Joey Manu could return in the NRL!

00:00 Cheese Parking Incident & Jimmy The Punish

07:00 Tigers Galvin Disaster

36:00 Knights Horrific Performance

40:30 Cheese’s Massive Bulldogs Call

45:00 Joey Manu’s NRL Return

48:00 Spencer v JT

01:00:00 Roosters Big Win!

01:06:00 Panthers Empire Falling?

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The Fan Roundtable | Eels, Roosters & Sea Eagles!

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Every month Jimmy Graham will be sitting down with the fans of 3 clubs that have dominated the headlines all month! This week Jimmy is joined by Tom Birmingham from Hello Sport to unpack the DCE saga & what has gone wrong for Manly this year! Plus, Joe Bokeyar gives us the fan perspective for the shocking past 12 months for the Eels & Marcus Atallah takes us inside the mind of a Chooks fan to unpack their recruitment strategy & much more!

00:00 Welcome To Fan Roundtable

04:00 DCE Saga

13:30 Dylan Brown Leaving Parra

21:30 Roosters Recruitment

26:30 Birmo’s Fan Presser

33:00 The Eels Short Premiership Window

36:00 Getting Rid Of Gutherson

39:45 Letting Cheese Go

45:00 DCE Handling Of Exit

01:05:00 Is It Time For A Transfer Window?

01:16:00 Biggest Issue & Realistic Premiership Year

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Major NRL Moves, Super League Deals, The Perth Bears & Round Preview!

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham, Brandon Smith & Charlie White are in to dive into the news that the NRL is set to buy a stake in the Super League. Plus, is the WA Bears deal off for good? They discuss the implications. Plus, Jimmy shares his intriguing "kick-off theory" and the crew weighs in on the latest drama surrounding DCE. There's also the major news on Zac Lomax’s broken foot, & we wrap it up with a detailed round preview.

00:00 Cheese Stealing Jimmy’s Thoughts

08:30 NRL Set To Buy Stake In Super League

24:00 WA Bears Deal Off?

33:00 Jimmy’s Kick Off Theory

41:00 DCE Latest

46:00 Zac Lomax Broken Foot

50:45 Hammer Set For Samoan Origin Debut

01:00:00 Round Preview

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Forward Pass Debacle, The Roosters Botched Recruitment & Full Round 5 Review!

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Join James Graham and Charlie White as they chat about the Bulldogs' title hopes, officiating dramas, the sin bin crackdown & is it time for the bunker to rule on forward passes. They also dive into the Roosters' deep recruitment issues, Panthers' premiership chances, Manly's DCE distraction, Souths' big win, the Raiders' thrilling victory over the Sharks & could Fogarty be the bargain buy of the NRL!

00:00 Charlie’s Car, Triathlons, Mat Rogers & Rockbusters

11:45 The Contending Bulldogs

17:45 Officiating Dramas

27:45 Sin Bin Crackdown

39:40 Roosters Botched Recruitment

48:00 Panthers Premiership Credentials

01:00:00 Manly DCE Distraction

01:05:00 Souths Big Win

01:09:00 Raiders Late Win Over Sharks

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The Dual Code Superstar: Mat Rogers

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Mat Rogers sits down with James Graham to reflect on his incredible career. From his standout time with the Wallabies and Cronulla Sharks to his experiences in Super League, Mat takes us behind the scenes of his journey through the NRL & rugby world.

Hear stories of triumph, challenges, and unforgettable moments that shaped a legendary career. Mat also shares the inspiration behind his 4ASD Kids foundation and his passion for giving back. Whether it’s representing Australia on the world stage or making a difference off the field, Mat’s legacy is one of excellence and heart.

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Latrell The Centre, Dogs May Mistake, Origin Eligibility Debate & Round Preview!

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith & Charlie White as the guys talk the huge news that Haas will represent Samoa! We preview every game, answer your questions, pump up the Dogs & talk Latrell's big move to the centres!

00:00 Cheese Is Back!

07:00 Jimmy’s Love For Webcke

09:50 DCE Latest

21:00 Dogs Botched May Deal

23:42 Payne Haas & Origin Eligibility Debate

36:30 Latrell To Centre

43:30 Dogs Big Start To Season

44:45 Sin Bin Crackdown

56:00 Round Preview

01:22:00 Questions From You

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The Explosive Daly Cherry-Evans Contract Crisis, Bunker Blues & Roosters Roster Changes!

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000

In this special episode James Graham is joined by 2 of the best journos in the game with Brent Read, and Michael Chammas diving deep into the Daly Cherry-Evans contract saga that’s shaking up the NRL world. Get the inside scoop on the drama surrounding Manly’s star halfback as the panel dissects every twist and turn.

00:00 The DCE Saga

45:30 Bizarre Bunker Calls & What Is Now A Sin Bin?

59:30 Jarome Luai Injury & Tigers Form

01:06:00 Is It Time To Drop Townsend?

01:14:00 XXXX DCE Push

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NRL Legend & Head Of Integrity Unit: Jason King

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 22:31:38 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by one of his old sparing partners Manly premiership winner Jason King! Jason King is now the executive general manager for Legal, Integrity & Risk at the NRL with Jason overseeing so many vital parts of the game. The guys go deep on his career covering his time at Manly under Des & winning the premiership in 2008!

Jason explains just what the NRL integrity unit oversees & the role they play in shaping the game!

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The DCE Saga & Who Is At Fault, Transfer Window Debate & Round 4 Preview!

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Wade Graham & Charlie White with the Cheese crook! The guys do a deep dive on exactly what has happened at Manly & where DCE could end up. Plus, Wade has some cracking yarns, we debate if the NRL needs a transfer window & preview every game of round 4!

00:00 Jimmy’s Diva Antics

05:30 Daly Cherry-Evans Manly Saga

27:00 Transfer Window Debate

39:00 The Time Wade Tricked Mitch Pearce

46:00 Flanagan Swings Axe

58:00 Round Preview

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Jimmy's Fan Rant, Hindy's Big Dylan Brown Call & Full Round 3 Review!

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Nathan Hindmarsh and James Graham are here to break down all the action from Round 3! We finally give the Warriors some well-deserved love, Jimmy goes off on his epic fan rant, and we dive into the ongoing officiating issues in the NRL.

This episode was recorded before Daly Cherry Evans news broke.

00:00 Warriors Fans Unhappy

10:00 Jimmy’s Fan Rant

23:00 Hindy’s Sleep Apnea

26:30 Warriors Big Win

28:30 Panthers Psychological Win

36:20 Tigers Sitting 2nd!

38:20 Eels Bulldogs Recap

42:30 Bizarre Officiating & Hia Rorts

58:00 Paseka Achilles

59:00 Reece Walsh Shoulder Charge

01:02:00 Reggie The Rabbit

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NRL Legend Kevin Walters: From Player to Coach, Premierships & Beyond!

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we’re joined by NRL legend Kevin Walters, where he opens up about his incredible career, from growing up in the Walters household to winning six premierships. Kevin takes us behind the scenes of his journey, including his transition from player to coach and what it was like returning to the Broncos. He shares some classic Alfie Langer yarns, talks about the pressures of coaching, and gives us a glimpse into the tough moments of his career, including the 2023 Grand Final loss and being sacked by the Broncos. Tune in for an unforgettable chat with one of rugby league’s all-time greats!

00:00 Welcome Kevin Walters

03:30 Inside Ball Podcast

05:00 The Fan, The Player, The Coach, The Pundit

08:30 Growing Up In Walters Household

12:15 Transition Into Professional Game

13:30 Going Back To Broncos

17:00 Winning 6 Premierships

20:30 Alfie Langer Yarns

26:30 Beers Before The Grand Final

30:30 Why Coaching

36:00 Getting The Broncos Coaching Job

40:30 Turning Young Players Into Stars

42:00 The 2023 GF Loss

47:30 Tough 2024

50:30 Getting Sacked By Broncos

00:57:30 Going Up Against Your Mates As Coaches

59:00:30 Kangaroos Tour

01:08:30 4 Questions

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Cheese Reveals Why He Signed With The Bunnies, Daly Cherry Evans Murky Manly Future & Full Round 3 Preview!

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 05:36:10 +0000

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith & Charlie White as Cheese reveals exactly why he is joining the Bunnies. We talk the future of DCE, why Ryles needs time at Parra & preview every game of round 3.

00:00 Cheese Signs w/ Souths

16:00 Roosters Insane Win

19:50 DCE’s Future At Manly

28:45 Eels Changes & 5 Year Plan

42:45 Frankie Molo Leaving Dragons

44:00 Flanagan Publicly Criticising Ilias

49:20 Round Preview

01:11:00 Questions From You

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Eels In Crisis, Shock Wins, Round 2 Recap & Bizarre Breach Notices!

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham & Nathan Hindmarsh are in to react to all the action from round 2. The boys talk where to for the Eels, the shock wins & the boys talk tv shows + non alcoholic beer!

00:00 New Show + Dribble

26:00 The Breach Notice To Young/Smithies

27:30 Eels In Crisis

44:30 Dragons Souths Recap

56:00 Chooks Shock Win

01:02:00 Raiders Broncos Recap

01:12:00 Cowboys In All Sorts

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A Women's Sporting Pioneer | Millie Elliot

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by a true pioneer of sport. A four-time NRLW Premiership winner with 3 different clubs, NSW Sky Blues representative, a dual international and soon-to-be mum Millie Elliot! Jimmy and Millie talk through her rugby league career, her pregnancy journey so far, the future of the NRLW and so much more!

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0:00 Millie’s Pregnancy

17:39 Jillaroos In Vegas

25:25 Millie’s Rugby League Journey

35:47 Would Millie Change Anything About The NRLW?

53:00 Roadblocks In The NRLW

58:12 Can The NRLW Dominate Other Women’s Sporting Codes?

1:06:30 Millie’s Future

1:09:00 Millie’s Foundation

1:15:46 Winning SAS Australia

1:20:00 Juggling Life

1:23:30 Dealing With ‘Fame’

1:28:08 Millie’s Dream Spine

1:31:33 Jimmy’s Three Questions

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Cheese Addresses Souths Rumours, The Player Market Is In Overdrive & Why Galvin Is Worth $1m Per Year!

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith & Charlie White as the boys dive deep into the insane NRL player market! Cheese addresses the reports he is heading to the Bunnies, we talk Dylan Brown's replacements & preview every game of round 2!

00:00 Is Cheese Heading Souths?

09:20 Dylan Brown Deal Latest

20:50 Who Will Replace Brown?

33:00 Player Movement Merry Go Round

42:00 Roosters Unfair Treatment Nonsense

47:00 Insane Las Vegas Viewing Numbers

51:00 Round Preview

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The Richest Contract In NRL History, Hot Takes On Dylan Brown's Mammoth Deal & A Mega Round 1 Recap!

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Nathan Hindmarsh for a massive round 1 reaction! Plus, Michael Chammas joins us to talk Brown's mega deal with Newcastle as we react to the richest deal in NRL history! The first 30 minutes was done over a video call so apologies for the audio!

00:00 Dylan Brown’s $13M Deal w/ Michael Chammas

13:00 Have The Knights Made A Mistake?

34:00 Hindy Is In! New Name?

40:00 Craft Beer

44:00 Fox Producer Leon’s Ola’kau’atu Tackle

47:30 Parra Big Loss To Storm

57:30 Manly’s Statement Win

01:01:00 Big Issues For Cowboys

01:04:00 Broncos Embarrass Roosters

01:16:00 Dogs Take Down Dragons

01:24:00 Tigers Poor Performance

01:28:00 Souths Opening Round Win

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The NRL Content King: Rugby League Guru

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by one of the greatest NRL content minds & personalities in the game with the Rugby League Guru stopping by! The guys talk Guru's incredible journey to become one of the most recognisable voices in the game & go deep on the world of NRL content!

00:00 New Neighbours

05:30 Supercoach

13:00 Involvement In Game

22:00 Dealing With Negative Comments

26:30 Diving Into NRL Content

39:30 Support In Podcast World

51:30 Family Reaction To Going Fulltime

56:50 The Could Be Anything’s

01:02:00 NRL Plays

01:14:00 Using NRL Game Footage

01:18:00 Goals For Guru

1:26:00 4 Questions

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A Huge Test For Parra, The Biggest Matchups In Round 1 & We Preview Every Game!

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Nathan Hindmarsh as the boys discuss the huge injury to Mitchell Moses & how it impacts the Eels! The guys also need a new name for the show & we preview every game this weekend!

00:00 New Name?

11:20 Mitch Moses Injury

20:46 Tigers Knights Massive Matchup

23:15 Tigers Hope Debut Video

34:15 Dolphins Game Moved To Sydney

43:30 Round Preview

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The New Set Is Here! Boozy Coaches, Team List Tuesday Reaction & The Woeful Warriors!

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:02:50 +0000

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith & Charlie White as the boys go deep on the entire Las Vegas experience. We talk Jimmy's bizarre pronunciations, the Warriors coaches antics in Vegas & react to the Team News for round 1!

00:00 New Set

03:30 Vegas Cut Through In Aus

08:30 The Player Experience In Vegas

13:30 The Culture Training Shift In NRL

16:51 Coaches Drinking On Tours

25:30 Jimmy’s Vegas Antics

36:45 4 Games Too Many?

42:55 Bevan French The Freak

46:15 RTS The Fullback

49:20 Panthers Brilliance

53:15 Team List Tuesday Reaction

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Our Massive NRL In Las Vegas Review!

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 07:33:25 +0000

James Graham & Wade Graham are in to recap an incredibly week of rugby league in Las Vegas! We cover every game & breakdown the winners/losers of the day.

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Nathan Hindmarsh Is In! Live In Las Vegas, Hindy's Off-Season & We Preview The NRL Las Vegas!

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

The day has finally come & Nathan Hindmarsh is here now for the rest of the footy season! We talk all the latest from Las Vegas, find out how Hindy spent the off-season & preview all the action this weekend!

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00:00 Hindy’s Holiday

11:25 Hindy’s Advice For NRL Players In Las Vegas

18:17 The Vegas Dust Up!

22:30 Why Trials Form Is Overrated

25:15 Culture Kings Of Las Vegas

28:00 Las Vegas Preview

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Bye Round's Season Preview: The Contenders

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:45:00 +0000

James Graham is in to reveal his top 8 for 2025 going in depth on every team that he is backing to make the top 8 in 2025!

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00:00 Welcome To Jimmy’s Top 8

3:40 Parramatta Eels

14:30 Dolphins

20:30 Sharks

28:42 Broncos

44:30 Bulldogs

49:15 Sea Eagles

54:07 Panthers

01:01:00 Storm

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Bye Round's Season Preview: The Pretenders

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Our massive season preview is here with James Graham going in depth on every club for the 2025 season! We've split this into 2 parts with the first episode James focussing on the teams that will miss the 8 in 2025! Tune in Tuesday for Jimmy to reveal his top 8!

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00:00 Canberra Raiders

05:50 Wests Tigers

19:20 New Zealand Warriors

22:30 St George Illawarra Dragons

31:00 Newcastle Knights

34:00 Gold Coast Titans

41:30 North Queensland Cowboys

45:30 South Sydney Rabbitohs

50:11 Sydney Roosters

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Bunnies Season In Tatters, Where To Now For Bennett & Who Should Sign David Klemmer?

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Jimmy Graham is joined Charlie White as the boys react to the devastating news of Cam Murray's achilles injury. We then talk the future for Souths moving forward, the teams in for David Klemmer & react to all the big news from the teams for the final week of trials!

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00:00 Cameron Murray Injury

06:47 Josh Schuster and Souths Dramas

18:22 David Klemmer On The Move?

24:42 Run It Straight Competition

30:35 Pre-Season Week 3 Team Lists

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Risers & Fallers For 2025, Trials Takeaways & The Latest On Cheese's Future!

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Jimmy Graham is joined by Brandon Smith as the boys give their takeaways on all the action from a huge weekend of footy! We talk risers & fallers for 2025, the All Stars epic & answer all your questions!

00:00 Cairns Origin Lunch

03:00 Cheese Future Update

04:30 Cheese The Katy Perry Fan

08:20 All Stars Review

14:34 Super League Bizarre Opening Round

17:30 Vegas Trip

25:00 Trial Takeaways

30:20 Jimmy’s 20/40 Ploy

34:20 Cody Ramsay Return

37:00 Souths Medical Dramas

39:00 The Broncos Rockstars

41:20 Lomax Dacking

43:15 Risers & Fallers For 2025

49:38 Questions From You

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Retiring NRL Legend: Christian Welch

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by retiring NRL legend Christian Welch. Christian takes us inside the tough decision to call time on his incredible career, the emotions he's felt since retiring & details his horrific battle with injuries that have forced him into retirement.

00:00 Welcome Christian Welch

01:30 The Emotion Of Retirement

03:00 The Storm’s Chances This Year

7:00 Retiring After Pre-Season

9:00 The Pain In Welch’s Body

13:30 Work With RLPA

15:00 Surgery Plans

15:55 Retirement Plans

18:10 Letters For Storm Staff

25:00 Training Future

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Welch's Shock Retirement, Brown's Mammoth Offer & Sharks Signing Coup!

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Jimmy Graham is joined by Brandon Smith as the boys talk the huge news of Christian Welch's retirement! Plus, we talk Brown's mega Knights offer, all the team news to watch from the trials, open up the DMs & the huge signing news for the Cronulla Sharks.

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Grand Final Stories: 2002 Sydney Roosters

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Welcome to a brand new series where Jimmy will be sitting down with two players from the same premiership winning team, finding out the stories that shaped the magic run, the characters that stood out & the celebrations that followed!

This week Jimmy is joined by Sydney Roosters legends Anthony Minichiello & Luke Ricketson to talk their 2002 premiership win.

01:00 Ricky Stuart’s Immediate Impact

08:20 Adrian Morley’s Fit At Chooks

12:45 Bryan Fletcher’s Pranks

16:45 The Drinking Session To Save The Season

20:53 Brad Fittler The Captain

25:00 Roosters 27 Year Premiership Drought

28:15 Luke Ricketson Fitness Test GF Morning

30:48 GF Against Warriors

34:20 The 6 Week Party

37:40 Chooks Missed Dynasty

42:30 Ricky’s Competitiveness

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NRL CEO: Andrew Abdo

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Jimmy is joined by NRL CEO Andrew Abdo to talk Las Vegas, the NRL's bold international expansion plans, player names on jerseys & the crackdown on diving in 2025.

00:00 The Off-Season For Andrew

01:00 Vegas 2025

17:45 International Expansion

22:30 Magic Round In Las Vegas

25:30 Names On Jerseys

27:20 Crackdown On Diving

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Grand Final Stories: 2003 Penrith Panthers

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

This week premiership winning captain Craig Gower & NRL legend Luke Lewis stop by to talk the insane premiership run of the Penrith Panthers in 2003!

00:00 Luke Lewis The Winger

04:00 Panthers Style Of Play

14:42 The Coach & Son Coaching Combination

19:50 Sattler’s Pranks

22:00 The Off-Field Antics

26:20 Ben Ross Gorden Tallis Punch On

30:15 Craig Gower Sleeping Before Games

32:15 The Rivalry With Chooks

37:28 Scott Sattler Tackle

40:36 Full Time Feeling

43:08 Mad Monday

49:30 The Unsung Heroes

52:11 The Current Panthers Team v The 03 Team

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Bold Predictions For 2025, Why The NRL Needs A Trade Window & The Dylan Brown Sweepstakes Heat Up!

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Jimmy Graham is joined by Charlie White as the boys take a deep dive on why the NRL should pursue a trade window & use the NBA for inspiration following the Luka Doncic trade. We cover the latest news surrounding Dylan Brown & Jimmy Graham gets his crystal balls out to make some huge bold predictions for 2025!

00:00 Hindy In For 2025

02:30 Roosters Dylan Brown Update & Manu Roster Spot

07:20 Warriors Push For Dylan Brown

08:20 Doncic Trade & Why The NRL Needs Trade Windows

23:00 Dogs Player Names On Jerseys

27:00 Jimmy’s Penrith Anxiety

35:20 Bold Predictions For 2025

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The Tight Premiership Race, Why Brown Is Worth $1.2M & The Most Googled NRL Players!

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Jimmy Graham is joined by Brandon Smith & Charlie White as the boys get into the race for the premiership in 2025! We talk Dylan Brown's mammoth asking price, the NRL's rights negotiations & much more!

00:00 Footy Is 4 Weeks Away

04:00 The Fluctuating Premiership Market

10:00 Cheese Is Running

16:30 The High Quality Comp

21:45 Are Storm The Clear Frontrunners?

24:45 Dylan Brown’s $1.2M Asking Price

36:45 Bunnies Return To Allianz?

39:45 Warm Weather Training Camps

43:50 Dragons Front Row Dramas

46:00 NRL Rights Negotiations

54:30 Top 5 Most Googled NRL Players

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Grand Final Stories: 2004 Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

This week NRL legends Mark O'Meley & Reni Maiteau are in to talk the incredible run from the Bulldogs in 2004.

00:00 First Memories Of 2004

04:00 The Characters Of 04

09:00 The Standards At The Dogs

14:00 Brett Sherwin’s Influence

17:45 Steve Folkes Coaching Style

21:00 The Breathalyzer At Training

22:40 Targeting The Alphas

24:00 The Fake Media Stories

28:00 Losing Week 1 Of Finals

31:20 The Game Against Penrith

40:00 Grand Final Week

45:00 The Game

53:00 The Andrew Ryan Tackle

54:30 The Celebrations

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Grand Final Stories: 2010 St George Illawarra Dragons

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

This week NRL legends Brett Morris & Jamie Soward are in to talk the incredible year that was for the 2010 St George Illawarra Dragons.

00:00 First Memories Of 2010

02:00 Falling Short In 2009

07:30 2010 Pre-Season

09:45 The Army Camp That Changed Everything

11:00 The Impact Of Wayne Bennett

17:00 The Characters

23:00 The Mark Gasnier Signing

29:00 Luke Priddis Dropped For Finals

30:30 Minor Premiership & Mood Heading Into Finals

40:00 Prelim Against Tigers

54:00 GF Against Chooks

01:04:00 The Celebrations

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The Shock Dylan Brown Suitor, The Broncos Roster Reshuffle & Are The Tigers Overhyped?

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Charlie White as the boys discuss Jimmy's NRL prediction anxiety, the bizarre Dylan Brown contract saga, the latest on Ronaldo Mulitalo's sharks future & the teams that should try and sign Matt Lodge in 2025!

00:00 The New Years Embargo

07:00 The NRL Ladder Predictor

17:30 Ronaldo Mulitalo Broncos Links

19:50 Dylan Brown Latest

27:00 The Draft Winning Team

32:00 Matt Lodge Dragons Drama

35:00 US Bid For World Cup

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The Boys Are Back, Army Camp Blow Ups & Manly's DCE Dilemma!

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham & Brandon Smith are back and the boys get stuck into all the news we missed while we were gone! The guys back Michael Maguire's army camp, take us inside their holidays & we look at Manly's massive DCE dilemma!

00:00 Welcome Back

04:00 Cheese’s Future Update

07:30 Jimmy’s Holidays

17:00 Madge Army Camp

30:30 Ezra Mam Suspension

34:30 Leo Thompson Dogs Signing

37:40 Tohu Harris Retirement

45:00 Manly’s DCE Dilemma

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Grand Final Stories: 2016 Cronulla Sharks

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

This week James Maloney & Wade Graham are in to talk the incredible year that was for the 2016 Cronulla Sharks!

00:00 Pre-Season Of 16

05:00 The Sharks Style Of Footy

10:00 What Did Jimmy Maloney Bring To The Club?

13:00 The Unsung Heroes

27:00 The Buy In From The Shire

29:00 The Semi Against Raiders

36:00 The GF Week

47:00 The Shocking Captains Run

48:00 The Stand Up Comedian Prank

53:00 The Ben Barba Scrum Play

59:00 Jimmy’s Mid Game Speech

01:00:00 Andrew Fifita Try

01:03:00 The Final 10 Mins

01:07:00 The Final Whistle

01:10:00 The Celebrations!

01:15:00 The Heighington Bet

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The Bye Round's 2025 NRL Fantasy Draft!

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Welcome to a special edition of The Bye Round Podcast, Fantasy Draft Edition. In today's episode, James Graham & Charlie White will pick their ultimate NRL 17.

Jimmy & Charlie will only be allowed to select 1 player per club and can't pick the same player. Which team do you think would win in this fantasy game?

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2024 NRL End Of Year Quiz!

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Welcome to our final podcast of 2024 as Jimmy & Charlie go head-to-head in the end of season quiz! Plus, the boys share their favourite moments from the year! We hope you're enjoying the festive season, we'll be back with normal programming from January 14th!

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21 Questions With Nathan Hindmarsh!

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Jimmy is joined by Nathan Hindmarsh as the boys answer the 21 questions of life as a special Christmas treat!

Hindy will be back on the Bye Round for the entire footy season in 2025!

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Inside The Psychology Of James Graham w/ Dr Scott Goldman!

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

In this very unique episode Jimmy sits down with world renowned sports psychologist Dr Scott Goldman and goes deep into what makes him tick as an athlete & we find out his strengths & weaknesses!

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Jam & Cheese Season Finale; Leo Thompson's NRL Future, Roosters Rap Song & Are The Tigers Legitimate Top 8 Contenders In 2025?

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Jimmy Graham is joined by Brandon Smith for the season finale episode of the Jam & Cheese podcast! The boys unpack Leo Thompson's future in the NRL after snubbing the Knights, discuss the Melbourne Storm roster conundrum, we debate whether the Tigers are legitimate Top 8 contenders in 2025 plus Cheese reacts to the Sydney Roosters rap song 'We Rock The Party'!

0:00 Welcome To The Season Finale!

02:10 Cheese Injury & Club Future Update

10:55 GIVEAWAY UPDATE

13:30 Xmas & NYE Plans

17:00 Leo Thompson’s NRL Future

24:00 Melbourne Storm Roster Conundrum

32:40 DCE Retirement Bombshell

35:10 Jarome Luai & The Tigers

42:45 Ezra Mam Court Case

48:02 Roosters Rap Song

52:07 Listener Questions

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An English Legend: Gareth Widdop

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by fellow Englishman Gareth Widdop. A returning guest to the podcast Gaz opens up on his 'official' retirement from footy, what the future holds and whether or not he will step into coaching plus the boys share some hilarious stories from their careers!

0:00 Jimmy The WWE Superstar

03:12 Retirement

10:50 Cold Water Therapy

19:15 Zac Lomax

26:17 Reflecting On Gaz’s Time At The Dragons

32:15 England Camp Stories

38:14 Jeremy Latimore

42:00 Almond Milk & Red Wine

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The PNG Debate, Jimmy Blasts The Luai Player Options & Is Cheese's Time At The Roosters Done?

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Jimmy Graham is joined by Brandon Smith & Charlie White as the boys unpack what the Reece Robson signing means for Cheese. We debate the Tigers decision to give Jarome Luai player options & has the NRL made the right call with PNG?

00:00 Special Giveaway

09:50 Cheese Reacts To Robson Signing

22:00 Roosters Next Moves

29:00 Cheese’s Letter From A Fan

37:00 Jarome Luai’s Clauses

53:00 PNG Confirmed As 18th Team

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Roundtable Episode 10 | The Fans

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This week the Roundtable is taken over by the fans with the Rugby League Guru, Tom Birmingham from Hello Sport & Winston Neville jumping in to provide the fans perspective on the biggest issues in the game! We cover a range of topics & would love to hear your thoughts on anything we missed!

00:00 Fan Biases

05:00 The Current Product

10:00 Fans Perspective Of Referees

27:00 The November 1 Set Up

38:00 The NRL Content Game

59:00 Golden Point

01:05:00 The Cost Of Jerseys

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Wests Tigers Star Recruit: Terrell May

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by a man in the headlines, new Wests Tigers recruit Terrell May! The boys chat through Terrell's bizarre and controversial exit from the Roosters, why he signed with the Tigers, growing up in Mt Druitt, playing for Samoa and why the best version of Terrell May is yet to come!

0:00 Touring England With Samoa

2:30 Pre Season Training

7:45 Sydney Roosters Exit

15:50 Benji Marshall

17:30 Staying True To Yourself

23:00 Family First

29:05 Growing Up In Mt Druitt

42:30 Community Role Model

45:10 Vlogging On YouTube

50:00 Wests Tigers Aspirations

58:30 State Of Origin

1:01:45 Dream Spine

1:03:45 Jimmy’s Three Questions + Running A Marathon

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The Bellamy Origin Dilemma, Click Bait Media & Will The Bunnies Bounce Back Under Bennett?

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith & Charlie White as Jimmy has found a problem with Bellamy's new Origin role! We talk some recent click bait headlines, all the latest player movement news & breakdown if the Bunnies can bounce back under Wayne Bennett!

00:00 How Good Are Mums

08:45 Laurie Daley The NSW Coach

22:00 Clickbait Media

27:20 Bennett’s First Day At The Bunnies

34:00 Jonah Pezet Knights Mega Offer

38:20 Pahulu Release Request

40:00 Questions From You

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Roundtable Episode 9 | The Biggest Issues In The NRL

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

We are back with the Rugby League Roundtable for 2024! A brand new cast with a current head coach, player, executive & journalist sitting down with James Graham to debate the biggest issues in the game. The crew this year is Dragons head coach Shane Flanagan, former Kangaroos & NSW star Aaron Woods, Manly Sea Eagles CEO Tony Mestrov & the Daily Telegraphs Brent Read.

This week we tackle some of the biggest issues facing the game with a deep look at third party deals, contracts & grassroots rugby league!

00:00 Third Party Deals

12:00 Contracts

24:00 No Fault Stand Down Policy

30:00 Suburban Grounds v Modern Stadiums

42:00 Grassroots Rugby League

47:00 What Is The Biggest Issue The Game Is Facing?

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Clive Churchill Medalist: Luke Keary

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by three-time Premiership winner, Roosters and Rabbitohs legend Luke Keary. The pair chat through the highs and lows of Luke's career, his imminent move to France, dealing with concussion and why he learnt so much Roosters coach Trent Robinson.

0:00 ‘Former NRL Star Luke Keary’

2:40 Move To France

10:10 Post Footy Plans

15:50 Sydney Roosters

36:15 2014 Souths Premiership Win

42:17 The Russell Crowe Incident

46:49 Dealing With Injuries & Concussion

1:11:29 Representing Ireland At The 2021 RLWC

1:19:36 Jimmy & Luke’s Special On-Field Moment

1:22:00 Jimmy’s Three Questions

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The Halves Merry Go Round, Cheese Responds To Robson Rumours & The Dragons Bright Future!

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Jimmy Graham is joined by Charlie White & Brandon Smith to unpack the player movement merry go round with the Broncos massive signing of Ben Hunt! We talk what Lachlan Illias can bring to the Dragons, Cheese responds to the Reece Robson Chooks rumours & we find out why Ryles has got the players on the tools at Parra!

00:00 Shirtless Zooms & late notes

08:00 Ben Hunt Signs w/ Broncos

23:00 Illias To The Dragons!

30:00 Cheese Reacts To Robson Linked To Roosters

39:00 Parra Players On The Tools

46:00 Questions From You

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Roundtable Episode 8 | The Future Of Rugby League

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This week we jump in a time machine & look at the future of our game. We find out what threats the game is facing, what rule changes will be made, the NRL's financial future & how technology will change rugby league!

00:00 Banning The Kick Off

15:00 The Tackle Height

20:00 Will Players Waive Their Rights In Future?

25:20 What Technological Advancements Will We See?

39:00 The Future Of Refereeing

48:00 The Financial Future Of The Game

58:00 Prediction For The Future

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Dragons Head Coach: Shane Flanagan

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by one of the best head coaches in the NRL Shane Flanagan. Shane talks us through the turbulent off-season for the Dragons, where the club is heading, how he handled Ben Hunt's exit & the future of the Dragons. Plus, he talks us through the incredible 2016 premiership run he had with the Sharks & why the Dragons can improve in 2025!

0:00 Dragons 2025 Recruitment

11:47 Ben Hunt Situation Explained

19:05 Dragons 2024 Season

45:00 Art Of Coaching

57:03 Going Through Adversity

1:09:11 2016 Sharks Premiership

1:15:23 Kyle Flanagan

1:22:00 Life Away From Footy

1:24:12 Advice For Aspiring First Grade Coaches

1:30:00 Winning A Premiership With The Dragons

1:36:13 Flanno’s Dream Spine

1:37:50 Jimmy’s 3 Questions

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Cheese Addresses His Roosters Future, The Tigers Top 8 Roster & The Shock NSW Coaching Candidate!

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith & Charlie White as we go deep on the Tigers rebuild with Benji signing May to a 3 year deal. Cheese reveals the latest on his Sydney Roosters future, plus we talk the shock candidate for the NSW job & we debate what a pass mark is for the Wests Tigers!

00:00 International Habits

05:30 Cheese Roosters Update

13:30 Do We Need A Loan System?

17:30 Terrell May Tigers Signing

20:00 Do The Tigers Have A Top 8 Roster?

22:30 Is It Make Or Break For Benji?

40:00 The Shock NSW Coach Candidate

56:40 Draw Released Today!

01:00:00 Questions From You

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Roundtable Episode 7 | Player Agents

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This week we look at one of the most divisive parts of our great game, player agents. The guys go deep on the issues agents create, why they are important in the game, how we can fix any conflicts of interest, plus we find out why clubs, players & agents can fall out!

00:00 Dealing With Agents

05:00 How Do We Clean The Space Up?

07:30 Why Do Player Agents Talk To Journalists?

08:30 Agents Managing Coaches & Players

13:00 Is The Power Of Agents Overblown

16:00 Should Clubs Be More Transparent?

21:30 Is It Necessary To Have An Agent?

26:00 Falling Out With Agents

29:00 What Needs To Change?

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England's Finest: Josh Hodgson

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 23:34:48 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by one of his closest mates from his playing days Josh Hodgson. Hodgy returns for a 2nd time as the boys go down memory lane with some classic stories from their playing days. We go deep on what Hodgy's up to now, the changing pathways at Parramatta & why he is pursuing coaching!

0:00 Pumpkin Hodgson

14:00 Retirement Decision

21:05 Move Into Coaching

52:30 Honesty In Coaching

1:10:07 How Much Praise Is Too Much Praise?

1:14:50 Dr. Scott Goldman, A.I.Q & The Eels

1:22:05 Jason Ryles & The New Era At The Eels In 2025

1:27:30 Who’s More Aussie - Hodgson or Graham?

1:32:40 Fire Alarm Story

1:41:07 Being A First-Grade Head Coach

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The Tigers Culture Change, Kick Off Rule Changes & The Next Face Of The NRL!

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith & Charlie White as the boys discuss the brilliance of Isaiya Katoa, talk the Chooks links with Ben Hunt & find out the frontrunners for Terrell May! Plus, we talk the kick off rule changes & the boys are fired up over the Tigers players who rocked up to pre-season unfit!

00:00 Jimmy’s Daylight Savings Gaffe

04:00 Pacific Championship Recap

10:20 Ben Hunt Latest – Where Is Headed?

17:00 Terrell May Latest – Which Sydney Club Will Get Him?

20:00 The Kick Off Rule Changes

32:30 The Tigers Culture Change

40:30 Laurie Daley The Frontrunner For NSW

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Roundtable Episode 6 | Player Welfare & Concussion

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This week we look at how the game manages player welfare & concussion. We debate how the game should handle the kick off, talk training contact sessions, player lawsuits & the boys go head to head over the length of the NRL season.

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00:00 Training Contact Sessions

12:00 Impact On Life Span

15:00 The New Era Of Player Welfare

16:30 The Kick Off

29:45 The Health & Safety At Footy Clubs

42:30 Player Lawsuits

57:00 Is The Season Too Long?

01:00:00 The Role Of The RLPA

01:03:00 Ladbrokes Fan Questions

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The No. 1 Play By Play Commentator In The Game: Dan Ginnane

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by his great mate Dan Ginnane. Dan Ginnane is one of the best play by play commentators in the game calling the biggest games across Fox League & Triple M every round of the NRL season. Dan takes us inside his journey to becoming one of the most iconic voices in Rugby League, he explains the level of research required to call an NRL game, what makes a great commentator & why Ray Warren played a pivotal role in him pursuing NRL commentary!

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0:00 Off-Season

12:45 Preparation For Weekend Of Footy

20:53 What’s Harder To Call - Blowout Or Error-A-Thon?

26:20 What Does Dan Prefer - Radio or TV?

33:02 Commentating Test Match Cricket

37:20 Name Pronunciations

43:47 Fan Experience At Sporting Games

59:57 GOODBYE!

1:05:40 What Makes A Good Co-Commentator?

1:07:39 Commentator Rivalries

1:16:44 Ambitions & Goals

1:31:21 NRL In Las Vegas

1:45:30 Jimmy’s Three Questions

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The Craziest Transfer Window We've Ever Seen, Ben Hunt's Replacement & Pacific Championship Final Preview!

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Jimmy Graham jumps in with Brandon Smith & Charlie White as the boys go deep on the craziest transfer window we've ever seen, plus we preview the pacific championship final & answer all your dms!

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00:00 Jimmy’s Coffees Habits

03:00 Girds Retreat

09:30 Cheese Got A Cat

12:00 AJ Brimson's Betting Slip Up

17:00 Cheese Playing Future

22:30 Ben Hunt Latest

25:30 Terrell May Latest

29:00 Leo Thompson Latest

31:15 Ben Hunt’s Replacement

35:00 Clint Gutherson Unhappy With Dragons

39:20 Pacific Championships Recap

48:00 England Samoa Recap

53:00 Pacific Championships Final Week Preview

59:00 Questions From You

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Roundtable Episode 5 | The Influence Of Media

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This week we look at the impact media has on the game of Rugby League. We go deep on if the media has too much power, how journalists get their stories, the impact social media is having on players & much more!

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00:00 Does The Media Have Too Much Power?

03:00 Validating Stories As A Journalist

07:30 How Leaking Stories Impact Clubs

11:00 Click Bait Headlines

15:00 Impact Of Media Leaks On Clubs

22:30 Who Speaks To The Media The Most?

27:00 Crisis Management

31:00 Are Journos Scared Of Certain Clubs?

36:30 Do Clubs Put Restrictions On Players?

43:00 The Impact Of Social Media

01:01:00 Ladbrokes Fan Comments

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The November 1 Transfer Window Special!

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by the two biggest news breakers in the game for this massive November 1 transfer window special! SMH's Michael Chammas & Brent Read from the Daily telegraph jump in to run us through all the moving pieces in the now open transfer window! We go deep on every position & find out who is going where!

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00:00 Bye Round November 1 Special!

02:00 Latest On Ben Hunt

09:34 Clint Gutherson To Dragons?

12:10 The Fullback Position

24:20 The Wing Position

29:00 The Centre Position

36:00 The 5/8 Position

41:00 The Halfback Position

44:45 The Hooker Position

49:00 The Front Row Position

56:00 The Back Row Position

59:00 The Lock Position

01:00:00 Every Clubs Shopping List

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Dragons' Extraordinary Decision To Terminate Ben Hunt's Contract, Which Club Could Sign Him & Ryan Papenhuyzen's NRL Future Up In The Air?!?!

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Jimmy is joined by Brandon Smith to take a look back at the game that never sleeps, rugby league! The boys discuss the the Dragons incredible decision to terminate Ben Hunt's contract and what it means for both player and club. Plus, we take a look at Ryan Papenhuyzen's contract situation, review the International footy over the weekend plus address the controversy around England's win over Samoa.

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0:00 Cheese Back In Training & Jimmy’s Wellness Day

03:00 Ben Hunt Released From Contract - Dragons Implications

10:45 Which NRL Club Will Sign Ben Hunt?

25:50 Ryan Papenhuyzen To Hit The Open Market

35:30 Kangaroos v Kiwis Review + Tonga v Kiwis Preview

41:00 Siva Tua Controversy - England v Samoa

44:32 Kangaroos Tour Of England In 2025

48:15 Instagram QnA

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Rountable Episode 4 | Representative Footy

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:10:32 +0000

This week we discuss the state of representative football. The panel discuss the scheduling issues that surround both Origin & International fixtures and what they best believe is the correct solution.

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An English Legend: Elliot Whitehead

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This week James is joined by his great mate & former English teammate Elliot Whitehead. Elliot takes us inside his incredible career as one of the best English exports the NRL has ever seen! We talk his recent beef with Trent Robinson, his love for Canberra, the 2019 grand final & why he is heading back to Catalans!

00:00 Beef With Trent Robinson

07:30 Why Is Elliot Heading To Catalans

10:00 Love For Canberra

14:00 Canberra’s Love For The English

19:00 Coming Through At Bradford

28:00 2019 Grand Final

33:30 The Viking Clap

34:20 The Johnny Bairtsow Piers Morgan Incident

35:00 England International Career

40:15 4 Questions

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Madge's Massive Ezra Mam Dilemma, The Ben Hunt Saga & Brendan Cowell Talks Plum!

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham & Brandon Smith jump in as the boys unpack the Ezra Mams off-field incident. We look at some of the whispers as November 1 approaches, review & preview the pacific championship. Stick around as we are joined by Brendan Cowell to talk Jimmy's acting debut & the boys have a powerful chat about mens mental health.

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00:00 Boys Life Update

06:00 Ezra Mam Off-Field Dramas

18:45 The Ben Hunt Saga Drags On

24:00 Bateman To Manly?

27:20 Leo Thompson Linked To Bulldogs

28:30 Pacific Championship Round 1 Recap

33:00 Kiwis v Aussies Preview

36:30 Burning Questions: Bulldogs & Roosters

43:00 Brendan Cowell Joins Us To Talk Plum

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Roundtable Episode 3 | Expansion

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This week we discuss a an issue that could impact the fabric of our game, expansion. The guys discuss what the current plan looks like, if we have the talent for 20 teams, why the NRL loves PNG & debate what success will look like for these franchises. Stick around until the end of the episode where we answer all your questions & comments from the roundtable so far!

00:00 Where Are We At With Expansion?

03:45 Why Are The Other Clubs Involved In Decision?

08:00 Do We Have The Talent?

12:45 Do The New Teams Need Longer To Set Up?

15:00 Why PNG?

20:00 Where Would The 20th Team Be?

22:30 How Would A 20 Team Comp Work?

28:00 Should We Have An Expansion Draft?

31:30 What Does Success Look Like For An Expansion Team?

33:00 The Club License Issue

36:00 NRL Buying Super League?

39:30 Expansion Clubs Being Tied To Old Franchises

42:30 NRL Owning The Expansion Clubs

46:00 Who Would We Like To See Come In?

49:00 Ladbrokes Fan Mail

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Penrith Panthers CEO: Matt Cameron

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by one of the men behind the greatest dynasty of the NRL era Matt Cameron. Matt takes us inside the historic journey of this Panthers team, what goes into managing the cap, the junior nursery & gives us a glimpse into what it takes for this club to thrive.

0:00 Premiership Celebrations

9:30 Penrith Community

15:15 Preparing Players For Life After Footy

21:40 Jealousy Amongst Other NRL Clubs

29:13 Penrith’s Junior Pathways

39:05 Penrith's Salary Cap Algorithm

54:30 Consequences Of Success

1:13:00 Stadium Rebuild/World Club Challenge

1:20:00 Panthers NRLW Team

1:24:15 From School Teacher To NRL CEO

1:36:03 Jimmy's Four Questions

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Superstars On The Move, Pranking Wayne Bennett & Jimmy's Wrestling Debut!

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This week James Graham & Brandon Smith are in to talk the crazy player movement market, the boys give us their best international tour stories, Jimmy takes us inside his wrestling debut & we preview all the pacific championship action!

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00:00 Cheese In Brissy

04:00 The British Bulldog Wrestling Debut

11:20 Player Movement Madness

22:30 Nathan Cleary Magic Round Plea

27:00 Ivan Cleary’s Battles With Mental Health

28:42 Favourite International Camp Stories

39:19 Shaun Johnson Out Of Retirement

42:00 Australia v Tonga Preview

49:00 Olivia Kernick’s Jilaroos Snubbing

52:45 Burning Questions: Dolphins & Cowboys

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Roundtable Episode 2 | The Player Movement Set Up

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This week we dive into the current player movement set up & debate transfer windows, if the NRL needs to introduce a draft & is the salary cap broken?

00:00 The Current Transfer Set Up

17:00 Why The Elite Clubs Benefit

21:30 Do We Need A Trade Window?

34:00 How Would A Draft Work?

42:00 Ladbrokes Fan Question

47:15 Does The Salary Cap Work?

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2024 NRL Season Review & Report Card For All 17 Clubs!

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham sits down with Charlie White for a massive NRL 2024 season review. We go in depth on every team, with Jimmy grading every club, looking at the storylines of the season & we look at the players that stood out for each club this year!

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00:00 Highlights Of 2024

06:15 Wests Tigers

11:42 South Sydney Rabbitohs

17:00 Parramatta Eels

23:30 Gold Coast Titans

27:30 New Zealand Warriors

31:30 Brisbane Broncos

35:00 St George Illawarra Dragons

38:55 Dolphins

41:30 Canberra Raiders

43:30 Newcastle Knights

46:30 Manly Sea Eagles

49:30 Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs

50:30 North Queensland Cowboys

52:00 Cronulla Sharks

54:20 Sydney Roosters

55:50 Penrith Panthers

57:20 Melbourne Storm

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Roundtable Episode 1 | The State Of Refereeing & The Bunker

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This week we jump into the hot button issue of refereeing & the bunker! The panel debate the inconsistencies of the bunker, talk rule changes, forward pass technology & try to solve the problems the game is facing in this area!

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00:00 The State Of Refereeing & The Bunker

02:00 The Inconsistencies

06:30 Coaches Influence On Officiating

09:00 How Do We Fix The Bunker

16:00 Players Lying Down For Penalties

24:30 The Attempt To Clean Up The Game

28:00 The Introduction Of 6 Again

32:00 Forward Pass Technology

39:00 Captains Challenge

42:30 Ladbrokes Fan Question

46:30 Blockers On Field Goals

53:30 Would We Change Anything In The Game?

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Unpacking The Penrith Panthers Historic 4th Straight Premiership with Gorden Tallis & Brandon Smith

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:38:19 +0000

James Graham is joined by Premiership winners Gorden Tallis & Brandon Smith to unpack a historic night in rugby league as the Penrith Panthers win their fourth straight Premiership win!

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Friz: Tyson Frizell

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by his great mate & former teammate Tyson Frizell. Tyson take us inside his incredible career playing for NSW, Australia, Tonga & Wales, we reflect on the Knights season, talk the 2017 world cup win & some cracking stories from the boys time together at the Dragons!

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0:00 Newcastle Races

3:25 Knights 2024 Season Review

11:06 Tyson's Rep Career

17:26 Growing Up In A Welsh/Tongan Household

31:00 2017 World Cup Win

35:55 St George Illawarra Dragons

56:24 Leaving The Dragons

59:43 Tyson's Superstitions

1:04:26 Rugby League Future

1:05:45 Tyson's Fashion Business

1:11:17 Jimmy's Stitch Up On Tyson

1:15:21 Dream Spine & Three Questions

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The Broncos BS, Our Grand Final Preview & Tik Tok Stars!

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith & Charlie White to look ahead to the NRL Grand Final! The boys are fired up over the BS coming out of Brisbane, we breakdown each match up for the GF, give out our Dally M teams of the year & we have a couple sneaky Tik Tok stars on the panel.

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00:00 Our Tik Tok Habits

10:00 Roosters Review

18:00 Broncos BS

41:30 The Boys Dally M Teams Of The Year

48:00 Who Has Got To Cook? Thanks To My Muscle Chef

52:00 Grand Final Preview

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The Grand Final Is Locked In, The New Broncos Coach & Our Bad Experiences In Grand Finals!

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Jimmy & Hindy are in as the boys look ahead to the grand final between the Storm & the Panthers! We talk our own bad experiences in grand finals, look at the Broncos decision to bring Madge in & we reflect on our own bad experiences in NRL grand finals!

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00:00 Waffle

10:40 The Grand Final Is Set

34:30 Hyundai Hybrid Heroes

42:00 Hindy & Jimmy’s Lost GF’s

56:30 Kevin Walters Sacked

01:16:00 Questions From You

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An NRL Icon: David Fairleigh

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 04:43:53 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by former Australian international David Fairleigh. David talks us through his current role working with NRL head coaches, his experiences playing for the Kangaroos & NSW, his time in St Helens & plenty more!

0:00 David’s Role Working With NRL Coaches

27:30 Rule Changes & Interpretations In 2025

44:53 North Sydney Bears

50:40 1994 Rothmans Medal Winner

59:00 State Of Origin

01:06:20 1994 Kangaroos Tour

01:10:37 Super League War

01:19:10 The End Of The North Sydney Bears

01:25:10 Newcastle Knights

01:31:43 St Helens

02:03:34 Dream Spine & Three Questions

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🚨 Kevin Walters Sacked As Broncos Head Coach: Emergency Podcast With Peter Badel 🚨

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 22:39:22 +0000

Kevin Walters has sensationally been sacked as Brisbane Broncos head coach! Jimmy is joined by the man who broke the story, from The Courier Mail, Pete Badel to unpack exactly what went down at Red Hill!

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Finals Week 3 Preview, Ponga's Kangaroos Snub & Cheese The Bird Saver!

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Brandon Smith, James Graham & Charlie White are to preview all the action for this weekend's preliminary finals. We talk Ponga's Kangaroos snub, agent player coach conflicts, Nicho Hynes the person & where each game will be won this weekend.

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00:00 Cheese Surgery, Saving Birds & Roosters Rap Group

16:30 Kalyn Ponga Snubs Kangaroos

26:30 Coaches & Players Agent Conflict

31:30 My Muscle Chef – Who’s Got To Cook?

36:10 Storm v Roosters Preview

57:30 Nicho Hynes The Footballer

01:05:00 Panthers v Sharks Preview

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Finals Week 2 Review, Roundtable Announcement & Are The Cowboys & Manly's Seasons A Failure?

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Jimmy & Hindy are back to dissect all the action from week 2 of finals. We have a huge announcement about the roundtable, put the Cowboys & Manly on the hoist & look ahead to week 3.

00:00 Welcome Hindy

05:00 Roundtable Show Coming Soon!

10:40 Hyundai Hybrid Heroes

14:20 Sharks v Cowboys Review

32:00 Roosters v Manly Review

49:30 Are The Cowboys & Manly’s Season A Failure?

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The Flick Pass King: Matt Gidley

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by NRL icon Matt Gidley. Gidley talks winning premierships in Newcastle, his time as Knights CEO, dishes the dirt on playing with Jimmy at St Helens & talks his famous flick pass!

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0:00 Life In Retirement

13:20 Knights CEO

17:58 Coming Through The Knights

27:50 1997 Knights Premiership

34:59 2001 Knights Premiership

39:35 Playing Alongside Andrew Johns

41:40 Gidley Flick Pass

48:25 St. Helens Saints

1:11:12 Representing NSW & Australia

1:21:36 Gids’ Dream Spine

1:24:18 Jimmy’s Three Questions

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Bloke x Bye Round Finals Preview, Unfair Pressure On Hynes & The Broncos Huge Recruitment Decision!

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0000

This week Jimmy & Cheese are joined by the one & only Denan Kemp for a huge finals special! The guys talk the best front row combos in NRL history, the pressure on Nicho Hynes, preview every game of finals & we look a huge recruitment dilemma for the Broncos!

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00:00 Denan Kemp Is In!

09:00 The Bash Brothers Front Row Partnership

16:00 The Cowboys Private Plane

19:20 Is The Pressure On Hynes Unfair?

31:00 Broncos Cobbo Staggs Dilemma

42:00 My Muscle Chef’s Who Has Got To Cook?

46:00 Sharks v Cowboys Preview

57:30 Roosters v Manly Preview

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Finals Week 1 Review, The Dogs Bow Out & Should The Sharks Drop Hynes?

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham & Nathan Hindmarsh are in to recap all the action from week 1 of the finals. We talk the end of the Dogs season, discuss if Hynes should be dropped, go off on some tangents & could Ben Hunt be on the move?

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00:00 Jimmy’s Big Weekend

06:30 Hyundai Hybrid Heroes

12:15 Bulldogs Bow Out

17:00 Jimmy’s Turbo Injury Theory

22:10 Panthers Chooks Recap

31:00 Sharks Poor Performance

36:30 Cowboys Knights Recap

44:30 Ben Hunt On The Move?

50:00 Food For Thought

53:00 Questions From You

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Formerly The Big Show: Paul Wight

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by one of the biggest names in wrestling, the man formerly known as The Big Show, Paul Wight. Paul joins us to talk his incredible career, partying with Ric Flair, the upcoming event at Suncorp & he has some advice for Jimmy entering the ring!

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0:00 AEW In Brisbane

3:30 A Living Giant

12:40 Are All Wrestlers Friends?

20:50 Jimmy’s Wrestling Debut

31:30 Wrestling Celebrities

38:09 Paul’s Rugby Experience

41:15 Why Paul Hasn’t Retired

46:00 Ric Flair Stories

50:35 Brock Lesnar Stories

53:20 NWO & Attitude Era

56:15 Breaking The Ring 3 Times

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Bye Round Live With Peter Sterling & Brandon Smith!

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 07:07:23 +0000

Peter Sterling & Brandon Smith join James Graham in front of a live audience to talk dynasties, working on the footy show, the brilliance of Penrith & winning premierships.

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Finals Week 1 Preview, Jimmy's Massive Dogs Gesture & The Fox's Nightmare Week!

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith to preview every game of a massive week 1 of finals! Jimmy has a massive announcement that Dogs fans won't want to miss, we have a brand new segment all thanks to My Muscle Chef & Cheese explains why the Broncos must sign Christian Welch!

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00:00 Cheese Rehab

07:00 Jimmy’s Dogs Gesture

10:30 Josh Addo-Carr’s Bizarre Situation

18:30 My Muscle Chef's Who Needs To Cook This Weekend?

22:00 Christian Welch To The Broncos?

27:00 Panthers v Chooks Preview

35:00 Storm v Sharks Preview

40:00 Cowboys v Knights Preview

42:30 Dogs v Manly Preview

48:00 End Of Season Awards

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Best Mad Mondays, The Finals Race & The Bunker Shake Up w/ Nathan Hindmarsh!

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Nathan Hindmarsh again as the guys look at the finals race, talk Mad Mondays, pet animals & the race for the title!

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00:00 Nathan Hindmarsh Is Back

03:00 Top 8 Locked In

06:00 Wayne Bennett Bunker Blow Up

19:30 Mad Monday Yarns

27:00 Tigers 3rd Straight Spoon

39:00 Sharks Manly Recap

43:00 Which Of The Bottom 4 Make A Run?

48:00 The Race For The Premiership

51:00 Broncos Shocking Season

57:00 Tom Flegler Injury Rehab

01:04:00 Questions From Listeners

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NRL Head Of Football: Graham Annesley

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by NRL's Head Of Football & Elite Competitions Graham Annesley. Graham & Jimmy talk the pressure of being a referee, the future plans for rule changes, the bunker scrutiny & much more in this in depth chat.

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0:00 Graham Is Not The Referees Boss

06:00 Head High Contact

31:30 Sin-Bins For High Tackles

39:11 Refereeing/Bunker Scrutiny

56:30 Refereeing To The Laws Of The Game

01:01:00 Field Goal Blockers

01:11:06 Obstruction

01:21:46 Dealing With Media & Coaches

01:33:50 The Bunker

01:41:50 Forward Pass Technology

01:46:08 Graham’s Favourite Working Role

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Cheese Talks His ACL Injury, Elliot Whitehead & We Preview An Incredible Final Round!

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Brandon Smith jumps in with James Graham as the boys go deep on Cheese's injury & talk the fall out with Elliot Whitehead. We talk the Roosters reshuffle, James Maloney's shock sacking & preview every game of round 27!

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00:00 Cheese Injury Update

26:30 James Maloney Sacked

31:30 The Broncos Disasterous Season

43:00 The Dream Final Round

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Nathan Hindmarsh Jumps In, We Unpack The Chooks Injury Crisis & Why The Spoonbowl Matters!

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Nathan Hindmarsh has joined the Bye Round for the rest of the footy season & he jumps in with James Graham to review all the action from round 26! We talk the Chooks injury crisis, the Dragons disappointing loss, plus the guys talk chinese at the footy & Hindy explains the time he did his PCL before going on a Kangaroos tour!

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00:00 Welcome Nathan Hindmarsh

05:00 When Hindy Did His PCL

12:55 Roosters Injury Carnage

26:30 Sharks Poor Loss

36:00 The Dragons Awful Performance

42:00 Broncos Season Over

51:00 Questions From Listeners

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Stretch: Campbell Graham

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by Kangaroos & Bunnies star centre Campbell Graham. Campbell takes us inside his tough battle with a sternum injury, what the meaning of life is to him, the Bunnies horror season, Latrell's future & what Wayne will bring to the Bunnies in 2025!

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0:00 The Sternum Injury

14:28 The Meaning Of Life

26:20 South Sydney’s Horror 2024 Season

31:30 Wayne Bennett’s Return In 2025

34:00 Latrell Mitchell

37:40 The Son Of A Scotsman

45:45 Trip To The 2024 Euros

52:50 NRL Vegas Promo Tour

57:07 Campbell’s Dream Spine

1:00:28 Jimmy’s Three Questions

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The Roosters Weakness, The Difference Maker For The Dogs & Jimmy's Huge Wrestling Announcement!

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Charlie White as the guys talk the race for the title, we look at the Roosters weaknesses, talk Turbo's financial sacrifice & preview every game of round 26. Plus, the studio is ambushed as Jimmy goes face to face with his latest wrestling rival!

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00:00 Huge Wrestling Announcement

07:00 Jimmy’s Eels Resting Theory

12:50 Turbo’s Sacrifice

17:50 Sharks On The Rise

21:50 What Are The Roosters Weaknesses?

26:20 The Difference Maker For The Dogs

27:20 Rockbuster

29:20 Pacific Championship Announced

32:20 Round Preview

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The Wild Finals Race, The Botched Bunker & What Makes Bellamy Brilliant?

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham & Brandon Smith are in & the boys unload on the bunker, look at the insane race for the 8, Cheese explains what makes Bellamy brilliant & Jimmy wants Parra players rested for the spoonbowl!

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00:00 Is Jimmy A Journalist?

04:30 The Botched Bunker

23:00 Roosters Big Win

30:00 The Race For The 8

37:00 The Brilliance Of Bellamy

43:00 Jimmy’s Spoonbowl Theory

53:00 Questions From You

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An Eels Icon: Tim Mannah

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by Tim Mannah to talk the Eels rebuild, what is going wrong at Parra, his hectic life post footy, the 09 premiership loss & how the Eels can become contenders again!

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0:00 Life In Retirement

08:00 2024 Parramatta Eels

19:55 Post-Retirement Struggles

26:50 Contract Clauses & Star Players

34:00 Living In The Shadow Of The 1980’s Eels

37:30 Being The Son Of Migrants

47:05 Growing Up In Bulldogs Territory

53:45 Eels 2009 Run To The Grand Final

01:20:40 Joining The Eels Board?

01:31:00 Tim’s Harsh Exit From The Eels, Almost Joining The Tigers

01:39:55 Dream Spine

01:43:50 Jimmy’s Three Questions

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The Brilliance Of Burgess & Why Souths Miss Him, The 6 Way Premiership Race & Round 25 Preview!

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Charlie White to talk the brilliance of Sam Burgess & the influence he has had on Jimmy. We look at why Souths are missing Burgess amidst their poor management of Latrell, Jimmy explains why 6 teams can win the premiership this year & we preview every game of round 25!

00:00 The Wrestling Beef Continues

06:00 Rockbusters

09:00 What Sam Burgess Induction Means To Jimmy

18:45 Souths Management Of Latrell

26:30 The Premiership Race

42:30 Round 25 Preview

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Why The Race For The 8 Could Be Over, Jimmy's Coaching Theory & A Round Of Refereeing Blunders!

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith to talk the race for the 8, the Dogs big win, refereeing blunders, the Storm's statement performance & Jimmy takes us through one his coaching theories!

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00:00 Chooks Big Win Over Eels

06:30 Jimmy’s Project Pep Idea For Coaching

17:30 Are The Dragons Locked In The 8?

25:30 Melbourne’s Brilliant Win

37:00 The Dogs Big Win

44:00 The Blockers

51:00 Questions From You

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The Sports Psychologist To The Stars: Dr Scott Goldman

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

This week Jimmy explores the world of psychology in sport with the world renowned Dr Scott Goldman. Dr. Goldman is the former head of psychology at the Miami Dolphins and is currently the Performance Psychologist for the Golden State Warriors. He is also the inventor of the Athletic Intelligence Quotient (AIQ) which measures intelligence that is most relevant to athletic performance. In this fascinating chat, Dr. Goldman opens up on his experiences working with some of the world's biggest athletes!

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0:00 Dr. Goldman’s Elevator Pitch

13:31 What Happens When He Gets Hired

17:32 Building Trust With Players, Coaches, Owners

33:20 Working With Players, Coaches, Owners

50:30 Culture In Sport

01:02:35 Jimmy’s North Star

01:12:30 Jimmy’s ‘Project PEP’ Idea

01:46:15 Dealing With Defeat

02:15:30 The AIQ

02:22:37 Jimmy’s Three Questions

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Latrell Deep Dive, Huge Dragons Signing & The Real Mitch Moses Story!

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Charlie White as we take a deep dive on the Latrell Mitchell situation, cover Flanagan's suspension & talk Broncos finals chances with Walsh ruled out with a broken hand for a few weeks. Plus, we look at who the Bears could chase for their first season & look at how the signing of Valentine Holmes can help turn around the Dragons!

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00:00 Nelson Bay Marlins Trip

04:30 Grayson Waller’s Had Another Crack

09:00 Rockbuster

11:45 Live Show Announcement

14:00 Latrell Mitchell’s Photo Dramas

26:45 Kyle Flanagan Cops 4 Weeks

29:45 Walsh Broken Hand

33:30 Val Holmes Signs With Dragons

40:00 The Bears Are Back

47:00 Round 24 Preview!

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Our Scandals With Bites & White Powder, The Race For The 8 & Round 23 Review!

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith as the guys reflect on the scandals they have faced during their careers with Kyle Flanagan & Latrell Mitchell in the headlines. We recap all the action from round 23, talk the race for the 8 & answer all your questions!

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00:00 Cheese Shopping Antics

04:00 Jimmy On The Royce Walk In The Rain

05:20 Raygun’s Performance

11:15 Latrell’s White Powder Photo

14:00 Kyle Flanagan’s Bite

35:00 Dolphins Crucial Win

40:00 Does Golden Point Need To Go?

44:00 Can The Broncos Still Make The Top 8?

49:00 Are Manly A Darkhorse?

51:00 Panthers Comeback

01:00:00 Questions From You

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The Hottest Man In League: Herbie Farnworth

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 04:04:54 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by his fellow Englishmen Herbie Farnworth. Herbie takes us through his journey from Burnley to Brisbane, the tough loss in the grand final to Penrith, playing football for Burnley & why he moved to the Dolphins!

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0:00 Manchester United Prodigy?

04:35 Growing Up In Burnley & Finding Rugby League

10:46 Moving To Australia At 17-Years-Old

19:03 The Aussie Accent/Slang

28:18 Brisbane Broncos

32:15 Signing With The Dolphins

35:00 2023 NRL Grand Final Loss

48:48 England

51:40 Life Away From Footy

55:35 Herbie’s Dream Spine

01:00:20 Jimmy’s Three Questions

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Flanagan's Bulldogs Beef, The Concussion Farce & What Wayne Bennett Means To Jimmy!

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Charlie White as the boys talk the beef between the Bulldogs & Shane Flanagan! We talk the greatness of Shaun Johnson, unpack some major drama with the HIA, preview every game of round 23 & Jimmy explains why he holds Wayne Bennett so close to his heart.

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00:00 Colour Blindness

04:30 Rockbusters

06:30 Shane Flanagan’s Bulldogs Beef

12:30 Shaun Johnson’s Retirement

19:30 HIA Concussion Dramas!

24:30 What Wayne Bennett Means To Jimmy

34:00 Round Preview

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The Bulldogs Are Here, The Broncos Butchered Year & The WWE Is Targeting Jimmy Graham!

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith as the boys talk the Bulldogs big win at Belmore, we cover the Dragons huge win, the Roosters poor defence, the Broncos butchered year & we answer all your questions.

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00:00 Jimmy’s Wrestling Beef Escalates!

04:30 The Dragons Massive Win

07:15 Roosters Weird Win

13:45 Belmore Roars

16:00 The Wahs Dissapointment

17:45 The Broncos Slide

25:30 Questions From Listeners

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The Next Supercoach: Kristian Woolf

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

A very special guest this week with Jimmy joined by his former coach Kristian Woolf. Woolf coached Jimmy at St Helens and is primed to take over from Wayne Bennett next year as the Dolphins head coach. In Woolf's first ever podcast he takes us inside how he motivates men, what he has learnt from Bennett, reviving the Tongan national side & winning premierships at St Helens.

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0:00 St Helens

28:12 2020 Super League Grand Final Win

59:55 Wayne Bennett & The Dolphins

01:13:07 Coaching Tonga

01:26:18 Future Of International Footy

01:36:00 Growing Up In Mt Isa

01:39:27 Dream Spine + James Roby Stories

01:52:30 Jimmy’s Three Questions

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The Player Market Has Gone Bonkers, Heartbreak For Parra & Is To'o Really Worth $1M Per Year?

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Charlie White with the player market going bonkers! We breakdown what losing Talagi means for Parramatta, dig deep on To'o reportedly wanting out of Penrith, commend the Dragons on their recruitment drive & preview every game for round 22!

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00:00 Jimmy’s 12 Wins Theory

03:00 Rockbusters

06:30 Blaize Talagi Leaving The Eels

14:00 Brian To’o Wants Out?!?

25:00 The Dragons Recruitment Drive

29:00 Knights Halves Reshuffle

32:00 Round 22 Preview

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Stefano Is On The Move, Broncos Disaster & Jimmy's Latest Beef!

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith to recap all the action from round 21. The boys talk the Broncos slide, why the Dogs are firing, unpack Stefanos decision to leave the Tigers, Jimmy's got beef with a group of wrestlers & we answer your questions!

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00:00 Cheese Kmart Shopping

03:00 Jimmy’s Wrestling Beef

13:00 Stefano On The Move

21:00 Bulldogs Huge Win

24:00 Broncos Poor 2024

30:00 Roosters Blown Lead

33:00 Where Are Melbourne At?

36:00 The Race For The Top 4

38:00 Questions From You

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Tino: Tino Fa'asuamaleaui

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

This week James Graham dives deep with Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, covering everything from Tino's injury progress and his whopping 10-year deal with the Titans to his leadership role, why he is pumped David Fifita is staying and what it'll take for the Titans to snag a Premiership.

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0:00 Injury Update

2:50 Des Hasler

20:25 Tino’s 10-Year Titans Deal

23:05 What The Titans Need To Win A Premiership

26:36 Tino The Leader

37:58 David Fifita

42:20 Melbourne Storm

46:15 Brandon Smith

49:46 Representing Australia

55:05 Jimmy’s Three Questions

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Tigers Roster Cleanout, Pressure On O'Brien & Round 21 Preview!

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Charlie White to talk about the Tigers roster cleanout, the pressure mounting on Newcastle Knights coach Adam O'Brien, Jimmy talks the most influential props in the game, we preview the round & rockbusters is finally back!

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00:00 Brisbane Shenanigans & Rockbusters Is Back!

11:00 Jimmy’s Top 10 Props

14:30 Tigers Roster Shake Up

28:45 Adam O’Brien Pressure At The Knights

38:00 Round 21 Preview

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The Roosters Greatest Test, Clutch Cleary & Round 20 Review!

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith to recap a wild weekend of footy! The boys talk the challenges facing the Chooks, Nathan Cleary's clutch masterclass, the race for the 8 & the Broncos big bounce back win!

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A Warhorse: Tom Flegler

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

For our 100th guest we have a very special guest with the Dolphins star forward Tom Flegler joining us. Tom talks us through his recent battle with a career threatening injury, the grand final loss in 2023 & his journey from Tully to the State of Origin arena!

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0:00 100 EPISODES!

01:25 Origin III

03:05 Shoulder Injury Update

28:15 Growing In North Queensland

3615 Brisbane Broncos

47:10 2023 Grand Final Loss

57:00 The Dolphins

01:07:05 Representing Queensland

01:15:37 Jimmy’s Three Questions

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Origin Game 3 Review w/ Wally Lewis & Ryan Girdler!

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:40:11 +0000

James Graham is joined by Origin royalty with the King Wally Lewis & Blues legend Ryan Girdler to recap one of the best deciders in recent memory. The team go through the heroes that etched their name into history for NSW, talk what went wrong for QLD, we put the spotlight on Slater's selections for game 3 & talk the moments that sealed NSW's victory.

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State Of Origin Live Show With Gorden Tallis & Wade Graham!

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 08:38:13 +0000

Welcome to The Bye Round's State of Origin Live show from the Lord Alfred Hotel in Brisbane! Jimmy is joined by Origin legends Gorden Tallis & Wade Graham ahead of the Origin III decider plus the boys share some cracking Origin stories!

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Massive Origin Game 3 Preview, Why The Broncos Are Done & Should Ryles Join The Eels Immediately?

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Brandon Smith is joined by James Graham to preview the biggest origin game in years! The boys do their combined Origin 13, we talk the Broncos flop of a season & answer all your questions!

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00:00 The World’s Gone Mad

06:00 Origin Game 3 Preview

15:00 Our Combined Origin 13

19:00 The Broncos Disaster

40:00 Ryles Released By Storm

45:00 Listener Questions

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A Bulldogs Icon: Reni Maitua

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by an NRL legend & Bulldogs icon Reni Maitua. Reni talks us through the ups and downs of his footy career, winning premierships, his post-retirement business adventures, his mental health journey plus share some cracking stories along the way!

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The Origin War Of Words Heats Up, NRL's Vegas Extravaganza & Is Nicho Hynes & Cronulla Sharks' Season All Over?

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:00:00 +0000

James Graham is back in with Charlie White ahead of an Origin impacted Round 19! The boys preview the weekend of footy ahead plus breakdown all the massive news in rugby league including; Nicho Hynes' devastating injury blow, NRL's Las Vegas adventure gets bigger, Madge sledges QLD legends & there's some big drama in the English Super League.

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0:00 Jimmy's Concussion Test

3:05 Beer, Footy, Food Pub Crawl

4:35 Nicho Hynes' Devastating Injury

9:46 Las Vegas 2025 Locked & Loaded

18:40 Origin III: Madge Sledges Gorden Tallis

30:52 Drama In The Super League

36:15 Round 19 Preview

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QLD's Bizarre Selections, Why Ryles Is The Man For Parra, The Clutch Bulldogs & Can The Broncos Stop The Slide?

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Brandon Smith & James Graham are in to breakdown all the massive selection news for game 3, Cheese takes us inside the Roosters special day with JWH's record breaking feat, we find out why Ryles can help save Parramatta & recap all the action from round 18!

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00:00 JWH’s Historic Day

06:00 Origin Team Reaction

22:30 Jason Ryles The New Man For Parra

35:30 Round 18 Review

51:30 Listener Questions

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Rabbitohs Superstar: Jai Arrow

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by one of the characters of our game Jai Arrow. Jai take us inside his State of Origin experiences, South Sydney's 2024 season, his significant shoulder injury, managing the media scrutiny, the influence of Wayne Bennett, and his aspirations both in and after football.

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0:00 When Jimmy First Spotted Jai

02:54 State Of Origin

05:54 South Sydney’s 2024 Season

11:30 Jai’s Painful Shoulder Injury

18:25 Can South Sydney Play Finals Footy?

21:00 Dealing With Media Scrutiny

24:15 Wayne Bennett

40:39 Jai’s Psychic Meeting That Led Him To South Sydney

46:55 Playing For Queensland

56:25 Origin Celebrations

59:25 Being An ‘Old School’ Footballer

01:09:12 Footy Ambitions

01:11:52 Post Footy Career

01:13:29 Jai’s Dream Spine

01:15:45 Jimmy’s Three Questions

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Mitchell Moses Eels Blow Up, The Roosters Rebuild & How Do We Fix The Sin Bin Lottery?

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Charlie White as the boys talk the dramas at Parramatta following Mitch Moses' blow up, the rebuild at the Roosters as Townsend joins them for 2025. Jimmy has a solution to fix the sin bin lottery, we preview every game of the round & talk Ponga's early return!

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00:00 Jimmy's Gripe

05:30 Moses Eels Blow Up

22:30 Chad Townsend To The Chooks & The Roosters Rebuild

32:00 The Sin Bin Lottery

45:00 Round 18 Preview

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Peter Sterling & Phil Sigsworth Talk The Magic Of 1980's Rugby League, The Legend Of Tommy Raudonikis & Playing At Henson Oval!

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0000

All thanks to Beer Footy Food we are joined by Peter Sterling & Phil Sigsworth at Henson Oval for a very special edition of the Bye Round. The lads talk us through what it was like playing in the 80s, how the game has changed, the Jets expansion bid & some cracking Tommy Raudonikis stories!

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The Rise Of Angus Crichton, The Fall Of The Broncos & Jimmy Tees-Off On English Rugby League!

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith as the boys go deep on the Roosters massive win over the Tigers, Cheese talks Angus Crichton's resurrection, we talk the pressure on Nicho Hynes, look at the race for 8 & Jimmy is furious with the turnout for England v France!

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00:00 Roosters Big Win!

07:30 Angus Crichton Staying At Roosters

10:30 Listener Hair Bet

13:20 Unfair Pressure On Nicho?

17:30 Reed Mahoney v Nicho

19:00 Cowboys Big Win & Soft Run Home

23:30 Broncos Dangerous Slide!

30:30 Dragons In The Hunt For Top 8

31:30 Knights Big Win

35:30 International Rugby League Disappointment

42:30 Questions From Listeners

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Sharks Superstar: Ronaldo Mulitalo

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by one of the characters of our game Ronaldo Mulitalo. Ronnie is one of the best wingers currently in the game & talks us through the Sharks season so far, his love of life, dealing with hate from fans & how buying a house for his mum has made it all worth it!

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0:00 Moving Houses

5:15 Playing 100 NRL Games

11:00 Ronnie’s Love Of Life

18:15 Dealing With Hate On Social Media

22:40 Ronnie’s Vlog

25:20 Dale Finucane Retirement

28:30 Sharks 2024 Season So Far

33:30 Josh Hannay Linked With Eels Coaching Job

36:18 Bombed Try Against South Sydney

38:50 Career Beyond Footy + Interest In Business

43:35 Buying His Mum A House

48:20 Playing Future At The Sharks

49:30 Growing Up In New Zealand

01:05:50 Playing For The Kiwis

01:10:15 Dream Spine

01:10:50 Jimmy’s Three Questions

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Origin Game 2 Review w/ Aaron Woods & Jai Arrow!

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 02:37:25 +0000

Jimmy is joined by Aaron Woods & Jai Arrow to unpack NSW's huge performance to level the series in game 2. We discuss the players that won the game for NSW, talk the refs performance, what changes QLD can make for Game 3, Woodsy isn't happy with Billy's press conference & who should be the favourites for game 3?

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Origin Game 2 Preview, The Contending Chooks & Are The Warriors Done?

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Brandon Smith & James Graham are in to preview Origin game 2, talk the Chooks big performance, unpack the Wahs meltdown & look at the wild race for the top 8!

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00:00 Cheese Is Back

05:30 Are The Chooks The Number 1 Contenders?

11:30 Storm’s Big Win

13:30 Phones On The Field!

18:00 The Race For The 8

20:30 What’s Going Wrong With The Wahs?

24:00 Origin Game 2 Preview

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Queenslander: Billy Moore

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by an icon of rugby league, the one & only Billy Moore! Billy takes us through the origins of origin, explains what QLD means to him, why he thinks Origin means more to Queenslanders & tell some cracking stories from his playing days.

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0:00 Queenslander!!!

11:00 The Origins Of Origin

17:23 Growing Up On The QLD/NSW Border

23:00 Why Origin Means More To QLD Than NSW

25:40 The 1995 State Of Origin Series

35:42 1995 Melbourne Origin Brawl

42:16 Infamous Cattle Dog Call

47:09 North Sydney Bears

01:02:50 Perth Bears

01:08:00 Rugby League On The World Stage

01:18:38 David Fairleigh

01:23:15 “Finding Another Everest”

01:32:30 Billy’s Dream Spine

01:34:12 Jimmy’s Three Questions

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Cook The Magic Dragon, Has Billy Got NSW Rattled & Why The Origin Beef Is Back!

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Charlie White as the Origin beef is finally back! We talk the Dragons massive signing news, the Eels coaching race, all the latest from State Of Origin & preview round 16!

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00:00 Live Show Reminder

03:00 Damien Cook Signs w/ Dragons

11:30 State Of Origin Coach Beef!

18:30 Why Origin Means More To QLD

25:20 Latrell Mitchell & Spencer Leniu Coming Together

35:45 Eels Coaching Race

39:45 Why Under 19’s Origin Is Special

42:30 Pangai Jnr & Papenhuyzen Are Back

44:30 Fullback Depth

46:30 Roosters v Bulldogs Preview

48:30 Bunnies v Sea Eagles Preview

49:30 Should Api Be In Origin Squad?

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Origin Teams Reaction, How Cheese Is Travelling & Round 15 Review!

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham & Brandon Smith are in to unpack both Origin teams for game 2. Cheese updates us on how he is travelling with the off-field drama & we review all the action from round 15!

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00:00 How Is Cheese Going?

18:30 Origin Teams Reaction

35:00 Maccas McSmart Plays Of The Week

40:00 Manly’s Unlikely Win

43:00 Sharks Sliding

46:00 What Is Going Wrong At Broncos?

48:00 The Storm Have Another Gun!

49:30 Tigers Take Down Titans

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The Mid-Season Report For Every NRL Club!

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000

In this special episode of the Bye Round the boys go deep on every NRL club looking at what has gone right & wrong, Jimmy predicts each clubs ladder position finish & evaluate each teams performance so far this season!

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00:00 Mid Season Report Special Show

02:11 Wests Tigers

10:43 South Sydney Rabbitohs

16:33 Gold Coast Titans

20:50 Parramatta Eels

28:00 Newcastle Knights

32:00 North Queensland Cowboys

34:45 Manly Sea Eagles

38:00 New Zealand Warriors

42:00 St George Illawarra Dragons

45:00 Brisbane Broncos

50:00 Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs

55:00 Sydney Roosters

59:00 Canberra Raiders

01:02:30 Dolphins

01:08:00 Penrith Panthers

01:12:00 Cronulla Sharks

01:17:00 Melbourne Storm

01:22:00 Jimmy’s Predicted Ladder

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Origin Selection Dilemmas, Our Reaction To Cheese Being Dropped & Round 15 Preview!

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Charlie White & we have a live show on the way for State of Origin game 3! We talk Cheese being dropped, the selection headaches for Michael Maguire & preview all the action for round 15!

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00:00 Liverpool Larry David

03:00 Live Show Coming Origin 3

07:00 Cheese Dropped

14:00 Jimmy’s Run Stopper

18:00 Massive Weekend For Origin Game 2 Selection

24:00 Player Movement Heats Up

27:45 Bulldogs Commentary Box Footage

30:00 Carter Gordon Signs For Titans

32:00 Round Preview

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Cheese Addresses The Breach Notice, The Dogs Are Barking & The Tigers Debacle!

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Brandon Smith is in with James Graham to talk his breach notice, we recap the Dogs incredible win over Parra, talk the freefalling Tigers & the changes NSW must make for game 2!

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0:00 Cheese Addresses Breach Notice

10:30 The Dogs Are Barking

17:00 McSmart Plays Of The Week

24:00 NSW Changes & How Is Suaali’I Travelling?

27:45 Tom Flegler Season & Career In Doubt

39:00 Jimmy’s Lomax Admission

41:20 Tigers Freefalling & Concerns Over Benji’s Tactics

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The Big Marn: Darryl Brohman

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000

This week James is joined by an icon of Rugby league the one and only Darryl Brohman. The Big Marn talks us through his time on the footy show, the tough 80s era & his life as a model.

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0:00 Darryl The Model

06:10 1984 Bulldogs Premiership

20:00 Eels v Bulldogs Rivalry

31:00 Sporting Loyalty

45:00 The ‘QLD Spirit’ Debate

50:47 The Les Boyd Incident

01:00:08 Coaching Career

01:09:02 The Footy Show

01:22:23 Working In Rugby League Radio

01:33:00 Order Of Australia Medal Recipient

01:36:06 Darryl’s Dream Spine

01:42:38 Jimmy’s Three Questions

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Origin Game 1 Review w/ Craig Wing & Wally Lewis!

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:16:14 +0000

James Graham is joined by 2 very special guests with Craig Wing & Wally Lewis jumping in studio for a huge Origin recap show! We talk Suaali'is send off, the changes NSW can make for game 1 & why NSW are still in this series!

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Origin Game 1 Preview, Heartbreak For Edwards, Dogs Of War & Round 13 Review!

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham & Brandon Smith are in to preview every aspect of game 1 following Dylan Edwards injury, we talk the Dogs incredible defence, the Roosters disappointing loss & recap all the action from round 13!

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A True Champion: James Maloney

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 04:22:54 +0000

This week James Graham has a very special guest with one of the games champions James Maloney stopping by. Jimmy talks us through his transition into coaching, why he won everywhere he went, his time in France & his latest project—a podcast with Toby Rudolf, Jeremy Latimore & the Professor.

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0:00 Jeremy Latimore Stories

9:00 Transition To Coaching

24:15 Cowboys Coaching Gig

35:36 Playing & Living In France

56:22 Larrikin vs. Footy Player

58:00 Wherever Jimmy Went Success Followed

1:08:32 Premiership Wins & Celebrations

1:17:36 The Current Penrith Panthers

1:22:33 State Of Origin Series Wins

1:24:40 Jimmy’s Dream Spine

1:27:00 Craig Bellamy Spray

1:28:10 Jammer’s 3 Questions

1:31:20 Jimmy Wants To Win Powerball

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Nicho Calf Watch, Why This Can Be Walsh's Series, Benji Holiday-Gate & Round 13 Preview!

Wed, 29 May 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham teams up with Charlie White to discuss concerns about Hynes' calf, the potential dominance of Reece Walsh in the series, whether the Origin series requires restructuring, Jimmy clarifies his Benji Marshall comments, and we preview round 13!

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00:00 Benji’s Holiday

09:00 Madge Mountains Nicho Calf Watch

11:30 Matt Burton 18th Man Dramas!

15:00 Who Is Jimmy Liking For Game 1?

20:00 Why Walsh Can Dominate This Series

26:00 Does The Origin System Need A Revamp?

33:00 Who Are Penrith’s Biggest Contenders?

40:00 Round 13 Preview

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Our Origin Teams Reaction, Benji's Mid Season Holiday & Round 12 Review!

Mon, 27 May 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham and Brandon Smith share their thoughts on the Origin teams for game 1. Jimmy explains why he isn't happy with Benji's mid-season holiday, while they discuss the Roosters' improved form & we recap all the action from round 12!

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A Dragons Icon: Jason Nightingale

Sun, 26 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by his great mate & former teammate Jason Nightingale. Jason Nightingale talks his epic 2010 premiership win with the Dragons and his ride-or-die loyalty to the team throughout his entire career. He shares how the family-like atmosphere and unwavering support from fans kept him rooted in the Dragons' red and white jersey & the influence Wayne Bennett had on his career.

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0:00 Bulking Up

9:11 What’s Jason Up To These Days?

19:13 Growing Up In Aus & NZ

27:13 Winning The 2008 World Cup

40:16 Wayne Bennett

50:56 2010 Premiership Win

1:04:25 Can Wayne Work His Magic Again At Souths?

1:10:53 2018 NRL Season & Retirement

1:14:40 Being A One-Club Man

1:17:30 The 2024 Dragons

1:21:33 Gypsy Nickname

1:24:14 Benji Marshall

1:27:00 Jimmy’s Three Questions

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The Candidates For The Eels Job, Jimmy's Sliding Doors Moment, Origin Teams, Social Media Nonsense & Round 12 Preview!

Wed, 22 May 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is in with Charlie White with plenty going on in the world of Rugby League. We talk the latest in the hunt for the new Eels coach, Jimmy explains how he was rejected by the Dragons for an assistant role, we talk the social media circus over the Roosters live stream, Jimmy picks his Origin teams & we preview every game of round 12!

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00:00 Jimmy’s magic round antics

04:30 We Were Wrong About Bennett & The Latest On Parramatta

20:45 James Grahams Coaching Sliding Doors Moment

27:45 Why The Roosters Video Is Nonsense

32:45 Jimmy’s NSW & QLD Teams For Game 1

40:20 Round 12 Preview

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Brad Arthur Sacked, Why The Eels Might Get Bennett & Magic Round Recap!

Mon, 20 May 2024 11:55:08 +0000

James Graham is in with Brandon Smith to recap all the action from magic round. Before we get into that we have a special emergency podcast to talk Brad Arthur's sacking & why the red flags are everywhere in the sacking. We talk if Bennett could end up at Parra, talk Sharks premiership aspirations, latest on Munster's injury & we have the best thing that's ever happened on the Bye Round in our history.

00:00 Brad Arthur Sacked

20:00 Cheese Is In Magic Round Recap

32:00 Sharks Big Win

40:00 Cam Munster's Injury

46:00 Eels Slide

50:30 Warriors Upset Win

56:00 Were The Titans Dudded?

59:15 Friday Night Games

01:06:00 Listener Questions

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The Smartest Burgess: Luke Burgess

Sun, 19 May 2024 07:27:34 +0000

Welcome to The Bye Round Podcast Interview show. This week Jimmy is joined by his good mate and the last of the Burgess clan to join the show - Luke Burgess! Luke opens up on what it was like growing up in the Burgess household, his move to Australia, why the 2014 Grand Final is a taboo subject and much much more!

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0:00 Being The “Other” Burgess

2:58 Becoming An Australian Citizen

15:13 Is Luke Burgess About To Join OnlyFans?

19:15 Characters In Rugby League

25:28 Rob Burrow

28:30 When Jimmy Wouldn’t Shake Sam’s Hand

37:24 Growing Up In Yorkshire

42:24 The Burgess House

49:00 Sam Burgess

57:01 Joining The South Sydney Rabbitohs

1:05:33 Difference Between Footy In England & Australia

1:11:45 Michael Maguire

1:16:35 The Day The Four Burgess Brothers Played Together

1:19:00 Why Didn’t Luke Play In The 2014 NRL Grand Final?

1:26:27 The Arizona Incident/Leaving The Rabbitohs

1:32:40 Wealth Street & Retirement

1:51:00 Luke’s Dream Spine

1:53:33 Jimmy’s Three Questions

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Magic Round Live Show With Shane Webcke & Todd Carney!

Fri, 17 May 2024 19:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Bye Round's Magic Round Live show from the Lord Alfred Hotel all thanks to our great mates at Ladbrokes! Jimmy is joined by Broncos & QLD legend Shane Webcke and 2010 Dally M Medallist Todd Carney as the boys share some ripping stories from their time in rugby league in front of a live audience!

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David Fifita's Bizarre Backflip, Bennett's Hardest Job Yet & Magic Round Preview!

Wed, 15 May 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is in with Charlie White as the boys get you ready for magic round! We talk David Fifita's bizarre backflip on the Chooks, Jimmy's not happy with the bunker, why Wayne Bennett has a tough job ahead of him & we preview every game of magic round!

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00:00 Jimmy’s Back

02:30 Jimmy’s Bunker Blow Up

11:00 David Fifita’s Bizarre Backflip

22:00 Bennett Done Deal With Bunnies

26:30 Magic Round Preview

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Why Nicho Should Be The NSW Halfback, The Rising Roosters, Round 10 Review & Is Latrell Unfairly Criticised?

Mon, 13 May 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Brandon Smith is in with Charlie White as Jimmy is off today. We recap all the action from round 10, Cheese backs Hynes for NSW, we talk the Roosters huge performance & Cheese defends Latrell Mitchell!

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00:00 Jimmy's Off

01:20 Rising Roosters

03:30 Felise Kaufusi Gift For Cheese

05:00 David Fifita Heading To Bondi

07:30 Origin Injury Crisis

15:45 Harry Grant Sin Bin

19:45 Latrell Mitchell's Return

22:45 Cowboys Slide

26:00 Listener Questions

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A Cult Hero: Blake Austin

Sun, 12 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by his former english teammate Blake Austin. Blake reflects on his incredible footy career, talks buying his parents a house at 10 years old, representing England & what he is up to now!

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0:00 “Life’s Never Been So Good In Retirement”

17:24 What’s Blake Up To In Retirement?

31:38 Growing Up In Western Sydney

46:05 Footy Show Winner: Buying His Parents A House At 10-Years Old

52:43 Bizarre Superstitions In Rugby League

59:40 NRL Career

1:04:00 Super League Career

1:15:27 Representing England

1:31:43 Jimmy’s Three Questions

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Beer Footy Food Special w/ Darryl Brohman & Wendell Sailor!

Thu, 09 May 2024 18:00:00 +0000

We've got a very special podcast all thanks to the Beer Food & Footy Festival with Jimmy sitting down with Darryl Brohmann & Wendell Sailor at North Sydney Oval! The guys talk their memories playing at North Sydney Oval, why suburban grounds need to stay, some cracking stories from their playing days & the boys reveal their favourite beer!

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David Fifita's Million Dollar Dilemma, The Bennett 5 Year Deal & Round 10 Preview!

Wed, 08 May 2024 07:08:57 +0000

James Graham is joined by Wade Graham & the boys talk the latest on David Fifita's big contract call, the Bunnies potential 5 year offer for Wayne Bennett, preview every game & answer your questions!

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00:00 Wade In For Cheese

00:45 Beer Footy Food Festival

03:00 Latest On David Fifita

22:30 Wayne’s Potential 5 Year Offer

27:45 Can Sharks Topple The Storm?

35:00 Round Preview

55:30 Listener Q&A

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Where David Fifita Will Land, The Awful Bunker, RTS To Fullback & Jimmy Responds To Fitzsimmons!

Mon, 06 May 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is in with Charlie White to talk all the action from round 9. We cover the bunker dramas, if Fifita should go to Penrith, how the Wahs can bounce back, the Roosters improved form & look at the injury carnage from round 9!

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00:00 Ginger Issues

07:00 Idiot Of The Week: Peter Fitzsimmons

17:30 The Botched Bunker

26:30 The Wahs Slide

31:00 The Rising Roosters

35:00 The Top 8 Doggies

41:30 David Fifita Contract Latest

47:00 Injury Carnage Hits NRL

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Why I'm Retiring: Dale Finucane

Sun, 05 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by one of his great mates & returning guest Dale Finucane. Dale talks us through why he is calling time on his career, what's next, if the Sharks are legit this year, his battles with concussions & reveals some of the toughest training sessions he's ever taken part in.

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0:00 Jimmy Tries To Stitch Up Dale

2:45 Post-Retirement Thoughts

12:18 Dealing With Sudden Retirement

17:07 Concussion Against The Tigers In Round 3

22:05 Being Advised To Medically Retire

40:05 Life After Football - Teaching, Coaching & Music

49:01 Sharks 2024 Season51:49 Setting Standards At Training

1:03:00 Is The NRL Doing Enough Around Concussion?

1:14:08 Sprinting Onto The Field

1:17:00 Wagga Wagga Or Euro Summer?

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Where To Now For The Bunnies, Madge's Biggest Challenge With NSW & The Eels Injury Crisis!

Wed, 01 May 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is in with Brandon Smith as the boys discuss the messy ending of Jason Demetriou's time at the Bunnies, Cheese explains why he picked his option up in Bondi, we talk the Eels injury crisis & preview every game of round 9!

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00:00 Why Cheese Is Staying In Bondi

08:00 The Bunnies Mess

24:00 Madge's Biggest Challenge With NSW

27:00 Clint Gutherson Injury

32:00 Round 9 Preview

49:00 YouTube Questions

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D-Day For Demetriou, The Changing Of The Guard At The Roosters & Round 8 Review!

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is in with Charlie White as the boys talk the board meeting that could decide Jason Demetriou's future, we cover Luke Keary's retirement and the changing of the guard at the Chooks, plus we recap all the action from round 8!

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00:00 The NRL’s Anzac Day Ceremonies

6:00 D-Day For Demetriou

13:45 Luke Keary Retirement & The Changing Of The Guard At The Chooks

18:00 The Top 4 Contenders

21:00 Do We Trust The Sharks?

23:30 Shane Flanagan’s Shot At The Sharks

27:15 The Eels Lose Again

31:00 Benjis Press Conference Blow Up

32:30 The Warriors Slide

35:00 The Knights Win Without Ponga

38:30 The Boys Bunker Gripe

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The King Of Penrith: Royce Simmons

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by his former coach & great mate Royce Simmons. Royce talks us through his battle with dementia, breaking the Panthers premiership drought, his favourite memories from his representative career & dishes the dirt on coaching Jimmy at St Helens.

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0:00 Royce In England

5:30 Living With Dementia

19:30 Growing Up In Gooloogong, Country NSW

30:50 Penrith Panthers

1:03:00 Representing Australia & NSW

1:21:51 Coaching Hull FC

1:33:25 Coaching Jimmy At St Helens

1:42:30 The Current Penrith Panthers Dynasty

1:48:00 Royce’s Dream Spine

1:49:53 Jimmy’s Three Questions

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Why Finucane Became An NRL Legend, A Lawsuit That Could Change The Game & Anzac Round Preview!

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:49:28 +0000

James Graham & Charlie White are in to talk Jackson Topine's lawsuit, Dale Finucane's retirement, Wally Lewis big call on tackling, we preview every game of the round, Jimmy talks his favourite Anzac Day moment & we talk Braydon Trindall's DUI & what it means for the Sharks!

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Knights Disaster, The Dogs Of War, Brad Arthur's All In Message & Round 7 Review!

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is in with Brandon Smith to review all the action from round 7. We talk if Ponga's injury is the end of the Knights season, the boys explain what Anzac day means to them, are the Dogs a finals contender & can BA turn things around at Parra?

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00:00 New Merch Is Live!

02:00 Roosters Tough Loss + What Anzac Day Clash Means To Boys

14:30 Is This Knights Season Over Without Ponga?

20:20 Hetherington V Mahoney Beef

24:00 How The Sharks Have Become Genuine Contenders

27:00 Brad Arthur Goes All In

37:00 Ricky Stuart Backs The Young Raiders Players!

40:00 Reece Walsh’s Brilliance

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Dally M Winner: Todd Carney

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000

This week James Graham is joined once again by Todd Carney. This time we cover his incredible Dally M winning football career, get his version of the Anasta field goal, talk the strange methods of Brian Smith, Todd talks us about his ambition to coach in the NRL & if he could still play in the NRL.

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0:00 The Podcast That Changed Todd’s Life

6:05 Could Todd Make An NRL Comeback?

10:57 ‘Old’ Halfbacks v ‘Young’ Halfbacks

27:50 Podcast With Mitch Pearce

33:03 Todd’s Dream Footy Job

38:49 Winning The Dally M In 2010

49:05 2010 Semi-Final vs. Wests Tigers

53:10 Coach Brian Smith

1:09:50 Origin - Playing For NSW

1:14:55 The Future

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The Warriors Greatest Ever Signing, The End Of The Panthers Dynasty & The Origin Selection Dilemmas!

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is in with Charlie White fresh off the massive news that James Fisher Harris will be leaving Penrith at the end of the year. We talk if this will be the end of the Panthers dynasty, the Origin selection headaches for both teams, James rubbishes that the window is closing for the Chooks & we preview the round!

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00:00 New Merch Almost Available

01:30 James Fisher Harris Signs With The Warriors

09:00 Is The Roosters Window Closing?

15:00 Bunnies New Assistant Coach

20:20 Origin Selection Dilemmas

37:00 The Latest On Josh Schuster

41:00 Should We Increase The Bench Size?

43:45 Round 7 Preview

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Jimmy Responds To FitzSimons, Ricky Stuart's Feud With Des Hasler & Round 6 Review!

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is in with Brandon Smith as Jimmy responds to FitzSimons article, we talk the Ricky Stuart Des Hasler beef, Souths improved performance, how Angus Crichton has rebuilt his career & recap every game of round 6!

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RLPA CEO: Clint Newton

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by RLPA CEO & NRL legend Clint Newton. Newton joins us fresh off finalising the long form CBA, we talk with him on how important this deal is for the players, how the CBA has changed the game, his time with the Newcastle Knights, his legendary father Jack Newton & the work he does with the Jack Newton Classic!

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0:00 NRL In Vegas

3:00 Beginnings Of The RLPA

15:05 A United Playing Group

22:50 Difference Between NRL & Super League CBAs

28:17 Jack Newtown

39:02 Picking Footy Over Golf

48:44 Newcastle Knights

1:08:04 Melbourne Storm

1:19:12 Hull KR

1:28:11 Concussion & Injuries In Rugby League

1:49:01 When The Game Shutdown In 2020

2:07:23 The NRL CBA Drama

2:37:15 Jack Newtown Classic

2:43:00 Clint’s Dream Spine

2:44:50 Jimmy’s Three Questions

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Jimmy Blasts Peter Fitzsimons Over Tedesco Retirement Call, Demetriou's Big Play To Save Bunnies Job & Would Any Club Want Schuster?

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Charlie White & Jimmy is fired up over Peter Fitzsimons recent article calling on James Tedesco to retire. We talk Jason Demetriou's big play to drop Cook, if Bennett would actually want the Bunnies job, the Eels slide, preview every game & will any club actually want to take Josh Schuster off the Sea Eagles?

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00:00 Special Announcement

07:50 Jimmy Blasts Peter Fitzsimmons

17:30 The Rabbitohs Capitulation & Where Next For Him?

31:30 The Parramatta Eels Slide

37:30 Knights v Roosters Preview

39:00 Should The NRL Honour Jennings 300th?

42:20 Storm v Bulldogs Preview

44:00 Broncos v Dolphins Preview

46:45 Do We Buy Reynolds Injury Report?

48:20 Warriors v Sea Eagles Preview

50:20 Josh Schuster Playing Future

55:00 Rapid Fire Preview Rest Of Round

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The Free Falling Rabbitohs, Why The Warriors Are Legit & Round 5 Review!

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is in with Brandon Smith to breakdown what on earth is going on at the Bunnies, we talk the Eels early season slide, Cheese explains why the Warriors can win the comp & we review all the action from round 5!

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An Aussie Icon: Brendan Cowell

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000

This week James is joined by one of Australia's most famous ever actors & his new boss Brendan Cowell. We talk Brendan's incredible career in acting, writing, directing & producing, the passion for his Cronulla Sharks, his book about an ex Rugby league player suffering from impacts of concussions & what's next for Brendan!

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Why Dragons Will Win The Lomax Release, Who Should Chase Big Nelson & Round 5 Preview!

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Charlie White is back from his holiday & joins James Graham for a big edition of mid week matters! Jimmy explains why he thinks the Dragons are the winners of the Lomax release, we talk the Tigers roster management, we talk Nelson Asofa Solomona's future at the Storm & preview every game of round 5!

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00:00 Charlie’s Back From Holiday

04:55 Zac Lomax Future – Do The Dragons Win?

13:38 Nelson Asofa Solomona’s Fitness Drama

18:30 The Wests Tigers Roster Management Dilemma

25:00 Storm v Broncos Preview

27:30 The Perils Of Height

34:30 Dogs v Roosters Preview

40:30 Knights v Dragons Preview

44:15 Rabbitohs v Warriors Preview

47:00 Manly v Panthers Preview

48:40 Dolphins v Tigers Preview

51:45 Cowboys v Titans Preview

56:00 Raiders v Eels Preview

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The Tigers Resurrection, When Matty Johns Saved Cheese & Round 4 Review!

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Brandon Smith & James Graham are in to recap every game from round 4! Cheese reveals the time Matty Johns saved his passport, we talk the Tigers unbelievable win, the Bulldogs attack & look at some blown leads in round 4!

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00:00 Cheese Tough Loss To Penrith

7:30 Cheese’s Johns Family Confession

15:30 Matty Johns Cheese Passport Story

18:00 The Tigers Resurrection!

22:00 Souths Pressure Release!

25:00 The Contending Warriors?

28:00 Broncos Dominant Win

31:00 Are The Dragons A Top 8 Team?

32:00 Titans In All Sorts

36:40 The Raiders Capitulation

39:50 Listener Questions

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The Face Of The Game: Matty Johns

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 03:00:00 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by one of Australia's most famous sports stars Matthew Johns. Matty takes us through his journey to become the face of the game at Fox League, what made playing for Newcastle so special, why he decided to not pursue full time coaching & we go down some rabbit holes along the way!

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0:00 The Human Psyche

13:00 Garry Johns Stories

16:42 Footy & Life Balance

30:52 Matty Johns The NRL Coach?

46:21 Tactical Footy Systems

59:50 Role Of A Modern Day Lock

1:05:18 Andrew Johns

1:15:06 Fox League vs Channel Nine

1:20:30 The Bull Fighting Rugby League Player

1:23:00 1997 Premiership Win

1:31:38 The Footy Show

1:37:16 Communication

1:46:00 Fletch & Hindy

1:54:30 Matty’s Dream Spine

1:55:09 Jimmy’s Three Questions

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Reece Walsh Contract Drama, Could The NRL Buy Leichhardt Oval, The Roosters Rap Group & Round 4 Preview!

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000

We've got a double serving of Cheese with Brandon Smith back in with Jimmy! The boys talk Reece Walsh's Instagram contract drama, if the NRL should try and save Leichhardt Oval, Cheese talks the Roosters rap group & we preview every game of Round 4!

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Controversy In The Bunker, Cheese's American Psycho Moment & Why We Need Suburban Grounds!

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham & Brandon Smith are in to recap a massive weekend of footy! We talk the Roosters big win over Souths & Cheese explains why the Roosters were far from their best. We unpack the controversial bunker calls, discuss if May should have been suspended, the boys defend suburban grounds & what are the weirdest pre-game routines the boys have seen?

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Wests Tigers CEO: Shane Richardson

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 03:00:00 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson. Shane takes us inside the journey that the Tigers are on to turn around their club, we find out how the Tigers will decide where to play their games in future, we talk Marshall's work ethic & Shane explains why the greenshoots are already showing at the Tigers!

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0:00 Wests Tigers Members & Fans

12:50 Becoming Tigers CEO

25:26 Where Will The Tigers Play?

36:17 Richo’s First Few Weeks As CEO

41:35 Decision To Let Go Scott Fulton

50:38 Signing Jarome Luai

58:22 Benji Marshall

1:15:52 Expectations For 2024

1:21:00 Biggest Challenges Facing The Tigers

1:27:58 Rich Digital: The Conflict Of Interest Story

1:33:36 South Sydney Rabbitohs

1:43:41 Relationship With Brydens Lawyers

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Jimmy's Plea To South Sydney, The Real Hastings Story & Round 3 Preview!

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham is in with Charlie White as Jimmy reflects on his experiences as a player and how media criticism made him change as a player for the worse. We talk the crisis at South Sydney and who is really to blame, we reveal the real Jackson Hastings training story & preview every game of round 3!

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00:00 Mansour Fall Out

07:20 South Sydney Drama

10:20 Why James Wants Latrell To Be Himself

15:00 South Sydney Hierarchy Issues

20:00 Real Story Of Jackson Hastings Training Saga

24:00 Panthers v Broncos Preview

28:45 Warriors v Raiders Preview

31:30 Roosters v Rabbitohs Preview

38:45 Bulldogs v Titans Preview

43:36 Dragons v Cowboys Preview

46:55 Tigers v Sharks Preview

49:32 Eels v Manly Preview

52:45 Knights v Storm Preview

55:00 Idiot Of The Week

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The Bunnies Early Season Crisis, Round 2 Recap & Are The Sea Eagles Contenders?

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham is in with Brandon Smith to recap all the action from round 2! We talk the pressure on the Bunnies, what went wrong for the Roosters, the Dragons poor round 2 performance, Jimmy explains what it is like for an older player when they can't do what they used to do & we answer your questions!

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Sauce: Josh Mansour

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 03:00:00 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by NRL icon Josh Mansour! Josh talks us through his recent retirement, why he has gone into podcasting, talks some of the best nights out he had during his footy career & for the first time talks the end to his NRL career & explains why he was disappointed in how it ended.

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0:00 World Of Podcasting

6:04 When Jimmy & Sauce First Met

7:55 Retirement

14:22 Growing Up

21:20 Missed Night Out With Nick Kyrgios & Theo Von

26:57 Other Business Ventures

38:04 Penrith Panthers

1:14:30 South Sydney Rabbitohs

1:27:19 Playing For Lebanon & Newtown Jets

1:30:03 Sauce’s Dream Spine

1:32:44 Jimmy’s Three Questions

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Lomax Dragons Bombshell, The Idiot Of The Week & We Preview Every Round 2 Clash!

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham is in with Charlie White as Jimmy reacts to the bombshell that Zac Lomax wants out of the Dragons, we have a new segment where we find the idiot of the week & we look at all the storylines heading into round 2!

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The Teams That Surprised Us, Worst Trainers Ever & Cheese's Bold Call On The Dragons!

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Brandon Smith & James Graham are in to review the entire opening round! Cheese weighs in on the Spencer Leniu dramas, we talk the worst trainers the boys played with & Cheese has a bold call about the Dragons!

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J-Moz: Josh Morris

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by his former Bulldogs teammate & good friend Josh Morris. The boys unpack J-Moz's career, his relationship with his brother Brett, marking up against the greatest QLD side ever plus some of the funniest pranks the boys did to each other!

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0:00 What’s J-Moz Up To?

2:11 Desire To Coach

7:21 Growing Up A Twin

11:57 Leaving The Dragons

14:58 Is Centre The Easiest Position To Play?

24:18 2014 Origin Series Win

32:30 Playing Against Brett

35:20 Getting Dropped To NSW Cup

38:45 Des Hasler

46:40 Bulldogs Departure

52:42 Longevity In Footy

56:45 Joining Brett At The Roosters

1:10:08 Nights Out With Jimmy

1:13:36 Plans For The Future

1:15:08 J-Moz’s Dream Spine

1:17:47 Jimmy’s Three Questions

1:21:40 Jimmy’s Pranks On J-Moz

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The Players Perspective On Vegas, Round 1 Preview & Will Bellamy Actually Retire?

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Brandon Smith is in with James Graham to preview every game of round 1, Cheese talks us through what Las Vegas was like for the players, we talk TPJ's return to QCup & will Bellamy actually retire?

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V'Landys Legacy, Leniu Racism Drama & What Is Wrong With The Bunnies Defence?

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 02:04:03 +0000

James Graham & Charlie White are back in Sydney to talk the success of Las Vegas, recap both games, unpack the Spencer Leniu racial slur, talk the rule changes & what is wrong with the Bunnies defence?

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Las Vegas In Review With Wade Graham

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 08:22:44 +0000

James Graham sits down with Wade Graham inside Allegiant Stadium to recap the wild week we have had in Las Vegas. We talk the success of the event & recap both games!

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First Night Antics In Las Vegas, Jimmy Gets Stitched Up By Andrew Voss & Our Huge Footy Preview!

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 04:15:00 +0000

Welcome to Vegas week on The Bye Round! Jimmy is once again joined by fellow Graham, Wade Graham, to preview the two blockbuster games ahead on Sunday. Plus, the boys share the antics that have gone on so far since they landed in the entertainment capital of the world!

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0:00 Touchdown Las Vegas!

3:28 Jimmy Stitched Up By Vossy

5:03 First Night In Vegas - Who’s Who Of Rugby League

9:30 Coen Hess ACL Injury

14:08 Luciano Leila Suspension

16:49 Massive Roosters Selection Call

19:50 Jimmy v Warriors Fans

22:24 Roosters vs. Broncos Preview

29:14 Sea Eagles vs. Rabbitohs Preview

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Vegas Is Finally Here, Jimmy Blasts Bizarre Refereeing Decision & Is The NRL Set To Buy The Super League?

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Vegas week on The Bye Round! Today, Jimmy is joined by fellow Graham, Wade Graham as the buildup towards the NRL's historic venture into the USA begins.

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Fletch: Bryan Fletcher

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 04:00:00 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by one of the funniest men to step foot in our studio Bryan "Fletch" Fletcher! Fletch takes us through his recent trip to Las Vegas, his time at Fox Sports, talks some of his best team trips & the boys cover all the big topics impacting the world!

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Dragons Million Dollar Man, Why Jared Warea-Hargreaves Will Go Down As One Of The Greats & Trials Week 2 Preview!

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham is back with Charlie White to talk the Dragons officially signing Luciano Leilua, JWH's retirement, Stacey Jones getting the NZ coaching gig & preview week 2 of the trials!

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00:00 Jimmy’s Bad Studio Behaviour

05:30 Trials Week 2 Team News

13:30 Luciano Leilua Confirmed To Dragons

19:20 JWH Retirement

26:22 Wayne Bennett Brushed By Kiwis

32:55 Peter V’Landys Extends!

39:00 Season Predictions!

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Which Teams Stood Out Week 1 Of Trials, Cheese Gives An Update On Dom Young & Why Papi Can Carry The Storm To A Premiership!

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Brandon Smith is in with James Graham as the boys look at which teams stood out in the first week of trials. We talk the Roosters impressive win, why Papenhuyzen can help carry the Storm, we look ahead to Las Vegas & we answer your questions!

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The CEO: Justin Pascoe

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 04:00:00 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by former Tigers & Panthers CEO Justin Pascoe. Justin opens up on his recent exit from the Tigers, looking back at some of the challenges he faced while leading the Tigers. We discuss the media pressure that was heaped on the Tigers, Justin explains why Benji is the man to lead the Tigers forward & we talk the highs and lows of being a sports CEO.

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NRL 2024 Season Preview!

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by Charlie White to preview every single team ahead of the 2024 NRL season! We look at each club's recruitment, how they can be successful & answer all the burning questions with trials kicking off this weekend!

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00:00 Wests Tigers Preview

05:30 St George Illawarra Dragons Preview

12:30 Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs Preview

21:15 Gold Coast Titans Preview

26:24 Dolphins Preview

32:00 Manly Sea Eagles Preview

38:30 North Queensland Cowboys Preview

45:45 Parramatta Eels Preview

50:40 South Sydney Rabbitohs Preview

57:00 Canberra Raiders Preview

01:01:45 Sydney Roosters Preview

01:06:30 Cronulla Sharks Preview

01:12:30 Newcastle Knights Preview

01:17:00 New Zealand Warriors Preview

01:22:30 Melbourne Storm Preview

01:28:30 Brisbane Broncos Preview

01:40:00 Penrith Panthers Preview

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The Roosters Rebuild, Welcome To Brooksvale & Jimmy Is Heading To Las Vegas!

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by Charlie White as the boys unpack the huge news that Joey Manu is heading to Rugby! Jimmy reflects on the Lodge & explains why he wanted to do it, we talk a bizarre WWE promo, the latest from the trials & Todd Payten shuts down the Taumalolo reports!

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00:00 Update on Jimmy’s Acting Debut

3:00 Reflecting on Matt Lodge Interview

6:30 The Bizarre Saudi Arabia Soccer Promo

17:30 Joey Manu Set To Leave Roosters!

27:00 Trials Recap!

33:45 Todd Payten Rubbishes Taumalolo Reports

38:00 Ben Hunt Address Dragons Rift

42:00 Massive Show Coming Thursday!

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Lodgey: Matt Lodge

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 03:00:00 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by one of the best front rowers in the game Matt Lodge. Matt opens up for the first time on the struggles he faced returning to the NRL, the guilt he felt after the New York incident, his recovery from his ACL injury & explains how Wayne Bennett helped him get back to the NRL.

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0:00 Second Chances

11:45 Knee Injury

19:08 Growing Up In Western Sydney

23:45 Melbourne Storm U/20s

29:03 New York Incident

44:45 The Year After

55:56 Wayne Bennett

1:10:05 Return To The NRL

1:14:28 Anthony Seibold

1:19:20 NZ Warriors

1:29:10 Off-Field Work

1:32:41 Footy Aspirations

1:41:00 Dream Spine

1:43:34 Jimmy’s Three Questions

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New Zealand 2021 World Cup with Brandon Smith & Ronaldo Mulitalo | Tour Tales

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000

We're back with another edition of Tour Tales & this time we go behind the scenes of the 2021 World Cup with Kiwi internationals Brandon Smith & Ronaldo Mulitalo! The boys reveal who was the biggest pest on tour, how Madge pushed the group, tell stories from their best nights out & they reflect on the tough semi final loss to the Aussies. If you are enjoying this series please let your mates know about it & leave a review!

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Cheese Is Back! We Find Out The Rule Changes Fans Haven't Been Told About & The Bears Might Be Back!

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Brandon Smith is finally back & the boys let us in on the new rule changes the NRL will be implementing & how they will change the game! We talk the Roosters special treatment for Las Vegas, if the Bears returning would be good for the NRL & the coaches think player managers are the biggest problem in the game!

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The Bradford Brawler: John Bateman

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 04:00:00 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by NRL superstar John Bateman. Bateman opens up on the tough year at the Tigers in 2023, explains why he wanted to come back to the NRL & the boys talk playing for England together! Bateman explains why he made the tough call to head back to England while dominating the NRL & why he wanted to come back.

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1986 Kangaroos Tour with Peter Sterling & Blocker Roach | Tour Tales

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by 2 icons of the game Peter Sterling & Blocker Roach. Sterlo & Blocker take us inside the 1986 Kangaroos tour of Great Britain & France which saw the Kangaroos go undefeated for the entire tour! We find out the moments that shaped the tour, who was best on ground on the field & off, the best nights out the lads had & what made this tour special for them. Please if you enjoy it share it with your mates!

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0:00 Old School Tours

3:25 Duty Boys On Tour

6:20 Nicknames

8:22 Pressure To Win Every Game

12:29 Lewis & Sterling Combination

16:31 Mal Meninga Benched

22:17 Little Men v Big Men Wrestle

26:45 Garry Jack

31:08 Nightclubs & Casinos

36:31 Wayne Pearce Non-Selection

43:50 What Made Touring So Special?

48:03 Sterlo’s Old Trafford Mishap

52:00 The English Crowds

57:40 Softening Up Period

1:05:12 Royce Simmons Stories

1:08:35 Winning 3-0

1:19:00 Blocker’s Injury

1:25:10 Playing France

1:31:30 Post Tour Trip To Singapore

1:39:05 Favourite Tour Teammate

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The Win Win Dogs Dragons Trade, Pre-Season Predictions, NRL Salaries & Could Taumalolo Leave The Cowboys?

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 04:01:10 +0000

James Graham is joined by Charlie White to talk the Dragons signing of Raymond Faitala-Mariner, NRL's average salaries, the Cowboys captain shake up, we get Jimmy's pre-season predictions & Origin is somehow on the agenda!

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00:00 Drive By Shooting

06:00 Raymond Faitala-Mariner Signs For Dragons

12:15 The Cowboys Dump Taumalolo & Townsend

19:30 NRL's Top 5 Average Salaries By Position

26:50 Pre-Season Predictions

38:30 Way Too Early Origin Chat

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An Elite Coach: Michael Chieka

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 03:00:00 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by one of Australia's greatest international rugby coaches Michael Chieka. Chieka talks us through his incredible run with Argentina at the World Cup, his time as assistant coach at the Sydney Roosters, coaching Lebanon in Rugby League, explains what he thinks makes an elite coach, what is going wrong at the Wallabies & what is next for him!

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England 2017 World Cup | Tour Tales

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This week we get the English perspective on the 2017 World Cup with John Bateman & Tom Burgess joining James Graham to go inside Jimmy's favourite international tour! The guys give us some cracking Wayne Bennett yarns, we hear about the best nights out off the field, talk how England nearly won the tournament & the lads explain what made this group so special!

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Why The Tigers Are Dumping Nofoaluma, The TPJ Media Beat Up & Las Vegas Dramas!

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 03:52:11 +0000

This week James Graham is back with Charlie White to talk the huge news the Tigers are dumping Nofoaluma, we talk Tevita Pangai-Jnr media beat up as he's linked to the Broncos, look at the massive NRL rule change & Jimmy reveals his favourite ever tour!

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00:00 Welcome To The Show

02:30 TPJ Broncos Rumours

07:00 Nofoaluma Set To Be Dumped By Tigers?

17:00 Las Vegas Dramas

25:00 Jimmy’s Alter Ego Off-Field

30:00 Restart Rule Change

44:00 What Was Jimmy’s Favourite Tour?

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Hoppa: Will Hopoate

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Our first guest of 2024 is NRL legend Will Hopoate! Jimmy's former Doggies teammate takes us through his decision to take 2 years out of the game at just 19 for religious reasons, how he ended up not playing Sundays at the Dogs, what it was like having John Hopoate as a dad & why he is retiring at only 31!

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Kangaroos 2017 World Cup | Tour Tales

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This is the first installment of our brand new show that takes people behind the scenes of what happens on a rugby league tour! You will hear from some of the games greats with stories from on and off the field from some of the most famous international tours in the games history.

This week James Graham is joined by World Cup winning duo Aaron Woods & Wade Graham to talk their successful 2017 World Cup! We get some cracking stories from the boys on how they celebrated wins, who were the biggest pests on tour, what it feels like to a win a world cup, talk Cam Munster being sent home & go inside some of the best nights out from this tour.

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The Dragons Volkman Drama, 3 Things To Look Forward To In 2024 & The Tigers Signing Spree!

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000

We're back to regular programming with 3 shows a week on again! We look at the Dragons Volkman drama, talk the Tigers signing spree, look at the depth of the NRL this year & give the 3 things we are looking forward to in 2024!

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Underrated Or Overrated NRL Edition!

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by Charlie White for a special edition of NRL Overrated & Underrated. The boys look at the big issues in the game & also debate some of life's great issues! We are back with 3 shows a week from next Monday!

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2024 NRL Fantasy Draft! 1-17 & Only 1 Player From Each Club!

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Charlie White as the boys go head to head in an NRL fantasy draft picking only one player from each club! The Jimmy hats are live so please help the show by grabbing a hat today!

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2023 End Of Season Quiz & Year In Review!

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 23:32:30 +0000

James Grahamn is joined by Charlie White to unpack the year that was in 2023! The boys go head to head on a 2023 NRL season quiz & look back on the first full calendar year of the Bye Round!

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The Coach: Justin Holbrook

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 01:58:04 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by former Gold Coast Titans & St Helens head coach Justin Holbrook. Justin is now an assistant coach at the Roosters & reveals some of Jimmy's off field antics back in England, talks the Roosters chances in 2024, discusses his exit from the Titans & explains how he was able to help turn St Helens around!

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Dragons Disaster, Jimmy's Acting Debut & Why AFB Is The Missing Piece For The Sharks | Mid Week Matters

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Charlie White to react to a disastrous 24 hours for the Dragons as Amone is de-registered & they miss out on Addin Fonua-Blake! Jimmy is heading into the world of acting, we talk Dearden's big deal with the Cowboys & is AFB the piece to push the Sharks to a premiership?

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Why Luai Is The Man For The Tigers & Is This The End Of Penrith's Dynasty? | Jam & Cheese

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith to unpack the massive news that Luai is likely heading to the Tigers! We talk how this deal will change his life, why Benji can bring out the best in him, how this could turn the Tigers around & discuss if this is the end of Penrith's dynasty? Plus we talk the huge news Welsby is staying in England & Jimmy finally explains why he is a fan of Neighbours!

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An NRL Legend: Mitchell Pearce

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by one of the greatest halfbacks of the NRL era Mitchell Pearce. Mitch takes us inside his decision to retire, his time over in France, how it felt being a scapegoat in Origin series, the tough decision to leave the Roosters & goes deep on some of the challenges he had off the field.

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Tigers Board Sacked, Bulldogs AFB Race Over & We've Got New Merch! | Jam & Cheese

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham jumps in with Brandon Smith to react to the huge news that the entire Tigers board has been sacked! We discuss how the Tigers bounce back from here, if these changes are a positive for the club, what does it mean for Benji & much more! Plus we talks the Bulldogs decision to leave the AFB race & some new merch is on the way!

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The Fan Mailbag | Rugby League Roundtable

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000

This week Jimmy gets the fans perspective on the game with the mailbag edition of the Roundtable. We've loved doing this series and it will be back in the 2024 off-season. Please let us know what you have thought of this series! In this episode Jimmy also lets us know of his reaction to the massive news that the game in England will be changed forever with tackle height & restricted minutes brought into the professional game in 2025.

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The Next English Superstar: Jack Welsby

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by a man he owes so much to, his great friend Jack Welsby. The St Helens superstar talks about the grand final moment, his aspirations to join the NRL, captaining his country, upsetting the Panthers & has some cracking mad Monday stories involving Jimmy!

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The Panthers Final Luai Pitch, Wayne Bennett's New Job & Which Sydney Club Needs Fonua-Blake? | Mid Week Matters

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham is back with Charlie White as the boys discuss the Panthers new and improved Luai offer, we talk the impact Wayne Bennett can bring to international rugby league, we talk which Sydney club needs AFB the most & some toilet brush + biscuit chat...

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00:00 Jimmy's Trip To England & Rockbusters

17:30 Luai's Increased Offer From Penrith

21:00 Which Sydney Club Needs AFB The Most?

26:00 Wayne Bennett The Kiwis Coach?

33:00 Fan Feelings Thanks To Tooheys!

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Concussion | Rugby League Roundtable

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 21:21:27 +0000

Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. This is a brand new 10 part podcast series hosted by James Graham where he digs deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with an executive, player, coach & journalist sitting down with Jimmy each week. The panel each episode is former Rabbitohs CEO Shane Richardson, Sharks star Dale Finucane, Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou & 9 News Chief NRL reporter Danny Weidler.

This week we look at an issue that has the very fabric of game in danger concussion. The guys go in depth on how the game will change, talk litigation from former players, we find out how the current players & coaches view this issues, plus we debate if more needs to be done!

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The King: Wally Lewis

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by one of the greatest Rugby League players of all time Wally Lewis. The King talks about his recent battle with CTE, the incredible changes he has seen to the game, why rep football was so important to him, explains what made his era special & talks about some of his greatest competitors.

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Player Movement Madness, The Tigers Roster Management & Who Are The Next Immortals? | Mid Week Matters

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 03:00:00 +0000

James Graham is back with Charlie White as we get stuck into the player movement market as it ramps up! We debate who should be the next Immortals & go deep on Madge being punted by the New Zealand national team.

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00:00 Rockbusters

05:10 Luai's Mammoth Tigers Offer

15:00 Capewell Set To Join Warriors

20:30 Are The Bulldogs Signing The Right Players?

25:00 Michael Maguire Sacked By The Kiwis

29:45 Vegas Games On US Televsion!

33:50 Who Should Be The Next Immortals?

48:45 Fan Feelings Thanks To Tooheys

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Game & Club Governance | Rugby League Roundtable

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000

This week we look at the governance of our game at both the NRL & club level. We debate how the game is managed, discuss what should be prioritised, look at where we could improve & talk if the future of the game is in the right hands?

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00:00 Game & Club Governance | Rugby League Roundtable

55:30 Tooheys Mailbag Player Movement

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Hall Of Famer: Shane Webcke

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by one of the greatest front rowers the game has ever seen, Shane Webcke. Webcke talks us through his unbelievable journey which involved countless rep honours & 4 premierships. The Broncos legend tells some classic stories from the incredible run the Broncos went on & explains what success & toughness means to him.

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The Bulldogs Recruitment Drive, Union Debate & Luai The Tiger!?! | Jam & Cheese

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Brandon Smith is back with Jimmy to talk all his off-season so far, we go deep on the Rugby Union proposed salary cap dispensation, the player movement madness has hit overdrive & could Jarome Luai really be about to join the Tigers?

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Player Movement | Rugby League Roundtable

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000

This week we look at one of the biggest issues impacting the game player movement. We unpack if the players have too much power, if we need a transfer window, free agency, discuss if the November 1 system has to go & talk making players salaries public!

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00:00 Player Movement | Rugby League Roundtable

51:00 Expansion | Tooheys Mailbag

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Eddie: Eddie Jones

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000

This week is a really special one with one of the biggest names in world sport Eddie Jones jumping in. Eddie has coached at the highest levels of world rugby and this chat goes in-depth on the issues with Rugby Australia, what's next for Eddie, which league players could star in Union & why Eddie walked away with 4 years left on his deal.

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00:00 Why Eddie Left The Wallabies?

26:00 Being Called A Traitor

28:30 NRL V Rugby Australia

44:30 Nearly Signing Joey Johns

51:30 Using Tactics From Other Sports

58:30 Sam Burgess' Union Stint

01:04:30 Differences Between Aussie, English & Japanese Players

01:15:03 Love For Rugby League

01:16:50 Rivalry With Sir Clive Woodward

01:20:27 BIg Dell

01:22:17 Coaching Future - Japan?

01:28:33 Concussion

01:33:31 Tooheys Dream Spine

01:35:00 Three Questions

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The GOAT Is In, 24 Draw Released & Can Jimmy Maloney Be A Good Coach? | Mid Week Matters

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Jeremy Latimore jumps in with Jimmy as the boys unpack Maloney's shock decision to pursue a coaching gig at the Cowboys, Jeremy rips into Jimmy & with the 2024 draw being released who are the winners & losers?

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Expansion | Rugby League Roundtable

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000

This week we look at all things expansion. We debate if PNG is a good option, how many clubs we should expand to, growing an audience in the states & have we got the talent to expand?

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Reno: Adam Reynolds

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by NRL superstar Adam Reynolds. Adam opens up on the tough grand final loss & the mental impact it has had on him, we talk about how the Broncos can bounce back next year. Jimmy & Adam go down memory lane talking the Dogs Bunnies rivalry & what does the future hold for Adam?

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Footy Affordability, Des Hasler Pre-Season Torture & Why Is Jimmy Embarrassed By The International Games? | Mid Week Matters

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham is in with Charlie White as the boys are up in Brisbane we talk why the Broncos are going to dominate in 2024, we get stuck into the Pacific championship, debate if Madge can handle 3 roles & how can we make the footy cheaper to attend?

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00:00 We're Up In Brisbane

06:55 Are The Broncos Set To Dominate In 2024?

13:45 Can Michael Maguire Handle All 3 Roles?

19:55 The Low Crowds At Internationals Again

26:45 Is The Aussie Spine Set For A Reshuffle?

32:00 Tooheys Fan Feelings: Footy Affordability & Des Hasler Pre-Season Torture

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The Future Of Rugby League | Rugby League Roundtable

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000

This week we look at the future of Rugby League! We unpack how advancing technologies will will change the game, discuss the bunker's role in our game, the changing style of athletes, how we can stay at the top of sport & predict what the game will look like in 30 years.

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00:00 The Future Of Our Game | Roundtable

45:00 Tooheys Fan Mailbag!

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Fox League Host: Yvonne Sampson

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by one of the best NRL hosts in the business Yvonne Sampson. Yvonne is one of Fox League's main hosts and sat down with Jimmy to talk her journey to get here, what makes a good host, helping launch Fox League & how the industry has changed since she started.

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Player Movement D-Day Is Here, Dragons Mammoth Manu Offer & Is Cheese Really A Free Agent? | Jam & Cheese

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Brandon Smith is back from his holidays to join Jimmy as November 1 is finally here so we look at the best available talent. Cheese opens up on his future and the boys give their take on which clubs should chase some of the available stars. We cover the international footy, Wighton & Latrell's dropped charges & we answer your questions!

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00:00 Cheese Is Back!

02:00 November 1 Is Finally Here!

07:20 Is Cheese A Free Agent?

08:00 The Stacked Free Agent Class

11:15 The Dragons Mammoth Manu Offer

12:00 Zac Lomax Unfair Criticism

14:45 Is Ezra Mam Worth $1m per year?

18:00 International Footy, Why Fans Need To Show Up More

22:30 Latrell & Wighton Cleared Of Charges

29:00 Fan Feelings Thanks To Tooheys

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Social Media | Rugby League Roundtable

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 17:00:00 +0000

This week we discuss a topic that has taken the world by storm, Social Media. We unpack how the NRL can handle the trolling leveled at athletes, how athletes can manage their social channels, debate if athletes should be on social media & look at the impact it can have on young players coming into first grade.

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00:00 Social Media | Rugby League Roundtable

42:00 Tooheys Fan Mailbag

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Lowy: Zac Lomax

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 03:40:22 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by his former teammate and friend Zac Lomax. Zac takes us inside how he is feeling ahead of Flanagan's first pre-seaon as Dragons coach, what his goals are, how he has handled the tough past few seasons at the Dragons and we get some great stories from the boys playing days together!

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Why The NRL Needs A Transfer Window, Papenhuyzen's Future At The Storm & Las Vegas Drama! | Mid Week Matters

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham is in with Charlie White and the boys get stuck into the Panthers improved offer for Jarome Luai, debate why the NRL needs a new transfer system, talk Papenhuyzen's future at the Storm, recap England's epic win over Tonga & look ahead to this weekends international action!

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00:00 Jetlag Dramas

03:10 Rockbusters

05:55 Todd Carney Interview Wash Up

08:23 The Panthers Improved Luai Offer

13:00 Does The November 1 System Need To Be Revamped?

15:00 Papenhuyzen's Future At The Storm

19:45 Las Vegas Dramas!

23:30 Andrew Webster's New Warriors Deal

27:45 Recapping England's Win Over Tonga

37:00 Fan Feelings Thanks To Tooheys!

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The Management Of Former Players | Rugby League Roundtable

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 17:00:00 +0000

This week we discuss a topic close to my heart, the management of former players. We look at how we can best management NRL players for retirement, how to support for the small name players not just the stars, what programs the NRL can set up & if enough is already done for these players.

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00:00 Management Of Former Players | Roundtable

27:30 Tooheys Fans Mailbag

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Toddy: Todd Carney

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by former Dally M winner Todd Carney. Todd opens up on his some of the mistakes he made during his career and how those mistakes help shape the work he is doing today with young kids chasing their NRL dreams. We also go in depth on his recent decision to go sober and how a trip to rehab has changed his life.

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Luai's Future, PNG The 18th Team?!?, League v Union World Cup & Amone's Dragons Dilemma! | Mid Week Matters

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 03:20:37 +0000

James Graham is back with Charlie White as the boys get stuck into the shock news that PNG could be set to be the 18th team! We discuss what Luai signing with Black Money Enterprise means for his future, how league can compete with Union on the international level & what can the Dragons do with Amone in hot water?

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00:00 League International v Union International

09:00 Rockbuster Clue

14:30 Jarome Luai's Future

20:00 Amone's Dragons Dramas!

28:00 PNG Set To Be The 18th Team?

41:00 Fan Feelings Thanks To Tooheys!

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Representative Football | Rugby League Roundtable

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:00:00 +0000

This week we cover the highly debated topic of representative football. In this we discuss when Origin should be played, how we can grow the international game to compete with union, why Origin is worth so much to the NRL and what we can change in order to help all sides of rep footy survive. This week we also introduce a brand new segment where fans can get involved in the roundtable through comments, dms and questions on social media.

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00:00 Rep Football | Roundtable

40:00 Fans Questions Thanks To Tooheys

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An English Legend: Tom Burgess

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by his former English teammate and current Rabbitohs star forward Tom Burgess. Tom joins us to talk his journey from Bradford to Redfern, discuss the Bunnies disappointing season, playing with his brothers and reveals some cracking stories from the England camps.

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Cheese's Big Day (Rosè), Playing For Your Country & Nathan Cleary To Rugby Union? | Jam & Cheese Podcast

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham & Brandon Smith are back after a short stint on the sidelines. In this episode the boys share what they've been up to, preview the International Footy ahead, discuss some player movement news & answer your questions.

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0:00 What Jam & Cheese Have Been Up To In This Off-Season

10:00 International Footy Preview

19:03 NRL News; Tigers After Best, Where Will Luai End Up + NSW Coach

28:45 Tooheys Fan Feelings

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Grass Roots | Rugby League Roundtable

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000

This week we cover one of the most important parts of our game Grass Roots. The panel discuss playing for competition points at under 10 level, debate tackling at a young age, how to rebuild country rugby league, weight categories as kids & what the best strategy is to keep young kids playing Rugby League!

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Kangaroos Hooker: Harry Grant

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000

This week on the Bye Round James Graham is joined by NRL superstar Harry Grant. Harry takes us inside the walls of Melbourne and explains just how special a place it is to play at. We discuss the Storms challenging end to the year, his rep football plaudits at such a young age, the loan deal & how he has adjusted to becoming one of the superstars of the game.

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The Media | Rugby League Roundtable

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 17:00:00 +0000

This week we cover the impact media has on the game. The boys dive deep into who leaks stories, where agendas come from, the pros and cons of the 24/7 coverage and what the future of media will look like!

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Unpacking One Of The Greatest Grand Finals In NRL History | Jam & Cheese

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000

James Graham & Brandon Smith are back to unpack the incredible 2023 NRL Grand Final, as the Penrith Panthers create history by winning their third-Premiership in-a-row - the first team to do so in the NRL era.

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0:00 Nathan Cleary The GOAT

12:25 What Happened To The Broncos?

19:40 Cheese Hand Update

21:00 Tooheys Fan Feelings

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A Champion: Laurie Daley

Sat, 30 Sep 2023 22:59:01 +0000

This week on the Bye Round Jimmy is joined by one of the icons of the game, a 3 time premiership player and one of the best players the game has ever seen Laurie Daley. Daley takes us through his unique journey, his new career and tells some cracking stories from the glory days of the Raiders!

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Massive Grand Final Preview & Dally M's Wash Up! | Mid Week Matters

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:59:14 +0000

James Graham & Charlie White are in as we unpack all the wash up from the Dally M's & go deep on the NRL grand final!

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00:00 Welcome - Jimmy's 5 A Side Injury!

07:30 How Do You Feel: Dally M's Wash Up

19:40 Grand Final Preview: Penrith Focus

32:50 Grand Final Preview: Broncos Focus

48:45 Rockbuster Results

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The Grand Final Is Locked In, Forward Pass Technology & What Is A Premiership Party Like? | Jam & Cheese

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is in with Brandon Smith as the boys recap the preliminary finals and look ahead to the big dance! We discuss if it's time for NRL to introduce forward pass technology, give out our awards for the year & the boys give their best premiership party stories!

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00:00 How's The Week Off Been For Cheese?

09:00 The Grand Final Is Set!

21:00 The Forward Pass

29:30 Season Awards

37:30 Fan Feelings Thanks To Tooheys!

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The Advocate: Joel Thompson

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 07:18:47 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by ex NRL star Joel Thompson. The boys get deep going through some of the challenges Joel has been through and how rugby league saved both their lives. Joel is a fascinating character and this raw honest chat goes into some of the struggles athletes can experience and how Joel has turned it all around to try and help others avoid his mistakes.

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A Tale Of 2 Jarome's, Roosters & Knights Season Reviews & Was Todd Carney Hard Done By? | Mid Week Matters

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Charlie White as the boys dig deep into week 3 of finals, evaluate the Knights & Roosters season, discuss if Todd Carney was hard done by compared to modern day punishments & a very special announcement!

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00:00 A Special Announcement

05:20 Rockbusters

09:00 How Do You Feel - Panthers v Storm Preview

23:00 Broncos v Warriors Preview

31:30 Valentine Holmes White Bag V Todd Carney's Bubbler

35:00 Roosters Season Review

41:30 Knights Season Review

46:00 Rockbuster Clue Part 2

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Cheese Straight From Mad Monday, Gamble v Willie & Finals Week 2 Review! | Jam & Cheese

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith who has come straight from his mad monday celebrations! We review each game, discuss the Roosters season, the Willie Mason tweet & can the Wahs go all the way?

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00:00 Cheese Fresh From Mad Monday & Roosters Bow Out

08:45 Up The Wahs!

13:00 Willie v Gamble

16:00 Cleary's Finger Injury & How Do Penrith & Storm Match Up?

26:15 The Broncos Warriors Match Up

30:00 Fan Feelings Thanks To Tooheys!

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The Executive: Shane Richardson

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 07:08:12 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by former Rabbitohs, Panthers & Sharks CEO Shane Richardson. Shane takes us inside his incredible career in rugby league explaining some of the craziest deals he's been involved in, helping the Bunnies get their 1st premiership and he tells us some incredible Wayne Bennett & Russell Crowe stories!

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The Wahs Revival, Adam O'Briens Extension, Nudity In A Hotel Hallway & Are The Chooks Cooked? | Mid Week Matters

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is in with Charlie White ahead of week 2 of finals as the boys go in depth on each game, talk Jack Wighton's suspension, Adam O'Briens extension and are the Chooks cooked for Melbourne?

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00:00 Special Show Coming Soon

01:00 Jimmy's Becoming A Diva

05:30 Charlie's Naked Sleep Walking

09:40 Rockbusters

12:20 Storm v Roosters Preview

23:30 Warriors v Knights Preview

32:30 Jack Wighton 4 Game Suspension

40:00 Where Now For The Raiders?

43:41 Where Now For The Sharks?

49:45 Rockbuster Results

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Off Field & On Field Scandals, The Rising Roosters & Finals Week 1 Recap! | Jam & Cheese

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is in with Brandon Smith as the boys discuss the Jack Wighton biting with Jimmy taking us inside the time he was suspended for a similar incident. Cheese takes us inside his own drama with a white powder incident following Val Holmes social media post & we cover all the big issues from week 1 of finals!

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00:00 Welcome - Jimmy's Birthday & Cheese At The UFC

04:33 The Roosters Still Alive & Heading To Melbourne!

13:38 How Will The Storm React To Papenhuyzen Injury

16:45 The Jack Wighton Bite, The Val Holmes White Powder & The Boys Personal Experiences

28:22 The Life After Football Foundation

36:00 Does Having Similar Scandals Trigger The Boys?

38:00 Fan Feelings Thanks To Tooheys

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The Star: Braith Anasta

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by NRL icon Braith Anasta. Braith takes us inside his new career as NRL host and player agent, we talk his time with the Bulldogs, the challenges he faced at the Chooks & how he handled the media scrutiny during his career.

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0:00 Welcome Braith

04:30 Jimmy v Buzz On NRL 360

15:54 The South Sydney Junior

23:24 The Bulldogs

31:37 2002 Bulldogs Salary Cap Scandal

36:00 2004 Premiership Celebrations

41:30 The Roosters

01:00:32 That 2010 Field Goal

1:11:10 The Wests Tigers

1:17:00 Media Scrutiny

1:30:00 Being A Player Agent

1:36:32 Cameron Munster

1:40:00 Strong Dad

1:48:20 Tooheys Dream Spine

1:50:00 Three Questions With Jimmy

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Week 1 Finals Comprehensive Preview & The Concussion Discussion Continues! | Mid Week Matters

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is in with Charlie White as the boys have a beef over Jimmy's birthday request. We go in depth on every game of week 1 of finals & discuss the latest concussion in sport report.

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00:00 Jimmy's Birthday Request

06:45 Rockbusters

10:30 Broncos v Storm

21:45 Panthers v Warriors

26:40 Sharks v Roosters

33:20 Knights v Raiders

39:00 Concussion In Sport Report

56:15 Rockbuster Bonus Clue

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Week 1 Of Finals Is Locked In, Andrew Davey's Bulldogs Comments & The Roosters Magic Run! | Jam & Cheese

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 07:12:57 +0000

James Graham & Brandon Smith are in as Cheese is pumped following the Roosters magic run to make the finals. We look at every week 1 matchup, Jimmy explains his Andrew Davey comments, answer your questions & is the premiership a race in 2?

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00:00 The Cheese Is In The Finals!

06:20 Cheese's NFL Fantasy with NRL Journalists

08:45 Week 1 Finals Matchups

22:00 Jimmy's Andrew Davey Comments

35:30 Jake Averillo Injury Heartbreak

37:30 Cowboys Flat For Do Or Die Clash

39:45 Fan Feelings Thanks To Tooheys

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The Boxer: Tevita Pangai Jnr

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 06:00:00 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by retiring NRL star Tevita Pangai Jnr. Tevita takes us through his shock decision to retire from his $750K a year deal with the Bulldogs, why he has chosen to pursue boxing & what has gone wrong with the Dogs this year.

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00:00 Welcome Tevita Pangai JNR

03:30 Rugby League Retirement

06:30 Why TPJ Turned To Boxing

10:45 Making The Decision

12:10 Telling His Teammates

19:30 Boxing Pathway

28:45 Money In Boxing

32:15 The Mundine, Gallen & SBW Boxing Legacy

40:00 Training Difference Between League & Boxing

43:50 Pressure To Play Footy

52:30 Wayne Bennett & The Broncos

57:15 Broncos Exit & Joining Penrith

01:02:00 Moving To The Bulldogs

01:03:45 Rep Football

01:10:00 Tooheys Dream Spine

01:13:00 Three Questions With Jimmy

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Bulldogs Culture Crisis, Finals Race & Round 27 Preview | Mid Week Matters

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is in with Charlie White as Jimmy weighs in on the alleged Bulldogs culture crisis. The guys look at where each side can finish in the race for the top 8, talk Josh Hodgson's retirement, explain why the resting is not a problem & preview every game of round 27!

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00:00 Rockbusters

06:20 Josh Hodgson Retirement

08:45 How Do You Feel Jimmy: Bulldogs Culture Crisis

23:30 The Finals Race, Who Can Finish Where?

27:00 Player Resting Dramas

31:15 Round 27 Preview

43:30 Rockbuster Results

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Another Chapter In The Book Of Feuds, The Injury Crisis & Round 26 Recap | Jam & Cheese

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is back with Brandon Smith to get the latest from the Roosters ahead of their do or die clash with the Bunnies! We talk Jarred's suspension, the injury crisis hitting the NRL & who will finish where in the top 8 race!

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00:00 Roosters Dream Is Still Alive!

04:40 Jarred Warea-Hargreaves Suspension & The Do Or Die Clash!

11:45 Jai Arrow's Dog Attacking Jason Demetriou's Dog!

16:30 NRL Injury Crisis

25:20 Ryan Papenhuyzen's Return

28:11 Manly's Newest Fullback?

32:10 Fan Feelings Thanks To Tooheys

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Rabbitohs Hooker: Damien Cook

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 06:00:00 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by South Sydney Rabbitohs star Damien Cook. This was recorded on Monday before the news broke that Sam Burgess would be stood down, however Cook does talk us through the impact he is having on the club and the tough position the Rabbitohs are currently in.

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00:00 Welcome Damien Cook

03:30 The Beach Sprinter

08:30 Tribute To Kyle Turner

11:18 Rabbitohs 2023 Season

20:30 When Jimmy First Met Cookie

24:00 Superstitions

28:00 Path To THe Rabbitohs

39:30 Origin Debut

46:00 Wayne Bennett

56:32 2022 World Cup Omission

01:00:00 2023 Origin Series

01:07:45 Sam Burgess

01:17:00 Chasing A Premiership

01:19:00 Life After Footy

01:27:00 Tooheys Dream Spine

01:30:00 Jimmy's 3 Questions

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The Bunnies Burgess Debacle, Round 26 Preview & Where Next For The Eels? | Mid Week Matters

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 07:35:32 +0000

James Graham is back with Charlie White as the Bunnies dominate headlines with Sam Burgess dumped as assistant coach! We look at the impact this will have on the Bunnies moving forward, preview every game of round 26, talk the premiership race & where next for the Eels?

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00:00 Subliminal Messages & Rockbusters

06:30 Bunnies Burgess Debacle

24:30 Where Next For Parramatta?

30:30 The Premiership Race & Adam Reynolds Calf Injury

35:30 Round 26 Preview

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The Bizarre BBQ, Roosters Revival & Are The Rabbitohs Cooked? | Jam & Cheese

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 19:00:00 +0000

James Graham & Brandon Smith are in as the Roosters are flying up the ladder! We discuss the Tigers bizarre BBQ gift, the Bunker set up, the Bunnies slump & Cheese talks the turnaround for his club!

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00:00 The Roosters Run

04:15 Latrell Mitchell's Suspension

07:00 The Knights On Fire

08:00 Luke Brooks BBQ Fiasco

14:30 The Bunker Drama!

20:35 Fan Feelings Thanks To Tooheys

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Mary: Paul McGregor

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 06:00:00 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by his former coach Paul "Mary" McGregor. Paul takes us inside his ambitions to become an NRL head coach again, his time as Blues assistant, the St George Illawarra merger & how hard it was managing the Jack De Belin no fault stand down.

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00:00 Paul McGregor Is In!

02:30 The Fashion Police

05:50 Return To Coaching

21:45 2023 Origin Series Recap

32:11 Mary The "Player"

38:10 Super League War

45:35 St George Illawarra Merger

56:50 1999 Grand Final Loss

59:30 Was Coaching Always On The Radar?

01:03:10 Becoming Dragons Head Coach In 2014

01:07:00 2018 Dragons Season

01:18:10 Jack De Belin & No Fault Stand Down Policy

01:37:00 Stepping Down As Dragons Head Coach

01:55:20 Challenges Of A Joint Venture

02:03:30 Tooheys Dream Spine

02:05:48 If Football Didn't Exist What Would Mary Be Doing?

02:10:30 Mary's Sliding Doors Moment

02:11:50 Most Interesting person Mary Has Met

02:16:40 Jeremy Latimore Stories

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Sheens Sacked, TPJ Retires, Haas Re-Signs & Round 25 Preview | Mid Week Matters

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 06:39:06 +0000

James Graham & Charlie White are in for arguably the biggest show of the year with Tim Sheens stepping down as Wests Tigers coach! Plus the boys discuss Tevita Pangai-Jnr's shock retirement, Payne Haas decision to stay at the Broncos & we preview every game of round 25!

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00:00 Jimmy's Got A Gift For Charlie

06:30 Rockbusters

08:45 How Do You Feel: Tim Sheens Sacked

20:30 Tevita Pangai Jnr's Retirement

24:30 Payne Haas Staying At The Broncos

29:20 Daniel Anderson Shoutout & Round 25 Preview

46:30 Rockbuster Results

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Round 24 Recap, Tino's Big Deal, World Cup Memories & Do The Roosters Dare To Dream? | Jam & Cheese

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 19:00:00 +0000

James Graham & Brandon Smith are back together to recap all the action from round 24! The boys talk Tino's mammoth deal, why the Knights have managed to turn it around, Manly's disappointing season & their favourite World Cup memories!

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00:00 Welcome Cheese: Chooks Still Alive!

04:30 Papenhuyzen Nearing Return!

07:15 The Rubbish Raiders

09:45 The CBA Finalised & Cheese Is Going To Vegas

15:30 Manly's Poor Season

17:15 Tino's 10 Year Deal

26:00 Fan Feelings Thanks To Tooheys!

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The Machine: Cameron McInnes

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 06:15:00 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by his great mate and former teammate Cam McInnes. Cam takes us through his recent record breaking feat, leaving the Dragons, dealing with the Jack De Belin situation & explains why footy is his lifes work.

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Payne Haas To Rugby, The Sam Burgess Speech & Round 24 Preview | Mid Week Matters

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham & Charlie White are in as Jimmy has a strong theory on why Haas has rejected the Broncos! We breakdown Sam Burgess move to coach in England, discuss the latest on the CBA & preview every game of round 24!

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00:00 Rockbusters

05:45 How Do You Feel: Payne Haas' Playing Future

17:00 The CBA Latest

22:45 Sam Burgess Signs With Warrington

29:30 Ladder Predictor

33:30 Round 24 Preview

43:00 Rockbuster Result

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Round 23 Review, The Botched Bunker & Is It Panic Time For Souths? | Jam & Cheese

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 02:59:36 +0000

Brandon Smith & James Graham are back to recap all the drama from round 23! We talk the bunker mishaps, the sliding Bunnies, the latest from the CBA & Cheese's pest behaviour!

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00:00 Cheese Has Finally Got A Win!

06:30 The Send Offs

12:00 Bunker Mishaps

20:45 The Tightening Premiership Race

24:30 The Sliding Bunnies!

28:30 V'Landys Breaks Silence On CBA!

38:30 Fan Feelings Thanks To Tooheys!

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The Man: Anthony Mundine

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by the one of Australia's greatest ever athletes Anthony Mundine. The league star turned champion boxer talks us through some his greatest moments, his league journey, his trash talking & why he polarizes fans.

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00:00 Welcome To Anthony Mundine

03:00 Jimmy's Pinch Me Moment

05:34 Is He Really Retired?

08:30 Teenage Years

11:00 Coming Into The NRL

15:34 Broncos & The Super League

25:00 Re-Joining The Dragons

28:00 "Laurie Daley Is Running On Old Legs"

31:00 Leading & Inspiring His Teammates!

41:00 Almost Joining Rugby Union In 2007

48:00 Transition To Boxing

01:00:00 Polarising Figure

01:08:00 Danny Green Rivalry

01:20:00 End Of Choc's Boxing Career

01:25:00 The Human Headline

01:31:00 The Voice Referendum

01:42:00 A Muslim Man

01:47:00 What's Choc Learnt From Sport?

01:50:00 1999 NRL Grand Final

01:52:00 The Tooheys Dream Spine

01:54:00 Three Questions With Jimmy

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The Gus Gould Conspiracy Theory, Storm's Salary Cap Parade & Round 23 Preview!

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 21:17:42 +0000

James Graham is back with Charlie White to talk the Storm's salary cap parade, Gus Gould's bizarre Latrell Mitchell comments, preview every game of round 23 & rockbusters are back!

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00:00 Jimmy Hates Staplers & Rockbusters

07:45 How Do You Feel: The Storm Salary Cap Parade

19:00 Gus Gould's Latrell Mitchell Comments

25:00 Round 23 Preview

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Wally Lewis' Brave Message, The Knights Miracle & Round 22 Recap! | Jam & Cheese

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 05:07:52 +0000

Brandon Smith is back with James Graham as the boys unpack all the big issues from round 22. The guys discuss the tragic news that Wally Lewis has early signs of CTE, we look at the bizarre call on Joseph Suaalii from Paul Crawley & can the Knights keep their run going?

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00:00 Cheese Is Back & Jimmy Has Been In Bundy

10:30 Wally Lewis' Battle With CTE

22:00 Round 22 Recap

30:00 Fan Feelings Thanks To Tooheys

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Junior: Wayne Pearce

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 08:09:12 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by NRL legend Wayne Pearce. Wayne takes us inside his glittered career including his time with the Tigers, his State of Origin memories, bringing the Wests Tigers merger together following the super league war & helping save the game during covid with Project Apollo.

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00:00 Welcome Wayne Pearce

03:15 Jimmy's Coaching Lesson From Wayne

06:00 The Early Years

17:12 The Power Of Goal Setting

22:00 The Designated Driver

29:00 Playing, Working & Studying At The Same Time

42:00 1989 Grand Final Loss

46:15 1988 Grand Final Loss

50:00 Staying Loyal To The Tigers

55:00 Coaching Career

57:30 The Wests & Balmain Merger

1:12:00 Playing For Australia

1:31:00 Playing For & Coaching NSW

1:41:00 Project Apollo - 2020 NRL Shutdown

1:55:30 Being Mitchell Pearce's Dad

2:02:30 Leadership In Business

2:07:00 Tooheys Ultimate Spine

2:09:30 3 Questions

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Panthers Recruitment Conundrum, Round 22 Preview & Could We See Super League 2.0? | Mid Week Matters

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:07:42 +0000

James Graham is in with Charlie White as we have a special giveaway for all our listeners! We look at the current CBA negotiations and how we could be set for a 2nd coming of the Super League war, we talk the Panthers recruitment conundrum with Jarome Luai, Jimmy's got another NRL rockbuster and we look at all the big issues heading into Round 22!

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00:00 Listener Giveaway, Charlie's Eating Habits & NRL Rockbuster

15:00 How Do You Feel: RLPA NRL CBA Saga

26:15 The Panthers Recruitment Conundrum

31:00 The Bulldogs Nightmare Season

37:00 Round 22 Preview

51:00 NRL Rockbuster Results

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The Boys Back Nicho Hynes, Jimmy's Fox League Slip Up & Round 21 Recap | Jam & Cheese

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 19:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Aaron Woods as Brandon Smith is away on Roosters duties. The guys defend Nicho Hynes' touch judge sledge, unpack all the drama from round 21 & Jimmy explains his Wade Egan slip up on Fox league!

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00:00 Welcome Aaron Woods!

03:00 Are Manly Back In Finals Race?

04:15 Matt Lodge's Manly Debut

06:15 The Sliding Sharks

09:45 The Nicho Hynes Ref Spray

17:30 Is It Panic Time For The Bunnies?

22:45 The Inconsistent Bunker

24:45 The Open Finals Race

31:30 Should Valentine Holmes Have Been Binned?

38:30 Fan Feelings Thanks To Tooheys!

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Hall Of Famer: Bradley Clyde

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 06:00:00 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by one of the greatest forwards the NRL has ever seen Bradley Clyde. Bradley takes us inside the dynasty he was a part of at the Raiders, how super league changed the game, the respect he has from his peers & some incredible stories from Kangaroo tours.

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00:00 The Man Who Changed The Game

10:00 Canberra Raiders

15:20 Winning The Clive Churchill As A Teenager

18:20 Changing The Role Of A Lock Forward

26:15 The Rugby League Culture

30:30 Super League War

45:00 Playing For Australia

59:30 Recognition From Peers

01:02:30 Footy Regrets

01:05:00 Why Coaching Wasn't An Option

01:11:30 Brad's Day Job

01:12:45 Tooheys Dream Rugby League Spine

01:21:00 Jimmy's Three Questions

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A Positive Tigers Story, Defending To Glory & NRL Simulations | Mid Week Matters

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 19:00:00 +0000

James Graham is joined by Charlie White who has spent the last 2 weeks thinking of the perfect NRL rockbuster. The boys discuss the first positive Tigers story of the year, preview every game of Round 21, look at the Panthers unbelievable defence & lose the plot over Football Manager & simulations.

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00:00 Welcome To The Show - Jimmy's Been In Bundy

04:30 NRL Rockbusters

07:35 Finally A Positive Tigers Story

20:00 The Panthers Golden Opportunity

25:00 Round 21 Preview Part 1

31:00 Are We In A Simulation?

35:00 Football Manager Memories

39:00 Round 21 Preview Part 2

45:00 NRL Rockbuster Results

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Cheese Hits Back At Bizarre Article, SJ's Revival & Tigers In Crisis | Jam & Cheese

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Brandon Smith & James Graham are back as Cheese hits back at his critics following a bizarre article the he "divided the NRL"! We recap round 20, look at the Tigers crisis meeting & are the Warriors the real deal in 2023?

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00:00 Jimmy's Stand Up Wipe Update

04:00 Cheese Hits Back At Bizarre Article

06:30 Is The Roosters Season Done?

08:00 The Sharks Top 8 Record & Are The Warriors Legit?

15:00 Josh Reynolds Farewell

19:00 Tino Hitting The Open Market

26:00 Tooheys' Fan Questions

34:00 Tigers Crisis! Meeting

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QRL CEO: Ben Ikin

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 06:00:00 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by former NRL star, 360 host & current QRL CEO Ben Ikin. Ben takes us through how he has found the transition to the QRL, his time at NRL 360, his hilarious Origin debut & his relationship with Wayne Bennett.

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00:00 Controlling A Conversation

02:23 Origin III Reaction

13:25 Does Origin Mean More To QLD?

17:26 Billy Slater's Future AS QLD Coach

26:36 Origin Debut At 18 & Hilarious Fatty Vautin Story

34:30 Nerd To Partyboy To Nerd Again

39:45 NRL 360

01:00:00 Does Ben Miss TV?

01:05:11 Why Did Ben Leave NRL 360?

01:16:11 Changing Junior Rugby League Rules

01:30:42 Tooheys' Ultimate Spine

01:32:00 Sliding Doors Moment

01:33:12 Most Interesting Person Ben Has Met

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Origin Game 3 Recap w/ Gorden Tallis, Why Freddy Has Saved His Job & Which Teams Can Make A Run To Finish 2023? | Mid Week Matters

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 04:04:04 +0000

Gorden Tallis joins James Graham for a comprehensive recap of game 3 as we talk Brad Fittler's future, who stood up, Origin celebration stories & which teams can make a run to finish 2023?

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Cheese Gets Passionate About The CBA, Jimmy's Bizarre Bathroom Antics & Are The Eels Cooked? | Jam & Cheese

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000

Brandon Smith is in with James Graham and gives us his perspective of the RLPA NRL CBA dispute. We recap round 19 and look at the Eels challenging run home and the tight finals race. Plus Jimmy's tell us something we really didn't need to know.

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00:00 Cheese's New Teeth

04:00 The Players Version Of The CBA

23:00 The Finals Race Is Heating Up!

34:00 Josh Reynolds Selfless Retirement

37:00 Bulldogs Bizarre Tino Offer

42:00 Fan Feelings, Thanks To Tooheys

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The Director: Jason Stevens

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by an NRL player who has one of the most unique stories the game has ever seen, Jason Stevens. Jason talks his time on the Footy Show, his journey into the world of entertainment, Kangaroo tours, becoming a born-again Christian & the accident to his sister Vanessa that changed his life.

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00:00 The Time Jimmy Brushed Jason

05:00 His Time On The Footy Show

11:00 His Relationship With God

38:00 Journey Into Entertainment World

01:09:00 The 1993 Grand Final

01:14:00 Dealing With Pressure In Rugby League

01:28:00 Signing With The Sharks In The Super League

01:41:00 Playing For Australia

01:50:00 Family Forgiveness

01:57:00 Touring England

02:05:00 Tooheys Dream Spine

02:06:00 Three Questions

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Origin Pressure, Panthers Excellence & The Wide-Open Premiership Race! | Mid-Week Matters

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham & Charlie White are in to talk the pressure on Brad Fittler and if it is fair. They also talk the premiership race, the incredible run from the Panthers, preview round 19 & Jimmy's got an NRL rockbuster!

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00:00 New Bye Round Podcast Announcement

02:00 Charlie's Birthday Week Off

08:45 How Do You Feel - Brad Fittler's Pressure

25:45 The Premiership Race - Roosters Season Over, Mighty Panthers & Can 9 Teams Win The Comp?

36:33 Round 19 Preview

43:00 Can Charlie Solve The Rockbuster?

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Baffling Origin Selections, Woeful Performances & Taylor Swift Tickets | Jam & Cheese

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 23:43:33 +0000

James Graham & Brandon Smith unpack NSW's surprising selections, the Bulldogs and Tigers embarrassing defeats, the Titans recruitment dramas & Jimmy isn't happy with Taylor Swift.

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00:00 Cheese Latest - Returning This Weekend!

04:00 Origin Selection Reaction

17:00 The Tigers & Bulldogs Woeful Performances

27:30 The Fifita & Tino Clauses

35:30 Fan Questions - Thanks To Tooheys

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Scope: Justin Horo

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000

This week James is joined by former NRL star and Levels host Justin Horo. Horo talks his NRL journey including some wild days in France, his media career, the YKTR exit & the first year at Levels with Willie Mason.

00:00 The NRL Run Club

04:20 Scope's Playing Career

06:53 Playing In France

14:41 Shakey Wakey

23:19 Scope's Retirement

34:00 Joining YKTR

48:30 Podcast v Mainstream Media

54:00 Leaving YKTR

01:00:00 Starting The Levels Network

01:27:00 Life Outside Of Footy

1:31:40 Toohey's Questions

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Manly's Schuster Drama, O'Brien's Final Chance & Are We Sleeping On The Storm? | Mid Week Matters

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 06:38:22 +0000

James Graham is back with Charlie White as the boys have plenty to discuss! We talk Manly's mammoth Schuster deal, Walsh's 3 game suspension, O'Brien's coaching future, the finals race & the Storm's unbelievable season!

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00:00 Welcome - Bye Round's 1st Birthday Sale

04:45 How Does Jimmy Feel - Walsh's Suspension

09:45 Josh Schuster's Mega Deal

14:33 Adam O'Brien's Coaching Future

22:00 The Storm's Unbelievable Top 8 Record

25:45 Ben Hunt Trade Packages

34:30 The Sliding Bunnies & The Unfair Byes

38:00 Round 18 Preview

45:00 Jimmy's Poor Studio Antics

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Brooks To Manly, Hunt's Staying & Walsh In Hot Water | Jam & Cheese

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 06:53:51 +0000

James Graham & Brandon Smith are in as the Dragons make a big call to keep Ben Hunt. The boys react to the Luke Brooks Manly bombshell, Walsh's ref spray & the wrestling stars the boys wish they could be.

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00:00 Can The Chooks Still Make Finals?

03:15 Ben Hunt Dragons Latest

13:24 Reece Walsh's Ref Spray

17:20 Should The NRL Ditch The 3rd Origin Game?

21:33 Luke Brooks Set To Sign For Manly

23:30 Christian Welch's Hot Mic

28:10 Fan Questions Thanks To Tooheys

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Wests Tigers Coach: Tim Sheens (Part 2)

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Part 2 of Jimmy's chat with Tim Sheens is here! This week Tim Sheens talks his time in Canberra, how he nearly lost his coaching career in 1989, the Sheens coaching tree, when he almost signed for Jack Gibson at Parramatta & what hasn't worked with the merger.

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00:00 What's Gone Wrong The Tigers Joint Venture & How Can The Tigers Turn It Around?

08:30 The Tim Sheens Coaching Tree

19:30 The Modern Day Game

23:30 How Can The English Super League Improve?

40:30 Tim Sheens Tooheys New Dream Spine

49:00 When He Nearly Got Sacked In 1989

56:00 How Jack Gibson Nearly Signed Him

01:02:00 Bob Hawke's Influence On The Raiders

01:06:00 Modern Day Players Not Watching Footy

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Is This The End For Brad Fittler? Jimmy & Wade Graham Review Queensland's Series Clinching Origin Win

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 04:28:40 +0000

Jimmy Graham is joined by fellow Graham & former NSW Blues legend Wade to breakdown the incredible game that was State of Origin 2. What does QLD's series win mean for NSW, the players & coaching staff? The boys share all! Plus, huge news from the Gold Coast with Justin Holbrook parting ways with the Titans & Jimmy's former coach Des Hasler taking the role from 2024!

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The King Wally Lewis & Ryan Girdler | Origin Legends Live Show

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 07:16:37 +0000

James Graham was joined by Ryan Girdler & the king Wally Lewis for our first ever live show! The boys took us inside their origin careers with some cracking stories!

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Ben Hunt Saga, Origin Game 2 Preview & Cheese's Boogers | Jam & Cheese

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 01:27:37 +0000

Brandon Smith & James Graham are back as the Ben Hunt is stealing the headlines ahead of Origin 2. We look at the key matchups for Origin talk King Gutho inspiring the Eels revival & Cheese takes us inside his dark habits.

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00:00 Welcome - Cheese Is Getting His Cast Off & Has A Cat

04:00 Ben Hunt Dragons Saga

18:00 Round 17 Recap - Roosters Win, Tight Comp & Eels Revival

26:00 Origin Game 2 Preview

34:00 Cheese's Bizarre Booger Habit

37:00 Fan Feelings Thanks To Tooheys

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Wests Tigers Coach: Tim Sheens (Part 1)

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 07:36:43 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens. Tim is one of the NRL's greatest ever coaches and he takes us inside the Tigers current set up and the plans to turn around the club. Tim explains how Benji is learning to become a head coach, what the club was like in 2005 & why the merged club has struggled to find success.

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00:00 Welcome Tim Sheens

05:00 Re-joining The Wests Tigers

12:30 Benji Marshall The Coach

51:38 Press Conference Blow Ups

58:51 Evolution Of Footy

1:26:47 The Running Of The Game

1:34:57 First Stint At The Wests Tigers

1:48:59 Building A NRL Roster

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How To Fix The Dragons, The Media Circus & Round 16 Preview | Mid Week Matters

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham and Charlie White are in as Jimmy details his 5 year plan to fix the Dragons, we discuss Mitchell Pearce's Roosters reunion, the no fault stand down policy, Origin selection media circus and reveal a damning stat for the Cronulla Sharks.

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00:00 Welcome - Jimmy's Coffee Order

07:15 Jimmy's Dragons Fix It Plan

26:31 Mitchell Pearce's Roosters Reunion

29:45 The Origin Selection Media "Circus"

33:50 Cronulla Sharks Shocking Top 8 Record

39:30 Round 16 Preview

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Shane Flanagan's Biggest Challenge As New Dragons Coach & Did Fittler Get It Right For Game 2? | Jam & Cheese

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 08:39:07 +0000

Brandon Smith & James Graham are back as the teams are in for game 2, the boys are perplexed on Nicho Hynes missing out and we react to Shane Flanagan securing the Dragons head coaching job!

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00:00 Welcome - Car Fuel, Dog Walking & Latest On Chooks

09:00 Shane Flanagan Gets The Dragons Gig

23:00 Origin Game 2 Team Reaction

44:00 Luke Brooks Brushes The Tigers

48:00 Tooheys Fan Feelings

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Gorgeous: George Rose

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 07:00:53 +0000

This week Jimmy is joined by ex NRL star and No Limit Boxing CEO George Rose. George takes us inside the politics of boxing, tells some classic Des Hasler stories, talks his premiership with the Sea Eagles & explains the No Limit Boxing journey.

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00:00 Welcome George Rose

05:30 Mathematics Nerd

09:13 Time At Manly Sea Eagles

27:27 Moving To The Melbourne Storm

33:00 No Limit Boxing

40:21 The Politics Of Boxing

52:30 Money In Boxing

01:08:44 The No Limit "Experience"

01:22:10 Footy Fights

01:32:40 Latrell Mitchell, Cody Walker & Jack Wighton

01:39:30 Latimore v Paul Vaughan

01:43:13 Fight Night Nerves

01:49:40 Jimmy's WWE/Footy Idea

01:52:04 Toohey's Questions

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Buying Brooks, Selling Hunt & We Preview Round 15 | Mid Week Matters

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 11:09:26 +0000

James Graham & Charlie White are back after a week off as the boys get into the Tigers player reshuffle, Ben Hunt's future at the Dragons, the latest on NSW's injury crisis & we preview every game of round 15.

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00:00 Welcome The Boys Are Back

01:45 The Tigers Roster Clean Out

09:30 Ben Hunt's Future At The Dragons

15:30 The Bye Round Whinging About The Bye

22:40 NSW's Injury Crisis

26:30 Round 15 Preview

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Hynes v Reynolds, The Concussion Test & Can Flanagan Save The Dragons? | Jam & Cheese

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 09:32:09 +0000

Brandon Smith and James Graham are back to chat the latest with Cheese's rehab, the Origin halfback debate, if Origin should be at the end of the year, James isn't happy about the concussion testing, discuss Shane Flanagan being linked to the Dragons & the boys explain why international footy is the pinnacle.

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00:00 Welcome - Cheese Rehab & Roosters Update

06:30 Is Shane Flanagan The Man To Save The Dragons?

12:00 Should State Of Origin Be Pushed To The End Of The Year?

18:48 Who Should Replace Nathan Cleary?

27:45 Hip Drop Confusion

30:50 James Graham's Concern On Tom Trbojevic Being Named

41:45 Toohey's Fan Feelings

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Hodgy: Josh Hodgson

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 07:37:24 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by his great friend and former English teammate Josh Hodgson. Josh takes us through the latest at Parramatta, his NRL journey, tells some great England tour stories & takes the piss out of Jimmy!

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Chapters:

01:00 Aussie Josh

12:00 Life In Sydney

18:22 Eels' Season So Far

26:23 Growing Up In Hull

33:50 Fighting Over Fifa

43:30 Playing For Hull FC & KR

54:37 Moving To Canberra

1:07:33 Dominating The NRL

1:11:53 Canberra v The Rest

1:16:01 2019 Grand Final Loss

1:23:14 Injury Setbacks

1:32:52 Josh's Nephew Stories

1:36:28 Things That Happen On Tour

1:55:20 Tooheys Questions!

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Gorden Tallis & Aaron Woods Review A Crazy Queensland Win In Origin 1 | Mid-Week Matters Origin Edition

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 04:45:32 +0000

James Graham & Charlie White have been replaced with two blokes who are no stranger to Origin games. With a combined 34 State of Origin appearances Gorden Tallis & Aaron Woods review a crazy opening game of the 2023 series!

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Why NSW MUST Win Origin 1, The Decision Jimmy Is Fuming At & A Hilarious Cheese Revelation | Jam & Cheese

Tue, 30 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Jimmy & Cheese preview a massive State of Origin opener, including why all the pressure is on NSW to win game 1, the key players who will lead their side to a potential victory plus we find out a hilarious fact about Cheese!

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Chapters:

0:00 Cheese's Birthday

4:10 Latrell Mitchell Out Of Origin

7:48 Key Players For Victory

16:40 All Pressure On NSW?

22:21 A Bizarre Club Decision

25:50 Tooheys Fan Feelings

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Chief NRL Reporter: Danny Weidler

Sun, 28 May 2023 07:36:01 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by leading NRL journalist Danny Weidler. Danny has covered the game for over 20 years across the Sun Herald & Channel 9, breaking some of the biggest stories the game has seen. Danny provides insight into some of the games most incredible stories including the darkest day in Australian sport, salary cap dramas & off-field scandals!

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Chapters:

0:00 Welcome Danny!

3:26 Starting In The Rugby League Media

12:50 Missing Out On “The Story”

23:35 Accuracy In Reporting

30:10 Rivalry With Other Media

38:47 Relationship With Anthony Mundine & SBW

44:01 When Josh Reynolds Left The Bulldogs

55:10 Todd Carney & The Bubbler

1:03:55 Trial By Media

1:16:28 Darkest Day In Australian Sport

1:44:50 Rugby League Scandals

1:59:27 Dealing With The Public

2:05:27 Receiving Death Threats

2:14:12 The Roni Levi Story

2:16:44 Danny’s Bizarre Interview With Jimmy

2:22:06 The Famous Danny Weidler Dual Camera Shot

2:26:04 Future Of Rugby League Media

2:30:56 Tooheys Questions

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Cheese's Broken Thumb, Sam Burgess In Origin & Round 13 Preview | Jam & Cheese

Wed, 24 May 2023 18:00:00 +0000

Brandon Smith is out of surgery and back with James Graham. The boys dig deep into the Origin storylines, preview round 12 & answer questions from you!

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Chapters:

00:00 Jimmy Is Very Late

02:00 Brandon Smith Injury Update

05:00 The Origin Hype & Deep Dive

22:00 Is Leg Speed Real?

26:00 Round 13 Preview

34:00 Tooheys Fan Feelings

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QLD's Selection Mistake, NSW's Big Win & More Bunker Blunders! | Mid Week Matters

Tue, 23 May 2023 07:55:38 +0000

James Graham is in with Charlie White as the Origin teams are in! The boys breakdown both teams after QLD have dropped some Origin stalwarts & James Graham blasts the bunker!

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Chapters:

00:00 Cheese Recovering From Surgery

02:15 Origin Team Reaction

25:10 Round 12 Recap

30:30 The Bunkers Shocking Weekend

42:00 Strange Coaches Press Conferences

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MG: Mark Geyer

Sun, 21 May 2023 07:47:26 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by NRL legend and media icon Mark Geyer. MG reveals his incredible journey to NRL stardom with plenty of highs and lows along the way.

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Chapters:

0:00 Growing Up In Western Sydney

13:47 Tim Sheens Spotted A Junior MG

21:51 MG’s Reputation

30:37 Royce Simmons

38:50 1991 Grand Final

48:17 Learning As You Get Older

52:01 Joining The Balmain Tigers

57:12 When Someone Blew Up MG’s Bin

1:07:40 1994 Umina Bunnies

1:12:03 Super League Money

1:17:18 Retirement

1:24:25 Wally v MG - Origin

1:32:55 MG’s New Adventures

1:38:14 Tooheys Questions

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Dragons Fan Forum, Jason Ryles 5 Year Offer & Round 12 Preview | Mid Week Matters

Wed, 17 May 2023 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham & Charlie White open the phone lines as passionate Dragons fans explode over the fall from the Dragons, Jimmy blasts the Dragons for putting players up for media. We also talk the sad state of the international game & preview every game of round 12!

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00:00 Special Announcement

03:30 James Graham Blasts The Dragons

17:00 Dragons Fans Ring In

26:10 The Sad State Of The International Game

30:00 Round 12 Preview

41:00 Tetley's Have Sent Jimmy A Gift

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Anthony Griffin Sacked & What Makes Craig Bellamy Special? | Jam & Cheese

Tue, 16 May 2023 03:48:42 +0000

Brandon Smith & James Graham react to first coach has being sacked for the season with the Dragons releasing Anthony Griffin. Brandon takes us inside what it is like to be coached by Craig Bellamy and what makes him special, and we answer your questions!

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00:00 Sydney Roosters Update

05:00 Anthony Griffin Sacked

15:00 Craig Bellamy Going Around Again

21:45 Another Dud Weekend From The Bunker

27:45 Latest On NSW & QLD Selection

32:45 Fan Feelings

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The CEO: David Gallop

Sun, 14 May 2023 07:58:17 +0000

James Graham is joined by former NRL & FFA CEO David Gallop. Gallop was NRL CEO for 10 years from 2002-2012 and takes us inside some of the scandals that rocked the game during his tenure. Gallop takes us inside the boardroom like never before.

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Chapters:

0:00 Welcome David Gallop
1:00 The NRL Lawyer
3:55 The NRL CEO
9:27 2002 Bulldogs Salary Cap Scandal
27:23 NRL Expansion: Titans, Dolphins & 18th Team
37:32 Dealing With TV Broadcasters
43:49 Reacting To Off-Field Incidents
1:02:00 2010 Storm Salary Cap Scandal
1:17:44 What Would DG Change From His Time?
1:21:12 The FFA CEO
1:25:23 Dealing With FIFA
1:29:25 The Matildas
1:33:16 The A-League
1:39:19 Concussion
1:44:03 Tooheys New Questions

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Roosters Overreaction, Contending Rabbitohs & Round 11 Preview | Mid Week Matters

Wed, 10 May 2023 17:00:00 +0000

James Graham is back with Charlie White as the boys jump to the defence of Brandon Smith & the Sydney Roosters. Jimmy explains why the league should still be concerned about the Panthers, the Rabbitohs title challenge & is it time to put a line through the Eels?

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Roosters Struggles, Valynce The House, & The Storm's 2020 Sunny Coast Camp! | Jam & Cheese

Tue, 09 May 2023 06:11:39 +0000

Brandon Smith is back with James Graham after a tough weekend for the Roosters. The guys discuss the rumours around Joseph Suaali'I, recap magic round, the latest on Origin & Cheese takes us down memory lane when the Storm had to stay at the Sunshine coast all season!

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Dally M Medalist: Nicho Hynes

Sun, 07 May 2023 07:24:45 +0000

This week James Graham is joined by NRL superstar & heartthrob Nicho Hynes. Nicho talks us through his hopes to claim the 5/8 jersey for Origin, his battles with his mental health, the Sharks goals for 2023 & his incredible journey to NRL stardom.

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Storm's Success, Manly Overreaction & Magic Round Preview | Mid Week Matters

Wed, 03 May 2023 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is back with Charlie White and with a 3rd of the regular season already done we focus on how the top contenders are travelling, the Manly hysteria & preview every game of Magic Round!

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Make Or Break For Lomax, Roommate Pests & Training Dust Ups | Jam & Cheese

Tue, 02 May 2023 06:46:31 +0000

Brandon Smith is on Roosters duty so in comes James Graham's good mate Jeremy Latimore. The boys talk training dust ups, Schuster's future, roommate pests & react to Zac Lomax's shock dropping!

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Blocker: Steve Roach

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 07:34:09 +0000

This week on The Bye Round Jimmy is joined by one of the toughest and most menacing forwards the game has ever seen, Steve "Blocker" Roach. Blocker takes us through what it was like coming through in the 80's, the glory days of the Kangaroo tours, losing the "greatest" ever premiership and how he became a media superstar.

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Wighton's Done Deal, Radley's Reputation & Round 9 Preview | Mid Week Matters

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 07:52:46 +0000

James Graham is in with Charlie White as the boys discuss Wightons move to the Bunnies, the reported contract probe, Radley's reputation following the sin bin & preview every game of Round 9.

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Tour Stitch Ups, Bombed Tries & Jimmy Is Off Wingers | Jam & Cheese

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 08:58:26 +0000

Brandon Smith is back with James Graham as the boys have jumped in early ahead of the Roosters Anzac day clash! The boys get into the Titans blown lead, the hip drop confusion for the players, Jimmys had an all time blow up at Wingers & the boys answer your questions!

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Mez: Trent Merrin

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 07:28:53 +0000

Today on the Bye Round James Graham is joined by his former teammate Trent Merrin. Trent discusses his premiership winning experience at the Dragons, his Borat impressions, what is currently wrong with the Dragons & reveals a great stitch up on James Graham!

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Wighton The Bunny, Walkers Off & We Preview Round 8 | Mid Week Matters

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 18:00:00 +0000

James Graham is back with Charlie White as Jack Wighton could be heading to the Bunnies! Plus the boys unpack the Roosters decision to drop Sam Walker & we preview every game of round 8!

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Hair Pulls, The Golden Point Debate & The Olam Beef | Jam & Cheese

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 01:19:18 +0000

Brandon Smith & James Graham are back as the Cheese is a little bit flat after the loss to the Sharks! The boys discuss the inconsistent sin bins, answer questions from the listeners & the boys breakdown Jack Wighton's shock decision to retire from the representative football!

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The Referee: Bill Harrigan

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 07:18:44 +0000

This week on the Bye Round Jimmy is joined by the greatest referee the NRL has ever seen, Bill Harrigan. Harrigan reflects on his time in the NRL, gives his thoughts on the current state of the game and peels back the curtain on some of his heated clashes on the field!

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