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Welcome to your mid week sports fix with "Captain", "Sheriff", "Viper", "Unit" & "Kristy". Interviewing the stars in sport and the great characters you don't generally hear from. No fence sitting here!!

Armchair Champions


    • Jun 5, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 237 EPISODES


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    Jack Mcleod Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 53:23


    On this Episode we are joined by the only Deaf and Hearing impaired Golfer to make the PGA tour here in Australia, Jack Mcleod. It's a great chat and inspiring to see a person chase their dream no matter what disability they may have.  

    State Of Origin with Craig Gower

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 53:30


    State Of Origin NRL teams have been named for game 1, so we got former NSW Blue and 2003 Premiership Winning Captain Craig Gower on to give us his thoughts about the squad named for both teams.The panel also hand out the Jordan Awards as well as the Derek, Goose and HAF Awards for the week.The Frizzy's are laid on the line to wrap out the show.

    Yasmin Clysdale chat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 54:15


    Champions this week we are joined by the Best on Ground from State Of Origin 1 Yasmin Clysdale.We talk about Origin last Thursday as well as her successful career to date. Yasmin was a lot of fun.We also hand out the Jordan Awards and the Goose/HAF/Derek Awards from the week before laying our Frizzy's on the line. 

    Jay Bellamy Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 63:58


    This week we are interviewing Gold Coast horse trainer Jay Bellamy. Jay is an ex Harness Jockey who's transitioned into a successful Horse trainer. Great chat with Jay and a fantastic insight to the world of a horse trainer. The panel also hand out the Jordan, Derek, Goose and HAF awards for the week before talking some NRL

    Les Fear Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 67:22


    Champions on this episode we are joined by Australia's best Boxing Referee Les Fear.Les talks about his career as a boxer, what led him to become a Referee and his experiences with fighters he's had the pleasure to Referee.The Jordan Awards are handed out as are the HAF, Derek and Goose Awards

    Jamahl Lolesi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 55:48


    Champions on this episode we are joined by the 2004 Canterbury Bulldogs Premiership winning player Jamahl Lolesi. Jamahl talks about his time at the Raiders, Bulldogs, Tigers and over in the Super League. We talk about the best players he's played with and gives Nathan Cleary a fair wrap too. The panel also hand out the Jordan, HAF, Goose & Derek Awards for the week, before talking a little WWE for once. 

    Jarrod Croker chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 62:57


    On this episode we are joined by Canberra Raiders legend Jarrod Croker. We discuss his fantastic career and role models as well as current issues in the game and his life after football.The Jordan, Derek, Goose and HAF awards are also handed out before we lay our Frizzy's on the Line. 

    Super Bowl 58

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 55:52


    Champions we are Live from the Aussie Arms Hotel in Penrith to watch Super Bowl 58 between the Chiefs and 49ers. The day was outstanding and the atmosphere was fantastic!! We will definitely be running it back next year. We had lots of the guests from over the years come on for a chat and give their predictions on who will win and the score etc. Enjoy the podcast  

    Sport & Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 49:36


    Champions we are back for 2024!!! It's our 7th year and we have a big year planned. In this podcast we have the details where you can join us for Super Bowl. We also discuss the Sport Vs Politics debate after Pat Cummins comments about Australia Day. The Jordan & Derek Awards are handed out and the other hot topics in sport are talked about.

    The Golden Awards 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 55:01


    Season 6 is over for us here at the Armchair Champions. So as always we end the Season by handing out the Golden Jordan Awards for the year. Who was the Greatest Sporting Achievement for the year?We also hand out the Golden Goose/HAF/Derek Awards for the year. Who had the biggest regrettable stuff up where they wished they had their time over again?We finish off the Show with a quick Lay your Frizzy's on the line for 2024 

    Vintage Lane Clothing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 52:54


    Blake Grech from Vintage Lane Clothing joins us in the studio on this episode. Blake tells us how he started his Sports Clothes business and how you can purchase some Rare Original sports Teams Merch.The Jordan Awards are handed out as is the Derek/HAF/Goose Awards.We finish off as always by laying our Frizzy's on the Line.  

    Tommy Berry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 49:17


    Champions we have the Jockey in form on for a chat Tommy Berry!!!!He's pretty honest in the chat and doesn't hide away from his thoughts.We also hand out the Jordan Awards and the Derek/HAF/Goose Awards.The podcast is finished off with laying our Frizzy's on the Line

    Cox Plate with Libby Hopwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 52:34


    Champions on this episode we invited friend of the show, the Foxy Libby Hopwood to come on and talk about the Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup. Horse Racing is in it's Prime Season and who better can tip some winners than Libby?We also hand out the Jordan Awards for the week and the HAF/Derek/Goose  Awards

    Sheridan Gallagher

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 65:15


    On this episode we are joined by NRLW Champion Sheridan Gallagher. After starting off playing soccer for the Matildas and the Wanderers, Sheridan threw her arm at Rugby League and hasn't looked back after winning the Premiership in her first year with the Newcastle Knights.We also hand out the Jordan Awards, The Derek/HAF/Goose awards for the week.All of the Grand Finals in the NRL, NRWL & AFL are also discussed.

    GF Talk with Holli Wheeler

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 60:07


    On this Episode we are joined by NRWL Sharks player and good friend of the show Holli Wheeler to talk about the NRL and NRLW Grand Finals.Holli also talks about her season and winning her Award.Jordan Awards are handed out as is the Derek, HAF & Goose Awards.We finish off by laying our Frizzy's on the line.

    Run It Back Week 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 43:53


    On this Episode the panel discuss the first 2 weeks of the NFL. There's been plenty of upsets, injuries and teams just not performing. Tune in to see what the Panel's verdict is on your team.

    Aussie Diamond Kiera Austin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 53:59


    On this episode we are joined by World Champion Australian Diamond Kiera Austin. Kiera talks about her tour to South Africa for the World Cup and her move to the Melbourne Vixens. As always we have a few laughs with Kiera and get some predictions off her for 2024.The Jordan Awards are handed out as are the HAF/Derek/Goose Awards for the week.The NRL and AFL finals are also discussed.

    Chelsea Makira

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 48:03


    On this episode we are joined by the U/19's NSW State Of Origin Player Chelsea Makira.Chelsea talks about her Experience at State Of Origin and also her goals going forward. Chelsea is a name to look out for in the upcoming years, that's for sure.The Jordan Awards are handed out as well as the HAF/Derek/Goose Awards.Enjoy the podcast. 

    Run It Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 56:24


    Armchair Champions, the NFL season is about to kick off for another season. Sheriff and The Captain have got the Trades, The teams to watch, the teams to miss and where the footy tipping comp is as we Run It Back for this Season

    FanZone with Elly Kirlis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 53:58


    On this episode we talk to another Armchair Champion and fan of the show Elly Kirlis. Elly talks about her passion in promoting sport, playing it and also talks about her amazing comeback from spinal surgery to get back on the Netball courts.The panel also hand out the Jordan Awards and the HAF/Derek/Goose Awards for the week.NRL and AFL is discussed as is the Woman's Soccer World Cup and other sports. 

    WBO Champion Jason Moloney

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 53:03


    On this episode, good friend of the show and new WBO Bantamweight CHAMPION of the world Jason Moloney comes on to talk about the fight and more.The Jordan and Derek/HAF/Goose awards are also handed out. Who are they this wek?NRL is discussed in depth before the boys lay their Frizzy's on the line

    Boob Tape

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 45:26


    On this Episode Bec, Krackers, Viper and the Captain are on the panel to discuss the tape issue in the NRL and the disappointment the ladies had with it. The Jordan and HAF/Derek?Goose Awards are also handed out.The Women's Soccer World Cup gets a run as does the Ashes and the AFL.  

    Commonwealth Snub

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 49:41


    The panel is back to discuss the big snub of the Commonwealth Games by Melbourne. The NRL is discussed as it's getting into the business end of the season. The Jordan and HAF/Derek/Goose Awards are given too.Plenty of World sport discussed too.

    Who's on the Michaels side?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 51:33


    The panel are back for another week discussing all things State Of Origin 2. The Ben Hunt Saga is also discussed and those type of contracts. Reece Walsh gets some advice before the panel talks the ASHES and hand out the Jordan & HAF moments of the week. 

    Man Cave Dave

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2023 41:23


    State Of Origin 2 is about to kick off, so the panel decided to crash Man Cave Dave's to watch the big game. Man Cave Dave talks about his awesome setup and what the inspiration was in doing it.State of Origin 2 is discussed and a half time and Full time wrap is handed out by the panel.Jordan and HAF awards are also handed out.

    Tayla Fraser & the GOAT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 67:02


    On this episode we are joined by NSW Swifts Young Gun Tayla Fraser to talk about the stunning season the Swifts are having. We are also joined by the GOAT Jeremy Latimore to discuss all things Rugby League. The Jordan and HAF moments are also handed out for the week 

    Ben Ross

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2023 54:49


    2003 Premiership Player for the Penrith Panthers Ben Ross joins us on this episode for a chat. Ben talks about that GF win against the Roosters as well as his career at the Sharks, Dragons and Souths. Its a really good chat with Ben and he's pretty darn honest too.Jordan & HAF moments are also handed out for the week and some NRL chat is on too.Enjoy the podcast

    Brendan Hands 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 49:02


    On this Episode Parramatta Eels Hooker Brendan Hands joins us in the studio for a chat. Brendan has cemented a spot at the Eels and has had a great season to date. It's always a pleasure having Brendan in the studio for a chat and this one is no exception.

    Round of HAFS

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 45:36


    The panel is back this week to talk about the massive round of HAFS from last weeks sport.Plenty of laughs had on this episode as well as Jordan Awards handed out and plenty of NRL discussed.

    200th Show with Libby Hopwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 81:45


    Thank you all for listening. We are proud to share our 200th Show with you all.We have the Ex Jockey and tipster expert Libby Hopwood joining us for the show.Libby is very honest in this chat and is probably one of the best chats we've had. NRL is discussed as well as handing out the Jordan and HAF awards.Enjoy the podcast  

    Ben Damon 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 53:21


    The voice of Australian Boxing Ben Damon joins us on the show this episode to discuss all things in Australian Boxing, commentating the big fight with Tim Tszyu and how he fell in love with the sport to be where he is now.The panel also hands out the Jordan And HAF Awards for the week, as well as discussing the results from Round 2 & 3 of the NRL. 

    Big Daddy 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 56:15


    Lucas "Big Daddy" Browne joins us on the podcast this week to talk about his upcoming fight against Jarrell Miller on the 18th of March.The panel also discusses the HIA saga in the NRL and players lying down for a penalty, then complaining when they are taken off. Jordan & HAF moments are also handed out

    Paige Hadley 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 54:52


    This week we are joined by Australian Diamond Gold Medalist and NSW Swifts Champion Paige Hadley for a chat about the upcoming Netball season and her experiences overseas with the Diamonds. The Jordan and HAF awards are also handed out as well as some NRL chat. 

    Jed Drew 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2023 45:03


    Joining us on this weeks show is Macarthur FC Winger Jed Drew. Jed talks about his debut in the A League and making the Under 20's Australian Team. Jed talks about his 5 year plan and his goals as well as a bit of inside knowledge on the characters that he plays with.Jordan and Haf awards are handed out and the UFC, NFL and NRL all get a run too. 

    Mitch Barnett 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 54:27


    On this episode the panel catches up with friend of the show Mitch Barnett and his move over to the NZ Warriors from Newcastle. Mitch talks about the young talent coming through the ranks at the Warriors and the settling in period for himself and new coach Andrew Webster.Mitch also talks about his previous suspensions and his motivation for this season.

    Ivan Cleary in studio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 56:26


    Champions Season 6 is here and as always, we have a guest in the Studio to kick things off. Back to Back Premiership winning Coach Ivan Cleary from the Penrith Panthers joins us and what a great interview this is. 

    These Hands aren't made for walking

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 44:29


    Krackers, Micky & Captain are back after a short holiday to talk all things happening in the Soccer World Cup, the Cricket T20 World Cup and the Rugby League World Cup.Plenty of other topics are discussed in sport. Enjoy the listen

    Run it Back Week 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 45:38


    Viper, Sheriff and Captain are back to discuss the week 10 and week 11 results from the NFL. The injuries are discussed as well as the teams unexpectedly performing well at the moment.Predictions for Week 12 are also handed out as well as some frizzy to punt on.   

    Run it Back Week 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 47:11


    Week 10 is upon us but before we dive into that round, Sheriff, Viper & Captain put a line through some teams that just need Mad Monday to come next week as they are GONE!!

    Run it Back NFC

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 54:07


    Sheriff, Viper and Captain are back to hand out the Report Card so far for the NFC.The trades have ended and are discussed in detail, before the panel put their predictions on for Week 9

    Run it Back Half Year Report Cards

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 45:39


    Champions this week Sheriff, Viper and Captain hand out the Report Cards to date for half of the NFL teams. Who got the F? and who got a special G? Plenty discussed as well as some predictions for week 7

    Panthers Pounced

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 43:28


    Krackers and Viper join the Captain this week to discuss the NRL Grand Final win by the Penrith Panthers. Where did Parramatta Eels go wrong? Did the Panthers disrespect the opposition afterwards? Jordan & HAF moments are handed out as and the Frizzy's are laid on the line for Bathurst 1000

    Run It Back Week 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 42:48


    Viper and Sheriff join the Captain to talk about the results from Week 3 in the NFL. The highs and lows are discussion points and what makes Jimmy G so damn sexy? Plenty of Fantasy football talked and the predictions for Week 4

    Let Us Entertain You

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 46:50


    Krackers and Mickey join Captain this episode to talk about the NRL Grand Final between the Panthers and Eels. The AFL Grand Final is talked about too... How good was Robbie Williams!!

    Run it Back Week 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 47:16


    On this episode Sheriff issues a Missing persons report on his Colts, the Bengals, Raiders and a few other teams that didn't perform this week. Viper discusses the Packers turn around, while Sheriff also gives us his highlights for Week 2. Who would you fire in Fantasy Football this week is discussed and we finish off with some signing news. 

    Me Versus You & You

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 50:07


    Sheriff, Mickey and Captain are on the panel this episode talking about the Big Fight between Paul Gallen, Justin Hodges and Ben Hannant. The Jordan & HAF awards are handed out as well as our Frizzy's for this weeks AFL and NRL Finals.Plenty of NRL & AFL discussed as well as the return of the NFL

    Run it Back Week 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 49:00


    Sheriff, Viper & Captain are back to Run It Back over Week1 of the NFL. Plenty of topics talked about including the injury to Dak Prescott, Fantasy Football pics and flicks, Upsets galore and the impressive efforts. 

    Run It Back Week 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 51:19


    NFL is back Baby and the time has come for Sheriff, Viper and Captain to Run It Back for the 22/23 Season. Drafts and the player trade is discussed as well as the Divisional teams chances. 

    The Bleachers Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 52:15


    on this episode Krackers joins Mickey and Captain on the panel to discuss the NRL and AFL finals. The frisky Baseball fans are discussed as well as the UFC results from the weekend. Nick's racquets speak up and we hand out the Jordan and HAF moments of the week.

    10 Million Reasons

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 49:02


    Viper, Mickey and Captain head up the panel for this episode. The panel discuss 10 Million reason why Union would look attractive to a young player. The NRL is discussed in length as is the AFL Finals and the US Open. The Jordan and HAF moments are handed out too. 

    Don't Give Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 46:00


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