Balls & Bumpers

Balls and Bumpers are back for another year! In our first edition of 2022 and today is all about Scotty McLaughlin's debut Indy Cars victory at St Pete's over the weekend. Jack's top 5 is back, and little nuggets of gold have come across his desk as well.

On the eve of the AFL Grand Final we preview the big clash between the Demons and Scotty's Bulldogs. Jack tells us what it's like to be missing out on this years Grand Final after playing in 3 of the last 4. Scotty is gearing up for his final round of the IndyCar season and hopeful of holding onto rookie of the year plus there's plenty more on the agenda!

Catch up with the latest in the world of sport with Richmond 3x Premiership superstar Jack Riewoldt now that the Tigers season has finished and Supercar legend Scott McLaughlin as we close in on the end of the IndyCar season. Jack's top 5 is back, it's another killer diller, while the only man amongst the crew that is allowed to roam free is McLaughlin who has another cracking golf course to play.

After a 7 week hiatus, the lads have returned with a new edition of Balls & Bumpers. Since we last spoke Jack has brought up his 300th AFL game with COVID costing him real celebrations and genuine $$$ - Scotty is preparing for a big weekend of racing in the States and is hoping to get back to Australia for Bathurst. Meanwhile, Hodgey is steering the ship and down in the dumps about his Magpies.

The boys are back! Jack Riewoldt has added "mark of the century" to his already glamorous CV, and he also has an update on where his next contract is at! Scotty recaps his debut at the Indy500 and will be better prepared next year, will he return to Bathurst later this year? That's all up in the air. Hodgey wants to know who's the next coach of his beloved Pies, plus there's plenty more!

Balls & Bumpers returns for a special look behind the curtain with Scott McLaughlin ahead of the biggest race of his sporting career this weekend, he will make his debut in the IndyCar 500 for Team Penske. Jack Riewoldt is in Melbourne, although about to head out of the state as he prepares for hub-life once again for the foreseeable future to keep the AFL season going. Plus the famous top 5 returns, and Scotty has a new PARTEE GOLF hole for the fans to enjoy

It's all about Scotty McLaughlin and oval racing on this edition of Balls & Bumpers! Our honorary Aussie produced a stellar display to finish on the podium behind his idol Scott Dixon. In the AFL world, the Tigers are in a Grand Final rematch this week vs. Geelong. Jack beat up on Scott's Doggies, and Hodgey can barely look at the AFL ladder as the Magpies are languishing 2nd from the bottom.

The Tigers are in a bit of trouble at the moment after losing their last 2 matches. Hodgey’s Magpies are under the torch as well, over in the States – Scotty McLaughlin is all the rage and in the spotlight ahead of his first race in his debut IndyCar season this weekend. He takes us into his mindset, through his car and meeting some of his idols across the last 6 months. Plus all your favourite segments are back – Jack’s top 5, favourite golf course and plenty more!

Jack Riewoldt, Scott McLaughlin and Timmy Hodges return for another big Balls and Bumpers edition. Scotty is in Indianapolis for a media day and analysing the start of the 2021 Supercars season from the other side of the planet. Jack is preparing for round 2 against the Hawks, and Hodgey is steering the ship as best he can!

Jack Riewoldt, Scott McLaughlin and Tim Hodges return for a third consecutive year of Balls & Bumpers! The trophy cabinet had another edition in 2020 with a 3rd Tigers Premiership while Scotty added another Supercars Championship to his CV. He's now in the States building up towards the IndyCar series in 2021 while Jack is preparing for a 4th flag in 5 years with the Tigers. It's more of the same old with a new twist on this years series of Balls and Bumpers.

It's a special Christmas edition of Balls & Bumpers to round out this crazy year. Timmy Hodges is joined by our favourites Scott McLaughlin and Jack Riewoldt as they wrap up the 2020 AFL season, and the 2020 motorsport season after both became champions of their sports again for the third time in their careers.

The Premiership podcast of Balls & Bumpers - He's been AWOL for a month but finally Jack is back to reminisce on Richmond's brilliant Gabba flag. The game, the memories, the celebrations - Including a top 5 winning boozehounds! Plus Scott McLaughlin on what it's like going 400k's an hour and the USA's battle with COVID-19

On the eve of arguably the biggest weekend of their careers Jack Riewoldt and Scotty McLaughlin come together for a special edition of Balls & Bumpers. Scotty is over in Florida preparing for his IndyCar debut through the streets of St Petersburg while Jack is about to head to Brisbane where the Tigers are gunning for their third Premiership in 4 years, this time against Geelong. We must also congratulate our esteemed leader Tim Hodges who's TV show AFL360 has claimed the best TV program for the 6th time at the AFMA's announced earlier today.

It’s arguably the biggest weekend of our Balls & Bumpers career with Jack pushing for the Tigers to reach a 3rd Grand Final in 4 years tonight taking on the Power, Scotty is aiming for back to back Bathurst Championships after already claiming his third straight Supercars title last weekend. There’s much to discuss with both boys taking us into their mindset leading into both of these massive sporting events.

Timmy Hodges, Jack Riewoldt and Scott McLaughlin return for a special edition of Balls & Bumpers. Scotty is now a three-time Supercars champion! He takes through the last 72 hours since being crowned the champ and looking ahead to the final race at Bathurst before jetting off to the USA to live the dream of driving in the IndyCar. The Tigers face Brisbane on Friday night at the Gabba aiming for their third Premiership in 4 years, a win on Friday night would take them to the Preliminary Final in 2 weeks time.

Tim Hodges, Jack Riewoldt and Scott McLaughlin return for a monster edition of Balls and Bumpers, the Tigers have had an up and down year - Jack takes us inside the 4 walls of the club about how the recent weeks have played out for the footy club. Scotty is back racing in Darwin, this weekend in Townsville. There's another famous top 5 on the way plus, has a favourite segment been given the boot?

Tim Hodges, Jack Riewoldt & Scott McLaughlin are back for another edition of Balls & Bumpers. Jack is up in the QLD hub and recaps the week he has had up there, Scotty is preparing himself for another stint in Sydney next week plus the top 5 and Scott's multi return!

We are on the verge of the AFL season returning! Jack will face Collingwood on Thursday night, with excitement levels building - Scott, returns to the racetrack in a couple of weeks time. Plus, all your favourite segments are back including Jack's top 5 and Scott's famous multi!

Scott McLaughlin, Jack Riewoldt & Timmy Hodges have reunited for episode 5 of Balls & Bumpers in 2020! The return to sport dates for both AFL and the V8 Supercars have been released, we delve into what that means for both of our stars. Plus, Jack is now all over simulated racing & we hear from his coach Thomas Randle after his first up efforts on Monday night.

Jack Riewoldt, Scott McLaughlin & Tim Hodges return with episode 4 of Balls & Bumpers for 2020. We check in with Scott about how he’s gone in the opening 2 rounds of the eSeries and looking ahead to round 3 where he will face Max Verstappen. Jack is just about done with isolation but until then has been moulding fantastic top 5’s for the show. Plus Scott’s famous multi and much more on the agenda!

Jack Riewoldt, Scott McLaughlin & Tim Hodges bring you the 3rd edition of Balls & Bumpers for 2020. Scotty has started competing in the eSeries of Indycars, follow his twitch account to keep up to date with him, Jack is filling in his time doing a trade and watching Netflix, Hodgey is keeping them both in check. We also give plenty of special mentions to local businesses who are still active during this time and shine a light on those who need it most, in this light hearted hour of Balls & Bumpers.

Jack Riewoldt, Scott McLaughlin & Tim Hodges are back for episode 2 of Balls & Bumpers, there's plenty on the agenda with Scotty setting up his own Twitch account and will be taking Supercars to eSports. Jack was leading the Coleman after the opening half of round 1 last Thursday night, but isn't sure when the next round of AFL will take place, plus Jack's top 5 & Scott's multi to see you through.

They're back in 2020! After a year that no one could've predicted, Scott McLaughlin & Jack Riewoldt come together again in 2020, the Tigers are going for back to back flags, Scotty is hoping for a three-peat, plus a new venture into IndyCars! There's plenty on the agenda in the newest edition of Balls & Bumpers!

A big final edition for 2019 from the Balls & Bumpers team. Timmy Hodges, Jack Riewoldt and Scott McLaughlin. Scott discusses going back to back as the Supercars Champion for 2019. As well as going in depth with his tumultuous week off the track. Jack discusses his own footy mortality ahead of the Tigers pre-season commencing plus the legendary dual world champion Chad Reed joins the fun.

Timmy Hodges, Jack Riewoldt & Scott McLaughlin have created Balls & Bumpers podcast history by doing a live podcast recording at the Matthew Flinders Hotel in Chadstone on the eve of the Sandown 500! Hear the lead up to the V8 race with Scotty not far off claiming back to back championships, find out what Jack has been up to and will Hodgey finally delve into who he is?A special podcast edition, thanks to all who turned up.

Timmy Hodges, Jack Riewoldt & Scott McLaughlin combine for episode 12 of Balls & Bumpers. The first time Scott has spoken since his horrific crash on the Gold Coast over the weekend. Not only was it the biggest crash of his career but he gives us an insight into the hair-raising moments whilst he was being analysed at the hospital in the aftermath. Jack has a top 5 around the great wedding songs plus much more!

A special edition of Balls & Bumpers dedicated to Scott McLaughlin's historic Bathurst 1000 win over the weekend. He joined Timmy Hodges & Jack Riewoldt to reflect on the greatest win in his career, the emotional rollercoaster across the 4 days + we hear about Jack's first experience at Mount Panorama.

It was Jack Riewoldt in the spotlight last week after Richmond claimed the 2019 Premiership. This week it’s all about Scott McLaughlin and the run to Bathurst on the upcoming weekend. It’s the race so far that has alluded McLaughlin but he is keen to make every post a winner to claim the title of King of Mt Panorama for 2019! Can he produce the goods?

Jack Riewoldt is now a 2 time Premiership player with Richmond. He went under the microscope with Tim Hodges & Scott McLaughlin in the latest edition of Balls & Bumpers going through the timeline of AFL Grand Final week, the build up on Grand Final morning, a quarter by quarter analysis plus the post-game celebrations!

It’s Grand Final week in Melbourne, for the 2nd time in 3 years Jack Riewoldt will be playing for the Tigers on the final Saturday in September, this time they go in favourites against the Giants. The build up is electric, Scott McLaughlin can’t wait to experience his first AFL Grand Final and Tim Hodges is distraught after Collingwood went down to the Giants by 4 points.

Jack Riewoldt, Scott McLaughlin & Tim Hodges are back!! Ahead of Preliminary Final weekend, the Tigers are 1 win away from another Grand Final, Scott McLaughlin has broken a new Supercars record in the most dominant season to date. Jack’s top 5, the final rant and more on the agenda!

Jack Riewoldt, Scott McLaughlin & Tim Hodges are back for episode 6 of Balls & Bumpers – We’re on the eve of the AFL finals, Scotty is dominating the V8 world and Hodgey is asking all the hard questions, a second very special in a row plus a top 5 + final rant not to be missed!

Tim Hodges, Jack Riewoldt & Scott McLaughlin are back with a new edition of Balls & Bumpers. Hear the catch up on how Scott’s bux party went down, Jack has a new top 5 that has him fired up, a new addition to the Ricky Bobby awards and finally, after 5 weeks, our first very special guest! It’s all thanks to the 2019 Monster Energy AUS-X Open Melbourne - Marvel Stadium in November!

Tim Hodges, Jack Riewoldt & Scott McLaughlin are back again and there’s plenty on the agenda! Scott is charging towards another championship, the Tigers are the premiership favourites, Media watch, catch up, a special guest in the Ricky Bobby files + plenty more in this new edition of Balls & Bumpers!

Tim Hodges, Jack Riewoldt & Scott McLaughlin are back for another edition of Balls & Bumpers – Recapping the week that Scott’s had with Dave Reynolds, Jack has returned to the footy field and the Tigers are starting to strut – all your hard questions are answered plus the top 5 and the Ricky Bobby Awards are back!

Jack Riewoldt & Scott McLaughlin are back for episode 2 of Balls & Bumpers along with their fearless leader Tim Hodges. The guys catch up on what they’ve been up to in the last month, feedback from episode 1, ask the hard hitting questions, discuss the name Carol, the top 10 favourite chips of the world & plenty more!

Episode 1 – The Introduction. Jack Riewoldt & Scott McLaughlin discuss the ideas around their new podcast venture, who are some of the most famous people the stars of the show have met, would Scott like to take on the challenge of Indycars or NASCAR? Jack talks about the challenges of watching the Tigers from the sidelines & footy in Tasmania plus they turn the tables on each other doing “Hard Question Time” interviewing one another in this pilot edition of Balls & Bumpers.