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Join Age journalist Anthony Colangelo and AFL great Glenn Manton as they spin the AFL football world free from its axis and live with the consequences!

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    • Oct 6, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 53 EPISODES
    • 2 SEASONS


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    2018 Episode 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2019 37:29


    On this episode of Big Fish Little Pond, Glenn Manton and Anthony Colangelo review the 2019 AFL Grandfinal 2019 and somehow start talking about Channel 10’s The masked singer, Hong Kong politics and the looming cricket season. In fact there was even a suggestion of an AFL retro round featuring a genuine retro player-you’ve got to listen to this one!

    2019 Episode 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 40:23


    On this episode of Big Fish Little Pond Glenn Manton and Anthony Colangelo talk all things AFL Grand final 2019 - Richmond versus GWS including the possibility of biffo, post match roaming Brian aka The 6ft mosquito, the expected cutaways to injured players in the stand and the guaranteed fact that Bruce will loose his mind at some point of the telecast. Get on board.

    2019 Episode 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 27:29


    On this episode of Big Fish Little Pond Glenn Manton and Anthony Colangelo do the unthinkable and talk footy - well at least most of the time. Short, sharp and full of the unmistakable banter that sets BFLP apart from the media-pack.

    2019 Episode 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2019 38:59


    On this episode of Big Fish Little Pond Glenn Manton and Anthony Colangelo talk Ben Simmons recent Aussie adventure,Carlton’s appointment of David Teague, Joey C’s potential rap career vs his A-League opportunities and even a little AFL football straight up... well almost straight up.Take a listen-please.

    2019 Episode 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 59:07


    On this episode of Big Fish Little Pond Glenn Manton and Anthony Colangelo reacquaint after Anthony’s New York trip to cover the Fortnite World Cup which gets a thorough reviewBig Apple musings lead to discussions about Carlton’s resurrection, the Tigers tough Alex Rance decision and the inside word on Jarman Impey’s injury. And a whole host of other ‘stuff’ you’ve just got to hear for yourself.

    2019 Episode 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2019 47:51


    On this episode of Big Fish Little Pond, Glenn Manton and Anthony Colangelo really don’t even try to talk football but they do talk fast food, tugboats, Vegemite and even had a random guest to finish off the show all the way from WA - Toren the fisherman. You know you want to listen.

    2019 Episode 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2019 36:10


    On this episode of Big Fish Little Pond Glenn Manton and Anthony Colangelo find themselves recording in a brutally overheated meeting room which causes pronounced cerebral fatigue but not before they talk some AFL, pillow etiquette and Splendour. And producer Nathan Smart drops some salacious music insights. Oh and the work experience girl gives her best Love Island impression. Where else could you hear this?

    2019 Episode 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2019 50:37


    On this episode of Big Fish Little Pond Glenn Manton and Anthony Colangelo somehow manage to weave Dayne Beams, Get Smart and Barbara Feldon, mental health,Toy Story, NBA basketball, wealth vs happiness and Italian family outings all into the one podcast which is supposed to stay focused on AFL football.

    2019 Episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2019 43:11


    On this episode of Big Fish Little Pond Glenn Manton and Anthony Colangelo record from the new Age newspaper digs in the Docklands which triggers a series of rants about geography, recruiting, GWS, Derek Kickett and media responsibility. Please listen or don’t - we will love you either way.

    2019 Episode 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 44:31


    On this episode of Big Fish Little Pond Glenn Manton and Anthony Colangelo get heated talking pizzas, all things Jaidyn Stephenson, the present and future for AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan whilst comparing karaoke abilities and dreaming of gozlemes. Where else could you hear this?

    2019 Episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2019 40:17


    On this episode of Big Fish Little Pond Glenn Manton and Anthony Colangelo talk captains, teams that count and those that simply don’t rate, coaches on the bench, Richmond’s Dusty Martin, crowd abuse and op shop sourced art work.

    2019 Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2019 41:55


    On this episode of Big Fish Little Pond Glenn Manton and Anthony Colangelo record an emergency podcast focused on the sacking of Carlton coach Brendan Bolton from which they manage to fall down a number of rabbit holes including Chinese dumplings, Molly Meldrum’s house parties and dress codes.

    2019 Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2019 47:28


    On this episode of Big Fish Little Pond Glenn Manton and Anthony Colangelo break down the ’99 AFL preliminary final, talk player-crowd interactions, North Melbourne’s coaching situation, and The Logies. There is also an impromptu report of a breaking Hollywood story with Ashton Kutcher... how scandalous!

    2019 Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 48:05


    On this episode of Big Fish Little Pond Glenn Manton and Anthony Colangelo discuss the pitfalls of AFL football (sport) - In particular Tom Boyd’s decision to retire before checking in with the Carlton FC and the state of player/umpire relations. Of course they get sidetracked by mobility scooters, music and the worst Game of Thrones finale recap-to be expected!

    2019 Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 45:18


    On this episode of Big Fish Little Pond Glenn Manton and Anthony Colangelo lament the state of Australian politics before chatting all things Coachella... and then weaving their way back to AFL football! Rampe’s goal post climb, emotional response to results, umpiring and a ladder recap round out the episode which also features an in-depth AFL Footy Show reflection given its recent demise. Have a listen-you know you want too.

    2019 Episode 8 (Santo Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 39:37


    Join Age journalist Anthony Colangelo, AFL great Glenn Manton and their very special guest Santo Cilauro for an in depth look at AFL football (and life) from one of the most talented and humble media performers Australia has ever produced - and a one-eyed Collingwood supporter. Sit back and enjoy part 2 with a cappuccino and a slice of Sicilian cheesecake.

    2019 Episode 7 (Santo Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2019 38:50


    Join Age journalist Anthony Colangelo, AFL great Glenn Manton and their very special guest Santo Cilauro for an in depth look at AFL football (and life) from one of the most talented and humble media performers Australia has ever produced - and a one-eyed Collingwood supporter. Sit back and enjoy part 1 with a short black coffee and some traditional Italian lemon biscuits.

    2019 Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 46:07


    Age journalist Anthony Colangelo & AFL great Glenn Manton turn their AFL podcast into a travel review on the back of their recent trips to Japan,Mexico and Cuba.However plenty of time is dedicated however to discussing Essendon’s struggles, the rise of Mason Cox, injured Demons and much more before the conversation broadens - as always!

    2019 Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2019 25:22


    Part two of the BFLP AFL season review is the perfect distraction should you be stuck deep in traffic on the way to work or dying on an inclined treadmill-either way use the banter between co-hosts Anthony Colangelo and Glenn Manton as an escape mechanism or at the very least a reminder that suffering comes in many shapes and forms.This episode sees a review of 2018’s top 8 AFL football teams ahead of the pending season. Collingwood for premiers? Excuse me! Take a listen.

    2019 Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2019 27:40


    Part one of the BFLP AFL season preview gets off to a rough start as co-host Anthony Colangelo realises he’s mistaken his planes departure time and hasn’t packed 20 changes of socks and underwear for his 11 day trip to Japan. Glenn Manton tries to comprehend such excessive personal hygiene and the previous years bottom 8 AFL teams - what will 2019 hold for each of them? Tune in for AFL musings and travel tips!

    2019 Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019 32:33


    On this episode of BFLP Glenn Manton and Anthony Colangelo head to Bunnings,buy a couple of shovels and dig themselves a rabbit hole that could accommodate a whale or possibly two-definitely two.Take a listen at your own peril to the only AFL football podcast that may not talk about AFL football.

    2019 Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 41:54


    From a meeting room at The Age newspaper headquarters in the heart of Melbourne Anthony Colangelo & Glenn Manton deliver a podcast that can only be described as unique .Somehow homelessness, Japanese travel plans, Octoberfest, Instagram and Married at first sight feature in a supposedly AFL based podcast. And that's why you just have to listen.

    2019 Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 39:23


    Age journalist Anthony Colangelo & AFL great Glenn Manton dive straight into the deep-end of the pond for their first podcast of 2019. They discuss the the AFLs level of entertainment vs events such as the Australian Open then shift focus to question the off field injuries to Alex Fasolo and Olly Wines before rounding out the podcast with an update on Majak Daw and AFLX.

    2018 Episode 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2018 44:44


    Christmas Special

    2018 Episode 29

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2018 45:01


    ur final podcast of the season looks at the 5 plays that mattered from the AFL grandfinal, tradetalk, and the proposed mid season draft whilst featuring the late great Turkish musician Baris Manco. Name another podcast that can do that!

    2018 Episode 28 (Grand Final Special)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2018 35:26


    Your favourite sort-of-footy podcast just became visual! Yes that's right you can watch the BFLP Grand Final preview-shot on location in the abandoned Bradmill factory in Melbourne's West. Go Pies!I mean Eagles! No-really-carn the Pies!

    2018 Episode 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2018 47:26


    This week on your favorite sort-of-footy podcast Anthony Colangelo suggests looting is fine as to the acquisition of non-prescribed medication whilst Glenn Manton champions RUFUS DU SOL and Neale Daniher. Oh - and Anthony invites Richmond supporters to steal his car...wow!

    2018 Episode 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2018 28:04


    Football and life perspective is discussed and appreciated ahead of a comprehensive AFL finals football discussion that almost stays on track save from discussion about Serena Williams, war and arts.

    2018 Episode 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2018 30:23


    Age journalist Anthony Colangelo essentially accuses his co-host (Glenn Manton) of arson, Max Gawn is promoted as a potential WWE wrestler and Coolios set at Falls festival gets a mention. Oh - and the footy gets spoken about too!

    2018 Episode 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2018 38:26


    If you like your AFL footy delivered like a 'reverse kanga' equal parts intriguing and concerning this is the podcast for you. Tom Hawkins, Bachelor Girl, Demar Derozan and rogue tradesmen all get a mention on this weeks episode.

    2018 Episode 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2018 45:14


    If you like your AFL footy delivered like a 'reverse kanga' equal parts intriguing and concerning this is the podcast for you. Tom Hawkins, Bachelor Girl, Demar Derozan and rogue tradesmen all get a mention on this weeks episode.

    2018 Episode 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2018 47:07


    How to beat the Tigers, why the Bont shouldn't resign with the Bulldogs, the heartbreak of injuries and an invitation to attend a live recording of BFLP - what more could you want from podcast?

    2018 Episode 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2018 42:00


    Birthday celebrations abound as Anthony and Glenn discuss Gaffs gaff, fists of fury, rules changes and Carlton's inability to win - even with extra players.

    2018 Episode 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2018 49:11


    The most incisive and inclusive AFL podcast with references to every nationality. The Gold Coast Suns, Lorde, old curly tops Pagan and Caroline Wilson all get a mention in this weeks free-for-all. Ciao!

    2018 Episode 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2018 43:11


    Have you ever slipped into someone's DMs when you should have slid? Is Splendor in the grass your thing? Would you like to see AFL players thoughtfully electrified for straying beyond their designated position? If you answered yes to one or more of the above questions you must listen to this podcast.

    2018 Episode 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2018 43:30


    Recorded via Skype late on a Tuesday night and it shows. The boys lose their way early and without a map - stay lost. If you like your footy talk wild and wooly this episode is a must.

    2018 Episode 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2018 44:36


    Anthony and Glenn reveal a more mature side as they thoughtfully peel back the many layers of the onion that is AFL football. Provocative, passionate and at times... even considered.

    2018 Episode 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2018 36:51


    Recorded from the front seat of a stricken BMW in Altona Nth, this podcast features chat around AFL football, late night soccer study, Dancing with the Stars and the mechanics of MMM's broadcast team.

    2018 Episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2018 25:13


    Anthony and Glenn skip from World Cup soccer analysis to Olympic swimmer Shane Gould's AFL cultural gaffe via AMG Mercedes and a myriad of rabbit holes that you can't afford to miss. Well you can...just don't.

    2018 Episode 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2018 17:09


    Think of this episode of Big Fish Little Pond as a fun size variation of your favorite chocolate - it won't fill you up before dinner. World Cup soccer, Carlton drama & country road trips are all covered.

    2018 Episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2018 33:30


    If you put 'life' into a verbal blender and sprinkled a conversation about AFL football on top you'd have the rough recipe for Big Fish Little Pond-take a listen.

    2018 Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2018 32:13


    Has anybody discussed AFL football and music festivals in the same breath before? Tune in to learn which teams are 'cooked' at the 1/2 way mark of the season.

    2018 Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2018 32:07


    Anthony returns from his OS trip and joins Glenn in discussing the growth of ES sports - Fortnite even gets a mention. OCD, the round of AFL football and his want to freely distribute sleeping tablets to random travellers.

    2018 Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2018 21:36


    Anthony Colangelo takes flights OS for the Age to cover ES, leaving Glenn Manton at the microphone solo, where he manages to talk for over 20 mins without taking a breath - occasionally saying something coherent about AFL football, sports and life

    2018 Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2018 31:42


    Show me an AFL podcast that talks Kendrick Lamar ticket prices, gratuitous player commentary, umpire antics, cat castration and compares the Richmond FC to the NBA's Golden State Warriors and I'll show you Big Fish Little Pond.

    2018 Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2018 35:58


    Basking in the glow of their first 5 star review Anthony and Glenn discuss 'Bomber' Thompson's fall from grace and the broken basketball ring that may have triggered the decent amongst an array of 'other' things.

    2018 Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2018 35:01


    'Anton' and Manton. No other AFL podcast duo talks The Bachelor in paradise, E-League sports, music and sports ethics and that's why you love it

    2018 Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2018 38:30


    Ummm-well-yeah! It's fair to say that this weeks podcast is a melting pot. Hugh Jackman, new music, neurology, random phone calls, the occasional score and more!

    2018 Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2018 26:36


    This week Harry Styles and first dates,a snap shot of the weeks football and a desperate house cat combine to provide talking points.

    2018 Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2018 29:06


    Western suburbs musings, the science of sports communications, Commonwealth Games yawning and even a little talk about the weekends AFL games.

    2018 Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2018 32:59


    Onion induced tears, the pros and cons of AFL television coverage and a rabbit hole laden recap of all the AFL scores.

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