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Each episode Jack and Jess analyse NRL and AFL and dig into why a new fan would want to watch their code of choice.

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    • Oct 21, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 35 - Reserve Grade

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 53:20


    This week Jack and Jess break down the middle order of each codes ladder.  + Titans new logo + Yet-to-be-named Dolphins unveil Head Coach +Reece Walsh update Don't forget to subscribe!   Questions, comments or something else entirely? Get in touch: twitter - @footy4dummies Instagram - footballfordummies1 email - footyfordummies@gmail.com Intro/Outro Credits "Pyro Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music courtesy of The Hoverchords 

    Episode 34 - Green Shoots

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 62:46


    NRL expansion news and our analysis of each code's bottom five teams + Vale Norm Provan  + the off-season officially begins   Questions, comments or something else entirely? Get in touch: twitter - @footy4dummies Instagram - footballfordummies1 email - footyfordummies@gmail.com Intro/Outro Credits "Pyro Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music courtesy of The Hoverchords 

    Episode 33 - NRL Grand Final + Hair of the Year!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 56:39


    NRL Hair of the Year AFL Hair of the Year   Questions, comments or something else entirely? Get in touch: twitter - @footy4dummies Instagram - footballfordummies1 email - footyfordummies@gmail.com Intro/Outro Credits "Pyro Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music courtesy of The Hoverchords 

    Episode 32 - All the Grand Finals!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 51:12


    Leo Barry 2005 GF mark Luke Hodge kisses Buddy Greg Inglis try celebration Steve "Beaver" Menzies try Questions, comments or something else entirely? Get in touch: twitter - @footy4dummies Instagram - footballfordummies1 email - footyfordummies@gmail.com Intro/Outro Credits "Pyro Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music courtesy of The Hoverchords 

    Episode 31 - Littlestitious

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 65:05


    NRL Hair AFL Hair Questions, comments or something else entirely? Get in touch: twitter - @footy4dummies Instagram - footballfordummies1 email - footyfordummies@gmail.com Intro/Outro Credits "Pyro Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music courtesy of The Hoverchords 

    Episode 30 - Rest vs Rust

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 56:05


    Questions, comments or something else entirely? Get in touch: twitter - @footy4dummies Instagram - footballfordummies1 email - footyfordummies@gmail.com Intro/Outro Credits "Pyro Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music courtesy of The Hoverchords 

    Episode 29 - Solocast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 20:34


    Unfortunately Jess couldn't make it this week, but Jack could! This episode he gives his thoughts on the last round of NRL and the first week of NRL finals.   Questions, comments or something else entirely? Get in touch: twitter - @footy4dummies Instagram - footballfordummies1 email - footyfordummies@gmail.com Intro/Outro Credits "Pyro Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music courtesy of The Hoverchords 

    Episode 28 - Earthquakes in the studio

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 63:21


    Questions, comments or something else entirely? Get in touch: twitter - @footy4dummies Instagram - footballfordummies1 email - footyfordummies@gmail.com Intro/Outro Credits "Pyro Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music courtesy of The Hoverchords 

    Episode 27 - Jess finds new love....again

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 71:17


    AFL finals begin this weekend and Jack has to talk about the blockbuster game of Dragons vs Cowboys! Miracle on grass Chris Judd highlights NRL fan poll results   Questions, comments or something else entirely? Get in touch: twitter - @footy4dummies Instagram - footballfordummies1 email - footyfordummies@gmail.com Intro/Outro Credits "Pyro Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Episode 26 - St. Kilda for the top 8?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 56:21


    It's the final round for AFL and Jess talks himself into the Saints making the finals.  Questions, comments or something else entirely? Get in touch: twitter - @footy4dummies Instagram - footballfordummies1 email - footyfordummies@gmail.com Intro/Outro Credits "Pyro Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Episode 25 - Finals are just around the corner

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 58:04


    Finals are fast approaching for both codes but who will get the final few spots in the top 8?   Greene elbow Questions, comments or something else entirely? Get in touch: twitter - @footy4dummies Instagram - footballfordummies1 email - footyfordummies@gmail.com Intro/Outro Credits "Pyro Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Episode 24 - It's sexy when it's dangerous

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 64:23


    A shiny new segment this week, lets hope this one sticks around for more than one week. Battle of Brookvale Questions, comments or something else entirely? Get in touch: twitter - @footy4dummies Instagram - footballfordummies1 email - footyfordummies@gmail.com Intro/Outro Credits "Pyro Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Episode 23 - Jack the bowling prodigy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 88:25


    This week the guys analyse the ladders and predict how the final few spots will shake out. Meanwhile Melbourne Storm re-sign Craig Bellamy and the St. Kilda Saints season hangs in the balance, can they make it to September?   NRL headgear AFL hair Maika Sivo destroys Tedesco   Questions, comments or something else entirely? Get in touch: twitter - @footy4dummies Instagram - footballfordummies1 email - footyfordummies@gmail.com Intro/Outro Credits "Pyro Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Episode 23 - State of Origin Game Three special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 17:34


    Just a quick episode to get the excitement up for game three. Regular episode out tomorrow as per usual.    Questions, comments or something else entirely? Get in touch: twitter - @footy4dummies Instagram - footballfordummies1 email - footyfordummies@gmail.com Intro/Outro Credits "Pyro Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Episode 22 - Once again NRL players disappoint everyone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 85:55


    Big show this week as Jack and Jess discuss Dragons players ignorance of state and NRL lockdowns. In AFL Land, the Richmond Tigers drop two in a row; the boys breakdown where the felines go from here.   +the usual segments AFL hair NRL hair   Questions, comments or something else entirely? Get in touch: twitter - @footy4dummies Instagram - footballfordummies1 email - footyfordummies@gmail.com Intro/Outro Credits "Pyro Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Episode 21 - My God you're greasy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 77:45


    This week the lads dissect State of Origin game two and ask if the Queensland leadership is lacking. Plus the Saints are marching in. Like. Comment. Subscribe. +tattoos (inaugural FFD tattoo bet) +mediocre cup +tips Simpsons clip NRL ink AFL ink Questions, comments or something else entirely? Get in touch: twitter - @footy4dummies Instagram - footballfordummies1 email - footyfordummies@gmail.com Intro/Outro Credits "Pyro Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

    Episode 20 - Downfall of the Brisbane Broncos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 66:53


    Actual journalism enters the show this week as Jack chronicles the recent history of the Brisbane Broncos. How and why did NRL's richest team fall so far in such spectacular fashion?   +the usual segments +State of Origin Game 2 preview   NRL ink (left leg thigh) AFL ink    

    Episode 19 - Wolves and tats

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 80:16


    Jess once again questions whether the Saints are worth it. Jack plays down that Origin is already over (IT IS NOT OVER). Like. Comment. Subscribe.   NRL hair Wolfman planking Up there, Cazaly AFL...hair?   Questions, comments or something else entirely? Get in touch: twitter - @footy4dummies Instagram - footballfordummies1 email - footyfordummies@gmail.com Intro/Outro Credits "Pyro Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Special Episode 1 - Ben Salt interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 57:58


    Finally the much hyped interview is here! Adelaide Crows and Hahndorf Magpies forward Ben Salt dropped by to talk SANFL and his journey through the league. Questions, comments or something else entirely? Get in touch: twitter - @footy4dummies Instagram - footballfordummies1 email - footyfordummies@gmail.com Intro/Outro Credits "Pyro Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Episode 18 - Byes and Pies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 70:14


    Jess (unsurprisingly) is back on the St. Kilda wagon and chooses between NSW and QLD for State of Origin. Jack laments round 12 rugby league and names a new Mediocre Cup (tm) Champion.    NRL hair AFL hair Questions, comments or something else entirely? Get in touch: twitter - @footy4dummies Instagram - footballfordummies1 email - footyfordummies@gmail.com Intro/Outro Credits "Pyro Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Episode 17 - Free agent fandom

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 91:40


    Jess has relinquished his Saints and Sharks support and is on the hunt for a new team. Meanwhile Jack froths over State of Origin and explains the suspension fallout over Broncos v Roosters. +Question time +Tips +A special guest? AFL hairstyle NRL hairstyle Collingwood v Port banner Questions, comments or something else entirely? Get in touch: twitter - @footy4dummies Instagram - footballfordummies1 email - footyfordummies@gmail.com Intro/Outro Credits "Pyro Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Episode 16 - Magic round continues to impress

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 72:23


    Jack and Jess fawn over the success of NRL's magic round and ponder if it could work in AFL. Jess scrambles to translate Latin into English. Is Jack the new oracle?   NRL hair Questions, comments or something else entirely? Get in touch: twitter - @footy4dummies Instagram - footballfordummies1 email - footyfordummies@gmail.com Intro/Outro Credits "Pyro Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Episode 15 - First injury of the season

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 79:26


    Bit of change up this week as a crook Jack calls in from home . Plenty to get stuck into like Turbo's unbelievable outing against the Warriors and Scott Lycett's major suspension.  Plus, which code is the best in regards to marketing and branding? Akermanis Plays NRL locks AFL hairdo Questions, comments or something else entirely? Get in touch:   twitter - @footy4dummies   Instagram - footballfordummies1   email - footyfordummies@gmail.com   Intro/Outro Credits "Pyro Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Episode 14 - Who in the AFL deserves the Mediocre Cup?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 76:19


    Questions, comments or something else entirely? Get in touch:   twitter - @footy4dummies   Instagram - footballfordummies1   email - footyfordummies@gmail.com   Intro/Outro Credits   "Pyro Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    Episode 13 - Quarter season review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 66:31


    It's time for a good ol fashioned, way-to-early review! Jack and Jess talk 2021 surprises, disappointments and potential season MVP's among the usual segments. +New intro -Question time NRL hair AFL hair   Questions, comments or something else entirely? Get in touch: twitter  - @footy4dummies Instagram - footballfordummies1 email - footyfordummies@gmail.com Intro/Outro Credits "Pyro Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

    Episode 12 - St. Kilda stinks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 81:03


    In this episode, Jess attempts to convince himself that the Saints still have a chance. Jack on the other hand, rejoices when an injured NRL star returns to the game in style.  Mitchell / Momirovski suspensions Hetherington suspension NRL hair AFL hair   +The Mediocre Cup continues ++ Old School hairstyle of the week   Questions, comments or something else entirely? Get in touch: twitter  - @footy4dummies Instagram - footballfordummies1 email - footyfordummies@gmail.com Intro/Outro Credits "Pyro Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Episode 11 - First coach sacked already!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 72:25


    This week Jack informs Jess that his adopted Sharkies are in the headlines for all the wrong reasons.   +Hairstyle of the week returns ++Way to early Grand Final predictions +++Tips from The Oracle   NRL hairstyle AFL hairstyle   Questions, comments or something else entirely? Get in touch: twitter  - @footy4dummies Instagram - footballfordummies1 email - footyfordummies@gmail.com Intro/Outro Credits "Pyro Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Episode 10 - (dis)parity around the league

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 70:51


    Changing up the format a touch this week. The lads chat highlights, news and mourn the loss of rugby league legend Tommy Raudonikis.  +New segment, hairstyle of the week! Fibros and Silvertails documentary Viliame Kikau mane of hair Tom Liberatore curly mullet Liberatore GF special   Questions, comments or something else entirely? Get in touch: twitter  - @footy4dummies Instagram - footballfordummies1 email - footyfordummies@gmail.com Intro/Outro Credits "Pyro Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Episode 9 - Surprise results and controversial bumps

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 66:24


    In this episode the lads highlight players and games from the previous rounds action, catch up on the latest news and throw some questions at each other. Tips round out the show. But be warned; neither did particularly great last week.    Reid's bump on Fyfe mentioned in the episode Questions, comments or something else entirely? Get in touch: twitter  - @footy4dummies Instagram - footballfordummies1 email - footyfordummies@gmail.com Intro/Outro Credits "Pyro Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Episode 8 - Concussions are still a major issue

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 79:14


    This week Jack and Jess examine each codes weekend of footy. AFL saw some huge upsets and close games, while NRL continues to shine with the new rules.   Maika Sivo try South Park's take on head knocks   Questions, comments or something else entirely? Get in touch: twitter  - @footy4dummies Instagram - footballfordummies1 email - footyfordummies@gmail.com   Intro/Outro Credits "Pyro Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Episode 7 - The footy is finally here.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 63:07


    This week Jack and Jess dissect the first week of action in the NRL. The boys then preview this weekends games for both codes and pick a game for each other to watch.   + Jack and Jess swap stories about their favourite commentators   Questions, comments or something else entirely? Get in touch: twitter  - @footy4dummies Instagram - footballfordummies1 email - footyfordummies@gmail.com   Intro/Outro Credits "Pyro Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Episode 6 - AFL Ladder Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 64:07


    This week Jess leads the charge as he breaks down his 2021 AFL ladder predictions.  ICYMI our release schedule changes with both codes kicking off their seasons. Episodes will now be released on Thursday to lead you into the rounds action.   Questions, comments or something else entirely? Get in touch: twitter  - @footy4dummies Instagram - footballfordummies1 email - footyfordummies@gmail.com   Intro/Outro Credits "Pyro Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Episode 5 - NRL Ladder Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 52:01


    This week Jack leads the charge as he breaks down his 2021 NRL ladder predictions. Of course, a season preview episode wouldn't be complete without some bold predictions, so be on the lookout for those.    Be sure to check out next week's episode when Jess gazes into the crystal ball for his AFL ladder preview.      Questions, comments or something else entirely? Get in touch: twitter  - @footy4dummies Instagram - footballfordummies1 email - footyfordummies@gmail.com   Intro/Outro Credits "Pyro Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Episode 3 - Forwards

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 53:09


    This week Jack and Jess dissect their top five forwards from AFL and NRL.    Gordan Tallis fight Jason Taumalolo hightlights   Questions, comments or criticism about our top 5's or something else? Get in touch: twitter  - @footy4dummies Instagram - footballfordummies1 email - footyfordummies@gmail.com   Intro/Outro Credits "Pyro Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Episode 2 - Halves, 5/8's, hookers and middles.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 65:27


    This week Jack and Jess rank their top 5 playmakers and middle's from the last 20 years.    Questions, comments or criticism about our top 5's or something else? Get in touch: twitter  - @footy4dummies Instagram - footballfordummies1 email - footyfordummies@gmail.com

    Episode 1 - Players in the back

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 38:14


    In this episode Jack and Jess rank their top 5 backs and defenders in NRL and AFL.      Questions, comments or criticism about our top 5's or something else? Get in touch: twitter  - @footy4dummies Instagram - footballfordummies1 email - footyfordummies@gmail.com

    Episode 0 - The Test

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 39:54


    In this episode Jack and Jess get their heads around microphones and conversations while rambling about their respective codes.

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