Freddy and the Eighth

On a special Grand Final episode of Freddy & the Eighth, Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler are joined by NRL legends Paul ‘Chief’ Harragon, Anthony Minichiello and Billy Peden, as the gang share their final thoughts on the 2026 NRL Grand Final between the Sydney Roosters and Newcastle Knights. Subscribe

Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns go nuclear on the behaviour of fans after Wahs fans pelted bottles at referees after a controversial call in the semi-final match between the Warriors and Knights. The boys preview the upcoming preliminary finals and make some shocking tips as to who they think will make it to the Grand Final. Plus, Roosters star Tarryn Aiken and Newcastle Knights legend Kurt Gidley join the show. Subscribe

Former Storm superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen joins the show to tell us all about his life post Rugby League, Cameron Munster makes a surprise call in to catch up with Papy and ask a few hard hitting questions. Is Nathan Cleary's injury going to be worry for the Panthers? And the Warriors fans have proven, that with the right venue, Finals Footy can get a huge turnout. All this and more on another episode of Freddy and the Eighth. 0:00 Welcome1:44 What caught our eye7:03 Nathan Cleary sin bin13:04 Eden Park sellout15:34 Ryan Papenhuyzen joins the show22:05 Cameron Munster joins the show29:09 Warriors v Knights preview33:35 Roosters v Sharks preview36:51 Teagan Levi named RLPA Women's Rookie of the Year40:41 NRLW Finals Footy43:12 Having a Crack 46:02 Finals Week 2 tips Subscribe

Dolphins superstar Felise Kaufusi joins the show live as Finals fever hits! Plus, Freddy sits down for an exclusive chat with Warriors skipper James Fisher-Harris, NRLW superstar Emma Verran stops by ahead of an action-packed final round, and the boys hand out brutal season report cards for all nine eliminated teams and the winner of the 2026 Freddy & the Eighth Medal is revealed! All that and more! Intro 00:00Finals Team Previews 05:00Felise Kaufusi joins the show 17:50Freddy sits down with James Fisher Harris 26:40Warriors v Dolphins preview 30:20Season Report Cards 32:10Emma Verren joins the show 40:10'Having a Crack' thanks to SportsBet 44:45Freddy and the Eighth Medal Winner 47:35Goodbyes 50:35 Subscribe

South Sydney star Cody Walker joins the show to discuss all things Bunnies! Plus, Jasmine and John Strange stop by ahead of the Roosters' Finals run, and the boys break down the top teams leading into Finals. All that and more! Intro 00:00Jarome Luai the PNG Pepsi Man 01:30Finals Footy chat 04:45Round 27 Team List 06:54Freddy on Royce Simmons Walk 10:50Cody Walker Joins the Show 12:15Jai Arrow 100th Game 18:05Cody Walker x Cliff Lyons 22:04John & Jasmine Strange Join the Show 26:50Freddy and The Eighth Medals 34:46'Having a Crack' thanks to SportsBet 36:40Round 27 Preview 39:12Goodbyes 44:05 Subscribe

Should the Roosters be concerned heading into the finals after a shock loss to the Tigers? Jai Arrow's quest to reach his 100th game for South Sydney, and why Adam Reynolds won't get a fairytale ending. Plus, the NRL is set to test new rules in the Grand Final rematch. All that and more! 00:00 Intro 02:20 Roosters v Tigers recap 04:45 NRL Ladder 05:24 Premiership Heavyweights 08:26 Roosters Departures 09:45 Jai Arrow quest for 100th Game 13:05 Adam Reynolds Retires 19:04 PNG Cheifs sign Joey Manu 21:50 Hudson Young touring PNG 23:53 Wally Lewis Final Game 27:30 New Rule Change 32:25 Freddy and The Eighth Medals 36:00 'Having a Crack' thanks to SportsBet 38:10 Round 26 Preview 43:50 Goodbyes Subscribe

This week on Freddy & the Eighth, the boys name some shock contenders outside the top 4 who could win the Premiership. Brad Fittler reveals his hilarious ‘welcome to Rugby League’ moment, while Joey explains which roommate he would room with again and who he wouldn’t. Plus, should the NRL buy the Super League? All that and more! Subscribe

Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns make sense of the contract drama involving Sam Walker and the Sydney Roosters. Should the Perth Bears go all-in on securing the signings of Cameron Munster and Daly Cherry-Evans? Rabbitohs Fullback Matt Dufty joins the show to chat about the ups and downs of his footy career. Plus, should the NRL add a 3rd place game on Grand Final week? All that and more on another episode of Freddy & the Eighth. Subscribe

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The gang is back together and ready to tackle all the latest talking points in the world of Rugby League. Adam Doueihi and Benji Marshall may have patched things over, but the boys still believe things need to change at the Wests Tigers. The PNG Chiefs are putting together a formidable roster with the acquisition of Zac Lomax. Plus, the Sharks are circling, can Nicho Hynes steer the Cronulla Sharks to a premiership in 2026? All that and more on another episode of Freddy & the Eighth. Subscribe

Victorious NSW Blues coach Laurie Daley joins Andrew Johns and Danika Mason on a special edition of Freddy & the Eighth. Laurie throws his support behind Joey to coach the NSW Blues in the future. The Origin greats name their ultimate team of the 90s. Can Manly survive without Tom Trbojevic and what does his latest injury mean for the future of his career? Subscribe

The Eighth Immortal is away on holidays so we’ve recruited his nephew! Cooper Johns joins Brad Fittler and Danika Mason for a very funny episode. The trio make sense of the Jarome Luai and Benji Marshall saga, and has Luai’s time at the Tigers been successful or a failure? Is the Melbourne Storm’s season over with Cameron Munster set to miss 4-6 weeks? Plus, we dive into some of the best ‘having a crack’ moments in Rugby League history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns share their final words ahead of the 2026 State of Origin decider. 2024 Origin hero Bradman Best joins the show to discuss tactics and gameplan ahead of Game III. Plus, the boys name the best Indigenous player they have played with in their careers. All that and more on a special Origin edition of Freddy & the Eighth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final episode of Stories of Origin series five, host Mathew Thompson sits down with the legendary Greg Inglis to discuss his standout 2008 State of Origin campaign. Known for his power and intimidation, "GI" recalls how he overcame a difficult start to the series to secure a glorious victory in Queensland’s golden era of dominance. Despite his on-field success, Greg reflects on the personal challenges he faced with his mental health. Now, as a fit and healthy family man, he uses his powerful profile to support indigenous people who are experiencing the same issues. His commitment to the Goanna Academy is making a significant impact, a legacy that extends well beyond his on-field achievements, especially as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC Week. This episode concludes series five of Stories of Origin, winner of the Best Sports Podcast at the annual Australian Audio Awards. Host: Mathew ThompsonExecutive Producer: Matty White Thanks to TAB for supporting Stories of Origin Season 5.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With growing speculation around the future of the NSW Blues coaching role, Andrew Johns reveals why he would/wouldn’t take the role. Newcastle Knights legend and Blues hero Danny Buderus joins the show and tells us who he thinks should be the dummy-halves in the future for NSW. Plus, celebrating 10 years of Beanies for Brain Cancer and the remarkable job Mark Hughes and the Callandar’s are doing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No one has had a greater influence on New South Wales rugby league than Brad Fittler. A Blues legend, Freddy played a record 31 State of Origin matches for NSW before later coaching his state on 18 occasions. But the Origin story closest to his heart came in 2004, when Phil Gould convinced him to return from representative retirement for one final campaign. It wasn't all smooth sailing. The comeback didn't start as planned, but it ended with one of the most memorable fairytale finishes in Origin history. In this episode of Stories of Origin, Brad Fittler relives the 2004 series, his final season in the Sky Blue jersey, the unforgettable decider, and the perfect send-off alongside Phil Gould. A farewell that remains one of the great moments in Origin history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Johns and Emma Lawrence analyse all the fallout from State of Origin Game 2. Joey demands various changes to the Blues squad ASAP. The Eighth Immortal critiques the Blues poor interchanges and can't understand why Api Koroisau was not used.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Game II of State of Origin 2026 coming up, Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns have you covered with a full in-depth preview. The boys take a look back at some of their favourite and non-favourite moments from Origin at the MCG. NSW Blues enforcer Hudson Young dials in from camp. Plus, Las Vegas Raiders’ stars Atonio Mafi and Jonah Laulu stop by for a chat about life as NFL players. All that and more on a special State of Origin edition of Freddy & the Eighth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW legends Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns try to make sense of the axing of Haumole Olakau’atu. Joey believes Casey McLean will recover in time to play Game 2, but has serious doubts over Mitchell Moses. Red Hill in turmoil, Broncos season in jeopardy and the boys pinpoint where the major issue lies. (0:00) Jai Arrow at the Big Freeze(0:51) Rabbitohs to honour Jai(1:43) Kane Evans’ emotional interview(4:25) Olakau’atu axed from Origin(6:31) Dylan Lucas primed to perform(8:17) Joey’s weather forecast(8:38) Injury cloud around Casey McLean(9:18) How does Daley utilise Api?(9:54) D-Day for Mitchell Moses(11:05) Payne Haas returns(12:25) NRL pedigrees with Joey & Freddy(13:25) 1997 State of Origin series(15:10) Playing under Tommy Raudonikis(16:02) How will Billy use Reece Walsh?(17:41) Difficulty of managing interchanges(18:34) Will Marky Mark’s name fit on the jersey?(18:58) Multiple changes to the Maroons(19:19) Ponga-Munster-Walker combo(19:39) Ponga-Munster feud(20:07) Joey and Freddy’s feud(20:58) Best position for Walsh off the bench?(22:17) Red Hill in turmoil(22:54) Broncos’ run home(23:44) Madge at risk of losing his job?(25:12) Injuries the reason for Broncos' downfall?(27:03) Gal’s greatest Origin moment(28:46) Blues end the QLD dynasty(30:28) Freddy & the Eighth medal(34:26) Having A Crack, sponsored by Sportsbet(37:47) Thursday Night Footy preview(38:26) Friday Night Footy preview(40:07) Sunday Arvo Footy preview(41:15) Advice from the boysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns select their State of Origin Game 2 squads with a few surprising ins and outs. Joey demands NSW Blues coach, Laurie Daley, to select Penrith Panthers star Casey McLean after his impressive State of Origin debut off the bench in Game 1. Ethan Strange or Mitchell Moses, who should play Five-Eighth for the Blues? Fozball is here to stay and the Dragons get their first win of 2026. All that and more on another bumper edition of Freddy & the Eighth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler have you sorted with the ultimate State of Origin preview! The Origin legends back Ethan Strange to cement himself in Origin, after Mitchell Moses was ruled out due to injury. The boys reveal which QLDER terrifies them the most ahead of Game 1 State of Origin. In other news, NRL CEO Andrew Abdo is off to Tennis, so who will replace him? All that and more in an Origin edition of Freddy & the Eighth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danny Buderus relives his favourite State of Origin memory, Game 3, 2005. From the heartbreak of Matt Bowen’s intercept in Game 1 golden point, to the return of Andrew Johns and captaining NSW to a famous 32-10 win at Suncorp. At the time, nobody realised it would become the last Blues decider win in Brisbane for almost two decades. This is the story of a team that got knocked down, found belief again, and etched itself into Origin history. Thanks to TAB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW Blues Legends Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns break down the key and surprising selections from Laurie Daley and Billy Slater ahead of State of Origin 2026 Game 1. The boys applaud the selection of Victor Radley in the forward pack and Jamie Goddard joins the show to relive THAT 1997 Origin fight against Joey. All that and more on another edition of Freddy & the Eighth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns are stunned by the news of Ivan Cleary's sudden departure from the Penrith Panthers. The boys discuss the Perth Bears' biggest issues regarding signing players and how they can fix it? Plus, a preview of Magic Round 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He was at his lowest ebb - then he delivered perfection. Welcome to Season 5 of Stories of Origin. as we sit down with the true icons of the game to explore the single Origin match that defined their legacy. We are kicking off this series with a bang. Rugby league’s greatest player, Nathan Cleary, joins us to dissect his favourite Origin game: his absolute masterclass in game two of the 2022 series in Perth. It was a performance that silenced the critics and showcased the resilience required to thrive at this level. Nathan takes us inside the intense pressure of that series, revealing how he channelled the disappointment of a 16-10 home loss in game one - against a Queensland side inspired by the champion Cameron Munster, to orchestrate the defining high point of his Origin career. It’s an intimate, tactical, and honest look at what it takes to own the toughest arena in rugby league. Proudly brought to you by TAB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Show host Karl Stefanovic joins Andrew Johns on a very loose episode of "Karl & the Eighth". Joey raises concerns over the PNG compound, Karl selects his QLD Origin squad for Game 1. Plus, we dive through some of Karl's funniest moments from throughout his career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns as they dissect the fallout of Jarome Luai's departure from the Tigers and becoming the first signing for the PNG Chiefs. Kieran For-an 0, but will they defeat the Panthers? NSW Blues Women's coach John Strange joins the show ahead of Game 1 of Women's State of Origin. Plus, Freddy and Joey release their first squads for Game 1 of Men's Origin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns have their say on the recent sacking of Shane Flanagan and the inner turmoil of the St George Illawarra Dragons. The nicest man in Rugby League, Jake Trbojevic, joins the show. Plus, a full preview of the ANZAC day clash between the Dragons and Roosters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NRL legends Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns are joined by legendary Wide World of Sports host Ken Sutcliffe. The male model from Mudgee and the boys relive some of the glory days. Freddy issues some advice for the injury-stricken Parramatta Eels. Plus, where would the boys be if they weren’t footy players? All that and more on a special edition of Freddy & the Eighth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NRL legends Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns back Kieran Foran to steady the ship in Manly. What do the Dragons have to do to turn their season around? Joey falls for an all-time April Fool's Day prank. Plus, Parramatta Eels dummy-half Ryley Smith joins the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns react to the latest drama coming out of the Brisbane Broncos. Will their internal turmoil ruin their season? Penrith Panthers’ star hooker Mitch Kenny joins the show and shares his hidden passion outside of footy. Plus, will Daly Cherry-Evan’s return to Brookvale be hostile? All that and more on another edition of Freddy & the Eighth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns are joined by Wests Tigers superstar Adam Doueihi this week on Freddy & the Eighth. The boys call for huge changes at Manly to be made, if the Sea Eagles want to save their season. Plus, can the Newcastle Knights continue their red hot start to 2026 with Kalyn Ponga and Dylan Brown?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Sydney Rabbitohs star Campbell Graham joins the Freddy and the Eighth panel to preview the massive Friday night rivalry clash against the Sydney Roosters. Graham opens up about his return from a frustrating back injury, the squad's reaction to the shock signing of superstar prop Payne Haas, and what it is like playing alongside new recruit Jack Wighton. The panel also dives into Alex Johnston's pursuit of Ken Irvine's all-time try-scoring record, debating whether fans should be allowed to storm the field if he breaks it this weekend. Plus, Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler break down the messy Zac Lomax contract saga, share their top eight finals predictions for the 2026 NRL season, and dish out their weekly medal votes for Round 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Continuous Call Team is coming to you 7 days a week! Get the news you need to hear with The Offload! Host James Willis and journalist Andrew Webster dive into rugby league’s Vegas venture as it hits year three. Plus, they break down the fiery Zac Lomax affair and Mitch Barnett’s shock Warriors exit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Api Koroisau joins Freddy and Joey this week. He reveals what really happened behind the scenes of the Lachlan Galvin departure drama. We look at some of the most clutch players and plays in NRL history, and don’t worry everyone, the great Danika Mason is back! All that and more on Freddy & the Eighth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the 200th Episode of Freddy & the Eighth, the boys reflect on the FIRST EVER edition of the show with special guest and former host James Bracey. Joey claims Harry Grant is already a top 3 dummy-half of all time. Jasmin Strange joins the show in hopes of finding a girlfriend for her brother and Canberra Raiders star Ethan Strange. All that and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler CLASH over which jersey means more, the Australian or Origin jersey? Winter Olympic silver medalist Matt Graham joins the show. The boys look into the crystal ball to predict the top 8 for 2025. Plus, we look back at some vintage sprays from Des Hasler and Craig Bellamy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Freddy & the Eighth Roosters star James Tedesco joins the show, revealing how last year’s Origin axing surprised him. Joey ERUPTS at the return of cannonball tackles and calls for it to be banned. Freddy can’t keep his mouth shut and spills the beans on a hilarious Tommy Raudonikis story. Plus, the gang predict who will make the finals in a congested NRL ladder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Fittler, Andrew Johns and Danika Mason are joined by our biggest guest yet! The NSW Premier Chris Minns is in the house to chat footy and his beloved Bulldogs. The boys break down the changes to the NSW and QLD squads ahead of Game II. Angus Crichton takes a cheeky swipe at Freddy like he did with Gus on 100% Footy. Plus, the 8th Immortal shares some breaking news about his future!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Brad Fittler, Andrew Johns and Danika Mason for another action-packed week of Freddy & the Eighth. The boys highlight the Brisbane Broncos’ BIGGEST issue and who is to blame for their 2025 season downfall. With Mitch Barnett out for the Origin series, Joey tosses up a few names of who could replace him. Freddy responds to talks of him eyeing off the Kangaroos' job. Plus, Freddy and Joey’s mid-season reviews, who has been the most surprising and most disappointing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Suncorp Stadium Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler take you into the inner sanctum of the sheds and relive running out onto Suncorp Stadium. 30 years on from Fatty’s Neville Nobody’s, Ben Ikin joins the show. Along with Danny Buderus who shares some hilarious stories of nights out with Joey. Plus, a massive preview of Game 1 of State of Origin 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.