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At its core, The Ball and All is a podcast aimed at normalising adversity. From a humble farm shed in Lennox Head, former Wallaby Berrick 'Barnesy' Barnes, sports business mentor, Steve 'Condo' Condon and former Junior World Surfing Champion, James 'Woody

The Ball and All

Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia


    • May 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 56m AVG DURATION
    • 274 EPISODES


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    NRL Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 43:08


    Up the Mighty Blues! Game 1 of State Of Origin is in the books and Woody can be heard cheering down the streets of Lennox! We dig deep into the result and highlight who stood out for the first clash while also putting down our best bets for the weekend ahead! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jessie Salles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 97:13


    Jessie Salles is a foundation training guru based out of Oahu Hawaii. A former fire fighter with a focus on health, he turned to coaching foundation training and building up strength and mobility to help people recover from chronic pain. We sat down with him this week in the shed to learn some tricks into extending our lives and general wellbeing!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NRL Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 26:35


    Its Origin week coming up so its a shortened round- players missing and teams looking to capitalise! Who do you have in your tips this week?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NRL Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 42:58


    Condo and Mr Matrix look back into their preseason predictions and weigh in on the current standings! Origin Game 1 is here too as the guys make their NSW Team predictions and must haves! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jack McCoy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 61:49


    Jack McCoy is arguably the greatest surf filmmaker of all time! He's worked with some of the greatest surfers all over the planet creating masterpieces in surfing history. His sensational cinematography surrounding lifestyle and culture in surfing is extraordinary. It’s a National Treasure. We welcomed him to the podcast this week for a chat about his life and passions in and out of the water. Digging into his music collection and mindset in making some of his films is nothing short of inspiring. His film Blue Horizon is screening for its 20th Anniversary all around the country currently. Make sure to grab a ticket for the Lennox screening on the 23rd of May. https://www.jackmccoy.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NRL Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 38:52


    Jm01 is our Knockout Winner! You've outlasted the field and a great prize is heading your way! We're a third of the way through the competition and the NRL Ladder is still shaking with upsets! Mr Matrix and Condo break it all down in an episode not to be missed! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NRL Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 45:49


    Its Magic Round! As all the teams head up to Brisbane, Mr Matrix & Condo break down some of the toughest match ups to date! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NRL Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 38:24


    Time is flying and we are at Round 8 of the season! 10 remain in the knockout and we have some leaders making ground in the tipping! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Brett Burcher

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 92:30


    Brett Burcher is a big wave surfer charging some of the biggest slabs on the planet, he's also a breathwork instructor, primary school teacher, writer & film maker. We welcomed him to the shed a few weeks ago to share his passions and stories with the community while he was here supporting crew from the Adaptive Surfing Championship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NRL Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 28:40


    Its Easter weekend and theres lots of great match ups this week! Theres still some jackpots and prizes to be had, so make sure you tune into this episode for all the details!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NRL Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 43:43


    15 left in the Knockout! Theres some very nervous tipsters out there this week with so much on the line! Condo & Mr Matrix break down the week ahead with Mr Matrix predicting a potential bottom 8 spot for the reigning premiers the Panthers! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Elliot Foote

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 125:43


    Elliot Foote’s story is one of absolute resilience. He joins us in the shed this week to revisit one of the most harrowing survival experiences, where he and his friends were stranded in the Indian Ocean between islands after a storm sank their boat. We go deep into his experience and mindset and learn how determination and resilience kept him alive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NRL Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 36:38


    With only 30 left in the Knockout and the stakes getting higher, who will you pick this week to survive? Join Condo & Mr Matrix as they dissect another round of upsets and preview the week ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NRL Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 38:38


    Mr Matrix & Condo bring you all the updates and tips heading into Round 4 of the NRL Season! Can you survive the knockout/Last man standing this week? Only 40 remain! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NRL Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 42:30


    What a week of upsets we just went through! Mr Matrix and Condos predictions of upsets in the first 6-7 weeks are proving to be a battle in the Footy Tipping! With another week of great match ups ahead, who will come out on top? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jay Stevens

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 107:02


    If Resilience was a man, his name would be Jay Stevens. Jay is all about the one percenters in life. Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. Learn from your losses, challenges and adversity to fuel your growth and build a mental toolkit for life! Jay has overcome some of the hardest challenges after surviving a helicopter crash and receiving life changing injuries, yet you couldn't meet a more positive guy. Jays motivation for life now has him conquering feats such as Mt Everest, and shares his inspirational story with audiences around the world. We were honoured to have him in the shed this week to share his story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NRL Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 39:50


    Round 2 of the NRL Season! We're off to a hot start in the footy tipping and its critical you make your stand early too! Join us for the second week preview This episode is brought to you by the Station Grocer, your number one pit stop for everything in the northern rivers! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NRL Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 28:36


    Round 1 of the NRL is complete, as we have a few teams blasting out of the gates! Join Condo and Mr Matrix as we dissect the weekend of games and look into the favourites ahead! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NRL Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 30:52


    We're back on home soil this weekend for Part 2 of the opening week of NRL games! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jon Laurenson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 109:20


    This episode is a really special one as we welcome a sunglasses entrepreneur, connoisseur and game changer to the industry Jon Laurenson! Music, Surfing, Snowboarding, you name it and a pair of shades were a part of the movement in the 90's/2000's and beyond. Jonny takes us back to the beginning and walks us through a lifetime of creativity in the industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NRL Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 32:43


    Its the first week of previews leading into Vegas this weekend! Mr Matrix and Condo are back for the weekly podcast! From footy tipping, highlights, low lights, bets, biff and banter - we have you covered!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NRL Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 26:16


    The Siren is about to go off and we are almost away with the 2025 NRL Season! This episode is all about our final tips, best bets and multis leading into the season! Mr Matrix provides his wealth of knowledge and Condo brings the calculator for some insane crunching stats on the season ahead! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NRL Podcast - Melbourne Storm

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 33:41


    NRL Preview Number #9- This is the last of our season team previews and it highlights the strongest team in the competition, The Melbourne Storm! Each year they just go from strength to strength and 2025 is looking like the same! We have them tipped as the favourite this year, so tune in to find out why! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NRL Podcast - Eels & Roosters

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 34:53


    NRL Preview Number #8 - Features the up and coming Eels and the crashing Roosters! The Eels have a lot of new changes to their roster this year and have huge potential for growth this season! On the other hand the Roosters are lacking the strength and support in their team across all aspects. An interesting review and one not to be missed! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NRL Podcast - Raiders & Sea Eagles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 26:23


    NRL Preview Number #7 - Features the Raiders and the Manly Sea Eagles! Both teams look to be in good form leading into the season! Listen in for all the details! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NRL Podcast - Sharks & Cowboys

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 24:53


    NRL Preview Number #6 - This episode features one of the big hitters this season with the Cronulla Sharks! Fitzy has the team in shape and ready for the seasoner opener over in Vegas! Will this be the year of the Sharks? We also dive deep into the Cowboys and how their year is shaping up! An episode not to be missed! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NRL Podcast - Warriors & Dolphins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 29:48


    NRL Preview Number #5 - Features the Warriors and the Dolphins! New faces in both teams and with some challenges ahead, will both teams come up with the goods this season? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NRL Podcast - Panthers & Titans

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 26:59


    NRL Preview Number # 4 - Features the Reigning Champions the Penrith Panthers! Can Ivan Cleary get them to Premiership Number 5? This Episode also features the Gold Coast Titans and whether Des Hasler can bring his team back into a top 8 squad! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NRL Podcast - Knights & Dragons

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 28:44


    Preview Number 3 features Condo's Mighty Dragons along with Hunter Valleys finest the Newcastle Knights. Is there a top 8 spot for either of these teams? Listen in to find out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NRL Podcast - Bulldogs & Rabbitohs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 25:37


    Episode 2 features the Canterbury Bulldogs & The South Sydney Rabbitohs! Condo & Mr Matrix provide all of their inside knowledge and predictions for these two teams with the year ahead! Transfers, new clubs, who will solidify their position in the top 8?From footy tipping, highlights, low lights, bets, biff and banter - we have you covered!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2025 NRL Podcast is back! - Brisbane Bronco's & West Tigers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 32:05


    The 2025 NRL Podcast is back! Condo & The Matrix return to bring you all the greatest insights throughout the NRL season! From footy tipping, highlights, low lights, bets, biff and banter - we have you covered! Tune into this episode featuring the mighty Brisbane Bronco's & the West Tigers preseason wrap! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Big Eight - Johnny Gannon, Jason Gilbert, Wagyu Huey & Kelly Macdonald

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 59:52


    This episode is all about The Big Eight challenge by Johnny Gannon! We start this episode with JG himself as we prep for a life changing experience of health, fitness and wellbeing. Jason Gilbert adds in his exercise & nutritional advice for optimising performance throughout the eight weeks along with some great tips on maintaining longevity with these health benefits. Wagyu Huey has the best rumps in the business- listen in as he breaks down the finest meats and where you can get them in the Northern Rivers. Last but not least we talk to Kelly Macdonald, an extremely well decorated Nutritionist who breaks down the scientific benefits of eating a healthy well-balanced diet. Kelly also shares her favourite smoothies which aren't to be missed. https://big8challenge.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Nathan Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 105:40


    This week we welcome a former St George Illawarra Dragons Star Player turned Super Coach Nathan Brown to the shed! After an illustrious playing career with 172 games for the Dragons, Brownie continued his skills into coaching the Dragons, Huddersfield, St Helens, Newcastle Knights, New Zealand Warriors and now holds a role as the Assistant Head Coach for Parramatta Eels along side Jason Ryles! Experience is an understatement and we were honoured to have him join the podcast to tell his story. Listen in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Muz Hartin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 112:57


    This week we have a genius wordsmith, Australian Poet and distinguished storyteller Murray “Muz” Hartin join us in the shed. Known for his unique style and rhyming verse, the visualisation of his Australian storytelling has made generations of audiences laugh and cry, epitomising mateship and our connection to the land. Muz loves to have a yarn, reminding us how lucky we are to be Australian and this episode is no different, as Barnsey rekindles his roots to the Australian country after a short stint in Japan. Please join us for a very special podcast with the great Muz Hartin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jason Gilbert - 'Summer Focus'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 72:33


    This week we welcome back our good mate Jason Gilbert for a Health and Wellness Optimiser leading into the Christmas break! Jason is a human performance optimiser, health and wellbeing coach and educator based in the Northern Rivers with over 20 years experience at an elite level. Jason has devoted his life to changing others' lives for the better and today we got a Christmas kick-start into the New Year for all the positive changes we can make to feel better every day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Grant Field

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 75:39


    Join us this week as we travel to Pelican Waters to sit down with one of the Worlds Greatest Coaches in Golf, Grant Field. Grant is a Member of the Australian PGA and one of Australia’s leading golf coaches. As the Director & Head of Coaching for Grant Field Golf - Pelican Waters Golf Club, he is known for is short game expertise. Grant is the long time coach to Cameron Smith and has been nominated for Queensland PGA Coach of the Year for the last 10 years in a row, winning the award 4 Times in 2012, 2017, 2018 & 2021, He also was named Australian PGA High Performance Coach of the year for 2021.If you think Condo & Satts were excited, just wait until you hear about Woody's experience in the mornings masterclass before the podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Garrett Parkes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 92:42


    Byron Bay Surfer and former ISA World Junior Champion, this week we welcome the legend Garrett Parkes! Growing up in Byron Bay riding his dads boards Parkes Surfboards, Garrett had a flourishing surfing career reaching the top of sport throughout his junior and mid twenty's. Post Surfing he spent 6 years in the Army and now works in Helicopter Search and Rescue out of Horn Island at the top of Australia giving back to the people in his community. Join us in the shed as we learn more about the life of Gaz!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Taama Jones - 'A broadway star stuck in a plumbers body'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 123:17


    This week we're back in the shed as we welcome Local Legend and Community Hero Taama Jones to the podcast! A keen surfer & community linchpin, Taama has played a huge part in supporting the community post the 2022 floods and played a major role within the 'Tinny Army'. With his hilarious personality he brings happiness to everyone around him and continues to have a positive attitude towards anything that life throws his way. Join us as we go deep into the life of the one and only -Taama JonesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Col Lee OAM - Turning the Tide- *LIVE* from Cherry Street Sports Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 61:01


    The Ball & All presents a LIVE Podcast from the Book Launch of Col Lee's 'Turning the Tide'. Col Lee is an absolute champion bloke and an integral part of the Northern Rivers community. ‘Turning The Tide' is about the extraordinary story of Ballina Rotary's response to the 2022 floods crisis, written by Col with assistance of his neighbour & former journalist Christine McNeil. We're unbelievably grateful to be in the same postcode as Col Lee, let alone support him with his book launch a few Fridays ago.  Copies of ‘Turning The Tide' are available for $20 from the Ballina-on-Richmond Rotary Club, with profits going to help the Hot Meal Centre and future community projects of the club. In Ballina you can find copies at: Wallace & Co, the Commonwealth Bank, 101.9 Paradise FM, and the Ballina Maritime Museum.https://www.echo.net.au/2024/11/ballina-flood-book-launched-in-style/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    David Gyngell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 143:14


    We're back in the shed and this week we welcome a very special guest Dave Gyngell! Australian businessman and former CEO of Nine Entertainment Co, Gynge has played a major role in developing the Media and Television industry throughout his career. A keen surfer growing up in Bondi and proud member of the ITN Boardriders, to a now local of the Byron Shire, he shares his time now giving back to the community and has helped raise awareness about the mental health crisis in the Northern Rivers of Australia. A family man with an illustrious career and life experiences, we were honoured to have him join the podcast. Dont miss this episode as we welcome the full Ball & All cast back! Barnsey returns from his hiatus with a hilarious intro to the podcast; Woody asks all his deep business questions including whether Gynge can help his beloved Tigers; & Condo holds down the anchor after spending 38 weeks on the NRL segment with Mr Matrix wondering if the Dragons will ever win again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Captain's Run - GRAND FINAL WEEK

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 25:28


    Its the Grand Final Week of the NRL! 7:30pm Sunday we have the Storm vs Panthers! Mr Matrix and Condo do their final review of the NRL season and prepare for the Ultimate Clash of the titans this weekend! The Ball & All Podcast would like to thank all of its supporters this year, everyone who contributed to the Footy Tipping Comp, Our Loyal Sponsors and most importantly to all of our listeners each week! We will be back with a bigger and better NRL Podcast and Footy Tipping next year! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Captain's Run - Preliminary Finals

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 23:37


    Two weeks left in the NRL and its CRUNCH TIME! Roosters VS Storm Friday night and Sharks VS Panthers Saturday. Who will Condo and The Matrix tip this week? Tune in to find out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Captain's Run - NRL Finals Week Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 20:56


    Its week two of the NRL Finals and we have some great match ups ahead. The Sharks V Cowboys & Roosters V Sea Eagles. Join Mr Matrix and Condo in the shed for the weekly catch up! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Captain's Run - Finals Week One

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 21:49


    The Regular Season is a wrap! Congratulations to Big Philou for taking the win in the Footy Tipping and the West Tigers for taking the Wooden Spoon! Both great achievements across the board! Week 1 of the finals is here and we have some great match ups to discuss! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Captain's Run - Round Twenty Seven - FINAL ROUND!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 33:30


    Its the Final Round of the regular season and theres so much to play for! The Footy Tipping is down to the last few games! Will Big Philou or Turbo Tim take the money! Or will David Peacheys All Stars get a full card and comeback with the bonus points to send it to Golden Goal??!! So much is on the line this week! We also have a cracking round of League with a Wooden Spoon Clash, an 8th Spot Clash and some very important deciders for finals positions! Join Condo and The Matrix for all the important information this week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Captain's Run- Round Twenty Six

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 29:30


    It's Hotting up across the NRL and with our Footy Tipping Comp! Two weeks left! Who will make the Top 8 and who will triumph with their picks! Tune in for all the details! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Captain's Run- Round Twenty Five

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 35:08


    Watch out tipsters...the end of the season is almost here! Timturbo has shaky boots and Big Philou is coming home hot! Don't sleep on David Peacheys All Stars too as they are coming home fast down in the shire! WHO WILL TAKE THE TITLE! Matrix and Condo bring you the weekly wrap of the NRL upcoming games! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Captain's Run - Round Twenty Four

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 31:53


    The Jackpot has gone off! We can't believe it but finally someone has taken home the chocolates! Congrats to Evan Mcgregor! Things are hotting up in the NRL too with the Storm taking on the Panthers first up! Tune in for a must listen episode for the week ahead! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Captain's Run- Round Twenty Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 42:42


    Theres a shake up in the Footy Tipping this week as a new leader emerges with their joker play! The Mini Jackpot has also been won with 5 cases from Yulli's going to our winners! Tune into this episode for all the latest news from Condo and the Matrix! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Captain's Run- Round Twenty Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 38:40


    It's hotting up! Some teams will triumph and others will crumble! Matrix and Condo are in the hot seat tonight as they discuss whats needed from each NRL team to make an impact in these last few weeks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Captain's Run- Round Twenty One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 41:13


    The boys are back this week with the home stretch of the NRL ahead! Things are hotting up in the league! Who will come out on top! Who will win the jackpot? Who will be crowned as the Tipping Champion! Listen in for all the details! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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