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Tension's Running High E36 - Nathan Cleary to rugby?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 35:59


Troy and Nathan discuss those rugby union rumours related to Nathan Cleary. Plus we preview Sunday's showdown between the Panthers and Tigers at CommBank Stadium. And what would you like to see out of a new rugby league video game?

Tension's Running High E35 - Gus at it again, Panthers v Eels preview

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 39:52


We jump in to the Phil Gould v Michael Chammas argument with our own Gus stories. Plus we preview Panthers v Eels this Sunday, and a last minute look at the State of Origin.

Tension's Running High E34 - Team list chaos, Nathan in enemy territory

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 37:44


The team list for Penrith's clash against Newcastle lands... or does it. Plus Nathan in enemy territory, and why this Origin period is so important for the Panthers.

Tension's Running High E33 - Slippery balls and famous Penrith draws

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 35:50


Troy and Nathan discuss the drama over Shane Elford squirting balls with water in Townsville, plus after the 30-all draw with the Cowboys we look back on other famous Panthers draws. We also discuss Las Vegas 2026 and reflect on Penrith's season so far.

Tension's Running High E32 - Ivan & Nathan Cleary contract news + Panthers v Cowboys preview

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 48:57


Troy starts the show with some fresh news about Ivan and Nathan Cleary. We preview the Panthers v Cowboys showdown - the 50th meeting between the two clubs. Plus what items would you want to see in a Panthers Museum?

Tension's Running High E31 - Liam Martin on Penrith's slump, Magic Round preview

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 41:52


Panthers Premiership winner Liam Martin joins us to chat about what's going wrong at the Panthers, plus we preview Magic Round. And just when you think nothing else can go wrong, the Panther Bus springs a leak!

Tension's Running High E30 - Troy's epic Penrith Stadium blow-up, plus Isaiah Papali'i joins us

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 46:11


Troy blows his top over the Penrith Stadium upgrade and the current renders for the new venue. It's a must-listen rant! Isaiah Papali'i joins us for a chat and Troy and Nathan dissect Penrith's win over the Roosters, and Saturday night's clash with Manly. Plus our favourite rugby league smells.

Tension's Running High E29 - Luke Garner joins us, Penrith v Roosters preview

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 40:09


Luke Garner joins us ahead of the Panthers v Roosters showdown on Saturday night. The boys talk about Penrith's current woes and what can be done to reverse the form. Plus they predict the 2025 Grand Finalists based on the first six rounds. And why is Troy constantly test driving cars and annoying the team over at Penrith City Automotive?

Tension's Running High E28 - Panthers v Dolphins preview, MG v Brandy

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 44:47


Troy and Nathan try to figure out what's going wrong at the foot of the Mountains. Plus we preview Thursday night's clash between the Panthers and Dolphins. And who has had the better career - MG or Brandy? We debate who's on top in football, business and media.

Tension's Running High E27 - Isaah Yeo's 250th, Panthers v Cowboys preview

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 38:51


We celebrate Isaah Yeo ahead of his 250th NRL game, plus preview Penrith's crucial clash with North Queensland. Did we fall for any April Fool's Day jokes? And we break down the future of the NRL's tv rights.

Tension's Running High E26 - Moses Leota joins us, Panthers v Rabbitohs preview

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 43:55


Panthers four-time Premiership-winning prop Moses Leota joins us for a chat. The boys preview the Panthers v Rabbitohs showdown and try to figure out what's going on with Penrith's defence.

Tension's Running High E25 - The CommBank Conundrum

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 51:58


In this special edition, Troy and Nathan break down the challenges confronting Penrith at CommBank Stadium. From train delays to parking issues and more, how do the Panthers not shed fans and crowds? Plus, why was Ivan Cleary so cranky today?

Tension's Running High E24 - Panthers settle in at CommBank, is Penrith's depth bubble bursting?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 48:38


Troy and Nathan preview Friday night's clash between Penrith and the Roosters. Plus, the evidence that Penrith's depth bubble may be bursting. We go off topic on a Foxtel discussion, and demand the return of the Graham Annesley Monday press briefing!

Tension's Running High E023 - Troy's Vegas Voice, Sin City wrapped

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 38:36


Troy is back from Vegas and he has the voice to prove it. We wrap up everything Sin City, and discuss how Penrith will get back into week-to-week footy after the spectacular win over the Sharks.

Tension's Running High E22 - Live from Nashville

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 14:00


Tension's Running High E22 - Live from Nashville by Western Weekender

Tension's Running High E21 - Liam Henry joins us, plus a week until Vegas!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 41:12


Liam Henry joins us to talk about his stellar 2024 season and what 2025 has in store. Plus we discuss everything leading up to Las Vegas, and will Nathan Cleary be a one-club player?

Tension's Running High E20 - A Penrith Stadium exclusive, plus Troy's wild 2025 prediction

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 52:21


We drop some exclusive news about the Penrith Stadium upgrade, plus the boys chat about last week's pre-season game against Canberra and the lack of game time big players will have before Las Vegas. And Troy Dodds has a wild prediction about Penrith's 2025 season.

Tension's Running High E019 - The footy's back, Vegas looms

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 43:30


Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor return with a fresh season of Tension's Running High. The boys preview the new NRL season, look at this weekend's trial against Canberra and break down the upcoming Las Vegas mission.

Ready For Takeoff - Margy Osmond

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 16:33


A special limited podcast series presented by The Western Weekender and Western Sydney Publishing Group. Margy Osmond, CEO of the Tourism & Transport Forum Australia, joins us to talk about the impact of the airport on sectors she advocates for.

Ready For Takeoff - David Borger

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 21:13


A special limited podcast series presented by The Western Weekender and Western Sydney Publishing Group. David Borger - Executive Director, Business Western Sydney, chats about the impact the airport will have on the business community in the west, and Sydney more broadly.

Ready For Takeoff - Anthea Hammon

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 21:25


A special limited podcast series presented by The Western Weekender and Western Sydney Publishing Group. Anthea Hammon - Managing Director of Scenic World - explains how the new airport will boost tourism in western Sydney and beyond.

Ready For Takeoff - Matt Dufty & Tom McCormack

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 27:28


A special limited podcast series presented by The Western Weekender and Western Sydney Publishing Group. Matt Duffy - Chief Operating Officer, and Tom McCormack - Chief Technology Officer, at Western Sydney International Airport explain their roles and achievements with the project, and how they will bring the airport to life.

Ready For Takeoff - Katy Hannouch And Royston Douglas

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 20:46


A special limited podcast series presented by The Western Weekender and Western Sydney Publishing Group. Katy Hannouch - GM Community Engagement, and Royston Douglas - GM First Nations Engagement, at Western Sydney International Airport explain their roles and achievements with the project.

Ready For Takeoff - Simon Hickey

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 27:44


A special limited podcast series presented by The Western Weekender and Western Sydney Publishing Group. Simon Hickey, CEO of Western Sydney International Airport, talks about what the airport will mean for the west, and why it's an exciting time.

On The Record - Heath Davis

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 48:08


Born and bred in western Sydney, Heath Davis went from Western Weekender journalist to top Australian filmmaker. He's the man behind hits such as Broke, Book Week and the recent festive smash, Christmess. Heath chats to us about what inspires his movies, the issues facing the Australian film industry and reveals what's next.

On The Record - Max Cowan

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 59:17


When Panthers became the 'World of Entertainment' in the 1990s, Max Cowan was the marketing genius working his magic behind the scenes. His father Roger - Panthers CEO for 40 years - left an incredible legacy, and ensured the Cowan name was synonymous with both Panthers and Penrith. In this first episode of On The Record's fourth season, Max opens up about his life and career, and speaks of Roger's time at Panthers - from the highs of his vision coming to life, to the lows that had a devastating impact on his life. This is a must-hear Penrith tale. Search 'Western Weekender' wherever you listen to podcasts, or stream/download below.

On The Record - Jim Penman

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 51:21


As the founder and CEO of Jim's Group, Jim Penman created one of the biggest franchising businesses in the world. A passionate, dedicated and unique business person, Jim joins us to share insights into what drives success and happiness. With many Jim's franchises in Penrith, the business has come a long way from the early days of Penman himself mowing lawns.

On The Record - Luke Priddis

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 56:32


2003 Panthers Grand Final hero Luke Priddis opens up about his rugby league career, including his fractured relationship with NRL super coach Wayne Bennett. He also reveals how he almost left Penrith at the end of the 2004 season, and speaks about his life after football - including with the Luke Priddis Foundation. It's a fascinating chat with some never-before-heard stories about his celebrated footy career.

On The Record - David Bradbury

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 66:49


David Bradbury was Penrith's youngest ever Mayor, then became the Federal Lindsay MP and rose through the ranks of Australian politics. Now back in Australia working with KPMG, David talks about his time in politics, his decade working in Paris and why he loves being back in Penrith. And he answers an inevitable question: would he ever make a political comeback?

On The Record - Karen McKeown

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 40:30


From humble beginnings, Karen McKeown has shown strength and preservice throughout her life - and now sits as the State Member for Penrith. Karen speaks about growing up not knowing her mother and being raised by her beloved grandmother, about her schooling and university and how she first got into politics. She gives us an insight into both Council and State Politics, and gives us insight into her future plans.

On The Record - Cathy Craig

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 44:14


For 30 years, Cathy Craig has helped the most needy in Penrith through her work at Penrith Community Kitchen. She's dedicated her life to helping others, and along the way has raised a family and run a family business. Cathy speaks to us about her long tenure with the Community Kitchen, and why she doesn't see herself stepping back any time soon.

On The Record - Barbara Cuckson

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 44:48


Eric Cuckson left an incredible business legacy in Penrith and St Marys. His business, W.E. Cuckson & Sons, was more than just a place to work. Eric's daughter Barbara - a successful business owner herself - joins us to talk about growing up in St Marys in the 1950s, and her family's impact on the region. It's a fascinating trip back in time to a time long forgotten, but remembered so fondly by many.

On The Record - Steve Carter

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 42:51


Steve Carter was part of Penrith's legendary 1991 Premiership-winning team. For more than two decades, he was the most capped Penrith NRL player of all-time - a record eclipsed only recently. Steve talks about his career, life after footy and so much more in this special one-on-one chat.

On The Record - Fred Hastings

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 54:51


Season five of On The Record kicks off as we go one-on-one with Fred Hastings. Fred is the voice of harness racing in New South Wales, including at Penrith which has become like a second home to the western Sydney born and bred race caller. We talk to Fred about his life and career, and get some insight into what it takes to be a race caller.

Tension's Running High E18 - Grand Final wrap-up

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 38:12


Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor wrap up the 2024 NRL season, as they reflect on Penrith's incredible Premiership win. Plus The Masked Panther calls in with a scoop!

Tension's Running High - Grand Final Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 54:26


In this edition of Tension's Running High, Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor preview the 2024 NRL Grand Final between Penrith and Melbourne. We chat with Liam Henry and Paul Alamoti as they prepare for their first Grand Finals. And we debate all the issues surrounding Grand Final Week.

Tension's Running High E016 - Isaah Yeo joins us, Preliminary Final preview

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 38:47


We chat with Isaah Yeo ahead of his record-breaking appearance for Penrith on Saturday night, plus Nathan Cleary pays tribute to the club's inspirational leader. Troy and Nathan also preview the Preliminary Final this weekend between Penrith and Cronulla, and reflect on the 2003 Grand Final in Remember When...

Tension's Running High E015 - Finals talk, plus Isaah Yeo's looming milestone

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 33:12


Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor reflect on Penrith's win over the Roosters last weekend, and preview this weekend's semi finals. Plus they remember the bizarre sacking of Ivan Cleary back in 2015, and discuss Isaah Yeo's looming milestone.

Tension's Running High E014 - Mitch Kenny Joins Us, Panthers v Roosters Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 40:10


Mitch Kenny joins us on the eve of the Finals, plus we preview Penrith's clash with the Roosters. And in Remember When, we look back in the 1985 Finals.

Tension's Running High E013 - Farewell Penrith Park, Sunia Turuva Joins Us

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 44:02


Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor preview Penrith's clash with Gold Coast, plus share memories of Penrith Park ahead of the farewell celebrations this weekend. Plus Sunia Turuva joins us for a chat and we remember Penrith's biggest ever win and biggest ever loss.

Tension's Running High E012 - Luke Garner joins us, are the Panthers gone?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 50:05


We preview the Panthers v Rabbitohs Friday night showdown in Penrith, plus Luke Garner joins us. And after back-to-back losses at a crucial time of the year, are the Panthers GONE? Plus in Remember When, we reflect on the 2014 NRL Finals series and THAT win over the Roosters.

Tension's Running High E011 - Farewell Penrith Park Part 1, Izack Tago joins us

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 54:42


Part one of our Farewell Penrith Park coverage, as we look at the venue's history. We catch up with Izack Tago, preview Penrith's clash against Canberra and discuss the 14th rugby league Immortal. Plus in Remember When, we remember the Penrith career of Darryl Brohman.

Tensions Running High E010

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 50:36


We unpack Penrith's loss to Melbourne, including Nathan Cleary's shoulder injury. Can the Panthers win the title if the worst happens and he's ruled out for the year? We also talk about a major Hall of Fame snub, and name our favourite commentators. And in Remember When, we reflect on the 1991 Grand Final.

On The Record - Barbara Cuckson

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 44:48


Eric Cuckson left an incredible business legacy in Penrith and St Marys. His business, W.E. Cuckson & Sons, was more than just a place to work. Eric's daughter Barbara - a successful business owner herself - joins us to talk about growing up in St Marys in the 1950s, and her family's impact on the region. It's a fascinating trip back in time to a time long forgotten, but remembered so fondly by many.

Tension's Running High E009 - Sunia Turuva and Matt Eisenhuth join us

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 39:52


Sunia Turuva and Matt Eisenhuth join the podcast. Plus we remember the 1997 Super League season, and preview the Battle of the West between Penrith and Parramatta. And we reflect on Barney Allam, the long-time Panthers sponsor who passed away this week.

Tension's Running High E008 - The Brian To'o saga, Scott Sorensen joins us

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 39:39


Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor unpack the Brian To'o story from during the week, plus Scott Sorensen joins us. We preview Sunday's clash between the Panthers and Knights, and reflect on Ron Willey's impact on Penrith in Remember When.

Tension's Running High E007 - Jarome Luai joins us, plus Panthers Leagues Club memories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 45:23


Jarome Luai joins Tension's Running High to chat about his return to clubland, and Nathan Taylor runs us through what sports Penrith players would tackle at the Olympics. Plus we reflect on our favourite memories of Panthers Leagues Club, and preview Sunday afternoon's clash against St George-Illawarra.

Tension's Running High - Mitch Kenny joins us + who is the greatest ever Panther?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 47:54


Troy and Nathan discuss Sunday's clash between Penrith and the Dolphins, and review Origin III. Plus Mitch Kenny joins us for a chat, and we debate a big question: Who is the greatest ever Panther? We also reflect on the Go The Mighty Panthers ahead of the iconic song's 35th anniversary.

On The Record - Cathy Craig

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 44:14


For 30 years, Cathy Craig has helped the most needy in Penrith through her work at Penrith Community Kitchen. She's dedicated her life to helping others, and along the way has raised a family and run a family business. Cathy speaks to us about her long tenure with the Community Kitchen, and why she doesn't see herself stepping back any time soon.

Tension's Running High E005 - Origin III Preview, Honouring Our History

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 50:49


Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor chat about last week's win over Brisbane, and preview State of Origin III. Plus we get into a big discussion about Panthers honouring their history, and we fire up the NRL ladder predictor!

Tension's Running High E004 - Moses Leota joins us, Panthers v Broncos preview

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 28:52


Moses Leota joins the podcast, as we preview the Friday night Grand Final rematch between Penrith and Brisbane. Plus we reflect on The Footy Show, chat about Daine Laurie re-signing and plenty more... including why Troy thinks State of Origin is not a disadvantage to teams.

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