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The self-proclaimed best listen in the whole of the Hunter and along the coast. The podcast that makes your ears hurt & your faces cringe! Hosted by a couple of Novocastrians Dan & Campbell. From sport to current news and much more!

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    EP 107 Does this still work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 27:11


    Small little revamp for the Brickies. Solo podcasts when ever I get the chance. Follow on Instagram and TikTok @whatsnewinthecastleHill to Harbour April 6thDiscount Code: BRICKIESRugby league talking pointsBrickies Multi of the weekNewcastle Knights NRLW with Bridget MurphyNewcastle JetsWhat else is new in the castle

    EP 100 In the castle with Phoenix Crossland

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 79:58


    Ep 100 is finally here Brickies! Please hit 5 stars where ever you legends are listening. After seasons of being a fan favourite with the Newcastle Knights, Phoenix Crossland joins us in the castle for a chat that will get the blood going. This is the guy with shoulders that gives more whiplash than seatbelts, and he's got plenty of yarns! From his time with the Knights to getting the call-up for his international debut with the NZ Kiwis, we cover it all… and by “all,” we mean plenty of non-footy chat too. Hit play, sit back, and enjoy the listen Brickies!

    EP 106 4 Peat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 45:43


    Former Panthers legend joining me on the NRL Grand Final Preview show this week. TIME STAMPS 00:00 Father Elwin 07:45 AFL Grand Final 18:00 Dally M Medals 23:30 NRL Grand Final 41:18 Other Rugby League

    EP 105 Guest on The Knighted Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 152:25


    This week, Nilsso filled in on the Knighted podcast to review the season of 2024. They also looked into season 2025 plus much more. Go and check out @the.knighted on all socials

    EP 104 Supply & demand

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 43:07


    Enjoy your finals footyTime Stamps00:00 Intro, Budgy Smuggler ordinary rig04:20 Lost wallet09:45 Newcastle Knights30:50 Rugby league40:19 Spring Racing

    EP 103 Bad blood

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 55:41


    Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 08:08 Newcastle Council 17:02 Newcastle Knights VS Dolphins 28:30 Rugby League 48:28 Spring Racing

    EP 102 I Believe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 48:28


    Newcastle Jets VS Macarthur Bulls Australia Cup Sunday 3pm Tickets newcastlejetsfc.com.au Maitland Sports Ground Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 06:58 Newcastle Knights 19:33 Harry's Cafe De Wheels 25:03 Matthew Richardson cyclist 32:45 Rugby League

    EP 101 The People's Breakdancing Republic of Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 67:35


    Olympics are done for another 4 years. Sammy has been north. Could Dan be changing teams to Bondi? Plus much more as akways! TIME STAMPS 00:00 Sammy's Darwin trip 17:25 The classic TAB 22:00 Newcastle Jets 27:44 Olympics wrap up 38:47 Rugby League

    EP 99 Not so Great Britain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 56:07


    99 Episodes in and no sign of slowing down. Our Golden girls are flying at the Paris Olympics and we couldn't be prouder. Gold medals to Newcastle Knights chat as per usual. We address all the Knights rumours positive and negative. Remember to leave your 5 STAR Reviews to help us out, it is much appreciated and takes 2 minutes! TIME STAMPS 00:00 Intro 02:48 Paris 2024 Olympics 35:24 Newcastle Knights 43:32 Rugby League talking points of the week 51:04 Sammy's Influencers & Influenzas

    EP 98 Olympics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 54:09


    t's Olympics season and we are bricked up! As always we have Knights chat and all other rugby league news and rumours including Origin! TIME STAMPS 00:00 INTRO 09:40 Origin 16:36 Knights chat 32:07 Olympics 48:50 Rugby league talking points

    EP 97 In the castle with Ducko

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 101:58


    Ducko joining Nilsso in the castle this week. Ducko is one half of HIT 106.9s breakfast radio show. From pouring Guinness to plenty of rugby league, you can listen now or listen later! Remember 5 star reviews, get them in to read out live on the podcast! TIME STAMPS 00:00 Intro 05:53 Guinness pour live 18:14 Breakfast radio, Today Show 45:04 Soft launch vs Hard Launch 58:30 State of Origin 1:26:27 Knights chat

    EP 96 Simply the Bradman Best

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 58:25


    Bridget Murphy is back this week with more Knights chat. Our number one guy Ponga is back, Crossland with some Hawk Tuah action and much more

    EP 95 In the castle with Bridget Murphy (ABC Newcastle)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 75:43


    Joined by local Newcastle reporter Bridget Murphy from ABC Newcastle. Talking all things Newcastle as per usual focussing on the NRLW Season coming up next month. Sate Of Origin, NRL & NRLW, even local council considerations splashing some Novocastrian cash! $

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    EP 94 DJ Dorothy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 53:35


    Nilsso & Tim Christie this week entertaining the Brickies for another week! Plenty happening in Newcastle and also the rugby league world TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Intro 06:24 Newcastle Jets new owners 09:54 Sports merch 14:24 Matty Johns x Rob Schneider 19:50 Dorothy the Dinosaur at King ST Hotel 23:58 Knights chat 32:47 Rugby league talking points

    EP 93 Enjoy your Origin football (With Donny Sports)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 66:05


    State vs State, Mate vs mate and here we have Nilsso vs Donny. It's an Origin like you have never seen before Brickies. Listen now & enjoy. 5 Star reviews/ratings when you get the chance you absolute leeeegends!

    EP 92 All in!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 53:35


    State of Origin is a week away. The Knights are flying and the vibes are out in force lately. Remember to leave 5 Star reviews when you get the chance Brickies! TIME STAMPS 00:00 Intro 12:55 State of Origin 29:43 Knights VS Bulldogs 44:30 More rugby league & more

    EP 91 Bye

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 45:57


    TIME STAMPS 00:00 Intro 12:26 Knights chat 22:45 Phins up, Phins down 32:18 Rugby league talking points

    EP 90 Burnt Chook

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 49:59


    Tim Christie joining Nilsso on site this week with plenty of rugby league news going around. NRL Magic Round is this weekend and it looks like it will be a ripper as per usual. Intro  The Castle Facebook group Reach out Knights, give us a corporate box Tamworth Rugby League talking points of the week Knights VS Titans preview

    EP 89 Everyone relax

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 44:47


    Nilsso babysitting Sammy this week as the poor little fella struggles. Review and preview the Knights games. Nilsso is off to Tamworth this weekend, whilst Sammy is in the naughty corner this weekend. Get in contact via email info@whatsnewinthecastle.com

    EP 88 Road to the top 8

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 43:32


    Dan & Sammy in the studio doing the hard yards on the road to the top 8. TIME STAMPS 00:00 Intro 02:05 Reports of the Riverina 07:01 ANZAC Day 11:50 NRL Tree60 14:26 Tata Bonza 19:08 Knights Dolphins review 25:05 Rugby league talking points of the week

    EP 87 We need to hear you (2) With Glen Hawke

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 43:03


    Glen Hawke joins Dan in the castle this week to spread a positive energy for the Knights fans.

    EP 86 Battle of the Steel Cities

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 47:11


    Joined by Bluey from The Daily Blue News and The Daily Blue Weekly Podcast.  Bluey & Gabe have their boxing fight coming up on April 27th, go and follow them on their socials to keep up to date and support some Novocastrians. TIME STAMPS 00:00 Intro 08:15 Podcast Royale (Boxing Event) 18:40 Knights chat 28:35 Steel City Cup 35:18 Rugby League talking points of the week

    EP 85 Keep looking when cooking

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 60:31


    Dan is joined by Tim from the 2 point podcast. 5 Star ratings always welcomed. Get in touch (email) info@whatsnewinthecastle.com TIME STAMPS 00:00 Intro 06:37 USA Trip 26:32 Happy Gilmore 2? 32:43 Knights chat 42:56 Rugby league talking points of the week

    EP 84 Vegas bound

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 52:10


    Welcome back Brickies to 2024 Nilsso is off to the USA Sammy is in trouble And Cambo? #WHEREISCAMBO TIME STAMPS 00:00 Intro 05:05 #WHEREISCAMBO 07:27 Newcastle Knights excitement 23:26 Off to the USA 31:15 Manly banned from Tinder 38:15 Rugby league talking points

    EP 83 Tigers let free!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 44:27


    Summer is here and it is what the brickies thrive in! Dan & Sammy with the catch up. TIME STAMPS 00:00 Intro 03:24 Betting catastrophy  11:25 $900 Million John Rahm 13:53 Cricket is back! 18:22 Beach shower timer 24:02 Jimmy Barnes 29:50 Rugby league talking points 42:00 Black brickies cords

    EP 82 Worst of 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 32:37


    Time for a little rewind of some of the "worst" moments of 2023 on the podcast. If you ask us they are probably some of our best! If you have time, please click and leave a 5 star review for the podcast, it helps us out massively and the best ones will be read out live on the podcast in the future. The boys will be back next week and continuing for the remainder of 2023. Cheers Brickies!

    EP 81 Recognised

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 57:32


    What's new in the castle finally getting recognised by the red and blue, The Newcastle Knights official instagram following our page which is the biggest moment in the podcasts history. Big week for the brickies. TIME STAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:46 Newcastle Knights instagram follow 10:50 Herald Hunter races 18:47 Jims Beauty 25:32 News in the castle 38:40 Cricket World Cup 43:17 Rugby league talking points 52:15 Brickies community

    EP 80 In the castle with Mat Diamond (Professional wrestler)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 68:07


    In the castle this week with professional wrestler, Mat Diamond. Mat Diamond is from Newcastle and has wrestled across the country in many promotions and has had some great success in the ring and outside the ropes. We talked about his career, the professional wrestling circuit, WWE, wrestling combined with rugby league and maybe even created a wrestling character for Dan. Fighting at the Newcastle City Hall December 8th Follow Mat on his socials @matdiamondpro

    EP 79 In the castle with The Daily Blue Weekly

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 83:41


    A big thanks to all the brickies that purchased a black brickies corduroy last week in our inaugural merch drop. Sold out in 72 minutes which was not expected. You are all absolute legends! Bluey & Gabe from The Daily Blue Weekly joined us in the castle this week and what an absolute ripper it was. Go and follow them on their socials and listen to their podcast, support local Newcastle talent. From rorts to feeds and everything in-between this was one of the great yarns we have had on this podcast to date! TIME STAMPS 00:00 Intro 02:36 The Daily Blue Weekly journey 13:25 Wide world of rorts 23:50 Knights & footy 35:39 Bluey & Dan working on radio 54:38 Daily blues chews 1:11:22 Newcastle conspiracies 

    EP 78 The greatest show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 54:18


    Wednesday 6PM Black brickies corduroy hats on sale. www.whatsnewinthecastle.com LIMITED STOCK, they won't last! Join the bricky community in our inaugural merch drop. LISTEN NOW OR LISTEN LATER!!! 00:00 Black brickies corduroy drop 00:54 Cambo's wedding 12:57 International rugby league 20:57 Eddie Jones AUS Rugby 24:30 Cricket ODI World Cup 30:20 Wittenoom asbestos mining town 39:41 Rugby league talking points 48:20 Brickies questions & Voicecastle

    EP 77 Brickman Medals

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 51:22


    The knight of nights is finally here, the 2023 Brickman Medals, where we recognise the great people, yarns & events of the season. We also announce the 2023 Brickman Medal winner. Sit back brickies & enjoy! TIME STAMPS 00:00 Intro 03:13 Touching on the grand final 08:21 Baby Boomer of the year 11:23 Biggest brain explosion 18:35 Best chop 21:01 Greatest duo 25:41 Best dressed 34:20 Influencer & Influenza of the year 42:42 2023 Brickman Medal

    EP 76 Holy grail

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 54:41


    We are at the final chapter of the holy grail. The NRL Grand final with Penirth VS Brisbane is this Sunday & it has all brickies licking their chops for it. Enjoy your grand final weekend! TIME STAMPS 00:00 Intro 10:35 7Eleven conspiracy  16:46 Prelim reviews 22:10 NRL Grand final preview 44:35 Knights Knews

    EP 75 Brickless

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 52:56


    Dan & Sammy this week after the Knights season finally coming to an end. They might be down and out but there is still plenty to get the bricks excited about! TIME STAMPS 00:00 Freezing Hot Crossfit Sponsor 00:33 Intro 05:39 Breaking the yips Hacker Major 12:15 Knights VS Wash 22:00 Dan's Dynamite  24:15 Sammy's Sidewalk 27:04 Rugby league talking points of the week 35:50 NRL Prelims preview 46:07 Voicecastle

    EP 74 Up the Knahs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 59:16


    Dan & Cambo are foaming at the mouth for finals footy, the Knights have won 10 in a row and locked a spot in week 2 of the finals. Plenty to get into on this weeks listen. 00:58 Intro 01:58 Newcastle Knights fever 14:46 Finals week 1 review 28:36 Dan's dynamite 31:40 Cambo's corner 36:01 Rugby league talking points of the week 46:54 Finals week 2 preview 53:57 Voicecastle This episode is brought to you by Freezing Hot Crossfit, take on a 2 week trial for $22, Follow @freezinghotcrossfit on instagram or visit their website. www.freezinghotcrossfit.com

    EP 73 Weetbrix & milk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 64:52


    Finals footy has arrived. Enjoy your finals footy, enjoy the listen & up the Bricks! TIME STAMPS BELOW: 00:39 Intro 04:37  Tooheys Cup Grand Final 08:08 Sold out & Mad Monday 16:28 Disturbing goat yarn 18:34 Sammy shoutout 22:54 Burning man festival 25:30 Rugby league talking points of the week 44:31 NRL Finals week 1 preview 49:34 Brickcastle VS Milk 1:00:03 Listener questions This episode is brought to you by Freezing Hot Crossfit, take on a 2 week trial for $22, Follow @freezinghotcrossfit on instagram or visit their website. www.freezinghotcrossfit.com

    EP 72 Guest on The Cast Patrol

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 78:12


    Dan was a guest on The Cast Patrol podcast this week and they were kind enough to send us the audio for the brickies to enjoy.  Go and follow @thecastpatrol and check out the great content Mick, Age & Jimmy are producing.  0:00 Intro  1:05 The Week That Was  5:25 NRL injuries, suspensions & the lot 18:15 Female Referees To Make History  19:13 How Did Whatsnewinthecastle start?  28:39 Last Man Standing  33:33 NRL Round 27 Tips 43:23 18th Man Best Joke Submission  48:38 What Makes Age Rage?  50:38 Raw Egg Challenge  58:08 Play On Or Penalty  01:05:39 Try Scorer Quaddie  01:07:07 Fill Up The Fridge 01:11:11 Tips Of The Week This episode is brought to you by Freezing Hot Crossfit, take on a 2 week trial for $22, Follow @freezinghotcrossfit on instagram or visit their website. www.freezinghotcrossfit.com 

    EP 71 We need to hear you (Ft Glen Hawke)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 79:27


    This week I was lucky to have Sports announcing/commentary royalty join us on the podcast. Glen Hawke is a voice you definitely have heard before, he is the ground announcer at major sporting events across the country & the world. Glen has announced for NRL, Test match Cricket, Sate of Origin, World Cups, Olympics & so much more. Newcastle will know him specially for his game days at McDonald Jones Stadium for the Newcastle Knights with the famous line “We need to hear you, NEWCASTLEEEE!” We chat all the big sporting events, the greatest commentary moments in our country, plus all the latest talking points in rugby league. This episode is brought to you by Freezing Hot Crossfit, take on a 2 week trial for $22, Follow @freezinghotcrossfit on instagram or visit their website. www.freezinghotcrossfit.com  Time Stamps below: 00:00 Freezing Hot Crossfit offer 00:59 Intro 04:53 Glen Hawke ground announcer/Sports commentary 23:23 Book week dressing as a Knights player 25:02 Newcastle Knights current form 31:46 Glen Hawkes Top 5 Sporting events to be apart of 42:51 Greatest sporting commentary moments 56:35 Rugby league talking points of the week 1:00:40 NRL Round 26 Preview

    EP 70 Brick Dawgs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 51:18


    Big week for sport, and the big talking point is our mighty Matildas through to the semi finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup. Newcastle Knights win 6 in a row & much more. Time Stamps below: 00:00 Intro 04:22 Mighty Matildas 09:18 Bricklayer of the week & more Matildas 13:05 Bunnings product reviews 20:27 The Blind Side with a blind side 24:50 Knights 6 in a row 30:20 Rugby League yarns & talking points 38:15 Knights who am i? 43:30 Jackson Hastings listener question 45:23 NRL Round 25 Preview

    EP 69 Missing crustaceans

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 54:34


    We have reached 69 episodes, this listen will get you up and down don't you worry about that! From the missing prawn head to air fryers & all your rugby league news. Plus much more! Time Stamps below: 00:00 Intro 03:46 Missing The Big Prawn head 11:03 Air fryers 15:35 The Simpsons chat 20:35 Bricklayer of the week 21:30 Rugby League talking points of the week 42:25 NRL Round 24 preview 51:49 Listener questions

    EP 68 Beer tax

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 52:30


    The bonafide ring in Cambo returns after a few weeks off. From the new beer tax to the latest in rugby league, we have all your sport and current affairs covered this week. Time Stamps below: 00:00 Intro 04:10 USA and their Medal counting 06:04 Beer tax rise 09:55 Japanese man becomes a dog 14:02 Cambos corner 16:39 Rugby league talking points of the week 38:08 NRL Round 23 review

    EP 67 Don't you go out in the rain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 50:29


    Dan & the ring in Sammy Elwin filling in for Cambo again. Massive week of sport & current affairs. Time stamps below: 00:00 Intro 01:18 Ashes retained 05:40 Knights famous win 07:50 Newcastle Knights top bricklayers 13:10 Adamstown Bowl noise complaints 15:38 Rugby league rambunctious rumours, news & yarns 34:42 NRL Round 22 preview 45:12 Listener questions

    EP 66 Grubs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 56:49


    Sammy Elwin jumps in for Cambo this week after another huge week in rugby league & current affairs. Time stamps below: 00:00 Intro 07:37 Origin recap 14:14 Greta Thunberg & President Zelensky 19:30 Tigers Chairman Lee Hagipantelis 24:30 Grubby sightings  33:30 Betoota Advocate Series  36:20 Sharks & top 8 sides 38:38 NRLW 40:42 NRL Round 21 review  51:25 Listener voice messages 

    EP 65 Final word

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 52:56


    State of Origin game 3 is upon us but its definetly no dead rubber. Dan & Cambo inspire the 2 states with their own rendition of Gus Goulds Origin final word. 00:00 Intro 02:05 Bye round footy frustration 07:45 Try July 09:20 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui Pub owner 14:48 Over used rugby league facts & terms 20:14 State of Origin 30:38 Gus Gould final word tribute 36:16 Instagram questions 46:35 NRL Round 20 Preview

    EP 64 Sixty Six

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 46:33


    00:00 Intro 00:30 Knights Club record 66 - 0 06:08 The rats tail is back 08:28 NSW State of Origin game 3 selections 14:41 T Swift Lift 18:38 Cambos corner 21:10 Ashes Cricket 26:13 Blackbutt Reserve 2854 Greg Marzhew instagram follow 30:05 Listener questions 35:24 Rugby League

    EP 63 Can't handle full strength

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 49:11


    After other assignments, the boys were reunited and back into the swing of things. 00:00 Intro 00:59 The fall out 03:00 Catch up 07:19 QLD just get life and footy 20:40 Vale Burwood Inn 26:20 Rugby League 44:34 George Rose

    EP 62 Long hair, don't care

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 54:12


    0:00 Intro 0:55 Strict instructions from AOB and Peter Parr 3:30 Sammy returning, Cambo out again 4:50 Tyson Gamble the Axe 5:50 The hair Pull 8:50 Buzz complaining about golden point  12:35 Fox said he will be fit for Origin 15:00 Campbell Grahem one of the great whacking offers 16:25 Wighton stepping down from Origin footy 19:08 Nicho Hynes hates QLD 21:02 VIDEO Group 9 trainer/player fight 24:05 PHINS UP PHINS DOWN 37:28 NRL Round 8 Preview 

    EP 61 Knees to faces

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 46:00


    The self proclaimed greatest podcast of Newcastle timestamps below 0:00 Intro 1:20 Phins up 4:26 McDonald Jones stadium crowd 7:42 Knights 9 jersey hoodoo 16:24 NSW winger selections 18:42 Knee to faces  20:42 Hip drop tackle  26:35 NRL Round 7 review  42:14 Mario Jardel (not so Super Mario)

    EP 60 Gold jacket, green jacket, who gives a...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 49:56


    0:00 INTRO 2:27 WESTS TIGERS DISGRACE 13:30 SAMMY 12K 16:30 AUSTRAC BETTING AGENCIES INVESTIGATION 22:02 NRL ROUND 6 PREVIEW 40:54 THE MASTERS AUGUSTA CHAT

    EP 59 Bring back tackling bags (with Sam Elwin)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 51:50


    Sammy Elwin in for Cambo Intro Same game multis App idea for betting agencies Phins up Bring back tackling bags Questions from the absolute legends (fans) Riverina VS Newcastle Country Championship Grandfinal Preview NRL Round 4 preview Draft Picks - Top Finishers in the last 20 years of the NRL

    EP 58 We love footy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 38:08


    Dan & Cambo do their usual catch up, preview round 3 of the NRL and also do a draft on the best songs to play in the sheds after a win.

    EP 57 Knights R2 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 28:44


    Quick review of Sundays Newcastle victory over the Wests Tigers.

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