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A return clash with Temora beckons this week for the Marrar Bombers, with coach Zac Brain joining us to chat about their season...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony sees a movie, and the guys recap week 1 giving out the first Magnificent Bastard of the 2026 season!They bring back the mystery Deck plus see which game the guys can't agree on for week 2Partnered with  Sports Interaction.  Go to sia.com/rouge and your first deposit is matched up to 100%Sponsored by Manscaped.  go to manscaped.com and enter ROUGE for a 20% discount and free worldwide shipping

Essendon heads to the MCG to face a Melbourne side that has transformed into one of the competition's most dangerous teams since the Bombers upset them during Gather Round. With Jono away in England, Ian is joined by long-time Don The Stat patron and tactical analyst Josh Wilson to break down Essendon's loss to Carlton, assess the early signs of the Dean Solomon era, and preview a massive challenge against the Demons.

00:00 INTRO00:58 One word to describe last week's Bomber win.05:30 What's the biggest reason the Bombers can win the Grey Cup?07:27 Why might they not win the Grey Cup?08:21 What's the Bomber's Blueprint to victory?15:43 Which Ticat worries you the most?17:05 Bold Predictions!!!18:43 Who is the most Overrated team?Fahrenheit Airbrushing - https://www.facebook.com/fahrenheitairbrushing?mibextid=LQQJ4dFOLLOW US ON...Website: https://www.raybennysports.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/raybennysportsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/raybennysports.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/raybennysports/Twitter: https://twitter.com/raybennysportsTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@raybennysportsApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3rPuut8Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3rO0AFFLinktree: https://linktr.ee/raybennysportsReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/raybennytalksports/Discord: https://discord.gg/VcHXqu7mSupport: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1864423/supportSupport the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1864423/support)#winnipegbluebombers #cfl #nhl #winnipegjets #cflplayoffs #cfldraft #cflpodcast #podcast #winnipeg #canadianfootballleagueSupport the show

Binman presents his long form Stats Files dissecting the epic win over the Magpies and previewing our upcoming danger game against the Bombers.

Joe and Louie try to decipher the wild Wild Card Standingin MLB.  Then Uri Geva - owner of the BV Bombers - takes a look at the week ahead.  Bombers play a Barnstorming game in Brenham Weds and in Navasota on Sat/Sun.

Eddie McGuire and James Hird answer your questions. Should the Bombers look to build a home in the Northern Territory, Hirdy has his say, and Eddie lashes out at the Sydney domination. EDDIE AND JIMMY ON INSTRAGRAMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you are worried about China taking over due to having better robots than the yanks, I got mixed messages for ya here. This was created using DeepSeek v4 Pro. Remember when DeepSeek could do the same thing as chatGPT but on shitty processors and not much RAM? All those stocks shit themselves? Oh what memories. Would have been a great time to buy NVIDIA stocks. I didn't, if you're asking....It's pretty good but it really didn't follow the instruction in the prompt that Joel Hill is Jack the Insider on the transcript. So that's a minus point. But also, this took fucking ages to generate. It's better than lots of the yankee slop but damn son this took MINUTES. So they might take over if we are patient or whatever. Enjoy the episode. ----------------------------------------------Joel Hill (Jack the Insider) and Hong Kong Jack return for a sprawling episode that tackles two of the biggest stories shaping politics in 2026. The pair open with the jaw-dropping Redbridge poll putting One Nation at 31% of the primary vote — a number that would all but wipe the National Party off the federal map and potentially deliver Anthony Albanese a strengthened majority government by splintering the right. Joel and Jack clash over whether culture-war grievances or material concerns are driving the surge, while drawing historical parallels to Joh for Canberra and the DLP split of the 1950s.The conversation then crosses hemispheres for a tour through UK chaos: Peter Mandelson's leaked dossier exposing a rudderless No. 10 under Keir Starmer, Nicola Sturgeon's estranged husband pleading guilty to embezzling SNP donations on a surreal shopping spree of Lalique salt shakers, seven Dysons, and a motorhome with four miles on the clock, and a deeply troubling police body-cam incident that has reignited the two-tier policing debate ahead of three critical by-elections.The centrepiece of the episode is a sober, hour-long deep dive into the COVID-19 pandemic and what Australia has refused to learn. The Two Jacks lay out the true death toll (perhaps 22 to 69 million globally), the devastating scale of long COVID, the vaccine rollout failures, the absurdities of hotel quarantine with rubbish bags over heads, and why governments and public health officials are desperate to avoid a Royal Commission. They close by asking whether the next pandemic will meet a population that has permanently lost trust in its leaders — and whether we'll simply repeat the mistakes of both COVID and the Spanish flu.Sport provides a lighter coda: the Carlton revival under an interim coach, James Hird's awkward candidacy at Essendon, the expanded 48-team World Cup that nobody seems excited about, and a formidable New Zealand Test side taking on England at Lord's.00:00:25 — Introduction Joel welcomes listeners to Episode 159, recorded 4 June. Today: Australian political news, a check-in on the UK, and a deep dive into the COVID-19 pandemic.00:01:21 — The Redbridge Poll: One Nation at 31% The AFR's Redbridge poll: One Nation 31%, Labor 28%, LNP 20%, Greens 12%. The two-party preferred is now being calculated as One Nation versus Labor — a seismic shift in how Australian politics is measured.00:03:12 — Not Just a Protest Vote Jack argues this is real, not a re-run of Hanson's 1990s flash-in-the-pan. The South Australian state election and the Farrah by-election suggest One Nation support is durable. Joel counters that protest votes can be expressed at the ballot box and that Australians are tiring of pluralism.00:04:09 — If One Nation Succeeds, Labor Wins The cruel irony: One Nation's rise probably delivers Labor government. The National Party could simply disappear. The DLP kept the Coalition in power for decades as an anti-Labor party; One Nation may do the reverse.00:05:46 — Scrutiny and Splintering Joel notes One Nation's policies are "two-sentence fragments" and motherhood statements. When proper scrutiny arrives, the contradictions will surface. Hanson's parliamentary attendance is as poor as imaginable.00:08:22 — The Third Rail Jack argues populists succeed because they discuss what polite society won't: immigration, culture wars, welcome to country rituals. The major parties must engage these topics or cede the ground entirely.00:11:34 — Feeling Unheard The core driver, Jack contends: voters feel sneered at and silenced by mainstream politics. It's not about flag counts, it's about being listened to.00:13:50 — What Actually Drives Votes Joel pushes back: voting determinants are the household economy, migration, climate change — not culture war trivia. Culture wars "don't amount to a hill of beans" at the ballot box.00:14:51 — The DLP Parallel Both agree the One Nation phenomenon most closely resembles the DLP split of the 1950s and 60s — a right-wing fracture that delivered Labor government after Labor government.00:17:18 — The Republic Referendum Lesson Jack recalls the 1999 republic referendum: pro-republicans split between models rather than uniting, scuppering the whole project. Voters will vote their preference even knowing it helps their enemy.00:19:32 — UK Parallels: Accommodate or Fight? Significant figures in the UK Tory party are debating whether to fight Reform or reach an accommodation. Tony Abbott recently said the Liberal Party won't criticise Pauline Hanson.00:21:48 — Joh for Canberra Redux Imre Salusinszky's comparison: this is "Joh for Canberra" all over again. But Joel notes Joh's moment lasted months; One Nation's has already lasted years.00:24:08 — State Election Previews Joel predicts the Victorian state election will be chaotic and peculiar — a government that's been in power too long, an opposition that may not be up to the task, and One Nation peeling votes from safe Labor seats. NSW will give a clearer reading.00:25:44 — Hanson "Ready to Govern" — from the Senate? Pauline Hanson announced she's ready to govern. Joel asks: shouldn't she contest a lower-house seat first? Jack recalls the only precedent: John Gorton became PM while still a senator, but had to be eased into Kooyong.00:28:20 — The Mandelson Dossier: Starmer's Empty Suit Jack's read of the leaked Mandelson documents: ministers don't know what the PM wants, there's zero respect or fear of his authority. Starmer comes across as an empty chair. One minister's text: "Every meeting with Labour MPs — it's all about who can we tax to pay benefits to other people."00:30:50 — Mandelson's Legal Peril Mandelson is under police investigation for misconduct in public office. Could face charges — the seriousness depends on whether it's mere misconduct or genuine bribery for foreign interests.00:31:49 — The Nicola Sturgeon Saga Her estranged husband has pleaded guilty to embezzling roughly £400,000 in SNP donations. The shopping list: six high-end coffee machines, seven Dyson vacuums, Lalique salt and pepper shakers, Montblanc pens, Swiss watches, an iJag, part of a Volkswagen, and a motorhome with four miles on the clock parked at his 92-year-old mother's house. Nicola claims she "didn't go in the kitchen much."00:34:20 — The BBC Interview Laura Kuenssberg's forensic interview with Sturgeon — "not quite Prince Andrew, but not much better." Sturgeon has been cleared by Police Scotland, but her reputation, already damaged by the Alex Salmond trial, is now in tatters.00:35:05 — Will He Go to Prison? £400,000 is a substantial sum. With another £600,000 unaccounted for, a custodial sentence seems likely. The money was ring-fenced for a second independence referendum push.00:36:50 — Money Laundering or Conspicuous Consumption? Joel wonders if the bizarre purchases — multiple watches on the same day — were an amateur money-laundering attempt: buy goods with SNP funds, sell them quietly for cash.00:38:23 — UK By-elections: Makerfield Looms Three by-elections on 18 June, including the critical Makerfield contest. Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester's high-profile mayor, is the tepid favourite. Low turnout could help him return to Westminster.00:39:30 — The Body-Cam Incident A white teenager accused of racially vilifying a Sikh man was stabbed — and police arrested the bleeding victim, not the attacker. Body-cam footage shows the victim saying "I can't breathe, I've been stabbed" while officers dismiss him. Joel calls the footage "just awful."00:41:22 — Two-Tier Policing Jack traces UK policing's overcorrection: after the Macpherson/Lawrence report, guidelines were rewritten so aggressively that they've produced a pattern of questionable enforcement that devastates community trust — and plays directly into Tommy Robinson's hands.00:42:08 — NSW Police on Four Corners Joel recommends the harrowing Four Corners investigation: bashings in custody, false arrests, an officer who threw body-cam footage into Sydney Harbour, and two undercover officers jailed for a savage assault. The problem today is general duties policing, not the specialist squads of the 1980s. Some command areas are far worse than others — a leadership failure.00:44:55 — Victoria Police: Under-Resourced, Not Corrupt Joel shares an anecdote: two divisional vans for 80,000 people in outer-east Melbourne. Tough work being a police officer; even tougher being a good one.The COVID-19 Reckoning00:45:09 — Why This Matters Joel sets the frame: we parked COVID in 2023 with a hangover but never understood what we'd been through. Today's episode aims to crack that problem.00:45:51 — The True Death Toll Officially: 7 million dead. But most countries stopped testing and stopped reporting cause-of-death data to the WHO. Using excess mortality, the real toll is between 22 and 69 million — at the high end, exceeding the Spanish flu.00:47:02 — Long COVID's Shadow Roughly 400 million people globally (6% of the population) have experienced long COVID. In Australia alone, between 200,000 and 500,000 people are living with or have lived with the condition. Second infections can be worse. Emerging links to cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and accelerated dementia.00:49:43 — The Collective Amnesia Governments worldwide have "a collective embarrassment" about how they handled the pandemic, Jack says. They want it in the history books and forgotten. Joel says this is a grave mistake for public trust — and for public health, given COVID is now a permanent fixture alongside flu season.00:50:50 — Why Excess Deaths Are the Only Honest Metric All other figures are "kind of made up" because attribution methods vary wildly between countries. Excess deaths remain elevated in Australia and most nations.00:51:25 — Children and COVID Bobby Kennedy Jr. removed under-18s from government-supported vaccines in the US. Joel argues this is a disastrous move given mounting evidence that childhood COVID infection leads to higher rates of long-term chronic illness.00:52:47 — Why No Royal Commission? Not just politicians protecting themselves — public health officials and much of the media wanted to avoid scrutiny of their judgments and actions during the pandemic.00:53:32 — The Media's Abdication Jack watched "a lot" of Daniel Andrews's daily press conferences. Only two journalists ever asked pertinent questions: Rachel Baxendale and Leigh Sales. Nobody asked why curfews, why beach arrests, why the disparate impact on tradies and cafe owners while the "laptop class" actually made money working from home.00:56:14 — Andrews's Immense Popularity Joel adds context: Andrews was wildly popular at the time, which partly explains the media's deference — though Jack insists that shouldn't have mattered.00:57:34 — The Curfew Nonsense Curfews were about giving law enforcement the easiest possible environment, Joel says — and should have been acknowledged as such and wound back sooner. Meanwhile, Bondi's wealthy swam en masse while Western Sydney's working-class communities were treated harshly.00:57:59 — The Vaccine Rollout Failure The Morrison government bet everything on AstraZeneca — the non-mRNA, first-available vaccine. Then rare blood-clotting issues emerged (seven deaths, mainly men aged 40–49). Meanwhile, Australia was left waiting for Pfizer and other mRNA vaccines because no other supply deals had been secured.00:59:37 — Omicron Breaks the Pandemic's Back The Omicron variant emerged from South Africa: more infectious but far less lethal. Combined with 95%+ vaccination rates among Australians over 18, it effectively ended the acute phase — though at the cost of entrenched mistrust.01:00:38 — Government Overreach and Broken Trust Jack's core criticism: governments outsourced decision-making to public health officials rather than making political judgments that balanced competing interests. Joel counters that it would have been a "bold move" for politicians with no scientific background to contradict public health advice.01:02:19 — "Just Let It Rip" Was Never an Option The three countries with the highest COVID mortality — Brazil (highest), United States (second), India (third) — were all led by populist governments that largely refused mandates. Letting it rip was devastating.01:03:27 — The ADF Quarantine Scandal Scott Morrison refused to allow ADF quarantine facilities to be used for returning travellers. Instead, people were crammed into hotels with gaps under the doors. Joel recalls the "rubbish bags over heads" episode in Victoria — dark green plastic bags as infection control.01:05:00 — The Inquiry's Recommendations Create a proper Australian CDC. Release expert advice publicly. Better national planning with clear political accountability. And critically: politicians must own the big decisions on freedoms and spending instead of hiding behind experts.01:06:01 — The Next Pandemic There will be another one. If it's a respiratory, airborne pathogen like COVID, similar circumstances will return. Are we ready? Probably not. Will we close the country again? The economic damage — unemployment hitting 7.5% in 2020 — was enormous, even if it recovered to 3.5% by pandemic's end.01:08:06 — Who Was Left Behind? The arts community was inexplicably excluded from JobSeeker and JobKeeper. Meanwhile, the "laptop class" working from home effectively got a 15% pay rise by eliminating commuting costs. Bunnings did very well; so did companies that kept JobKeeper without passing it to employees.01:11:14 — The Human Cost of Lockdowns Public housing towers in Flemington were locked down. Joel recalls one family: an African-Australian single mother with nine children in a two-bedroom commission flat, trapped. Jack calls what happened with schools "disgraceful." But Joel notes the evidence now shows childhood COVID infection has serious long-term health consequences, complicating the retrospective judgment.01:13:59 — Will We Learn Anything? Jack's bleak prediction: the next pandemic is probably far enough away that we'll take no notice of COVID's lessons and make the same mistakes. Joel agrees — we didn't learn from the Spanish flu a century ago either.01:15:51 — Malcolm Roberts and Vaccine Misinformation The One Nation senator claims 70,000 Australians died from COVID vaccines — a figure with no evidentiary support, built by misattributing excess deaths. In reality, mRNA technology is now being deployed as a cancer treatment, showing promise against bowel and pancreatic cancers.01:17:36 — Trust Destroyed If the next pandemic arrives within this generation, governments will face a population that has lost faith. If it takes 50 years, the damage may have faded. Western Australia, meanwhile, locked itself down with negligible deaths and actually loved the isolation — provided the iron ore and LNG ships kept moving.01:20:37 — The Spanish Flu Echo Joel's closing historical note: Australia's response to the Spanish flu in 1919–1921 was nearly identical to COVID — lockdown disputes, police arresting people for not wearing masks, states fighting the newly created federal Department of Health. The whole thing collapsed into acrimony the moment state rivalries flared. A century later, nothing had changed.01:21:48 — Federation as Fatal Flaw Jack adds: the three high-mortality COVID countries (US, Brazil, India) share a feature beyond populist leaders — they're all federations where central government power is limited. When "the emperor is far away and the mountains are high," coordinated pandemic response is nearly impossible.01:23:40 — No Appetite for Truth Jack's final word: nobody wants a proper inquiry. Not politicians, not public health officials, not much of the media. Joel disagrees on the importance — the pandemic's legacy still shapes how Australians think, vote, and trust.Sport01:27:40 — AFL Coaching Carousel Essendon and Carlton both need permanent coaches. Joel asks: is James Hird the right man for Essendon? Jack: 17 other clubs wouldn't give him an interview, but the Bombers may have backed themselves into a corner where appointing him is the only way out.01:28:53 — Merit vs Member Sentiment Rowan Connolly's question: would you take James Hird or John Longmire (five grand finals, one premiership, 60%+ win rate)? The answer is obvious on merit — but members and fans want the fairy tale.01:29:47 — Carlton's Astonishing Revival Three straight wins. Ranked 16th in forward-50 entries a month ago; now second. The game style is unrecognisable — no more bombing the ball to non-existent power forwards. Mitch McGovern's low, flat kick to Patrick Cripps for the match-winner against Geelong was emblematic of the transformation. Seven players aged 21 or younger are now getting games and bringing energy.01:33:18 — FIFA World Cup 2026: Nobody's Excited Expanded to 48 teams, Scotland are going — and a Scot in his 30s told Jack that neither he nor any of his mates (all doing well financially, normally first on the plane) have any interest. Ticket prices are "extraordinary." The final is at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey — which Jack describes as "Waverley on steroids, but even more bleak."01:36:08 — Australia's Draw Socceroos face Turkey first up, then the United States. Jack suggests marketing it as "Gallipoli Round Two." Spain are favourites; England, Brazil, and Germany are in the chasing pack.01:37:06 — Cricket: England v New Zealand, First Test at Lord's Joel runs through New Zealand's likely top seven — Latham, Conway, Williamson, Ravindra, Mitchell, Blundell — noting the first four have all made Test double-centuries. "Just about the best first six in Test cricket." With O'Rourke's express pace and Henry's quality, this is a formidable Black Caps side.01:38:40 — Stump Speech & Next Week Listener mail (including an "exposé of who Jack is") held over for next episode. For the record: Hong Kong Jack's CV includes HSC at Assumption College Kilmore, a stint as a carpenter, a law degree from Melbourne University, stints at Holding Redlich and Slater & Gordon, work as a litigation and immigration lawyer, and an appointment to the Refugee Review Tribunal as a federal cabinet appointee.01:40:39 — Outro Joel thanks listeners for hanging in for an extra ten minutes. Back next week.The Two Jacks is recorded weekly. Send your questions and feedback to the show.

Support Rick at his Patreon here - https://www.patreon.com/cw/RickEdwards With Essendon's 2026 season spiralling and the AFL Draft becoming the major source of optimism for Bombers fans, we welcome back one of the most respected talent watchers in the Essendon community — Rick Edwards. In this special Don The Stat episode, Rick reveals his exclusive Mid-Season Top 20 AFL Draft Rankings and breaks down the players every Essendon supporter should be watching ahead of the National Championships. We discuss:

The first weekend of the 2026 CFL season has come and gone! CFL analyst, and LEGEND, Milt Stegall joins Jamie & Locker to recap the biggest moments from this past weekends CFL games. Truth Or Trash: "The Blue Bombers Are The Model Franchise Of The CFL" - CFL Commissioner, Stewart Johnston said just that on Winnipeg Radio. Do you think the Bombers are the model franchise of the league? The Green Zone

Listen to the full highlights of 3AW Football's call of the Blues win over the Bombers in the traditional King's Birthday Eve clash at the MCG.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riley Beveridge and Cal Twomey bring you the latest trade and draft news, including updates on a star Giant, the possibility of Essendon assistance and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sports calendar is absolutely loaded this weekend, with CFL action returning, the NBA Finals rolling on, and another big slate of betting opportunities on the board. The Lock Shop is live on Edmonton Sports Talk, and Matt Iwanyk alongside Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson are ready to break it all down. From three-down football to championship basketball, the boys are digging through the numbers and locking in their best bets. On Today's Show: Blue Bombers vs. Stampeders Tonight: The CFL season continues tonight with a marquee West Division matchup as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers travel to Calgary to take on the Stampeders. Matty and Hustler break down the spread, total, and player props while discussing whether the Bombers can start building momentum early in the season or if Calgary can make a statement on home turf. NBA Finals Game 2: After an incredible opening game of the NBA Finals, all eyes turn to Game 2 tonight. The fellas look at the adjustments both teams need to make, where the betting value sits heading into tip-off, and which props they're targeting as the series continues to unfold. Elks vs. Redblacks Tomorrow: The Edmonton Elks are back in action tomorrow as they take on the Ottawa Redblacks. The boys dive into the matchup, discuss what they're expecting from the Green and Gold, and examine the best betting angles heading into another important early-season CFL contest. Weekend Best Bets: With CFL, NBA, MLB, and more on the schedule, Matty and Hustler wrap up the show by building out their favorite plays for the weekend and revealing which wagers have earned official Lock Shop status. The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

Stubby Holder Form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRJGhBVEqDn7pywRvnDCnybyQR8vvoeMoIaoIGa0QDx7hT0A/viewform?usp=dialog   Essendon and Carlton. The ladder might say one thing, but this rivalry always means something. This week on Don The Stat, Jono and Humey review Dean Solomon's first game as interim coach following the Bombers' disappointing loss to West Coast and examine what, if anything, changed on-field. The boys dive into: The clearance dominance that failed to translate into scoreboard pressure Nick Bryan's emergence as a genuine AFL ruckman The departures of Ben Jacobs and Ben Robbins Another brutal injury update involving Archie May and Lewis Hayes Essendon's request for AFL assistance and what support could look like Whether key defence has suddenly become a list priority Carlton's resurgence under Josh Fraser The Blues' dangerous centre bounce game and how Essendon can combat it Selection dilemmas ahead of a huge Sunday night clash at the MCG Plus, the Damian Barrett Lifetime Achievement Award returns and an obscure stat about identical twins rucking against each other. All that and plenty more in another big edition of Don The Stat. Go Dons.

Its week 1 and the guys preview the first 3 games plus talk about the crime that is not having the defending champs playing!They talk about the massive TV deal with DAZN plus give their flowers to the BC Lions!!!Partnered with  Sports Interaction.  Go to sia.com/rouge and your first deposit is matched up to 100%Sponsored by Manscaped.  go to manscaped.com and enter ROUGE for a 20% discount and free worldwide shipping

3DownNation's Justin Dunk on the favourites in the East and West, concern surrounding the Argos, Ryan Dinwiddie's impact on the Redblacks, and are the Bombers still contenders.

Bossed the Bombers, Mini's got some swagger about him, TK is flying, Harley kicked one out his backside, Reuben's scalping every week, Herbert will play, Starc is back, Port this week at home. So much to be up and about for..enjoy Nesters!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is back and begins discussing his pick for the NBA Finals and why he believes the Knicks will win the title (1:07). Then, he talks about Aaron Judge's injury, who needs to step up in his absence, as well as a possible fix for the Bombers' catching problem (17:28). Finally, he talks about some big NFL news (38:39), & SO much more!

The sports reporter had some interesting comments to make as the Bombers search for their new head coach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Yankees completed their road trip with a series win over the A's, highlighted by a 13-run third inning in which they score 10 runs before recording a single out! Chris reacts to the series and why it reinforces his belief that the narrative surrounding the Bombers' record against teams above .500 is silly (1:43), the potential lineup issue when Giancarlo Stanton returns (8:00), whether this Yankee rotation is better than the ones of the 1990s dynasty teams (19:45), why Chris is not concerned about Aaron Judge's continued underwhelming season (27:30), and recapping the series as a whole, including the epic rally (49:55).

Max Laughton, Jack Jovanovski and Ben Waterworth review Round 12 and preview Round 13 of the 2026 AFL season on the Fox Footy Podcast, with breakdowns of the Essendon coaching drama including whether they can really hire James Hird, daylight splitting the AFL's top tier and mid-table sides, plus Fair or Farce and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The spotlight is on the Brisbane Lions after another underwhelming performance leaves questions about their premiership credentials. Plus, sparks fly as AFL 360's Garry Lyon and Gerard Whateley clash over the future of the Essendon coaching role and what the Bombers should do next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Sorry to Interrupt podcast! Sean is back for another Yankees series recap pod as he gives his reaction to the Bombers' sweep of the Royals in KC. Sean gives his biggest takeaways including Gerrit Cole looking to be in vintage form, the bats getting hot, Volpe's strong play and what to make of the Infield alignment. Finally, Sean wraps up by addressing some recent trade rumors and gives some names to look for over the next few months. Everyone enjoy the pod!

Adam Rozenbach's stops by to address the biggest clowns from around the globe, including Essendon's decision to sack Brad Scott and instantly circle James Hird, the farcical Enhanced Games, Hooters becoming family-friendly and plenty more. Mick In The Morning Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molloy Triple M Melbourne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triplemmelb Drop us a voice memo: https://www.mickinthemorning.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks show we finish the 9 teams in 9 weeks previewing the Saskatchewan Roughriders,They talk life on the road, Pre season games and Kenny Lawler's new contract!Partnered with  Sports Interaction.  Go to sia.com/rouge and your first deposit is matched up to 100%Sponsored by Manscaped.  go to manscaped.com and enter ROUGE for a 20% discount and free worldwide shipping

It has been one of the biggest weeks in recent Essendon history. After another injury-hit loss, this time to Richmond in Dreamtime at the ‘G, the Bombers sit 1-10 and anchored to the bottom of the AFL ladder. The fallout only intensified with the sacking of Brad Scott, another wave of media scrutiny, and Dean Solomon stepping in as interim coach. On this week's Don The Stat Match Preview, Jono and Ian reflect on an emotional and draining week for the Essendon community, the deeper meaning behind supporting the club, and what comes next for the Bombers. The boys break down: The decision to move on from Brad Scott Whether Essendon's long-term strategy can survive another coaching change The resilience shown in the Richmond loss despite more injuries Darcy Parish's enormous Dreamtime performance Kane Cornes earning a Barrett Award nomination Mid-season draftee Jaxon Artemis and what he adds to the list West Coast's improvement in 2026 and the challenge awaiting in Perth The tactical and structural changes fans want to see under Dean Solomon There's also discussion around Essendon's youth movement, list build, clearance struggles, Harley Reid, Bailey Williams, Jake Waterman and how the Bombers can respond after one of the toughest weeks the club has faced in years. A reflective, emotional and analytical episode from the Don The Stat team. _____ Watch 'The Moment that Mattered' and listen to our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Don The Stat Website: https://www.donthestat.com/ Follow Us on Twitter and Bluesky: Jono at twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh / https://bsky.app/profile/jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social Ian at twitter.com/Kyptastic1 / https://bsky.app/profile/kyptastic.bsky.social Don The Stat Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/donthestat Follow Don The Stat on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/donthestat?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Welcome to the Sports Today update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the Tapt Media team including: A powerhouse prop returns after spending six weeks out with a knee injury Essendon interim coach keeping the door open for the Bombers' full-time job Collingwood unclear on how long their skipper will be on sidelined for The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Eagle Reuben Ginbey drops by fresh off playing in front of 90,000 at the MCG! He gives us the inside scoop on those on-field scuffles, playing in the wet, and how the boys are feeling about taking on the "cursed" Bombers. Jess Webster joins usto unpack the State of Origin buzz and the fallout of Essendon heading to Perth immediately after sacking their coach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Sports Today, Matthew Richardson had his say on the Bombers' coaching search and James Hird's potential return. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy praise Brad Scott's openness about wanting to let Zach Merrett leave the Bombers in the offseason, and pay tribute to Neale Daniher. They also discuss the ‘weak' look of staging, the advantage rule, and whether it's time to stop celebrating acts of courage in the wake of the AFL's concussion crackdown.  0:00 Intro 1:45 Freo on a roll 4:40 Coxy's Neale Daniher memories 8:40 Start, Bench, Drop 8:50 Brad Scott's honesty 13:00 Staging is a ‘weak' look 17:00 Courage in footy 24:00 More mature-age talent, please 29:00 The Advantage rule 33:00 Hot Stat Checklist, powered by StatMate 37:00 Don't Be Surprised If… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Sports Today update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the Tapt Media team including: Ponga send off divides experts and fans AFL won't stand in Hird's way for Bombers job Heat continues to trouble players at French Open The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour -2 (5.25.26) The Memorial Day weekend chaos continues as Tim Conway Jr. and the crew dive into another wild hour packed with LA sports, radio nostalgia, secret military history, city cleanup talk, and one very dangerous hallway scooter.Tim Cates from AM 570 LA Sports and Dodger Talk reveals how his scooter for side gigs could easily take out half the building, while Michelle Kube shares an incredible story about her dad, Frank Kube, working on secret fighter jet plans and the legendary Stealth Bomber.Then the crew gets nostalgic about the good old days of calling into radio shows, before Bellio and Tim talk about cleaning up the city, neighborhood madness, and the unforgettable sound of the pizza yodel.A hilarious, weird, and very Conway-style hour full of Dodgers talk, Memorial Day laughs, radio memories, SoCal chaos, and viral-worthy stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richmond development coach Jack Ziebell is a special guest on the latest episode of Talking Tigers. Ziebell provides an interesting insight into the progress of Richmond’s large group of young players, and the senior side’s overall progression up to the midway mark of the 2026 season. Also on this week’s show, the TT team pay tribute to veteran star Jayden Short, following the highly-impressive performance he produced in his 200-game milestone against Essendon in last Friday night’s big “Dreamtime at the ‘G” clash. The panel also sing the praises of the Club’s latest AFL Rising Star nominee, Patrick Retschko, who was excellent in the Tigers’ victory over the Bombers. The “60 Years of MCG Memories” segment focus on Richmond’s final home-and-away round match of the 2017 season against St Kilda, which clinched the crucial double chance for the team. While in “Hidden Tigerland” club historian Rhett Bartlett takes a look at the Richmond players who have been League football’s games record-holders at times throughout the competition’s history. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Tuesday 26th of May with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. On AFL 360 Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon look at the huge news out of Essendon, and whether the decision to sack Brad Scott will make the rebuild even harder for the Bombers! For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed Bourke, Josh Barnes and Lauren Wood gather for an emergency podcast after Essendon coach Brad Scott has been sensationally sacked. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six weeks ago, Essendon president Andrew Welsh claimed Brad Scott would deliver the club its next flag. Today, they sacked him with a year and a half to run on his contract. We unpack why the Bombers chose this moment to cut ties and ask whether James Hird could seriously be considered for a return to the club as senior coach.Featured: Adam Ramanauskas, Essendon premiership player.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

00:00 INTRO01:10 What's one word you'd use to describe the Bombers first preseason game in Saskatoon?04:59 Which player encouraged you the most?09:39 What are you most concerned about about that first game?10:50 Are you more worried, or less worried about the QB room after this week?14:14 What kind of offence do you expect from Tommy Condell?19:34 Off the Top of your head give me your Blue Bombers Mount RushmoreFahrenheit Airbrushing - https://www.facebook.com/fahrenheitairbrushing?mibextid=LQQJ4dFOLLOW US ON...Website: https://www.raybennysports.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/raybennysportsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/raybennysports.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/raybennysports/Twitter: https://twitter.com/raybennysportsTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@raybennysportsApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3rPuut8Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3rO0AFFLinktree: https://linktr.ee/raybennysportsReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/raybennytalksports/Discord: https://discord.gg/VcHXqu7mSupport: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1864423/supportSupport the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1864423/support)#winnipegbluebombers #cfl #nhl #winnipegjets #cflplayoffs #cfldraft #cflpodcast #podcast #winnipeg #canadianfootballleagueSupport the show

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Chris McMonigle reacts to the Bombers taking two straight one-run games from the Blue Jays, the bullpen's struggles to generate shutdown innings, Ben Rice's continued power surge, and Jazz Chisholm heating up when the Yanks desperately needed it. Plus, why Spencer Jones looks unmatched (11:30), and how the opening game of this series was the best win of the season (9:55).

***Apologies for the audio quality, there were issues with the recording tonight*** Dreamtime at the ‘G returns, but this year it arrives with plenty of pressure surrounding both Essendon and Richmond. In this episode of Don The Stat, Jono and Humey break down the Bombers' disappointing loss to Fremantle, including another poor start, contest issues around stoppage, and why the raw stats didn't fully reflect how one-sided the game felt early. They also discuss the signs of improvement in Essendon's forward half pressure and whether there was anything worth taking from the second half response. The boys dive into the latest media storm surrounding Essendon's list strategy, including Jay Clark's reporting on Adrian Dodoro, Harley Reid, Craig Vozzo and the club's rebuild direction. They unpack the context around Essendon's 2024 position, why the “all in” approach would have been a massive gamble, and how AFL media coverage continues to shape perception around the club. There's also discussion around: Peter Wright's injury and what it means for Nick Bryan Brayden Fiorini's season-ending setback Essendon's likely mid-season draft strategy Richmond's rebuild and injury struggles Key tactical battles for Dreamtime at the G Whether the Bombers can handle the pressure if things go wrong on Friday night Plus the latest Damian Barrett Award nominee, Patreon shoutouts, and why Dreamtime remains one of the most important nights in football regardless of ladder position.

Chris McMonigle reacts to the Bombers taking two straight one-run games from the Blue Jays, the bullpen's struggles to generate shutdown innings, Ben Rice's continued power surge, and Jazz Chisholm heating up when the Yanks desperately needed it. Plus, why Spencer Jones looks unmatched (11:30), and how the opening game of this series was the best win of the season (9:55).

The Marlins rout the best team in baseball. Xavier Edwards keeps his power surge going in MIA. Josh Bell hit two home runs in the Twins' victory over the Astros. The Mets waited until extras to score 10 runs in DC. The “Tarps Off” movement has spread to Tampa. And the Bombers win game one of their ALCS rematch series in the Bronx.

Nat Edwards, Josh Gabelich and Damian Barrett discuss Tuesday’s biggest footy stories on the AFL Daily podcast. On today's episode: Hawthorn aren’t happy about their Tasmania partnership coming to an end after the 2027 season Will Day will return on limited game time in the VFL this week The Bombers’ panic meter is reaching crisis levels The panel salutes Scott Pendlebury ahead of his record-breaking game Nat shares five fun facts about Pendles Toby Greene’s move to Victoria is looking more and more likely with the Giants’ losses piling up Regular segments, Get it off your chest, Fact or furphy and Out on a limb See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Tuesday 19th of May with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. On AFL 360 Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon break down all the major new in the world of AFL as Hawthorn is asked to end its partnership with Tasmania. While pressure mounts on Essendon head coach Brad Scott as the Bombers lose their 22nd in 23 games. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't forget to visit our Merch store here to grab your 'Wharfie Time' gear and new 'Voss Academy' gear. In this episode, the Purple Reign breaks down the recent Dockers victory vs the Bombers at the G. Some debate around team selection, celebrating the small things, Andy Brayshaw joins Mundy in the 1000 tackle club, and some tough Listener's Questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Gabelich and Cal Twomey discuss Monday’s biggest footy stories on the AFL Daily podcast Today's talking points: Mason Redman lamented the ‘timid’ approach from the Bombers against Fremantle, saying they 'weren't up to AFL standard' Richmond now has just 25 fit players on its list following Campbell Gray's hamstring injury After a sluggish start, the Crows’ star power is starting to fire up Changkuoth Jiath says Steven King has ‘taken the anxiety out of footy’ Some key Lions are in free-fall according to Champion Data Regular segments, Monday Marketplace and Gimme Something See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Spread Zone, Scott Rizzuto, Tim McKernan, and Anthony Stalter break down the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club , including betting angles on a "bomb and gouge" course setup and outright value plays like Cam Young at +1200. The guys also shift to horse racing for the Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park , highlighting the potential for a pace meltdown in the massive 14-horse field and sharing longshot outright picks on Tawken at 20-1 and Incredibolt at 5-1. Finally, they navigate the Netflix MMA spectacle between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano , emphasizing a disciplined betting approach with a +1300 dart on Rousey to win by points , plus a quick check-in on a -108 futures play for a Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Final.The Spread Zone is presented by @FanDuel Sportsbook!#TheSpreadZone #101ESPN #QuailHollow #TruistChampionship #PGA #PGATour #Golf #RoryMcIlroy #XanderSchauffele #PatrickCantlay #UFC #UFC328 #SeanStrickland #JoshuaVan #NBA #NBAPlayoffs #NHL #NHLPlayoffs #StanleyCupPlayoffs #AnthonyStalter #TheFastLane #TimMcKernan #TheMorningAfter #ScottRizzuto #TheRizzutoShow #1057thePoint #SportsBetting #SportsGambling #SportsWagering #ColoradoAvlanche #CarolinaHurricanes #Octagon https://www.101espn.com/podcasts/the-spread-zone/LEGAL DISCLAIMERWe provide information about sports betting for entertainment purposes only. Please confirm gambling regulations in your state of residence. To participate in sports gaming, you must be 21 years of age or older and be physically present in a state where sports betting is legal. If you or someone you know has a sports betting or gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org for more information and further assistance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The Spread Zone, Scott Rizzuto, Tim McKernan, and Anthony Stalter break down the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, including betting angles on a "bomb and gouge" course setup and outright value plays like Cam Young at +1200. The guys also shift to horse racing for the Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park, highlighting the potential for a pace meltdown in the massive 14-horse field and sharing longshot outright picks on Tawken at 20-1 and Incredibolt at 5-1. Finally, they navigate the Netflix MMA spectacle between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, emphasizing a disciplined betting approach with a +1300 dart on Rousey to win by points, plus a quick check-in on a -108 futures play for a Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Final.The Spread Zone is presented by FanDuel Sportsbook!https://www.101espn.com/podcasts/the-spread-zone/LEGAL DISCLAIMERWe provide information about sports betting for entertainment purposes only. Please confirm gambling regulations in your state of residence. To participate in sports gaming, you must be 21 years of age or older and be physically present in a state where sports betting is legal. If you or someone you know has a sports betting or gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org for more information and further assistance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are on site in Philadelphia for the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink, breaking down the course, the conditions, and the players best suited to contend for the Wanamaker Trophy.But first! A quick chat about their studio for the day at Cobbs Creek. Check out the exciting project in the works that could turn into a PGA TOUR venue while supporting educational opportunities for children in Philadelphia at cobbscreek.org.The guys discuss why Aronimink could favor long hitters, how soft conditions and patchy rough may impact scoring, the ongoing debate around tree removal in modern course restorations, and which stars they like most this week — including Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, Cam Young, Rickie Fowler, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Xander Schauffele and more. Plus, they close with a recap of their round at Trout National.Stay tuned for more from Aronimink GC, all week! Like, comment and subscribe for more golf insight ⛳️Chapter Timestamps00:00 Welcome to Philadelphia02:40 Cobbs Creek and Philly golf history08:45 Aronimink PGA Championship preview10:55 Why bombers may dominate this week14:39 Rory: “bash driver and figure it out”19:29 Jon Rahm and the tree debate26:25 Comparing Aronimink to Oakmont29:05 The ideal player profile this week31:51 Rickie, JT, Jordan & the Spring Break crew38:00 Scottie Scheffler's PGA outlook40:13 Cam Young, Bryson & LIV contenders47:32 Xander, Fleetwood & final picks56:48 Trout National recap01:03:39 Jaxon survives Trout National01:05:59 Smylie cashes the under#pgachampionship #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #aronimink #golf #pgatour #golfpicks