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Super Rugby Pacific ends in Australia for 2026, not with a bang but a whimper. Nick W and Nath rip the band aid off and sit on the cuck chair to discuss the Reds and Brumbies, before exorcising the bad news by talking Super Rugby Women's and the Aussie 7s win in France. WARNING: bad metaphors and explanationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Super Rugby Pacific ends in Australia for 2026, not with a bang but a whimper. Nick W and Nath rip the band aid off and sit on the cuck chair to discuss the Reds and Brumbies, before exorcising the bad news by talking Super Rugby Women's and the Aussie 7s win in France. WARNING: bad metaphors and explanationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two Aussie sides are in the finals... but how far will they get? Nick H, Nath and Nick W get honest about the Reds and Brumbies' chances after mixed form over the last few weeks, plus talking Moana Pasifika, victory in the Sevens, and Super Rugby Women's. DKO INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/thedroppedkickoff/ DKO TWITTER: https://x.com/DroppedKickOff_ WARNING: graphic analogies, honest opinions and naughty wordsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two Aussie sides are in the finals... but how far will they get? Nick H, Nath and Nick W get honest about the Reds and Brumbies' chances after mixed form over the last few weeks, plus talking Moana Pasifika, victory in the Sevens, and Super Rugby Women's. DKO INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/thedroppedkickoff/ DKO TWITTER: https://x.com/DroppedKickOff_ WARNING: graphic analogies, honest opinions and naughty wordsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Aussie sides (bar the Waratahs) got up, and yet, it feels like a loss. Natho, Nick H and Nick W meet to talk the penultimate weekend of Super Rugby action - and get candid about the Aussie sides' chances come finals, with the Reds and Brumbies locked in so far. FOLLOW US ON INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/thedroppedkickoff/ WARNING: nearly got cancelled a few times for this one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Aussie sides (bar the Waratahs) got up, and yet, it feels like a loss. Natho, Nick H and Nick W meet to talk the penultimate weekend of Super Rugby action - and get candid about the Aussie sides' chances come finals, with the Reds and Brumbies locked in so far. FOLLOW US ON INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/thedroppedkickoff/ WARNING: nearly got cancelled a few times for this one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today we acknowledge a great man who took one for the team... Darcy Swain dropped the kick-off in Canberra. Nick H returns from holiday to chew the fat with Nath and Nick W, and discuss whether the Aussie sides can turn around a flat run of form. WARNING: A few naughty words said. When the lads come together, the language warning comes up. Something we should probably ponder about at some point.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today we acknowledge a great man who took one for the team... Darcy Swain dropped the kick-off in Canberra. Nick H returns from holiday to chew the fat with Nath and Nick W, and discuss whether the Aussie sides can turn around a flat run of form. WARNING: A few naughty words said. When the lads come together, the language warning comes up. Something we should probably ponder about at some point.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Not gonna lie, the rugby has been a wee bit frustrating of late. After taking a week off to nurse our Super Round hangover, Nick W and Natho reconvene to talk frustrating results in Super Rugby Pacific, the Wallaroos and the Australia U20s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Not gonna lie, the rugby has been a wee bit frustrating of late. After taking a week off to nurse our Super Round hangover, Nick W and Natho reconvene to talk frustrating results in Super Rugby Pacific, the Wallaroos and the Australia U20s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's an EXTRA special episode of Ask Nick this week because the iconic host of Temptation Island Mark L. Walberg is here to impart his sage, bonfire fueled wisdom to our dear callers. Caller One recently hooked up with her male friend of 20 years and is wondering if she's still in the friend zone? Caller Two wants to know why an engaged man is pursuing her. And our last caller's boyfriend of 10 years is hesitant to pull the knot. "He blocked you?" Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff every Monday. Available wherever you get your podcasts and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@humblebragpod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/humble-brag-with-crystal-and-cynthia/id1774286896 https://open.spotify.com/show/4NWA8LBk15l2u5tNQqDcOO?si=c03a23d537f94735 Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.supportingcast.fm/ Please make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@theviallfiles.com to be a part of our Monday episodes. To Order Nick's Book Go To: https://www.viallfiles.com If you would like to get some texting advice, send an email to asknick@theviallfiles.com with "Texting Office Hours" in the subject line! To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/theviallfiles THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: ASPCA - To explore coverage, visit https://aspcapetinsurance.com/VIALL Monarch - Use code VIALL at https://monarch.com to get your first year half off at just $50. Storyworth - Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10th. Order RIGHT NOW and save up to $20 at https://storyworth.com/viall Zenni Optical - If your glasses are overdue for a refresh, now is the time. Go to https://zenni.com/podcast and use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Caller One 36:23 - Caller Two 1:15:11 - Caller Three Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall @markwalberg @justinkaphillips @the_mare_bare
It's time for Super Round... and this week has been super in more ways than one with the game suddenly having a lot more cash! Nick W and Nath chat Super Rugby, the Wallaroos, Sevens rugby and more. OptaRugby: https://www.optaprorugby.com/ WARNING: just one or two naughty words, this one is acceptable for the kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's time for Super Round... and this week has been super in more ways than one with the game suddenly having a lot more cash! Nick W and Nath chat Super Rugby, the Wallaroos, Sevens rugby and more. OptaRugby: https://www.optaprorugby.com/ WARNING: just one or two naughty words, this one is acceptable for the kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In a special episode ahead of the release of the finale of the new series Boycott! on ABC Rewind, which dives into the history of resistance against apartheid South Africa, The Dropped Kick-Off has an exclusive interview. Nick W chats with Wallaby legend Anthony Abrahams about his role in the 1969 and 1971 tours against South Africa, and how the lessons from that time still apply today. Listen to Boycott here, last episode out April 24 on ABC Rewind: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-rewindSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In a special episode ahead of the release of the finale of the new series Boycott! on ABC Rewind, which dives into the history of resistance against apartheid South Africa, The Dropped Kick-Off has an exclusive interview. Nick W chats with Wallaby legend Anthony Abrahams about his role in the 1969 and 1971 tours against South Africa, and how the lessons from that time still apply today. Listen to Boycott here, last episode out April 24 on ABC Rewind: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-rewindSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hey guys, we've got an Instagram! Oh, and some rugby happened. Nick W, Nick H and Natho chat about Super Rugby, Les Kiss and the Wallaroos, and also highlight a great place where you can check out your rugby memes. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thedroppedkickoff/ WARNING: naughty words and silly opinions of varying quality aheadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hey guys, we've got an Instagram! Oh, and some rugby happened. Nick W, Nick H and Natho chat about Super Rugby, Les Kiss and the Wallaroos, and also highlight a great place where you can check out your rugby memes. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thedroppedkickoff/ WARNING: naughty words and silly opinions of varying quality aheadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's a good time to be a Waratahs fan as the men in blue snap a near decade losing streak in Canberra. Nick H, Natho and Nick W chew the fat on the latest out of Super Rugby Pacific, the Wallaroos' win over Fiji, Will Skelton's injury and the latest around Massimo De Lutiis, among other news. WARNING: coarse language and vengeful NSW banterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's a good time to be a Waratahs fan as the men in blue snap a near decade losing streak in Canberra. Nick H, Natho and Nick W chew the fat on the latest out of Super Rugby Pacific, the Wallaroos' win over Fiji, Will Skelton's injury and the latest around Massimo De Lutiis, among other news. WARNING: coarse language and vengeful NSW banterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When Nath is away, the Nicks will play. Nick W and Nick H shoot from the hip discussing the latest results in Super Rugby, the coaching movements, the rejigged Wallaroos season and Super Rugby Women's competitions, and more. WARNING: terrible opinions and naughty words ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When Nath is away, the Nicks will play. Nick W and Nick H shoot from the hip discussing the latest results in Super Rugby, the coaching movements, the rejigged Wallaroos season and Super Rugby Women's competitions, and more. WARNING: terrible opinions and naughty words ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The All Blacks have their head coach... and that man is Dave Rennie. The Brumbies have their man too in Stephen Larkham. Nick W, Natho and Nick H chat about the latest news out of planet rugby, plus discuss the upcoming weekend of Super Rugby action. WARNING: few naughty words, you know the jist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The All Blacks have their head coach... and that man is Dave Rennie. The Brumbies have their man too in Stephen Larkham. Nick W, Natho and Nick H chat about the latest news out of planet rugby, plus discuss the upcoming weekend of Super Rugby action. WARNING: few naughty words, you know the jist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Another week of Aussie teams at the top! Nick H, Natho and Nick W sit down to talk about that Brumbies win in Christchurch, whether the Waratahs are the real deal, and whether it's panic stations yet for the Western Force.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Another week of Aussie teams at the top! Nick H, Natho and Nick W sit down to talk about that Brumbies win in Christchurch, whether the Waratahs are the real deal, and whether it's panic stations yet for the Western Force.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're top of the ladder! Who saw that coming? Not me! Nick W and Nath catch up on the latest in the world or rugby, including Super Rugby Pacific, RWC 2027 fixtures, law changes, the Sevens, the Six Nations and some good old fantasy news. WARNING: naughty boys say naughty things like naughty words. Only proceed if you're naughty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're top of the ladder! Who saw that coming? Not me! Nick W and Nath catch up on the latest in the world or rugby, including Super Rugby Pacific, RWC 2027 fixtures, law changes, the Sevens, the Six Nations and some good old fantasy news. WARNING: naughty boys say naughty things like naughty words. Only proceed if you're naughty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pass the Eggnog! Happy holidays to all of our drunken court listeners! This week, King and Snowman are joined by Jolly Ol' Saint Nick from the Anime Summit Podcast. Tune in to hear our most memorable Christmas presents ever and the classic what we're reading, watching, and gaming on. As always, enjoy responsibly and remember LESS IS MORE!Check out our merch this holiday season and use promo code NICKISSANTA25 for 20% off at checkout at animesummit.net!!!
The RWC2027 pools have been drawn. Nick W and Nick H are live and give their instant reactions. POOLS: Pool A: New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong China, Chile Pool B: South Africa, Italy, Georgia, Romania Pool C: Argentina, Fiji, Spain, Canada Pool D: Ireland, Scotland, Uruguay, Portugal, Pool E: France, Japan, USA, Samoa Pool F: England, Wales, Tonga, Zimbabwe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Crap. The Wallabies are in all sorts of trouble after Italy recorded back-to-back wins. Nick W and Natho welcome back Jack O'Rourke to the pod to dissect that mess of a result. WARNING: sad bois, honest opinions and naughty wordsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's your favourite logo in all of World Rugby? Fuelled by another Nick H rabbit hole, Nick W and Natho talk about the fringiest of all fringe teams - and maybe also talk about the November Internationals and what a pass mark would be for Joe Schmidt's Wallabies. Got a favourite rugby logo. See the World map for yourself and tell us your favourite: https://www.reddit.com/r/rugbyunion/comments/xeeiq6/logos_of_national_rugby_union_teams/#lightbox WARNING: naughty words and badly misunderstood context See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Well, a wins a win. Nick W and Natho sit down to review the Wallabies tense 19-15 win over the Brave Blossoms to kick off the Spring Tour. WARNING: naughty wordsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Australian domestic season is done for the year, and what a weekend it was! Super Rugby AUS comes to a thrilling end, Australia U18s clean sweep New Zealand, Australian Schoolboys cleansweep Fiji - and the future is bright. Nick W, Nath and Nick H discuss - and maybe talk about another Bledisloe match too. WARNING: a few naughty words be said. We were depressed, be happy you're getting a pod at all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Did Andrea strike again? Nick H (and Dougie), Nick W and Nath give their thoughts on the Wallabies' close loss to the All Blacks at Eden Park, and what things look like ahead for Perth. Also, the sound quality is quite variable for this one. Apologies, blame Hartman's echoing phone. WARNING: a few shtss are said oh no naughty stop us Buy stuff from our sponsor – Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
So we're sad. First of two instant reactions of the day, Nick W and Nick H give their thoughts on a controversial afternoon in the sun in Sydney, as the Pumas claim victory over the Wallabies. WARNING: a few naughty words Buy stuff from our sponsor – Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Wallabies waited until the death, but they prevailed against a strong Pumas side in Townsville. Nick W, Nath and Zach discuss the result. Buy stuff from our sponsor – Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lions series is done and dusted, and Australian rugby takes a collective breath before the start of the Rugby Championship. To round off our Lions coverage, the GAGR pods merge one more time as Nick W from The Dropped Kick-Off and Happy and Sully from Talking Teams discuss the series as a whole. OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 (Seriously, we’ve tried their grog, it’s quality).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Finally, a win! The Wallabies get the last laugh, winning in Sydney - so Nick W, Nathan, Lachie from Scrumbags, Finn Morton, Zach - and a few more folks at the RA afterparty - give their thoughts on the final match of the series. WARNING: beers and naughty words. Scrumbags Rugby Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ymwj43CRIvnzNP7xZlcHB?si=df6d1fad394f4bcb Finn Morton Sports: https://www.tiktok.com/@finnmortonsports OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 (Seriously, we've tried their grog, it's quality).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lions are still unbeaten - but only just! Did First Nations Pasifika XV just give the Wallabies in the stands the key to defeat the visitors? Nick W, Natho, new guest Zach and Lachie from Scrumbags Rugby Podcast discuss. WARNING: beers and naughty words and opinions, oh my! Scrumbags Rugby Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ymwj43CRIvnzNP7xZlcHB?si=df6d1fad394f4bcb OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 (Seriously, we've tried their grog, it's quality).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The first Test is out of the way - and there is plenty to be worried about... but sorta maybe plenty to like? - as the Wallabies went down 27-19 to the British & Irish Lions. Nick W, Natho and Nick H discuss live from Suncorp Stadium. WARNING: Drunk Hartman alert. OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 (Seriously, we’ve tried their grog, it’s quality).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The first Test gets ever closer, as the Lions exorcise their Canberra demons with a 36-24 win over a determined ACT Brumbies side. Natho and Nick W chew the fat in their usual instant reaction - plus also discuss the upcoming AUNZ fixture. WARNING: naughty words, casual workplace abuse and questionable audio recorded in a car. OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 (Seriously, we’ve tried their grog, it’s quality).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Well, that was a weekend and a half! The Waratahs surprised us all going down to the Lions and the Wallabies nearly went one step further in Newcastle against Fiji. What do you get when five drunk men talk rugby in a gay bar? Nick H, Nick W, Nath and Dylan meet at Bernie's Bar in Newcastle to discuss both games in a monster reaction, and are joined by RugbyPass' own Finn Morton as we approach the halfway point of the Lions tour. WARNING: Beers + rugby opinions in a quality LGBTQA+ bar + Kink Cinema + very strong coarse language = a good time Finn Morton: https://www.rugbypass.com/contributors/finn-morton/ OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 (Seriously, we’ve tried their grog, it’s quality).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
So, the score was ugly... but did the Queensland Reds just show the Wallabies a potential way to defeat this imposing Lions side? Nick W and Natho sit to discuss the Reds 52-12 loss to the Lions - and are joined by fellow pigeon and Scrumbags' own Lachie Grey. WARNING: a ripper belch and some swearing. Scrumbags Rugby Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ymwj43CRIvnzNP7xZlcHB?si=df6d1fad394f4bcb OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 (Seriously, we've tried their grog, it's quality).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lions are here - and are back in style, demolishing the Force 54-7 in Perth. Nick W and Natho are on tour, and give you their instant reaction from the result in the West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our final episode of Series 7 - and the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season. Nick H and Nick W sit down to review the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season, and ask a basic question: did the Australian sides improve compared to last year? We also discuss the newly announced Super Rugby AUS competition, set to kick off in September. WARNING: brutally low quality opinions and frustrated f-bombs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The last team is left standing... and it's the Brumbies again. Nick W and Natho discuss the Super Rugby Pacific finals, the Reds season - and look ahead to a crunch match in Hamilton. WARNING: There is no swearing in this podcast. I know. The f--k?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Finals are nearly upon us! The DKO founders Nick W and Nick H take centre stage this week to see what we think finals are going to look like - with a bit of Wallaroos and extra news thrown in for good measure. WARNING: spicy words and hot takesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Big news! The inmates are taking over the Asylum, with Nick W officially joining Natho to continue the GAGR infiltration of Rugby Australia. Oh, and Les Kiss has been announced as Wallabies coach. Nick H, Nick W and Natho discuss. WARNING: you think we'd be a normal pod with more of us in the RA building?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When the Brumby supporter is late, the Tahs supporters play. Nick H, Natho and a late Nick W discuss the latest round of Super Rugby, the Tahs winning Super Rugby Women's, and more. WARNING: big boi words included.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're back after two weeks, and after going 10-0 in his head-to-head with Nick W, Nathan Williamson exposes himself in a cutt-throat episode of the pod. Oh yeah, and we talk about how good Super Rugby has been. WARNING: swear words, adult content and sore losers present in the episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.