<![CDATA[Talk of the Town Podcast]]>Talk of The Town (TOTT) is the weekly conversation you’d have with your mates — where sport is the beating heart of the show. AFL leads the charge and yes, we carry a clear Brisbane Lions bias (we won’t pretend otherwise). But if it’s happening anywhere across the sporting world, we’re talking about it.

Hosted by three brothers bringing energy, sharp takes and honest banter, TOTT keeps it structured, real and entertaining. Throughout the year we also drop special series covering the biggest sporting events — including our World Cup series Red, White and Roo.

If it’s worth debating, it’s Talk of The Town.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:21:25 GMTThu, 26 Feb 2026 02:55:36 GMT60Town Media<p><b>Talk of The Town (TOTT)</b> is the weekly conversation you’d have with your mates — where sport is the beating heart of the show. AFL leads the charge and yes, we carry a clear Brisbane Lions bias (we won’t pretend otherwise). But if it’s happening anywhere across the sporting world, we’re talking about it.</p><p>Hosted by three brothers bringing energy, sharp takes and honest banter, TOTT keeps it structured, real and entertaining. Throughout the year we also drop special series covering the biggest sporting events — including our World Cup series <i>Red, White and Roo</i>.</p><p>If it’s worth debating, it’s Talk of The Town.</p>episodicTown Mediacontact.townmedia@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Welcome to Rory's World]]>The boys are back — and this week, one man stole the show without even trying. With the 2026 Masters playing out in real time, Lachlan, Angus, and Harry record a chaotic, genuinely great episode across AFL Gather Round, a big NRL weekend, and a live leaderboard that kept interrupting the show.

Before footy, Lachlan resurfaces from best man duties at Buck's wedding — Crownies, a sneaky pool crash, and a Fortnite emote on the dance floor all feature. Then it's into Gather Round: Brisbane's gritty win over North, Collingwood's scoring drought and Craig McRae's future, the AFL's bungled last disposal rule, and whether Hawthorn are actually Brisbane's real challenger. NRL-wise, the Broncos go down 35-31 in a four-point derby thriller against the Cowboys. And after the episode wraps, Lachlan returns with a full post-mortem on Rory McIlroy becoming the fourth back-to-back Masters champion in history — and what it means for the GOAT conversation.

Welcome to Rory's World.

0:00 — Intro & Wedding Debrief

8:00 — Wasp Wars on the Farm

12:00 — AFL Gather Round Recap

35:00 — Michael Voss & Carlton's Future

47:00 — The Last Disposal Rule

52:00 — NRL: Broncos vs Cowboys

57:30 — Masters Predictions and Review — Rory McIlroy: Back-to-Back Masters Champion

]]>3fb9797d-54ee-4f42-b8db-5698fb47c751Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:20:38 GMT<p>The boys are back — and this week, one man stole the show without even trying. With the 2026 Masters playing out in real time, Lachlan, Angus, and Harry record a chaotic, genuinely great episode across AFL Gather Round, a big NRL weekend, and a live leaderboard that kept interrupting the show.</p><p></p><p>Before footy, Lachlan resurfaces from best man duties at Buck's wedding — Crownies, a sneaky pool crash, and a Fortnite emote on the dance floor all feature. Then it's into Gather Round: Brisbane's gritty win over North, Collingwood's scoring drought and Craig McRae's future, the AFL's bungled last disposal rule, and whether Hawthorn are actually Brisbane's real challenger. NRL-wise, the Broncos go down 35-31 in a four-point derby thriller against the Cowboys. And after the episode wraps, Lachlan returns with a full post-mortem on Rory McIlroy becoming the fourth back-to-back Masters champion in history — and what it means for the GOAT conversation. </p><p></p><p>Welcome to Rory's World.</p><p></p><p>0:00 — Intro &amp; Wedding Debrief </p><p>8:00 — Wasp Wars on the Farm </p><p>12:00 — AFL Gather Round Recap </p><p>35:00 — Michael Voss &amp; Carlton's Future </p><p>47:00 — The Last Disposal Rule </p><p>52:00 — NRL: Broncos vs Cowboys </p><p>57:30 — Masters Predictions and Review — Rory McIlroy: Back-to-Back Masters Champion</p>no01:12:4118Welcome to Rory's Worldfull<![CDATA[A Tradition Unlike Any Other]]>The boys are back fresh from Easter weekend indulging ready to cover a HUGE weekend of sport but also look forward to an even bigger one ahead. Our favourite week, The Tradition Unlike Any Other as the great Jim Nantz would say. It's Masters Week! We are here to unpack our thoughts and of course go over the Lions win over the Pies and delve into all the storylines from across the weekend.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Easter Weekend
  • 10:04 Cricket Triumphs and Hilarious Anecdotes
  • 17:18 Lions' Performance and Collingwood's Challenges
  • 23:41 Suns' Struggles and Coaching Dilemmas
  • 34:07 Hawthorn's Epic Win and Easter Monday Football
  • 43:43 Epic AFL Rivalry: Geelong vs. Hawthorn
  • 50:01 Masters Week and The Masters App
  • 55:14 The Masters Menu and Aussie Masters chances
  • 01:01:48 What the boys would put on their Masters Menu
  • 01:10:33 AFL Rivalry: Hawthorn vs. Geelong
  • 01:16:05 AFL Grand Final Entertainment and Time Slot
  • 1:20:01 Town Files Coming, Call for your World Cup Rewind
]]>c62c83d9-d7f3-4f4e-94e4-ad8034dce748Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT<p>The boys are back fresh from Easter weekend indulging ready to cover a HUGE weekend of sport but also look forward to an even bigger one ahead. Our favourite week, The Tradition Unlike Any Other as the great Jim Nantz would say. It's Masters Week! We are here to unpack our thoughts and of course go over the Lions win over the Pies and delve into all the storylines from across the weekend.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Easter Weekend</li><li>10:04 Cricket Triumphs and Hilarious Anecdotes</li><li>17:18 Lions' Performance and Collingwood's Challenges</li><li>23:41 Suns' Struggles and Coaching Dilemmas</li><li>34:07 Hawthorn's Epic Win and Easter Monday Football</li><li>43:43 Epic AFL Rivalry: Geelong vs. Hawthorn</li><li>50:01 Masters Week and The Masters App</li><li>55:14 The Masters Menu and Aussie Masters chances</li><li>01:01:48 What the boys would put on their Masters Menu</li><li>01:10:33 AFL Rivalry: Hawthorn vs. Geelong</li><li>01:16:05 AFL Grand Final Entertainment and Time Slot</li><li>1:20:01 Town Files Coming, Call for your World Cup Rewind</li></ul>no01:22:2017A Tradition Unlike Any Otherfull<![CDATA[RWR - Our World Cup Journey Begins!]]>The journey of Red, White and Roo begins as Lachlan and Harry embark on the Socceroos' World Cup journey, analysing their preparations, performances, and the impact of key players. The excitement of the World Cup, the team's potential, and the complex decisions of players with dual eligibility are explored, setting the stage for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The conversation covers Italy's unexpected struggles in World Cup qualification, the Socceroos' World Cup group and prospects, the Roo Meter segment with World Cup predictions, sharing first World Cup memories, and a preview of the Red, White and Roo World Cup series. Please send in your earliest World Cup Memory to talkofthetown.pod@outlook or reach out to us on socials so yours can be read out on the show!

Takeaways

  • The impact Irankunda has on the Socceroos team
  • The potential and challenges of the Socceroos team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Italy's surprising World Cup qualification struggles
  • Insight into the Socceroos' World Cup group and prospects

Chapters

  • 00:00 The World Cup Journey Begins
  • 07:02 Cameroon and Curacao Friendlies Breakdown
  • 13:28 Volpato and Segecic Situations
  • 19:15 Potential of the Socceroos Team
  • 25:32 Popovic's Response to Volpato's Decision
  • 31:21 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
  • 36:21 Socceroos' World Cup Group and Prospects
  • 44:45 World Cup Rewind: First World Cup Memories
  • 56:52 Red, White and Roo: World Cup Series Preview
]]>6a5166f4-7e9e-448e-81a2-d1988b7d9caaThu, 02 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT<p>The journey of Red, White and Roo begins as Lachlan and Harry embark on the Socceroos' World Cup journey, analysing their preparations, performances, and the impact of key players. The excitement of the World Cup, the team's potential, and the complex decisions of players with dual eligibility are explored, setting the stage for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The conversation covers Italy's unexpected struggles in World Cup qualification, the Socceroos' World Cup group and prospects, the Roo Meter segment with World Cup predictions, sharing first World Cup memories, and a preview of the Red, White and Roo World Cup series. Please send in your earliest World Cup Memory to talkofthetown.pod@outlook or reach out to us on socials so yours can be read out on the show!</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>The impact Irankunda has on the Socceroos team</li><li>The potential and challenges of the Socceroos team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Italy's surprising World Cup qualification struggles</li><li>Insight into the Socceroos' World Cup group and prospects</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The World Cup Journey Begins</li><li>07:02 Cameroon and Curacao Friendlies Breakdown</li><li>13:28 Volpato and Segecic Situations</li><li>19:15 Potential of the Socceroos Team</li><li>25:32 Popovic's Response to Volpato's Decision</li><li>31:21 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers</li><li>36:21 Socceroos' World Cup Group and Prospects</li><li>44:45 World Cup Rewind: First World Cup Memories</li><li>56:52 Red, White and Roo: World Cup Series Preview</li></ul>no00:53:0011RWR - Our World Cup Journey Begins!full<![CDATA[From Fitzroy with Love]]>The boys are back for Episode 6, kicking things off with a new announcement — The Town Files is coming in the next few weeks, a mini-series where the lads interview each other so listeners can finally tell their voices apart. From there it's a catch-up on the week that was, including a rough run of gastro through the camp, Lachlan's Garmin saga taking a very satisfying turn, a weekend at the Bunya's with no service, and a deep dive into classic regional TV ads.

The AFL gets a full rundown — a look back at the Brisbane Lions' heritage Fitzroy jumper win over St Kilda, standout performances from Will Ashcroft and Jarrod Berry, and a heated debate around the Lions vs St Kilda draft and academy feud. The crew also discuss whether the AFL should bring back a proper heritage round for all clubs, and preview the big one — Lions vs Collingwood, with a food review in tow.

On the NRL front, the boys break down the Battle of Brisbane, Anthony Siebold's sacking at Manly, and a wild upset round across the competition. The crew also debut a brand new segment — The Stock Exchange — where they buy or sell on hot topics across sport including St Kilda's finals chances, England's 2027 Ashes hopes, the AFL competition gap, and whether Matt Ballin will end up coaching Manly.

The episode rounds out with cricket chat — England's Ashes review, the Gabba's uncertain future as a test cricket venue, and the new Brisbane stadium development, before a reminder that Red, White & Roo episode one drops Good Friday, April 3rd.



📍 Chapter Timings

Time Chapter
0:00 Welcome & Announcement: The Town Files Coming Soon
2:31 Week That Was — Gastro, Cold Change & Cross Country Carnival
4:51 Garmin Update — Brand Spanker on the Way
11:43 Weekend at the Bunnies & Classic Regional TV Ads
22:37 Brisbane Lions vs St Kilda — Game Recap
35:38 Lions Standouts — Will Ashcroft & Jarrod Berry
40:22 Heritage Round — Should the AFL Bring It Back?
45:01 Lions vs St Kilda Academy & Draft Feud
53:18 AFL Round Wrap & Lions vs Collingwood Preview
55:28 NRL — Battle of Brisbane & Broncos Update
57:53 Anthony Siebold Sacked at Manly
1:01:33 NRL Upset Round — Cowboys, Tigers & Panthers Heritage Jersey
1:03:44 Cricket — England Ashes Review & Bazball Debate
1:10:28 The Gabba's Future & New Brisbane Stadium
1:17:30 🆕 New Segment: The Stock Exchange
1:23:23 Stock Exchange — Matt Ballin to Coach Manly?
1:24:26 Stock Exchange — Is the AFL Competition Gap Growing?
1:27:27 Wrap Up & Red, White & Roo Drops April 3rd

]]>e0515a7e-aeb0-4183-ba21-424950bf8e0cSun, 29 Mar 2026 20:30:00 GMT<p>The boys are back for Episode 6, kicking things off with a new announcement — The Town Files is coming in the next few weeks, a mini-series where the lads interview each other so listeners can finally tell their voices apart. From there it's a catch-up on the week that was, including a rough run of gastro through the camp, Lachlan's Garmin saga taking a very satisfying turn, a weekend at the Bunya's with no service, and a deep dive into classic regional TV ads.<br /><br />The AFL gets a full rundown — a look back at the Brisbane Lions' heritage Fitzroy jumper win over St Kilda, standout performances from Will Ashcroft and Jarrod Berry, and a heated debate around the Lions vs St Kilda draft and academy feud. The crew also discuss whether the AFL should bring back a proper heritage round for all clubs, and preview the big one — Lions vs Collingwood, with a food review in tow.<br /><br />On the NRL front, the boys break down the Battle of Brisbane, Anthony Siebold's sacking at Manly, and a wild upset round across the competition. The crew also debut a brand new segment — The Stock Exchange — where they buy or sell on hot topics across sport including St Kilda's finals chances, England's 2027 Ashes hopes, the AFL competition gap, and whether Matt Ballin will end up coaching Manly.<br /><br />The episode rounds out with cricket chat — England's Ashes review, the Gabba's uncertain future as a test cricket venue, and the new Brisbane stadium development, before a reminder that Red, White &amp; Roo episode one drops Good Friday, April 3rd.<br /><br /><br /><br />📍 Chapter Timings<br /><br />Time Chapter <br />0:00 Welcome &amp; Announcement: The Town Files Coming Soon <br />2:31 Week That Was — Gastro, Cold Change &amp; Cross Country Carnival <br />4:51 Garmin Update — Brand Spanker on the Way <br />11:43 Weekend at the Bunnies &amp; Classic Regional TV Ads <br />22:37 Brisbane Lions vs St Kilda — Game Recap <br />35:38 Lions Standouts — Will Ashcroft &amp; Jarrod Berry <br />40:22 Heritage Round — Should the AFL Bring It Back? <br />45:01 Lions vs St Kilda Academy &amp; Draft Feud <br />53:18 AFL Round Wrap &amp; Lions vs Collingwood Preview <br />55:28 NRL — Battle of Brisbane &amp; Broncos Update <br />57:53 Anthony Siebold Sacked at Manly <br />1:01:33 NRL Upset Round — Cowboys, Tigers &amp; Panthers Heritage Jersey <br />1:03:44 Cricket — England Ashes Review &amp; Bazball Debate <br />1:10:28 The Gabba's Future &amp; New Brisbane Stadium <br />1:17:30 🆕 New Segment: The Stock Exchange <br />1:23:23 Stock Exchange — Matt Ballin to Coach Manly? <br />1:24:26 Stock Exchange — Is the AFL Competition Gap Growing? <br />1:27:27 Wrap Up &amp; Red, White &amp; Roo Drops April 3rd</p>no01:29:3516From Fitzroy with Lovefull<![CDATA[Give it a Spell Gorden]]>The boys are back for Episode 5, recording out of their brand new studio setup — mattresses on the walls, air con pumping, and a kitchen in the background. Before diving in, Harry and Lachlan drop a big announcement: Red, White & Roo!, a new Socceroos World Cup series launching April 3rd right here in the Talk of the Town feed. Whether you're a diehard football fan or a casual who tunes in every four years, they want to take you along for the ride.

Back to the week that was — Lachlan mourns the loss of his Garmin of four and a half years and, with it, a hard-earned 67-day step streak of 10,000 steps a day. The silver lining? A refurbished upgrade is on the way and the century streak is back in his sights. From there the lads get sidetracked into watch tans, clock drift in the D-Max, and the discipline of frontloading your daily steps.

The AFL round gets a full rundown — a cracking Hawthorn v Sydney opener, the Western Bulldogs' impressive 3-0 start, and a round-up of everything from the Dockers, Demons, Suns and Saints. The crew also gets stuck into the week's big talking point: is the AFL's 50m penalty rule too harsh, and should a 25m option exist for certain infringements?

Off the footy field, the boys weigh in on the Gorden Tallis and Broncos feud — and pull no punches. There's also a warm shout-out to Jonathan Brown's health recovery, cricket news with Brad Haddin taking the reins at the Sydney Sixers and NSW Blues, and a very relatable rant about fuel prices at the bowser.

The episode wraps up with an English Premier League deep dive — Arsenal's title charge, the chaos of the relegation battle involving Spurs, West Ham, Nottingham Forest and Leeds, and whether the Carabao Cup final can ignite the quadruple conversation.

Chapter Timings

| 0:00 | Welcome & New Studio Setup |
| 0:51 | 🚨 Announcement: Red, White & Roo — Socceroos World Cup Series (Drops April 3) |
| 4:52 | Week That Was — Losing the Garmin & the 67-Day Step Streak |
| 8:17 | New Garmin, Watch Tans & the Art of Wearing a Watch |
| 12:02 | AgriVision Media & Axe Throwing Work Dinner |
| 28:00 | How Were Our Weeks |
| 39:19 | NRL: Gorden Tallis vs. The Broncos |
| 43:12 | Shout Out to Jonathan Brown's Health Recovery |
| 46:41 | AFL Round Wrap — Hawthorn def. Sydney Swans |
| 52:46 | AFL Round Wrap — Western Bulldogs def. Adelaide (3-0 Start) |
| 55:37 | AFL Round Wrap — GWS vs. St Kilda, Dockers vs. Demons, Suns vs. Richmond |
| 59:34 | Fantasy AFL Drama |
| 1:00:05 | Brisbane Lions — Fitzroy Heritage Jumper & Preview vs. St Kilda |
| 1:03:34 | AFL Big Talking Point: The 50m Penalty Rule Debate |
| 1:12:18 | Cricket News — Brad Haddin Appointed Sydney Sixers & NSW Blues Coach |
| 1:17:35 | English Premier League — Title Race, Arsenal Chat & Set Piece Controversy |
| 1:19:09 | Fuel Prices & Cobb+Co Museum |
| 1:20:29 | EPL Continued — League Cup Final & Champions League |
| 1:22:00 | EPL Relegation Battle — Burnley, Wolves, West Ham, Spurs, Forest |
| 1:27:31 | Wrap Up & What's Coming Next Week |

]]>0f87c424-2dd4-464f-a346-27dd1e0886caSun, 22 Mar 2026 20:30:00 GMT<p>The boys are back for Episode 5, recording out of their brand new studio setup — mattresses on the walls, air con pumping, and a kitchen in the background. Before diving in, Harry and Lachlan drop a big announcement: Red, White &amp; Roo!, a new Socceroos World Cup series launching April 3rd right here in the Talk of the Town feed. Whether you're a diehard football fan or a casual who tunes in every four years, they want to take you along for the ride.<br /><br />Back to the week that was — Lachlan mourns the loss of his Garmin of four and a half years and, with it, a hard-earned 67-day step streak of 10,000 steps a day. The silver lining? A refurbished upgrade is on the way and the century streak is back in his sights. From there the lads get sidetracked into watch tans, clock drift in the D-Max, and the discipline of frontloading your daily steps.<br /><br />The AFL round gets a full rundown — a cracking Hawthorn v Sydney opener, the Western Bulldogs' impressive 3-0 start, and a round-up of everything from the Dockers, Demons, Suns and Saints. The crew also gets stuck into the week's big talking point: is the AFL's 50m penalty rule too harsh, and should a 25m option exist for certain infringements?<br /><br />Off the footy field, the boys weigh in on the Gorden Tallis and Broncos feud — and pull no punches. There's also a warm shout-out to Jonathan Brown's health recovery, cricket news with Brad Haddin taking the reins at the Sydney Sixers and NSW Blues, and a very relatable rant about fuel prices at the bowser.<br /><br />The episode wraps up with an English Premier League deep dive — Arsenal's title charge, the chaos of the relegation battle involving Spurs, West Ham, Nottingham Forest and Leeds, and whether the Carabao Cup final can ignite the quadruple conversation.<br /><br />Chapter Timings<br /><br />| 0:00 | Welcome &amp; New Studio Setup |<br />| 0:51 | 🚨 Announcement: Red, White &amp; Roo — Socceroos World Cup Series (Drops April 3) |<br />| 4:52 | Week That Was — Losing the Garmin &amp; the 67-Day Step Streak |<br />| 8:17 | New Garmin, Watch Tans &amp; the Art of Wearing a Watch |<br />| 12:02 | AgriVision Media &amp; Axe Throwing Work Dinner |<br />| 28:00 | How Were Our Weeks |<br />| 39:19 | NRL: Gorden Tallis vs. The Broncos |<br />| 43:12 | Shout Out to Jonathan Brown's Health Recovery |<br />| 46:41 | AFL Round Wrap — Hawthorn def. Sydney Swans |<br />| 52:46 | AFL Round Wrap — Western Bulldogs def. Adelaide (3-0 Start) |<br />| 55:37 | AFL Round Wrap — GWS vs. St Kilda, Dockers vs. Demons, Suns vs. Richmond |<br />| 59:34 | Fantasy AFL Drama |<br />| 1:00:05 | Brisbane Lions — Fitzroy Heritage Jumper &amp; Preview vs. St Kilda |<br />| 1:03:34 | AFL Big Talking Point: The 50m Penalty Rule Debate |<br />| 1:12:18 | Cricket News — Brad Haddin Appointed Sydney Sixers &amp; NSW Blues Coach |<br />| 1:17:35 | English Premier League — Title Race, Arsenal Chat &amp; Set Piece Controversy |<br />| 1:19:09 | Fuel Prices &amp; Cobb+Co Museum |<br />| 1:20:29 | EPL Continued — League Cup Final &amp; Champions League |<br />| 1:22:00 | EPL Relegation Battle — Burnley, Wolves, West Ham, Spurs, Forest |<br />| 1:27:31 | Wrap Up &amp; What's Coming Next Week |</p>no01:29:0715Give it a Spell Gordenfull<![CDATA[The Hangover (Premiership Edition)]]>Join Lachlan, Angus, and Harry as they discuss the weekend's sports action, including AFL results, footy controversies, and cricket updates, along with some humorous banter about family and sports gear.

  • AFL Round 1 reactions: Lions' tough loss, Collingwood's narrow win, and the rise of Essendon
  • Footy debates: Stand rule changes, player contract hotspots, and team performance analysis
  • Cricket: Vics Sheffield Shield final preview and players to watch
  • Rugby League insights: Broncos' inconsistent start and the importance of hunger in the sport
  • Fun stories: Kids' weekend antics, funny ads, and the legendary Buddy Franklin goal storm
  • Upcoming announcements: Exciting plans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and a special surprise


00:00 - Welcome and weekend recap
02:00 - AFL Round 1 highlights and surprises
12:00 - Defensive strategies and team performances
22:00 - Footy rule changes and referee insights
36:00 - Contract speculation and player loyalty debate
44:00 - Cricket Sheffield Shield preview and predictions
54:00 - Rugby league early season analysis
62:00 - Personal stories: Kids, ads, and legendary moments
64:00 - A very special teaser!

]]>35fed78f-acad-40de-90ea-9f1f129de08cSun, 15 Mar 2026 20:30:00 GMT<p>Join Lachlan, Angus, and Harry as they discuss the weekend's sports action, including AFL results, footy controversies, and cricket updates, along with some humorous banter about family and sports gear.</p><p></p><ul><li>AFL Round 1 reactions: Lions' tough loss, Collingwood's narrow win, and the rise of Essendon</li><li>Footy debates: Stand rule changes, player contract hotspots, and team performance analysis</li><li>Cricket: Vics Sheffield Shield final preview and players to watch</li><li>Rugby League insights: Broncos' inconsistent start and the importance of hunger in the sport</li><li>Fun stories: Kids' weekend antics, funny ads, and the legendary Buddy Franklin goal storm</li><li>Upcoming announcements: Exciting plans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and a special surprise</li></ul><h6></h6><p><br />00:00 - Welcome and weekend recap<br />02:00 - AFL Round 1 highlights and surprises<br />12:00 - Defensive strategies and team performances<br />22:00 - Footy rule changes and referee insights<br />36:00 - Contract speculation and player loyalty debate<br />44:00 - Cricket Sheffield Shield preview and predictions<br />54:00 - Rugby league early season analysis<br />62:00 - Personal stories: Kids, ads, and legendary moments<br />64:00 - A very special teaser!</p><h6></h6>no01:05:0414The Hangover (Premiership Edition)full<![CDATA[You don't win flags in March]]>The boys are back for Episode 3 of Talk of The Town, breaking down a massive night at the Gabba as the Brisbane Lions unveil the premiership flag to kick off the new AFL season. From the atmosphere inside the stadium to the big moments on the field, we dive into everything that made the opener such a huge occasion.

We chat through the Lions’ performance, key match moments, early-season storylines around the league, and some of the narratives starting to build across the AFL. Along the way we also get into the full Gabba experience — including a review of the stadium food — and discuss some of the broadcasters and commentary voices calling the game.

As always, the conversation branches out into broader footy chat, team discussions across the league, and plenty of the usual banter.

If you enjoy passionate AFL discussion with a strong Brisbane Lions flavour, this one’s for you.

0:00 Intro – Welcome Back to Talk of The Town

0:06 Lions Season Opener Reaction

6:55 The Gabba Experience & Game Atmosphere

11:04 Gabba Food Review

18:10 Key Moments From the Game

26:22 The Flag Unveiling at the Gabba

35:09 AFL Media Narratives & Early Season Storylines

44:01 Midfield Battles & Team Analysis

49:01 Great Broadcasters & Commentary Discussion

56:00 AFL Team Talk – Gold Coast, Carlton & More

1:05:00 General Footy

1:12:00 Wrap Up

]]>a6f54f76-9e11-46d6-b200-5468e9410f8dSun, 08 Mar 2026 19:30:00 GMT<p>The boys are back for Episode 3 of <i>Talk of The Town</i>, breaking down a massive night at the Gabba as the Brisbane Lions unveil the premiership flag to kick off the new AFL season. From the atmosphere inside the stadium to the big moments on the field, we dive into everything that made the opener such a huge occasion.</p><p>We chat through the Lions’ performance, key match moments, early-season storylines around the league, and some of the narratives starting to build across the AFL. Along the way we also get into the full Gabba experience — including a review of the stadium food — and discuss some of the broadcasters and commentary voices calling the game.</p><p>As always, the conversation branches out into broader footy chat, team discussions across the league, and plenty of the usual banter.</p><p>If you enjoy passionate AFL discussion with a strong Brisbane Lions flavour, this one’s for you.</p><p></p><p>0:00 Intro – Welcome Back to Talk of The Town</p><p>0:06 Lions Season Opener Reaction</p><p>6:55 The Gabba Experience &amp; Game Atmosphere</p><p>11:04 Gabba Food Review</p><p>18:10 Key Moments From the Game</p><p>26:22 The Flag Unveiling at the Gabba</p><p>35:09 AFL Media Narratives &amp; Early Season Storylines</p><p>44:01 Midfield Battles &amp; Team Analysis</p><p>49:01 Great Broadcasters &amp; Commentary Discussion</p><p>56:00 AFL Team Talk – Gold Coast, Carlton &amp; More</p><p>1:05:00 General Footy</p><p>1:12:00 Wrap Up</p>no01:14:5413You don't win flags in Marchfull<![CDATA[Viva Las Vegas Ft Gerard Sleba]]>In this episode of the Talk of the Town podcast, host Lachlan and co-hosts Angus and Harry welcome Cowboys number one fan Gerard, who shares his recent adventures in Las Vegas, including attending NRL games, interacting with Cowboys fans, and exploring the Grand Canyon. The conversation delves into the atmosphere of the NRL games held in Vegas, the local culture's reception of the event, and reflections on the future of rugby league in the United States. In this episode, the hosts delve into the upcoming NRL season, discussing predictions, bold forecasts, and key players to watch. They explore the cultural significance of the State of Origin and give their NRL 2026 season predictions.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

02:42 Gerry's Vegas Adventure

05:29 Cowboys Event and Fan Interaction

11:06 Las Vegas as a Tourist Destination

16:27 Experiences at the Grand Canyon and Shooting Range

21:45 NRL in Vegas: Local Interest and Atmosphere

24:35 Atmosphere of NRL Vegas

26:38 Challenges of Expanding Rugby League in the U.S.

27:44 Stadium Experience and Fan Interaction

29:55 Game Highlights and Memorable Moments

31:10 How much does it cost to go to NRL Vegas?

32:49 Future of Rugby League in International Markets

34:57 State of Origin: Vegas?

36:17 Season Predictions: Top Teams and Dark Horses

49:20 Sharks' Future and Key Players

51:42 Panthers' Resilience and Championship Aspirations

54:25 Coaches Under Pressure and Team Dynamics

57:16 Players Needing a Breakout Year

01:00:19 AFL Preview and Predictions

]]>6c35d0e5-5d21-433b-a462-e6f6830ff729Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:17:52 GMT<p>In this episode of the Talk of the Town podcast, host Lachlan and co-hosts Angus and Harry welcome Cowboys number one fan Gerard, who shares his recent adventures in Las Vegas, including attending NRL games, interacting with Cowboys fans, and exploring the Grand Canyon. The conversation delves into the atmosphere of the NRL games held in Vegas, the local culture's reception of the event, and reflections on the future of rugby league in the United States. In this episode, the hosts delve into the upcoming NRL season, discussing predictions, bold forecasts, and key players to watch. They explore the cultural significance of the State of Origin and give their NRL 2026 season predictions.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Chapters</b></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction</p><p>02:42 Gerry's Vegas Adventure</p><p>05:29 Cowboys Event and Fan Interaction</p><p>11:06 Las Vegas as a Tourist Destination</p><p>16:27 Experiences at the Grand Canyon and Shooting Range</p><p>21:45 NRL in Vegas: Local Interest and Atmosphere</p><p>24:35 Atmosphere of NRL Vegas</p><p>26:38 Challenges of Expanding Rugby League in the U.S.</p><p>27:44 Stadium Experience and Fan Interaction</p><p>29:55 Game Highlights and Memorable Moments</p><p>31:10 How much does it cost to go to NRL Vegas?</p><p>32:49 Future of Rugby League in International Markets</p><p>34:57 State of Origin: Vegas?</p><p>36:17 Season Predictions: Top Teams and Dark Horses</p><p>49:20 Sharks' Future and Key Players</p><p>51:42 Panthers' Resilience and Championship Aspirations</p><p>54:25 Coaches Under Pressure and Team Dynamics</p><p>57:16 Players Needing a Breakout Year</p><p>01:00:19 AFL Preview and Predictions</p>no01:21:1812Viva Las Vegas Ft Gerard Slebafull<![CDATA[The Creation of the Well Park Country Club]]>In the first Talk of the Town podcast episode, three brothers introduce the show and recount how they created a golf green at their farm after a Father’s Day weekend idea in early September, aiming to have it playable by Christmas. They describe sourcing turf from Jimboomba, hiring a rotary hoe, marking out a 72-square-metre green, tilling and leveling hard ground, cutting turf into sprigs, planting in quadrants under floodlights, fencing it off, and intensive watering. They cover early panic when the sprigs yellowed, the slow first month of growth, weed issues, and a late-November sand topdressing that improved smoothness, plus adding a flag, cup, and hole cutter. They also explain the “Well Park Country Club” name, logo, and merch, and note future weekly sport-focused episodes, next reviewing NRL Vegas with a mate.

00:00 Podcast Debut Begins
01:10 Why Build a Farm Green
02:24 Father’s Day Idea Spark
05:02 Handbrake vs Big Dreams
07:25 Urgency and Early Planning
09:22 Marking Out the Green
11:48 Turf and Rotary Booked
14:11 Friday Night Break Ground
17:54 Rocks, Tarps and Leveling
22:00 Quadrants Sprigging System
25:27 Late Night Fence and Water
28:53 Saturday Finish Line Push
32:53 Weekend Wrap and Footy
33:30 Exhausted After Turf Work
34:46 Watering Routine and Sprinkler Setup
35:10 Bailey Forgot to Water
36:32 Yellow Turf Panic Explained
38:24 Slow Growth and Daily Updates
40:09 Weeds and Maintenance Grind
41:25 Topdressing with Sand
43:31 Flags ,Cups and Deadline
46:08 Course Layout and Tee Boxes
48:22 Christmas Week Golf Fun
49:58 Merch and Logo Origin
56:19 Why the Green Matters
57:05 Build Tips and Takeaways
01:07:32 Wrapping Up and Next Pod

]]>3e33316d-3f30-4451-a0ca-8a89f2a29dceSun, 01 Mar 2026 05:07:09 GMT<p>In the first Talk of the Town podcast episode, three brothers introduce the show and recount how they created a golf green at their farm after a Father’s Day weekend idea in early September, aiming to have it playable by Christmas. They describe sourcing turf from Jimboomba, hiring a rotary hoe, marking out a 72-square-metre green, tilling and leveling hard ground, cutting turf into sprigs, planting in quadrants under floodlights, fencing it off, and intensive watering. They cover early panic when the sprigs yellowed, the slow first month of growth, weed issues, and a late-November sand topdressing that improved smoothness, plus adding a flag, cup, and hole cutter. They also explain the “Well Park Country Club” name, logo, and merch, and note future weekly sport-focused episodes, next reviewing NRL Vegas with a mate.<br /><br />00:00 Podcast Debut Begins<br />01:10 Why Build a Farm Green<br />02:24 Father’s Day Idea Spark<br />05:02 Handbrake vs Big Dreams<br />07:25 Urgency and Early Planning<br />09:22 Marking Out the Green<br />11:48 Turf and Rotary Booked<br />14:11 Friday Night Break Ground<br />17:54 Rocks, Tarps and Leveling<br />22:00 Quadrants Sprigging System<br />25:27 Late Night Fence and Water<br />28:53 Saturday Finish Line Push<br />32:53 Weekend Wrap and Footy<br />33:30 Exhausted After Turf Work<br />34:46 Watering Routine and Sprinkler Setup<br />35:10 Bailey Forgot to Water<br />36:32 Yellow Turf Panic Explained<br />38:24 Slow Growth and Daily Updates<br />40:09 Weeds and Maintenance Grind<br />41:25 Topdressing with Sand<br />43:31 Flags ,Cups and Deadline<br />46:08 Course Layout and Tee Boxes<br />48:22 Christmas Week Golf Fun<br />49:58 Merch and Logo Origin<br />56:19 Why the Green Matters<br />57:05 Build Tips and Takeaways<br />01:07:32 Wrapping Up and Next Pod</p>no01:08:5211The Creation of the Well Park Country Clubfull