Australia's most successful sailor Matt Wearn won gold at the Tokyo Olympics, but instead of the traditional tattoo he decided to permanently etch his worst results on his skin. Here's why... Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Eagles skipper joins us live after his first game back against the Bombers. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Monument Sam Collins joins the boys this week and we go over all the pressing footy issues in AFL land. Plus the quiz is back, Hammer Ranks and BackChat backpage. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia's greatest ever hockey player joins Mark Foreman to talk about securing the Kookaburra's only Olympic gold medal, creating elite culture within the club and how the hell Australia can do it again. Introducing Path to Paris - our new mini-series hosted by Mark Foreman, all about Australian Olympians who have paved or are on the Path to Par…

Before 2004, the Kookaburras had never won an Olympic Gold medal. That was before Jamie Dwyer made history, with a golden goal in extra time at the Athens Olympics. Introducing Path to Paris - our new mini-series hosted by commentary royalty Mark Foreman, all about Australian Olympians on their Path to Paris 2024. Get bonus content on Patreon Hoste…

Introducing Path to Paris - our new mini-series hosted by commentary royalty Mark Foreman, all about Australian Olympians on their Path to Paris 2024. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Collingwood Magpies just came back from one of the biggest margin's ever. Comedian, and avid pies man Merrick Watts, joins the show to try and figure out how that just happened. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James O'Donnell. We are claiming him now as a future Jack Buckley medalist. We spoke to the gun Doggies defender about his wild story to the AFL and the Bulldogs back 6. We are finally testing the age old question: Who knows more about footy, Hammer or Schoey. We introduce the first round of the BackChat quiz. Plus the mighty Hammer ranks. Get bonu…

The Smiling assassin. One of the most beloved figures to ever play our game, and wow could he seriously play. With over 550 goals and 6 All Australians, Brad Johnson was much more than just a nice guy. We chat to him about being a life long Western Bulldog, being the spring board for the greatest mark of all time and watching his dogs finally win t…

It's like getting dunked on, but much, much worse. Australian football legend Brad Johnson speaks to BackChat about the time Gary Moorcroft took the greatest mark of all time on his shoulders. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a controversial weekend of key umpiring decisions, we asked our guy Dean Margetts to come in and help explain some of the calls. Hammer is fired up about some of the calls and has called in an emergency Hammer Ranks and we will review the Kings Birthday clash in full. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…

With Dan in Bali and Hammer having to leave to training, we thought this was a good opportunity for you to pick Schoeys brain about anything. Be sure to throw in your questions in the chat, best ones will be asked live. We have a BackChat sponsored athlete on the show today, the great Dougal Howard joins us and Hammer is going to attempt to set ano…

An up-and-coming Socceroo joins the boys on the podcast this week. Cam Burgess has had an incredible journey, from Scotland to Perth to representing Australia on the world stage. Cam shares his remarkable story of taking Ipswich Town from League 1 all the way to the Premier League this season. A Perth native, he's a talent to watch in the coming ye…

Defender Cam Burgess has seen Ipswich Town go from League One up to the Premier League. He chat's to BackChat about the wild scenes when the whistle blew and The Blues finally made it into the promised land. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a public holiday but of course BackChat is still in here grinding away to bring you the show you know and love. We have a chat with tribunal connoisseur David Zitta about his life in the media and covering every tribunal hearing known to man, we chat about the Harley Reid being tagged and his potential suspension and Schoey reads out some mean…

Will Schofield breaks down the biggest moments of the round so you know what just happened in the AFL. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"They're not going to pick him Mitch" - THE Mitch from the famous quote and the man who can break news like no other, Mitch Cleary chats to the boys about all the big issues in the AFL world. We go back and check our predictions from the start of the season - it's not pretty plus everyone's favourite segment HAMMER RANKS is back again for another w…

North Melbourne legend and elite defender; a perfect combination for BackChat. David King joins the boys to discuss his illustrious career which included Premierships, All Australian’s and some of the most iconic players of the 90’s. And of course we got some Mick Martyn stories out of him, what a wild time.. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on …

We bring in the former umpire Dean Margetts to ask the big questions about all these controversial umpiring decisions. Schoey gives us some analysis on the Freo Dockers Draw against Collingwood and the boys discuss what either WA team would need to give up to land Chad Warner. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …

One of our favourite defenders in the league joins us, Sam Taylor and wow he is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. The boys have selected their state of origin team using only dour defenders and we discuss the potential booing of Lachie Shultz in his first game back at Optus. Plus all the other elite Friday gear, Hammer Ranks, BackChat Back…

One of the greatest cricketing stories of our generation. Usman Khawaja has gone through the highs and lows in his cricketing life. From continually being dropped to winning the ICC Test player of the year, Usman’s story is one of perseverance, passion and pure determination. In our latest episode we see another side of Uzzie which Australia is yet…

One of the most spiteful moments of the Ashes rivalry came to head in the Lords long room. Hear Usman Khawaja's first hand account of the heated moment and the fallout from the incident. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the Eagles huge win v Melbourne we thought we would give Demons Nuffy Broden Kelly from Aunty Donna a buzz to chat about the game. We breakdown all the other big moments in the round including the Hawks shocking loss, The Rankine call and another celebrity has infiltrated a team song. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.co…

AFL and West Coast royalty on our latest episode. One of the classiest backman to ever play the game, David Wirrapanda comes into the studio for a catch-up. Hammer has been breaking records left, right and center but today he attempts one live on air. Plus, your favourite segments Hammer Ranks and BackChat Backpage return. Get bonus content on Patr…

Leigh Montagna; St. Kilda legend, up and coming commentator and Ross Lyon impersonator. Joey joins us this week on BackChat to chat about his incredible career, drawn Grand Finals and the struggles of finishing up before you’re ready. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

The Grand Final Draw. The Grand Final Replay. The only AFL moment that gives Leigh Montagna goosebumps. Hear these moments directly from the man who was on the ground, Leigh Montagna, in this highlight from our full chat! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

4 time Premiership coach, Hawks coach and Albo's best mate is live with us on today's show. Should the Prime Minister be allowed in the huddle? Is it a sacred space? Plus, a special Hammer ranks Monday edition and all the stuff you know and love. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

A club captain and a Brownlow medalist! What more do you want? Schoey is off doing his other job so we are going to chat with him live from Optus for a Dockers v Sydney preview. Plus, the best name in the game Shadeau Brain is debuting! WOW! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

You don't win 4 Premierships without having some amazing stories to tell. Hawthorn legend Jordan Lewis joins the boys to discuss his incredible career including playing with some of the games greats, being coached by Alastair Clarkson and the repercussions from that hectic knockout from Jarrod Harbrow. Articulate, intelligent and insightful, one of…

The Hawthorn three-peat. One of the greatest AFL dynasty's of all time. Jordan Lewis gives an in-depth breakdown of each Grand Final from 2013,14 and 15. What a team. What an interview. Full episodes out Wednesdays! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Dan has returned and he's weirdly now very pro AFL, not quite sure what happened when he was missing… We chat to a true dour defender, Lewis “THE PELICAN” Melican, plus we have physio Steve Gravina in to give us his expert opinion on the Eagles injuries overt the weekend. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …

We genuinely don’t know where Dan Const is, he hasn't been in all week and we are getting worried. After a massive week Hammer is back to respond to the media storm from his letter last week and Schoey's found the reason Brisbane are struggling in 2024. Plus, Hammer Ranks and a new segment; The BackChat Backpage. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted…

Not many players can say they played with the likes of Jason Akermanis, Scott West, Josh Kennedy and Will Schofield. Josh Carter is one of them. Amazing episode where Josh gives a raw account of being a young Indigenous player in the AFL, boxing with Barry Hall and a potential trade to Hawthorn. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See aca…

Josh Carter was hours away from joining Hawthorn just before their famous three-peat before Rocket Eade swopped in and made sure it didn't happen... Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Schoey first laid eyes on Josh Treacy he knew he was going to be a star. Now the Big Kahuna is dominating the Dockers forward line, we had a chat with him about life in WA and matching up on the game's best defenders. Dan puts on his tin foil hat and digs deep into the AFL conspiracy against The Eagles and the BackChat Breakdown is back for an…

From AFL superstars to Rockstars, Cal Kramer the lead singer of The Southern River Band joins us before he heads off on his European tour. He chats to us about his game plan about talking to Dua Lipa while on tour…Hammer Ranks is back again and this time we are counting down the most memorable AFL player endorsements and Schoey calls up Skeet to re…

Ohh boy, one of the most courageous players to ever play the game goes head to head with probably the most courageous podcast hosts in the game… Big Jon Brown tells us stories about the Brisbane dynasty, his thoughts on Backmen and the time he nearly got signed to Hawthorn. Enjoy the gravelly tones of the AFL great. Get bonus content on Patreon Hos…

Jonathan Brown had a front row seat to some of the games greatest ever players... But who is the best he has ever seen? There is a certain West Coast Eagles and Carlton Player who stands above the rest… Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RED DOG. Big fan podcast Mason Redman calls into the studio and tells the boys about his lifelong goal to win the BackChat Backman of the year. We also ask him about that Sam Draper having a nap on the field, finding Jake Stringer in the backline and him timing showers. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

We are still unsure what happened on the weekend... Hear the full Derby wrap-up from Schoey, Hammer and nuffie Dan on today's episode. Dan is absolutely flying. We also have one of the most exciting defenders in the league, Mason “RED DOG” Redman who reveals he loves BackChat and has dreams of winning the Jack Buckley medal. Get bonus content on Pa…

MOOSE. One of the most in-form players in the AFL joins the boys to chat about Fremantle’s start to the season and how he is bathing every forward that comes close to him. Hammer Ranks is back for another week and we go into the archives to relive some of the best derby stories told by Shaun McManus and Matthew Pavlich. Get bonus content on Patreon…

BACK PIKE, DRINK WHAT YOU LIKE. You've heard it before but why is the Wizard so clutch in the last? Hear it straight from the horses mouth (pun intended) plus the man tells us some of his great wins throughout an epic career. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

William Pikes considers his win at the Railway Stakes on the back of Elite Belle his best ever... Find out why here! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After dual West Coast Eagles W's we chat two a couple of guns to talk about how good winning feels. From elation to heartbreak, we discuss the Dockers loss and Schoey reveals what it's like when a coach gives the team a public spray. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Before his rare appearance next week at our BackChat Ale release live show, the boys catch up with West Coast Eagles legend, Josh Kennedy, to chat about intense training drills with Schoey and his current footy career. Hammer's bringing something incredible to Hammer Ranks & we do some more in-depth analysis on the games coming this weekend. Get bo…

The West Coast Fever are about to kick off their season so we thought we would get some of their superstars in for a chat. New recruit & England captain Fran Williams & Australian Diamond World Cup winner Sunday Aryang join us to chat about the highs and lows of their careers, representing their countries and having the best supporter base in the g…

West Coast Fever players Sunday Aryang & Fran Williams join the podcast and tell us how excited they are to be back playing games in front of the green army and Sunday explains the atmosphere inside RAC arena during that 2022 Grand Final. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

We get in the big guns to breakdown THAT Fremantle umpiring decision. Dean Margetts will join the boys to give his take on the turmoil. But wait, there's more....Brisbane skipper Harris Andrews was gracious enough to give us some of his time, turns out he is a HUGE BackChat fan. Real recognizes real. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. Se…

One of our biggest shows yet. What do Eddie Betts, Jason Dunstall, Leigh Montagna, Jordan Lewis and David King all have in common? Well, apart from being AFL stars, they are all on our special Gather Round live show! It's the next best thing to being in Adelaide. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…

Part one of our Adam Gilchrist chat was one of our greatest episodes ever. Well, prepare yourself for Part two. Wild Shane Warne stories, the unglamorous world of video game commentary and playing in one of the greatest ever Australian national sides. Just some of the stuff you will hear in part two of BackChat with Adam Gilchrist. Get bonus conten…