Best Max Easton Podcasts (2024)

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PRL BOOK CLUB: Andrew Webster on The Wolf You Feed - Wayne Bennett: The Man, The Myth, The Mayhem 54:30

2M ago54:30

54:30

How on earth does someone stay vital in Rugby League over six decades? What drives a man to continue coaching at the top level at an age when everyone else has either been pensioned off or has had enough? Andrew Webster has written a splendid biography on Wayne Bennett that goes deep on one of Rugby League's most significant all-time figures. The W…

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PRL BOOK CLUB - Paradise Estate by Max Easton 41:06

6M ago41:06

41:06

Max Easton joins the pod to chat about his new novel Paradise Estate. A sequel to the Miles Franklin-nominated The Magpie Wing, Paradise Estate introduces us to a Hurlstone Park share house, including Rocco, who's making a late tilt at the Italian Rugby League World Cup squad. Like its predecessor, Paradise Estate is a brilliant Sydney snapshot, ch…

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Reboot episode - Professor Megan Davis on deep Rugby League connections and the Uluru Statement From the Heart 39:29

7M ago39:29

39:29

We revisit our November 2021 chat with Professor Megan Davis that hopefully provides a little space and clarity amongst all the Referendum campaign din. All of course wrapped in a loving Rugby League blanket. This is an edited version of the original, which can still be found in the feed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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PRL BOOK CLUB - Hope & Glory: Rugby League in Thatcher's Britain by Anthony Broxton 1:09:56

7M ago1:09:56

1:09:56

Anthony Broxton joins the pod to chat about his thoroughly excellent new book Hope & Glory: Rugby League in Thatcher's Britain. A turbulent period for the country meets an ambitious time for British Rugby League. How did it all come to be? And how can we make sense of it 30-40 years on? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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PRL 9 May 2023 - The Rules of Rugby League Engagement with Matt Cecchin 1:02:02

12M ago1:02:02

1:02:02

Former NRL referee Matt Cecchin joins us for a special Adjudication Edition of the PRL Podcast. Matt comes out of retirement to ref our specially convened match to help us better understand some of the grey areas of our great game. And in between rulings, Matt thoughtfully reflects on a storied career in the middle. The PRL Podcast takes full respo…

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PRL 29 March 2023 - William McInnes on Redcliffe and the Dolphins and what it all means 1:01:07

1y ago1:01:07

1:01:07

What does the Dolphins' entry into the NRL actually mean for the character and make-up of South-East Queensland Rugby League? Celebrated Australian author and actor, and Redcliffe Dolphins fan from way back, William McInnes gives us 110% and then some, as he reflects on his personal history with the Redcliffe region, the Dolphins and the old Brisba…

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Episode 7: Blooper episode/March Madness ft. Max McGrath 5:58

1y ago5:58

5:58

This episode is just bad but funny.

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Episode 6: Mashup of the World Baseball Classic and March Madness. 9:04

1y ago9:04

9:04

This might be our last episode, thank you everyone for watching us! Thank you! Note: We might have another episode:

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Episode 5: All about the college NIL-name, image and likeness. 8:26

1y ago8:26

8:26

Thank you Nick Porreca for emailing us back! This episode is one of the best.

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Episode 4: Arthurs Middle School basketball and March madness! 7:41

1y ago7:41

7:41

Talking with Mr.Lee (7th grade basketball coach) about the season and March madness.

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Episode 3: All about the NFL draft! 8:20

1y ago8:20

8:20

Featuring Blaine Herrell

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PRL BOOK CLUB - The Change Room by Matt Elliott 48:16

1y ago48:16

48:16

We're back for another year! And what better way to kick things off than with a chat with one of the most interesting Rugby League minds, Matt Elliott. We discuss some of the themes of his new book, The Change Room: Play The Game of Your Life and dip into some of his experiences from a lifetime in Rugby League, including some candid reflections fro…

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Episode 2: Intro to Daddy Hacks Podcasts! (This is the real intro) 0:48

1y ago0:48

0:48

We talked about why we did this podcast and what our podcast is about.

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Episode 1: Intro to Daddy hacks| Featuring Sam Skinner! 2:03

1y ago2:03

2:03

We have asked around 4 questions to our special and may be returning guest Sam Skinner.

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PRL 10 October 2022 - The Koori Knockout at 50, with Brad Cooke 45:13

1+ y ago45:13

45:13

Three years in the waiting, the 50th edition of the Koori Knockout has been run and won. Bidjigal man Brad Cooke joins us to discuss how it all went down. Plus we chat about how the Knockout continues to evolve, the social dividends it promotes, as well as Brad's memories of some of the all-time great Knockout moments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co…

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PRL 17 August 2022 - UK Rugby League in 2022: A Pulse Check with Anthony Broxton 1:05:50

1+ y ago1:05:50

1:05:50

It's high time we took the pulse of Rugby League in the UK. And who better to place two fingers to its wrist than UK Labour historian and Rugby League thinker, Anthony Broxton from Tides of History. We chat with Anthony about his latest piece, 'Does Rugby League have a gambling problem?', delve into deeper territory on the IMG-led future of the Bri…

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PRL 9 July 2022 - Sam Perry on The Bears 34:25

2y ago34:25

34:25

Grade Cricketer and North Sydney Bears lifer Sam Perry joins the pod to ruminate on the lot of Bears fans as the pendulum may be finally, possibly, potentially (don't shout it lest you jinx it!) swinging their way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By PRLSA

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PRL 9 June 2022 - Soft power, sports diplomacy and Rugby League in the Pacific with Hugh Piper 40:01

2y ago40:01

40:01

Foreign and public policy specialist, Hugh Piper takes us deep on soft power, sports diplomacy and the role Rugby League is playing and may play in Australia's foreign policy strategy in the Pacific, including through a potential PNG-based team in the National Rugby League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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PRL BOOK CLUB - Trevor Gibbons on Dave Hadfield and XIII Winters, XIII Worlds 56:26

2y ago56:26

56:26

Trevor Gibbons joins the pod to discuss the writing and legacy of Dave Hadfield, with a focus on the seminal essay collections, XIII Winters and XIII Worlds. Trevor warmly reflects on Dave the person, his influence on British Rugby League writing, as well as some of the escapades he and Dave shared around the world in the name of the thirteen-folk …

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PRL Book Club: THE MILK - A 40-Year Odyssey of Fandom for Rugby League's Great Enigma by Matt Cleary 37:43

2y ago37:43

37:43

For Sydney Rugby League fans, there's a bit of mystery and allure about the concept of a one-team-town. Like seriously, how does it work? THE MILK is a super new book that sneaks us a handy little glimpse into what it's like to follow one such team - the Canberra Raiders. But more than that, it's a fun ride through the history of a real community c…

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PRL 9 March 2022 - Rugby League for the senses with Alan Tongue 48:02

2y ago48:02

48:02

Raiders legend Alan Tongue joins the pod to talk us through the unsung senses of Rugby League - the stuff that can't penetrate our TV sets. Which smells dominate the dressing sheds, or at a scrum? What does it feel like to 'put on a good shot' or to succumb in a wrestle? And how common is the pre-game spew? Plus, Alan shares his experiences as a co…

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BHIV01: "I've Never Not Been Asked to Turn Down..." (An Interview with Clarke Blacker of Stick Men With Ray Guns) 1:36:37

2y ago1:36:37

1:36:37

In October of 2021, an email arrived in the Barely Human inbox titled 'Error Filled Podcast.' Normally we might have looked past it, mistakes being mistakes, except that it came from Clarke Blacker of Stick Men With Ray Guns: the band profiled as the Butthole Surfers' significantly more underground parallel in BH008. Clarke outlined a number of mis…

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PRL BOOK CLUB - Plum by Brendan Cowell 40:20

2+ y ago40:20

40:20

PLUM is a cracking new novel about the turbulent post-footy life of Rugby League superstar, Peter Lum. Author Brendan Cowell joins the pod to discuss the process of piecing Plum together and shares what he knows and what he's learnt about footy, fame, concussion, masculinity, the Shire, the Sharks, the Johns brothers' reading habits and much more. …

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PRL BOOK CLUB: Two Tribes - The untold story of rugby league's divided year and the birth of the NRL by Steve Mascord 51:35

2+ y ago51:35

51:35

Steve Mascord joins the pod to explain why he took it upon himself to bring back into focus the rollicking ride that was the 1997 Rugby League season in Australia. Armed with a thick wad of interviews with the most influential figures of the Super League era, Steve reflects on what it all meant then and what it all means now. How can we judge who w…

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PRL 14 December 2021 - Media training, Rugby League and the art of modern communication with Niav Owens 45:10

2+ y ago45:10

45:10

Sports broadcaster, journalist and media coach Niav Owens joins the pod to discuss how professional Rugby League players are preparing themselves to navigate the sprawling world of modern communication. What's involved in turning a shy suburban kid into a formidable sporting ambassador? How has media and communication training evolved with the time…

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PRL 17 November 2021 - Professor Megan Davis on deep Rugby League connections and the Uluru Statement From The Heart 1:02:14

2+ y ago1:02:14

1:02:14

Professor Megan Davis joins the pod to discuss the deep and fascinating connection between First Nations and Rugby League, why the Uluru Statement From the Heart matters and how Rugby League helps to bind our society. Plus, Megan gives us a glimpse into how things roll at the Australian Rugby League Commission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…

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PRL 15 October 2021 - Toulouse Olympique Cracks Super League!! With TOXIII CEO Cédric Garcia and Mike Rylance 50:31

2+ y ago50:31

50:31

Toulouse Olympique are officially a Super League club. And we have two guests to help us reflect on this sweet sounding sentence. Toulouse Olympique CEO Cédric Garcia joins us to chat about how it all unfolded, as well as the road ahead for the club. And the doyen of French Rugby League history and author of The Forbidden Game, Mike Rylance, helps …

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PRL 27 September 2021 - Lech Blaine on larrikinism, class, power and Rugby League 39:47

2+ y ago39:47

39:47

Author Lech Blaine joins the pod to chat about his Quarterly Essay 'Top Blokes - The Larrikin Myth, Class and Power', which surveys the changing nature of the Australian larrikin and how Rugby League is bearing witness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By PRLSA

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PRL Book Club - The Magpie Wing by Max Easton 36:35

2+ y ago36:35

36:35

The Magpie Wing is a wonderful new coming of age novel with Rugby League in its veins. Author Max Easton joins the pod to chat about the threads that connect south-west and inner western Sydney, the quandary that is the Wests Tigers, and a man called Tommy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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PRL 18 August 2021 - Love in the Time of Rugba with Steve Mascord 46:19

2+ y ago46:19

46:19

In a game of fighters, Steve Mascord has always been a Rugby League lover. But what happens when that love runs a little cold? What do we love when we love Rugby League and what's really happening when it's all getting a little rocky? Steve joins the pod to candidly reflect on his revolving relationship with the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…

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PRL 17 July 2021 - Gavin Willacy on battling COVID and looking ahead to RLWC2021 50:27

3y ago50:27

50:27

Gavin Willacy's past 10 months has mirrored somewhat the state of International Rugby League - an ongoing battle with COVID-19, and a hopeful look ahead towards the Rugby League World Cup on the horizon. The 'No Helmets Required' author joins the pod to share his experience with Long COVID and sticks around to chat about his thoughts on RLWC2021 - …

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PRL 13 July 2021 - The Six Again and Beyond with Jason Oliver 44:53

3y ago44:53

44:53

Rugby League analyst Jason Oliver joins the pod to go deep on the NRL's on-field traits and trends, including - you guessed it - the Six Again rule. How much of a difference is it making? What are the good teams doing to take advantage? And has it made the NRL more or less attractive? PLUS we discuss the role of the modern fullback and chat about t…

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PRL Book Club - Geoffrey Moorhouse's 'AT THE GEORGE And Other Essays on Rugby League' with Phil Caplan 1:21:19

3y ago1:21:19

1:21:19

Geoffrey Moorhouse's AT THE GEORGE And Other Essays on Rugby League is widely considered to be one of the best Rugby League books of all time. Rugby League author, publisher and connoisseur of the Rugby League written word, Phil Caplan joins us to reflect on why At The George is still so highly regarded, what lessons it can still teach us and what …

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PRL 17 May 2021 - Donald McRae on Rob and Lindsey Burrow 37:22

3y ago37:22

37:22

We're especially lucky to be joined by Donald McRae to chat about his magnificent recent article on the beautiful Rob and Lindsey Burrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By PRLSA

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PRL 10 May 2021 - Ross Peltier - Jamaican Reggae Warrior and Rugby League-Ballot Box Paradox 34:13

3y ago34:13

34:13

Ross Peltier has had a busy week. Just days after contesting his first election, Ross laced up his boots for his post-Covid return to Rugby League for Doncaster RLFC. Ross also kindly found the time to join the pod to chat politics, Rugby League and his unfinished business playing for his beloved Jamaica Reggae Warriors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.…

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PRL Book Club: Code Wars - The Battle for Fans, Dollars and Survival 1:11:24

3y ago1:11:24

1:11:24

So which football code is Australia's most popular - and why isn't it Rugby League?? 'Code Wars - The Battle for Fans, Dollars and Survival' is a fascinating examination of Australia's four-football-code landscape, and into the psyche of the nation. Author of 'Code Wars', Dr Hunter Fujak joins the pod to talk us through the past, present and potent…

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PRL 31 March 2021 - The Life and Times of Ian Roberts 1:03:54

3y ago1:03:54

1:03:54

The incomparable Ian Roberts joins the pod for a wide-ranging and candid chat about his life in Rugby League and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By PRLSA

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PRL 17 March 2021 - Mary Konstantopoulos - The Lady Who Leagues 45:54

3y ago45:54

45:54

Mary Konstantopoulos is The Lady Who (among other things) Leagues, and joins the pod to chat about the lie of the land for women in Rugby League in 2021. How did we get here? What can we do better in the future? And what has Mary's path taught her about the world in which we live? The state of the game for women in Australia is on the agenda. And t…

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PRL (VIRTUAL) ROAD TRIP of the French Elite One 1:33:59

3y ago1:33:59

1:33:59

You are invited on a (virtual) road trip around the grounds and towns of the French Elite One. Yes, it high time we focused on this storied Rugby League institution, so grab a seat as we cruise through the towns, cities and villages of the Elite One with our esteemed French Rugby League guides: Mike Rylance as our driving companion Pierre Carcau on…

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PRL 18 February 2021 - Rugby League and the Aboriginal experience with Dr Heidi Norman 56:28

3y ago56:28

56:28

Dr Heidi Norman joins the pod to give us a bit of a history lesson and help us better understand the societal factors behind some of the big milestones in Aboriginal Rugby League in NSW. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By PRLSA

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PRL 4 February 2021 - Jonathan Liew - Rugby League From The Outside Looking In 44:23

3y ago44:23

44:23

The Guardian's Jonathan Liew joins the pod from London to help us traverse the UK sporting landscape to try find Rugby League's place in it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By PRLSA

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PRL Doco Club: Once Were Lions with Tom Magnus 37:31

3+ y ago37:31

37:31

Once Were Lions is a fascinating behind-the-scenes documentary about the 2019 Great Britain Rugby League Lions tour of the Pacific. The film's Director, Tom Magnus joins the pod to give us a glimpse into how it all unfolded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By PRLSA

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PRL 11 November 2020: Bob Hunter - Toronto Wolfpack Chairman and CEO 34:45

3+ y ago34:45

34:45

Toronto Wolfpack Chairman and CEO Bob Hunter joins the pod to reflect on his time on the frontline of Rugby League's northern frontier. Growth, promotion, COVID, expulsion - Bob gives an honest account of where it went wrong and what could have been. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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PRL 8 November 2020: Mike Meehall Wood: International Rugby League and Private Equity - The Way Forward? 57:10

3+ y ago57:10

57:10

Journalist Mike Meehall Wood joins the pod to lay out the case for Private Equity to take International Rugby League to the next level, and to discuss the pros, cons, possibilities and barriers. Plus, how might a private equity investment work for the Super League? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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PRL 9 September 2020 - Sylvain Houles: My Best French XIII 48:15

3+ y ago48:15

48:15

Toulouse Olympique coach Sylvain Houles joins the pod to reflect on his life in French Rugby League - rising through the ranks, cracking Super League, representing the French national team and leaping into coaching. PLUS Sylvain shares his best French XIII from his lifetime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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PRL 22 August 2020 - Looking Back, Looking Forward: Rugby League at 125 with Professor Tony Collins 1:03:09

3+ y ago1:03:09

1:03:09

Rugby League is turning 125! So what can the last 125 years of Rugby League tell us about what we could expect in the next 125 years? Professor Tony Collins joins the pod to help us take on the impossible task of wondering aloud on what may (or may not) happen way down the track. That's right, it's an episode of pure (but hopefully informed) specul…

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PRL 17 August 2020 - The Art of Class War with Lech Blaine 38:57

3+ y ago38:57

38:57

Lech Blaine joins the pod to chat about his latest The Monthly essay, The Art of Class War, which tackles Rugby League's relationship with class in Australia, as well as the rise of Rugby League as a prized voting-bloc and what that means for the code's future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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PRL 1 August 2020 - The Jamaican Rugby League experience with Romeo Monteith 55:30

3+ y ago55:30

55:30

Romeo Monteith joins the pod to give us a glimpse into the Jamaican Rugby League experience. From early days learning the game off VHS, to State of Origin Jamaica-style, Romeo steps us through the long winding road that ultimately led to glorious Rugby League World Cup qualification. Plus, Romeo explains how the Reggae Warriors will be preparing fo…

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PRL 25 July 2020 - Wolfpack Backchat - The word from downtown Toronto with Bryan Thiel 46:58

4y ago46:58

46:58

The Wolfpack are down, but are they out? Canadian broadcaster and reporter Bryan Thiel gives us the view from downtown Toronto. How did it come to this? Can something be salvaged from the 2020 ruins? Plus Bryan gives us a glimpse into the Lamport experience, the challenges of winning over UK fans, and how Wolfpack fans have taken to Rugby League in…

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PRL 12 July 2020 - Georgia Hale: Richmond Rose, Kiwi Fern, Warrior, community worker and Young NZer of the Year 33:26

4y ago33:26

33:26

Richmond Rose, Kiwi Fern and NZ Warrior, Georgia Hale is our very special guest to chat all things Kiwi Ferns; from debuting as a 19 year-old, to the 2019 World Cup Nines triumph and the challenge of wresting the 13s mantle from the Jillaroos. Georgia also gives us a glimpse into what it's like being named Young New Zealander of the Year and the am…

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