Six months ago, Carlton derailed our season in a 46-point Opening Round comeback that's haunted us all year long. Now, after the most turbulent season in recent memory, we've got the chance to make amends this Saturday in a Gabba elimination final. Is this the beginning of a month we'll never forget? Or do we stand on the precipice of more Septembe…

Our last final at the Gabba was against the Blues last September, and we had such a great time we've decided to put on an encore! Before we get there, though, our AFLW flag defence kicks off this Sunday with a Grand Final rematch against North Melbourne. Shannon Campbell joins us to preview a massive season ahead. Also this week: -We react to our f…

In 2024, we've gone from high hopes to rock bottom and all the way back again, only for Saturday's heartbreaking loss to Collingwood to send us crashing right back down to despair. This week, the rollercoaster ride of it all has us feeling a little sick, as a season of missed opportunities starts to slip away. We try to make sense of another fast s…

For the second time this year, GWS have crushed our spirits and put a significant dent in our premiership aspirations in what was an incredibly frustrating loss at the Gabba. Now, with a must-win clash against Collingwood back at the MCG looming, we're feeling both the pressure of a very tight ladder and the joy of very good news, as Levi Ashcroft …

A nearly perfect game against the Saints has taken us to nine in a row, on the cusp of doing something the Lions haven't done since the early 2000s by making it ten straight. The Giants have already crushed our spirits once in 2024 though, and a tough-fought win against the Hawks has them in good form for another attempt. On this week's episode, we…

With virtually no key defenders left and our seven-match winning streak at stake, we needed somebody to step up. And, despite a shaky start, we got exactly what we wished for, with Eric Hipwood holding down the fort against Ben King so that Cam Rayner, Lachie Neale and Dayne Zorko could help propel us to - amazingly - second place on the ladder. An…

All throughout the joys of our six-week-streak, we've been keeping an eye on this Swans matchup for a real litmus test on our 2024 chances. And now, following one of the more thrilling Lions wins of all time, the lid might be just about off. There's only one hitch in the plan - we mightn't have any key defenders left to get us through to September.…

It's been a long way back, but at long last we find ourselves back in the top four for the first time in 2024. And now, the greatest litmus test we could ask for awaits, with the ladder-leading Swans on their way to the Gabba, This week on the show, we talk through Charlie Cameron's suspension in real time, discuss the merits of Brain vs McKenna, a…

With five wins in a row, the 2024 redemption arc continues moving along! Now, a trip to Perth to take on the Eagles is our final hurdle before we get a crack at the ladder-leading Swans. We talk through the win over the Crows this week, discuss the possible replacements for Brandon Starcevich, and explore the possibility that Lachie Neale might jus…

Early in the fourth quarter against the Demons, the hope of recent weeks had turned into fear and despair once again, with a dominant Melbourne display threatening to steal our newfound momentum. But after two clutch goals from Kai Lohmann and Hugh McCluggage, the dream remains alive as we continue our climb up the ladder with a night none of us wi…

Suddenly, the season is alive again! Following an emphatic win over Port Adelaide, the mood amongst Lions fans is higher than it's been in a very long time. And it's about to get even higher, with Friday night's match against Melbourne likely to feature the long-awaited return of Will Ashcroft as we push forward in hope of the unlikeliest of premie…

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Season 2 Episode 1 | Welcome to the Sewing Seeds Podcast powered by Fashion X Faith with Nicole Mays Jackson. Sewing Seeds is back for season 2 and we are kicking it off big with fashion royalty, Ty Hunter! Join us as we explore the transformative journey of stepping into our true selves when we learn to let go, and let God. This conversation is a …

It's been a long way back from our 0-3 start, but we've finally evened the ledger at 6-6-1 after a (bizarrely) high-scoring win over the Saints. Now, with the home stretch of the season approaching and Will Ashcroft's return almost here, we preview the Lions' trip to Adelaide to take on a Port side just as hungry as we are with so much on the line.…

After a spluttering first half of the 2024 season, we headed in to our Round 13 match against the Bulldogs fearing the worst, expecting disappointment, and ready to write off the year entirely. Instead, the Lions delivered their best performance of the season so far, leaving the door to a miracle finals run at least slightly open. In this emergency…

After a brief reprieve from what has been a deeply disappointing season so far, we’re back for the second half of 2024 with just enough hope that a miracle could lie ahead. Now, a resurgent Bulldogs side are first up in an ominous second half of the year. Which Brisbane Lions side will show up on Friday night? Will our forward line finally start to…

This turbulent season has swung on us again, with a lifeless loss to the Hawks wrapping up the first half of the season and sending us into the bye full of concerns. This week on the podcast, we’ve got our full mid-season review. Who’s impressed? Who’s disappointed? And how are we going to salvage something from the season from here? Also this week…

We've got 163 reasons to be happy this week on the podcast, following the club's biggest ever win under Chris Fagan in a Richmond demolition. Now, all we need to do is break our Hawthorn hoodoo to hit the bye with the ledger squared and the season alive. This week, Bruce Reville joins the show to talk us through his first few games at AFL level, ho…

For the first time since 2009, Lions fans are living through the bizarre emotions of a draw. We're back to recap a thrilling contest in Adelaide that's left all of us a little unsure how to feel. And we look ahead to Richmond and Hawthorn contests that offer us the chance to square the ledger heading into the mid-season bye. Also this week: -Nostra…

With the pressure on and the criticism intensifying, the Lions needed everything to go right against the Suns. Instead, we were dealt one of the all-time horror injury runs, yet still somehow found a way to prevail in one of the bravest wins in recent Lions history. Now, we're counting the cost ahead of a clash against an equally-desperate Crows, w…

We headed to Canberra with high hopes of turning the season around, and instead find ourselves at the lowest ebb we've known as Lions fans for a very long time. This week on the podcast, we undertake a full autopsy of everything that went wrong against the Giants, and where things sit in the aftermath. Is there still hope for 2024? What about the b…

Welcome to the Sewing Seeds Podcast powered by Fashion X Faith with Nicole Mays Jackson. In this episode, Nicole chats with musical legend Angie Stone about her new single "Kiss You," her dream collaboration, and her latest tour. Connect with Nicole: IG: @NicoleMaysJackson IG: @SewingSeedsPod Web: https://NicoleMaysJackson.com YT: YouTube.com/@nico…

Welcome to the Sewing Seeds Podcast powered by Fashion X Faith with Nicole Mays Jackson. In this episode, Nicole chats with musician and recording artist Chris Weaver about his experience on NBC's the voice and working with coach Jennifer Hudson, his newly released EP 'Contemplation' and all that's coming up for this star. Connect with Nicole: IG: …

Welcome to the Sewing Seeds Podcast powered by Fashion X Faith with Nicole Mays Jackson. In this episode, Nicole sits down with Melody Shari of OWN's Love and Marriage Huntsville to discuss the upcoming season of the show, her recent tour, and her album. Connect with Nicole: IG: @NicoleMaysJackson IG: @SewingSeedsPod Web: https://NicoleMaysJackson.…

Welcome to the Sewing Seeds Podcast powered by Fashion X Fashion with Nicole Mays Jackson. In this episode, Nicole shares the importance of kingdom alignment in business, relationships and more with guest Lovely Metellus, owner of Truth in Love Cosmetics. Special thank you to Truth in Love Cosmetics for sponsoring this episode. Truth in Love Cosmet…

Welcome to the Sewing Seeds Podcast powered by Fashion X Faith with host Nicole Mays Jackson. In this episode, Nicole discusses all things fashion, faith, and friendship with her friend of over 14 years, Priscilla Francis. Special thank you to this episode's sponsor Truth in Love Cosmetics. Truth in Love Cosmetics are "cosmetics that uplift." Embra…

After the soaring highs of the Demons win, we've come crashing back to earth with a worrying loss against the Cats. With only a few days left until our ANZAC Day clash against the Giants, can we find what's needed to keep the 2024 season alive? Also this week: -Is the Darcy Gardiner forward experiment working? -Mike's thoughts on Chris Fagan's 2024…

It may have taken until mid-April, but the premiership campaign finally feels underway after a dominant Cam Rayner-led win over the Demons at the MCG. Less than 24 hours after the match, we're sitting down to bask in our first great win of 2024 and begin to look ahead to a massive Gabba clash against the Cats. Also this week: -The rundown on our wa…

It might've taken until April, but we're finally off the mark for the 2024 season with a commanding win over North Melbourne in Norwood. Now, we return to the MCG for the first time since last year's Grand Final with the chance to make a strong statement that we're still a genuine contender. Also this week: -Kai Lohmann finally gets (and takes) his…

We've lost three games in a row for the first time since 2019, and suddenly the panic level has risen a few notches. Following an Easter Thursday letdown, we do our best to assess how serious the situation is, what the root of the problems might be, and whether there's any hope left in the 2024 season.…

The stakes couldn't be higher for the Grand Final rematch, but not for the reasons we might've expected. Instead of a clash between two of the heavyweights of the competition, Thursday night's match has become a must-win game for both Brisbane and Collingwood just to keep the season alive. This week on the Roar Deal, we talk through the likely line…

It's hard to know what to be most upset about this week on the Roar Deal, with a second-straight loss to the Dockers compounded by a staggering state government stadium decision. Are we still hopeful for the Lions' 2024 campaign? What will Chris Fagan do from here? And will we be playing at the Gabba until it quite literally falls apart? Also this …

The first game of the season has broken our hearts again - this time though, with a serious long-term problem to solve. The pain of a 46-point turnaround is only the second biggest nightmare we're facing, with the news that Kiddy Coleman's season is over leaving all Lions fans down and deflated. This week, we talk through what went wrong against Ca…

After the longest summer of our footy lives, we're finally back where we belong, with the Opening Round clash against Carlton drawing closer by the day. And with the season back upon us, we've got a bumper episode to celebrate, with three guests joining us for the first time in Roar Deal history. Front Bar favourite Andy Maher gives us an insight i…

It may still be February, but the season is already less than two weeks away. This week on the podcast, we've got one practice match to review, one to preview, and an Opening Round fixture to start looking ahead to. Also this week: -Throwing around ideas for the next Roar Deal live podcast -Dom reignites the code wars -Where should the scrub turkey…

Chris Fagan joins us (and 150 others of the Roar Deal family) to look back on the pain of last year's Grand Final, talk through the highlights of his summer, and preview 2024. This conversation was recorded on Thursday February 15 at the Ron Hurley Theatre in Seven Hills.

Lost Anarchy's own MOJO DIABLO showed up for a great conversation. From his magazine "Lost Anarchy" to the Sunset Strip....the entertainment value is 2nd to none. Enjoy!By Marco Lesher

The intraclubs are upon us for another year, and so too are the major intraclub overreactions. Following last Friday's hitout, we talk through the unlikely Logan Morris & Darcy Gardiner forward combo, as well as the almost unbelievable sight in the B-team. Plus, we're only a few days away from our live podcast with Chris Fagan. What should we talk …

We're kicking February off in style - former player, assistant coach, and now parent of the club Adrian Fletcher joins the Roar Deal to reflect on Jaspa's debut season and talk through where the Lions can improve in 2024. Plus, we've got big news about a live podcast coming up with Chris Fagan!

One of my best friends on earth Musician/Comedian TAVANA joins us to talk about island life, the entertainment industry past, present and future, fatherhood and how to make it all work.....Enjoy!By Marco Lesher

The Roar Deal is back for the new year! With Round 1 rapidly approaching, there's plenty to cover off. On this week's agenda: -How the Lions are doing pre-season differently this year -The most in-depth preview of 2024 imaginable -What's going on with the Gabba? And much more!

Ty Dennis is a very talented drummer/musician and Im honored to have him stop by from a distance to discuss what its like being in a band with Rob Krieger from the Doors as well as shed some knowledge on todays music industry in general. Make sure to stick on through to THE END, pun intended, this was a great conversation!…

Actor, stuntman Tod Senofonte shares his experiences through the Hollywood maze both on and off set, the price of chasing the dream and the satisfaction of achievement through failure. Keep on trucking folks, enjoy!By Marco Lesher

For our final episode in 2023, the club's Chairman Andrew Wellington joins us in-studio for a comprehensive look at all the ups and downs of the year, and all the challenges and opportunities that lie on the road ahead. We talk through: -Andrew's background as a Lions fan -How the club will look to cope with the Gabba-less years -Where the search f…

2023 has been full of soaring highs and devastating lows for Lions fans, but it ends with Grand Final redemption in the sweetest of ways after a dominant comeback win over North Melbourne on the weekend. From the heroics of Dakota Davidson to the tenacity of Courtney Hodder, we review the club's second AFLW flag from all angles this week on the Roa…

One year ago we endured the first of two grand final heartbreaks. Now we've got our first shot at grand final redemption, with AFLW expert Gemma Bastiani joining us to preview the match against North from every angle. And with another men's draft done and dusted, the club's recruiting manager Steve Conole joins us to talk through the five new Lions…

For the first ever time, the Roar Deal podcast has gone international! Mike Whiting joins today's episode from Tokyo, as we look ahead to a shock prelim opponent this weekend in the AFLW, preview one of the smaller Lions AFL draft nights in recent memory, and look through the 2024 men's AFL fixture. And after putting it off for weeks, we finally ta…

We're into another prelim! The season that seemed over only two weeks ago is now just one win away from a shot at Grand Final redemption, following an extraordinary win over the Crows in Adelaide. Also, we chat to the club's former GM of Communications (and current holder of that title over at the Broncos) Steele Tallon, reflecting on his recollect…

It's our long-awaited Academy special! What were the origins of the Lions Academy, how is it performing today, and what could be possible going forward? Former Academy manager Luke Curran joins us in-studio for the full story on this often-misunderstood facet of the footy club. Plus, the women have bounced back from the disappointing loss to the Sa…

Brian Kusko is a reptile wrangler and fellow musician who brought some very interesting little friends of his on my show for everyone to learn about. I highly recommend you watch the full episode on YouTube. Special Guest IG: @briankusko Check out the link below for the full YouTube video: General Population with Marco Lesher and special guest Bria…