This week James Graham is joined by his former english teammate Blake Austin. Blake reflects on his incredible footy career, talks buying his parents a house at 10 years old, representing England & what he is up to now!
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0:00 “Life’s Never Been So Good In Retirement”
17:24 What’s Blake Up To In Retirement?
31:38 Growing Up In Western Sydney
46:05 Footy Show Winner: Buying His Parents A House At 10-Years Old
52:43 Bizarre Superstitions In Rugby League
59:40 NRL Career
1:04:00 Super League Career
1:15:27 Representing England
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A Cult Hero: Blake Austin

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James Graham teams up with Charlie White to discuss concerns about Hynes' calf, the potential dominance of Reece Walsh in the series, whether the Origin series requires restructuring, Jimmy clarifies his Benji Marshall comments, and we preview round 13!
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00:00 Benji’s Holiday
09:00 Madge Mountains Nicho Calf Watch
11:30 Matt Burton 18th Man Dramas!
15:00 Who Is Jimmy Liking For Game 1?
20:00 Why Walsh Can Dominate This Series
26:00 Does The Origin System Need A Revamp?
33:00 Who Are Penrith’s Biggest Contenders?
40:00 Round 13 Preview See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicho Calf Watch, Why This Can Be Walsh's Series, Benji Holiday-Gate & Round 13 Preview!

James Graham and Brandon Smith share their thoughts on the Origin teams for game 1. Jimmy explains why he isn't happy with Benji's mid-season holiday, while they discuss the Roosters' improved form & we recap all the action from round 12!
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Our Origin Teams Reaction, Benji's Mid Season Holiday & Round 12 Review!

This week James Graham is joined by his great mate & former teammate Jason Nightingale. Jason Nightingale talks his epic 2010 premiership win with the Dragons and his ride-or-die loyalty to the team throughout his entire career. He shares how the family-like atmosphere and unwavering support from fans kept him rooted in the Dragons' red and white jersey & the influence Wayne Bennett had on his career.
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0:00 Bulking Up
9:11 What’s Jason Up To These Days?
19:13 Growing Up In Aus & NZ
27:13 Winning The 2008 World Cup
40:16 Wayne Bennett
50:56 2010 Premiership Win
1:04:25 Can Wayne Work His Magic Again At Souths?
1:10:53 2018 NRL Season & Retirement
1:14:40 Being A One-Club Man
1:17:30 The 2024 Dragons
1:21:33 Gypsy Nickname
1:24:14 Benji Marshall
1:27:00 Jimmy’s Three Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Dragons Icon: Jason Nightingale

James Graham is in with Charlie White with plenty going on in the world of Rugby League. We talk the latest in the hunt for the new Eels coach, Jimmy explains how he was rejected by the Dragons for an assistant role, we talk the social media circus over the Roosters live stream, Jimmy picks his Origin teams & we preview every game of round 12!
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00:00 Jimmy’s magic round antics
04:30 We Were Wrong About Bennett & The Latest On Parramatta
20:45 James Grahams Coaching Sliding Doors Moment
27:45 Why The Roosters Video Is Nonsense
32:45 Jimmy’s NSW & QLD Teams For Game 1
40:20 Round 12 Preview See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Candidates For The Eels Job, Jimmy's Sliding Doors Moment, Origin Teams, Social Media Nonsense & Round 12 Preview!

James Graham is in with Brandon Smith to recap all the action from magic round. Before we get into that we have a special emergency podcast to talk Brad Arthur's sacking & why the red flags are everywhere in the sacking. We talk if Bennett could end up at Parra, talk Sharks premiership aspirations, latest on Munster's injury & we have the best thing that's ever happened on the Bye Round in our history.
00:00 Brad Arthur Sacked
20:00 Cheese Is In Magic Round Recap
32:00 Sharks Big Win
40:00 Cam Munster's Injury
46:00 Eels Slide
50:30 Warriors Upset Win
56:00 Were The Titans Dudded?
59:15 Friday Night Games
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A Cult Hero: Blake Austin

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