It’s an away game for Bec this week as she heads Northside to Coburg, God's country, where Jack resides. The big talking point? Richmond’s AFLW Round 1 clash. The Tigers didn’t get the W, but Bec hit a career milestone - slotting not one, but TWO goals for the very first time in her 52-game career. From fullback to full forward, the unlikeliest of scorers found the sticks in the unlikeliest of ways, and she takes us inside what it felt like out on the ground and the cheeky line she delivered in the three quart time huddle. Plus, a roaming 'JA' conducts a post mortem with fans after the match.

With September looming, Jack and Bec turn their sights to the finals race across both codes - who’s pushing for the top 4 and who’s scrapping into the 8. Before pulling out the report cards and handing down a pass or fail grade to the teams already ruled out of finals contention.

And because it’s Amateur Hour, bias is not only allowed but encouraged. That means a little bit of extra airtime for the mighty Penrith Panthers and Sydney Roosters.

Credit to the third party audio we used: Richmond W Twitter (1:55), Mashd N Kutcher (19:14), Roo-king YouTube channel (25:45).

Another Origin series, another heartbreak for New South Wales. Jack and Bec break down what went wrong for the Blues yet again and why Queensland just seem to always get it right.

Then it's time to spotlight the first two rounds of NRLW action, with some early standouts already emerging. From there, Bec lifts the lid on AFLW pre-season life - from team goal-setting to the technology Richmond players use to elevate performance.

To wrap things up, Jack and Bec step outside their usual codes and into the world game, sharing their thoughts after catching Wrexham FC’s Aussie tour opener live.

Credit to the third party audio we used: National Rugby League (3:30), Carlton FC (32:48), Wrexham AFC (38:02).

A content bonus 'top 5 favourite movies' from Jack kickstarts the the latest Amateur Hour episode. Jack and Bec then unpack State of Origin Game II, where Queensland kept the series alive and set up a massive decider for Game III in Sydney. The rivalry is well and truly on.

With the NRLW Premiership season kicking off this weekend, it’s time for a 'set of six' as our hosts bring listeners up to speed on the competition and its stars.

Then the tough questions start flying, Bec asks Jack which NRL team has been the biggest disappointment of 2025 so far, before it's flipped for Bec’s take on the AFL’s most underwhelming side this season.

As both codes approach the pointy end of the year, the duo size up the genuine contenders for each comp and, just for something different, take a little detour to chat about a small-town Welsh club making headlines in Australia, Wrexham AFC. Listen now!

A historic moment in Amateur Hour history, we kick off with our first ever fan question and it’s a slippery one (literally). Jack checks in on how Bec and the Richmond AFLW squad are holding up during week four of the preseason grind, and lucky for the Tigers girls, Des Hasler drops by (briefly) with a motivational quote to help process the pain of that 2024 elimination final loss.

We dive into State of Origin I, unpack the plot lines, and look ahead to the key team changes for Game II. Jack and Bec also marvel at the tight NRL ladder, spotlighting the rise of the Canberra Raiders, before Jack delivers a heartfelt plea for the NRL to lift its game when it comes to getting fans through the gates.

Then it’s back to expansion talk. With Mal Meninga freshly announced as head coach of the Perth Bears ahead of their 2027 debut, but the question is: does Mal have enough aura for the job? Meanwhile, the AFL's 19th team sits delicately poised, as Tasmania’s team is rocked by political unrest.

There’s plenty to cover, and as always, plenty of opinions from your favourite footy nuffies.

Credit to the third party audio we used: National Rugby League (23:45), ABC Sport (31:22).

There’s nothing quite like State of Origin, with the intensity, the tribalism, and the history. This week on Amateur Hour, Jack and Bec dive headfirst into the fiercest rivalry in Australian sport. Whether you bleed Blue or Maroon, Origin just hits different.

Before they jump into all things Origin, the duo take stock of where things sit across both codes, breaking down the ladder movers and sliders as we approach the halfway mark for both competitions.

Then it’s time to dive into Origin fever, previewing Game I at Suncorp Stadium, running an eye over the men’s squads, and reflecting on a historic women’s State of Origin series that is delivering in a big way.From there, it gets personal as Jack and Bec share their all time Origin highs and lows, the moments burned into their memories, for better or worse, in the epic annual battle between New South Wales and Queensland.

Finally, the duo unpacks the expansion strategies of both codes, looking at what  new teams mean for the future of each game.

Credit to the third party audio we used: National Rugby League Women's (13:33), National Rugby League (40:09), Richmond Football Club (44:58), Fox League (50:05).

With over a month of footy now in the books, Jack and Bec run their eye over both the AFL and NRL ladders and spotlight the teams catching everyone's attention, some in a good way and others in a not so good way.

This week’s episode also reflects on the significance of Anzac Round. It is Bec's favourite day of the year by a country mile because it's an event unlike any other on the calendar with its powerful blend of commemoration, national pride and service with a side of sport.

From there, Jack and Bec dive into the Lachie Galvin contract saga at the Wests Tigers, before pondering if some of the golden oldies across both codes are secretly on a Benjamin Button program as they seem to be defying time and getting better every year. To wrap things up, they give you their tips for the traditional AFL and NRL Anzac Day clashes, and Jack has a bonus tip for anyone spinning coins in a game of Two Up this Anzac Day.

Credit to the third party audio we used: Collingwood Football Club (16:37), National Rugby League (15:21), Fox League (31:38).

What a wild start to the season it’s been! In this episode of Amateur Hour, Jack and Bec break down the biggest upsets across both codes and reminisce on some of their favourite upset victories, because let’s be honest, nothing in sport hits quite like an underdog win.

Then, we turn our attention to two teams on the rise: the resurgent Wests Tigers (NRL) and North Melbourne Kangaroos (AFL). After years in the cellar, are their long-suffering fans finally seeing a light at the end of the tunnel?

Jack takes a deep dive into Ricky Stuart’s coaching style: is his old-school intensity helping or hurting the Raiders, and is that what’s keeping him from being mentioned in the same echelon as Wayne Bennett, Craig Bellamy and Trent Robinson? Plus, we dissect some eyebrow raising comments from coaches about their own players early in the season.

It’s also crisis time for a couple of powerhouse clubs, the four-time NRL premiers are stuck at 1-3 and the Carlton Blues are desperate to recover from an 0-3 start. Which team needs to hit the panic button first?

We also explore how much home ground advantage and travel really matter in today’s game, discuss new league innovations like Magic Round and Gather Round, and wrap things up with some bold predictions for the next few rounds of footy.

Footy is back, and so are Jack and Bec with another episode of Amateur Hour! After declaring their personal biases, these footy nuffy's break down how both codes are kicking off their seasons. NRL’s Vegas spectacle vs. AFL’s Opening Round. What do these choices say about each sport, and who’s getting it right?

Plus, the stakes are high in 'It’s a Big Year For…,' where Jack and Bec pick the players, coaches, and teams under the most pressure heading into the new season. They also break down the must-watch matches across both codes that have them buzzing. And, of course, no pre-season episode is complete without bold predictions. Some that will make you fall off your seat, and others that are… well, let’s just say, a bit underwhelming.

Amateur Hour is usually all about the hottest issues and biggest talking points from Australia’s two biggest sporting codes, the NRL and AFL. And don’t worry, we’ll get to those. But for our very first episode, co-host Jack is shaking things up. Think of it like the NRL in Las Vegas or the AFL’s Opening Round, something a little different to kick things off.

Jack sits down for a one-on-one interview with his fellow co-host and Richmond Tigers AFLW inaugural player, Rebecca Miller.

In this episode, we dive into Bec’s journey as an athlete, one that in many ways, mirrors the rise of women’s sport across Australia. Jack asks some hard hitting questions, from the possibility of a code switch for the AFL defender to what life might look like after footy. Plus, he reveals the one ultimatum Bec has given him over their 10 year friendship.

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