Back Pocket Banter

The boys are back with a massive episode 74 of the Back Pocket Banter podcast. Hosts Connor and Blair caught up with former Seymour local and Victorian Aussie rules talent, Hudson Kaak who made the move to Oklahoma State University to be a punter for the Cowboys' College football team.

Hudson was previously a highly touted junior footballer representing Vic Country, Murray Bushrangers and training with Richmond VFL. However facing injury after injury prevented him from reaching his full potential and instead opened a door to a whole new opportunity in a different country playing American Football.

The boys chat about his early aspirations to be drafted, kicking BAGS for the Bushies, a TikTok which blew up and got his kicking ability recognised by ProKick Australia. As well as playing with Alex Rance at Seymour and chatting with Mason Cox on the phone about the move to Oklahoma.

Huddo runs us through his college experience, from his prior limited knowledge of the game, to playing in front of 100 THOUSAND people, getting heckled by rival crowds for being Aussie and some crazy post-game celebrations drawing comparisons to Buddy's 1000th.

All this in his freshman year, so he's just getting started. Can't wait to see where his career takes him. Thanks Huddo for coming on and all the best for the future. 🤝 🏈 🤩

Co-hosts Connor and Blair are back for the second episode of the year. The boys catch up and chat all things about the recent few months. The boys have both been overseas ✈️ and been covering plenty of sport while getting out and about around the big smoke .

They chat about Christmas period, seeing family, Blair’s unbeaten Boxing Day ton, Apollo Bay trip with the lads, their dismal cricket seasons which the fans are already familiar with due to the frequent posts.

They have yarns about a recent merch drop, Aus Open tennis, summer of cricket, their new cribs in Melbs 🏡 and Blair’s concussion struggles … plus heaps more.

All aboard the train, BPB is on for a massive year. Some massive guests coming soon. 🗓️🎙️

Connor and Blair ❤️💪

Yes Christmas has come early 🎁
Like mentioned previously, the mayor of Geelong, the saviour of Richmond city cricket club, the plane guy and one of the greatest men you will ever come across, Will Taylor joined Blair and Connor a few weeks ago for a huge episode 70 to finish 2023 in style.🎙️
They discuss a special interaction between @willl.taylor_ and @blairburns11 which essentially started it all and led to this episode and the flourishing relationship of the lads. 🔮
From discussing his content creating (shoutout to @ressiespodcast) 🎥 and how it began, his charity work for movember 👨🏽, Div 12 ressies ⛑️ , vids with ball magnets 🧲 and mispronouncing names with AFLW stars.
We take tails back to his footy days and discover his elite coaching prowess, taught our former guest @angus.hastie everything he knows at the @geelongwestgiants. Facing 160kmph in the nets wasn’t flash, but according to the man himself, self serve and cover drives are much better and complimentary coffee gets @virginaustralia home as the best airline in the business. ✈️
To the female supporters, he may not be 6ft tall, but he will take you the Sheffield shield for first date and that is more than a woman could ever ask for in our opinion 🏏 🥰💕

Blair and Connor caught up with one of St Kilda's latest draftees and an impressive young man in that. He is a speedy half-back and provides heaps of flair and agility. He is one hell of a baller too, loves a slog to cow corner and a bit of Drake as a pre-game pump up, we welcomed Angus Hastie for a huge episode 68. 🔴⚫️⚪️

We were fortunate enough to speak to Angus earlier this month. The young gun was since drafted to the Sainters with pick 33 of the national draft and will be a handy addition to the backline. 🏉

We chatted all things about his dream (now reality) to be drafted onto a list, his impressive form for Geelong Falcons and in the Under-18 Championships for Vic Country. Taking the piss with massive runs off half-back, getting DQ'd in the 20m sprint at the combine and his hope to chuck on some kegs prior to the 2024 season. Plus a helluva a lot more, bless your ears. It was a great chat and we at BPB cannot wait to see what this man can bring to the big time. ⚡️

Thanks for the ripper chat and congratulations Angus ❤️🎙

Blair and Connor are back with another massive episode and huge special guest for episode 67. He's etched into the Div 12 Ressies Hall of Fame, a TikTok sensation and well-known for producing funny content on his socials. The boys welcomed Jarra Davis.

The boys chatted all things discussing who is the funniest marmalade member, Div 12 ressies antics, chat about how he rose to social media fame. The lads speak about his roles at Producey and working closely with Dyl Buckley, running 130 laps of the MCG to watch the Pies secure premiership glory. Jarra also floats the possiblity of the BPB boys to join a goal kicking challenge in future.

He successfully faces the under pressure segment, find out his favourite beer and if pies or sausage rolls reign supreme.

The boys are back with a massive guest for episode 66. You have probably seen him on your tiktok and will one day see him on your tv, he is an aspiring actor, a social media sensation and doing incredible things in the mental health space partnered with @speak share to spread awareness and important messages through his popular platforms. Connor and Blair loved sitting down with the great man, Joey Woodley to get plenty of insights.

They speak about it all, from the hilarious skits and getting tiktok famous in covid, to his great football bloodlines and Joey opens up on his own journey with mental health. He faces the under pressure segment successfully and turns it back on the hosts asking them some questions at the end.

A massive thanks to Joey Woodley for giving up the time to have a chat and the boys can't wait to see him on Home and Away one day. xx

On the eve of the grand final, the boys are back for a big episode 65 with a special guest who has risen up the ranks in the media world to his current position with Seven News as a sports reporter. You've probably seen him on TV, they sat down and spoke with Mitch Cleary.

Mitch spoke to Connor and Blair about some of the biggest stories he broke as an AFL journalist, as well as starting out in the industry, giving plenty of tips that were incredibly valuable to the boys. Mitch also currently has his own podcast, Tradies Podcast with Sam McClure where they bring the latest inside trade news from the world of AFL. It was a ripper episode and a big thanks to Mitch for finding the time out of his busy schedule to come on and have a chat.

Stay tuned for more guests in a couple weeks' time, tell a friend, spread the word, buy a cord lid and go Lions. #BPB