Back Pocket Banter

By Blair and ConnorSports

Back Pocket Banter episodes

November 25, 2022 #54 - Jay Kennedy-Harris
The boys are back! Blair and Connor are back after a long hiatus. In this episode the lads talked to former Melbourne AFL player, Jay Kennedy-Harris. Jay played 39 games for the Dees and also played multiple acting roles in numerous Australian films and TV shows. They spoke about early life, how he got into acting and the road of highs and lows during his playing career. Through injuries and helping Melbourne build towards Premiership glory, to amateur golfing skills and funny draft stories, this episode had it all. Thanks so much to Jay for coming on. Cheers legends, get around it xxx

1 hr
November 20, 2022 #53 - The Year That Was
They're back baby, while it has been months since their last episode, Connor and Blair have come together to review the year that was 2022. Lots has happened since episode 52 was released, the boys are now veterans in the big smoke, year one of uni is complete, Blair is playing cricket down in Melbourne and has been frustrated with the events of La Nina restricting play, he is also now a married man with his lovely girlfriend, Jas. From concerts and ripping shirts off on stage at clubs, they discuss all the highs and lows (an expensive uber ride comes to mind) from the year. Welcome to season 3 of the poddy, hope you enjoy, it's a long episode but a classic at that. The Burns Brothers also have a few special guest episodes coming in the next few weeks that were recorded many months back. In episode 53, the lads discuss a little bit of sport from the recent T20 World Cup and touch on the AFL umpiring scandal which saw an umpire arrested for leaking Brownlow votes.

Enjoy this recap of the year and the start of season 3, plenty more where that came from.
Get around it and bless your ears xxxx
1 hr 9 min
December 06, 2021 #52 - Jordan McMahon
Episode 52 of the pod is out now and what a ripper chat it was. The boys caught up with former Western Bulldogs and Richmond running defender, Jordan McMahon. He played 148 AFL games, kicked 46 goals and is well known for kicking a clutch goal after the siren to win a game in 2009. We explore plenty, from being a top 10 pick in the draft to playing against Collingwood's reserves side with Alan Didak and future stars at the age of 16. Who could forget his goal after the siren to win the game against Melbourne, we explored all this and much more. It was an awesome chat and one we hope you enjoy as much as we did. A big thanks to Jordan for coming on. Get around it legends 🤙
1 hr 12 min
November 24, 2021 #51 - James McDonald
Episode 51 of the pod is out now and what a cracker this was, the boys caught up with former Melbourne captain prior to the AFL grand final, he is a 250 gamer and all round great bloke, James McDonald. Now living in the local area, he spent time at both Melbourne and GWS before making the move to the country. It was an insightful chat and one both Connor and Blair thoroughly enjoyed, stay tuned for another guest which will drop on Friday, stay safe.
38 min
October 28, 2021 #50 - Raise The Bat
Well here we are, Episode 50, the half century, we finally get to raise the bat and what a journey it has been. We reminisce on our journey, review the grand final and have plenty of other amusing banter.
We liken our journey to a unbeaten half century in cricket which has went a little bit like this...
When walking out to bat, both of us didn't know what to expect but had the goal of going on and building a strong innings. Like always, getting off the mark was tough and took a lot of patience but we placed a lot of value on our wicket and were determined to turn our start into a big score. We faced plenty of rocks early and struggled to get our supporters to back us in each week, but the support soon came in waves and gave us motivation to perform week in, week out. To hit 50* and raise the bat is something neither of us have ever done before and is an acheivement we are very proud of. We'd like to dedicate it to every single person who has listened, followed, liked and supported us over the past 18 months. We appreciate all of you out there and love hearing from you, we have big plans and aspirations for next year and while we will be leaving town, we won't be leaving your headphones just yet. With some red ink currently next to our names, we will push on towards the ton and are excited for the next chapter.
Thanks legends, stay tuned for plenty more to come xx
53 min
September 24, 2021 #49 - Ty Vickery
Episode 49 is out now. Connor and Blair had a great chat with former AFL footballer earlier in the season, Ty Vickery. He played 125 games across his time at Richmond and Hawthorn kicking 160 goals. The boys delve into being a top 10 draft pick and the pressure it carries, the special experience of playing with Coleraine, growing dreads as a youngster and he also runs us through the Sam Lloyd kick after the siren. A huge thankyou to Ty for coming on, was a ripper chat, if Max Gawn is your dad, give it a listen xx.
1 hr 2 min
September 16, 2021 #48 - Brad Hollis
Episode 48 is out now at long last and what a beauty this one is. If you were looking for some form of good energy to get you through your weekend or on your Monday morning as we approach the grand final, hit the link in bio and you've found that energy. Connor and Blair caught up with one of the most spiritual and all round great blokes you will meet, Brad Hollis. He is well known for his facebook page 'Yeh Goodboy Goodboy Good Footy Energies' which has around 75k followers as well as doing some comedy work on the side. We speak about some of our dreams, aspirations, the AFL players that give the greatest spiritual energies and some milky moustaches.
Get around it ya legends xx.
48 min
September 03, 2021 #47 - Tom Siegert (The Suburban Footballer)
Episode 47 out now. Connor and Blair caught up with Tom Siegert who is commonly known as The Suburban Footballer. He is a very funny man and has a heap of yarns and stories that will guarantee to give you a chuckle. From school exchanges learning nothing to chirping behind the goals all day with a slab of beers, there are some classics. You may have seen him on some Sportsbet ads or down at the local footy club warming the pine or mixing the cordial. He is a true legend, grab a copy of his book (LINK IN BIO) to read about all things local footy, you won't regret it. Thanks heaps for coming on Tommy.
https://suburbanfootballer.gumroad.com/?fbclid=IwAR3jTXZjyofGgGi5CqI4U5U8N-Dz6gALw_ogLoqjFTEDoT2-PNQ-W4pfxUQ#cdYuk
1 hr 3 min
August 28, 2021 #46 - Teague Train Turmoil
Connor and Blair are back chatting all things footy, with so much happening at the pointy end of the season, they discuss all their views on the finals series and tip the games, chat about the harsh treatment David Teague has received as well as selecting their own All-Australian sides from the 40 man squad. It is a long episode but an absolute cracker as they delve into all things sport.
If it can give somebody a smile or some enjoyment during thes hard times in lockdown, we are doing our job. Thanks legends.
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1 hr 13 min
August 12, 2021 #45 - Caden MacDonald
Episode 45 is out now and what a cracker it was. Connor and Blair were joined by well-known youtuber and media personality, Caden MacDonald. The boys chat all things for just over an hour from talking about how his media career started and working alongside the AFL to meet some of the best players in the competition to having a rough time ground announcing. We had a heap of fun in this episode, it was a ripper, a huge thanks to Cados for coming on to chat, get around it. 🎙🤙
1 hr 10 min

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Welcome to Back Pocket Banter, your go-to sports podcast where twin hosts Connor and Blair, bring you all the unheard stories from huge guests every Friday. Guests include your local heroes, media…