Cooper Hamilton joins Cados & Co for a conversation about his journey through footy, experiencing life inside the AFL system and building an identity beyond the game.We discuss the highs and pressures that come with professional football, becoming known for his personality and viral social media content, navigating uncertainty throughout a sporting career and what Cooper wants the next chapter of his life to look like.Subscribe for more conversations with some of the biggest and most interesting personalities across Australian sport, media and entertainment.

Cados & Co is back with another mini, this time with Tony joining Cados for a massive catch-up.

Tony talks about training for the Melbourne Marathon and somehow knocking out a casual 30km run, before the boys get into the world of HYROX and debate whether it actually counts as a sport.

Cados also breaks down his experience at the NFL’s huge Melbourne game at the MCG, from the atmosphere and entertainment to how the Americans completely transformed the stadium.

Plus, the boys react to Zak Butters heading to the Bulldogs, preview a massive weekend of AFL preliminary finals and make their early Grand Final predictions.

Tony makes his Cados & Co mini debut!

We break down a massive first-ever Wildcard Finals weekend, including Melbourne’s disappointing loss to Carlton, the Bulldogs’ thriller against Collingwood and whether Wildcard Weekend should become a permanent MCG event.

Cados also tells the painfully awkward story of accidentally criticizing Xavier Lindsay… to Xavier Lindsay’s mum, before chatting about filming with Kane Cornes and the growth of AFL fan content.

Plus, we go behind the scenes of the Legends Game, hanging around the rooms with the creators and AFL greats, the Shepmates and Marmalade getting amongst the action.

We finish with YouTube’s changes to how views are counted and what they could mean for creators.

This week on Cados & Co. Mini, Cados is joined by Terry Dehghani from Blue Abroad to preview the massive Melbourne vs Carlton Wildcard Final at the MCG.

With the Dees and Blues meeting in another huge final, Cados and Terry break down the matchup from both sides , Carlton’s incredible turnaround, Melbourne’s form heading into September, the key selection calls, injury concerns and the players who could decide the game.

They also revisit the recent history between the two clubs, discuss the nerves of finals week and give their predictions for what could be another classic decided by less than a kick.

Dees or Blues , who wins the Wildcard Final?

Blake Pavey joins Cados & Co for a yarn about travel nightmares to the world of TikTok and stand-up comedy.

We talk about Blake’s experiences travelling, the TikTok Awards, his connection to the Collingwood Football Club, and what it’s really like trying to make a career in stand-up comedy.

A funny and honest conversation covering footy, social media, comedy, travel disasters and plenty of stories along the way.

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Max Viney joins Cados & Co to chat about his journey through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, becoming a black belt, and how his experience on the mats has translated into the AFL.

Max has recently started working with AFL clubs to teach tackling, evasion and grappling techniques, developing new ways for players to win contests and stay on their feet.

We chat about what it really takes to become a Jiu-Jitsu black belt, the tackling and evasive techniques Max has created, how grappling can influence modern AFL, and of course, UFC and the world of MMA.

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Dos & Dan are back for another Cados & Co Mini.

This week, we unpack the aftermath of the Goal Recreation, whether it was the end of an era, and why Cados thinks he’s closer than ever to bringing big YouTube videos back consistently.

We also get into the reality of playing footy without filming it, Cados’ on-field meltdown after being tagged by a fan, the possibility of a “last dance” at Wattle Park, Dan’s insane blind-ranking challenge, Melbourne’s huge win over Fremantle, and whether the Demons are actually a legitimate finals threat.

Plus: the most painful blind ranking imaginable.

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Twistie3 joins Cados & Co for a proper trip down memory lane.

Dean and Caden first connected back in 2016, when AFL YouTube was still in its infancy. From AFL Live and AFL Evolution to footy vlogs, streaming and eventually making the jump into cricket content, Dean has been creating online for over a decade.

We chat about the early days of AFL YouTube, the games that helped shape the community, Dean's involvement with AFL Evolution, the infamous AFL 23 launch, transitioning from footy into cricket, the pressure of making content, and what it's like watching the sports creator landscape completely change around you.

Dan Allen is back for another DOS POD MINI!

This week we break down and review Spider-Man: Brand New Day news, Cados' appearance on Channel 9's Players, the surprisingly heated mouthguard hygiene debate, and the internet's latest obsession... Clicky Ponting.

Plus, plenty of laughs, random tangents and everything else you'd expect from a DOS POD MINI.

Jarra Davis joins Cados & Co to discuss how he became one of Australia's leading AFL content creators through data-driven analysis and unique storytelling.

We dive into his journey of testing different content ideas, building an audience around AFL analytics, what it's really like working within the AFL industry, and the evolving relationship between traditional football media and independent creators.

If you're passionate about AFL, content creation, or the future of sports media, this episode is packed with insights.