# **The Dad and Son Podcast – Episode: AFL, NBA, NBL, and Waffles (Not the Food!)**
🎙️ **Welcome to The Dad and Son Podcast!**
In this episode, Dad (Simon Devlin) and Son (Jack Devlin) are back after over a year-long break (do not fact-check that!). They dive into all things AFL, NBA, NBL, and WAFL while cracking jokes, making bold predictions, and, of course, disagreeing on a few things along the way.
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## **Episode Overview** 👀 **What You'll Hear in This Episode:** - AFL Round 1 review, shocking team performances, and Jack's tips for next round. - A deep dive into the struggles of the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. - The heartbreak of the Perth Wildcats' NBL semifinal exit—was it Bryce Cotton's last game? - WAFL season preview & why West Perth is the club to watch this season. - A discussion about *The Embassy*, a new hospitality venue in Perth that's a must-visit.
Let's jump into the details! 👇
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## **🕐 Episode Breakdown & Key Moments**
### **🏉 AFL Round 1 Recap & Jack's Predictions** *(02:25)* - Round 1 featured several blowouts, and West Australian teams struggled. - Simon lost a bet predicting Fremantle would win the premiership (🫣). - Harley Reid's dramatic flop moment—Jack found it hilarious. - A look forward to Round 2, including Jack's **AFL tips**: - Hawthorn over Carlton - Bulldogs over Collingwood - Adelaide over Essendon - Richmond over Port Adelaide - Geelong over St. Kilda - Brisbane to **destroy** West Coast - Melbourne over North Melbourne - Fremantle to bounce back against Sydney
💡 **Funniest Take:** *"How did we lose by 78 points?" - Jack on Fremantle's brutal loss to Geelong.*
⏩ *Jump to this segment:* [02:25]
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### **🏀 NBA: The Collapse of the Philadelphia 76ers** *(32:10)* - Simon and Jack crown the 76ers *"officially awful."* - Injuries plague Philly: Paul George (PG8 now?), Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey. - Simon thinks Philly should trade Embiid and Paul George—time for a rebuild? - Major NBA shocks: Luka Doncic TRADED to the Lakers?! 😱 - A surprising Western Conference leaderboard featuring OKC & Houston.
💡 **Hottest Take:** *"To watch Paul George now, you need to be under 8 years old because he's that bad."*
⏩ *Jump to this segment:* [32:10]
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### **🏀 NBL: The Perth Wildcats Heartbreak** *(42:30)* - Perth Wildcat's semifinal loss to Melbourne by **1 point**—Simon was there live. - **The big question:** Is Bryce Cotton leaving for Japan? 🤔 - Exciting new recruits like Elijah Pepper & Benny Henshall. *"We've got the makings for a great team!"* - Special Guest Alert: Jess (Wildcats insider) might be joining the show next episode! 🎤
💡 **Worst Moment:** *"I flew to Melbourne just to watch the Wildcats lose by a single point." - Simon*
⏩ *Jump to this segment:* [42:30]
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### **🏉 WAFL: West Perth Falcons Season Preview** *(55:00)* - West Perth Falcons gear up for another big season! - **Jack's new goal?** Get his schoolmates into the WAFL. - Simon joins the **West Perth Football Club board**—expect more insider updates on the team! - April 5th, first game: **West Perth vs. Swan Districts** 🔥
🚀 **Prediction?** West Perth is bringing home the flag this year!
⏩ *Jump to this segment:* [55:00]
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### **🍽️ The Embassy – Perth's Newest Dining Hotspot** *(1:02:45)* - Simon introduces **The Embassy**, a new restaurant & bar on Rockeby Road. - Chef **Charlie Vargas** serves up incredible dishes. - Jack's picks: **Petite filet steak, chocolate mousse, and crème brûlée.** 👌 - A special rooftop bar is coming soon!
📍 **Check it out:** [The Embassy by Devlin's – 87 Rockeby Road](#)
⏩ *Jump to this segment:* [1:02:45]
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## **🛠️ Resources & Mentions in This Episode** 🔗 **AFL Round 1 Highlights** – [Watch here](#) 🔗 **Harley Reid's viral flop moment** – [Watch here](#) 🔗 **NBA Standings & Trade News** – [Visit NBA.com](https://www.nba.com) 🔗 **Perth Wildcats News & Season Updates** – [Visit Here](#) 🔗 **West Perth Football Club Fixtures** – [Check them out](#) 🔗 **The Embassy by Devlin's** – [Learn More Here](#)
--- ## **📲 Stay Connected with The Dad and Son Podcast!** 💬 *What do you think of Jack's AFL tips? Who's winning the NBA title? Let us know!* 📩 Submit questions & topic suggestions: [Email us here](#) 📱 Follow us on our socials for updates & bonus clips: - [Instagram](#) - [Twitter](#) - [Facebook](#)
### **🎧 Listen, Subscribe & Share!** 🔊 Subscribe to **The Dad and Son Podcast** and never miss an episode: ✅ [Apple Podcasts](#) ✅ [Spotify](#) ✅ [Google Podcasts](#)
⭐ **Leave a review!** It helps us grow and keeps the Dad & Son banter alive.
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🎙️ **Thanks for tuning into this episode of The Dad and Son Podcast!** Come back next time for more sports talk, outrageous dad jokes, and maybe even some special guest appearances.
📅 **Next Episode:** *Will Bryce Cotton stay a Wildcat? Jess joins the show for exclusive insights!*
**Catch you next time!** 👋
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By Jack and Simon Devlin# **The Dad and Son Podcast – Episode: AFL, NBA, NBL, and Waffles (Not the Food!)**
🎙️ **Welcome to The Dad and Son Podcast!**
In this episode, Dad (Simon Devlin) and Son (Jack Devlin) are back after over a year-long break (do not fact-check that!). They dive into all things AFL, NBA, NBL, and WAFL while cracking jokes, making bold predictions, and, of course, disagreeing on a few things along the way.
---
## **Episode Overview** 👀 **What You'll Hear in This Episode:** - AFL Round 1 review, shocking team performances, and Jack's tips for next round. - A deep dive into the struggles of the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. - The heartbreak of the Perth Wildcats' NBL semifinal exit—was it Bryce Cotton's last game? - WAFL season preview & why West Perth is the club to watch this season. - A discussion about *The Embassy*, a new hospitality venue in Perth that's a must-visit.
Let's jump into the details! 👇
---
## **🕐 Episode Breakdown & Key Moments**
### **🏉 AFL Round 1 Recap & Jack's Predictions** *(02:25)* - Round 1 featured several blowouts, and West Australian teams struggled. - Simon lost a bet predicting Fremantle would win the premiership (🫣). - Harley Reid's dramatic flop moment—Jack found it hilarious. - A look forward to Round 2, including Jack's **AFL tips**: - Hawthorn over Carlton - Bulldogs over Collingwood - Adelaide over Essendon - Richmond over Port Adelaide - Geelong over St. Kilda - Brisbane to **destroy** West Coast - Melbourne over North Melbourne - Fremantle to bounce back against Sydney
💡 **Funniest Take:** *"How did we lose by 78 points?" - Jack on Fremantle's brutal loss to Geelong.*
⏩ *Jump to this segment:* [02:25]
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### **🏀 NBA: The Collapse of the Philadelphia 76ers** *(32:10)* - Simon and Jack crown the 76ers *"officially awful."* - Injuries plague Philly: Paul George (PG8 now?), Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey. - Simon thinks Philly should trade Embiid and Paul George—time for a rebuild? - Major NBA shocks: Luka Doncic TRADED to the Lakers?! 😱 - A surprising Western Conference leaderboard featuring OKC & Houston.
💡 **Hottest Take:** *"To watch Paul George now, you need to be under 8 years old because he's that bad."*
⏩ *Jump to this segment:* [32:10]
---
### **🏀 NBL: The Perth Wildcats Heartbreak** *(42:30)* - Perth Wildcat's semifinal loss to Melbourne by **1 point**—Simon was there live. - **The big question:** Is Bryce Cotton leaving for Japan? 🤔 - Exciting new recruits like Elijah Pepper & Benny Henshall. *"We've got the makings for a great team!"* - Special Guest Alert: Jess (Wildcats insider) might be joining the show next episode! 🎤
💡 **Worst Moment:** *"I flew to Melbourne just to watch the Wildcats lose by a single point." - Simon*
⏩ *Jump to this segment:* [42:30]
---
### **🏉 WAFL: West Perth Falcons Season Preview** *(55:00)* - West Perth Falcons gear up for another big season! - **Jack's new goal?** Get his schoolmates into the WAFL. - Simon joins the **West Perth Football Club board**—expect more insider updates on the team! - April 5th, first game: **West Perth vs. Swan Districts** 🔥
🚀 **Prediction?** West Perth is bringing home the flag this year!
⏩ *Jump to this segment:* [55:00]
---
### **🍽️ The Embassy – Perth's Newest Dining Hotspot** *(1:02:45)* - Simon introduces **The Embassy**, a new restaurant & bar on Rockeby Road. - Chef **Charlie Vargas** serves up incredible dishes. - Jack's picks: **Petite filet steak, chocolate mousse, and crème brûlée.** 👌 - A special rooftop bar is coming soon!
📍 **Check it out:** [The Embassy by Devlin's – 87 Rockeby Road](#)
⏩ *Jump to this segment:* [1:02:45]
---
## **🛠️ Resources & Mentions in This Episode** 🔗 **AFL Round 1 Highlights** – [Watch here](#) 🔗 **Harley Reid's viral flop moment** – [Watch here](#) 🔗 **NBA Standings & Trade News** – [Visit NBA.com](https://www.nba.com) 🔗 **Perth Wildcats News & Season Updates** – [Visit Here](#) 🔗 **West Perth Football Club Fixtures** – [Check them out](#) 🔗 **The Embassy by Devlin's** – [Learn More Here](#)
--- ## **📲 Stay Connected with The Dad and Son Podcast!** 💬 *What do you think of Jack's AFL tips? Who's winning the NBA title? Let us know!* 📩 Submit questions & topic suggestions: [Email us here](#) 📱 Follow us on our socials for updates & bonus clips: - [Instagram](#) - [Twitter](#) - [Facebook](#)
### **🎧 Listen, Subscribe & Share!** 🔊 Subscribe to **The Dad and Son Podcast** and never miss an episode: ✅ [Apple Podcasts](#) ✅ [Spotify](#) ✅ [Google Podcasts](#)
⭐ **Leave a review!** It helps us grow and keeps the Dad & Son banter alive.
---
🎙️ **Thanks for tuning into this episode of The Dad and Son Podcast!** Come back next time for more sports talk, outrageous dad jokes, and maybe even some special guest appearances.
📅 **Next Episode:** *Will Bryce Cotton stay a Wildcat? Jess joins the show for exclusive insights!*
**Catch you next time!** 👋
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