It can honestly be described as one of the most incredible sports comeback stories. Michael Hurley joins the podcast fresh off of playing his first game of football in 666 days after overcoming a career and life-threatening hip infection. Despite being pressed for time on the episode due to work commitments, one of the club's most loved and respected players speaks about the emotions of returning to the game after being sidelined for nearly two years and the journey he went through to get back to playing. Hurley also speaks about his many unique hairstyles over the years, re-piercing his ear while in the hub and an eye-opening run-in with extremists while attending Pamplona's Running with the Bulls festival. 

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Sam Draper, one of the biggest cult figures in the AFL, joins this week's episode. Hosts Andrew McGrath, Darcy Parish and Brynn O'Connor bury the hatchet after shade was thrown both ways between Rish & Rath and Draper's own podcast 200Plus. The boys reflect on Draper's formative years at the club, which saw the young ruckman wear a gold watch and 'microphone head' haircut on day one. The show features Draper's and Rath's ability to switch to their native accents instinctively, while also uncovering the origins of Draper's famous mo/ mullet combo.

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You've heard about him countless times and now, Rath's housemate and all round good guy, Sam Durham joins the boys for this episode. A laidback country larrikin, the man known as 'Doozy' delves into the origins of his nickname as Rath spills the beans on his unique house habits which often leads to hilarious conflict. The boys also learn about the infamous 'Mr Seymour' event and Durham's run-in with Zach Merrett during pre-season training.

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Clunes’ biggest star, Nick Hind, joins this week’s episode of Rish & Rath. Hosts Darcy Parish ('Rish'), Andy McGrath ('Rath') and Brynn O’Connor hear of Hind’s incredible journey from country Victorian football all the way to the AFL via the VFL Dons. Hind delves into his unusual days as a full-time plumber, which includes a horror story involving retrieving possums under a house’s floor. Rath dips his toe back into bathroom etiquette in his daily dilemma, while the boys find out Hind’s unique habits around the house and with his partner.

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A podcast favourite, Mason 'Red Dog' Redman makes a stellar debut on Rish & Rath. In this episode, he delves into a brutal 2015 state footy battle against Rish, before receiving a grilling over his reputation as being a ‘stingy operator’, which includes tales of milk being stolen from the NEC Hangar. Rish gets fired up over poor driving etiquette in the latest daily dilemma, while Rath reveals an embarrassing confession he’s hidden about first meeting Redman.  

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With game 200 coming up for Dyson Heppell, the boys finally get their wish to have their skipper on the show. In this 'Heppisode', we learn about Heppell's meeting with childhood hero James Hird the night before the 2010 draft whilst holidaying at a caravan park, club photoshoots gone wrong, his bladder issues, hair regime (or lack thereof), experiences with the old pool at Windy Hill, and the best memories along the journey from a Leongatha Parrot to Essendon great. Rish and Rath explain a bizarre pre-game that led to a spirited win over the Hawks, while bathroom etiquette is again on the agenda for Rath's latest daily dilemma.

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Essendon wheelchair player and former Navy serviceman Sam Maraldo joins hosts Darcy Parish, Andrew McGrath and Brynn O’Connor for an Anzac Day edition of Rish & Rath. In this episode, the boys talk through Sam’s experiences in the Defence Force, partaking in two Invictus Games, and the challenges he's faced from his physical and mental health conditions. The boys also discuss the Bombers' disappointing loss to Fremantle, and preview the significance of the club’s Anzac Day blockbuster with Collingwood.

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'Two-Litre' Peter Wright joins Darcy Parish and Andy McGrath, fresh off his red-hot start to the season. The generous big man comes bearing gifts and continues to deliver throughout the show, sharing his impressive talents in the kitchen. The boys discuss their favourite nicknames at the club and senior coach Ben Rutten's tendency to butcher them, while also questioning assistant coach Blake Caracella's new-found serious side. A new segment challenges the boys to solve an important daily dilemma, while a few more home truths on teammates are revealed.

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The engine room is together as Dylan Shiel joins fellow midfielders Darcy Parish and Andy McGrath on the show. It hasn't been smooth sailing recently for the trio, with car problems messing with their routines and leaving them second-guessing Mercedes and Tesla. Shiel puts the darts saga to bed with a heartfelt apology to McGrath, but reveals a couple of on-field altercations with his close mate. After a disappointing start to the 2022 season, the boys own the loss to Geelong and look to make amends.

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The honour of inaugural guest goes to Jordan 'Rib Eye' Ridley, who joins hosts Andy McGrath, Darcy Parish and Brynn O'Connor to kick off the show. In this episode, the boys uncover a few home truths about their teammates, including a certain star's obsession with throwing darts at ceilings. We get to know our hosts a bit better, plus look ahead to a huge 2022 season.

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