Ruck 'n Roll

The things you learn on a episode of Ruck 'n Roll are staggering, amazing and sad, but true. 

Hands on buzzers. Which of our fearless foursome revealed:  

• he sang backing vocals on The Bruce Ruxton Rap? 
• his first record purchase was Easy Street by Jeff Duff's Kush?
• his karaoke moment was House of the Rising Sun?
• he loved the music of and wanted to be just like Gary Glitter?    

Explains a lot, doesn't it?

Pull back the curtain on another adults-only excursion into the murky waters of the gene pool from unnamed donors otherwise known as Ruck 'n Roll ... 

Kevin Hillier, Mark Fine, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis

Producer - Steve Visscher 

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They won't be silenced and if they were, there really would be nothing to see or hear here. There is much to discuss in the world of sport, entertainment and life in general and there is plenty to digest here. The World Cup and other football codes get a full examination, as do golf. athletics, darts and sugar free eating.    

Musically, it is one for the ages. Pick three songs you never want to hear again and three that will play forever. It is a hell of a task and the results will surprise. 

Grab the popcorn (sugar free please), a beverage (non alcoholic) and a can-do attitude and away we gooooooooooooooo...

Kevin Hillier, Mark Fine, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis

Producer - Steve Visscher 

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Prepare to have your horizons broadened, your borders invaded, your portfolio investigated and maybe even your humerus tickled and your morals probed. These are men on a mission, most likely a mission impossible. 

Though if the mission was to mention Buster Bloodvessel, Dermott Brereton, the late Derryn Hinch and cannibalism all in the one show, then it's a surprisingly successful mission.

Finey has selected Ska for discussion which is a giant pogo jump out of the panel's musical comfort zone.  

This tape will self destruct in about 1 hour 36 minutes and 55 seconds. 

Kevin Hillier, Mark Fine, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis

Producer - Steve Visscher 

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A World Cup or two, a few Sherbets, some elite footy tipping, the odd failed prediction, an assortment of Daryl's and an incredible Indian banquet. All on the one podcast? There is only one way to find out. Ruck ON!!!      

Kevin Hillier, Mark Fine, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis

Producer - Steve Visscher 

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As the EOFY sales come to a halt, it is time to take stock of the sporting year. Our fearless, peerless (and some would say clueless) panellists give their three predictions for the rest of the year.

Finey forsees the World Cup, Brownlow, AFL Premiers, Coleman Medal & Melbourne Cup results. Kev's prognostications are England's chances in the World Cup plus changes at the top of Aussie cricket and AFL HQ. Stephen J uses his crystal ball (stop sniggering please) to announce the 2026 AFL Premiers and the woman who will win Wimbledon and the US Open. New balls please. 

Ken is missing this week - he had a better offer. Hard to believe, we know, but seeing Colin Hay live at Elisabeth Murdoch Hall seemed more appealing. Full report next week.  

Kevin Hillier, Mark Fine, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis

Producer - Steve Visscher 

© 2026 Howdy Partners Media

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The sporting cup runneth over, with World Cup football, darts, Wimbledon, US Open golf, State of Origin Rugby League, netball finals and of course yet another round of our favourite - AFL. 

In the hotly contested Lenny's Fine Food Tipping Competition, Ken tipped the card in a form reversal to rival anything seen on a sporting field anywhere.

This week there's plenty of sport to discuss and Finey even went to the theatre. 

Musically, it's families in the spotlight and you will be surprised to hear some of the names bandied about including The Hives, Greta Van Fleet, The DeFranco Family and Iggy and the Stooges. What the Family indeed.  

Thank your mother for the rabbits.  

Kevin Hillier, Mark Fine, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis

Producer - Steve Visscher 

© 2026 Howdy Partners Media 

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Welcome aboard your weekly flight to the Bermuda Triangle of podcasting otherwise known as Ruck 'n Roll (insert Vincent Price Thriller laugh but strictly no MJ-like groin touching).

Captain Hillier speaking at the controls, along with First Officer Kenny 'Cockpit' Francis and your cabin crew Purser Peak and our Chef de Mission - launching Lenny's Fine Flying Food - Mark Fine.  

Our flight time is one hour but with the expected wind gusts from the Purser and the constant re-rooting of the flight path, delays to our final destination are expected.

There will be turbulence, plus altitude and attitude variances, and please observe the 'no smirking' signs. 

For the comfort of your fellow passengers, please keep flatulence to a minimum, belching to an acceptable volume and strictly no nose picking.

For your listening enjoyment the cabin crew will be with you soon to see if you would like headphones. Before you do that old joke remember who make up our cabin crew.

Fasten your chastitiy belt and Ruck On!!!  

Kevin Hillier, Mark Fine, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis

Producer - Steve Visscher 

© 2026 Howdy Partners Media 

 

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'As the chill of winter brings its icy countenance' is a nice turn of phrase and might be a good opening line for a Bureau of Meteorology staff meeting, but here it acts as an entree to the cold, hard reality of this episode's freshly generated word salad. 

It's festive, frivilous, fractious, forthright, fearless, feckless, flamboyant, fiery and flawed ... and even Kev has injected an F word to keep the show moving forward. 

Kevin Hillier, Mark Fine, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis

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Is it vile or vial? Is it cheating or competing? Is it right or rort? A robust discussion about the Enhanced Games is just part of the fun and games in this episode. The robustness continues through football of all codes and modes and our intrepid panel drill down on everything from commentary to name changes and even some dental cover. The perils of the pre-recorded show strike as we discuss Brad Scott's coaching future. There's five minutes we will never get back. 

And to finish this episode we pay tribute to the great Neale Daniher. Play on.    

Kevin Hillier, Mark Fine, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis

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We go all out for the celebration of Scott Pendlebury's AFL games record. Every 433 seconds, one of our intrepid team will say something Scott related. Listen carefully because it maybe subtle, vague or even obtuse. 

Also in this Scott-stacked episode, a deep dive into World of Scott. 

We dare ask the questions that have puzzled for years:

Is Scott a better surname or Christian name? 

Is Scot-free really free ?  

Was Scott of the Antarctic reckless?  

When did Australian Crawl lyrics become relevant or intelligible? 

And that smooth segue leads us into this:

Instead of the usual dusty Top 40 chart or a musical autopsy on an artist's life's work, it's 'Scott Mania'. 

Who is the best Scott? Is it an actor, a singer, an explorer or maybe a golfer, writer or a Thunderbird? What?!!! 

Get on board the Scott Express, leaving now ...... Ruck ON!!!         

Kevin Hillier, Mark Fine, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis

Post-production by Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media

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