Ruck 'n Roll

As 2025 winds down, our fab four find plenty to get wound up about, including our favourite summer pastimes - cricket and eating sweets. The Poms might have served up another load of tripe but the RnR dessert trolley is laden with everything from fairy bread to Bombe Alaska. 

Thankfully, a distinct lack of unprovoked animal attacks for any of the panel this week. 

There is some F1 chat, cricket commentary analysis, golf talk and more.

 

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

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The Kangaroos may have slayed the AFLW Lions, cricketers with pink balls are poised to stampede the Gabba but the Ruck 'n Roll headline this week is the home invasion you won't read about in the papers or hear about on the nightly news.

We have the EXCLUSIVE inside story with graphic details of the invaders' entry via the bathroom window, ransacking of rooms and a full-on confrontation with the victim before fleeing via a front window.

This is the harrowing tale of Stephen (not his full name) a suburban septuagenarian set upon by a gang (for dramatic purposes two is a gang) of ... pigeons!

And you thought the dachshund story was hilarious. Wait 'til you hear this one. 

But wait, there is more - including some sensible sports talk. And in our food travels, we have reached the main course and feathers will fly and fry. 

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

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As the name of the show suggests, football is always in our thoughts and the AFL Draft and AFLW Grand Final are up for discussion, dissection and derision, as is Perth's two day hit anf giggle fest, or - as they called it - the First Ashes Test. Sprinkle in some EPL, F1 and golf then get ready for the main attraction. 

Our musical analysis is resting like a good eye fillet or a opening batsman with a dodgy back. Our attention turns to the second part of the RnR culinary expedition. The snacks have been cleared and it is time for the entrée. Let us start by affirming our stance on what an entrée actually is.    

Entrée in modern French table service - and for much of the English-speaking world - is a dish served before the main course of a meal.

There are two other definitions that may be handy as you digest this epiosde.  

Dégustation is the careful, appreciative tasting of various food, focusing on the gustatory system, the senses and high culinary art.

Disgusting is repulsive, revolting, offensive, repugnant, nauseating, abominable, and loathsome.

Bon appétit: Enjoy the show!!

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

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Google Maps tried, NASA satellites gave it a shot, sniffer dogs had no hope. This episode travels down rabbit holes, along bumpy, pothole-filled roads and sails unchartered and unfriendly waters before disembarking to a sweet and savoury sideshow of snacks. 

So just your average show really!

From reviewing AC/DC live at the G to the latest on the dachshund saga, there's Monster Trucks, Tetris champions, Don Lane's son and darts. What more could you ask for? 

Sorry, no flower arranging or tips on stamp collecting. Maybe next time. Ruck ON!          

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

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Marlin Perkins, Robert Irwin and Tarzan would cower if they tackled the wilds of our intrepid Ruck 'n Roll explorers. Finey returns from his fishing expedition in the Territory with tails and tales - fishy and true. Ken braved the Collingwood natives to catch his current favourite band Hot Machine in action. Stephen J Peak laughed in the face of potential dachshund retribution though he did it slowly as his knees are as wonky as his racing tips. Kev has landed the musical Delorean on May 31st, 1974 and finds the 4WK Top 40 choc full of pop. slop, bop and Suzi Q and a fresh faced flare-wearing young DJ on the front cover. All that and plenty of footy chat and general huff and puff.           

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It has taken 360 episodes for there to be no words capable of describing the contents of the weekly episode. This keyboard could not possibly convey the drama, absurdity and hilarity that you are about to hear. Trained counsellors, hostage negotiators, animal welfare workers and trauma specialists have all thrown their hands up in despair.

These are unprecedented times ... but you have been warned.      

Kevin Hillier, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis

Mark Fine.....Gone fishing...

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John, Paul, George and Ringo; Abraham, Martin and John; Coles and Garrard. The list goes on but it has nothing to do with this show or anything else to be honest. On the show this week - a word salad of immense intellectual importance to which Mensa, Densa and several other of Santa's reindeers have been alerted. Sport of all peculiarities is covered plus homage to the fallen with the weekly Deathalyser. 

And the Grand Finale - the best and worst Aussie game shows. Come on down customers for a pick of the wheel HARD. 

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

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In a strange twist that Alanis Morissette may call Ironic, Stephen J Peak is a late scratching from the show this week. The vet is attending. 

Meanwhile back at the show, it really is a colourful palette of topics and talking points, including drooling over potato latkes, fuming over Ange's sacking and honouring Ace's passing. 

Don't miss the finale of Good Cop Bad Cop as the boys mull over the best and worst of overseas crime fighters with a few surprises and some fair dinkum, unbelievable choices Bobby.      

And finally the elephant in the room. Anyone wanting SJP's racing tips - please seek  further medical assistance.   

Kevin Hillier, Mark Fine, Ken Francis

Absent - Stephen J Peak (Vets advice)

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What a week for this little ensemble. Finey has been creating spicy Moroccan delights at Lenny's. Ken has been getting down and dirty with The Angels and The Saints. Kev is still gobsmacked by the return of his gold album and a recent interview with Nellie from Little House on the Prairie and what about Stephen J Peak? 

The man who can pump up his own tyres like there is no tomorrow cannot, has not and will never get his hands dirty changing one. 'That's what the RACV is for' 

As you recover from that revelation, be prepared for much worse as our resident embarrister recalls a snow trip that could be an epiosde of The Golden Bachelor.

This week we turn our attention to the best and worst Aussie cop and crime shows on television. Why? Because we can and it's less stressful than watching it live in our shopping centres and streets. From Homicide to Underbelly with some Blue Heelers and Water Rats thrown in, this really is Good Cop, Bad Cop.      

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

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If your life is lacking idle banter, dodgy bachelor cooking tips, general unhinged commentary on life, death and taxes, before you seek professional help, try a dose of Ruck 'n Roll. Grown men pontificating about pineapples, podcasts and pre-game performers is a cure all for the malice of modern day living. If this is reading like a thinly disguised attempt to hide the lack of meaningful content in this week's show, then utopia has been reached. Proceed with caution and as the title suggests - Do the Watusi.      

Kevin Hillier, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis

Absent - Mark Fine

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