The World Cup is 42 days away — and we're deep in that strange, electric window where the anticipation is everything. This week on Red, White & Roo, Lachlan and Harry aren't predicting or analysing. They're soaking it all in.

From World Cup wall charts and hot chocolates under a blanket, to the heartbreak of injury news and the quiet dread of dumb defensive errors — this episode is a love letter to what it feels like when the greatest show on earth is nearly here.

The boys also dig into the FIFA/EA Sports split and what it means for the World Cup gaming experience, get excited about the Socceroos players ready to announce themselves on the world stage, talk Irankunda, Toure, what they're dreaming about at King George Square, and why the corporate machine is threatening to sap the festival feeling from the 2026 tournament.

Plus — World Cup Rewind is back, with a special shoutout to Jacob from Brisbane, who's heading to America to watch it live.

Provisional squads drop next week. The storm is coming. This is the calm before it.

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Chapters

00:00 — Cold Open

00:42 — World Cup Is Coming

07:02 — 6-Week Hype

11:32 — Rituals & Traditions (Wall Chart)

17:07 — Game Times Advantage

21:19 — World Cup Game & Nostalgia

32:26 — Socceroos: Key Game + Players

39:46 — The King George Square Experience

44:24 — Beyond The Socceroos

48:00 — World Cup Memories

57:07 — Wrap-Up

You've heard us talk sport. Now get to know us. 👋

The Town Files wraps up with the man behind the mic — Lachlan Town. For the first time, Angus asks the questions. They get into Lachlan's earliest sporting memories, becoming a dad and what it lit inside him, seeing Oasis live in Sydney, and why he'd go back in time to witness the most chaotic marathon in Olympic history. Oh, and the GOAT debate takes a very Cars-shaped detour.

The Town Files — Lachlan is out now.

0:00 Intro & Who Is Lachlan Town

4:00 Sporting Memories

7:30 Dream Sporting Event

11:00 Best Advice

13:00 Biggest Influence

15:00 What He's Working On

17:30 Music & Best Concert

22:00 Brotherhood Segment

27:00 Rapid Fire

32:00 Lachlan's Surprising Sporting Highlight

The trio is back. Angus returns from harvest, Harry's fresh off school and the tractor, and Episode 10 is the full reunion. The boys cover Anzac round from all angles — a Lions statement win broken down in full, the walking-wounded Broncos running up 32-0, and crowd atmosphere debates that take a detour through a very eventful State of Origin story.

The Stock Exchange returns with all three in the seat — Melbourne Storm's freefall, Rory McIlroy's major window, OKC's NBA credentials, and the big one: could the EPL title and relegation both go to the final day? With Spurs in freefall and Arsenal wobbling, it's one to watch.

Chapters

0:00 - Harvest Season Reunited

7:53 - Jack the Dog Goes Rogue

11:45 - Anzac Day Rants & Origin Rumbos

26:41 - Top 5 National Anthems

29:32 - Lions Statement Win

45:39 - AFL Landscape Check

49:49 - Walking Wounded Broncos

55:22 - Buck the Bronco & Gabba Moments

1:04:00 - The Stock Exchange

1:20:29 - EPL Title Race & Spurs in Trouble

You've heard us talk sport. Now get to know us. 👋

The Town Files is a brand new TOTT series where the brothers interview each other. Next up, Lachlan sits down with the middle brother — Angus. Agronomist, farm worker, video producer, and a man running two phones. They get into his love of Dire Straits, why Warney's 700th wicket is the dream sporting event, and what it would mean to have been on that Australian boat when they won the America's Cup.

The Town Files — Angus is out now.

Chapters

0:00 Intro & Who Is Angus Town

4:28 Sporting Memories

8:00 Best Advice & Biggest Influences

11:00 Music & Best Concert

14:00 Brotherhood Segment

17:27 Rapid Fire

20:00 Bonus Questions

It's a two-man show this week as Lachlan and Harry fly solo while Angus powers through harvest. Recorded straight off the tractor on a Sunday night, the boys cover a massive weekend of sport — a gut-wrenching Lions loss at the MCG, a gritty Broncos win on the road, and a full AFL round packed with storylines.

Before the footy, there's a Sports Bizarre deep dive (FIFA corruption, Maradona and more), Well Park Country Club merch updates, and a recap of the viral reel that got the AFL internet riled up. The Stock Exchange returns with hot takes on Carlton's finals hopes, Fremantle's flag credentials, Storm missing finals, and whether Spurs actually go down. To close it out, the boys preview the Man City vs Arsenal Premier League title decider.

Like a fine wine — Adam Reynolds is still the real deal.

Red, White & Roo Episode 2 is in your feed now.

00:00 Cold Open – Fresh off the Tractor

03:05 Sports Bizarre Deep Dive

07:39 WPCC Merch Update + Upcoming Plans

17:18 The Nick Daicos Reel

20:15 AFL: Brisbane Lions vs Melbourne

36:21 AFL Round Wrap

51:48 NRL: Broncos vs Tigers

59:02 NRL: Panthers + Round Wrap

01:03:00 Anzac Round Preview

01:05:37 Stock Exchange

01:13:06 Premier League Storylines

Note: Lachlan’s audio was recorded on a backup mic this episode, so it may sound slightly different to usual. Back to normal next episode.

In this episode of Red, White & Roo, Lachlan and Harry dive into what makes the FIFA World Cup unlike any other sporting event on the planet.

From 2am wake-ups and packed pubs to unforgettable moments and national pride, they unpack why the World Cup captures the attention of even the most casual fans. The boys share their personal favourite tournaments, iconic global moments, and the Socceroos memories that still hit hard.

Plus, a quick check-in on key Australian players ahead of the upcoming World Cup and what needs to go right for a deep run.

Whether you're a diehard football fan or someone who only tunes in every four years — this one’s for you.

Chapters

00:00 – Why the World Cup Hits Different

01:00 – How It Unites a Nation

06:15 – The Global Power of Football

14:40 – Our World Cup Experiences

16:59 - World Cup Rewind (Listener Submissions)

26:45 – Favourite World Cups (2018 vs 2022)

36:45 – Best Socceroos Moments

45:50 – Greatest World Cup Moments Ever

01:00:10 – Socceroos Outlook & Predictions

The Town Files are here. In this special TOTT spin-off series, the brothers sit down one-on-one to give listeners a proper look at the people behind the podcast.

First up, Lachlan puts the youngest Town brother in the hot seat. Harry's in Grade 12, he's got uni plans, strong opinions on pizza, and an even stronger opinion that Cars is the greatest film ever made. They get into sporting memories, life growing up as the youngest of five, what Harry's actually like when the competitive switch flips on, and why Lightning McQueen pushing Strip Weathers over the finish line is the dream sporting event of all time.

Get to know Harry Town.

Chapters

0:00 Intro & Who Is Harry Town
4:35 Sporting Memories
10:00 Dream Sporting Event
12:17 Life Lessons & Biggest Influences
20:00 Music & Best Concert
23:13 Brotherhood Segment
29:57 Rapid Fire

The boys are back — and this week, one man stole the show without even trying. With the 2026 Masters playing out in real time, Lachlan, Angus, and Harry record a chaotic, genuinely great episode across AFL Gather Round, a big NRL weekend, and a live leaderboard that kept interrupting the show.

Before footy, Lachlan resurfaces from best man duties at Buck's wedding — Crownies, a sneaky pool crash, and a Fortnite emote on the dance floor all feature. Then it's into Gather Round: Brisbane's gritty win over North, Collingwood's scoring drought and Craig McRae's future, the AFL's bungled last disposal rule, and whether Hawthorn are actually Brisbane's real challenger. NRL-wise, the Broncos go down 35-31 in a four-point derby thriller against the Cowboys. And after the episode wraps, Lachlan returns with a full post-mortem on Rory McIlroy becoming the fourth back-to-back Masters champion in history — and what it means for the GOAT conversation.

Welcome to Rory's World.

0:00 — Intro & Wedding Debrief

8:00 — Wasp Wars on the Farm

12:00 — AFL Gather Round Recap

35:00 — Michael Voss & Carlton's Future

47:00 — The Last Disposal Rule

52:00 — NRL: Broncos vs Cowboys

57:30 — Masters Predictions and Review — Rory McIlroy: Back-to-Back Masters Champion

The boys are back fresh from Easter weekend indulging ready to cover a HUGE weekend of sport but also look forward to an even bigger one ahead. Our favourite week, The Tradition Unlike Any Other as the great Jim Nantz would say. It's Masters Week! We are here to unpack our thoughts and of course go over the Lions win over the Pies and delve into all the storylines from across the weekend.

Chapters

• 00:00 Easter Weekend
• 10:04 Cricket Triumphs and Hilarious Anecdotes
• 17:18 Lions' Performance and Collingwood's Challenges
• 23:41 Suns' Struggles and Coaching Dilemmas
• 34:07 Hawthorn's Epic Win and Easter Monday Football
• 43:43 Epic AFL Rivalry: Geelong vs. Hawthorn
• 50:01 Masters Week and The Masters App
• 55:14 The Masters Menu and Aussie Masters chances
• 01:01:48 What the boys would put on their Masters Menu
• 01:10:33 AFL Rivalry: Hawthorn vs. Geelong
• 01:16:05 AFL Grand Final Entertainment and Time Slot
• 1:20:01 Town Files Coming, Call for your World Cup Rewind

The journey of Red, White and Roo begins as Lachlan and Harry embark on the Socceroos' World Cup journey, analysing their preparations, performances, and the impact of key players. The excitement of the World Cup, the team's potential, and the complex decisions of players with dual eligibility are explored, setting the stage for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The conversation covers Italy's unexpected struggles in World Cup qualification, the Socceroos' World Cup group and prospects, the Roo Meter segment with World Cup predictions, sharing first World Cup memories, and a preview of the Red, White and Roo World Cup series. Please send in your earliest World Cup Memory to talkofthetown.pod@outlook or reach out to us on socials so yours can be read out on the show!

Takeaways

• The impact Irankunda has on the Socceroos team
• The potential and challenges of the Socceroos team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Italy's surprising World Cup qualification struggles
• Insight into the Socceroos' World Cup group and prospects

Chapters

• 00:00 The World Cup Journey Begins
• 07:02 Cameroon and Curacao Friendlies Breakdown
• 13:28 Volpato and Segecic Situations
• 19:15 Potential of the Socceroos Team
• 25:32 Popovic's Response to Volpato's Decision
• 31:21 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
• 36:21 Socceroos' World Cup Group and Prospects
• 44:45 World Cup Rewind: First World Cup Memories
• 56:52 Red, White and Roo: World Cup Series Preview