The Sounding Board

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The Sounding Board episodes

April 08, 2025 S10 E9 - Question Time
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions, which this week includes: fan-made content channels becoming competitors to the clubs and AFL, having a midseason trade period, and asking the hard questions when you know you won't get the answer you want.

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The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.
10 min
April 07, 2025S10 E9 - They Were Sacking The Coach And I Heard The Conversation
It was a big week in the world of "optics". The guys unpack the Oscar Allen situation from both the Eagles and Hawthorn perspectives. Are News Corp easing off in their push of Peter Dutton ahead of the federal election? And Hutchy shares a few old war stories!

In this episode:
2:19 - The optics of the Oscar Allen and James Sicily press conferences
7:26 - Have News Corp taken the foot off their Dutton push?
11:47 - You have to ask the question to Dan Houston
15:20 - Hutchy's War Stories: when he was pitched by other networks
24:13 - Anonymous sources and quotes
27:39 - The AFL creating a raft of new roles in the footy department
30:11 - Has Damo found his successor at the AFMA?
32:18 - The head of DAZN was at the AFL over the weekend
36:14 - Peter Dutton doesn't rule out making cuts to the ABC
37:12 - Were the commentators at the venue this week?
39:34 - Another War Story! When Hutchy stumbled into sensitive information

Hosts:
Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy
Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian

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The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.
48 min
April 03, 2025 Damo's Dish - Chili Con Carne Meatballs
Damo offers a twist on traditional meatballs with a chili con carne variety.

Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to [email protected]

Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria.
6 min
April 02, 2025Scorecard #145
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. On the scorecard this week: succession plans, talent dilution, and late games in WA on Saturdays.

If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here:
Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp
Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp
Email: [email protected]

The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.
5 min
April 01, 2025 S10 E8 - Question Time
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions, which this week includes: signing media talent, betting markets during the election, Damo's fashion on Sunday Footy Show, is Kane being overexposed?

If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here:
Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp
Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp
Email: [email protected]

The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.
12 min
March 31, 2025S10 E8 - Hacked, Smashed, Attacked
Hutchy and Damo delve deep into a few heavier topics today including the ongoing story around the leaked recordings of Nick McKenzie, the media discussing Harry McKay's mental health, and the ABC's ratings.

In this episode:
0:33 - Bluey's in The Hollywood Reporter
3:55 - Why are the ABC in radio ratings?
9:03 - Damo's AFL Occasionally schedule
10:00 - More information on the Nick McKenzie story
17:01 - PR pay-off: Harley Reid
18:36 - Qantas fly media to Germany
23:19 - The BOM have been slashed!
27:47 - BT bites back
30:26 - Talking about Harry McKay's situation
37:13 - Sam Mitchell in Perth pitching to Eagles players
39:23 - The problem with the Demons
42:53 - Discomfort about recent Shane Warne reports
Hosts:
Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy
Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian
Follow and contact us:
Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp
Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp
Email: [email protected]

The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.
48 min
March 27, 2025 Damo's Dish - Butterflied Lamb Shoulder
Chef Damo this week gives us a comforting dish of lamb shoulder served with plenty of veggies.

Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to [email protected]

Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria.
5 min
March 26, 2025Scorecard #144
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. On the scorecard this week: commentator's being in venue, Josh Jenkins, interstate teams playing at the MCG, and if Damo and Bevo can break bread.

If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here:
Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp
Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp
Email: [email protected]

The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.
5 min
March 25, 2025 S10 E7 - Question Time
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions, which this week includes: Damo back in the tent, if players could manage themselves and advice for young journos in regional areas.

If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here:
Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp
Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp
Email: [email protected]

The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.
10 min
March 24, 2025S10 E7 - Ethics Are Rubbery
Hutchy and Damo discuss a wide range of media topics including the hot water Winx has found himself in, the incredible television which unfurled in the NRL world, and the agenda to drive e-scooters out of Melbourne continues.

In this episode:
1:29 - Nick McKenzie in hot water for breaching ethics
11:07 - Jacinta Allan on the charm offensive
12:57 - Daly Cherry-Evans contract story unfolding on live TV
17:17 - Damo has news about the BT Kayo ad
22:21 - The signatures are rampant! (ft. Cal Twomey audience-reminder)
25:37 - Tom Morris will break bread with Luke Beveridge
28:56 - More e-scooter restrictions!
32:00 - Usman Khawaja vs. Queensland Cricket
35:09 - Hutchy reacts to the attempts to takeover the NBL
38:56 - Hall Of Frame nominee: Mitch Cleary
41:34 - A defence of Simon Goodwin
43:19 - Western Bulldogs 100 Year celebrations
44:12 - The non-celebration of the weekend: Travis Boak
Hosts:
Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy
Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian
Follow and contact us:
Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp
Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp
Email: [email protected]

The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.
48 min