Best Backchat Podcasts (2025)

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BACKCHAT OFFSEASON | Behind the scenes of Bryce Cotton 11:55

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1d ago11:55

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As we start the BackChat off season for the end of the year, Dan & Schoey sit down and remember some of the great interview moments we've had in previous guest episodes. This week they have a look at Bryce Cotton's 59 points. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m…

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TikTok Awards controversy | Would you swim in the Cooks River? | Ozempic in Australian healthcare | Sydney's viral food penalty map | Why can't we let go of Spotify? 45:58

16d ago45:58

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Producer Pongyada Sootthipong breaks down the drama at last week’s TikTok Awards in Sydney following allegations of racism against its Black creators. Zee Feed founder Crystal Andrews unpacks the discussions kicked up around Australia’s media diversity. Would you swim in the Cooks River again? Backchat speaks to Brooke about her ventures diving in …

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Hammer's Happy Hour Ep. 55 - Last episode ever 1:13:02

6d ago1:13:02

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Our last ever episode of The Locked In podcast. We look back on our favourite moments and wrap up our journey. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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BackChat with Rebecca Const | Back Yourself 1:24:35

9d ago1:24:35

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This week, Rebecca Const, founder of Fox and Rabbit, one of Australia's biggest commercial florists. Bec has built this business from the ground up. We talk about the tough times through covid, managing the growth, as well as keeping the passion alive whilst running a business yourself. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios b…

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Episode 264 - Top 10 Moments of 2025 59:48

10d ago59:48

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We take a look back at our top 10 moments of 2025. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hammer's Happy Hour Ep. 54 - Hammer's Deadliest Catch, Yes-yes's & Quiz Masters 1:04:51

13d ago1:04:51

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We tell stories of growing up fish fishing together, give a biggest yes-yes's and do some quizzes. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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BackChat with Shelter Brewing Co | Back Yourself 1:05:08

16d ago1:05:08

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This week on the show, Zeb Packard-Hair and Jason Credaro, Co-Founders of Shelter Brewing Co. Right here in Western Australia, one of Australia’s biggest independent breweries where two families unite as one. A story of vision, community and just having a crack. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted …

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BACKCHAT BITES | The trick to family and business success 5:31

16d ago5:31

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Zeb and Jason, Co-Founders of Shelter Brewing Co. reflect on how they’ve managed to achieve success doing 80 hour work weeks, while maintaining their family lives. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 263 - Ashes, Quizzes & Everything else 58:20

17d ago58:20

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2nd Ashes test done and Australia take a 2-0 lead over England despite a great century from Joe Root. Jofra Archer had some words for Steve Smith in the final overs of the game but it didn't stop Smudge from teeing off. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

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Hammer's Happy Hour Ep. 53 - First date heroics & Christmas parties 58:24

20d ago58:24

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Hammer's Christmas Party is today and he's coming in HOT. Plus he was wrong about Joe Root not making a century in Australia. Plenty to happen. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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BackChat with Jason Gillespie 1:12:16

23d ago1:12:16

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Jason Gillespie joins us on the podcast this week. One of Australia’s great fast bowlers and a core member of the Fast Bowling Cartel, Dizzy talks through his test cricket journey, playing with cricketing legends like Shane Warne & Glenn McGrath and the future of Australian fast bowling. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios …

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Parramatta Council housing goss | 1800 RESPECT funding increase | How climate change is affecting your health | New busking reforms in Sydney 42:20

24d ago42:20

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The City of Parramatta Council believes it has done its "fair share" in building housing, and will write to the state government to ask to be exempt from the Housing Development Authority. Backchat producer and local council head Holly explains what this means for development in Western Sydney. The Albanese government increased funding for 1800 RES…

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BACKCHAT BITES | The birth of the Fast Bowling Cartel 5:27

23d ago5:27

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Jason Gillespie reflects on the birth of the Fast Bowling Cartel, the antics they would get up to, and the lasting effects it's had on Australian Cricket. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 262 - Hammer & Dan go head to head 52:04

24d ago52:04

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2nd Ashes test coming up. F1 is getting interesting. North Melbourne just won another flag in the AFLW. Things are good. Let's talk. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hammer's Happy Hour Ep. 52 - Things that aren't illegal that should be 58:19

27d ago58:19

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We made a list of things that should be illegal that aren't and we are MAD. GOD WE'RE ANGRY. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Pharmacists and GPs debate over prescription power | Fight to protect public housing | Pride in Protest on over-policing at Mardi Gras | Do we need skincare for children? | Teen Vogue merger 45:58

29d ago45:58

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Producer Euan Kielly breaks down the beef between pharmacists and GPs after a proposal to expand the scope of practice for pharmacists to include medicine prescriptions. Demolition work has begun on a 35-year-old public housing estate in Glebe. Producer Gabriella Accaria unpacks the fight to defend public housing against privatisation with ACP memb…

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BackChat with Brett Lee 53:09

30d ago53:09

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This week, Brett "Binga" Lee. One of the fastest men in the world, a key member of the fast bowling cartel coming up through his career, and a key member of the Australian cricket team. We cover his career as well as the Ashes series. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…

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BACKCHAT BITES | The 2005 Ashes final moments 10:10

1M ago10:10

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Brett Lee reflects on the 2005 Ashes, and how impactful the series was to him, as well as reliving the final moments of one of the greatest test matches ever played. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 261 - We love Head & AFL draft breakdowns 1:04:53

1M ago1:04:53

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Cricket is back. We are back. Summer is going to be so damn good. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Cairo Takeaway's legal battle | National Socialist Network protests | Rise in Australia's triple zero outages | Earlwood's Greek anarchist posters 40:36

1M ago40:36

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Who is putting up, and now tearing down, the Greek anarchist posters in Sydney’s suburb of Earlwood? Producer Gabriella Accaria talks to Dr Sky Croeza to investigate. Producer Euan Kielly joins to break down the uptick in triple-zero outages and telecommunications failures in Australia. Have you stumbled upon the ‘Cairo Takeaway needs our help’ pos…

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Hammer's Happy Hour Ep. 51 - Best AFL draft picks of all time & Sell your day 4 tickets 58:37

1M ago58:37

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We're ranking the best AFL draft picks of all time starting from #1 and ending at #26, plus day 1 of the Ashes is well underway and Australia are looking on top. What can we expect? BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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BackChat with Isa Guha 47:08

1M ago47:08

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This week, Isa Guha. Superstar broadcaster now, was a superstar cricketer before that. She's an Ashes winning, world cup winning, fast-medium pace bowler for England. She ended up one of the best bowlers in the world during her cricketing career. We talk about all of that as well as the upcoming Ashes series. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorde…

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BACKCHAT BITES | How it feels winning the Ashes for England 5:00

1M ago5:00

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Isa Guha recounts the summer of 2005 winning the Ashes alongside the men's team for England. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 260 - Ashes cricket, silly games & stupid prizes 1:01:10

1M ago1:01:10

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The first test match of the Ashes series is almost here. Let's put footy on the backburner for a little bit and talk sport we 100% understand and know lots about. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Clash at Sydney weapons expo | Update on NSW treaty | Australia's climate policy updates | Secret deportations to Nauru 36:51

1M ago36:51

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Pro-Palestinian protestors clashed with police outside the recent Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition in Sydney. Dani Zhang takes us through how the government's support of the defence expo contradicts its public statements about Australia's role about the war in Gaza. Producer Jessica D'Souza chats to NSW Treaty Commissioner Naomi Moran…

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Hammer's Happy Hour Ep. 50 - Incredible hidden talents, beauty pageants & Ashes 1:01:05

1M ago1:01:05

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This is one of the all time beauty pageant moments. Just an insane hidden talent. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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BackChat with Andrew Holder | Back Yourself 56:40

1M ago56:40

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This week on the show, Andrew Holder, Founder of Revo Fitness. He’s built this business from one gym here in Perth all the way to a national network of gyms all around Australia. He’s a high achieving young person with an incredibly impressive story. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. Se…

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BACKCHAT BITES | How to effectively scale a business 4:31

1M ago4:31

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Andrew Holder reflects on what has helped him achieve such impressive results, scaling Revo Fitness to the massive business it is today. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 259 - What is going on with AFL's new Wildcard round?? 47:56

2M ago47:56

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The AFL have introduced a new round for Finals called Wildcard round. Is it a good idea? Let's break it down. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Labor Party's leaked talking points on Israel and Palestine | Artist's rights amid AI advancements | QLD Trans Healthcare policies 45:45

2M ago45:45

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Host Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis speaks about the controversial opening of a kebab shop by notorious Sydney influencer and outspoken homophobe, Spanian, in Sydney's queer capital, Newtown. Executive producer Bec Cushway gives an update on the recent highs and lows of trans healthcare policies in Queensland. Eva and Bec discuss the Labor Party's leaked ta…

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Hammer's Happy Hour Ep. 49 - Let's have a million beers 59:39

2M ago59:39

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The theme of tonight's show is knock off beers and figuring out who this person is. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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BackChat with Frank Agostino | Back Yourself 58:43

2M ago58:43

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This week on the show, Frank Agostino, CEO of Paywise, one of Australia's largest salary packaging companies. He started as a salesperson deep within the business and grew his way to the top. We speak about constant change, delivering in an industry thats highly competitive and managing people. Enjoy BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at Back…

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BACKCHAT BITES | Business tips you should know 3:33

2M ago3:33

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Frank Agostino reveals the mindset and leadership code that helps him lead by example & rally an exceptional team at Paywise. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 258 - The boys are back 1:04:11

2M ago1:04:11

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All the boys are back; Dan. Schoey. Hammer. This episodes going to be fun. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hammer's Happy Hour Ep. 48 - Vomit flavoured beans, near death and fixing cricket 59:30

2M ago59:30

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Rachel's last episode of Hammer's Happy Hour is a loose one. From micro penises, first dates, vomit flavoured beans and how to fix cricket we cover just about everything in this one. Fuck it's funny. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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BackChat with Dom Cassisi 1:01:03

2M ago1:01:03

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This week, we sat down with Port Adelaide Premiership captain Dom Cassisi to chat falling in love with football, winning the 2004 Premiership and the hard years that followed it & what it takes to lead a football club. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf…

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Good Food Guide drops Merivale venues | Courts dismiss Rising Tide protester cases | Why is Christian Orthodoxy appealing to young people? 47:22

2M ago47:22

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The Good Food Guide has announced that they are no longer recommending Merivale venues due to allegations made against the company, shortly after dropping Swillhouse venues late last year. Producer Bec Cushway joins to explain the impact on venues and food media. Producer Gabriella Accaria investigates why Orthodox Christianity is seeing a revival …

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BACKCHAT BITES | What it's like to room with Kane Cornes 3:40

2M ago3:40

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Dom Cassisi recounts what it was like to room with Kane Cornes, and how it affected his progression and development as a player. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 257 - Chris Mastens disgusting habit 47:38

2M ago47:38

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Masto is back in the chair - can we stump him with your questions? BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hammer's Happy Hour Ep. 47 - Ruined skinny jeans & what actually is wifi? 43:30

2M ago43:30

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Hammer reveals a secret only his family knows, an educational lesson on where wifi comes from & the most useful super-powers. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Introduction to Odds On with Shaun McManus and Mark Readings 3:02

2M ago3:02

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Welcome to the Tab Touch Odds On podcast with Shaun Mcmanus and Mark Readings. We cover everything from NBA to F1 and the exciting odds for upcoming races! Odds On, a new punting podcast by TABtouch. Download the TABtouch app or head to TABtouch.com.au - if you’re just listening, and want to watch - head to the TABtouch youtube channel for the full…

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Trauma sensitivity for frontline responders | Queensland's pill testing ban | impacts of keratoconus | degredation of rave culture | NARO renting report 44:48

2M ago44:48

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EDIT: This episode has been edited after broadcast to accurately reflect the input of the author of the petition to Mandate Trauma-Informed Training for All NSW Police Officers, Claudia Kuper. Over ten thousand people have signed a legislative assembly petition calling for mandated trauma-informed training for NSW Police. Producer Pongyada Sootthip…