Best Footy Conversion Podcasts (2025)

1
Is the risk of concussion too high in kids footy? 52:06

11d ago52:06

52:06

How concerned should we be about the risk of concussion in kids footy? In this edition of The Conversation Hour, we explore the challenging decision many parents have to make about whether the risk is just too high. Plus, the Catholic Church has a new pope, Pope Leo, so who is he and what will he stand for? Also, as Nicole Kidman sported a new hair…

1
the Enhanced Games + who is still playing Grand Theft Auto ? 48:38

5h ago48:38

48:38

With a mission statement to "redefine superhumanity through science innovation and sports" in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at controversial Enhanced Games — where athletes are allowed to use performance-enhancing drugs. Plus, as video games enthusiasts eagerly await the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, which also has controversies of…

1
Live to 150? David Sinclair on why we age — and why he thinks we don't have to 1:07:03

10m ago1:07:03

1:07:03

What if we could turn back time on our biological clock and slow down — even reverse — aging? High profile Harvard scientist David Sinclair is co-author of the New York Times bestseller Lifespan: Why We Age and Why We Don’t Have To. His lab’s work is as ambitious as it is controversial. He wants to radically change the way we live our lives — and p…

1
Accessing hospital parking + new report into adolescent health 39:32

6h ago39:32

39:32

Yesterday's State budget saw significant investment into hospitals, but as hospital parking remains an ongoing issue for patients, families and health professionals in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at how much it will be factored into planning. Plus a Lancet report into adolescent health as outlined the challenges young people face …

1
Essendon are self sabotaging themselves (again) 21:11

1d ago21:11

21:11

In this week's Air-Raid - Sam goes all in on Essendon as they seemingly look to repeat disappointing history, while Mitch targets the AFL and their grounds people and the dropping standard of grounds around the nation. ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a ques…

1
Australia and the spectre of war — from Vietnam to today 1:00:04

20m ago1:00:04

1:00:04

It's been 60 years since then Australian Prime Minister Robert Menzies sent Australians to fight in the Vietnam War. Since that time, the defence force has been involved in many armed conflicts and peace keeping missions around the world — but with varying degrees of public support. So how have successive Australian governments managed public conse…

1
An important Zak Butters discussion, what is happening with Wanganeen-Milera, and Mitch makes a formal apology to Jai Newcombe 48:49

1h ago48:49

48:49

In today’s episode, we dive into the latest trade whispers, starting with Zak Butters and the important point about his hometown, Freo keep trying to escape the Luke Jackson rumours, a Wanganeen-Milera update, and Mitch refuses to take Bont off his whiteboard. ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quick…

1
Why there are protests against the emergency services tax 49:17

3h ago49:17

49:17

CFA volunteers and farmers have protested against the emergency services tax across the state today. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at how far reaching the impact of this tax could be. Plus, we as homeowners wait with baited breath for the RBA interest rate decision — we look at what it will mean for the housing market. We also ta…

1
Australia votes — what message should we take from this election result? 54:57

9h ago54:57

54:57

If democracy is the will of the people, what does this federal election result say about Australia? In his election night victory speech, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australians had voted for Australian values, claiming these were fairness, aspiration and opportunity for all. But is this right message we should take from the election resul…

1
What role can a community play in preventing suicide? 40:55

16h ago40:55

40:55

There has been a lot of discussion over the weekend about suicide prevention in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore the role of grass roots community action.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

1
Celebrating women in cricket 47:34

4d ago47:34

47:34

Cricket commentator and former international cricketer Mel Jones OAM was awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Sport award this week at the Victorian Sports Awards, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we speak with Mel about her work in supporting women in the game. Also, in this edition, we discuss injuries caused by energy based cosmetic t…

1
Why does Mitch read ___ funny? 14:10

4d ago14:10

14:10

🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a question or a hot take? Send us a voice message and you might be featured on Just Quickly our standalone mailbag episode! ⁠⁠RECORD HERE 🎙⁠⁠ 🎟 Join Us for Our Live Show! Come and experience The Tradies Podcast live at St Andrews Beach Brewery at Melbourne Park – just a 4-minute walk to the 'G!' 📅 Dat…

1
What are you wearing? Why we aren’t buying Australian made fashion 54:11

4d ago54:11

54:11

Australians are now the biggest consumers per capita of clothes in the world. But just three per cent of clothing is made here in Australia. So is it time for a fashion rethink? This event was held at the Melbourne Museum as part of Melbourne Fashion Festival's Fashion Talks program on 4 March 2025. Speakers Tara MosesChief Operating Officer, RM Wi…

1
When a seabird's body crunches with the sound of plastic 49:42

5d ago49:42

49:42

Record amounts of plastic have been discovered in the seabirds of Lord Howe Island, so much so that you can hear their bodies crunch. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we talk what it would take to cut back plastic use. Plus, we look at the new national guidelines for the treatment of early pregnancy loss.…

1
Is it time for a draft lottery? 12:56

5d ago12:56

12:56

🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a question or a hot take? Send us a voice message and you might be featured on Just Quickly our standalone mailbag episode! ⁠RECORD HERE 🎙⁠ 🎟 Join Us for Our Live Show! Come and experience The Tradies Podcast live at St Andrews Beach Brewery at Melbourne Park – just a 4-minute walk to the 'G!' 📅 Date:…

1
Mark Zuckerberg claims corporations are culturally neutered — are they? Men, women, work, and the manosphere 54:03

5d ago54:03

54:03

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg has said “a lot of the corporate world has become culturally neutered” and that it needs more “masculine energy”? Has it and does it? At Meta, he recently shut down initiatives that promote equity and diversity in his workplace. In the USA, so has Ford, Mcdonalds, Walmart, and the Trump administration. But in Australia, less …

1
Is secondary traumatic stress driving teachers out of the profession? 49:39

6d ago49:39

49:39

A new study has looked at the impact of Secondary Traumatic Stress on teachers and the role it could play in driving teachers out of the profession, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss the importance of formal recognition of the condition and what might help alleviate the stressors. Also in this edition we discuss whether there need…

1
History lessons — historians Orlando Figes, Bettany Hughes, Matthew Longo and Dava Sobel with Annabelle Quince 55:53

6d ago55:53

55:53

Democracies in retreat, attacks on science, border disputes, death and destruction. It can feel like we are living in unprecedented times - but here's the thing: world history has a habit of repeating itself. So what lessons does history teach us about this moment in which we find ourselves? Do we humans learn anything from the past, or are we dest…

1
SAM’S HOGAN ADMISSION, WORPEL BACK FLIP AND MELBOURNE’S MEDIA MISDIRECTION 57:21

7d ago57:21

57:21

In today’s episode, we dive into the latest trade whispers, starting with James Worpel.. will he now stay a Hawk? The Luke Jackson fire keeps getting warmer, and how Free Agency is about to be exploited. ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a question or a hot t…

1
Supporting families through paediatric palliative care 49:31

7d ago49:31

49:31

This week is palliative care week and in this edition of The Conversation hour we hear about the work of Very Special Kids and their role in providing palliative care for children with life-limiting illness. We hear the firsthand experience of a mother who was supported by the charity as well as her family support practitioner. Also, in this editio…

1
Chatting with 2025 Grammy winner Ruthie Foster 53:49

7d ago53:49

53:49

After five nominations, Ruthie Foster has taken home the 2025 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album - affirming her status as an American music legend. In this intimate conversation, she shares what made her want to be a singer; the roles of her grandmother and mother in her life; why faith is so important to her and why she wants to sing …

1
How do we cultivate a love of reading? 49:58

8d ago49:58

49:58

In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at where a love of reading stems from and whether it is something that in innate or can be developed. Also, as farmers in some of the lushest parts of the state run out of water, we look at the impact it is having on livestock producers and just how serious the issue is becoming. And a controversial …

1
Vladimir Putin’s Russia — with exiled journalist and author Mikhail Zygar 52:17

11d ago52:17

52:17

The exiled founder of Russia's only independent television news channel, Mikhail Zygar, takes us inside Vladimir Putin's Russia, with a firsthand account of how the President has successfully silenced the media, opposition and Kremlin critics, to cement his hold on power. The 2025 AN Smith Lecture: Journalism against autocracy: Putin, Trump and the…

1
Why are young people not driving trucks? 52:22

12d ago52:22

52:22

There has been a decline in the amount of young people driving trucks, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at what needs to happen to attract and retain young people to the industry. We also look at why there has already been a spike in flu rates this year and the importance of keeping clothes manufacturing local. loring the issues tha…

1
Just Quickly... could Sam McClure be an AFL coach? 17:12

12d ago17:12

17:12

It’s Just Quickly time! This episode, we hand the mic over to you – our listeners – as we tackle your best voice messages. Got something to say? Send in your voice message and you might just feature in the next Mailbag! ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a que…

1
Rituals, rats, and reeded vertebrae! The mysteries of Machu Picchu and Ancient Peru revealed 53:24

12d ago53:24

53:24

A story of continents crashing and cleaving apart, the making of a civilisation, the language of the dead, and ... a mummified rat makes a cameo too. The Incan empire was vast and sophisticated. It built the stunning citadel in the clouds of Machu Picchu in the Andes mountains. But within a century its people were catastrophically wiped out by the …

1
Why is the AFL looking to recruit players in America? 51:03

13d ago51:03

51:03

In this edition of The Conversation Hour we delve into why AFL recruiters are being sent to America , and what it could mean for the profile of the game internationally. We also discuss the impacts of the closure of the Bega Cheese processing site in Strathmore, talk the dangers of AI bias in surveillance and we reflect on what role the piano has i…

1
Why did North Melbourne ban Kane Cornes? 12:40

13d ago12:40

12:40

On this week's episode of The (Air-Rad) Siren, Sam and Mitch debate Willie Rioli's Instagram message to Bulldog Bailey Dale and North Melbourne's media ban on Kane Cornes ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a question or a hot take? Send us a voice message and …

1
A forgotten deal is BACK on the table! 47:11

13d ago47:11

47:11

In today's episode, we discuss a trade that Mitch believes is still well and truly alive, the continued discussion surround Tom De Koning and St Kilda, North Melbourne's drafting and more. ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a question or a hot take? Send us a …

1
Mental ill-health and the power of words 53:28

13d ago53:28

53:28

The language used to talk about mental ill-health can play a key role in reducing or enforcing stigma. And it's constantly evolving. But what terms should be used and when? And by whom? The wrong word can not only deeply hurt a person's feelings. It can end careers, destroy relationships, cut access to support systems. This special World Mental Hea…

1
A big night for Melbourne's basketball community 49:29

15d ago49:29

49:29

It was a big night in Frankston last night as the Melbourne born Chicago Bulls player subbed in at a local A-grade competition in Frankston last night, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we talk the significance of the appearance with Melbourne's basketball community. Also in this edition, how much can Victoria's new chief police commissioner…

1
Worried about the future? A mosquito could help you to live in the present 54:05

14d ago54:05

54:05

What can a mosquito teach us about time? Noone likes a mosquito bite — but for a brief moment when it stings you, you know you are alive. Humans are temporal beings, but across cultures, our concepts of time are vastly different. This event explores what we can learn from science, philosophy and Indigenous perspectives that can alter experiences of…

1
Why are children overrepresented in e-scooter fatalities? 48:36

16d ago48:36

48:36

New research reveals that children are disproportionately represented in e-scooter deaths, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at the risks e-scooters pose to young people and what needs to happen to keep kids safe on the roads. We also look at just how significant influences where in determining the election result. Plus, we look at j…

1
Is nightclubbing still a rite of passage? 48:47

20d ago48:47

48:47

As Gen Z are said to embrace the 'joy of missing out' aka JOMO — where does that leave Melbourne's nightlife? In this edition of The Conversation Hour we ask just how significant the generational shift is in how young people socialise. We also look at the social impacts of Married at First Sight and celebrate the talk toilets of Victoria.…

1
Is the league biased towards Collingwood? 15:27

20d ago15:27

15:27

It’s Just Quickly time! This episode, we hand the mic over to you – our listeners – as we tackle your best voice messages. Got something to say? Send in your voice message and you might just feature in the next Mailbag! ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a que…

1
Australia votes— are our political parties on the nose? 54:05

18d ago54:05

54:05

This election has been described as a boring campaign, but with some fascinating contests. So just what is going on in the minds of voters as Australia heads to the polls this weekend? This event was recorded at the Sorrento Writers Festival on 27 May 2025. Speakers Frank BongiornoProfessor of History, Australian National UniversityPresident, Counc…

1
Do we need better breastfeeding facilities at sporting venues? 52:05

21d ago52:05

52:05

If you are breastfeeding and a sports fan — have you stopped going to live sporting events because it is just too hard? In this edition of The Conversation we look at some research from Deakin that reveals the extent of just how challenging attending sporting events can be for new families. We also talk jobs of the future and why eco-protestors are…

1
Has the world lost the plot? John Lyons, Greg Sheridan, Emma Shortis, Josh Taylor with Natasha Mitchell 56:11

19d ago56:11

56:11

Are we living through a key turning point in world history? How do we make sense of this present moment, and what's on the horizon?Trump's trade wars, long-held alliances dismantled, the deadly conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, the rise and rise of AI, the tech oligarch takeover, China's military build-up, NATO's demise, and much more. It's a confusin…

1
Putting a full stop on the Noah Balta conversation 11:51

21d ago11:51

11:51

On this week's episode of The (Air-Rad) Siren, Sam and Mitch put a full stop on the Noah Balta conversation, and discuss the reasoning behind why we should shorten AFL matches. ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a question or a hot take? Send us a voice messag…

1
The painting that changed Australia — the story of Blue Poles 56:03

20d ago56:03

56:03

It's been called a coming-of-age story for a nation. The Whitlam Government's purchase of Jackson Pollock's Blue Poles in 1973 helped to bring down the government. So how did this abstract expressionist masterpiece become the most famous, most controversial artwork in Australia? Then: how does political portraiture affect how we feel about politici…

1
It's a DONE DEAL: Lock this trade away this off-season 46:05

22d ago46:05

46:05

In today’s episode we discuss the deal that is all locked away behind the scenes, we look at the re-signing of Chad Warner (and the commentary now that will follow him), and what exactly is Tom De Koning thinking right now? ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a…

1
What would Maggie Dent do? 48:56

23d ago48:56

48:56

Faced with a parental dilemma, you may have found yourself asking what would parenting author and educator Maggie Dent do. In this edition of The Conversation Hour Maggie Dent talks parenting in the social media age and why she takes issue with the term toxic masculinity. We also look at what it would mean for participation if period products were …

1
Are Donald Trump and US politics bringing global health to its knees? 54:04

21d ago54:04

54:04

Until recently, the USA provided about 30% of global health funding. It was dominant in supplying HIV/AIDS medication and funded a major part of medical research. Much of this has now stopped with Donald Trump restricting gender affirming care, withdrawing from the WHO and holding funds from USAID - and the list goes on. What are the impacts on pan…

1
Do we still know how to protest with purpose? 50:44

24d ago50:44

50:44

There were chaotic scenes in Melbourne over the weekend as protesters clashed on a range of issues. So, what does it mean to protest effectively and is the cause getting lost amid the chaos? Also in this edition of the Conversation Hour we look at the recent success of the screen industry in Victoria and celebrate a win for Women's basketball.…

1
Sir Simon Schama — On antisemitism 49:51

25d ago49:51

49:51

Acclaimed British historian Sir Simon Schama reflects on the history of antisemitism, the Holocaust and contemporary culture. He says that for millennia Jewish people have been "the other of convenience. We are the dark mirror in which the wish fulfilment of other societies takes it out on people who are said to represent its opposite." Presented a…

1
Does the Father Son rule need to be tweaked? 10:57

28d ago10:57

10:57

It’s Just Quickly time! This episode, we hand the mic over to you – our listeners – as we tackle your best voice messages. Got something to say? Send in your voice message and you might just feature in the next Mailbag! ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a que…

1
What do dentists think about dental being covered by Medicare? 51:10

28d ago51:10

51:10

A new survey of dentists has revealed that there is significant support for dental to be included in Medicare, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore the report findings and look at just how much people are falling behind with their dental checks. Also, surveys by ABC NEWS and the Royal Australian College of GPs show only a small propo…

1
How do we make cancer treatment worth it, work better, and less harmful? 57:41

26d ago57:41

57:41

Cancer is common and chemo and radiotherapies can save or extend our lives. But sometimes they don't, or they stop working, or they come with disabling long-term side effects. In a state of desperation, some of us seek out unproven alternatives which might even put us at greater risk of cancer. Join Big Ideas host Natasha Mitchell and guests to fin…

1
Where do you turn for guidance? 51:22

29d ago51:22

51:22

In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore the impact of role models in guiding, influencing and inspiring who we are and our social values.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

1
Who will end up the better player, Dusty or Danger... oh and can someone put some air-con into Marvel Stadium? 10:53

29d ago10:53

10:53

On this week's episode of The (Air-Rad) Siren, Sam and Mitch debate if Danger could ever surpass Dustin Martin while having a go at Marvel Stadium. ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a question or a hot take? Send us a voice message and you might be featured o…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Footy Conversion Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen