Best Howdy Partners Media Podcasts (2025)

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Swanee 33:41

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14h ago33:41

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Swanee has been belting out rock classics since he was a wee laddie growing up in Glasgow. As an elder of the hit making Swan/Barnes gene pool, Swanee has lived life to the fullest, but there are some insights he rarely gets a chance to share, like his days as an army chef and pastry cook, his kitchen surprises and secrets for his favourite curries…

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443. NCAA Walks Back Athlete Gambling Rules, October Box Office Slump, and Taylor Sheridan Heads to NBCU 33:42

2d ago33:42

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This week, Paul kicks things off with the NCAA's announcement that it will pause its proposed rule change which would have allowed student athletes to bet on professional sports. Next, Mesh recaps October's slow box office, which had the lowest ticket sales (excluding the pandemic) in nearly 3 decades. Finally, Paul and Mesh discuss Taylor Sheridan…

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The Dachshund Episode. 1:23:34

3d ago1:23:34

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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 ar…

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Simon O'Donnell 34:39

8d ago34:39

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Simon O'Donnell has quite the CV. Former Australian cricket champion, St. Kilda footballer, multi-media personality and leading racehorse owner and breeder. And with the release of this episode of Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson, he becomes self-appointed Brussels Sprouts Ambassador to the World. That dry O'Donnell sense of humour shines through th…

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442. WBD for Sale?; Farewell MTV Europe 32:59

8d ago32:59

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This week, Paul and Mesh discuss Skydance's bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and the sales process that it ignited which includes many usual suspects, Comcast, Netflix, Apple, etc. Next, they reminisce about MTV's lasting cultural impact as Skydance Paramount announced that it will shutter the MTV Europe music video channels at the end of 2025. Learn…

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Get Ready To Match The Stars ! 1:30:46

10d ago1:30:46

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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 cover…

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Helen Goh 27:43

15d ago27:43

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Internationally acclaimed chef Helen Goh brings knowledge, expertise, some out-of-the-baking-tray thinking and her wordly charm to this episode of Food Bytes. Armed with her beautiful new book 'Baking and the Meaning of Life' (Murdoch Books), Helen talks about the simplicity of her baking philosophy and how it relates to everyday life. She also sha…

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441. Netflix gets into Podcasts, SAG Addresses Vertical Dramas, and California's New AI Laws 35:23

16d ago35:23

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This week, Paul and Mesh debate Spotify's agreement to distribute its popular Ringer video podcasts on Netflix starting in 2026. Next, Paul discusses SAG's decision to expand its jurisdiction to cover the burgeoning business of microdramas which are produced for consumption on mobile devices. Finally, Paul and Mesh discuss some of California's rece…

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Let's Be Careful Out There. 1:27:54

17d ago1:27:54

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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 …

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Adam Treloar 26:28

22d ago26:28

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Western Bulldogs star Adam Treloar is a keen foodie and as you will discover, he is as dextrous in the kitchen as he has been on the footy field over the course of his 258 AFL games. Whether it's his slow cooked satay chicken or a secret sweet treat that he has created, Adam can talk the talk and whisk the fork, though his most favourite food will …

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440. Taylor Swift's Showgirl Sets Records; Drake's claim against UMG dismissed 32:12

23d ago32:12

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This week, Paul begins with an explanation of California's SB 576, a new law which will require streamers to make sure their advertisements are not louder than the content of the video programming viewed by users. Next, they discuss Taylor Swift's Life of a Showgirl, which, despite mixed reviews from critics, continues to break records. Finally, Pa…

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Things Were Different Then. 1:29:29

24d ago1:29:29

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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 o…

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Alison Arngrim 43:21

29d ago43:21

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Little House on the Prairie was a worldwide television phenomenon and its stars became household names. Think Michael Landon, Melissa Gilbert and our guest this week, Alison Arngrim. Alison played the spoiled, snobbish bully Nellie Oleson. Not exactly the most likeable character on the show, but certainly one of most most talked about. Here, Alison…

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439. SAG Sounds Off on AI Actors; FCC Reviews Ownership Rules, and Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Slot 34:50

29d ago34:50

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Do the Watusi ! 1:40:43

1M ago1:40:43

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Ian Rawlings 28:35

1M ago28:35

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Back in the day, our guest this week Ian Rawlings played Australian television's most notorious bad boy come playboy Wayne Hamilton in the long-running soapie Sons and Daughters, and he loved every minute of it. As Ian tells Sarah and Kevin, nothing was off limits for Wayne, but Ian was also having the time of his life acting alongside the likes of…

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438. RushTok launches Sorority NIL stars; Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 Game 30:02

1M ago30:02

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This week, Mesh provides his One Battle After Another review and Paul recaps the initial signups for ESPN Unlimited and Fox One. Next, they discuss Marvel’s Wolverine, a PlayStation 5 game from Insomniac Studios that is scheduled for a Fall 2026 release, whose cinema-quality teaser trailer was dropped last week. Finally, Paul and Mesh debate RushTo…

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Walk this Way 1:22:58

1M ago1:22:58

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It a Grand Old Show as we wrap up the 2025 AFL season. We have the poop on the Snoop and a bunch on the Brady drama. Finey discusses how the Lions took their chances and SJ Peak blasts the pre-game dancers. Ken has fallen out of love with the game and the rhyming must stop now, which is a shame. Musically, the trip to 1986 brings little joy as pop …

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Kerri Pottharst 38:28

1M ago38:28

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Our guest this week really is one of the Golden Girls of Australian sport, and 25 years after her nation-stopping performance, we are delighted to have Olympic Gold medallist Kerri Pottharst on the show. The sands of Bondi Beach provided the perfect platform for Kerri and Natalie Cook to beat the world and bring home gold in the beach volleyball. A…

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437. RIP Robert Redford & AI Updates 32:31

1M ago32:31

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Paul and Mesh begin with a quick recap of the biggest Emmys winners and a tribute to Robert Redford who passed away at the age of 89. Next, they discuss Luma AI's new video generator, Ray 3, which it describes as intelligent, iterative, and capable of producing HDR quality video. Finally, they ponder the impact of Telisha Jones, a poet whose an AI-…

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Burn, Baby, Burn! 1:39:39

2M ago1:39:39

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Grand Final week in Melbourne and the boys are up and about with tips, thoughts and the usual cut and thrust about the biggest day in the AFL. But wait, there's more - including Ken's gig review, SJP's health and beauty tips (which are better financially than his horse racing tips) and Kev's not backing the Dogg for a good show at the MCG on Saturd…

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Paul Salmon 38:41

2M ago38:41

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It's footy finals time and with the AFL Grand Final just days away now, Paul Salmon - a man who is no stranger to that big stage - joins us this week. Paul has some very fond memories of experiencing the ultimate success with the Bombers in the eighties and nineties. He also has an amazing coffee confession, not to mention an outrageous dream dinne…

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436. NY Fashion Week, Fall Movie Preview, and A24 opens a Theatre 32:10

2M ago32:10

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This week, Paul and Mesh recap New York Fashion Week which sets the trends for fashion in 2026. Next, they look forward to some of their most anticipated movies for the end of 2025. Finally, they discuss A24's reopening of the Cherry Lane Theatre in Manhattan's West Village where the hitmaker can fine tune its growth into live events and foster dir…

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Let's Look for the Purple Banana. 1:33:37

2M ago1:33:37

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Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the unholy wows and kapows of Stephen J Peak as he ventures into that sacred of all Ruck 'n Roll commitments - a live gig on a school night with Saint Ken of Francis. Does it end in tears, beers or the local Chinese takeaway? The footy finals means plenty of meaningful, manly type talk about rea…

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P J Lane 27:57

2M ago27:57

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Like his famous father Don, P J Lane is the complete entertainment package and then some. Actor, singer, dancer and former pro basketballer, P J joins us this week to talk about ' I Love Your Faces,' the tribute show he is staging to showcase the amazing life of his Dad. P J shares some family history, some television history, his guilty food vice …

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435. Nielsen Ratings Revamp, New James Bond Game, and Kelce Bros Beer 34:02

2M ago34:02

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This week, Paul and Mesh begin with Nielsen’s new ratings methodology which will incorporate 75M devices to provide even more accurate measurements, just in time for the start of the NFL season. Next, Mesh teases 007 First Light, the next installment in the James Bond line of video games which has gotten great initial press. Finally, Paul and Mesh …

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Long Legs, Short Skirts with No Tights! 1:40:38

2M ago1:40:38

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The show that knows no boundaries. The show that serves no masters. The show that ploughs its own furrow. The show that isn't frightened to say what no one else is thinking! This is that show and then some. The pearls of wisdom come thick and fast from the learned lips of the regular cast. You'll never know from where they pluck it but they can't b…

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Tom Burlinson 34:56

2M ago34:56

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When he is not belting out Frank Sinatra tunes on stage around the concert halls of Australia, Tom Burlinson is being stopped on the street by Aussies who remember him fondly as The Man from Snowy River, a movie role that changed his life. Tom shares his behind the scenes memories of an amazing time for him and for Australian cinema. He talks music…

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434. Gaurav Gupta: Squanto 33:51

2M ago33:51

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This week, Paul interviews Gaurav Gupta, the founder of Squanto. An app that creates a marketplace for live performers and allows its clients and venues to use AI tools to sort through the sea of options for the best fit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Lola Media

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The Words Don't Get in the Way. 1:13:30

2M ago1:13:30

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The combination of Spring in the air, footy finals and a musical trip back to the hippy era brings a heightened, enlightened and at times frightened performance from members of the ensemble. The raft of topics is as always a cacophony of differing views on the problems of the world! As long as those problems only concern old blokes kicking a footy,…

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Osher Günsberg 35:54

2M ago35:54

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Osher Günsberg is a man of many and varied talents but does he dazzle in the kitchen the way he has on radio and television for the last few decades? You will find that out, plus an insight into his new book 'So What ? Now What? '(Penguin Books). Osher's own mental health journey was the catalyst for this collection of strategies and tips for livin…

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433. Streaming Update and Dr. Phil's Merit Media Bankruptcy Dispute 35:30

2M ago35:30

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This week, Paul and Mesh begin with a discussion of the launch of two new streamers, ESPN Unlimited and Fox One, as well as Nielsen's latest report on television consumption habits. Next, they look forward to WB Animation's relaunch with Cat In The Hat slated for November 2026 with an all-star cast. Finally, Paul provide a recap of a dispute betwee…

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It's a Prisoner Island. 1:21:07

2M ago1:21:07

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The footy tipping crown sits comfortably on the head of Finey - an easy victor in the finish. The final tip for the season confirmed S J Peak's stranglehold on the wooden spoon and -even when offered the chance to not finish last - he declined. Now you know the thinking, or lack thereof, behind his racing selections. Chances are, you have already l…

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Annette Allison OAM 37:42

3M ago37:42

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Annette Allison brought the sunshine of Brisbane to the television screens of Melbourne and beyond in a career than spanned decades and many and varied roles. Fondly remembered for hosting Channel 10's Good Morning Melbourne and for a time the nightly news, Annette also interviewed the creme de la creme of visiting celebrities. When they didn't com…

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432. Zach Cregger's Weapons, Sling Up-Ends Linear TV (again), and AI with a heart? 34:35

3M ago34:35

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This week, Mesh provides a rave review for Weapons, the sophomore effort from Zach Cregger, that is generating massive box-office buzz. Next, Paul and Mesh discuss the introduction of Sling's day, weekend, and week passes which provide a low-cost entry point to linear TV, but may ruffle feathers with TV networks. Finally, they discuss Geoffrey Hint…

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The Clock on the Silo says Eleven Degrees. 1:43:33

3M ago1:43:33

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In a galaxy far, far away....... The Wrath of Peak, the latest episode of The Galah Wars franchise, is unleashed as Stephen J fires up over football's horse trading, the F word and unpaid legal fees. Ken brings Paul Kelly's catalogue to the table for musical dissection and the results will surprise. Finey is not only living the dream, he's driving …

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Rachel Khoo 36:13

3M ago36:13

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Rachel Khoo is one of the stars of The Great Australian Bake Off and as the new season drops on Binge, the effervescent, world-renowned global culinary consultant, author, presenter and baker joins us for a chat. Rachel shares her amazing story which has taken her around the world, from Le Cordon Bleu pastry kitchen in Paris to sharing the Bake Off…

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431. Sizzling Q2 Media Earnings, NFL + ESPN unite, and Howdy, Roku 33:34

3M ago33:34

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This week, Paul and Mesh begin with strong earnings announcements from several leading media companies. Next, they discuss the announced deal between NFL and ESPN where NFL is getting a stake in ESPN in exchange for granting ESPN additional games and media rights. Finally, they discuss Roku entering the pay-streaming game with its new budget-friend…