Best Macquarie Media Network Podcasts (2025)

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PFA’s Beau Busch with Western United players at crossroads, Phil McNulty on Tuchel’s England & Premier League 1:02:48

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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert, Michael Edgley and Willem van Denderen. Western United’s future continues to look exceptionally bleak, with forty-four players across men’s and women’s senior sides facing the prospect of being without a club when the season kicks off next month. PFA chief-executive Beau Busch returns at a very trying time for a section o…

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Box2Box - Jason Pine as NZ clubs meet contrasting Australia Cup fortunes, Adriano Del Monte’s Serie A Preview 1:02:58

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Box2Box, with Michael Edgley, Joey Lynch and Willem van Denderen! New Zealand’s A-League clubs met contrasting fortunes in the Australia Cup this week, with Auckland FC progressing on penalties while Wellington crashed out to a 4-0 defeat. Jason Pine (Sky Sports NZ) returns with the outlook for their respective campaigns looking decidedly different…

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Box2Box - John Anastasiadis as Heidelberg enjoy another Australia Cup run, Jonathan Wilson on Sunderland’s Premier League return 1:10:41

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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert & Michael Edgley! Heidelberg further entrenched themselves in Australia Cup history with last week’s 3-0 win over Western Sydney, and face Wellington for a place in the semi-finals on Tuesday. Manager John Anastasiadis returns with the Bergers amidst extraordinary fixture congestion, but making the most of the opportunitie…

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Box2Box - Michael Lynch as Western United reckoning looms, Henry Winter’s Premier League preview 1:16:01

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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert & Willem van Denderen! Western United’s future lies solely in their ability to successfully appeal Football Australia’s decision to strip them of their A-Leagues license. Veteran football reporter Michael Lynch returns to reflect on the never-wholly satisfying history of the club, and whether the doors will really close th…

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Box2Box - Australia Cup king Liam Boland after Kingsway progress, Nancy Frostick's Championship preview 1:09:30

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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! Olympic Kingsway pulled off this year's first Australia Cupset at the expense of Melbourne Victory last week, and competition-record goalscorer Liam Boland was front and centre with a brace off the bench. Nearing the end of his esteemed semi-professional career, Liam is forthright in his assessment of t…

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Box2Box - South Melbourne’s Bill Papastergiadis as Second Tier frustration returns, Kit Holden’s German pre-season wrap 1:13:17

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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert Michael Edgley! The Australian Championship remains slated for its long-awaited October kick-off, although Sunday’s announcement by Football Australia that they’ve been unable to find additional suitable clubs to join the inaugural eight has seen frustration return. South Melbourne chairman Bill Papastergiadis joins Michae…

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Stoppage Time - In conversation with Victory Director of Football, John Didulica 30:56

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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Melbourne Victory Director of Football John Didulica joins the show for an in-depth discussion on both the club, and the broader state of Australian football. A former player, long-time administrator and one-time author, there are few more distinguished voices in the Australian game. Follow us on X: https://tw…

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Box2Box - Daniel Garb wraps Popovic media briefing, Northern Tigers CEO Kevin Johnson ahead of Australia Cup debut 49:30

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Box2Box, with Michael Edgley and Willem van Denderen! The Socceroos qualified for the 2026 World Cup in efficient style, and now Tony Popovic has the better part of a year on his hands to best prepare the side. Daniel Garb was part of last week’s extensive private media briefing, and returns with Nestory Irankunda among numerous key topics.The Aust…

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Box2Box Archive - Socceroos qualify for Qatar World Cup, with Jackson Irvine & Ron Smith (2022) 31:57

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The Socceroos have recently qualified for the 2026 World Cup, without any of the stress of intercontinental playoffs or penalty shootouts. In this week's archive episode we head back to June 16, 2022, and catch up with integral midfielder Jackson Irvine, and Australian youth development doyen Ron Smith, in the days after their heroic shootout win o…

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Box2Box - Vince Rugari on Wrexham Down Under, Cerys Jones previews Women’s Euros Quarters 1:02:58

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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! Wrexham are on their tour of Australia and New Zealand, and pulling some significant crowds. The Sydney Morning Herald’s Vince Rugari assesses what’s in it for us, where to next for Wrexham as they continue their climb up the English pyramid. Separately, Vince considers the near futures of the Matildas,…

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Box2Box Archive - Our tribute to Mike Cockerill (2017) 8:00

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From the Box2Box Archive: Following our chat with Sebastian Hassett in Stoppage Time, take a listen back to our tribute to Mike Cockerill, a titan of Australian football journalism, following his passing aged just 56 following a long battle with cancer, in 2017. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Stoppage Time - Extended catch up with Sebastian Hassett 24:36

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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: In recognition of our 500th episode, Rob & Edge catch up with former senior football writer with The Sydney Morning Herald, Sebastian Hassett. A guest on the show's pilot episode in April 2015, Seb reflects on the decade that's been as his journey in football has changed significantly, and remembers his friend…

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Box2Box Episode 500! - John Kosmina, Tracey Holmes, Martin Tyler 1:24:38

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Box2Box Episode 500, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! Australian football legend John Kosmina was our inaugural guest in 2015, and returns to reflect on the decade that’s been for the A-League & Socceroos, in both of which he left a significant legacy. The Sports Ambassador Podcast’s Tracey Holmes has consistently proven the point of reason whe…

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Stoppage Time - Western United woes, Club World Cup knockouts, John Textor 18:26

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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Derek ties up some ST loose ends regarding Crystal Palace, Lyon & Sampdoria, football's financial order restores itself in the Club World Cup, and Western United's financial woes continue! Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=10002887130624…

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Box2Box - Teo Pellizzeri reviews Matildas vs Slovenia, Dafydd Pritchard as Wrexham visit approaches 1:16:53

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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! The Matildas’ new era has commenced, with Joe Montemurro overseeing a win and a draw against Slovenia in a pair of friendlies in Perth last week. The next assignment comes quickly, in this week’s dual fixtures against Panama: Network 10 caller Teo Pellizzeri covers the Australian women’s game as closely…

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Stoppage Time - Club World Cup lessons, United ticket prices, Mudryk charges 24:41

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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Manchester United ticket prices in focus, Club World Cup lessons to be heeded ahead of next year's international men's edition, and what next for Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk? Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our writ…

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Box2Box - Joey Lynch ahead of Montemurro’s Matildas kickoff, Jonathan Tannenwald with USA at centre of world football 1:15:54

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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! Joe Montemurro has named a new-look squad for his first matches as Matildas boss, with the first against Slovenia in Perth on Thursday. Joey Lynch (The Guardian, ESPN) returns for a look at some of the major storylines facing the new manager, ahead of a huge eighteen months for the side. Then to the Uni…

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Stoppage Time - FIFA World Cup revenue projections, Ligue 1 Broadcast Rights, Hellas lift 23:26

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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: FIFA release their eye-watering financial projections for the 2026 Men’s World Cup, South Melbourne & Preston contest ‘The Big Show 2’ as George Vasilopolous ends his silence, and Jonathan Liew’s attack on Ange Postecoglou. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.faceboo…

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Box2Box - Paul Williams wraps AFC Qualifiers, Phil McNulty on Tuchel’s England woes 1:09:21

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Box2Box, with Willem van Denderen and Michael Edgley! The Socceroos are headed to a seventh World Cup after sealing automatic qualification for just the third time through the AFC. The Asian Game’s Paul Williams returns to put the achievement in perspective; also on the table is Palestine’s contentious exit, Uzbekistan’s success, and more. Meanwhil…

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Stoppage Time - FIFA Club World Cup preview, Oldham Athletic, Perth Glory 27:59

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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: a preview of contenders and dark horses as the revamped Club World Cup waits at the starting gate, some welcome good news for the embattled Oldham Athletic, Perth Glory signal their intent in the transfer market, and plenty more… Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.f…

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Box2Box - Tracey Holmes as Montemurro’s Matildas era commences, Martyn Ziegler on Club World Cup kickoff 1:13:40

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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Derek Dyson! Football Australia finally has their man, and Joe Montemurro has presented well in his opening week as Matildas boss. Tracey Holmes (The Sports Ambassador Podcast) returns to assess the challenges the new manager has in front of him from the outset, and also reflects on recent turnover at head office. This…

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Stoppage Time - Simon Hill tribute, Matildas 2010 Asian Cup anniversary, United in Malaysia 25:42

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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: A tribute to Simon Hill as he closes the book on his esteemed Australian broadcasting career, a reflection on the Matildas historic 2010 Asian Cup success fifteen year on, and a look at Manchester United's post-season tour of Malaysia. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https:/…

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Box2Box - Scott McIntyre as AFC Qualifiers heat up, Liam Twomey on Sam Kerr’s Chelsea return 1:16:03

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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! The Socceroos can seal qualification to the 2026 World Cup over the next two week, but will take nothing for granted against Japan and Saudi Arabia. Elsewhere, Graham Arnold commences with Iraq, and Uzbekistan are on the verge of history - The Asian Game’s Scott McIntyre returns for a comprehensive, and…

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Stoppage Time - Premier League Broadcast Rights, A-League managers 2025/26, Sampdoria update 29:20

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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: an update on Sampdoria as the ailing Italian club finds itself in relegation purgatory, Alexandre Lacazette ascends to legend status in Lyon, and the A-League Men's managerial merry-go-round as the off-season nears. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pr…

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Box2Box - Simon Hill ahead of Melbourne Derby Grand Final, Adriano Del Monte as Napoli win Serie A 1:08:47

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Box2Box, with Willem van Denderen and Michael Edgley! Melbourne Victory have shocked Auckland FC to move into the A-League Men’s Grand Final against expectation, setting up a decider against Melbourne City for the first time. Simon Hill returns for his annual Grand Final week chat, which also includes a look at instability at Football Australia and…