Best AFL Deep Dive Podcasts (2025)

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DEEP DIVE: Can the AFL fix its homophobia problem? 15:00

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6d ago15:00

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Izak Rankine has become the most recent AFL player to receive a multi-week ban for using a slur on the field and it's igniting a bigger conversation about the culture of the AFL. So is the punishment enough? And can the AFL be doing more to stamp out its homophobia and harassment problem? In this deep dive, hack unpacks what's been happening on the…

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FRIDAY HUDDLE - The $1.6m ATM Glitch, Browny's Nightmare, Dating Tips 1:45:31

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The boys start off with the biggest headlines from the last 24 hours - until browny completely cocks it up by going with a story he was supposed to use in a later segment. Chief puts the All-Australian selection panel in his Slaughterhouse, and it's time for the Huddlie Award - best team performance of the year. Howie received a very unusual prank …

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THE SHAKEUP: The AFL's queer awakening, psych wards + Katter crash out 29:00

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The culture of the AFL has been under intense scrutiny all season, and this week there were two big moments: Mitch Brown came out as bi, while Bailey Smith spoke about his time in a mental health facility. So are these conversations the sign a new era is starting in the AFL? Also this week, Bob Katter was caught re-reading his own book in an airpor…

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Balloons, Brides & Breaking Barriers 30:30

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From Taylor Swift’s engagement meltdown to Abbey's birthday, this week’s episode is full of love, laughter and a whole lot of glitter. But it’s also a landmark moment for Aussie sport - we reflect on former Eagle Mitch Brown’s brave step as the first openly bisexual AFL player, and what it means for the game and beyond. Plus: Carlos Alcaraz’s buzzc…

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'Man-made famine', trial of the croc wrangler + why do a marathon? 30:00

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All United Nations Security Council members (except the US) have declared the famine in Gaza a man-made crisis. Plus, we unpack the trial of celebrity croc wrangler Matt Wright, as the jury in Darwin prepares to start deliberating on a verdict. And news of Iran's alleged attacks in Melbourne and Sydney has left young people in Australia's Jewish, I…

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INTERVIEW: Is an 'alienation crisis' hurting Australia's social fabric? 13:00

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Social cohesion impacts how connected and inclusive our society is. But is it in trouble in Australia? It's a question a lot of people are asking, especially after events this week: a sovereign citizen allegedly killing 2 police officers, ASIO declaring a foreign government is behind antisemitic attacks in Melbourne and Sydney, and plans for protes…

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Social cohesion, student uprising + music in Arnhem Land 29:00

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From foreign interference by Iran to a plan for anti-immigrant rallies, a lot of people are seeing signs this week that Australia's social cohesion is fraying. So what's fuelling it? And the manhunt for the gunman who allegedly killed 2 police officers in Victoria is in its second day. We have the latest. Also, 1 year on we check in on the students…

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MIDWEEK RUB | Departing Blues, Harley Extends & All Australian Snubs 30:27

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The footy world will take a breather this weekend but there is still plenty happening! Silvagni, De Koning & Curnow want out of the Blues, Harley Reid re-commits to the Eagles, the All Australian squad has dropped & much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Triple M

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'Sov cit' police shooting, Iran attacks Australia + abusive friends 31:00

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With 2 police officers killed and another injured, there's still a lot of questions about the shooting situation in Victoria. Here's what we know so far. And for the first time in post-war Australia, we have expelled a foreign ambassador. Why? ASIO has accused the Iranian government of orchestrating at least 2 antisemitic attacks in Australia. Plus…

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5% house deposits, supermarket bag checks + throwing away clothes 30:00

4d ago30:00

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With just a 5% deposit, the government wants thousands more young Aussies to be able to buy a place. But is it just going to make housing more expensive? And ever been asked to show your bags in a supermarket? Unions say the retail workers who are asking are copping way too much abuse. Plus: why do smaller fashion labels need to be sustainable, but…

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MONDAY MINI-MATCH - R24 GWS Giants v St Kilda 30:19

4d ago30:19

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It was a thrilling nail bitter at Engie Stadium as the GWS Giants took a close hard fought win over St Kilda Join Brad Seymour, Tim Solly, Jude Bolton, and Justin Edwards for every massive moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Triple M

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Sunday Rub - The GOAT! Gary Ablett Jnr Joins Show + Stevie J’s Best On-Air Moments 2025 52:17

5d ago52:17

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Stevie J's strict training regime for legends game | Reasons Browny needed a week off Channel 7’s Theo Doropoulos' Footy News | The Random Top 5 - The Best Stevie J moments | See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Triple M

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SATURDAY RUB - JB's Dream and Bill's Quiz goes Prime Time! 1:11:41

6d ago1:11:41

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We're at Marvel Stadium prior to Adelaide taking on North Melbourne. Bill's quiz goes prime time for some reason; we're joined by Damian Monkhurst; Bern delivers another Nuff of the Week; Damo has the big news stories and We tackle Bill for his poor preparation. Triple M Footy's Saturday Rub is JB, Billy Brownless, Bernie Vince and Damian Barrett S…

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FRIDAY HUDDLE | Glenn Maxwell's Ashes Opener Smokey, Top 5 All-In Performances, Damo's Footy Trip 1:45:25

7d ago1:45:25

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The boys begin with their takes on the Izak Rankine suspension, as well as some other headlines from the last 24 hours. Amidst fears the AFL has killed off the footy trip, Damo is set to embark on his own overseason off-season adventure. Then it's the first of "The Huddlie Awards" - the most outstanding sporting moments of 2025. The boys all have s…

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THE SHAKEUP: Parent vs boss, AFL ban + was that roundtable productive? 29:00

6d ago29:00

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Three days debating economic reform to land on some key priorities of 'broad agreement' - could the productivity roundtable have been an email? And, the AFL has hit Izak Rankine with a 4-week ban over a homophobic slur. Plus, is it okay to bring your parents to a job interview or have them negotiate your pay rise? Host Dave Marchese is joined by ar…

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Words Matter: The AFL's Latest Reckoning 39:46

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This week Georgie and Abbey dive deep into the fallout from Izak Rankine's homophobic slur - a story that’s shaking the AFL on the eve of finals. With special guest Kate McCarthy, they unpack the culture that still allows this language to surface, the AFL’s mixed messaging on zero tolerance, and what it means for fans who feel left out of the game …

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THURSDAY RUB | Izak Rankine's Suspension, Matt Cottrell, Best Teammate Nicknames 55:19

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The team starts by discussing how players can get fired up for the final game of the season when they're out of finals contention. Izak Rankine's suspension gets handed down, and the team chat through the fallout, the delay in the decision, and what the AFL and Adelaide overlooked in the process. Bernie Vince phones in from Adelaide for a Crow's pe…

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Sick certificate safety, stopping the algal bloom + support for autism 29:00

8d ago29:00

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Online medical companies offering sick certificates and prescriptions are everywhere. They're cheap and easy. But are they risky too? Plus, the government is planning to divert kids with mild to moderate developmental delay or autism away from the NDIS. And South Australia's algal bloom has killed marine life from hundreds of species. Will an extra…

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INTERVIEW: Leaving construction to fight the industry's mental health crisis 17:00

9d ago17:00

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Despite the physical dangers of the job, the leading cause of death among construction workers isn't job site accidents. It's suicide. So what's fuelling it? And what can you do if you or someone you know is struggling? We've been unpacking the industry's hidden hazards with someone who's lived through them: Dr Simon Tyler, who now works as a psych…

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Why Netanyahu is sledging Albanese, more AFL slurs + getting a free car 29:00

9d ago29:00

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reckons Anthony Albanese is a "weak politician" who has "abandoned" Jewish Australians. Some Australian government ministers are hitting back. So can Australia repair the relationship with Israel? And another AFL player is facing a ban after using a homophobic slur against an opponent. Are things getting be…

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MIDWEEK RUB | The St Kilda Mafia Secures Nasiah, Izak Rankine + How Will The Top 8 Shape Up? 30:36

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Daisy, Damo and Joey reunite for the Midweek Rub ahead of round 24 - and Daisy's about to kiss Don Montagna's hand! Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera is locked in at the Saints in a great story for the club, while Izak Rankine's season is about to end over a homophobic slur. Damo unloads a few bullets at one of his media counterparts before all the tips ahea…

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Europe showing up for Ukraine + the high rate of suicide in construction 30:00

10d ago30:00

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Days after meeting Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump has emerged from peace talks with Volodymyr Zlenskyy and seven other European leaders. Next, the US president wants to set up a meeting between Ukraine and Russia. So can Ukraine trust Trump? And young tradies are two times more likely to die by suicide than other men their age. We chat to them about …

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Low iron guidelines, sovereign citizens + reawakening Indigenous languages 29:00

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Some women with low iron reckon they're being 'gaslit' by health care providers, and going years without proper care. Do guidelines need to change? And from home-made courts to armed stand-offs, Australia's anti-government movement is growing. So what's the deal with sovereign citizens? Also, meet the young First Nations woman who created an online…

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MONDAY MINI-MATCH - R23 Adelaide vs Collingwood 32:38

12d ago32:38

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The Crows won an epic arm-wrestle against the Pies to guarantee a home qualifying final. Join Chris Dittmar, Brenton Yates, Bernie Vince, Dom Cassisi, Rhett Biglands, and Ethan Meldrum for every massive moment in front of an AFL-record Adelaide Oval crowd. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are about to meet face-to-face in Alaska. They're talking about Ukraine, but Ukraine's not there. So what will this mean for peace? And we hear from LGBTQ+ migrants seeking asylum in Australia, fearing persecution for their sexuality back home. Also, scientists have discovered sex rever…