Podcasts by NRL Boom Rookies

Magic Round Preview - Christmas Eve from 2023-05-04T19:30

With no Thursday game to review, the boys talk about the excitement of Magic Round before another round of 'What About This Bloke?' (06:51), and then all of the weekend's action including Brisbane ...

Round 2 Review - Waddell's Waddlers from 2023-03-13T02:29

*Re-uploaded!* In this week's review show, the boys jump into all of the round two action, including another Broncos rant from the editor-at-large (6:31), the Bulldogs springing the ambush of the y...

Round 2 Review - Waddell's Waddlers from 2023-03-13T02:29

*Re-uploaded!* In this week's review show, the boys jump into all of the round two action, including another Broncos rant from the editor-at-large (6:31), the Bulldogs springing the ambush of the y...

Grand Final Week - All Grand Finals Preview ft. Nick Campton from 2022-09-30T09:32:58

Well, it's the final episode of Grand Final week, and who better to join us than TV's Own, ABC's own and Rugby League's Own Nick Campton (@Campo37) as we preview the State Championship, NRLW and NR...

Weekly Wrap - 05 Vibes from 2022-08-02T19:28:21

We're here with another weekly wrap as Mitch and Matt break down round 20 of the 2022 NRL season! Featuring in today's episode;What do we think of the August 1st deadline? NSW stadium debacle cont...

Weekly Wrap - Uphill Nerds from 2022-06-14T10:27:17

We're here with another weekly wrap as Mitch and Matt break down Round 14 of the 2022 NRL season. Featuring in today's episode;Alex Johnston moves 3 tries closer to Irvine The Broncos won, but at ...

2022 NRL Season Previews - Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs ft. Neil Dessmann from 2022-03-03T00:47:07

We're here with the 9th of 16 Daily 2022 Season Previews as we're joined by Channel 9 Producer Neil Dessmann to discuss the 2022 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs campaign, particularly; Expectations...

2022 NRL Season Previews - Broncos Weekly Crossover ft. Simo Alley from 2022-02-28T18:03:53

On our 3rd edition of our 2021 Daily 2021 Season Previews you're getting something a little different, but also the same as last year - a Broncos Weekly Crossover because Mitch ain't doing this twi...

2022 NRL Season Previews - Parramatta Eels ft. Mitch Clarke / The Cumberland Throw from 2022-02-27T10:24:33

We're here with our first of 16 Daily 2022 Season Previews as we're joined by Mitch Clarke from the Cumberland Throw (@EelsTCT) to get his opinion on the 2022 Parramatta Eels season, particularly h...

Off Season News&Question Time Ft. @NRLPhysio - It's Bigger Than Hip Drop from 2022-02-24T06:45:18

We're back again in the last week of the off-season with Brien Seeney (@NRLPhysio), and we're here to talk news and answer all of your questions. This week;Takeaways from this weekend's trial match...

Off Season News & Question Time - Peter Siddle's Got A Big from 2022-02-16T23:37:45

We're back again in the off-season, and we're here to talk news and answer all of your questions.

This week;

• The All Stars Game
• Some pre-season chat and what we'll b...
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Off Season News & Question Time - The Big Dunce from 2022-02-09T10:41:29

We're back again in the off-season, and we're here to talk news and answer all of your questions.

This week;

• Signing news and opinions
• The All Stars Game
• Thi...
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Off Season News & Question Time - Always Been A Big Doubles Guy, Me from 2022-02-01T23:20:30

We're back again in the off-season, and we're here to talk news, take on the final of our Rookie Take of the Year bracket and answer all of your questions.

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• Signin...
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Off Season News & Question Time - The Diaries Of A Packers Madman from 2022-01-26T22:47:05

We're back again in the off-season, and we're here to talk news, take on the next week of our Rookie Take of the Year bracket and answer all of your questions.

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Off Season News & Question Time - Six Again, Again from 2022-01-19T10:40:41

We're back again in the off-season, and we're here to talk news, take on the next week of our Rookie Take of the Year bracket and answer all of your questions.

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• Si...
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Expansion Draft Vol. 3 - The Draft Concludes ft. @Campo37&@GLR_Clarke from 2021-12-20T18:27:52

This week, something different, as we're joined by ABC's Nick Campton (@Campo37)&AAP's George Clarke (@GLR_Clarke) for the third episode of our much talked Expansion Draft series. In this episode w...

Expansion Draft Vol. 2 - The Draft Begins ft. @Campo37 & @GLR_Clarke from 2021-12-13T18:00:13

This week, something different, as we're joined by ABC's Nick Campton (@Campo37) & AAP's George Clarke (@GLR_Clarke) for the second episode of our much talked Expansion Draft series.

News & Question Time - Coupla Fn Cs Talking Footy On A Podcast from 2021-12-01T10:53:01

We're back again in the off-season, and we're here to talk news, take on the next week of our Rookie Take of the Year bracket and answer all of your questions.

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• Br...
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Off Season News & Question Time - from 2021-11-23T10:34:26

We're back again in the off-season, and we're here to talk news, take on the next week of our Rookie Take of the Year bracket and answer all of your questions.

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• Is...
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Off Season News & Question Time - I Forgot To Name This One from 2021-11-23T10:34:26

We're back again in the off-season, and we're here to talk news, take on the next week of our Rookie Take of the Year bracket and answer all of your questions.

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• Is...
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Off Season News & Question Time - Ole Gunnar Walters from 2021-11-23T10:34:21

We're back from our short holiday, and we're here to talk news, start our Rookie Take of the Year bracket and answer all of your questions.

This week;

• Off season movements s...
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Dolphins expansion ft. @NRLPhysio from 2021-10-13T03:47:53

Brien Seeney aka NRL Physio joins the lads for a quick emergency podcast, after his beloved Dolphins (from parts unknown) were granted the 17th NRL license. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

Grand Final Week - Final Review from 2021-10-03T12:27:04

We're here with our final episode of the week, and of the regular season, as Mitch and Bungard look back and somewhat review, and somewhat pause a lot and say "I don't know" as we look back on the ...

Grand Final Week - Final Preview from 2021-10-02T07:40:50

We're here with our 6th and final episode of Grand Final week, as we preview the match up and give our predictions on who is going home with the premiership tomorrow, and the results will shock you...

Grand Final Week - Benji Special ft. @Campo37 from 2021-10-01T00:30:07

We're back with our 5th episode of Grand Final week, joined by Nick Campton from the DT (@Campo37) as we bring you something different, a Benji Marshall special, as he prepares to play in his 2n...

Grand Final Week - South Sydney Rabbitohs Review/Preview ft. @phillutton78 from 2021-09-29T11:05:28

We're back with our 3rd episode of Grand Final week, joined by Phil Lutton from the SMH (@phillutton78) so Phil and Bungard can victory lap everything they did or didn't say about Souths in the pre...

Grand Final Week - Penrith Panthers Review/Preview ft. @Bensquag from 2021-09-28T12:14:12

We're back with our 2nd episode of Grand Final week, joined by Ben Quagliata (@Bensquag) to take back everything we said about the Panthers last week, talk the story so far, their chances this Sund...

Weekly Wrap - Counter Benji-ism from 2021-09-27T10:46:36

We're here with another Weekly Wrap, as Mitch and Bungard discuss the preliminary finals in our first of many Grand Final week podcast!

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Question Time - The Sadness At Suncorp ft. @EmSprouster&@Bensquag from 2021-09-22T19:43:18

It's time for another Question Time! This week;Previewing of this weekend's Prelims, featuring our good friend Em Sprouster (@EmSprouster) and newcomer Ben Quagliata (@Bensquag) Our plans for the ...

Weekly Wrap - Bumpy Track Bullies from 2021-09-20T19:44:58

We're here with another Weekly Wrap, as Mitch and Bungard discuss the second week of the finals and nothing else! Featuring in this week's episode;Manly end the Roosters season, not flat track bull...

Question Time - Einstein's Monstar from 2021-09-15T19:36:56

It's time for another Question Time!

This week;

• Previewing of the Week 2 finals games
• #RookieTakes
• biggest takeaways from week 1 of the new NFL season?
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Weekly Wrap - Wayne's World 2, Smugard Boogaloo from 2021-09-12T19:53:30

We're here with another Weekly Wrap, as Mitch and Bungard discuss the first week of the finals and nothing else!

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• Dean Rob drops in for his...
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Question Time - Well, It's Not Jack Wighton's Fault ft. @Campo37 from 2021-09-07T19:42:51

It's time for another Question Time! ft. Nick Campton This week;An interview with Coal Train Cup winner Matt Duggan aka Matt Duggab Campo Raiders Therapy SessionWhich team from the bottom 8 are y...

Weekly Wrap - The Real Real Tales From Tiger Town ft. @Campo37 from 2021-09-06T19:36:06

We're here with another Weekly Wrap, as Mitch and Bungard are joined by the return of Nick Campton (@Campo37) discuss this week's games and the news from around the league.

Featuring i...

Question Time - The Hamburglar from 2021-09-01T11:11:04

It's time for another Question Time!

This week;

• Reasons to root for or against title contenders?
• Jason Taumololo has had his worst season since coming into first gra...
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Weekly Wrap - The One About Latrell (& Also Other Things Happened) from 2021-08-30T19:30:29

We're here with another Weekly Wrap, as Mitch and Bungard discuss this week's games and the news from around the league.

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• This week's games<...
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Question Time - Odds On Suli from 2021-08-25T11:22:32

It's time for another Question Time!

This week;

• Who is a RL player/personality who you loved until they got social media?
• What's the worse trend in the NRL right now...
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Question Time - Moneyball Mwhy from 2021-08-18T12:02:41

It's time for another Question Time!

This week;

• What would you rather; To win the Dally M Medal but your team doesn't make the finals or win the Clive Churchill Medal but yo...
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Weekly Wrap - Cody Walker Frozen Yoghurt from 2021-08-16T19:31:59

We're here with another Weekly Wrap, as Mitch and Bungard discuss this week's games and the news from around the league. Featuring in this week's episode;This week's games Are Souths contenders no...

Weekly Wrap - Cody Walker Frozen Yoghurt from 2021-08-16T19:31:59

We're here with another Weekly Wrap, as Mitch and Bungard discuss this week's games and the news from around the league.

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• This week's games<...
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Weekly Wrap - Cody Walker Frozen Yoghurt from 2021-08-16T19:31:59

We're here with another Weekly Wrap, as Mitch and Bungard discuss this week's games and the news from around the league.

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• This week's games<...
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Question Time - Don't Worry About Me from 2021-08-11T19:44:08

It's time for another Question Time!This week; - Favourite moments from the Olympics - You have been charged for a crime. Which coach in world sport would you want to represent you in court, and wh...

Weekly Wrap - Will Chambers Shadow Boxing from 2021-08-09T19:37:34

We're here with another Weekly Wrap, as Mitch and Bungard discuss this week's games and the news from around the league. Featuring in this week's episode;This week's games, they were good! Manly l...

Question Time - 4 Minute Mile Guy from 2021-08-04T19:29:44

It's time for another Question Time! This week;Do the Tigers ever turn it around? Name your top 3 types of beer e.g. Shower beers, Friday beers, resignation beers etc.Why is Ivan so salty after a ...

Weekly Wrap - Milflovers from 2021-08-03T11:27:04

We're here with another Weekly Wrap, as Mitch and Bungard discuss this week's games and the news from around the league. Featuring in this week's episode;Milford on his way to Souths This week's g...

Question Time - Handsome Jason from 2021-07-28T23:21:57

It's time for another Question Time! This week;What sports would you add to the 2032 Olympics? Not Olympics related, but what is the official Boom Rookies handsome 13?Why do the Paris Olympics ha...

Weekly Wrap - #Dingeroos from 2021-07-26T19:16:31

We're here with another Weekly Wrap, as Mitch and Bungard discuss this week's games and the news from around the league. Featuring in this week's episode;This week's games Souths score 60There was...

Question Time - Rugby League Decathlon from 2021-07-21T19:49:43

It's time for another Question Time! This week;Which events would feature in a rugby league decathlon and who'd be the favourite to win gold? What are your favourite Rugby League logos past&presen...

Weekly Wrap - This One's About Rugby League from 2021-07-19T19:19:21

We're here with another Weekly Wrap, as Mitch and Bungard discuss this week's games and the news from around the league. Featuring in this week's episode;This week's games Broncos embarrassing, ya...

Question Time - Poli Rookies from 2021-07-15T11:45:33

It's time for another Question Time! This week;Politics, again! Is Mitch Moses and Jack Wighton the most amateur halves combo since Jarred Mullen and Terry Campese?Can a Vegan eat eggs from their ...

Weekly Wrap - The NRL's Always Favoured Queensland from 2021-07-12T19:28:54

We're here with another Weekly Wrap, as Mitch and Bungard discuss this week's games and the news from around the league. Featuring in this week's episode;Everyone's moving to Queensland State of O...

Question Time - Half-Coated Tiny Teddies from 2021-07-07T09:35:04

It's time for another Question Time! This week;If COVID doesn’t stop the NRL in 2020, is Seibold still coaching the Broncos? Ritz or Jatz?NBA Finals Predictions Top 5 Hot sauces?Did PVL organise ...

Weekly Wrap - The One About The Rules Again from 2021-07-05T19:09:47

We're here with another Weekly Wrap, as Mitch and Bungard discuss this week's games and the news from around the league. Featuring in this week's episode;Paul Vaughan's House Party MOAR rules and ...

Question Time - Quarantine Leilua from 2021-07-01T00:37:34

It's time for another Question Time! This week;Which NRL player would we do 14 day hotel quarantine with? How does the Mulitalo saga compare to the TBA debacle?If Trell&Turbo were fit, could Wayne...

Weekly Wrap - Daly Cherry-Pearce from 2021-06-29T12:09:57

We're here with another Weekly Wrap, as Mitch and Bungard discuss both of this week's Origin games and the news from around the league. Featuring in this week's episode;Women's Origin review Men's...

Bonus Pod - Origin II preview ft. Harry Ramage from 2021-06-25T09:56:09

It was too early to preview a Sunday Origin back at the start of the week, so Harry Ramage (@harryramage) has jumped on to talk about game two before it all kicks off in a couple of days.  Three po...

Question Time - Monaco Bar Moses from 2021-06-22T19:04:25

It's time for another Question Time, Ft. Em Sprouster (@EmSprouster) This week;How are we feeling heading into the last Sunday Origin/condensed Origin period for the foreseeable future? If last y...

Weekly Wrap - The Child Ft. Em Sprouster from 2021-06-21T12:31:57

We're here with another Weekly Wrap, as Mitch and Bungard are joined once again by fan favourite Em Sprouster (@emsprouster) to discuss Round 15 of the NRL season. Featuring in this week's episode;...

Question Time - Souths in Four from 2021-06-16T19:00:18

It's time for another Question Time! This week;Coal Train Cup picks Should the Brisbane Broncos be awarded an Order of Australia for services to giving bad teams their confidence back?Is the Roost...

Weekly Wrap - Crackdown Addicts from 2021-06-15T11:22:13

We're here with another Weekly Wrap, as Mitch and Bungard discuss Round 14 of the NRL season. Featuring in this week's episode;Manly winning without Tommy Trbo The crackdown, Kobe Hetherington and...

Question Time - Why Won't Paul Green Leave The Good People of Townsville Alone? from 2021-06-10T08:43:47

It's time for another Question Time! This week;Coal Train Cup picks Rookie TakesWhat Toyota Cup players could you not wait to see in the NRL but ended up being disappointed when this became a real...

Weekly Wrap - I'd Kill For Three Origin Players from 2021-06-07T10:57:31

We're here with another Weekly Wrap, as Mitch and Bungard discuss the Round 13 NRL season. Featuring in this week's episode;The Dragons beating the Broncos Baby Panthers and subsequent tearsLeichh...

Question Time - Bob Katter Pre-Game Soliloquy from 2021-06-02T19:00:49

It's time for another Question Time! This week;Coal Train Cup picks Will Bob Katter be delivering the pre-game speech in the sheds?Who would you rather in your team? A 2000 Lote Tuqiri or a 2014 A...

Weekly Wrap - The Good People of Townsville from 2021-06-01T11:56:24

We're here with another Weekly Wrap, as Mitch and Bungard discuss the Round 12 NRL season and the upcoming Origin series Featuring in this week's episode;Townsville, Origin City Origin previews, w...

Question Time - On-Field Off-Field Craig Gower from 2021-05-26T19:00

It's time for another Question Time! This week;Coal Train Cup picks Did Big Dick Vic finally offer an on-field day to rival Craig Gower's famous golf day?If press conference soundbites translated ...

Weekly Wrap - Red Mist Radley ft. Poppy Bungard from 2021-05-25T11:32:25

We're here with another Weekly Wrap, as Smug Doyle and Matt go over Round 11 and associated news. Featuring in this week's episode;The Broncos beat the Roosters The Kid gets humbledPanthers - real...

Question Time - $13 Salad Roll from 2021-05-18T19:59:51

It's time for another Question Time! This week;What is the best flavour of shapes? How can it be possible to be against PVL changing the rules of the sport on a whim like he is Vince Russo booking...

Weekly Wrap - Send 'Em Off And Let God Sort 'Em Out from 2021-05-18T12:40:01

We're here with another Weekly Wrap, as Mitch (without his voice) and Matt go over this year's Magic Round. Featuring in this week's episode;Magic off the field, not so much on it Why Magic Round ...

Bonus Podcast - Adam Reynolds, The Kevolutionary from 2021-05-12T06:22:22

The news of Adam Reynolds impending signing with the Broncos has broken, so to continue that theme Broken Sadgard and Smug Doyle are here to give you their immediate reactions to the news. How good...

Question Time - FOMOOMR from 2021-05-11T19:55:39

It's time for another Question Time! This week;Tips for dealing with FOMOOMR? Storm signing Coates. Why is it all of a sudden a problem with the transfer system now and not when it was every other...

Weekly Wrap - Magic Is Here from 2021-05-10T11:49:39

We're here with another Weekly Wrap, as Mitch and Matt go over Round 9 of the NRL season Featuring in this week's episode;Magic Round is here!! Souths lost by 50, therefore can't win the compJack ...

Question Time - Good Question from 2021-05-04T19:24:20

It's time for another Question Time! This week;If Benji was on one of the 9/11 planes and had the opportunity to take down the attackers, do you think he would charge up the aisle and tackle the t...

Weekly Wrap - Gamble Responsibly from 2021-05-03T10:12:37

We're here with another Weekly Wrap, as Mitch and Matt go over Round 8 of the NRL season Featuring in this week's episode;Brett Morrris' Career Ending Injury The Broncos record breaking comeback f...

Question Time - M...Scaped ft. Em Sprouster from 2021-04-27T19:00:39

It's time for another Question Time! ft. Em Sprouster (@EmSprouster) This week;How many current NRL coaches would succeed (Top 8) with the Tigers by year 3 if they were given the same roster Madge ...

Weekly Wrap - Wingus, Dingus&Dungtard ft. @EmSprouster from 2021-04-26T11:39:01

We're here with another Weekly Wrap, as Mitch and Matt are joined by everyone's favourite Brandon Smith critic, Em Sprouster (@EmSprouster) as we go over Round 7 of the NRL season Featuring in this...

Question Time - Reachers and Settlers from 2021-04-20T19:00:45

It's time for another Question Time! This week;Shoot shag marry: Hetho’s tackle, Trell’s tackle and Momo’s tackle. Is it common for clubs to have a get out clause for their coaching contracts like...

Weekly Wrap - The Ballad of BigChief69 from 2021-04-19T12:35:54

We're here with another Weekly Wrap, as Mitch and Matt go over Round 6 of the NRL season Featuring in this week's episode;Will the Bulldogs win a game? Latrell's non-send off and the end to the Ti...

Question Time - AJ or Areyn, Bungard's Sophie's Choice from 2021-04-14T19:00:21

It's time for another Question Time! This week;How can people complain about the salary cap not spreading out the talent enough between all 16 teams, but also complain about Adam Reynolds possibly ...

Weekly Wrap - Mozzed Morris from 2021-04-13T12:27:55

We're here with another Weekly Wrap, as Mitch and Matt go over Round 5 of the NRL season Featuring in this week's episode;John Morris getting Axed for Craig Fitzgibbon The Tigers disappointing the...

Question Time - Dying On An Island Ft. Television's Own Nick Campton from 2021-04-07T19:00:35

It's time for another Question Time! (Ft. Television's Own Nick Campton @Campo37) This week;Which player's Island are you the last remaining survivor on? Dragons - good or lucky?Why does Campo pla...

Weekly Wrap - Hynes Hammer ft. Television's Own Nick Campton from 2021-04-06T12:30

We're here with another Weekly Wrap, as Television's Own Nick Campton (@Campo37) returns to join the fellas as we go over NRL's round 4. Featuring in this week's episode;Rules, rules and more rules...

Weekly Wrap - Latrell Pie from 2021-03-30T18:05:51

We're here with another Weekly Wrap, as the Broncos finally won and Mitch ain't so sombre for once. Featuring in this week's episode;What we found interesting from this weekend's games The Bronco...

Injury Carnage and Question Time ft. @NRLPhysio from 2021-03-29T12:26:06

On the latest episode of NRL Boom Rookies, we're joined by a very special guest, Brien Seeney (@NRLPhysio), to go over the season so far and an injury ravaged round 3 of the NRL, as well as answeri...

Question Time - Juice Box or Juicing, A Look Into The Dark World of Underage Athlete Consumption from 2021-03-24T18:00:36

It's time for another Question Time! This week;Where have the second half comebacks gone? Various questions about PVL's reignWho is closer to not being shit, the Broncos or Tigers? How many extr...

Weekly Wrap - Bench Middle Benji from 2021-03-23T11:27:56

The Kevolution has hit a road block, Souths got their first win and Mitch and Matt are here to wrap up this weekend's footy and news cycle. Featuring in this week's episode;What we found interestin...

NRL Boomer Rookies&Question Time! from 2021-03-15T10:25:36

This week, the Footy returned and so did take SZN, as Mitch and Matt come in off the long run, right up the guts, on the 13th tackle in a row, to discuss this weekend of rugby league, particularly ...

New Year, New Us from 2021-03-09T18:00:21

TODAY on NRL Boom Rookies - Mitch, Dale and Matt address the elephant in the room on the eve of the 2021 NRL season, in our final episode before the season kicks off. On top of general housekeeping...

2021 NRL Season Previews - Parramatta Eels ft. Mitch Clarke / The Cumberland Throw from 2021-03-08T18:00:14

On the FINAL of our 2021 Daily 2021 Season Previews we're joined by the most requested guest of the pre-season, and representative from one of Rugby League Twitter's great fan accounts (and website...

2021 NRL Season Previews - St George Illawarra Dragons ft. Nathan Brookes from 2021-03-07T18:13:02

On the 2nd last of our 2021 Daily 2021 Season Previews we're joined by another one of Bungard's former colleagues at Fox Sports and current producer at SEN, Nathan Brookes (@BrookesyNat) to get his...

2021 NRL Season Previews - South Sydney Rabbitohs ft. Phil Lutton from 2021-03-06T18:08

On our 14th edition of our 2021 Daily 2021 Season Previews Bungard sits down with SMH sports reporter Phil Lutton (@phillutton78) to discuss 2021's impending premiers. As with the rest of these Phi...

2021 NRL Season Previews - Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks ft. Sarah Keoghan from 2021-03-05T18:36:35

On our 2nd last of our 2021 Daily 2021 Season Previews we're joined by one of Bungard's former colleagues and current beer pong partner, the perennial underdog and Paul Gallen aficionado, Sarah Keo...

2021 NRL Season Previews - Wests Tigers ft. Simon Latham from 2021-03-04T18:00:17

On our 12th edition of our 2021 Daily 2021 Season Previews we're joined by the man who is the embodiment of the Tigers fan experience and the dictionary definition of the complaints Boomers put in ...

2021 NRL Season Previews - Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles ft. Mario Seags from 2021-03-03T18:00:09

On our 11th edition of our 2021 Daily 2021 Season Previews we're joined by the only Manly fan we could find who was willing to digitally leave the Northern Beaches, The Voluntary Tackle's @MarioSea...

2021 NRL Season Previews - New Zealand Warriors ft. Jason Oliver from 2021-03-02T18:00:08

On our 10th edition of our 2021 Daily 2021 Season Previews we're joined by one of the only men dedicated to writing about action on the field rather than off of it, making his podcast debut, Jason ...

2021 NRL Season Previews - Gold Coast Titans ft. Chris Chard from 2021-03-01T18:00:53

On our 9th edition of our 2021 Daily 2021 Season Previews we're joined by the only man who could compete with the greats Nick Campton and Harry Ramage in the yarnin' world championship, he's got hu...

2021 NRL Season Previews - North Queensland Cowboys ft. Mark McDonald from 2021-02-28T18:00:02

On our 8th edition of our 2021 Daily 2021 Season Previews we're joined by the man who followed Johnathan Thurston to the Cowboys and is never looking back, Mark McDonald (@themarkomac), to get his ...

2021 NRL Season Previews - Penrith Panthers ft. Michael Gregson / Shunter86 from 2021-02-27T16:06:29

On our 7th edition of our 2021 Daily 2021 Season Previews we're joined by the person your parents wished you brought home for dinner, resident nicest man in the west, Michael Gregson (@Shunter86) t...

2021 NRL Season Previews - Melbourne Storm ft. Em Sprouster from 2021-02-26T16:00:53

On our 6th edition of our 2021 Daily 2021 Season Previews we're joined by the only Storm fan anybody knows before the finals begin, Em Sprouster (@EmSprouster) to get her opinion on the 2021 Melbou...

2021 NRL Season Previews - Broncos Weekly Crossover ft. Chris Garry from 2021-02-26T03:30:38

On our 5th edition of our 2021 Daily 2021 Season Previews you're getting something a little different - a Broncos Weekly Crossover featuring Channel 7's own Chris Garry, known Pangai fan and Seibol...

2021 NRL Season Previews - Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs ft. Neil Dessmann from 2021-02-24T16:00:23

On our 4th edition of our 2021 Daily 2021 Season Previews we're joined by someone who has known Bungard since his youth and somehow remained friends, Channel 9's own Neil Dessmann to get his opinio...

2021 NRL Season Previews - Canberra Raiders ft. Nick Campton from 2021-02-23T16:00:13

On our 3rd edition of our 2021 Daily 2021 Season Previews as we're joined by most likely your mum and dad's favourite guest, and maybe even yours, the Daily Telegraph's own Nick Campton (@campo37) ...

2021 NRL Season Previews - Sydney Roosters ft. Dean Rob from 2021-02-22T16:00:44

TODAY! Not 'this week', we're here with the second of our 16 Daily 2021 Season Previews as we're joined by newcomer, part-time ref, full-time Mitch Pearce truther, Dean Rob (@DRob777) to get his op...

2021 NRL Season Previews - Newcastle Knights ft. Harry Ramage from 2021-02-21T18:00:36

TODAY! Not 'this week', we're here with our first of 16 Daily 2021 Season Previews as we're joined by fan favourite @HarryRamage to get his opinion on the 2021 Newcastle Knight's season, particular...

#DieForPangai - All Stars Preview, This Week's News and Question Time! from 2021-02-18T09:56:42

Mitch and Matt are back to fill your earholes again with all kinds of goodness as the Rugby League season officially opens with the All Stars game! On top of previewing this fixture and looking bac...

Question Time - "Is This Something About The Raiders?" from 2021-02-13T11:20:46

New year, same us! Question Time is back again. This week, we answer all your Patron questions and most of your Twitter ones as we cover;Considering recent decisions, are the Warriors or Dragons in...

News And Things You'd Love to See from 2021-02-11T11:05:18

We've never really been big NFL guys anyway, so we're back to discuss Rugby League once more. This week, we cover the news, and delve into "things we'd like to see happen" in the 2020 NRL season, i...

NFL Boom Rookies - Super Bowl Preview and General Morosity of Impending Doom ft. @jwyeNFL from 2021-02-04T10:33:02

This week, Doyle and Bungard are joined by Josh Wye (@jwyeNFL) from the Punt Return Podcast (@PuntReturnPod) to bring you the Super Bowl Preview episode of NFL Boom Rookies. As we head into Super B...

Greatest Games of All Ep 3 – Eels v Knights, 2001 Grand Final from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We're back with another edition of our "Greatest Games of All" series. In this episode, the great Harry Ramage returns to join Matt, Mitch and Dale in discussing the Greatest Game of his choice -...

Episode 171 - Question Time! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Another all questions podcast - Mitch and Matt are joined by PWA wrestler and Survivor fan favourite Matty Wahlberg to talk footy, wrestling, reality TV and a host of other nonsense before a lat...

Episode 161 - Wheres The (Blue and) Gold? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's about that time - Mitch is in a secluded shack in an un-determined forest, trying to work out where it all went wrong for Brisbane. Stepping into the breach is long-time super sub, Harry Ra...

Episode 153 - #WaynesFault from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Dale finally returns as the big three are back together for the first time in two months. Lots to discuss this week with penalty tries, shoulder charges and entertaining games galore, as well as...

Episode 148 - State of Lolrigin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

New guest host Damon Lee joins Mitch and Matt to break down a full round of NRL action, and then run the rule over the teams for Origin 2, with the Mad King Freddy Fittler making 25 changes to a...

Episode 125 - Cam Gets Damien Cooked from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, The Broncos get embarrassed by the Dogs, Damien Cook tears up the Storm, the Dragons do the Dragons in August... Oh and Anthony Griffin got sacked, Gus contradicted himself, Ivan Clea...

Episode 124 - Footy Club Dysmorphia from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, the boys are back as the Storm and Roosters roll on, Matt Moylan kills a man, the Broncos rise into contention, the Dragons keep doing Mary things and someone's got Footy Club Dysmorp...

Episode 118 - Bin It Like It's Hipgrave from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, a belated and unenthusiastic Origin review, Keegan Hipgrave's all time performance, Jordan Rapana's 40/20 for the ages, the rest of round 14, the news for the week and as usual, all y...

Episode 111 - Souths Are Back Vol. 27 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, Dale graduates and skips the pod as Mitch and Bungard do the first two man Boom Rookies in a long time, and, to celebrate the occasion, Mitch doesn't say mean things about Souths for ...

Episode 105 - The Big Dog Is Back from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Season 2018 is here, and finally, so are we. It's been a long off-season for the podcast, but the boys are back in your ear holes with their 2018 season predictions, featuring the long awaited r...

Episode 99 - Wrestle Like It's Smith from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, the boys review round 25 of the NRL season as both Souths and Broncos got absolutely pummeled but Dale's Dragons claimed a heroic victory at Gusland. As usual, we do the news, answer ...

NFL Boom Rookies - Robot Extremities ft. @jwyeNFL from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Well you asked for it once, so now you've got it twice! This week, Doyle and Bungard are joined by Josh Wye (@jwyeNFL) from the Punt Return Podcast (@PuntReturnPod) to bring you the SECONDepisode...

Episode 90 - #MadeBenjiGreatAgain from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, we review a bumper round 16 as Wayne #MakesBenjiGreatAgain, Penrith blow a lead against a JT-less Cowboys and Manly dominate away at Cronulla.  As usual, we also answer your fan quest...

Episode 86 - Where's The Origin Hate Gone!? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, Bungard is finally back after failing his #TakeTheKicks challenge. Dale however no showed, leaving the boys as a duet again to discuss the brilliant rep affected round 12, do a bit of...

Episode 82 - Take The Kicks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, Dale Roots calls in sick and Casa De Belin's own Nick Campton fills in. We review round 9 of the NRL season, talk this weeks news, discuss #TakeTheKicks and answer all of your fan que...

NFL Boom Rookies - Wye'd You Miss on Josh Allen ft. @jwyeNFL from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You've been asking for it, now you get it. This week, Doyle and Bungard are joined by Josh Wye (@jwyeNFL) from the Punt Return Podcast (@PuntReturnPod) to bring you the first ever episode of NFL ...

Grand Final Week - Storm v Raiders Prelim Final Recap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week on NRL Boom Rookies, it's Grand Final Week! So we're coming to you DAILY all the way through until the big day. So, here we are with our first podcast of the week, as we recap the Storm...

Question Time - I'm Not Here For A Nice Boy, I Want A Man from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's time for another Question Time podcast. In this episode, Mary K from Ladies who League and The Rookies answer your Patreon and Twitter fan questions, covering a wide array of topics includin...

Rugby League News and Talking Points - Ladies Who Rookies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, the Boom Rookies boys are joined by a returning guest, Mary Konstantopoulos from Ladies Who League subs in for Bungard as we dive into Rugby League news and some talking points. Talkin...

Boom Rookies MVP... Of The First 8 Roundsish from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, the esteemed Boom Rookies MVP voting Panel (and the hosts) are proud to present you the first of 3 awards-ish nights of the season, as we hand out of MVPs and various other accolades of ...

That Time Nazi Occupied France Sided With Rugby Union from 2021-01-28T10:34:57

This week, NRL Boom Rookies is back, maybe even more back than ever, as we delve into a much discussed and over promised episode. FINALLY, the fellas dive into the dark history of Rugby in France, ...

Question Time - Boxing Day Edition from 2020-12-25T18:00

Look at you, with nothing to do on Boxing Day thanks to Captain COVID locking you away from that party you usually go to (that you usually aren't that keen on until you couldn't leave the house ...

Christmas Eve Rookies - Didn't Happen of the Year Awards (and other irrelevant things) from 2020-12-24T01:46:50

It's the night/day before Christmas and the fellas have decided to give you a present of their own - completely off topic off-season chat!

So why not sit down with us, instead of your ...

Question Time - Christmas Rookies from 2020-12-17T12:53:36

Another pod with the gruesome twosome as Bungard is joined by Nick Campton (@campo37) to answer your questions. These include:

• How do you feel about the state of footy comm...
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Bungard and Campo's Airing of Grievances from 2020-12-10T14:36:55

This week, the Raider and the Bronco have the week off as Bungard is joined by Nick Campton (@campo37) to discuss a wide range of issues, heading into Festivus. These include:

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Wolfpack-man or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) ft. @PythagoNRL from 2020-12-01T12:50:04

This week, we're joined by the great Liam of @PythagoNRL fame to discuss the Assassination of Toronto Wolfpack by the Coward Super League, covering;

• The Wolfpack's inception and rise ...
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News And Question Time - Summer Rookies from 2020-11-25T11:27:49

It's the off season! I don't know who allowed summer footy to stop, but alas we're going through the offseason as we cover this week's news and your questions, including;

• S...
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State Of Origin Game III Review - Wayne Bennett Grants Queensland Victory (ft. Lee Cousins) from 2020-11-18T13:10:40

SUMMER RUGBY LEAGUE HOW GOOD IS IT!?

We're here, right after fulltime of Game III, to pump out some way too hot takes and annoying victory noises on the back of Queensland's GLORIOUS O...

State Of Origin Game III Preview and News - The Lost Leichhardt Manuscripts from 2020-11-16T10:03:41

It's been like, 27 minutes and it's time for ANOTHER Origin game, as we preview Game III of the 2020, the 'Decider' (such a definitive term, isn't it? Is anything ever really decided?), as well ...

State Of Origin Game II Review - DCE Parallax Error from 2020-11-12T12:08:35

We've had a day to think on it, and the Boom Rookies boys are here to hit you with some reactionary takes, a day after the Blues won the 2nd State of Origin match in 2020.

Found, insid...

State Of Origin Game II Preview and News - Hit The Road Jack from 2020-11-09T09:58:31

State of Origin Game II is ALREADY here, so we're back to preview the match and cover this week's news, including;

• Jack Bird heading to the Dragons
• James Roberts de...
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State Of Origin Game I Review - The Return of Queensland's King from 2020-11-04T12:34:42

Well, the game just ended, but the time for takes is now.

So, the Boom Rookies boys are here to hit you with some instant reactionary takes, right after fulltime of Queensland's Game I...

State Of Origin Game I Preview and News - Summer of Footy from 2020-11-02T10:26:10

State of Origin, in November!?

Yea, it got us too, so, just a week after the Grand Final, we're here to preview this week's first State of Origin match of 2020, in summer, as well as t...

Question Time - Big Brain Bottle Jobs from 2020-10-29T02:47:09

It's time for another Question Time podcast.

In this episode, the Zoom* Rookies continue their return to the weekly format, thus answer your questions once again, including;

...

Grand Final Review - I Can See Cleary Now Naden's Gone from 2020-10-27T19:00:17

The Grand Final has come and gone. The NRL season is over, but this year, we're going nowhere.

Instead, we're back to review the NRL Grand Final before going through the whole off seas...

Grand Final Week - Grand Final Preview ft. @HarryRamage from 2020-10-23T19:00

Today on NRL Boom Rookies, it's still Grand Final Week!

In our final episode of the week, the preview of the Big Dance itself, we sit down with regular guest and fan favourite Harry Ra...

Grand Final Week - Melbourne Storm Story So Far ft. @EmSprouster from 2020-10-22T19:00:06

Today on NRL Boom Rookies, it's still Grand Final Week!

In our 5th of 6 daily episodes this week, we sit down with Storm fan and Patron, Em Sprouster as we take a look at;

• H...
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Grand Final Week - Penrith Panthers Story So Far ft. @Shunter86 from 2020-10-21T19:09:19

Today on NRL Boom Rookies, it's still Grand Final Week!

In our 4th of 6 daily episodes this week, we sit down with Panthers fan and Patron, Michael Gregson as we take a look at;

Grand Final Week - Question Time! from 2020-10-20T19:00:16

Today on NRL Boom Rookies, it's still Grand Final Week!

In our 3rd of 6 daily episodes this week, we're here with another Question Time!

In this episode, we answer age old qu...

Grand Final Week - Panthers v Souths Prelim Final Recap from 2020-10-20T02:31:06

Today on NRL Boom Rookies, it's still Grand Final Week!

In our 2nd of 6 daily episodes this week, we recap the Panthers v Souths preliminary final.

Support us over on Patreon...

Question Time - South Sydney Overconfidencos from 2020-10-15T04:45:55

It's time for another Question Time podcast.

In this episode, the Zoom* Rookies continue their return to the weekly format, thus answer your questions once again, including;

...

Finals Week 2 Reviews - Mitchell Moses Mitchell Pearce Moments from 2020-10-13T11:41:54

This week on NRL Boom Rookies, We're back in the old school 'Rookies format as we talk news, previews and FINALS FOOTY including discussing;

• Finals Week 2 Reviews
• J...
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Question Time - Canberra Crackheads, Weeknight Dinners and Accidental Footy Chat from 2020-10-07T10:00:45

It's time for another Question Time podcast.

In this episode, the Zoom* Rookies continue their return to the weekly format, thus answer your questions once again, including;

...

Finals Week 1 Review - Penrith Panthers, Credit Cravers from 2020-10-06T11:45:53

This week on NRL Boom Rookies, We're back in the old school 'Rookies format as we talk news, previews and FINALS FOOTY including discussing;

• Finals Week 1 Reviews
• P...
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Question Time - Broncos Taking Back What's Theirs from 2020-09-30T19:00:07

It's time for another Question Time podcast.

In this episode, the Zoom* Rookies continue their return to the weekly format, thus answer your questions once again, including;

...

Previews and News - Souths Are Back 2, Bungard Boogaloo from 2020-09-29T12:36:06

This week on NRL Boom Rookies, We're back in the old school 'Rookies format as we talk news, previews and finals footy, including discussing;

• Broncos Wooden Spooners!
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Question Time - 5 Stages of Wooden Spoon Acceptance from 2020-09-24T13:52:37

It's time for another Question Time podcast.

In this episode, the great Campo (@Campo37) continues his Boom Rookies stint, and we're also joined by Matt Coleman (_MattColeman) and as D...

Always Preferred Origin Anyway, Me from 2020-09-23T13:04:56

This week on NRL Boom Rookies, Mitch is back in the chair to join Dale and Bungard as we go over all things in the world of rugby league this week, including;

• Broncos Wooden Spooners?...
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Question Time - Women? In League? from 2020-09-16T21:30

It's time for another Question Time podcast, this time fittingly joined by Mary from @LadiesWhoLeague! With Mitch out injured, Matt, Dale and Mary review the news and views of the day, as well a...

Mid-ish Season Reviews, Part 2 - Ben Hunt Solution, Corey Norman Problem from 2020-09-07T19:00

This week, the Boom Rookies boys are still joined by FAN FAVOURITE, Nick Campton (@Campo37) from the Daily Telegraph and of Raiders Lunatic Supporter fame, as we run the yard stick over the rema...

Question Time - The North Ain't Played Nobody from 2020-09-03T19:00

It's time for another Question Time podcast.

In this episode, the great Campo (@Campo37) continues his Boom Rookies stint, and we're also joined by Matt Coleman (_MattColeman) and as D...

Mid-ish Season Reviews, Part 1 - Shaun Johnson And The Jets from 2020-09-01T02:09:26

This week, the Boom Rookies boys are joined by FAN FAVOURITE, Nick Campton (@Campo37) from the Daily Telegraph and of Raiders Lunatic Supporter fame, as we run the yard stick over every team in ...

A Seibold Decision from 2020-08-26T02:00:21

With the news that Anthony Seibold and the Broncos have parted ways, where else would you go to hear some takes? Mitch, Matt, and Dale talk about what went wrong in coaching, recruitment, and wh...

Good Wizards from 2020-08-20T12:09:14

The third and final installment in our series with John Sharkey III (@JohnSharkeyIII on Twitter), talking about life a musician, the American sports scene and how it compares to Australia, and p...

Question Time - The Philly Special from 2020-08-15T00:57:25

Question time is back again, and John Sharkey III (@JohnSharkeyIII on Twitter) is with the boys again to answer all your questions.

This week's questions touch on not just rugby league...

Nevermind from 2020-08-11T09:59:27

This week, the Boom Rookies boys are joined by Philadelphia's biggest NRL fan, John Sharkey III (@JohnSharkeyIII on Twitter).

We recorded a couple of episodes with John, the first of w...

Ricky's Raiders Resurgence - 2014 til Now from 2020-07-27T19:00

This week, the Boom Rookies boys are once again joined by our good friend Dave, better known as @Mesut_Ausil on Twitter.

Continuing on with the theme of last week's episode featuring D...

Question Time - Josh Papalii Scored With 12 Men On The Field In A Preliminary Final from 2020-07-22T19:00

It's time for another Question Time podcast.

In this episode, Dave (@Mesut_Ausil) and The Rookies answer your Patreon and Twitter fan questions, covering a wide array of topics includi...

The Raiders vs Dragons Hoodoo - Do You Believe? from 2020-07-20T08:19:44

This week, the Boom Rookies boys are joined by our good friend Dave, better know as @Mesut_Ausil on Twitter, of Mark Latham Dirty Polo fame.

In the first of 2 episodes (and a Question ...

Brisbane Expansion Vol. 1 - Brisbane Bombers, DOA from 2020-07-06T19:00

A bit of a different one this week from the Boom Rookies boys, as Mitch, Matt and Dale run their finger over the NRL Brisbane expansion bids, so far.

We cover;

• Next expansio...
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Question Time - Roosters Caviar, Broncos Foie Gras from 2020-07-01T19:00

It's time for another Question Time podcast.

In this episode, Mitch, Dale and Matt continue their Question Time duties, with the continued resumption of sound quality of a podcast that...

Rugby League Story Time - The Pleasure Machine from 2020-06-29T07:00:27

Mitch, Matt and Dale are back with a REAL recording device (I Know, how good, right?) and another Rugby League Story Time podcast.

Today's stories the Boom Rookies will dive into from ...

Question Time - Get Around This! Quality from 2020-06-24T11:07:56

It's time for another Question Time podcast.

In this episode, Mitch, Dale and Matt continue their Question Time duties, in the old sound quality of the Original Get Around This! thanks...

News - Kearney Once Were Warrior(s) from 2020-06-21T09:32:51

We're back, with some eyes up Podcasting as the boys suffered a late technological crisis, forcing us to huddle around one computer like the good ol' days (like when your dad podcasted, just let...

Question Time - Boom Rookies Brownie from 2020-06-10T19:00:40

It's time for another Question Time podcast.

In this episode, Mitch, Dale and Matt continue their Question Time duties, as The Rookies answer your Patreon and Twitter fan questions, co...

News and Round 4 Reviews - Mary Go Round from 2020-06-09T12:57:34

We're back again as all of our hosts teams lost about 4,000 to 0, and somehow we've turned up!

In this episode of Boom Rookies, Mitch, Dale and Matt discuss Rugby League's latest news,...

Question Time - The Return of the Little Man from 2020-06-06T00:01:03

It's time for another Question Time podcast.

In this episode, Mitch, Dale and Matt continue their Question Time duties, as The Rookies answer your Patreon and Twitter fan questions, co...

News and Round 3 Reviews - The Missing Link from 2020-06-03T12:00:49

We got there! We made it! Rugby League finally returned! And with it, so did the collective disappointment of our 3 hosts, as their teams combined for a 80-18 defeat as our great game returned.<...

Question Time - Ana Bolic from 2020-05-29T04:23:06

It's time for another Question Time podcast.

In this episode, Mitch, Dale and Matt continue their Question Time duties, as The Rookies answer your Patreon and Twitter fan questions, co...

News and Round 3 Preview - The Hoy Boys from 2020-05-27T12:00

Rugby League is BACK!!! And so is talking about actual Rugby League games!

In this episode of Boom Rookies, Mitch, Dale and Matt return to discuss the latest news in Rugby League, incl...

Episode 123 - Forgotten How To Lose from 2020-05-25T10:56:03

This week, Bungard returns off the bench as Souths continue their 9 win run. Mitch's Broncos lost, Dale's Dragons too, Billy Slater got an undeserved award and we begrudgingly review Origin. That, ...

Question Time - The Last Dale from 2020-05-22T00:08:35

It's time for another Question Time podcast.

In this episode, Matt Bungard returns to join Mitch and Dale in Question Time duties, as The Rookies answer your Patreon and Twitter fan qu...

Rugby League News and Story Time - Planes Don't Fly in the Rain from 2020-05-20T11:56:20

Mitch, Matt and Dale are back for a third edition of our Self Iso News and Rugby League Story Time podcasts.

The Boom Rookies have continued their efforts from the last few weeks, disc...

Rugby League News and Story Time - 5 Yarns, 1 Referee. from 2020-05-14T09:00:13

Mitch, Matt and Dale are back for a News and Rugby League Story Time podcast for the 2nd time.

The Boom Rookies have continued their efforts from last week, discussing a bit of the new...

Question Time - Mr Millenium from 2020-05-12T12:37:51

It's time for another Question Time podcast.

In this episode, co-host M Bungard is a late withdrawal, as Fan Favourite, the Daily Telegraph and Rugby League's very own Nick Campton com...

Question Time - No Lists Allowed from 2020-05-06T19:00

It's time for another Question Time podcast.

In this episode, The Rookies answer your Patreon and Twitter fan questions, covering a wide array of topics including;

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Rugby League Firepower Story Time from 2020-05-04T12:28:36

Mitch, Matt and Dale are back in a News and Rugby League Story Time podcast.

The Boom Rookies have decided to take a break from the mundine COVID-19 discussions and top 20 lists across...

Question Time - Mark Wahlberg, 9/11 Stopper from 2020-04-22T18:00

It's time for another Question Time podcast.

In this episode, The Rookies answer your Patreon and Twitter fan questions, covering a wide array of topics including;

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ToddCast from 2020-04-20T11:48:09

Mitch, Matt and Dale are back in an emergency Toddcast, to discuss the latest big story in Rugby League, Todd Greenberg stepping down as the NRL CEO.

In this reactionary episode, the b...

Greatest Games of All Ep 2 - State of Origin II 2014 from 2020-04-15T05:21:46

Mitch and Matt are joined by Nick Campton to discuss the drought-breaking second game of the 2014 Origin series.

We now have a Patreon, which you can see here: https://www.patreon.com...

The Story So Far from 2020-04-08T07:01:41

Mitch, Matt and special guest Nick Campton do a quickfire 3-5 minutes of each team so far, what they liked from each in the first two rounds and what needs improvement.

We now have a P...

Lockdown Anxiety from 2020-04-01T02:28:05

Mitch and Matt are joined by Nick Campton from the Daily Telegraph to discuss the possible scenarios around how the season could finish, as well as how a few other sports around the world are ta...

Episode 172 - Question Time! from 2020-03-29T09:11:28

Coming at you with a new all-questions episode, with a bonus announcement at the start of the show. Dale is sick so Nick Campton joins Mitch and Matt to answer all of your queries in this rugby ...

Greatest Games of All Ep 1 - Tigers v Roosters 2010 from 2020-03-25T00:43:42

This is the first episode in our new series where we look back on some of the best and most memorable games of rugby league ever played.

For this one, Mitch and Matt are joined by Survivor...

Episode 170 - Where's Fast Guy? from 2020-03-16T11:46:12

The boys are back to breakdown a somewhat-entertaining, somewhat-rusty round one. The Broncos and Rabbitohs both won which means smugness by the bucketful, and the Captain's Challenge debuted to...

Episode 169 - Coronavirus Chaos from 2020-03-15T11:01:48

A special Sunday night emergency podcast as any Coronavirus-related takes will probably be redundant tomorrow, let alone later in the week.

Mitch, Matt and Dale look at the NRL's response ...

Episode 168 - Question Time! from 2020-03-11T02:01:21

The last of our four pre-season podcasts is here, and it's the one a lot of you have been waiting for - nothing but YOUR questions!

Some are footy related, some aren't, and some are flat-o...

Episode 167 - Rule Changes and Storylines from 2020-03-09T01:08:18

Part three of our four part season preview is here! This episode is dedicated to some of the new rules and regulations in the NRL for 2020, as well as some of the biggest storylines coming into ...

Episode 166 - Season Preview, Part 2 from 2020-03-04T00:38:52

Part two of the season preview sees Matt and Mitch run the rule over the eight teams that made the finals last year, including their own.

Who will drop out? Who will improve this year? Who...

Episode 165 - Season Preview, Part 1 from 2020-03-02T01:06:53

After a long off-season the boys are back for 2020, with an entirely new format. The first few minutes outline some of the changes for the upcoming season, before diving into the first half of o...

Episode 164 - Accidental Insight from 2019-10-08T11:37:12

This is the end, my friends. The OG crew are back to recap the grand final and everything else that happened over the past week. 

As always, there’s game recaps, tips, your questions and m...

Episode 163 - Up The Milk from 2019-10-01T12:17:06

Resident Raiders fan Nick Campton joins Dale and Matt to break down an astonishing Friday night, as well as everything else that happened over the weekend. 

As always, there’s game recaps,...

Episode 162 - Shotclocks and Shutouts from 2019-09-24T15:43:08

Mitch returns as the gang takes a look back at the two finals games over the weekend, and looks ahead to a massive slate of NRL, NRLW, Q-Cup and NSW Cup action coming up. 

As always, ...

Episode 160 - We Need More Asbestos from 2019-09-10T12:46:57

Mitch is away, so Nick Campton from the Daily Telegraph joins Dale and Matt to break down an entertaining last week of the regular season, and also to look ahead to this weekend's finals, as wel...

Episode 159 - Burning In The Wind from 2019-09-03T12:31:43

The penultimate round of the NRL season is in the books, and we're left with nine teams still in the running to win the grand final this year. The boys look ahead to the Leichhardt blockbuster o...

Episode 158 - Browning Out from 2019-08-27T12:29:18

The boys kick-off this week's show with a near half an hour chat about the state of the Knights, before moving on to far more important matters; such as which flavour of milkshake is best, the A...

Episode 157 - Seven Childs from 2019-08-20T11:53:03

In addition to the game of the year, there were seven other games that were...not the game of the year. The boys break down Nathan Brown's sacking, Cam Smith's trial by media, and how cooked Sou...

Episode 156 - Will Hopoate's Essential Oils from 2019-08-12T10:46:47

The boys look back on an entertaining weekend of footy which had ugly wins, point-fests, the free-falling Knights losing again and a Super Sunday which probably lived up to the billing. 

A...

Episode 155 - Bronco Shaped Bullets from 2019-08-05T12:53:43

The three amigos are back on deck to dissect a woeful weekend of rugby league, a new coach for the Titans, who's going to fall out of the top four and who is the better Smith; Cameron or Steve?<...

Episode 154 - Rebuilding Project from 2019-07-30T11:37:54

Harry Ramage returns to the show to join Dale and Matt as Mitch finds himself (and love) in South-east Asia. Plenty of refs faulting, finger pointing in amongst a round of thrilling action which...

Episode 152 - All The Way With CNK from 2019-07-15T11:51:03

The last two man pod of the year (hopefully) with Dale due back next week - Mitch and Matt break down a round filled with missed field goals, send offs and the hottest t-shirt campaign going aro...

Episode 151 - Cooking with Tedesco from 2019-07-11T12:24:36

Edwin Smith returns to the show to join Mitch and Matt as they break down a thrilling Origin 3 which saw the Blues lose the game, and then win it again in the blink of an eye - what happens now?...

Episode 150 - Nihilistic Rugby League from 2019-07-02T11:21:16

The boys rack up 150 episodes this week, and what better way to celebrate than with both Souths and Brisbane suffering embarrassing losses? Looking ahead to Origin 3 as Dale continues to traipse...

Episode 149 - Milf Screamers from 2019-06-24T10:21:40

Mitch and Matt break down rep weekend, as the Mad King burned Perth to the ground and seized control of the seven kingdoms. We look at Friday's Women's Origin, as well as the trio of internation...

Episode 147 - Traitorous Crocodiles from 2019-06-11T12:17:37

Just a two-man booth this week as Mitch and Bungard run the rule over a pretty average slab of games, the all-in brawl between the Burgess family and the Knights, the Tim Mannah tug of war and w...

Episode 146 - Mad Freddy Targaryen from 2019-06-06T10:45:38

With Dale off finding himself in Europe, Long-time listener Edwin Smith gets his podcast debut to help Mitch and Bungard look back at all the action from Origin 1 - did he have a better debut in...

Episode 145 - All Elite Podcasting from 2019-05-28T11:47:25

No Dale or Mitch this week so we're going to party like it's a dankly lit Fox Sports office circa 2012 as Harry Ramage joins Matt to yarn about footy. We take a look at the Origin teams, a resur...

Episode 144 - This is Not a Fire Drill from 2019-05-21T11:30:39

Another round in the books! The Rabbitohs are clear on top after they were the only team in red to have success in Canberra on Saturday night, the Broncos are back and the Knights continue to su...

Episode 143 - Melbourne’s Fullback Factory from 2019-05-13T11:33:32

The most magical weekend in NRL history is in the books, and the lads are on hand to take a look back on a mammoth eight game slate at Suncorp - and express serious regrets about not heading up ...

Episode 142 - The Brisbane Dingers from 2019-05-06T11:18:01

The biggest drought in podcast history is over as the Broncos finally lost to Souths to kick-start a relatively average round of footy before a Sunday afternoon classic in Parramatta saved the w...

Episode 141 - Playing for Yam Stations from 2019-04-29T10:39:58

A big week of close finishes, crazy tries and respecting the troops has left the boys with plenty to say, with the top and bottoms of the ladder starting to find some gaps between one another. B...

Episode 140 - The Peloton of Mediocrity from 2019-04-23T12:10:44

After yet another Broncos loss, Mitch has finally been forced into hiding and the Daily Telegraph's Nick Campton has been called up in his spot. The fellas discuss the new Parramatta Stadium, th...

Episode 139 - Big Kick Energy from 2019-04-15T13:28:34

The downward spiral continues for the Broncos in a surprisingly good round of footy which leaves everyone wondering: is Queensland in crisis? Podcast HQ has been rocked by the retirement of Greg...

Episode 138 - Darius Boyd, el Futuro Matador from 2019-04-08T12:43:01

Souths finally remembered how to lose as NRL fans were treated to not one, not two, but three turgid games that ended in golden point. The boys do their best to break down a lacklustre slate of ...

Episode 137 - Wayne's Wookies from 2019-04-01T12:39:14

As the Wayne Bennett era goes from strength to strength in Redfern, the fellas break down the week's action, including a not-so-super Saturday, another win for Dale in the Roots/Doyle Derby, and...

Episode 136 - Robbie Farah, Reloaded from 2019-03-26T11:27:26

The Rabbitohs keep rolling, Parramatta look like a brand new team, and the Tigers showed that at least one working class group in New South Wales that leans to the left could find happiness on t...

Episode 135 - There’s No Shame in the Dark from 2019-03-19T10:13:28

The boys are back after an underwhelming round one to dissect which teams got it right, which got it wrong and which teams flat out sucked. The Wayne Train is in full swing after a Souths win, E...

Episode 134 - How Good Is Rugby League from 2019-03-12T13:15:30

It's been a long off season, but finally, Dale, Mitch and your pal Bungard return to preview the 2019 NRL season.

This week, out of an all new studio**, we discuss each team's chances in t...

Episode 133 - (A Little Too) Cosy On The Couch from 2018-10-04T08:07:12

The last episode of season 2018 is here, and for the first time in a long time we're a whole Mitch short! In his stead we're joined by Mary K from Ladies Who League to discuss the inaugural NRLW...

Episode 132 - Souths Are Back from 2018-09-26T12:25:54

This Week, a Soulless Bungard fronts up after Souths get knocked out the Chooks, Storm roll through the Sharks as Fifi rolls off the punches, and Slater gets let off from seemingly the worst crime ...

Episode 131 - Meme PEDs from 2018-09-18T12:05:43

This week, we take about 3 days to review 2 games as Ben Hunt Ben Hunt's and Bungard's Bunnies knock out Dale's Dragons. I also guess Mitch's Not-Panthers won? 

Anyway, long game reviews, ...

Episode 130 - TaRekt Sims from 2018-09-11T15:05:02

The first week of finals has come and gone, as Doyle's boys in the Warriors and Broncos get knocked out and Dale and Bungard's Dragons and Bunnies roll on. We review all 4 finals match ups, brie...

Episode 129 - Brad Parker's Father's Day from 2018-09-04T14:25:32

This week, Bungard's back, and so are Souths, as all 3 of our teams confirmed their positions in the finals with wins in round 25. We talk the games, as per usual, preview the first round of finals...

Episode 128 - Kenny Edwards' Right Calf from 2018-08-28T12:46:24

This week, Nic Campton (@campo37) is back, usurping Bungard's host chair as the Raiders toppled the Bunnies, The Broncos rolled on and the Dragons fell short again. The Catalans won the Challenge C...

Episode 127 - Corey GOATes 2 - Electric Boogaloo from 2018-08-21T12:18:04

This week, history repeats as Corey Oates scores a hattrick and the Broncos remain undefeated vs Souths for length of the podcast. The Dragons are back, as the Tigers fail at another hurdle, Lachla...

Episode 126 - Feldt So Good from 2018-08-14T11:58:54

This week, The Cowboys chased down the Broncos again, the Sharks did the Storm in a scrappy affair, the Dragons are choking and the Roosters beat the Bunnies. So, the same as every other year, I...

Episode 122 - Pro Rata Ramage from 2018-07-10T16:08:53

This week, Harry Ramage is back in the absence of Bungards as we review one of the best rep rounds of all time with 3 of 4 games absolute bangers. That, this week's news, the smallest amount of Ori...

Episode 121 - Kevvy Walters, Snake Charmer from 2018-07-03T13:50:30

This week, Blake Austin re-invigorated Anthony Milford, Keyboard Warriors know nothing about effort, the NBA is ruined and Leichhardt is still terrible. All of that, news, Origin and your fan quest...

Episode 120 - Drop It Like It's Hunt Vol. 2 from 2018-06-26T12:27:41

This week, Rep Round came and went as NSW claimed their first series win in 12* years, Tonga ripped up Samoa, NSW won the first Women's Origin, Wayne ruined his own halfback in the Denver and Bunga...

Episode 119 - He's Been Watching Kalyn Ponga from 2018-06-19T11:45:23

This week, we had the greatest finish of all time by Corey Oates, the official tick over of Michael Jennings from roasted to fully cooked, and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck learning everything he ever knew f...

Episode 117 - Jumpy On Debut from 2018-06-05T12:20:52

This week, we've got bye round rugby league, Souths continuing on their roll, The Knights turning up and The Roosters and Tigers duking it out in the best worst game of the year. That, 'news' which...

Episode 116 - Newcastle Damage ft. H Ramage from 2018-05-29T12:32:05

This week, The Great Harry Ramage joins the podcast on the back of his own European expedition, as we talk round 12 of the NRL season, what's going on at the Knights, State of Origin's fresh new se...

Episode 115 - Rugby League Is Good from 2018-05-22T11:53:45

This week, Rugby League is pretty good aye. We had an absolute cracking round of footy, with some of the tries of the season and some of the games of the year. If you want to hear about that, and n...

Episode 114 - Reducing Cameron Smiths From 8 to 6 from 2018-05-15T12:49:07

This week, We've got a lot of Sounds of Silence as we hit the true darkest timeline - Bungard's team beat one of Mitch and Dale's teams, whilst the other also lost terribly. On top of that, we disc...

Episode 113 - That's Not A Penalty from 2018-05-08T12:54:54

This week, the NRL conspiracies hit another level, as Gerard Sutton is simultaneously biased for the Broncos and against the Bulldogs, the Dragons flog the Storm in an absolute bludger and Parramat...

Episode 112 - Corey GOATes from 2018-05-01T12:48:50

This week, The Broncos continued their dominant streak over Souths since the podcast's inception (6-0), The Storm laid down the performance of the season for Cam's milestone game, and The Dragons e...

Episode 110 - What Is Hate? Penrith Don't Hurt Me from 2018-04-10T13:16:40

This week, there's no Bungard, so we get the Real Campo, Nick Campton (@campo37) is back for his much awaited first appearance of 2018. And what better week for Campo to come back than on the back ...

Episode 109 - Storm Kept The Wrong Big Four from 2018-04-03T12:27:32

This week, the Titans ended the Broncos season, The Dragons won the premiership and Souths destroyed Good Friday... Oh and Cam Smith got sin-binned. The lads discuss all of that, some of the week's...

Episode 108 - Taking Boom Rookies To Regional Areas from 2018-03-27T11:19:22

This week, more regional areas than ever as the NRL considers taking a team to regional areas after the Dragons and Titans played in a regional area on Sunday. As always, Souths are back, the Bronc...

Episode 107 - Pangai Party from 2018-03-20T14:04:35

This week, Tevita Pangai Junior declared he wanted to be a broken for life. Oh and Jason Taumalolo declared Pangai could surpass him. Wayne Bennett detailed his special relationship with TPJ. Tevit...

Episode 106 - Cam Smith - Record Breaker from 2018-03-13T11:10:11

This week, the Broncos got the spoon, Mitch Pearce proved himself better than Cooper Cronk and NRL players play too many video games. None of this, and more on this week's episode of Boom Rookies a...

Bootleg Boom Rookies - RLWC Vol. 1 from 2017-10-31T11:05:50

This week, Mitch is joined by our good friend Campo to produce a bonus 'off-season' bootleg Rugby League World Cup edition of Boom Rookies. No run sheet, no plans, just World Cup shit chat, musings...

Episode 104 - 2017 Finale from 2017-10-03T12:51:02

The time has come my little friends, to talk of other things, of shoes and ships and ceiling wax,of cabbagges and kings. That's it. The 2017 season is finished. Here we are for our final pod of ...

Episode 103 - Bungtard from 2017-09-26T13:03:57

This is it - Grand Final Weekend is finally here. The Broncos were dealt with easily by the Storm, The Cowboys run continues and the PNG Hunters won their first ever Intrust Super Cup. All that, ne...

Episode 102 - #MiracleInMelbourne from 2017-09-19T12:24:20

Preliminary Finals, we made it! And so did God's gift to Rugby League, The Brisbane Broncos. This week we discuss week 2 of the finals, preview the prelims, talk the news and answer your questions....

Episode 101 - Mitch Moses White Privilege from 2017-09-12T12:24:47

The boys are back to review the first week of the 2017 finals, possibly the best first week of finals of the NRL era. This week, we dive deep into the 4 crackers of the weekend, look forward to nex...

Episode 100 - Honest Toilers from 2017-09-05T11:53:38

Well then - somehow we've had enough interest in this thing to make it to 100 Episodes, and fittingly the last round of the 2017 regular season. This week, we graduate from Boom Rookies as we revie...

Episode 98 - The King Is Dead from 2017-08-22T12:49:26

This week, Canberra's season 'ended' and we conveniently have the great Nick Campton onboard. Tune in for some broken sadness as we review round 24, talk Hayne/Henry and all the other news as well ...

Episode 97 - Hayne Pain 2 - Electric Boogaloo from 2017-08-15T12:26:29

The boys are back together to review round 23 of the NRL season, where the Bulldogs still suck but the Knights nabbed their first away win since the 1800s. We also smash the news of the week out as...

Episode 96 - Hayne Plain from 2017-08-09T12:51:36

This week, a belated podcast as the great @Harryramage joins us in Dale's absence, on the back of Knights' first back to back wins since 2015. We review round 22 of the NRL season, discuss this wee...

Episode 95 - Kenny Edwards Death Cult from 2017-08-01T12:52:45

This week, all of our team's lost but we somehow pump out 1 hour and 50 mins of solid rugby league mediocrity. We review round 21, run a fantasy draft provided by @mesut_ausil, go through the week'...

Episode 94 - Winner Kicks Off from 2017-07-25T12:27:48

Hey look, Doyle, Dale and Bungard are actually in the room together 2 weeks running. I know, right? This week, the boys review round 20 of the NRL season, have an out of the ordinary Drop It Like I...

Episode 93 - I Think It's Sam Thaiday from 2017-07-18T13:35:08

This week, Bungard is back as we belatedly review Origin, round 19 of the NRL season and actually remember to do the news + preview next week. As always, lots of fan questions tackled at the end wi...

Episode 92 - Lamb To The Slaughter from 2017-07-11T13:11:56

This week, Bungard goes on the Project so the great man Nic Campton joins us in the 'studio' again, as we manage to scrap a 4 game bye and Origin affected round into another 2 hour podcast. Put the...

Episode 91 - Mitchell Scolari from 2017-07-04T13:07:20

This week, Bungard departs for Vegas so the Dean Widders Super Sub of podcasting, @Campo37 fills in. As the podcast does when Campo or Harry, this one goes long, so sit back and enjoy our round 17 ...

Episode 89 - Crichton Clyde from 2017-06-19T13:21:47

Finally, the 3 lads are back together as Bungard returns and Mary drops out. This week, we review round 15, preview State of Origin Game 2, answer your fan questions and have a rare interview with ...

Episode 88 - Ladies Who Luke Lewis from 2017-06-13T13:07:43

This week, Souths lost again and no Bungard again. Who saw this coming!? Anyway, Mary from Ladies Who League is back as we talk round 14 of the NRL season, sprinkled with a bit of news, Origin (pre...

Episode 87 - Billy Slater's Four Finger Salute from 2017-06-07T12:26:05

This week, all 3 of the lads are back in the 'studio'. Origin has come and gone as we review round 13 of the NRL season. As always, we discuss the week's news, remember to pick next week's games ag...

Episode 85 - No Vaughan, No Ramage from 2017-05-23T13:06:55

This week, the great man Harry Collateral Ramage is back with the boys for his 3rd annual Origin preview. We review round 11 of the NRL, then spend a whole lot of time spewing Origin hot takes and ...

Episode 84 - Mitch Moseyed from 2017-05-16T12:46:35

This week, despite the Bunnies win, Bungard is a no show. Instead - Action Ben Wallace joins us to take us through the round 10 action, pick our Origin teams and answer your fan questions. 
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Episode 83 - #TakeTheKicks Eve from 2017-05-08T11:57:25

Rep round time. This week, we had the awesome Pac Tests, a dud ANZAC test and the last City Country. We have the return of Gould or Trump, touch on this week's news and answer all of your fan quest...

Episode 81 - Souths Were The Better Team Weekly from 2017-04-26T12:15:19

This week, Souths were the better team and lost again... For all of your enjoyment. We review round 8 of the NRL season, touch on the news including the Kangaroos squad + Tigers signings, as well a...

Episode 80 - Dale Comes Home To Roots from 2017-04-19T12:05:30

Round 7 of the NRL season has come and gone, and Dale is finally back on board, and the Dragons didn't even lose for his return. This week, we review "John Asiata Round" (as round 7 should be known...

Episode 79 - Braidon Burns Bungard from 2017-04-10T11:43:01

Dale has returned to the country, but not to the podcast just yet. This week, the usual game reviews, news and questions with a bit of mock drafting of all players under the age of 23 thrown in for...

Episode 78 - Old Lady, Young Moylan from 2017-04-03T13:33:49

This week we're joined by another Souths fan (Sorry) as @Frankie_1987 fills in the guest host chair for one final week until Dale's back. As always, we review round 5 as all active host teams lost,...

Episode 77 - Podcasting's Next Immortals from 2017-03-27T11:16:17

This week, the hot takes are out of control, the bolters are bolting, the next immortal lives in Brookie and the Knights look like the 2016 Knights. But, nevertheless, we're still here. We review t...

Episode 76 - Collateral Ramage from 2017-03-21T12:18:38

This week, fan favourite Harry Ramage returns as Dale finally departs Iceland and possibly, maybe, heads back before next week's episode.

Nevertheless, we review round 3 of the NRL...

Episode 75 - Action Ben Wallace from 2017-03-14T11:21:46

This week, Action Ben Wallace joins the crew as Dale deep dives into what Iceland has to offer. We review round 2 of the NRL season, talk news, answer your fan questions and spend an inordinant amo...