Podcasts by The Voluntary Tackle - NRL Podcast

#120 Should the Saints close up shop? from 2023-03-01T15:26:35

WE ARE BACK!!!

After a longer off season than Bronson Xerri, TVT returns to chat St George crime spress, Dolphins anonymity, season predictions, and Roald Dahl conspiracies. 

#119 That’s not Victor’s go...much from 2022-11-19T07:24:02

Aimon and Mario commandeer a burnt out car to broadcast the big issues in league, including Radley nutting an Irishman, Hastings getting swapped for a menopausal forward, and a possible return o...

#118 Who the hell is Joran Schoenmaker??? from 2022-11-13T08:52:33

Aimon and Mario fight over an old t-bone and talk about Australia knocking off NZ in the World Cup, question if Nathan Cleary is up to big matches, make suggestions for solving knee-lifting tack...

#117 Will JWH kill a Frenchman? from 2022-11-05T11:58:57

Mario and Aimon ask serious questions about the safety of French players in a JWH world, cast doubts over the idea of a pre-season competition, and poke holes in the Knights' bid to sign Luke Br...

#116 World Cup Update featuring Ita Buttrose from 2022-10-24T05:37:12

Zoom stitches up Aimon and makes him sound like Ita Buttrose for some reason but that doesn't stop the boys talkiing all things World Cup, Manly sackings, and making wild departures into the wor...

The NRL ideas nobody has the GUTS to put forward from 2022-10-22T15:03:41

Aimon walks (mainly in an out-of-breath fashion) and muses about the 2023 NRL season, the Golden Girls, baldness conspiracies, and slightly more.

#115 Quick Des, your house is on fire!!! from 2022-10-13T21:38:47

Hi Voluntary Tacklers!

Today the boys find an old can of baked beans and some left over bacon fat to feast on as they talk about the disintegration of the Manly club, the numerical dyslex...

#114 Munster’s GIANT Wayne Bennett slap from 2022-10-08T13:42:48

The boys pour a glass of vinegar cut with dishwashing liquid to chat about Munster's snub of the Dolphins, the percived arrogance of the Panthers, Ben Hunt versus young talent, what makes a jers...

#113 The big GF show minus the GF stuff from 2022-09-30T19:23:54

This week TVT gathers in grand final week to talk, it appears, about anything but, as the pod drifts through a raft of bizarre NRL controveries, serial killing analysis, Sino-Russian relations, ...

#112 Our BIG boozy comeback from 2022-09-18T14:00:16

G'day Voluntary Tacklers!!!

In this episode we chat about Mario's hatred of Penrith Twitter chatter, if the Roosters should take out an AVO against Souths, why AJ is only an average winge...

#111 Latrell can’t hear you!!! from 2022-03-23T22:36:38

Today on the show the lads provide their thoughts on the round that was, the round that will be, Fergo's comeback, the booing of Latrell, public salaries and so much more.

Always good to ...

#110 Todd Payten’s Lex Luthor Approach from 2022-03-16T22:41:20

Today on the show we chat about the friction between JT and Todd Payten, ask why the Roosters were so poor in round one, ponder how the Storm will handle its season of injuries, plus we give all...

#109 TVT’s MASSIVE NRL Season Preview Show! from 2022-03-11T15:40:34

The lads sit down with a sixpack and disect the 2022 NRL season from every angle, we were even brave enough to release this after the first match of the season had kicked off. 

Good to be...

#108 The Tigers’ UN Council from 2022-03-04T14:33:52

Today on the show Aimon and Xander chat about the meaning of captaincy in the wake of the Tigers appointing 11 of them, we discuss Robbo's contract extension and put the spotlight on how the Dog...

#107 Trials, Tribulations and Translations from 2022-02-24T18:07:41

Aimon and Mario sit down and discuss the trial round of footy, the trouble with language, why Tommy Turbo calendars can be dangerous, aligning the game for expansion and a whole lot more debauch...

#106 Hook’s LinkedIn Posts from 2022-02-17T00:05:12

Aimon gets pumped about the upcoming footy season and reflects on Andrew Fifita's comeback, Jaryd Croker's stemcell plan, Hook's off season scams and why Wordle can make you invade Ukraine.

#105 A TVT Special Guest from 2022-01-18T18:58:01

Mario goes one on one with Simon Strachan from GAIN LINE Analytics to discuss the game from a deep strategic perspective. Long live Todd Byrne.

#104 The Cheese blows them away from 2021-09-28T18:14:34

Today on the show the lads chat grand final predictions, Cleary's kicking ploys, discuss the Tackle M Award results, the Benji Marshall fairytale and whether it's okay to dip your todger in the ...

#103 DCE‘s Global Clutch Rep ft Luke Phillips from 2021-09-21T23:20:59

Today on the show the boys sit down with former player Luke Phillips to get his take on the finals, we also lay down our predictions for the prelims, poke fun at the even longer Dally Ms, chew o...

#102 FINALS FINALS FINALS ft Corey Norman from 2021-09-15T22:22:03

Xander enjoys a quiet Shiraz away from the gang while the rest of the lads chat the path to victory for the remaining teams, the legacy of Corey Norman, should Madge walk away, where are the Tit...

#101 How can Latrell save face? from 2021-08-31T20:35:57

Today on the show we chat Manu's Tommy Lee Jones moment, Latrell's lack of remorse, Wayne Pearce rule change madness, what the Titans need for future success, and what Lachlan Lewis should have ...

TVT Drunken Session ft the recently freed Chip Jones from 2021-08-25T06:36:39

Aimon glugs wine and meets up on Zoom with a whiskey-soaked Chip Jones on parole to discuss all of the big issues in rugby league like Nathan Cleary's chin, extending the game beyond 80 mins, ma...

#100 We raise the bat and tamper our balls from 2021-08-17T21:26:04

TVT TURNS 100!!!

Yes we are closing in on the age of Phil Gould's face and couldn't be more proud of the achievement. To mark the moment, the lads invite some of their favourite guests ov...

#99 Can Greece win the World Cup? from 2021-07-28T23:02:28

The boys chat NSW blues halves issues, the new-look RL World Cup, player bubble breaches and the situation in Myanmar. Enjoy!

#98 Sam Walker's Moonwalking from 2021-07-15T21:48

The boys chat about everything in the wonderful world of rugby league, from Origin 3 predictions, where the teams are tracking for the finals, weird Sam Walker tactics, the best social media rea...

#97 Xander doesn't talk Rugby Union! from 2021-06-29T22:46:45

In a TVT first, Xander neglects to throw in an erroneous union reference for the entire show following a close to ejaculatory admiration for the NSW State of Origin team's thumping win over Qld....

#96 Is the crackdown dead? from 2021-06-15T14:07:59

Today on the show Big T, Mario and Xander debrief all of the action from State of Origin, ask if Qld can bounce back and chat about where the high shot crack down is at.

Mario also takes ...

#95 Big T Takes Charge from 2021-06-01T23:42:21

Finally TVT employs a competent host!!!

Big T moves into his own studio and chats with Media Watch Mario and Jaaaarnis about all of the big topics in rugby league, such as State of Origin...

TVT Rugby League Game Show !!! from 2021-06-01T06:47:41

Don't worry, we're still recording normal shows but we have now added a fun game show series to our thread too.

So sit back and play along at home to answer some challenging questions, ta...

#94 Was the round really THAT magical? from 2021-05-18T23:14:58

The lads chat mahic round fallout and discuss breast milk thickshakes.

#93 Nathan Ross' pins and needles balls from 2021-05-05T22:35:17

Today on the show Aimon broadcasts live from the boot of his car and is joined by Xander and Mario to discuss Nathan Ross' numb groin, the proposed conference system, the rise of Sam Walker, rug...

TVT Drunken Session Ft Angry Dead Bats from 2021-04-20T22:08:09

Aimon cracks open a new bottle of turps to rant about a major PVL conspiracy, the future for Matt Burton, sinister love songs, cranky dead bats and much more.

WARNING: Aimon did not think...

#92 Tommy Turbo's hamstring resurrection from 2021-04-18T09:56:31

Aimon, Xander and Mario chew the fat about plenty of big NRL news this episode, including the return of Manly and the Broncos, the sacking of John Morris, the cockiness of Penrith, the fall of t...

#91 Expert Panel Session...and Aimon from 2021-04-05T13:53:18

Today we run a special panel edition of the show through Zoom to chat about many of the big topics in the NRL.

Many thanks to David Hunter and Jarnis "Chris Leikvoll" Mateus for joining o...

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW w/ Terry Jessop. from 2021-03-24T15:53:29

The TVT team links up the phones with popular UK player manager Terry Jessop shortly after his arrival in Australia.

Enjoy.

#90 Boomer Aimon Under Siege from 2021-03-23T13:09:20

Today on the show we chat about some of the talking points from the weekend's games, the danger of head knocks, reflections on some of the rule changes, player multibet abuse, and we look forwar...

#89 When Aimon met Hyper Thetic RL from 2021-03-17T18:04:56

The TVT team couldn't get their proverbial Mitch Pearce short kicking game together in the last week so we decided to invade another show instead!

David Hunter is a legend who runs a uniq...

#88 Super Happy Fantastic Rugby League Season Preview Spectacular from 2021-03-01T21:11:05

Mario, Xander and Aimon give all of their terrible takes regarding who will finish where in 2021 and we also discuss the merits of David Bowie playing an evil fantasy villain.

En...

#87 "Why be a Dragons fan when you can burn your balls with candle wax"? from 2021-02-20T12:01:01

We're back from day release to talk sheer nonsense about the greatest game of all - Rugby League!

We chat strange rule suggestions, Cam Smith rumours, the second team in Brisbane and Jaaa...

#9 Examining the NRL off season from all angles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chip and Aimon leave no stone unturned in the pursuit of finding out about all of the NRL news that isn't happening at the moment. Chip would like to apologise to anybody offended by his analgoy of...

#4 Preliminary Finals from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Join Aimon, Xander and Doc as they discuss the NRL Preliminary Finals and ask why Nathan Cleary has such a pronounced jawline. Intro music by Skip Jones. Jokes by that guy who played Nick on Blue H...

# 86 "Suaalii's first meeting with Asofa-Solomona will be a different ball game" from 2020-12-06T10:48:33

We chat "smart" football technology, what age should Suaalii debut and should Cameron Smith be made an immortal from next year. Plus we run our first 90s trivia session and Mario attempts a Sout...

#85 "Parramatta cheated their way to a wooden spoon” - Mario from 2020-11-27T22:44:49

Today on TVT Xander and Aimon are joined by new permanent co-host Mario to give our take on all the ins and outs of State of Origin, Cameron Smith's controversial new book and which team used th...

#84 State of Origin Preview from 2020-11-03T05:53:53

We chat all the big issues leading into game one of the 2020 series including selection dramas, state allegiances, anthems and predictions. 

We also give our take on the new NSW Blues son...

#83 Grand Final Edition with Dave Shillington from 2020-10-25T10:03:13

Today we give all of our thoughts for today's big game tonight between the Panthers and Storm, plus we chat with Roosters/Raiders royalty Dave Shillington and share our greatest GF moments.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION - TVT's Guide to NRL Etiquette from 2020-10-17T14:17:41

This quick guide is a must listen for all rugby league fans to ensure a socially cohesive future for the game.

We cover what not to do with penis tattoos, the do's and don't of rugby leag...

#82 Kyle Flanagan's Unfair Dismissal from 2020-10-16T17:26:48

Aimon and Xander chat the big preliminary final games, Kyle Flanagan on the outter at the Roosters, plus we chat with former referee Greg McCallum about how the rule chnages have been and pose s...

#81 The Pap is far from smeared from 2020-10-05T11:02:32

Today we rank our best players of the year, chat about the first round of finals, debate the merits of Kevin Walters taking over at Brisbane.

#80 How can you save fried chicken? from 2020-09-27T14:09:51

We ask if the Roosters are cooked for 2020, how to tackle racism in the game, GI's Origin comeback, Bellamy to Brisbane, plus we chat with the experts about Manly and the Tigers and a whole lot ...

#79 TVT Drunken Sessions ft Mario&Yarrrnis from 2020-09-20T11:46:08

The spirits are flowing and so is the irreverence of Aimon and Xander in this rare drunken session involving health freak Xander. We chat NRL behavior breaches, what should constitute a sin bin,...

#78 Cam Smith's Gold Coast handshake from 2020-08-31T22:49:18

Aimon and Xander strip down to thier novelty underwear to discuss the future of Cameron Smith, what's next for the Broncos and can anyone stop Penrith! Plus we are joined by Media Watch Mario to...

#77 Alfie Langer's COVID Cake from 2020-08-14T17:02:29

Aimon and Xander strap on the bio-suits for another week to chat about all of the fallout up at the Broncos over COVID breaches, Wayne Bennett's strange defence, Browny to the Warriors, plus we ...

#76 The Raiders' Huawei Round from 2020-08-04T19:33:39

Today on the show we provide our thoughts on the glorious indigenous round, SBW’s chances of going to the Dogs, the Broncos’ firming wooden spoon prospects, Freddy being completely off his chops...

#75 Anthony Seibold's Afghan tour from 2020-07-26T10:49:15

We are back!

And we are somehow less PC than before.

On today's show we chat SBW's possible return, Siebold's next career move, fake neck injuries, and who we thi...

#74 Aiden Tolman's Clever Ruse from 2020-06-16T08:51:03

Aimon and Xander are back to chat the postponement of games, Benji's snub, Latrell's recovery and whether or not an arsonist should be the emblem of the second Brisbane team. Pluse a whole lot m...

#73 Harold Shipman is a Raiders fan? from 2020-06-03T22:19:31

Today on the show Aimon and Xander discuss all of the action from round three, the success of the rule changes, what we think about fake crowd noise and how a convicted serial killer managed to ...

#72 PVL's Hypercolour T-Shirt ft Luke Diamond Phillips from 2020-05-25T01:04:10

Aimon and Xander are finally back together in the studio where they are joined by NRL legend and former referee Luke Phillips to discuss the strike action over the last week, we also chat Cody W...

#71 Drunken Sessions 3 ft The Biggest Tiger from 2020-05-18T11:49:05

Aimon shirks off drinking alone in the toilet with a mic for one night and invites The Biggest Tiger along to talk Rugby League. All of the major topics are covered, including new ways for the N...

#70 PVL's Puppetry of the Penis from 2020-05-13T23:49:32

Aimon, Xander and Mario discuss the antii-vaxxer controversy, the reduction of two refs to just one, new rule changes, what the likely draw will look like, and, most importantly, what Ossie Ostr...

#69 Drunken Sessions 2 from 2020-05-03T19:46:46

Aimon hits the varnish and paint and rants about getting more little men into the game, Steve Menzies love of chicken shit and he delivers an important message for the NRL bashers in the media. ...

#68 Where was Ivan??? from 2020-04-30T12:25:06

Today on the show we discuss the ongoing fallout of NRL player safety breaches and what the 2020 comp will look like when it finally kicks off.

We also make some bold predictions...

#67 Drunken sessions... from 2020-04-22T22:32:43

Aimon, a mic, nothing else ... oh and some league.

#66 What's so good about a full house? from 2020-04-20T18:29:22

Because Aimon is terribly unorganised, he allowed the last episode to run massively overtime, so here is part two of the last show you heard PLUS a quick chat with TVT favourite Charlie.

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#65 Cameron Smith's court martial from 2020-04-18T18:38:28

Today on the show we discuss the chances of resuming the comp by 28 May, what an abbreviated comp will look like, who should broadcast the game, and when the State of origin series should happen...

#64 The top 20 players in the NRL era (Part One) from 2020-04-14T17:01:03

Today The Voluntary Tackle proposes its top 20 players of the modern era.

The episode is part one of the series, and our opinions are just that, just our opinions, but clearly we are 100%...

#63 The NRL's Mission to Mars from 2020-04-06T15:17

WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS REFERENCES TO DOGS CAVORTING WITH PEANUT BUTTER.

Today on the show Xander and Mario join Aimon to unpack all of the crazy plans the NRL is hatching to get t...

#62 When TVT met Scott Hill from 2020-04-02T09:24:36

Keeping the show company through this time of crisis is the legendary five eighth Scott Hill.

He played 200 first grade games in Australia, including 177 of those for the Melbourne Storm ...

#61 Peter V'landys' Secret Ice Lair from 2020-03-25T22:53:45

Aimon and Xander examine the ashes of the greatest game of all and make plenty of jokes about Peter FitzSimons in the process.

PS - Hang in there folks, the NRL will be back at some stage...

A coronavirus EMERGENCY broadcast from 2020-03-15T22:51:04

A special coronavirus show where Aimon and Xander discuss the prospect of an NRL shutdown.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION: TVT meets Q&A from 2020-03-12T18:05:31

Aimon and Xander experiment with their first Q&A episode. They quickly become sidetracked by Ivan Milat, COVID-19 and Aimon's old man's driving habits, but there is definitely a bit of rugby lea...

#59 The Most Politicised Episode Ever from 2020-03-08T21:33:48

Today on the show, Aimon nurses a COVID-19-infected Xander through a busy poddy, where we chat with former Dragons star Nathan Blacklock, discuss the fallout over the NRL launch ad campaign, inv...

#58 Wayne Bennett's Hero's Journey from 2020-02-26T23:15:54

Today on the show we discuss all of the highlights from the massive Indigenous All Stars match last weekend, where Wayne Bennett will head after leaving Souths, and the prospects of how the Eels...

#57 Sorry Kids, You Can't Win Now from 2020-02-19T18:36:33

Today on the show Aimon and Xander discuss how we feel the NRL Nines went, Qld's controversial decision to ban tackling and finals for juniors, as well as the prospects of the Broncos and the Sh...

#56 When TVT met John Skandalis from 2020-02-12T19:17:15

Today on the show Aimon chats with Magpies and Tigers legend John Skandalis. Skando discusses how he got involved with footy, the unorthodox motivational techniques of Tommy Raudonikis and how h...

#55 Mitchell Pearce's Book of Quotes from 2020-02-05T05:23:03

Today on the show Aimon and Xander discuss the Tigers/Storm bizarre player swap deal, Anthony Mundine's odd medical advice, Kevin Walters' Origin future, and predictions for the Wests Tigers in ...

#54 Darius Boyd's Shit Sandwich from 2020-01-27T20:22:25

Today on the show we discuss the Penrith Panthers' chances in 2020, Robbo's Rugby gamble, Wests Tigers land Joey, and much, much more.

Plus Xander explains the best way to murder a fish (...

#53 Brandy's neck rolls from 2020-01-10T06:32:27

yes yes yes 

#52 SBW Versus China from 2019-12-30T13:36:17

In the final episode for 2019, TVT welcomes the mysterious Media Watch Mario to the show, joining Xander and Aimon as they chat about Wayne Bennett's Latrell Mitchell snub, SBW's battle with Chi...

When TVT met Robbie O'Davis (Bunker Replay) from 2019-12-17T19:25:24

We chat with Newcastle Knights legend Robbie O'Davis about how he got involved with playing rugby league, the famous 1997 Grand Final, his rugby league comeback and much more. Enjoy!

#51 Bellyache's Big Career Switch from 2019-12-14T13:10:16

Aimon and Xander discuss where Bellamy will be after the Storm, the National Anthem controversy, the Roosters team of the decade, and how we feel the NZ Warriors will go next year. Plus at least...

#50 Mal Meninga's Brain Explosion from 2019-12-09T18:32:18

Aimon and Xander discuss the NRL rule changes coming into force next year, Mal Meninga's proposed rule changes which will never come into force next year, plus the Latrell Mitchell interview, Ad...

#49 When TVT met Garry Jack from 2019-12-07T13:37:27

Today on the show we chat with Tigers legend Garry Jack about his highly succusseful career and thoughts on the greatest game of all - rugby league. Enjoy!

#48 Latrell Mitchell's Secret Plan from 2019-12-03T20:54:07

Aimon and Xander discuss the latest in the Latrell Mitchell saga, where the NRL should expand to next, and we preview the 2020 season for the Dragons. All that and more on TVT. Enjoy.

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#47 When TVT met Brett Kenny from 2019-12-01T20:31:04

TVT speaks with Parramatta Eels legend Brett Kenny about his career and thoughts on the modern game. What a champion this man is. Enjoy!

#46 What's the Golden Point? from 2019-11-25T19:58:53

Aimon and Xander discuss proposed changes to Golden Point matches, Valentine Holmes returning to the NRL, where Semi Radradra will go in 2020, and we also introduce a brand new segment littered ...

#45 Cameron Smith’s Superannuation Package from 2019-11-21T23:03:55

Aimon and Xander chat about Cameron Smith's retirement plans, what cities should be added to the NRL, the Latrell Mitchell drama and answer plenty of listener questions. Enjoy!

#44 SBW's Golden Handshake from 2019-11-16T22:03:54

Aimon and Xander discuss the rise of Tonga, SBW signing for Toronto, who will win the Golden Boot and how best to annoy the shit out of Russell Crowe. Enjoy.

#43 Big T's Raiders from 2019-10-04T16:11

In a very special Grand Final edition of the show, Aimon is joined by Big T from Sports Best Friends and Shirley from Laverne and Shirley fame. We also chat with former referee Greg McCallum abo...

SPECIAL PRESENTATION: The Unmentionables Awards from 2019-08-25T14:12:20

The Voluntary Tackle presents the most forgotten team of the last decade. 

Sponsored by Shane Muspratt.

#42 Mario's Netball Knees from 2019-08-23T00:41:34

We're back! TVT discusses the run home to the finals, why Anthony Seibold would make the perfect children's birthday entertainer. Plus chats with Charlie and Media Watch Mario, and a new Dally M...

#41 Mitchell Pearce's Redemption? from 2019-07-04T21:09:20

Today on the show we chat with former Newcastle Knights icon Robbie O'Davis, as well as preview the big State of Origin Decider. Plus Aimon's thoughts on Mitch Pearce and my old man Charlie give...

#40 Jimmy Maloney’s Big Kahunas from 2019-06-23T15:36:02

Today on the show we preview the big State of Origin match tonight and hear from former NRL coach Matty Elliott. We also sit down with Aimon’s old man Charlie. Enjoy.

#39 Cody Walker’s Missing Persons Report from 2019-06-12T22:56:03

Today on the show we speak with former NRL referee Greg McCallum and chat with a former South Sydney great, plus we break down the NSW Blues' performance and answer more of your questions.

#38 Has Kevin got the Blues? from 2019-06-02T11:41:15

Today on a very special State of Origin edition of the TVT, we chat with Qld legend Dale "Rowdy" Shearer, comedian Rob Brown, and fellow podcaster (and Souths tragic) Pat Picante from Sports Bes...

#37 Fergo's Booze Ban from 2019-05-23T03:00

We chat Cooper Cronk's retirement plan, Fergo's drunken ultimatum to Freddy, likely State of Origin teams, and an exclusive interview with former NRL hardman David Shillington. Plus plenty of of...

#36 Gutho's Steaming Number Twos from 2019-05-16T23:29:30

We review all of the action (and fallout) from the Magic Round, have a chat with NRL legend Mark Geyer, and welcome back Laverne and Shirley for their take on all of the NRL's hot button topics....

#35 Latrell Mitchell's Masterclass from 2019-05-07T23:08:40

We chat about Mitchell's magic, Fergo's flips, Seibold's anxiety, Cam Smith's comeback and a whole lot more.

#34 Israel Folau's Hell Party. from 2019-04-13T11:23:55

Today on the show we discuss all of the latest NRL topics including alternatives to the Golden Rule concept, Cam Smith's multiple records, plus a new segment which has very little to do with rug...

#33 Madge Maguire's Spittle from 2019-04-03T21:55:01

Aimon and Chip attempt to solve the huge casualty ward crisis, debate the merits of an old fashioned spray from the coach, important rule changes, plus a preview of the brand new podcast Grub Wa...

#32 Greenberg's Relocation Wars. from 2019-03-27T20:56:43

Which teams should be punted and where should go? Also some interesting takes on how to handle concussions plus leaked video quandaries and multi madness. This all mixed in with some pretty ques...

#31 Paul Gallen’s Threats. from 2019-03-12T21:41:51

Aimon welcomes back Chip after a week-long bender to chat about Paul Gallen’s threats to quit the Sharks, Cameron Smith’s demands to erase history, what surface should pave the SCG, plus plenty ...

#30 Where's Chip? Ft comic legend Rob Brown. from 2019-03-07T22:02:55

Today on the show Aimon investigates Chip's disappearance, questions the news NRL finals system, explores ways we can fix the sex tape issue, and interviews the bloody funny Aussie comedian Rob ...

#29 Bryce Cartwright's smallpox from 2019-02-24T14:34:12

With still not a lot of footy happening Aimon and Chip discuss Roosters handicapping strategies, the Indigenous All-stars match, Bryce Cartwright's stance against vaccinations plus female insigh...

#28 Ben Barba's torn contract ft Luke "Diamond" Phillips from 2019-02-09T07:32:18

On the show we discuss Ben Barba, are the Maroons cheating?, and Dylan Napa controversy, plus an interview with 2000 NRL grand final legend Luke Phillips.

#27 Rugby League's Rap Sheet from 2019-01-29T20:08:14

Today on the show we discuss how to solve players behaving badly in the off season, what would happen if Allianz Stadium is left half finished, and how to cheer the Cronulla Sharks up after a se...

#26 George Burgess’ Eye Scratcher featuring Mark Geyer. from 2018-11-09T01:12:42

Today on the show Aimon and Chip speak with rugby league legend MG to discuss the new "alternative" NSW jersey, “Rugby League Lite”, and who would win between an Eels and Jake “the Muss” Heke. T...

#25 Todd Carney's Trick Or Treat ft. Mark Latham from 2018-11-01T20:35:20

On the latest show we interview Mark Latham and grab all of his thoughts on the season just gone, and we also have a deeply intellectual conversation about who would win between a Steeler and a ...

#24 Trent Barrett's Loneliness from 2018-10-26T15:23:19

The off season is here and so naturally we are ramping things up! We talk about all the major coach moves and speak with comic legend Rob Brown. That and much more! Covfefe.

#23 Cooper Cronk's Lollypops from 2018-10-18T22:50:38

Chip and Aimon are back after a long rest in The Cayman Islands and are ready to talk Cooper Cronk's scapula, the NZ boilover, Des Hasler's return to the house he burned to the ground, and we al...

#22 "Griffin's severed head" - we talk Griffin's sacking, Matt Cecchin's abuse, Billy Slater's snub and much more. from 2018-08-08T22:10:18

What do yuo get when you mix a finals bound team with a statstictally successful coach? A bloood bath apparently. Aimon and Chip talk all things rugby league and also bet, swear, and debate who ...

#21 "Who's Derek?" Chip Jones takes the hosting chair, we're sorry. from 2018-07-29T13:15:52

Once again, we are deeply, deeply sorry.

#20 “Billy Slater’s lies” – we discuss the Slater MOTS fiasco, Kemo’s odd move to the Eels, and how to make Barnhill great again…again from 2018-07-19T00:54:29

This episode was brought to you by >insert disreputable sponsor here

#19 "Ben Hunt's Balls" - we discuss how NSW should plan its blue rinse and advice for the struggling Ben Hunt. from 2018-07-07T10:18:37

A special thanks to god for making this podcast a reality, without his divine intervention, Josh Addo-Carr would never have been able to score that try in Origin 2 ... and naturally a big shout ...

#18 NRL Brisbane Magic Round, Denver Test, new sin bin rules and plenty of game reviews. from 2018-06-18T00:59:19

Aimon and Chip question Xander's commitment and we ask if North and South Korea could adapt to the NRL.

#17 Special State of Origin show dedicated to reviews, predictions and special shout outs to practically everybody from 2018-06-11T11:14:30

We chat about the State of Origin series from all angles and also attempt to secure an exclusive interview with Benedict Cumberbatch (spoiler alert, he takes out a restraining order against the ...

#16 Mark Latham interview, Craig Bellamy to Brisbane? State of Origin preview, and much more. from 2018-05-28T00:18:48

Chip, Xander and Aimon break new ground by interviewing a person of note and also throw down plenty of State of Origin heat.

We would like to thank our sponsor Cambridge Analytica

#15 We return after a short 15-month absence to chat Bryce Cartwright, State of Origin and why Todd Carney's mum is in the news. from 2018-05-15T01:10:44

The Voluntary Tackle was once described by Time Magazine as "How do you remove this spyware shit from my phone?"

Aimon, Chip, Xander with sprinkles of Dylan cha...

#14 We talk NRL ball tampering, Russell Crowe's garage sale, and what can be done to fix Greg Inglis' knee? from 2018-04-08T08:40:46

"We came, we drank beers, we talked footy," - Julius Caeser in his reclining years 38BC.

Chip and Aimon solve all of the major problems facing the NRL and also found some time to...

#13 Did Hayne cost the Eels the game, Pearce declares war on the Roosters & whose job can Dugan steal next? from 2018-03-25T00:11:52

All the best tips, predictions and NRL analysis the world of podcast has to offer...well...we me may not the best but we feel we are likely in the top 55.

#12 Round One Review and Round Two Preview. Plus loads of bad jokes. from 2018-03-18T14:22:38

Aimon and Chip discuss all of the highlights and fallout from round one and look forward to all of the action of round two. We also discuss if Todd Carney should be allowed back, what's doing wi...

#11 SBW return? Josh Dugan off the rails & Knights return to power. from 2018-03-04T23:12:24

Aimon and Xander discuss all the hot topics and controversies in the lead up to Round One of the NRL season.

Xander would like to thank Vladimir Putin for his unwavering support....

#10 NRL 2018 Season Preview from 2018-02-18T20:39

Chip and Aimon discuss all of the hot topics leading in to the NRL season kick off, such as why Bryce Cartwright would move to the Titans, why the NRL would move anything to Adelaide and should ...

#8 Hayne shafts the Titans & Pearce retires from rep footy from 2017-12-10T11:00:03

Chip and Aimon ask why Gareth Widdop didn't go for more field goals, how Pearce can retire from the Kangaroos when he never played for them and why the Titans have allowed Hayne to live? All tha...

#7 Mitch Pearce leaves & RLWC from 2017-11-26T09:02:20

Chip and Aimon discuss the resignation of Mitchell Pearce, Samoa's winless rise to RLWC glory and Brad Fittler as NSW coach.

The show was sponsored by Ansett Airlines.

#6 More Rugby League World Cup from 2017-11-05T23:10:45

Aimon and Chip chat about the ongoing Pearce/Cronk controversy, Jarryd Hayne's willingness to kill the Titans franchise and should Scotland be made to wear kilts in the World Cup?

#5 Rugby League World Cup from 2017-10-15T08:03:20

Join Aimon, Chip and Ernie as they chat about the upcoming World Cup, Cronk's possible move to the Roosters and rule changes for next year.

Hosts were dressed by Lowes.

#2 Finals Series Preview from 2017-09-08T14:57:36

The only NRL podcast to avoid being sacked by Jarryd Hayne is back. In this episode Aymon is joined by Xander as they discuss if the Cowboys should be allowed to play finals, if Semi Radradra be...

#1 The Voluntary Tackle Podcast Round 25 from 2017-08-30T08:17:04

The only NRL podcast to sell its own Todd Carney branded water fountains. In this show we discuss the Jarryd Hayne fallout, who wants Robbie Farah? And how did the Bulldogs win? All this and mor...