SMH's Helen Pitt joins the show to rebuke claims that her highfalutin film festival is at war with rugby league.  See her book which illustrates how the Opera House's origins are tied to rugby league: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-house-helen-pitt/book/9781760295462.html?dsa=s1-east&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2MWVBhCQARIsAIjbwoOBBgVBHXYbaTLtrN9mA4YwfxG0jtdJro5z7KUAD6nypy9HF0IGi0kaAsIkEALw_wcB  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fire Up once again bridges the apparent gap between culture and rugby league; plus the Bulldogs fire up and beating the dead horse that is State Of Origin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Madge and Browny join the list of coaches to get terminated, Billy is doing it for the kids, tribute to Rabs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maguire, Lodge, Hass and Matterson all suffer from premature contractulation, Fire Up! goes through all the causes and treatments of this all-too-common occurrence.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jared Waerea-Hargreaves blows up deluxe, Des praises his team's defence, Freddy's herbs and Gus goes down with the flu as we welcome back Denis! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big news this week as Fire Up tackle the alleged 'quitting' and the furore surroundin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friend of the show Maroon. walks out on friends of the show fired up and walked out joining the likes of Buzz Rothfield, the spate of pitch invaders, illegal players and trainers whio have protested Big Club Theory by firing up and walking out.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rugby league is controlled by the laws of Big Club Theory and Gus 'Idi Amin" Gould, who comes out on top when they collide? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

**if you're missing a Ricky Stuart clip you may need to redownload** The Big Club Theory gains traction as rule 1 in Rugby League Physics; Tigers win again...; Raiders lose again...;    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rugby League Gods have finally smiled on the Tigers; Big Club Theory updated; and Sam Burgess heads up The Jerky Boys See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fire Up backs Parramatta's new jersey whilst misbehaviour is rife on AND off the field.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todd Payten has bought into Hollbrook's 'Big Club Theory'; PVL wants more sin bins; Tigers vs Titans a masterpiece?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breakdown of the big shot from the weekend plus the new team sounds for Fox See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite all of our clubs losing (again) Fire Up does it for love and what says love more than rugby league! Denis' ode of Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Craig Bellamy's pineapple speech, and what should the new SFS stand be named?    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mast analyst Cooper Cronk reports Valemei 'literally shot out of a roicket', Craig Fitzgibbon coaches via satellite, Billy Smith doesn't even remember getting concussed.  Join our leadership group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/819077912325030/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full wrap of the preseason with Sticky copping it up the arse, Sam Burgess back dated suspension, Teddy apologises  Join our group here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/819077912325030/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks for the year, we had a blast! We'll be back in a few weeks with a summer version of the show.  Brendan Cowell's book Plum is a great read!  https://www.booktopia.com.au/plum-brendan-cowell/book/9781460760505.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sorry for the delay folks, as the videos show we were hungover from the weekend. Full grand final preview and breakdown the events leading into the 'big dance' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The biggest comeback since premiership winner Sean Rudder ran out for the Roosters in 2008, Stephen Ferris, co-founder of Fire Up! - along with Mark Gasnier, trots out for to help us limp to the finals.    Also, come find us in the front for Denis' only performance of the year on Monday (September 27), it's online and free: https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueTheMusical/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 'war of words' where the 'master coach' introduced Ivan to 'Wayne's World'; Gus was a boat party promoter.  Join our group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/819077912325030 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apologies to the half of the listenership who were eliminated this week; full post mortem and a mad monday breakdown See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fallout from the most controversial moment of the season - Joe Stimson pulling Martin Taupau's hair plus beating the dead horse of the Souths vs Roosters game, Join our group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/819077912325030  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bachelor: Adam Elliot; Duges at it again; Nine ends its relationship with rugby league; Downtown!?!?! Hope everyone is getting by ok, here is a link to our group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/819077912325030 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warning for the audiophiles: Kris' ,mic is a bit hot for the first ten minutes but then goes back to normal. Parramatta disappoint again; Burgi back in the news; Sydney Roosters close in on the streak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brendan Cowell's tribute to Boyd Cordner; Full breakdown of Tigertown 2; Kane Evans does it again! If you'd like to join our group here is a link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/819077912325030 Sorry again for the audio issues last week. Hope everyone is doing ok! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices