Episodes
The fisherman returns and he is in vintage Finey form from the start, especially regarding the footy and in particular Brian's beloved Bombers. But it isn't over there as the tattooed man then hooks into a song Kev likes in the Chart Chat from the 4BC Top 40 from April 1966 and then unloads on Elvis Presley, Brian's absolute favourite. All that plus the Lenny's Fine Foods Footy Tipping competition is heating up and the weekly check into The Deathalyser.   Kevin Hillier, Brian Mannix, Mark...
Published 04/09/24
A source close to Ruck 'n Roll HQ claims all is not what it appears among the three stars of the show. Our insider says the reported rifts and infighting are a sham and the three get on famously and enjoy doing the show.  Finey is missing this week but not with a mystery hamstring injury, as suggested by some unnamed sources. He is fishing in the NT. Ken Francis has been subbed in and brings a super 3XY Top 40 from July 1981 for Chart Chat. A friend of the program, on the guarantee of...
Published 04/02/24
Did someone say Benny Hill? Yes Kev did, and he also mentions Yoko's legs. Find out why. Finey wants a new speed zone for the GP circuit and Brian needs a new show to replace MAFS, and judging by his tirade he won't be heading to the Celebrity Jungle.  Lenny's Fine Foods Footy Tipping competition is settling down after Brian started like Ben Johnson in the 1988 Olympics. The Chart Chat is a beauty from March 1972 with everything from Led Zeppelin to The Moms and Dads.     Free hot cross...
Published 03/26/24
It is another sedate, uneventful episode of everyone's favourite weekly podcast! Finey says the Pies are not a premiership threat (GOING), Brian maintains his very slippery grip on the top of the tipping ladder(GOING) and Kev gets the arse from his Geelong radio show (GONE). Chart Chat travels back to March of 1990 and many songs. like Jetstar passengers, have travelled better than others.   Kevin Hillier, Brian Mannix, Mark Fine Subscribe in iTunes!https://apple.co/2LUQuix Listen on...
Published 03/19/24
When he should be shouting from the rooftop about his footy tipping triumph, Brian is instead croaking his way through the show. Spoiler Alert: He is no less annoying. We wrap up Finey's radio return, the footy (both AFL & NRL) and some cricket news. Chart Chat travels back to March 1969 and asks and answers the musical question- Where Do You Go To My Lovely?     Kevin Hillier, Brian Mannix, Mark Fine Subscribe in iTunes!https://apple.co/2LUQuix Listen on...
Published 03/12/24
It seems like an eternity but the footy is back and that means the 2024 Lenny's Fine Foods Footy Tipping is back. It is the best and most interesting footy tipping contest ever devised, after all even Brian can win it. He won't, but he can.  Finey brings World Championship sledging back to the cricket fields and the Chart Chat heads to the murky depths of March 1996 and it is not unchartered territory but it should be.      Kevin Hillier, Brian Mannix, Mark Fine Subscribe in...
Published 03/05/24
In this gravity defying episode, we really do go from the Penthouse to the White House, or is it the Nut House? There is a classic Chart Chat from March 1978 where Finey rediscovers one of the most controversial songs of that time. In sport we pay tribute to the Coodabeen Champions as they hang up their headphones, plus some thoughts on match sim, practice matches, concussion protocols and the price of eggs in China! Rock ON!  Kevin Hillier, Brian Mannix, Mark Fine Subscribe in...
Published 02/26/24
Chart Chat is king this week as it showcases Brian's crowning moment on top of the 3XY chart back in June of 1985 with the Uncanny XMen classic 50 years. He answers your questions about those heady days as only Brian can. Finey is back with two weeks of new tatts and stories and Kev wraps up the Taylor Swift experience.  Kevin Hillier, Brian Mannix, Mark Fine Subscribe in iTunes!https://apple.co/2LUQuix Listen on Spotifyhttps://spoti.fi/2DdgYad Follow us on...
Published 02/20/24
Finey is missing due to family commitments but ken Francis is a taylor made replacement and swiftly makes his mark on the episode. He even brought his own Top 40 for Chart Chat and it is a beauty from December 1975. TMG at number 1 and Aussie classics everywhere. The AACTA awards get a mention but not in the Deathalyser and we follow the adventures of Molly's hat.     Kevin Hillier, Brian Mannix, Ken Francis & Mark Fine (absent)  Subscribe in iTunes!https://apple.co/2LUQuix Listen on...
Published 02/13/24
That is our new motto. It's News to us. If it is happening in the world of entertainment, sport or politics- Its News to us!  Ruck 'n Roll  does not talk news. We ARE the news and here are the headlines.  Finey reboots his radio career. Brian prepares for an X-Men reunion AND  Kev is doing dementia voice overs.   plus in Sports news we cover anything that involves balls. and later-More celebs are inducted into the Deathalyser and we introduce Chart Chat.  All that in 60...
Published 02/06/24
The boys are back for 2024 older and wiser. Let's not let the facts ruin a perfectly good opening line. Ruck n' Roll 2024 is like nothing you have heard before, but similar to everything you have heard before. That's how we roll.  No topic is off limits, no one is sacred, and all you need for an opinion is a mouth - and we have three of the biggest in the business.  Stand by for some breaking news on the media future of one Mark Fine! All will be revealed.   Kevin Hillier, Brian Mannix,...
Published 01/30/24
The more observant listener will notice that Mark Fine is absent from this ep. In his absence the always entertaining and articulate Ken Francis jumps in the chair. Enjoy the yuletide vibe that oozes through this episode. Ho Ho Ho! By now you have worked out just how deceptive the title of this episode really is!  Merry Christmas. Kevin Hillier, Brian Mannix, Mark Fine  and Ken Francis. Subscribe in iTunes! https://apple.co/2LUQuix Listen on Spotify https://spoti.fi/2DdgYad Follow us on...
Published 12/13/23
The Tipping King of 2023 is finally crowned. Spoiler Alert it is NOT Brian. Finey gives a gig review from his yearly dose of Good Times starring Devo. Brian was busy gigging himself, as rock stars do. Kev has been digesting the latest list of Aussie icons delivered by Rolling Stone magazine.  Kevin Hillier, Brian Mannix, Mark Fine Subscribe in iTunes! https://apple.co/2LUQuix Listen on Spotify https://spoti.fi/2DdgYad Follow us on Facebook... https://bit.ly/2OOe7ag Post-production by...
Published 12/05/23
Medical authorities warn this episode is a hazard on many levels. Finey is vaping, Brian is weaning and Kev is pontificating. Mushroom’s 50th gets a going over, the tipping competition reaches an equally spectacular finale and the boys nominate the three men they would most like to interview. Kevin Hillier, Brian Mannix, Mark Fine Subscribe in iTunes! https://apple.co/2LUQuix Listen on Spotify https://spoti.fi/2DdgYad Follow us on Facebook... https://bit.ly/2OOe7ag Post-production by...
Published 11/28/23
Ho! Ho! Ho! ... and that is the Christmas mention for this show. Finey marvels at the Aussie World Cup win. Brian gets his Bee Gee on and Kev pulls a cat out of the hat in the tipping comp. Discover the three women the boys would most like to interview.    Kevin Hillier, Brian Mannix, Mark Fine Subscribe in iTunes! https://apple.co/2LUQuix Listen on Spotify https://spoti.fi/2DdgYad Follow us on Facebook... https://bit.ly/2OOe7ag Post-production by Gatesy for Howdy Partners Media |...
Published 11/21/23
This episode does contain mentions of Choo Choo Bars, Swimming Pools, World Cup Cricket, Silence of the Lambs and  women's football. Don't be fooled by the list, this episode also contains the usual juvenile comments, illogical arguments, bogan theories and dick jokes.   Kevin Hillier, Brian Mannix, Mark Fine Subscribe in iTunes! https://apple.co/2LUQuix Listen on Spotify https://spoti.fi/2DdgYad Follow us on Facebook... https://bit.ly/2OOe7ag Post-production by Gatesy for Howdy Partners...
Published 11/14/23
It's a better finish than the Melbourne Cup but who wins the footy tipping competition? Believe it or not, there are three live chances going into the final round of games. Will Brian choke? Is Kev a joke? Can Finey bot a smoke? PLUS ... The boys talk cricket, the new Beatles song and their first pet, first drunken experience and first album. Kevin Hillier, Brian Mannix, Mark Fine. Subscribe in iTunes! https://apple.co/2LUQuix Listen on Spotify https://spoti.fi/2DdgYad Follow us on...
Published 11/07/23
The One Less Thing is Mr. One More Thing himself - Finey. While Finey rests, Ken Francis leaps off the bench and joins Kev and Brian. The footy tipping ladder gets adjusted after the raffle & bingo officials did a recount. There is one round to go and anyone can win it - yes, even Brian, who currently sits in pole position, but he ain't no drover's dog!  First job, first car and first kiss are revealed by all and Ken shares his Sir Paul McCartney odyssey.    Kevin Hillier, Brian Mannix,...
Published 10/31/23
Finey been inked, Brian's been swabbed and Kev's been sedated and dear listener you might need a valium and a lie down, because you will not believe where this episode takes you. There are no rides likes this at Disneyland. Even the footy tips are not immune to the bizarre nature of this offering from our gleesome threesome. Rock ON at your peril.     Kevin Hillier, Brian Mannix, Mark Fine Subscribe in iTunes! https://apple.co/2LUQuix Listen on Spotify https://spoti.fi/2DdgYad Follow us on...
Published 10/24/23
Finey has some strong words for the Aussie cricketers and surprisingly none have to be beeped. Brian's generosity comes to the fore. Did he say he was shouting Kev & Finey a sea change? What three items would you salvage from your burning house? You may be surprised what our esteemed panel comes up with.  Kevin Hillier, Brian Mannix, Mark Fine. Subscribe in iTunes! https://apple.co/2LUQuix Listen on Spotify https://spoti.fi/2DdgYad Follow us on Facebook... https://bit.ly/2OOe7ag...
Published 10/17/23
The title says nothing about this episode that we want to highlight. More what we want to hide. But there is no hiding in this podcast - only dodgy blokes with equally dodgy points of view. What would the recently departed Dick Butkus make of his post humorous appearance? Who is Gladys from The Block? Is everything in this post a question?  All these questions and more totally ignored in this episode. Rock On!    Kevin Hillier, Brian Mannix, Mark Fine Subscribe in iTunes!...
Published 10/11/23
Try as they might it appears the brains trust of this show have yet again come up with a podcast. Yes a podcast! Alert the media because three men, of varying degrees of intelligence, thrust their grubby little opinions all over pristine topics like the football grand finals, Kiss on the MCG, the outgoing leader of the state of Victoria and other less fragrant topics like death and animals that kill. Kevin Hillier, Brian Mannix, Mark Fine Subscribe in iTunes! https://apple.co/2LUQuix Listen...
Published 10/04/23
Yes the GF Episode and it does not stand for gluten free. Brian and Finey may have the answer to the on going Welcome to Country debate, the boys tip their grand final winners. So that's what the GF stands for! There's sandwich fillings from the deli owner and a deathly quiet week for one of the shows regular features.   Kevin Hillier, Brian Mannix, Mark Fine Subscribe in iTunes! https://apple.co/2LUQuix Listen on Spotify https://spoti.fi/2DdgYad Follow us on Facebook......
Published 09/27/23
Professor Julius Sumner Mannix is in the house making a mess as usual, one drip at a time. Finey shares some fond memories of two of his football idols who passed this week and Kev has a shaky grip on the Mr. September tipping title. Kevin Hillier, Brian Mannix, Mark Fine Subscribe in iTunes! https://apple.co/2LUQuix Listen on Spotify https://spoti.fi/2DdgYad Follow us on Facebook... https://bit.ly/2OOe7ag Post-production by Chris Gates for Howdy Partners Media |...
Published 09/20/23
Not the threesome you were expecting? That makes all of us. Another fun filled romp through the thoughts and observations of podcast's version of chef's surprise. It's football, meat pie floaters, pedicures and prize galahs.  The boys share their top five spots in Australia, revealing some interesting places and even more interesting stories behind the choices in a journey from the top of this sunburnt country to the bottom.     Kevin Hillier, Brian Mannix, Mark Fine Subscribe in...
Published 09/13/23