Episodes
Strap yourselves in, this one’s a rollercoaster of emotions. Firstly, Brian and Harrison are ambushed by Dylan Buckley as they talk paint and footy. Dylan is the co-founder of Producey and Clubby Sports, where ‘Life of Brian’ is recorded and produced, he also has his own podcast, ‘Dyl & Friends’.   Secondly, the boys are joined by Richmond AFL legend Mervyn Keane. Merv, or ‘Chunk’ as he’s known, played in 3x premierships for Richmond across the 70s and 80s. Since retiring, Merv had...
Published 03/25/24
This week Brian and Harrison kick off the show with two BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS, the first being that Brian has a new toy, a ‘Brickies Block Saw’ (riveting), the second being that they’re doing a live show on the Wednesday of Gather Round with Dyl & Friends, The Ressies and Kick It Forward! They continue to carry-on with some footy chatter, specifically BTs visit to GWS and BT’s current list of ‘observations’ (Harrison believes they’re complaints, Brian claims they’re observations)....
Published 03/18/24
This week on the show Brian and Harrison are joined by Australian sports journalist Jon Anderson. ‘Ando’ as he’s known has spent 40 years writing for the Herald Sun as well as being involved in a successful breakfast radio program on 3AW. Brian and Ando have known each other since the early 80s and have worked on many projects and pieces together including co-authoring the infamous ‘Taylor Diaries’ together, which was an unofficial behind-scenes account of a football season with the...
Published 03/11/24
This week Brian and Harrison kick off the show with youngest Taylor boy, Jesse. Jesse has just started his first full time job and is feeling a little run down, so he is off course mercilessly ripped for this. The boys discuss some AFL season predictions, the current cushion epidemic in the Taylor household and Brian’s thoughts on Tattoos. Finally, the lads are joined by former AFL player Tommy Sheridan. Tommy is a long-time friend of the family, growing up playing football and basketball...
Published 03/04/24
This week Brian and Harrison are joined by James Brayshaw. JB as he’s known, is one of Australia’s best sports broadcasters, hosting and commentating AFL and cricket nationally on our TV screens and radio waves for over 20 years. JB is an engaging and lively personality, always bringing out the absolute best in his colleagues on and off air. Along with AFL and cricket, he is also well known for his afternoon radio show ‘The Rush Hour’ on MMM.   Brian and JB have been working together since...
Published 02/26/24
This week Brian and Harrison go at it without a guest discussing what an AFL commentator’s preseason looks like, they delve into a few topics making football news, share their thoughts on the NFL Super Bowl, Brian’s Content Corner returns and Harrison tells us about is recent trip to the United States. Plus, a ground-breaking revelation that could crown Brian as one of the greatest inventors of modern times. This episode is brought to you by: Grimleys: grimleys.com.au Hosts: Brian &...
Published 02/21/24
This week Brian and Harrison discuss a few topics including the AFLs announcement around not revealing men’s players bodyweights, BTs greatest footballing memory, what his preparation for the new AFL season looks like, plus, Brian calls out Harrison and ‘his generation’ around their distorted sustainability efforts.   Finally, the boys are joined by Andrew Westacott. Andrew was CEO of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) for 13 years (plus 4 years as GM of Operations). The AGPC is...
Published 02/05/24
This week Brian and Harrison skip the entrée and go straight to the main meal… Esteemed Sports Journalist Tony Jones joins the show to chat about his career in journalism from getting his start on country radio to the 9NEWS desk, the Olympics and beyond. BT and Tony have worked together for many years and share some cracking stories from their time in the industry. This episode is brought to you by: Grimleys: https://grimleys.com.au   Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Tony...
Published 01/29/24
This week Brian and Harrison take on the show in-tandem. They kick things off with some recent happenings; Lorne Pier to Pub observations, Ash Barty’s Foundation launch, thoughts on the Australian Open, Liam Neeson in Walhalla and ‘you would die for you kids, but would you get healthy for them’. Later, Harrison quizzes Brian on his upbringing in Mandurah, Western Australia, the days before he was a big-shot league footballer. You’d be shocked to hear what him and his gang ‘The Rocks’ got up...
Published 01/22/24
This week Brian and Harrison whip through what Brian has been up to this summer, discuss the Clayton Oliver saga, address the GOAT debate, plus Brian’s content corner is back. Finally, the boys are joined by Michael Turner. Mick as he’s known, is an AFL legend who played for the Geelong Football Club. Not only did Mick have an illustrious career with the Geelong Cats, he was also the Geelong Falcons U/18 talent manager for 25 years, a program that produced some of the AFLs greatest players...
Published 01/15/24
It’s Boxing Day in the Taylor household and after their 12th serving of Christmas pudding the boys decided to momentarily cease solving all of the world’s problems at the dining table and record an impromptu podcast. They grabbed the next two intelligent people at the family Christmas and pressed record.  The two gentleman who join the show are James Rowbottom and Rocky Dabscheck. James is an AFL footballer with the Sydney Swans and is also Brian’s nephew. Rocky is a talented musician,...
Published 12/27/23
This week Brian and Harrison discuss a few recent sporting topics including David Warners performance in the recent test against Pakistan and Bailey Smith’s ACL injury. The boys the then joined by Jesse Taylor aka Pipsqueak (brother & son) as they share a few recent family related stories: firstly, a home invasion / robbery that took place at their Fitzroy home, and secondly, Jesse explains why Sir Ian Botham’s granddaughter slept on their coach. Finally, a few members of the notorious...
Published 12/18/23
This week Brian and Harrison discuss a few recent weddings that BT has attended (James Brayshaw’s & Sam Grimley’s), the hysteria around the Harley Reid and Dustin Martin pre-season ‘injuries’, what’s been happening down in Lorne (the Angling & Aquatic Club AGM + the farm hand Billy light fires during fire restrictions). The boys are then joined by one of Australia’s (and the world’s) leading Orthopaedic Surgeons, Greg Hoy. Greg Hoy is an Orthopedic Surgeon, specialising in Shoulder,...
Published 12/11/23
This week Brian goes solo as Harrison is unavailable ( / had enough of his dad), he is joined by close friend Dan Trimble. Dan is a former member of the Special Operations Group and a Victoria Police Superintendent. Being involved in the Police force for over 35 years, Dan has an array of incredible stories and insights to share, from SOG training, chasing some of Australia’s most wanted criminals, bomb squad incidents, gathering intelligence, bank robberies and much more. We thank Dan for...
Published 12/04/23
This week Brian and Harrison are joined by AFL superstar, Dion Prestia. Dion is a 3 x Premiership player and best & fairest with the Richmond Football Club, he is also a close friend of one of Brian’s other dirtbag sons, Jordan. They chat with Dion about his upbringing in the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne, his footballing journey and what he hopes to tackle in the future. Later, Dion stuck around with the boys as the aforementioned Jordan and their other mate, Josh join the show to...
Published 11/27/23
This week Brian and Harrison briefly discuss the AFL draft and BT explains what the AFLs ‘Round Zero’ is all about. They share their thoughts on the NBA season thus far, plus, ‘Brian’s Content Corner’ gets a second run. Finally, esteemed Australian Cinematographer, David Connell joins the show to chat to the boys about film making, stories from Hollywood and plenty more. Dave was born in Melbourne and has had an impressive career in film and television spanning some 40 years, working with...
Published 11/20/23
This week on the show BT and Harrison talk through a few things football, BTs thoughts from the AFL trade period and some draft buzz (or lack thereof). Harrison also attempts to launch a new segment called ‘Brian’s Content Corner’ (a work in progress). Finally, AFL legend Mick Malthouse joins the boys. Mick is one of the most famous names in the sport, the league’s all-time leader in wins as a coach and a champion player, he holds 4 x Premiership medallions, 3 x as a coach and 1 x as a...
Published 11/13/23
After a little hiatus, BT and Harrison are back! On this episode they share some updates on what’s been going on in their world, tell some tales from their recent family holiday, Brian also reveals his best holiday ever (a must listen) and finally, some ‘light’ footy chat was had around the Melbourne Football Club.
Published 11/05/23
BT takes us behind the scenes after a historic Collingwood win covering the big moments from the game, BTs pregame build-up, including his interaction with NBA legend Scottie Pippen, plus the post-game celebrations from within the Magpies inner sanctum.
Published 10/02/23
It’s the biggest week on the AFL calendar, the big dance awaits! Today BT and Harrison chat through what Grand Final week looks for BT, detailing all the ins and outs; the luncheons, the meetings, broadcast schedules, the Melbourne buzz and what it’s like to commentate on the day. The boys are then joined by Tania Taylor (Mrs T / ‘The Darl’ / Brian’s wife / Harrison’s mum)! Tania is the gate keeper and rock of the Taylor family, a known haver of a good time, fashion icon and self-proclaimed...
Published 09/25/23
Today BT and Harrison kick off proceedings with some footy talk; Brayden Maynard free to play and what that means to football generally, plus the long term concerns and considerations around concussions in our game. The boys then work through the history of pets in the family and all of their bizarre ailments and predicaments. Finally, legendary journalist and AFL community icon, Mike Sheahan joins the show. Best known for his show on Fox Footy ‘Open Mike’ and his yearly ‘Top 50’ AFL players...
Published 09/18/23
Today BT and Harrison kick off proceedings with some footy talk; finals footy, welcoming back Mark Thompson into the footy community, and should we be worried about the AFLs delay with the CBA. BT then walked us through what a full Friday night commentary build up looks like, as well as a Prahran Boys follow up story and our first ‘mail bag’ (one question). Finally, the boys are joined by AFLW star and boxing champion, Tayla Harris.
Published 09/11/23
Today BT and Harrison roll through a few footy topics including; what it means to a player to be named an All-Australian, who gets picked for finals/Grand Final commentary teams, did GWS really not know they needed a goal to get a home final?, and Buddy Franklin’s send off. BT then spoke about what he’d been up to that week, a conversation that lead to a story about that time he started an almost catastrophic grass fire on the farm. Finally, they were joined by former Prahran Football Club...
Published 09/04/23
Today BT, Harrison and Jesse (youngest Taylor brother) kick off the episode by giving a brief rundown on the Taylor family hierarchy. They launched into some quick-fire footy topics; the Brody Grundy experiment, the controversial finish to the Crows vs Swans game, team success models: System vs Personnel. Finally, they caught up with Channel Seven colleague and AFL legend Matthew Richardson. Affectionately known as ‘Richo’, Matthew is an icon of the Richmond Football Club, expert commentator...
Published 08/27/23
Today Harrison grills BT about why he’s afraid to take Mrs T to Europe for her birthday, they touch on their big night out watching the Boomers, discuss how we can capitalize on the momentum of women’s sport in Australia and what role government funding plays within that, they pondered why AFL clubs are so secretive about minor injuries, before chatting with the voice of world cycling, Matt Keenan.   Born and raised in the northern suburbs of Melbourne, Matt fell in love with cycling as a...
Published 08/20/23