Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss the length of the Trade Period, the future of AFL player movement, how we consume and handle information, the Bathurst 1000, and bronze statues. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported...

Hutchy and Damo answer questions about why players sign long contracts, filling the gaps on Trade Radio, the length of the Trade Period, and the exchanging of pleasantries on radio. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more...

As the Trade Period concludes, Hutchy and Damo have kept a keen eye on all the Agent Praisers this week, all the Square Ups, and Mitch Cleary has shot out of the gates in a massive way this off-season in the Footy Reporter Wars. Plus, Hutchy has his say on Albo's optics, and we have a Craig's Carry-On. In this episode: 2:01 - Agent Praising is in full force 5:51 - Square Up Season 9:09 - Mitch Cleary's off to a flyer in the off-season 13:07 - The Everest barrier draw 16:49 - Reflecting...

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss who does Grand Finals better, expansion clubs in the NRL, and if Elon Musk could sell Twitter in the near future. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're...

Hutchy and Damo answer questions about the view of players owing clubs, Channel 9 offering alternate streams online, Josh Garlepp's video which got retweeted by Elon Musk, and going behind the curtain on radio news bulletins, and ESPN Aus/NZ using the international feed for the NFL rather than native U.S. coverage. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email:...

Hutchy and Damo answer a few Craig's Carry-On questions in a standalone podcast this week. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to [email protected] Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Footy's silly season is here and with it comes all manner of journalistic schemes, strategies and shenanigans from tenuous links to agent praisers. The NRL Grand Final was the centrepiece to Australian sport over the weekend, Jack Ginnivan and Nick Watson have a big lesson to learn, and have we uncovered more to the Tony Armstrong story in a Sounding Board exclusive? In this episode: 0:58 - NRL Grand Final, and Grand Final timeslots 4:00 - Ginni and Wiz let the kids down 7:36 - Uncovering...

Damo gives us a beautiful recipe for lamb kofta, rich with paprika and cumin and served with tzatziki. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to [email protected] Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss the effects of a twilight Grand Final, athletes playing further into their thirties, having an ego in the media, and Malcolm Blight. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise...

Hutchy and Damo answer questions about if the broadcast rights was the catalyst for the media moves, the quality of the Channel 7 call of the Grand Final, what Channel 9's line-up could look like next year, and how the Brownlow broadcast could improve. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by...

There's still so much to unpack in the media world in this episode following more shock announcements in the last few days. Hutchy and Damo discuss what kind of stories consumers truly like to read, there's a scandal at the ABC, and Damo's in strife with the block function being changed on X. In this episode: 0:51 - Mark Robinson's departure from AFL 360 8:33 - Gerard Whateley staying with Fox Footy in 2025 11:11 - The Kane Cornes funeral sketch 13:17 - It's set to be a big off-season in...

Live from the Footy Festival outside the MCG in the build up to the Grand Final, Hutchy and Damo answer your questions, mostly about all the media drama from the week, but also on a wider variety of footy topics. Note: we're aware some of the audience questions at the end are somewhat inaudible. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The...

It's our special live show from the Main Stage at the AFL Footy Festival on Grand Final eve! Hutchy and Damo recorded the show in front of the live crowd in front of the backdrop of the MCG, and what a special location for a massive edition of the show. After the week we had in media with three of Footy Classified's hosts moving to Channel 7 in 2025 – including Hutchy – the boys dive into how it all played out, how everyone reacted, and what happens going forward. Thank you to the AFL for...

Hutchy and Damo answer questions about how large a commentary team should be, sports shopping themselves to different broadcast networks, Kane calling into rival stations, AFLW scheduling, and the potential of the AFL capping the lengths of contracts in the future. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly...

It's Grand Final Week and to kick things off with a bang, Hutchy and Damo touch on the big moves afoot in the media landscape, skirmishes between prominent names, and we reveal Hutchy is a segment stealer! The Sounding Board is doing a live episode from the Main Stage at Yarra Park outside the MCG on the Friday before the Grand Final, September 27th from 5pm. Come down to listen to the show live as Grand Final week reaches its peak. Plus, stick around after us as there’ll be a screening of...

Damo makes us a homemade filet-o-fish in the style of Maccas. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to [email protected] Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they cover the Demon's home base, the penalties to Ken Hinkley and Jason McCartney, club membership numbers and if Oscar Piastri has overtaken Sam Kerr as our best export. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is...

Hutchy and Damo answer questions about how many numbers journalists have in their contact book, finals scheduling, media feuds, and the future of Damo's Dish. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices....

It's day after the night before, the oven has been switched off, the tomato sauce packed away and the tinnies thrown in the rubbish. The annual media Pie Night has come and gone and Hutchy received the honour of being inducted into the AFMA as a Life Member. There's been a lot happen in media this week from Bruce returning to Seven's finals coverage to AFKAF making big moves at the ABC, and the boys deep-dive on how the Dustin Martin story is playing out. The Sounding Board is doing a live...

Damo gives us a special vegetarian dish of a cauliflower cheese steak with plenty of delicious seasoning. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to [email protected] Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they cover Thursday vs. Sunday footy in finals, Jack Ginnivan's image, winning the lottery, and a ceremonial opening bounce. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing...

Hutchy and Damo answer questions about briefing interviewees before an interview, how media contracts work, and why Footy Classified gives away a car to a player. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices....

This week we learn Damo was confronted by AFLPA CEO Paul Marsh, new age restriction laws could be coming in, there was no lack of headline from Week 1 of the NFL, Glass Jaws nominations are thrown left and right, and we learn that our pair of hosts have, in fact, been a trio all along! In this episode: 0:31 - Clubs telling lies 8:19 - Age restrictions on social media 14:47 - The social harm of poker machines 17:32 - Tom Brady makes his debut in the commentary box 20:54 - NFL player...

The winter days are coming to an end shortly, but one more comfort-food recipe before the weather warms up is a Greek-style roast lamb! Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to [email protected] Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they cover interviewing techniques, Opening Round, using Wikipedia as a resource, and #DamoPardon. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink...