Episodes
ESPN have stolen our 'depressometer' idea and we mark their findings. Plus which celebrities own sports teams and how's The Undertaker going? Find us on socials: Facebook: They Came To Play Lehmo: Twitter / Instagram Tess: Twitter / Instagram Danny: Twitter / Instagram / Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/24/20
Tess Armstrong is back so we chat trade week, supervillain mothers and the boxing day test at Docklands! Also Lehmo is angry about boxing and Danny provides insights into Ukrainian fairy tales.  Find us on socials: Facebook: They Came To Play Lehmo: Twitter / Instagram Tess: Twitter / Instagram Danny: Twitter / Instagram / Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/16/20
Now that proper footy is over for the year we turn to alternative sports for entertainment. Guest host is American comedian and NFL fan Mike Goldstein to educate us about Grid Iron, college sports and even a bit of tennis.  Find us on socials: Facebook: They Came To Play Lehmo: Twitter / Instagram Tess: Twitter / Instagram Danny: Twitter / Instagram / Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/09/20
Season 2020 is done and Dusty-ed. Did Tess' marriage survive? Who is the QAnon of the AFL? And big WWE Wrestling news. [Really!] Find us on socials: Facebook: They Came To Play Lehmo: Twitter / Instagram Tess: Twitter / Instagram Danny: Twitter / Instagram / Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/26/20
GRAND FINAL WEEK AND NOBODY IS HAPPY!! Tess is stressed as her unborn child may become a Cats fan, Lehmo is worried the Hawks legacy is about to be surpassed and Danny is worried that either of them is about to get what they want. Plus Chekov's Whistle, Schroeding's Deliberate out of bounds and Pavlov's Umpire.  Find us on socials: Facebook: They Came To Play Lehmo: Twitter / Instagram Tess: Twitter / Instagram Danny: Twitter / Instagram / Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Published 10/20/20
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Published 10/19/20
Only 4 teams remain. Tess has a moment of clarity when she realizes her Tigers might actually be good, while Danny forces Lehmo to name some Geelong players he actually likes.  Find us on socials: Facebook: They Came To Play Lehmo: Twitter / Instagram Tess: Twitter / Instagram Danny: Twitter / Instagram / Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/12/20
Lehmo is loving life, Tess is nervous and Danny is an enormous green rage monster. We review one of the most exciting weekend of finals footy ever, and bonus interview with Francis and Dylan Leach about how their beloved Saints and Tigers will battle it out on Friday! Find us on socials: Facebook: They Came To Play Lehmo: Twitter / Instagram Tess: Twitter / Instagram Danny: Twitter / Instagram / Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/05/20
Since there's no footy to discuss we have 2 special guests - stats guru "Swamp" talks us through the 2020 season and answers your questions, plus we meet the head of the United States Australian Football League Brian Barrish! Find out how the game is growing up there and what is planned to hook more Americans into the greatest sport on Earth!  Plus heart-breaking video refereeing moments and how could aliens improve the All-Australian team? Find us on socials: Facebook: They Came To...
Published 09/28/20
As the 2020 home and away season finishes up, Lehmo bids farewell to some Hawk favourites; we argue over which fans should be the most depressed and Tess reveals her big secret: she knows more about Agatha Christie than Kenneth Branagh. [Oh and she has another big announcement too] Find us on socials: Facebook: They Came To Play Lehmo: Twitter / Instagram Tess: Twitter / Instagram Danny: Twitter / Instagram / Facebook See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Published 09/21/20
The finals are so close we can smell it! Tess tempts the footy gods! Danny shows why he doesn't gamble! Lehmo attempts to avoid discussing the Hawks! Plus - very positive signs for the Swans and which TV commentator should be psychological tortured for our entertainment?  Find us on socials: Facebook: They Came To Play Lehmo: Twitter / Instagram Tess: Twitter / Instagram Danny: Twitter / Instagram / Facebook See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Published 09/14/20
With the return of Tess Armstrong, the team get down to business - discussing the latest Covid breaches by Richmond, then even though it was a week ago, we lay into Lehmo about his Hawks losing to the Crows! Plus all the other games and our usual nonsense! Enjoy! Find us on socials: Facebook: They Came To Play Lehmo: Twitter / Instagram Tess: Twitter / Instagram Danny: Twitter / Instagram / Facebook See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Published 09/07/20
With Tess off to Lourdes to pray for Dylan Grimes our 'Guest Tess' this week is the great Titus O'Reily! We deep dive into life as a Demons fan, pitch a new AFL TV show, identify the exact moment Carlton lost and have deep discussions about a film 67% of the team hadn't properly seen! Find us on socials: Facebook: They Came To Play Lehmo: Twitter / Instagram Tess: Twitter / Instagram Danny: Twitter / Instagram / Facebook See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Published 08/31/20
The finals race is heating up and we are tackling ALL the big issues: Should Tom Lynch be sent to The Hague? What's the compound interest on a free kick loan? Should we play the Queen's birthday match at Lords? Has Hamish McLachlan read 'Of Mice and Men'? Which ground conditions best suited Jesus? When does 'Injury Wheel of Fortune' start? Is Irving Mosquito a better name than Bonnie Toogood?  Find us on socials: Facebook: They Came To Play Lehmo: Twitter / Instagram Tess: Twitter /...
Published 08/24/20
After three weeks the footy festival is coming to a close. For 48 hours. The team dissect the gala of football where the only consistency was the Adelaide Crows not winning. Plus! a Bonus episode of 'Chelsea's Corner'   Find us on socials: Facebook: They Came To Play Lehmo: Twitter / Instagram Tess: Twitter / Instagram Danny: Twitter / Instagram / Facebook
Published 08/17/20
In a TCTP first: Tess is critical of the Tigers! Plus we discuss that Furphy ad, Josh Daicos' tongue, why the Saints should be worried and the Crows be very proud!  Find us on socials: Facebook: They Came To Play Lehmo: Twitter / Instagram Tess: Twitter / Instagram Danny: Twitter / Instagram / Facebook
Published 08/10/20
This week we have a very special guest Tess - goal umpire CHELSEA ROFFEY!! We learn all about the umpires' hub life, how she predicts set shots and who her favourite player is! Plus we analyse the Melbourne Football Club, are they cursed like Johnny Depp? Can President Bartlett save them? Which cereal are they like?  Find us on socials: Facebook: They Came To Play Lehmo: Twitter / Instagram Tess: Twitter / Instagram Danny: Twitter / Instagram / Facebook
Published 08/03/20
Time for some hard hitting insights, TCTP style! Should you try and kick more goals than behinds? Is the Dad in the McDonalds ad a terrible parent? Who's your favourite Wiggle? WE LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED! Find us on socials: Facebook: They Came To Play Lehmo: Twitter / Instagram Tess: Twitter / Instagram Danny: Twitter / Instagram / Facebook  
Published 07/27/20
We're up to Round 7 and things are heating up! But not for Hawthorn, who are living their middle class nightmare! Queensland is up and about! The Derby disappoints again! And is Tess imagining vegan ruckmen?     Find us on socials: Facebook: They Came To Play Lehmo: Twitter / Instagram Tess: Twitter / Instagram Danny: Twitter / Instagram / Facebook  
Published 07/20/20
Round 6 gave us some amazing games and some terrible ones. We review them all with our typical hard hitting analysis. We ask the big questions like which player should dye his beard white and speak in parables? Which sitcom character are Carlton like? Which former Israeli Prime Minister made his debut for the Suns?  Find us on socials: Facebook: They Came To Play Lehmo: Twitter / Instagram Tess: Twitter / Instagram Danny: Twitter / Instagram / Facebook  
Published 07/13/20
Lehmo is angry at the umpires, Tess is concerned about her injured Tigers and Danny is loud. [Genuinely, a bit of an audio issue]. We discuss it all: magic showers, villainous moustaches and Sydesmosis.   Find us on socials: Facebook: They Came To Play Lehmo: Twitter / Instagram Tess: Twitter / Instagram Danny: Twitter / Instagram / Facebook  
Published 07/06/20
A very historic round of football! Things happened that have never happened before, some of them great [no behinds in an entire half of football!], some of them weird [a match winning falcon!] and some just hilarious [Tess' team losing again!]  Find us on socials: Facebook: They Came To Play Lehmo: Twitter / Instagram Tess: Twitter / Instagram Danny: Twitter / Instagram / Facebook  
Published 06/29/20
Round 3 and the season is properly topsy-turvy! Lehmo & Tess dissect the Hawks demolition of the Tigers, Danny goes full Da Vinci Code on the Eagles new song and which North Melbourne players are getting their own detective show on the ABC?     Find us on socials: Facebook: They Came To Play Lehmo: Twitter / Instagram Tess: Twitter / Instagram Danny: Twitter / Instagram / Facebook   Leave a review where you like to listen Copyright 2020 They Came To Play
Published 06/22/20
After three months of isolation, our beloved game is back and as a reward, none of our teams won! We analyse all the games - which club may have had boob jobs? Which cardboard cutouts left early? Which commentators had a good preseason?  Find us on socials: Facebook: They Came To Play Lehmo: Twitter / Instagram Tess: Twitter / Instagram Danny: Twitter / Instagram / Facebook   Leave a review where you like to listen Copyright 2020 They Came To Play
Published 06/15/20
Published 06/15/20