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No Such Thing as an Off Season
Ep 29. Carey On Regardless
Day one delivers runs, records and self-inflicted damage as Australia mix Carey’s century with some very avoidable wickets, while we start looking ahead to the Boxing Day Test. The Premier League throws up more questions than answers with Spurs wobbling, West Ham sinking and clean sheets still hard to come by. The Big Bash returns as festive background noise, the darts stay drama-free (for now), Falkirk grind through a scrappy afternoon in brutal conditions, and we finish with outrageous speed, an all-time meltdown and a proper sickos’ pick.
2025-12-18
44 min
No Such Thing as an Off Season
Ep 28. Norris on Top, England on Tilt
Lando Norris finally takes the title while Verstappen wins the race but decides reversing up the straight is a bit too spicy, even for him. England suffer a brutal Ashes defeat after another batting implosion, Australia bat like adults, and Steve Smith delivers the sledge of the series before backing it up with bat in hand.In the Premier League, Arsenal slip, City close in, Palace climb to fourth, and Liverpool drop points again amid a bit of Salah drama. We break down the World Cup draw, Falkirk’s 3–0 win over Hibs after a slee...
2025-12-10
44 min
No Such Thing as an Off Season
Ep 27. Puddles, Pink Balls & Pit Stops
This week we dive into a chaotic Qatar GP where Piastri nailed the sprint and McLaren’s gamble turned the weekend into organised panic. In the EPL, United, City and Liverpool rolled on, Arsenal stumbled, and we ask whether the Spurs bubble under Thomas Frank has already sprung a leak.Ashes chat heats up with Wood injured, Will Jacks in, and Australia loving the pink ball under lights. Plus: Dutch fireworks chaos, puddle-based goalkeeping disasters, and a Falkirk performance at Ibrox that deserved more.Sickos Picks, One to Watch, an...
2025-12-03
39 min
No Such Thing as an Off Season
Ep 26. World Cup Wonders & Ashes Blunders
Scotland pull off the impossible — qualifying for their first World Cup in 27 years with one of the wildest, most dramatic performances international football has seen. McLean scores from halfway, McTominay launches the highest overhead kick ever attempted, and two last-minute goals, a penalty and a red card turn Denmark inside out.Meanwhile, the Ashes swing violently as England collapse on the Perth bounce, Travis Head unleashes mayhem, Weatherald and Marnus find form, and Australia suddenly look settled while England look stunned.We also break down Liverpool and City both lo...
2025-11-26
49 min
No Such Thing as an Off Season
Ep 25. International Carnage, Ashes on the Horizon
Ireland outplay Portugal, Hungary score worldies, Scotland suffer through another emotional rollercoaster, and Australia even manage to lose to the Irish in rugby for good measure. We recap all the international chaos before turning our eyes to the Ashes, where England look undercooked and Australia look unsure. Plus: Sydney FC Women, Caoimhe Bray’s hat-trick, the Big Blue preview, and a Falkirk corner that’s just ridiculous.Credit Pixabay
2025-11-18
1h 08
No Such Thing as an Off Season
Ep 24. Icycle Kicks and Ice Cold Subs
Lando Norris keeps his cool while Piastri spins out, the AFL’s new Wild Card round gets a frosty reception, and Doku melts defenders at the Etihad. Falkirk’s second-half subs freeze the momentum, and in Canada, an icycle kick in a snowstorm before Fraser Aird getting pelted with snowballs for his troubles.Credit Pixabay
2025-11-12
42 min
No Such Thing as an Off Season
From Pitch to Post: The Week Women Won
A week where women ran the show.A 14-year-old Sydney FC prodigy plays like she’s been here for years, another female jockey makes Melbourne Cup history a decade on, and somewhere between them the future of sport feels brighter — and faster — than ever.Plus: Rangers see ghosts, Haaland keeps scoring, Falkirk keep growing, and the Dodgers deliver a Hollywood father–son fairytale.
2025-11-05
54 min
No Such Thing as an Off Season
Ep 22. Grand Slams and Grand Returns
From six-hour marathons to second comings, it’s been a week of grand slams and grand returns.Lando Norris takes the chequered flag in a chaotic F1 race while Ohtani proves once again he’s from another planet — starring in an 18-inning World Series epic.Back home, Brendan Rodgers is out and Martin O’Neill returns to Celtic, Arsenal quietly stretch their EPL lead, and the A-League kicks back into gear.We also celebrate the start of the A-League Women’s season, featuring a special interview with Isla and Eve — two young Sy...
2025-10-29
53 min
No Such Thing as an Off Season
Ep 21. Shohei Superhuman & The Beautiful Game for Sale
The boys are back from Bali and Spain — and straight into the madness.Shohei Ohtani puts up numbers that defy logic, Redmayne goes full hero in the dying seconds, and Celtic somehow manage to lose to Dundee. Liverpool keep tumbling, Rangers finally land a manager in Danny Röhl, and the lads ask — has football sold its soul to the highest bidder?All that plus the latest from the NHL, F1 at altitude, and a Scottish Cup sickos pick for the purists.It’s No Such Thing As An Off Season...
2025-10-25
52 min
No Such Thing as an Off Season
Ep. 20 Lost Balls, Alligators and a Blocked Bus
The Wallabies show real promise but still can’t escape the northern ref curse, the Broncos ride another comeback with Reece Walsh putting on a masterclass, and McLaren’s bromance goes up in smoke as Piastri gets muscled out. Falkirk go toe-to-toe with Rangers and somehow leave disappointed with a draw — which says everything about how far they’ve come. We’ve got Harjas Singh smashing 35 sixes and losing 12 balls, Vince Whaley playing golf with an alligator breathing down his neck, and the return of our Sickos Pick with Scotland vs Belarus.Credit P...
2025-10-07
40 min
No Such Thing as an Off Season
Ep 19. Ryder on the Storm and Lions Roar
This week we’re Ryder on the Storm as Europe blaze through the opening rounds before the Americans fight back and the crowd crosses the line. In the AFL, Brisbane timed their surge to perfection while Geelong’s stars went missing and Jeremy Cameron battled on with a broken arm. The EPL served up shocks with Liverpool’s unbeaten run ended by Palace, United slumping again, and Arsenal leaving it late. We look ahead to a huge NRL grand final, another spirited but painful Bledisloe for the Wallabies, and in Falkirk Corner the call goes out for changes after a side...
2025-10-01
42 min
No Such Thing as an Off Season
Ep.18 Cats, Lions and (Snoop) Dogg Treats
Dangerfield steamrolled packs, the Cats look unstoppable, and Collingwood may have played their hand too early. Liverpool limp in the derby, Piastri bins it, and Snoop Dogg’s lining up kicks. AFL Grand Final, EPL chaos, F1 blunders, NRL contenders – it’s all here.Credit Pixabay
2025-09-25
42 min
No Such Thing as an Off Season
Bedlam in the Bunker and Crunch-ie Time
The Raiders blew a 16-point lead, thought they’d won it in golden point, only for the bunker to step in and the Broncos to steal it with a field goal. Adelaide forgot it was finals footy while Brisbane turned it on, setting up a blockbuster weekend at the MCG. We wrap the NFL and Premier League, look at the World Athletics photo finish, and preview Liverpool v Everton. In Falkirk Corner, it’s St Mirren, a Crunchie tribute, and a new TV. Plus a wicket that wouldn’t fall, a Millwall mix-up gone wrong, and a sickos pick to rou...
2025-09-16
38 min
No Such Thing as an Off Season
Ep 16. Wallabies Renaissance, Stone Age Scotland and a Fathers Day Appearance
Late drama was the theme this week — from the Wallabies Renaissance and their 86th-minute try against Argentina, to AFL finals chaos with flops, free kicks, and last-second heartbreaks. Scotland served up a bore fest straight out the Dark Ages, while Piastri was told to give it back and Verstappen cruised ahead in the Grand Prix. We’ve also got the US Open, a Manchester derby that could be misery or magic, Falkirk Corner with board chat and St Mirren at home, and of course a Ridiculous finish from Israel v Italy.Credit Pixabay
2025-09-11
47 min
No Such Thing as an Off Season
Ep 15. Finals, Falkirk Win and First Touch Downs
Norris stalls and Piastri takes the points, the US Open rolls on, and the Women’s Rugby World Cup is harder to find than a stream without buffering. AFL finals arrive with barely daylight between the top eight, the NFL season kicks off, and Falkirk’s new signings make a big impression against Aberdeen. Plus, Dele Alli’s blink-and-you’ll-miss-it stint at Como, and our Sickos PickCredit Pixabay
2025-09-03
56 min
No Such Thing as an Off Season
Ep 14. Falkirk’s Doctor, AFL’s Drama and Freo’s 6’8” James Bond
Collingwood surge into the AFL top four, the Bulldogs collapse at home, and Spurs upset Manchester City while Arsenal keep rolling. The Wallabies are running out of players faster than a buffet runs out of prawns, Argentina finally beat the All Blacks at home, and the Women’s Rugby World Cup dishes up record wins — but should the minnows even be there?In Falkirk Corner, we sit down with the club doctor for a sporting blether about life in the dugout, and supporting the Maclean brothers as they row from Peru to Australia. Plus, Frem...
2025-08-25
53 min
No Such Thing as an Off Season
Ep 13. Wallabies Hop On, EPL Kicks Off, and Collingwood Slip Up
The Wallabies finally hop past South Africa after 62 long years, the Premier League is back with all the drama we’ve come to expect, and Collingwood look more slippery than a wet Sherrin. We’ve got AFL finals looming, football chaos brewing, and of course a trip to Falkirk Corner — proof there really is no such thing as an off season.Credit: Pixabay
2025-08-19
35 min
No Such Thing as an Off Season
Ep 12. Flights, Finals Footy (Nearly) and Falkirk Fans Fume, Plus an EPL Preview
A bumper week in sport – the AFL top 8 race is heating up, Collingwood get jumped by the Hawks, and the Swans keep shaking up the ladder. We’ve got Luke Littler’s first World Series darts title in Australia, Crystal Palace’s Charity Shield win and Europa Conference twist, plus a full Premier League preview. In Falkirk Corner, we break down the game, the goals, and the overreactions from the stands. All that, plus Gaelic football, sickos picks, and a few ridiculous sporting moments you won’t believe.Credit Pixabay
2025-08-13
52 min
No Such Thing as an Off Season
Ep 11. Wallabies Wake Up, England Fall Apart, Falkirk Hold Firm
Wallabies wanted it more. England somehow wanted it less. And Falkirk… they’re back where they belong.This week, we unpack a chaotic round of sport:The Lions stumble while Skelton, Tom Wright and Nick White run riotEngland collapse from 300/3 chasing 34 (yes, really)Woakes bats with one arm, and Piastri nearly drives with no teammates leftVixens shock Fever, Collingwood wobble again, and Falkirk fight back in their Premiership return — even if Sky Sports forget how to broadcast itPlus: a $50k trainer fine, a proper Sickos Pick, and a McLaren rivalry bubbling over...
2025-08-06
47 min
No Such Thing as an Off Season
Ep 10. Big Roars, Bigger Comebacks and Falkirk’s Return
Episode 10 has it all – the Lions grind out a dogged win with the subs making the difference, Pogacar stays in complete control of the Tour de France, and the Euros deliver late drama as England scrape through and Spain survive extra time. Back home, the Vixens edge the Swifts in a nail‑biting Super Netball clash, while the AFL gives us huge blowouts, Toby Greene and Steven May suspensions, and St Kilda’s jaw‑dropping 45‑point final‑quarter comeback – the biggest ever. We also wrap up the hurling final, look ahead to Falkirk’s long‑awaited Premiership return, and of course, dive in...
2025-07-28
45 min
No Such Thing as an Off Season
Ep 9. Lost Balls and Bottled Penalties
A buried golf ball. A bottled shootout. And a Lions team that forgot to finish the job. From Pogacar’s domination to the Vixens’ comeback and McIlroy’s surreal shot, we’ve got your fix of sport’s weirdest, wildest, and most watchable moments this week.Credit Pixabay
2025-07-21
26 min
No Such Thing as an Off Season
Ep 8. Spain Cruise, NSW Snooze, and AFL’s Finals Almost Locked In
It’s a week of dominance, drama, and dropped captains. Queensland complete more sets than IKEA and leave New South Wales wondering what just happened in the Origin decider. Gold Coast shake up the AFL finals race, while Spain, England, and France flex their muscles at the Women’s Euros.We check in on the Lions tour, the All-Ireland hurling build-up, and the battle heating up on the slopes of the Tour de France. And there’s a Sporting Blether with Liam — Falkirk, hurling, American sports, and whatever hybrid nonsense he’s cooked up.
2025-07-14
43 min
No Such Thing as an Off Season
Ep 7. From Big Brother Courtside to Lions in Sheep’s Clothing
Wimbledon is in chaos, the Tour de France is blowing up, and rugby fans are debating who really belongs in a national jersey.This week, we’re breaking down:🎾 The last top 10 seed left standing at Wimbledon — and why celebrities are outnumbering tennis fans in the crowd🏉 British & Irish Lions vs Reds & Waratahs — strong starts, second halves, and a heated look at eligibility rules🚴♂️ Tour de France Stage 7 — what makes it the first real GC battle🏏 Shubman Gill’s record-breaking innings and Australia’s ongoing top-order headaches⚽ Spain’s bril...
2025-07-07
36 min
No Such Thing as an Off Season
Ep 6. Heeney, Hazlewood and Hurling… Apparently
The Lions are roaring, the Swans are soaring (sort of), and England just chased down India like it was a Clydebank shirt at Glastonbury.In this week’s episode:Lions open their tour against the ForceSwans show fight but still can’t kick straightEngland’s top 7 cause Aussie alarm bellsHazlewood proves a pointNorris and Piastri heat up the McLaren rivalryClub World Cup gets Klopp’dAll-Ireland hurling semis explained (badly)wimbledon and Women’s Euros outlookFalkirk’s new away strip + £200 festival fashionAnd of course, our Sickos Pick of the WeekCre...
2025-06-30
40 min
No Such Thing as an Off Season
Ep 5. Norris Hits the Wall, Panthers Hit Glory, and the Cobras Hit Galle
Lando Norris crashes out in Canada after a costly move on teammate Oscar Piastri, as we deep dive into the fallout and what it means for the F1 title race.In the AFL, Brisbane stun Geelong in their own backyard for the first time since 2003, with Logan Morris announcing himself as a star.The Florida Panthers seal Stanley Cup glory, the Indiana Pacers level the NBA Finals, and the Crusaders continue their Super Rugby dominance.We also cover State of Origin’s game-two drama, rule changes in the Club World Cup, and one of...
2025-06-23
36 min
No Such Thing as an Off Season
Ep 4. Falkirk, Forehands and Father’s Day - A Sporting Blether with Bob
This week on The Sporting Blether, we’re joined by Bob — Falkirk fan, tennis tragic, golf major loyalist… and father to Graham, which makes him unofficial chairman of the Strachan sporting department.We chat Murray’s legacy, Scotland’s rise, the appeal of the majors, and the time a broken arm turned one of his nephews into a makeshift gear stick.Recorded live from sunny Spain — because apparently even holidays aren’t safe from a blether.Credit: Pixabay
2025-06-18
27 min
No Such Thing as an Off Season
Ep 3. Cricket Selections, Red Sox Sweeps & FIFA’s Vanity Project
Australia’s top order keeps struggling as the selectors stick with familiar names, while the middle order and tail keep digging them out of trouble. The Red Sox sweep the Yankees with some late drama, while Florida take control of the Stanley Cup finals as the Oilers stumble. We dive into Super Rugby’s format headache, a classic Roland Garros final, carnage at the US Open golf, Finn Russell flying the flag in the Premiership, plus Falkirk Corner, Sickos Pick and a flying tooth that’s just ridiculous.
2025-06-16
28 min
No Such Thing as an Off Season
Ep 2. How Much Sport is Too Much
This week we ask: how much sport is too much?From the French Open to the Stanley Cup, international football to future Rangers managers, we’ve accidentally watched most of it. We talk Spain v France, tennis tantrums, ice hockey chaos, concussion lawsuits, and why the sporting calendar refuses to take a break.Graham’s got thoughts, I’ve got opinions, and together we try to make sense of it all from opposite sides of the world.Follow us on...
2025-06-09
51 min
No Such Thing as an Off Season
Ep 1. The Year of the Underdog
In episode one we discuss the weekends (May 30-June 1) sport, from Champions League to Giro d’Italia. We discussed all things Falkirk in Falkirk Corner and our upcoming picks of what to watch. We finally had our ‘Sicko’s Pick’, the game we’ll be watching but we’re not quite proud off! Enjoy, and send in your Sicko’s Picks for next week.
2025-06-03
40 min
Revista de la Liga with Graham Hunter
Classic Big Interview: Gary McAllister Part One
Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Gary McAllister from season one.In part one, we hear about how Howard Wilkinson assembled a great Leeds United side including Gary, Gordon Strachan, Gary Speed, David Batty and the magnificent Eric Cantona. There’s a wonderful tale about the great Billy Bremner’s muddy loafers, and (Scotland fans look away) detail about THAT penalty miss against England at Euro ’96.Subscribe to The Big Interview YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public ep...
2023-08-29
43 min
Revista de la Liga with Graham Hunter
Classic Big Interview: Gary McAllister Part One
Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Gary McAllister from season one.In part one, we hear about how Howard Wilkinson assembled a great Leeds United side including Gary, Gordon Strachan, Gary Speed, David Batty and the magnificent Eric Cantona. There’s a wonderful tale about the great Billy Bremner’s muddy loafers, and (Scotland fans look away) detail about THAT penalty miss against England at Euro ’96.Subscribe to The Big Interview YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public ep...
2023-08-29
43 min
Revista de la Liga with Graham Hunter
Eric Cantona: Big Interview Icon
Welcome to our Big Interview Icons series, where we shine a light on a legend whose name has lit up some of the conversations I’ve had with my guests over the last five years of The Big Interview. First up is Eric Cantona.How to describe Eric… a Harley-Davidson-riding, collar-turned-up, French rebel genius. He was a totem for an era of fellow magicians and mavericks in England’s top division.Simon Stainrod played against King Eric in France and predicted that Leeds boss Howard Wilkinson wouldn’t like him, and that Eric would be better o...
2020-10-16
26 min
Revista de la Liga with Graham Hunter
Eric Cantona: Big Interview Icon
Welcome to our Big Interview Icons series, where we shine a light on a legend whose name has lit up some of the conversations I’ve had with my guests over the last five years of The Big Interview. First up is Eric Cantona.How to describe Eric… a Harley-Davidson-riding, collar-turned-up, French rebel genius. He was a totem for an era of fellow magicians and mavericks in England’s top division.Simon Stainrod played against King Eric in France and predicted that Leeds boss Howard Wilkinson wouldn’t like him, and that Eric would be better o...
2020-10-16
26 min