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The Couch CommentatorEpisode 169: Best on groundWhat a way to kick off the NRL finals for 2025! Culminating in an epic 1st vs 4th battle the makes for an incredible Broncos Chat. We chat through all the finals. There's a look ahead to the eliminations finals next week, that present some interesting match ups. A little Supercoach just because there's still Finals Supercoach happening, and Jake is good. We finish off with our distractions for the week and what kept us away from footy. Join us on the couch.
2025-09-1448 minThe Couch CommentatorEpisode 167: Anything can happenWith only one week left in the NRL, anything can happen. We chat through this weeks matches and how it's affected the Top 8. Broncos are now in the Top 4 and you'll hear all about it in Broncos chat. There's a look ahead to a massive week of footy in Round 27. Some Supercoach news, as Jake finishes incredibly strong. We finish off with our distractions and what kept us away from footy. Join us on the couch.
2025-08-3155 minThe Couch CommentatorEpisode 132: A Cup, a Bowl and a crashA lot to catch up on as we chat all things International Rugby League. We give you our thoughts on Australia's first hit out against Tonga, and we run through all the other games. There's an unfortunate incident to chat about in Broncos Chat, as we talk about that crash. We round it out as always with our Distractions, and Jake dishes out a bunch of reccos of things he's been loving. Join us on the couch.
2024-10-201h 13The Couch CommentatorEpisode 121: We've lost our swaggerThe mighty Broncos have lost their swagger. We take a look at what was a diabolical loss for the Broncos. There's other games that happened and we'll give you our take on those too. Supercoach was a good one for Jake. There's a look ahead to next week, fat lot of good that'll do. At least there's one thing to get excited about as we talk all things the big O. We round it out with our distractions. Join us on the couch.
2024-07-281h 16The Couch CommentatorEpisode 110: Stop, Hammy timeThere have been a horrible amount of injuries already this year, but this weeks Hamstring epidemic was beyond belief. We talk about it during Round Chat and how it affects your side in club land and Origin. A very happy Broncos Chat as we win without the skip. Greg keeps getting humbled in Supercoach, so listen in for more of that. A look ahead to next week and our usual Distractions. Join us on the couch
2024-05-131h 12The Couch CommentatorEpisode 94: Last Minute MovesWith some last minute NRL moves afoot, we had to catch up and chat about them, and some last minute moves of our own. For the final time this year couchies we catch up on all things NRL. We chat our Mighty Brisbane Broncos and cap off a bitter sweet year. There's some, is this GAF to discuss. We look at all the Other Sports that we've been watching and finish off with our usual Distractions, jam packed with Christmas. Join us on the couch.
2023-12-211h 04The Couch CommentatorEpisode 93: 2024 Season DrawThe new season draw is out so we're about. We chat about the finer points of the newly released NRL Draw for 2024. We see how this impacts our number one team in Broncos Chat. There's the ever popular, is this GAF? The return of Other Sports, and our usual distractions. Join us on the couch.
2023-11-1451 minThe Couch CommentatorEpisode 92: Killer KiwisThe international season comes to a close and that means the end of Rugby League for 2023. We wrap the final games that had some unexpected results. There's the return of, is this GAF? and we'll debate the stories of the week. We wrap it all up, as always, with our usual Distractions for the week. Join us on the couch.
2023-11-0935 minThe Couch CommentatorEpisode 91: Pacific PressureWith International Rugby League back on the schedule, we'll run you through the games so far. It's been incredible to see the passion and we give you our thoughts on the future of international rugby league. Given recent events we couldn't help but reprise, Off Field Indiscretions / Off field rubbish. Jake introduces a new segment, is this GAF? Where we let you know if the latest journo drippings for the week are worth your time. There's our usual distractions. Join us on the couch.
2023-10-241h 03The Couch CommentatorEpisode 90: Grand Final NightmareThe Couch Commentators go to the Grand Final and live our worst nightmare. Listen to pinpoint the exact moment our hearts shatter into pieces. Distractions are here too, but it's all about the main event. Join us on the therapy couch.
2023-10-0551 minThe Couch CommentatorEpisode 89: We're going to the Grand FinalThis is it couchies, we're going to the Grand Final! The big dance is finally here and the mighty Brisbane Broncos will be taking on the Panthers. There's a very happy Broncos chat where we discuss the Prelim that got us there against the Wahs, and look ahead to this week's Grand Final. We chat about the other Prelim as well, but lets face it, it's the GF that matters, so that takes our focus. There's our usual Distractions, but again, we're distracted by the Grand Final. Come on a journey with us, as we look at what will...
2023-09-2753 minThe Couch CommentatorEpisode 88: Top 4 a must... or bustThis year of the NRL has again shown that the top 4 is a must or it's bust for your season. We discuss the two semi final elimination matches and our highlights and lowlights. Just because Broncos had the week off doesn't mean we won't be having a Broncos Chat, as we look forward to next week. There's two Preliminary final matches and we can't wait for those. You'll also hear about our Distractions. Join us on the couch.
2023-09-1949 minThe Couch CommentatorEpisode 87: Final FavouritesAll the Final favourites saluted this week, albeit not every game going exactly to script. We give you our run down on Week 1 of the NRL Finals. There's a very happy Broncos Chat as we give you our thoughts on that incredible performance. We look ahead to Week 2 of the NRL Finals and give you our tips. Given Supercoach i finished for the year we thought that the pod might be a little light, enter Off Field Indiscretions. We finish off with our Distractions for the week. Join us on the couch.
2023-09-121h 01The Couch CommentatorEpisode 86: The Good, the Bad and the UglyThis week we give you our thoughts on the good, the bad and the ugly in the NRL this year. We run through what we liked and didn't like in the groundbreaking Round 27. It's a sad Broncos Chat for the first time in a while, as the mighty Brisbane Broncos fall just short of a minor premiership. There's a Look Ahead to an action packed first week of the finals and we give you our tips. We wrap what was a fun year of Supercoach and round it up with our Distractions for the week. Join us on the...
2023-09-051h 03The Couch CommentatorEpisode 85: Dark horse on the chargeWith one more week to go, this years dark horse is most definitely on the charge. They may be one of the favourites to win the comp now but there were plenty of doubters early in the year. We chat all things Broncos after an awesome win in the nations capital. There is a lot to talk about in the Round 26 wrap with only one week of the regular season to go. We let you know the winners for Round 27 in the Look ahead, after a perfect 8 from 8 last week. Supercoach has reached Grand Final time for head to...
2023-08-2957 minThe Couch CommentatorEpisode 84: Hass resigns, a nation resignedThis week's episode brings agony and ecstasy, as we recover from the pain of the Matilda's World Cup defeat, but are buoyed by an all important Broncos extension. What a ride that was, but sadly what goes up must come down, we chat a things 'Tillies'. We're on the bye this week but that hasn't stopped us delivering a very happy Broncos Chat, with the resigning of Payne Haas. We give you our take on Round 25 of NRL and have a look ahead to next week. It's finals time in Supercoach and we're both still alive, tune in for...
2023-08-221h 00The Couch CommentatorEpisode 83: Waltzing to the finalsMuch like the rest of Australia our focus has been on the Matildas, and we've watched intently as they waltz to the semi finals. We share our stories on where we watched the epic quarter final shootout. There's plenty of footy to dissect as we sift through Round 24 of the NRL. Another very happy Broncos chat as they continue their waltz to the finals. We have a look ahead to Round 25 and give you our usual Supercoach chat and Distractions. Join us on the couch.
2023-08-1555 minThe Couch CommentatorEpisode 82: Moving the GoalpostsThis week we look at one of the biggest topics in the NRL and ask the question, have the goalposts moved? We've seen multiple send offs for the first time in years and it has us all wondering what are the implications for this year's finals. We take a look at Round 23 of the NRL and have a look at next week as well. There's Broncos chat, where the winning ways continue even without our talisman and captain, Reyno. There's Supercoach that's just seen the first week of head to head finals. A jam packed Distractions segment that's full...
2023-08-081h 04The Couch CommentatorEpisode 81: Roll the TapeThe NRL season is nearing the business end, and we're still no wiser on where this NRL v Players Association war will end. We give you our thoughts on that fiasco. There's been a couple of Broncos wins since we last recorded so there's a very happy Broncos chat. We take a look at the best and worst of this week and last, and tell you what we think will happen in Round 22. Supercoach is about to enter the head to head finals stage so there's plenty to chat about. Heaps to talk about in Distractions as well, as...
2023-08-0158 minThe Couch CommentatorEpisode 80: Bitter sweet victoryWhat an amazing Origin series filled with so many memories, sadly none from the other night, aside from lifting the Shield for a second year in a row. We chat all things Origin and what was a bitter sweet victory. Round 20 has come and gone and we take a look at the winners and losers. There's a look ahead to next week as we move into a new phase of the competition. Our usual Supercoach chat, and you'll find out what's distracted us this week in Distractions. Join us on the couch.
2023-07-1858 minThe Couch CommentatorEpisode 79: No WinnersThere are no winners to the Media Blackout that's plagued the NRL, and it's the fans missing the most, we give you our opinion on that. It was Round 19 of the NRL and the football felt a little diluted, we give you our solution to that. With the final Origin around the corner we chat all things Queensland and give you our score prediction. We're Broncos tragics so there's still a bit of Broncos Chat. Our usual Supercoach and Distractions, that includes a trip to Australia Zoo that cant be missed. Join us on the couch.
2023-07-101h 03The Couch CommentatorEpisode 78: Five weeks is a lifetimeThey say a week is a long time in Rugby League. It seems like five weeks may be a lifetime, judging on what the Cows produced. We take a look at Round 18 and give you our spotlight game. The Origin teams are out and we give you our thoughts on our superb side and some interesting choices from the other side. There's a happy Broncos Chat that includes plenty of Reece Walsh even though he never took the field. Our usual Supercoach and Distractions that includes a stack of Ashes. Join us on the couch.
2023-07-0357 minThe Couch CommentatorEpisode 77: Just getting startedWhat an Origin win it was couchies and we're just getting started. This Queensland team looks like it could embark on it's next dynasty and what better way to do it then a 3-0 series whitewash. We chat all things Origin Two and take a look at Game Three. There was Round 17 of the NRL, we give you our thoughts and spotlight our favourite game. There's the ongoing Ben Hunt saga and we talk about the potential move to the Broncos. Speaking of Broncos, we give you a sad Broncos chat after a disappointing Sunday loss, which reignites Greg's...
2023-06-261h 04The Couch CommentatorEpisode 76: On the HuntWell couchies it seems Ben is on the Hunt for a new club and why wouldn't he be!? We give you our thoughts on Rugby League's biggest story. Origin is upon us and we couldn't be more excited, we talk all things Origin. There's Round 16 chat and a look ahead to Round 17. We give you a Broncos Chat even when they're on the bye, because Broncos. Our usual Supercoach and Distractions that includes enough Cricket to have it's own segment. Join us on the couch.
2023-06-2056 minThe Couch CommentatorEpisode 75: Origin AuditionsWell couchies there were some superb Origin auditions and some that fell a little flat. We chat about the winners and losers, and give you our thoughts on the Origin teams. There's an extra special Broncos Chat with some live experience. We chat about Round 15 and turn the spotlight on a particular game. There's a look ahead to next week with another major bye round, our usual Supercoach and Distractions. Join us on the couch.
2023-06-1356 minThe Couch CommentatorEpisode 74: Queensland CharacterGame One of Origin will go down in Origin folklore as one of the more character driven wins in recent memory. We chat all things Origin with a huge game one wrap, given there were so many talking points. We chat about an awesome start to the women's series in the Origin W. There's a very happy Broncos chat after a big win away from home with plenty of character show by those backing up. A look at this week's games and a look ahead to next week. Our usual Supercoach and Distractions. Join us on the couch.
2023-06-051h 03The Couch CommentatorEpisode 73: Good Bye, Hello OriginThat was a good Bye Round but now we say hello to the beast called Origin. We run you through this weeks games and what our solution is for the bye conundrum. We can't wait for Game One so there is a very excited Origin Chat. Huge win from the Mighty Broncos makes for a very happy Broncos Chat. There's the usual Look Ahead to next week and an awesome Distractions. Join us on the couch.
2023-05-3046 minThe Couch CommentatorEpisode 72: Dreaming in DreamtimeWe've seen some amazing First Nations talent over the years in the NRL, and this week was no different. We chat about what was a great Indigenous Round and put the spotlight on a few games. There's a big Broncos chat that is obviously a little sad but proud. With team selections now done we chat all things State of Origin and some of those huge calls on both sides. There's a massive Supercoach week ahead in Round 13 so we let you know what we're doing there. There's a look ahead to next week and our usual Distractions. Join...
2023-05-231h 03The Couch CommentatorEpisode 71: Hands up for OriginThere were some stand out performances this week and we take a look at who put their hand up for Origin selection. It's our favourite time of year with Origin just around the corner so we go through all the games and let you know who we think will be picked. Jake was at the Broncos game and you'll get a first hand experience from AAMI Park in bit of a sad, albeit proud, Broncos Chat. There's some predictions for next week, our usual Supercoach and Distractions. Join us on the couch.
2023-05-161h 05The Couch CommentatorEpisode 70: Bibbitty Bobbitty BennettWhat a magical week it was and as a tribute to the greatest coach of all time, we bring you, Episode 70: Bibbitty Bobbitty Bennett. Wayne brought up his 900th game in style as the Dolphins were one of the big winners from Magic Round, we run you through the games. The Broncos are back in the winners circle and that makes for a happy Broncos chat. We run through our magical scores from a big week of Supercoach. We'll give you our predictions for next week and our distractions for this week. Join us on the couch.
2023-05-091h 06The Couch CommentatorEpisode 69: 69 DudeIn true Bill and Ted fashion we give you Episode 69: 69 Dude. That's right we've reached a milestone and loving it. As usual couchies, we'll give you the run down from the full round of NRL. We chat about the player story of the week in Jacky Wighton, as he lets his football do the talking. In a sad Broncos chat, we tell you where it all went wrong. We wrap the week of Supercoach, give you our predictions for Magic Round and there's some great spew bucket chat in distractions that you have to hear. Join us on the...
2023-05-011h 06The Couch CommentatorEpisode 68: Hip-Drop to be squareIt's a great week on the NRL calendar, ANZAC Round. Lest we forget. We run you through Round 8 of the NRL and chat about the league's hottest topic in Episode 68: Hip-drop to be square. We chat about the latest in Supercoach and give you our predictions for Round 9. Make sure to hang around for Distractions where we make a rather large revelation about Dinosaurs. Join us on the couch.
2023-04-251h 08The Couch CommentatorEpisode 67: Sin Bin CentralIt was another week of sin bins, couchies. We give you our thoughts on the games, how it impacted them, as we talk about one of the games hottest topics. There's a very happy Broncos Chat now that we are back in the winners circle. We give you our predictions for next week, catch up on all the Supercoach and there's our usual Distractions. Join us on the couch.
2023-04-1954 minThe Couch CommentatorEpisode 66: Bringing home the chocolatesIt was a weekend of bringing home the chocolates for plenty of NRL teams, sadly the Broncos were not one of them. That makes for the first sad Broncos chat for the year. That's where the sadness ends though as we wrap the rest of an incredible Easter weekend that included some huge upsets and a few floggings. There's a big Supercoach chat as we talk through the players of the round and who we're targeting for next week. Jake was in BrisVegas for the weekend, so that made for an exciting Distractions. Come grab some chocolates and join...
2023-04-1150 minThe Couch CommentatorEpisode 65: Never back downThere were some superb examples of never backing down in Round 5 of the NRL, and we take a look at every game. The Broncos blew the Tigers off the park and that makes for a very happy Broncos chat. There's a look ahead to next week and we chat all things Supercoach. A very special Distractions with a Survivor Finale wrap. Join us on the couch.
2023-04-051h 08The Couch CommentatorEpisode 64: Battle lines drawnBattle lines were drawn over multiple states this week. It all started with the Grand Final rematch, taken out by the Eels. We run through an epic Battle of Brisbane in Broncos chat. We pay tribute to a giant of the rugby league world in John Sattler. We'll take you through all the battles of Round 4 of the NRL, from start to finish. There's plenty to chat about in Supercoach and our usual segments, Other Sports and Distractions. Join us on the couch.
2023-03-281h 02The Couch CommentatorEpisode 63: Top of the ladderWell couchies it couldn't be any other title than Episode 63: Top of the ladder. Broncos are 3-0 and absolutely airborne. We chat about last week's game and
have a look at this week's Battle of Brisbane in Broncos Chat. We wrap the rest of the round with some other notable performances. There's our usual Other Sports and Distractions. Join us on the couch 🛋
2023-03-211h 00The Couch CommentatorEpisode 62: The kid can playThis week we pay homage to our man Reece Walsh, and he takes up a large part of Broncos Chat. We touch on Thursday night's unacceptable racism on Latrell Mitchell. There's plenty of footy to talk about in the round wrap. Our usual Other Sports and Distractions. Join us on the couch 🛋
2023-03-141h 07The Couch CommentatorEpisode 61: Every game is awesomeNRL is back and every game was awesome. Obviously a lot to like about the Broncos win over the defending back to back premiers, we take a look at that awesome game in Broncos Chat. The Dolphins have entered the comp in style and we actually had to catch up again to run through it, because that was awesome. We run through the rest of a truly awesome Round 1. Jake is awesome at Supercoach, so we chat about that. There's our usual Other Sports and Distractions segments. Join us on the couch for an awesome episode.
2023-03-081h 13The Couch CommentatorEpisode 60: It's a super timeIt's a super time to be alive Couchies! NRL is just around the corner, and for all you Supercoaches we have taken a look at all the teams and pick out our players to watch. We also give you a bit of helpful information like bye schedules, which will be tougher than ever this year, and the favorite cheapies for each side. Team list Tuesday is upon us and we wanted to give you our thoughts before it dropped. We also chat some Other Sports and our usual distractions. Join us on the couch
2023-02-271h 22The Couch CommentatorEpisode 59: Challenge AcceptedWelcome back couchies for Episode 59: Challenge Accepted. There were challenges all over the sporting landscape this week. We chat the World Club Challenge and that huge result. We talk about the enormous challenges that Australia are facing in their tour of India. We wrap all the trials, particularly the Broncos v Cows trial in Broncos Chat. We challenge you to Supercoach, and invite you to join our Supercoach league, 716054 Couchies League. We hope you accept the challenge of this new episode. Join us on the couch 🛋
2023-02-221h 09The Couch CommentatorEpisode 58: Super All StarsWelcome back couchies for Episode 58: Super All Stars. There were some super games of football this week. A brilliant Indigenous All Stars vs Maori All Stars game and we give you our favourite moments. An amazing Superbowl that we rave about in Other Sports. Some super trials including some super debuts. A super Survivor episode that we talk about in distractions. Trust me couchies this episode is super... so super. Join us on the couch 🛋
2023-02-1558 minThe Couch CommentatorEpisode 57: Further DevelopmentsWelcome back couchies for Episode 57: Further developments. We take a look at many developments across the game and the sporting world. There has been a big development for the Broncos roster, we take a look at the great signing of Marty Taupau and other Broncos news. We chat about the Indigenous All Stars v Maori All Stars, trial games, Other Sports and our usual distractions. Join us on the couch
2023-02-081h 06The Couch CommentatorEpisode 56: A work in progressWelcome back for another super duper year of sport, Couchies. We are back for 2023 and excited for the season just around the corner. We catch you up on everything Broncos. We take a look at all the teams that we think are a work in progress and who's good to go this year. There was a big Summer of sport, so we delve into that. We had many, many distractions over the holidays, so you'll hear about those, and of course, Jake has some reccos. Thanks for coming back for our first episode of 2023, Episode 56: A work in progress...
2023-01-251h 35The Couch CommentatorEpisode 55: The Mighty Green and GoldWell couchies another World Cup is in the history books and the 'Mighty Green and Gold' dominated. We chat about both the Womens and Mens World Cup Finals. There's a stack of other sports, including a World Cup in soccer, so we give you a massive Other Sports chat. We pay homage to the late great Green Power Ranger, Jason David Frank. As usual we'll give you our distractions. Join us on the couch.
2022-11-241h 15The Couch CommentatorEpisode 54: Sensational Semi FinalsOff the back of some quality quarter finals couchies, we have Episode 54: Sensational Semi Finals! We chat about the superb semis that have produced some absolute classic moments for this Rugby League world cup. We take a look at the tantalising upcoming final, Australia vs Samoa. There's some player trade talk we get into, plenty of Other Sports and our usual distractions. Join us on the couch.
2022-11-161h 00The Couch CommentatorEpisode 53: Quality Quarter FinalsFinally couchies! Some absolute quality quarter finals to chat about. We take a look at the highlights of the world cup so far. We chat all things Broncos and how the signing of Jock Madden might shape the side. There's plenty of Other Sports to chat about with another world cup happening on our doorstep. The our usual distractions.
2022-11-0958 minThe Couch CommentatorEpisode 52: The cream rises to the topWelcome couchies to Episode 52: The cream rises to the top. It's a cup bonanza and we are starting to see the cream rise to the top, as it always does. We take a look a the Rugby League World Cup and dissect some of these pool matches. There's the cricket world cup that gets a good run in other sports, also NFL, NBA and even some EPL. There's the usual Broncos Chat and our distractions. Join us on the couch.
2022-11-031h 01The Couch CommentatorEpisode 51: World Cup catch upWe are back couchies, the World Cup is in full swing and we're excited to get into it. We wrap the rounds so far. We chat about the coaching circus that has already taken another victim. There's a super chunky Others Sports because it's the season that other sports take over my life. There's an even chunkier Distractions as we fall into the Survivor hole Jake has been in after re watching all the Australian Survivor series. Join us on the couch.
2022-10-271h 14The Couch CommentatorEpisode 50: We saw this comingWell couchies one thing is for sure and certain, I know you'll enjoy this episode more than you enjoyed that Grand Final. As an impartial it was a hard watch, but we break it down anyway and give those arrogant little flogs their credit. We talk about the other Grand Final game in NRLW chat, and the State Champs game gets a mention. There's always Broncos Chat, we're never letting that go, ever. There's our usual Other Sports and Distractions. Join us on the couch for a very special Episode 50: We Saw this coming.
2022-10-061h 04The Couch CommentatorEpisode 49: UnstoppableNot that we enjoy saying it couchies but it certainly seems like this unstoppable force called the Penrith Panthers are on their way to another title. We take a look at the games from the weekend and tell you who we think will win the GF. Just because Broncos are done for the season doesn't mean we've cut out Broncos Chat. There's always Broncos stuff to talk about. There's the usual NRLW chat, Other Sports, and our Distractions. Join us on the couch.
2022-09-2858 minThe Couch CommentatorThe Couch Commentator - Best BitsWell Couch Commentators it's time for the Australian podcast awards and we decided to throw our hat in the ring. You miss 100% of shots you don't take so we're shooting the lights out. Have a listen and there's bound to be a way to vote for us in People's choice, when I know that, you'll hear about it. This is a mixture of some of our favourite bits, minus an 8 min long Survivor chat that would have made the cut if it wasn't half the length of the entry. Join us on the couch for a very special entry...
2022-09-2514 minThe Couch CommentatorEpisode 47: Swift ExitsWe've seen some swift exits from teams this week and we take a look at where it all went wrong. We saw swift exits from some of the Broncos assistant coaches, which leads to a big Broncos chat. There's more NRLW, although we'd only seen one game by the time we recorded, and it was flattening as a Broncos fan. We tell you why we think the Broncos are swiftly out of the running for the NRLW premiership. There's some Other Sports, the final Supercoach that we promised last week, and our Distractions. Join us on the couch.
2022-09-211h 10The Couch CommentatorEpisode 46: It's a Knock OutThere were a lot of knockouts this week couchies, teams, players and us! We go through all things finals football. There were some enthralling story lines and some great games so we take a look at them in depth. There's the increasingly popular NRLW wrap. We go through some Broncos Chat anyway cause that's what we do. Our usual Other Sports segment and our distractions. Join us on the couch.
2022-09-141h 05The Couch CommentatorEpisode 45: It is what it isWell couchies the season may be over for our beloved Broncos but that doesn't mean we stop. In Episode 45: It is what it is, we dissect the loss and our season in a very sad Broncos Chat. We look at the rest of the round, have a look ahead at what's to come for the Top 8 and discuss where it went wrong for the rest of us. The NRLW is in full swing and we give you a wrap up of that. Supercoach is done for another year and we review Jake's success. There's some Other Sports and our...
2022-09-071h 10The Couch CommentatorEpisode 44: It's not over yetWell couchies we're staying as hopeful as we can. Episode 44: It's not over yet, it's pretty self explanatory, we're not looking great but it's not over. There's a very sad and emotion filled Broncos chat. We were super busy this week so we rip through the rest of the round with a lighting round wrap. As promised there's a great wrap of the hugely successful NRLW. We've got Supercoach, which is also not over... yet. Plus our usual distractions. Join us on the couch.
2022-08-311h 04The Couch CommentatorEpisode 43: Happy First BirthdayHappy first birthday to the Couch Commentator! We have been doing this for an entire year and to celebrate this momentous occasion we give you a taste of every segment we have ever done. No, this isn't your classic flashback episode, this is all new content. There's the round wrap, a very sad Broncos Chat, some NRLW, Other Sport news, Supercoach, Dolphin Watch, and thanks to the Newcastle Knights, there's even a reboot of Off Season indiscretions during the season. It's a jam packed show and we're excited to share it with you couchies. Join us on the couch.
2022-08-231h 22The Couch CommentatorEpisode 42: Where do we start?Where do we start couchies? On the back of Paul Green's passing, one of the greats in the rugby league community, it has left a lot of people with so many questions. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends and chat about how important it is to talk to a mate. Seems trivial do so this week, but we will talk about the round as we usually do. There's some Broncos chat on the back of a win. There's some Supercoach, Other Sports, and our usual distractions, or are they..... Join us on the couch.
2022-08-161h 08The Couch CommentatorEpisode 41: Couch SurfingCome join us for something different this week as we have a chat to multiple Couch Commentators. Jake's away so I'm surfing our friends couches as we bring you our same old segments with some different opinions. We've got cows supporters in Bryce and Drew, a fellow Broncos tragic in Nicholas, a storm supporter in Lattysha, and a even neutral supporter in Matthew. Some much to talk about and not enough time. Join us on the couches 🛋 🛋 🛋🛋 🛋
2022-08-031h 26The Couch CommentatorEpisode 40: The Real DealWell couchies to put it simply the Brisbane Broncos are the real deal. They continue to perform week in and week out and that is why this episode of the couch is called, Episode 40: The Real Deal. We give you our take in Broncos Chat. There's always the rest of the teams, so we'll chat about their games. There's some huge Supercoach news as Greg actually does something to be happy about in Supercoach Chat and Jake continues on his impressive way, near top 2,000 now! There's some big Dolphin watch news as they land a Milf. We take you...
2022-07-271h 26The Couch CommentatorEpisode 39: No Guts, No Glory!Well couchies, it's been a week of Glory for the Queenslanders! We have a deep dive into one of the greatest origin matches of all time. There's Cam Smith's major win, which makes for some excellent Other Sports news. We get to bask in more glory during Broncos chat thanks to a gutsy win over the Titans. There's some Supercoach developments as Jake climbs his way up the Supercoach ladder. We give you our usual distractions. Join us on the couch for Episode 39: No Guts, No Glory!
2022-07-201h 30The Couch CommentatorEpisode 38: Return of Reece WalshReturn of Reece Walsh, sing it from the hills cause the boy is coming back home. We are stoked to welcome back Reece Walsh to the Brisbane Broncos next year so there is a heavy Reece Walsh focus in Broncos chat. We won on Sunday, so that adds to an overall buoyant mood. We discuss the last of the bye rounds and look ahead to Wednesday night's origin decider, Go Queensland! There's some supercoach chat and other sports again, there's plenty to discuss with Wimbledon and Tour De France dominating the headlines. There's our usual distractions. Join us on...
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The Couch CommentatorEpisode 37: Thank you WarriorsIt is only fitting in the week that the first game is played at Mount Smart stadium in over 2 years, that we give thanks to the Warriors, so quite cleverly we went with, Episode 37: Thank you Warriors. We wrap round 16 that includes a sad Broncos Chat, as they struggled against the Cows juggernaut. There's some Supercoach chat and some more signing news in Dolphin Watch. There's plenty happening in the world of Other Sports, so we throw in a bit of that, and our usual distractions. Join us on the couch!
2022-07-051h 28The Couch CommentatorEpisode 36: Sunday Bloody SundayIt certainly was difficult Sunday and so we called this, Episode 36: Sunday Bloody Sunday! There's a huge amount of origin chat, womens and mens, fun for all as you hear Greg lose his mind. There was plenty of passion in the international rep round which we disect in full. We even managed to squeeze in our distractions. Join us on the couch.
2022-06-291h 13The Couch CommentatorEp 35: The Lost weekendWell couch commentators there's many reasons why this was the lost weekend for us. We had a Bucks Party, so there was some lost time there. The Broncos lost, which makes for a pretty sad and lost Broncos chat. We give you a rundown of what we saw in the rest of the round, parts of which were lost in our memories. There's some Supercoach chat, spoiler alert, Greg lost. There was a lot to distract us in Distractions, and a chunky Other Sports segment with plenty happening in the wide world of sport. Come get lost with us...
2022-06-221h 23The Couch CommentatorEpisode 34: Next man up!The great teams over the years have been built on that next man up mentality. This week we saw some great examples of this, and especially on Saturday night at Lang Park. We deliver you an elated Broncos Chat after one of the toughest victories in the club's storied history. We talk about the next man up attitude shown by a number of teams this week in the round wrap. There were a few coaches that lost their jobs, we look at who the next man up might be. There's some Dolphin Watch, Supercoach chat and our usual distractions...
2022-06-141h 25The Couch CommentatorState of Origin Special: Game 1Well couch commentators I think you'll agree, this was the fastest, most electrifying and intense game in the last 5 years at least, and thankfully our boys held on! Queensland prevailed in an absolute epic, we give you our take on all the big moments in the game and all the big players. We chat about Billy the kid, the now masterful coach. There was so much to talk about. Join us on the couch.
2022-06-1046 minThe Couch CommentatorEpisode 33: Bye Bye Bye .. roundWell it's the first of the Bye Bye Bye rounds and we give you our opinions on them. We chat the entire round even though the mighty Broncos didn't run around, see we care about other teams too. There's still a little Broncos chat because why not, we're on fire! There's a big Origin run down because it's the greatest time of the year, Origin! Go Queensland! We give you some Supercoach chat, there's a little Dolphin watch, some 'Other sports' and our distractions. Join us on the couch.
2022-06-071h 19The Couch CommentatorEpisode 32: Trouble in ParadiseWell couch commentators you would think it would be just like living in paradise in Brisbane right now, aside from all the rain, the teams is flying on the back of a 6 game winning streak into the bye. Turns out one of our best players wants out, we give you our opinions on all things, Payne in the Haas, in Broncos Chat. It was a pride filled indigenous round and we pay tribute to the original custodians of this land, past, present and emerging, as we chat about the rest of this important round of NRL. We give you...
2022-05-311h 30The Couch CommentatorEpisode 31: Heart Breakers & KingmakersWelcome back couch commentators. This week has seen some injury heartbreakers, with Turbo going down and a few other teams having some drama as well, we give you our thoughts on that. We throw up our view on some potential kingmakers, like the Kings of the North, the Cowboys, and dare I say it, our mighty Brisbane Broncos. There's a pretty chunky Broncos chat, because let's face it, there was a lot to chat about given we did win without our captain and Selwyn Cobbo's stellar game. There's the rest of the games, because other teams play too. We t...
2022-05-251h 25The Couch CommentatorEpisode 30.1 - The wizards of Magic Round - BONUS BITWell couch commentators, we thought Magic Round was so big we couldn't fit it all into the one podcast. There were some Magic moments to finish off the round that we had to discuss. There was also some huge coaching news with the sacking of Trent Barrett, we give you our thoughts on that. Enjoy a BONUS BIT for our 30th Episode celebration and join on us on the couch.
2022-05-1914 minThe Couch CommentatorEpisode 30: The wizards of Magic RoundWelcome back couch commentators, we bring you this episode live from lockdown as one of our podcasters is taken down by Covid, spoiler alert, it's Greg. It's Magic Round and there was one wizard that undeniably stood above the pack this week and it was the sorcery from the Broncos own Adam Reynolds that makes for a very happy Broncos chat. We discuss all the fun and frivolity of the rest of magic round. There's some supercoach chat and some others sports too, as we reflect on losing another great of the cricketing world in Andrew Symonds. There's our...
2022-05-171h 15The Couch CommentatorEpisode 29: Something to celebrateAll of us had something to celebrate this week Couch Commentators. If it wasn't Mother's Day or the Broncos win, many of us would have done a little jig as that juggernaut the Penrith Panthers went down at home. There's a lot to go through in round 9 and we recap all that, celebrations and all. There's a very happy Broncos Chat. We spin a tale in Dolphin Watch. We bring back our Other Sports segment because, sport is awesome not matter what your game. There's some Supercoach chat and our usual distractions. Join us on the couch.
2022-05-111h 26The Couch CommentatorEpisode 28: Top 8 contenders emergeThis week we saw the emergence of a few more Top 8 contenders, including yours truly, the mighty Brisbane Broncos. We talk about who we think are the leading contenders for our Top 8. We'll also let you know what teams we think have no chance. There's a very happy Broncos Chat after they tamed the beast, Talakai. There were some Saturday surprises to talk about. Some Dolphin watch that also includes a mini Broncos Chat. We'll chat about some supercoach and our usual distractions. Join us on the couch.
2022-05-021h 17The Couch CommentatorEpisode 27: The beast unleashedWelcome back couch commentators. This week we talk about the player on everyone's lips, Talakai. We take a look at that performance and wrap the rest of the round. We give you our Anzac Day game predictions, that were yet to play by time of recording, and we definitely end up with a bit of egg on our face. We have a very happy Broncos chat thanks to a 25 minute masterclass from the magnificent Adam Reynolds. There's some usual supercoach chat and some more to address in Dolphin watch, as a recruit is lost at sea. There's our usual...
2022-04-271h 17The Couch CommentatorEpisode 26 - You can not be serious!This week couch commentators we channel our inner McEnroe as we ask the refs, You can not be serious, some of these inconsistencies are killing teams. You can not be serious, Media! The first question asked to Kalyn Ponga in the Knights presser after their brilliant game, which he starred in, was about his contract! You're killing me media! You can not be serious Broncos, as we watch another season slowly drifting by, in Broncos chat. There's our usual distractions, a bit of Supercoach. Join us on the couch!
2022-04-201h 01The Couch CommentatorEpisode 25 - It's a ChallengeWelcome back to the couch. There was a lot to talk about this week, as we take a deep dive into the Captains challenge. There's a huge Broncos chat with plenty to discuss, with many challenges on and off the field. Jake spotted a Dolphin in the water this week, so we better touch on some Dolphin Watch. There's Super Saturday, Sunday predictions, a little bit of Townies Two cents and our usual distractions. Join us on the couch.
2022-04-121h 23The Couch CommentatorEpisode 24 - You just got slappedWelcome back to the couch. This week we discuss the many slaps around town that have been happening in the NRL and out of it. There's a pretty sad Broncos chat. Our usual distractions and some Supercoach chat. Join us on the couch.
2022-04-061h 07The Couch CommentatorEpisode 23 - Back in the Winners circleWelcome back couch commentators. On reflection, by the end of the round, I can see how ironic the title of our podcast may seem. We started recording on Sunday when the Broncos game was yet to transpire. See what happens before and after that demoralising loss at the hands of the Cows. We take a look at the Round 3 of the NRL, and give you our take. We send out our commiserations for one of the great rockstar drummers of all time, Taylor Hawkins, gone way too soon. We give you our usual distractions. Join us on the couch.
2022-03-3058 minThe Couch CommentatorEpisode 22 - Don't be None from 2!Welcome back couch commentators. This week was a unique one, where we had to record before a Broncos game! That's right, I said it, before! We didn't play in our traditional Friday night slot, nor the early Thursday ratings winner, not even a Super Saturday! We played the Sunday late game, the graveyard shift, usually left for the likes of the cellar dwellers. This is no ordinary year, this year looks like it could be flipped on it's head. There were some impressive performances and it's looking like this season will be closer than ever. We dissect it all...
2022-03-221h 25The Couch CommentatorEpisode 21 - Surprise Winners in Round 1Welcome back to the couch commentator podcast! This week we're diving into the first round wrap up with gusto. We obviously loved the Broncos win, so plenty to talk about there in Broncos Chat. The rest of the round wrap, that turned out some nice surprises. There's our usual distractions. Join us on the couch.
2022-03-151h 32The Couch CommentatorEpisode 20 - A Leg Spinner's LegacyOur tribute to the late, great, Shane Keith Warne and what a transcendent figure he was in sport. We take a look at an exciting rugby league season ahead, that's only two sleeps away Couch Commentators! There's a lot to discuss in this weeks episode of the Couch Commentator. Join us on the couch.
2022-03-081h 17The Couch CommentatorEpisode 19 - Trials don't mean anythingYou're never as bad as you think, and you're never as good as you think after a trial. This week Couch Commentators, there was a feast of football trials for us to digest and we'll give you our take on those. There's our usual Broncos chat, Dolphin watch, a 'set of 6' questions from a friend of the show, and what distracted us this week. Join us on the couch.
2022-02-231h 10The Couch CommentatorEpisode 18 - It's time to get serious.Couch commentators, it's time to get serious, about our line ups, about our chances, about the prospects of a new season. We wrap up an amazing edition of the All stars clash. We chat about our beloved Broncos and some other team chat, and our usual distractions. Join us on the couch for the latest episode of the Couch Commentator.
2022-02-151h 14The Couch CommentatorEpisode 17 - Footy's Back!Finally couch commentators, footy is so close you can smell it!! This week we have a look at the Indigenous All Stars v Maori All stars clash. As always, we check in on the Broncos. There's some other teams chat and our usual distractions. Join us on the couch.
2022-02-1344 minThe Couch CommentatorEpisode 16 - We're back.It's 2022 and We're Back. Welcome back to the couch as we explore the wonderful world of cricket and tennis, those two glorious sports that keep us busy in the football offseason. There's our usual Broncos chat, Dolphin watch and some more of our distractions. Join us on the couch.
2022-02-061h 24The Couch CommentatorEpisode 15 - A Couch Commentator ChristmasThat's it, the final episode.... of the year! You can relax, we'll be back in the new year better than ever. We take a look at all the big NRL news stories of the last few weeks. We enjoy a good Broncos catch up. Our usual distractions and a look into next year. Join us for a Christmas catch up on the couch.
2021-12-221h 09The Couch CommentatorEpisode 14 - No Reel Big FishThis week's episode of the Couch Commentator takes a long hard look at 'Dolphin watch'. They haven't lured any reel big fish yet, how will this affect their chances going forward? We talk about some player movement, tis the season. Our usual distractions. Join us for another catch up on the couch.
2021-12-1353 minThe Couch CommentatorEpisode 13 - Draw ConfirmedWelcome back Couch Commentators as we explore the wonders of the NRL Draw. We take a look at how the Broncos are going, surprise, surprise. We take a look at some player movement and our new segment 'Dolphin watch'. There's the latest in off-season indiscretions and our distractions. Join us on the Couch!
2021-12-031h 05The Couch CommentatorEpisode 12 - Is it footy season yet!?Seriously though, is it footy season yet!? We're right in the middle of the sporting landscape, cricket season hasn't quite started (some T20 World cup for a little bit though, so that's good) and the new football season is so far away it seems there's no hope. We still find plenty to talk about as we explore some other sports, look at the latest off-season indiscretions, there's Dolphin watch and our usual distractions. Join us on the couch for another episode of the Couch Commentator.
2021-11-251h 00The Couch CommentatorEpisode 11 - Transfer HeavenOn the couch today we take look at all the possible player movement. You're treated to our newest segment, cause tis the season to be coming up with other segments, 'Other sports'. I know, super inventive. We have a look at our usual distractions. Join us for more couch commentating.
2021-11-191h 07The Couch CommentatorEpisode 10 - What's it gonna cost?!Welcome back couch commentators for our latest from the couch, What's it gonna cost?! We look at what all this player movement is going to cost your club. What's it gonna cost to set up this new expansion team in the NRL. Our usual distractions. Join us for another episode of the Couch Commentator.
2021-11-051h 17The Couch CommentatorEpisode 9 - The offseason beginsIt's not going to be easy guys but we'll get through this together. The offseason has begun and already we've got withdrawals. Thankfully there's been plenty to talk about to keep us going. Join us as we talk abut more Off-field indiscretions, as well as some player movement. We look at NRL expansion and the imminent arrival of the Dolphins and as always we look back on our distractions. Here we go with another episode of the Couch Commentator.
2021-10-241h 07The Couch CommentatorEpisode 8 - The season that wasWelcome back couch commentators! This week we look back at an epic NRL Grandfinal, we reflect on the NRL season that was and player movements, which will no doubt turn into something that resembles a carousel by November 1. We look back on our distractions for the week and overall we just have a lot of fun. Join us back on the couch for Episode 8 of the Couch Commentator.
2021-10-141h 38The Couch CommentatorEpisode 7 - It's the Grandfinal!This is not the grandfinal of our podcast, you can relax, we wouldn't do that to you.
This week we look at the NRL Grandfinal, some shocks from the games on the weekend and some off field antics. Plenty to dissect there. We'll round it all out with our distractions.
Join us for another episode on the couch.
2021-10-021h 04The Couch CommentatorEpisode 6 - It's still finals baby!Welcome back to another session on the couch where we dissect the second week of the finals and have a look at the Premlims. We'll chat about Billy Slater's possible appointment as the QLD Coach and of coarse we look at what distracted us for the week. Join us on couch.
2021-09-2448 minThe Couch CommentatorEpisode 5 - FinalsWelcome back on the couch for another Finals chat! There's no real theme to this episode, just an underlying tone of finals. It's the most wonderful time, of the year. We talk US Open and Dylan Alcott's smashing Golden Slam. The Survivor Final and the rest of our distractions. Pull up a seat on the couch.
You may notice that we've jumped to 5, that's not a typo, 4 was left on the cutting room floor but may make an appearance in the offseason.
Enjoy!
2021-09-221h 10The Couch CommentatorEpisode 3 - Coaches take 2We really enjoyed this topic, so here's some more, Coaches! We take a look into coach / player relationships and how they can make or break a club. There's football to talk about, Paralympics, some public service announcements and more. Join us for another session on the couch.
2021-09-131h 06The Couch CommentatorEpisode 2 - CoachesWelcome back to another session on the Couch with your Commentators Jacob Thomas and Greg Giess. Today we talk about Coaches, who be one? Do well and people generally just talk about how good the players are going. You do poorly and you're out the door. Plus some other football stuff and what distracted us! Enjoy!
2021-09-051h 21The Couch CommentatorEP 1 - WinnersWelcome to the Couch Commentator! This is the first episode of hopefully many. We'll try and stick to a theme each week but will almost certainly run down rabbit holes as we explore the sporting landscape.
This episode's focus is on winners and the Broncos, who now only occasionally get put in that bracket, but we'll be talking about them anyway.
We hope you enjoy!
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