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WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #042 – A long-winded Wincast®Wincast 7® for 2025.Pathways comes first this week before we talk through some squad movements and the game against the Titans, the Flegg, NRLW and Cup games and some Q&A which was interrupted by some breaking news. Might be best to listen to this one in parts, just quietly.2025-07-231h 54WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #041 – Another TLT RotcastJoin us as we lament yet another week where we lost in every single grade. Discuss the future of the Wests Tigers. Adam D at 13. Wowee let's gooo.2025-07-171h 44WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #040 – Get a dog up ya Uncle NickWincast six of 2025.Win(cast)s in all three grades.Much to discuss.Let's begin.2025-07-091h 42WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #039 – The Pit of Despair 2It just keeps getting worse.Philosophical chat ensues.To hear our funeral service for Tallyn's beautiful eyebrows, head to our YouTube live.2025-07-021h 22WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #038 – The Pit of DespairFive straight losses on the bounces has led us into the pit of despair... Or has it? We talk all things TDS, Benji's coaching future and our game against Canberra, before previewing the upcoming Manly fixture. Pathways and a Q&A session, as always, wraps the show.2025-06-251h 21WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #036 – Many rantA passionate Wests Tigers Faithful episode ensues following the loss to Penrith. We chat Kai Pearce-Paul, Taylan May, Adam Reynolds, our pathways and, of course, the officials.2025-06-111h 42WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #035 – Too many 12-man stintsA third successive loss and Benji Marshall's future define much of this episode, before a pleasantly in-depth analysis of NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg's matches over the weekend. A Q&A with those watching on live follows!2025-06-041h 28WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #034 – We beat the bye, bye bye GalvinDespite what Reedie says, this is our 34th episode. We try and get the Galvin chat out of the way early, preview the Cowboys match, review the Flegg boys' win in Fiji and then have an extensive Q&A with those in the live chat that boils over into complete and utter nonsense. Enjoy!2025-05-281h 27WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #033 – The quintessential mid-season reviewAfter complaining about WT's Origin curse, the boys process some stats that tell the story of our season so far and give their conclusions on where we're at.Mac watched Cup for the first time in weeks, so we talk about that. We also talk about that loss to Souths.2025-05-201h 11WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #032 – The Rotcast64-blot. Yuck. We review the game, argue about player development, have a group therapy session with those tuning in live and then preview the Souths game. We may be far too optimistic by the end of it, but it is the way of a Tigers fan. Pathways is brief this week. 2025-05-141h 31WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #031 – Wincast® FiveWe've won 2 in a row, confidence high... real Tigers fans know we're gonna die.Or will we?Review, preview, pathways. You know the drill.Head to our YouTube to hear Reedie do a Q&A before the pod.2025-05-0746 minWTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulOLD EPISODE: WTF #029 – An unhappy Easter MondayApologies to the streaming crowd, here's last week's episode discussing the loss v Parra backdated.2025-05-011h 36WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #030 – Wincast 4: The Magic of the EighthNot much else to say. A well-earned win built on effort and desire.We wrap the Cronulla game, preview Magic Round and (briefly) discuss pathways.2025-05-011h 20WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #028 – Galvinised by an ugly win(cast)Continuing on from the day previous' proceedings, Mac and Reedie discuss Lachlan Galvin and Isaac Moses' motivations for wanting out of Bunji's Rivolushin.We also dissect a very ugly win against Newy in Newy and look ahead to Easter Monday.2025-04-161h 08WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF 14/4 Emergency Bulletin: Gone Galvin & DCE RumourA replay of what went down on Monday 14/4 at 4pm.2025-04-1635 minWTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #027 – We streakin'We review a rather interesting match against the Broncos and discuss what went wrong and what surprisingly went right.A preview of the upcoming Knights game ensues as well as a comprehensive pathways wrap-up.2025-04-091h 30WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #026 – Waaaah!Title says it all. We lament the week that was for Wests Tigers, the mixed results of their pathways sides and discuss the rumoured contract offer put to one Lachlan Galvin.2025-04-021h 10WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #025 – A second successive Wincast.It does exactly as it says on the tin. We review and preview every single Wests Tigers-affiliated grade heading into a Round 4 clash against NZ we're cautiously optimistic for.Wishing the Laurie Daley Cup boys good luck in their GF this weekend.2025-03-271h 06WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #024 – Our first* 2025 WincastDespite the doubts, nerves and uncertainty in the lead-up, the Wests Tigers did what they usually cannot, and won a game they were expected to win.Reedie and Mac dive deep into the game and discuss what take a long lens to some bigger questions, before previewing the game against the Dolphins this Saturday.There's also a comprehensive reserve grade wrap. Comprehensive is probably an understatement.2025-03-191h 25WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #023 – Is this... is this what hope feels like?Reedie is joined by Smelma Bouvier (lung biscuit connoisseur, Joe McCord) to review our Round 1 game against the Knights.Were we that bad? Were we really any good? We don't know, but we try to come to a conclusion. Reedie didn't want to talk about Lachlan Galvin, but Mac did, so we did that too. We also preview the game against the Eels (danger) and wrap five pathways grades.2025-03-141h 07WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #022 – Showtime.It's in the title. Round 1 is here. We run thru the teamlist, preview the game v the Knights, talk about Benji Marshall: The Coach, review Junior Reps and talk about every side in the league to finish.Two more sleeps.Apologies for the end there. You can blame Mac for that one.2025-03-051h 54WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #021 – The pre-eminent pre-season reviewWests Tigers Faithful returns after a week-long hiatus to deliver a spellbinding review on both first grade trials and tries to determine Wests Tigers' playstyle going into the 2025 season. We also look at some Players in Focus, review Junior Reps and provide some brief season previews for each of the teams currently in Sin City.2025-02-271h 35WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #020 – Getting hectic with the Johannssen's | Trial 1 team list | Junior Reps R2 reviewWe sit down with two of our favourites, Tim and Noah Johannssen, about life inside and outside the system that is Wests Tigers.Benji's given us his first team list of the year to review as we preview Trial 1 against the Dogs, and we give the run-down on our Pathways sides and their efforts from the week previous.2025-02-131h 24WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #019 – An evening with Shannon Gallant | Junior Reps Round 1 reviewProviding unfettered access to Wests Tigers apologists the world over, Joe McCord and Jarrod Reedie have the pleasure of hosting Wests Tigers Player #112 and club Pathways & Recruitment Manager, Shannon Gallant, who provides us with some incredible insights into the world of junior representative football.We also review the week that was for our Harold Matts and SG Ball sides.2025-02-0457 minWTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #018 – An exercise in blowing out cobwebs | Mitchell Tyler interviewLike a front rower in Fat Club during the first week of November, we're rusty and we've sunk too much piss, but we're so back.This episode is saved by an interview with Wests SG Ball Assistant Coach, Mitchell Tyler, who gives us some insight on a special playing group ahead of season 2025.We also dissect everything that happened while we were gone, give unwarranted opinions on many talking points above our paygrade and explore the futures of our State Cup, Jersey Flegg, SG Ball and Harold Matthews teams, with the latter two kicking off...2025-01-301h 38WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #017 – The Wests Tigers Faithful Christmas PartySilly season is in full swing evidenced by the fact the lads are recording in person for the first time, hosted by The Edinburgh Castle in the centre of the greatest city in the world.A review of the news cycle evolves into a business-esque SWOT analysis of Wests Tigers and a handful of their competition counterparts.2024 has been a ride. Thank you to everyone who jumped in and played a part. See y'all in 2025. Have a safe and happy holiday season.Disclaimer: Little bit more explicit language than usual.2024-12-101h 24WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #016 – 2026 Free Agency Deep DiveThe prodigal son returns as Mac's back on the mic, mercilessly turfing Reedie's dad back to listenership.He gives us his thoughts on Terrell May, Fonua Pole and the draw before we talk new jerseys, new sponsors and finally a comprehensive exploration of Wests Tigers' roster, salary cap and positions of interest for the 2026 season.Powered by Pinch Payments. Who else?2024-11-281h 08WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #015 – No toilers, the draw and Reedie's dad!In what was probably the biggest week in Wests Tigers folklore since we launched the podcast, Reedie flies solo (for the majority of the episode) to talk thru Terrell May's signing, the retention of Fonua Pole and Sione Fainu, plus the draw.The last few minutes features special guest and good friend of the show, Clayton Reedie.And shoutout Pinch!2024-11-221h 05WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #014 – A Pathways ParableMac and Reedie begin with the breach notices for the Fat Five before discussing the allegedly successful meeting between Wests Tigers powerbrokers and Terrell May.The episode then morphs into a fully fledged pathways discussion that encompasses NSW Cup, Jersey Flegg, SG Ball and Harold Matts. Our very uninformed opinions and clear bias shine through even more than usual.This is the part of the description where we thank the all conquering Pinch Payments. Thanks, Pinch!2024-11-141h 27WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #013 – The New BloodWhile the rooks get down to training, Reedie and Mac discuss the efforts of our new recruits in 2024, where they fit in the jigsaw that is Wests Tigers, and where the ceiling is at this current time.We also talk new training kit and wrongness of head amongst some of our younger stars among other things.Shoutout Pinch Payments!2024-11-061h 43
WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #012 – 2024 Season Review Part 4: The SpineHappy NRL New Year.We get right into the weeds of our spine players this year, and remind everyone that we were aware of just how good Lachlan Galvin was as a schoolboy.The boys celebrate the death of the Lee Hagipantelis era and the birth of the Jarome Luai era. Also talk Terrell May and Kobe Hetherington, plus the finalising of our top 30, which had a couple suprises.2024-11-011h 15WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #011 – 2024 Season Review Part 3: The Fairies (Continued)Sorry we're late!We continue our deep dive into the season, where we review the "current" outside backs in our squad and look at what's to come. We also talk the development list, John Bateman (hopefully) to Manly and the bowel troubles of one Charlie Staines.Today's episode is powered by the all conquering Pinch Payments. 2024-10-241h 03
WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #010 – 2024 Season Review Part 3: The FairiesAs we reach double figures, Mac and Reedie take a deep dive into the departing and rookie outside backs that took the field for the wonderful (woeful) Wests Tigers in 2024. We also talk breaking news on Adam Doueihi and the ironically titled Awards Night and its subsequent departures list.Same as last week, this is the first instalment of this positional group, with part two to come on Friday.This week's episode is powered by Pinch Payments.2024-10-1646 min
WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #009 – 2024 Season Review Part 2: The Pigs (Continued)We crack on with the remaining reviews for our current players plus some assessments of our rookies that will pack the scrum in 2024 and beyond for WT.We also try to answer some difficult questions around whether the pack can improve enough to see the Tiges rocket up the table.2024-10-1152 min
WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #008 – 2024 Season Review Part 2: The PigsA comprehensive review into our forwards has commenced, building on the statistical analysis of last week. We also chat long weekend, Grand Final, exotic craft beer, Heamasi Makasini and have some stupidly biased and outlandish claims on some of the forwards at Benji Marshall's disposal.NOTE: This is the first of two part of reviewing the pigs. Part two to come on Friday!2024-10-091h 08
WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #007 – 2024 Season Review Part 1: The TeamAaaand we're back!Apologies it's been so long. Between Reedman's Euro Summer and the Joe McCord Domestic Drinking Tour we've been far too busy to worry about the league's poverty franchise... until now!Introducing Part One of our end-of-year review, commencing with the team and coaches. General small talk evolves into full blown stupidly complicated statistical analysis, followed by a look at each quarter of the season. We also have some big philosophical questions and talk a little about the upcoming Granny.We promise we're back for good. Thanks so much to our...2024-10-021h 39
WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #006 - Wincast #2 Exorcising the Canberra and Cambo HoodooWe are once again joined by Nick the New Oracle who predicted we'd beat Canberra at Cambo with Lachlan Galvin starring to see if we can get him to manifest us another hoodoo beating victory this Sunday against the Roosters... plus we review the game, preview the next one, talk about Jordan Miller and Tim Johannssen and other nerdy stuff only Wests Tigers fans will ever care about.2024-06-2652 min
WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #005Oh my word we won an actual footy game!!! Join the Faithful as we discuss this historic victory as the youngest team in the history of sport conquered the mighty Gold Coast Titans at Leichhardt. All that plus a special NRL edition of #MillerWatch this week!2024-06-201h 05
WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #004A car crash begins this week's proceedings of Wests Tigers Faithless as we ask the question like we have so many times before: Is this rock bottom?There's much to discuss. Galvin and Moses, Richo and Chammas, 44 points conceded in 40 minutes, a rather interesting teamlist, plus our weekly pathways wrap. Reedie also signs off before he ditches us all to live it up in the Mediterranean for five weeks.Disclaimer: We recorded before it was announced Jordan Miller (!) would be making his debut. We apologise for the collective lack of excitement.2024-06-121h 06WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #003A predictably Wests Tigers-less State of Origin is upon us, so the boys give their unsolicited predictions on what's about to go down just hours before kickoff. Jake Simpkin has gone to join Isaac Moses' Manly Sea Eagles, Stefano's about to head to market and we preview Round 14 against the Dargons (Staines in the centres?!). Navren Willett-sized pathways wrap finishes this week's proceedings.2024-06-0557 minWTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #002Our second episode sees us discuss Benji Marshall's escape to Oceania to work on his handicap, review the latest visit to the Bermuda Triangle, aka Townsville, and go on something of a deep dive into our squad for 2025. We take a look at what's in the news (over to you, Buzz), while a more extensive pathways wrap up concludes proceedings.2024-05-291h 06
WTF – Wests Tigers FaithfulWTF #001In our inaugural episode, Mac and Reedie gloat about themselves, tell everyone why they've decided to bloat the WT podcast market even further and even have the hide to outline their goals and aspirations. They also get down to reviewing the all-too-familiar loss in the Dolphins game and look towards Townsville and the North Queensland Cowboys. Plus the inaugural Jordan Miller Watch segment and a look at what's in the news.2024-05-2438 min
Talking Architecture & DesignEpisode 187: Matt Gould, Mayor of Wollondilly Shire Council on the need for infrastructure & the current housing crisisThis Shortcast is with the current Mayor of Wollondilly Shire Council, the honourable Matt Gould. Located on the outskirts of greater Sydney, the south-west LGA is currently the subject of immense development, namely at the greenfields developments at Wilton and Appin. Here, Gould discusses the opening of Worklife Picton, a new co-working space in the Shire's heart, the current housing crisis and the need for infrastructure for the developments within his local area.Interview by Jarrod Reedie.2023-12-1809 min
Talking Architecture & DesignEpisode 185: Emma Bombonato on the continuing sustainability journey of the iconic Sydney Opera HouseThe Sydney Opera House is one of our nation’s most treasured cultural landmarks. With almost 11 million visitors per year, the Sydney Opera House illustrates how even the largest organisations can take creative approaches to energy and waste management to address the climate crisis.As environmental sustainability manager at the Sydney Opera House, Emma Bombonato helps determine the trajectory of the iconic institution’s sustainability program. The Opera House is a world-leader in sustainability. It was the first heritage building in Australia to achieve a 5-star green rating and achieved carbon neutrality five years...2023-11-2722 minTalking Architecture & DesignEpisode 184: Dean Landy on the economic and spiritual value of humanitarian architectureFrom building Lego cities on a pool table to building homes and schools in Africa, it’s been an adventurous ride for this Australian architect who wears multiple hats – urban designer, social entrepreneur, philanthropist, community advocate, humanitarian, and author.Educated at Deakin University and later at the University of Nottingham, Landy has always been one to progress from challenge to challenge. The tertiary phase of his life saw Landy volunteering on international humanitarian projects, an experience that laid the foundation of his future ‘purpose driven’ career in architecture and design. He returned to Deakin to complete...2023-11-2049 minTalking Architecture & DesignEpisode 170: Stanley Krummeck & Dick Nugent on the true urban value of Mixed Use ProjectsIn the wake of their recent architectural alliance in a bid to deliver a number of mixed-use projects throughout Australia, Farrells' Stanley Krummeck and CM+'s Dick Nugent sit down with Jarrod Reedie for Episode 170 of Talking Architecture & Design.They talk backgrounds, expertise in various sectors and their plans for the future, namely the various metro systems in state capitals and subsequent over-station developments.2023-08-1430 minTalking Architecture & DesignEpisode 142: Hector Abrahams talks about Stephenson's Mill, his highly commended entry for the 2022 Sustainability AwardsHector Abrahams Architects is a local, innovative firm that has been shaped by the experiences of its Founder, Hector Abrahams.In this episode of Talking Architecture & Design, Jarrod Reedie and Abrahams talk about the practice's highly commended entry for the Sustainability Awards' Adaptive Reuse category, Sue Hutton's Stephensons Mill. The discussion ranges from the heritage and history of the building, the unique zoning rules which Abrahams used to his advantage, and the overall sense of completion felt once the project was delivered.Interview by Jarrod Reedie.2023-02-0641 minTalking Architecture & DesignEpisode 133: Melbourne’s Seafarers development: A masterclass in adaptive reuse and circular economy thinkingMelbourne’s Seafarers development embodies sustainable luxury. The former site of the city’s Goods Shed No. 5, Seafarers shapes up as a project that will define Melbourne, with its adaptive reuse and sustainable design methods the embodiment of contemporary architecture and interior design.For this episode of Talking Architecture & Design, Assistant Editor Jarrod Reedie sits down with Riverlee’s David Lee, the Seafarers developer, and One Design Office (ODO) Director Samson Tiew, tasked with crafting the interiors of the future 1 Hotel, which will be included as part of the Seafarers development.The pair discuss their own pe...2022-11-2126 min
Talking Architecture & DesignEpisode 112: Michele Adair explains why we need more affordable housing like Wollongong's Northsea developmentThe Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA) NSW CEO Michele Adair talks about her a unique understanding of housing challenges facing older Australians, people living with chronic illness and those experiencing financial hardship.As the CEO of the Housing Trust since 2017, which now manages 1,100 affordable rental properties in the Wollongong region for 2,100 families, in this exclusive interview she explains to Architecture & Design magazine Deputy Editor Jarrod Reedie why State and Local Governments need to increasingly look at mixed tenure developments like Wollongong's Northsea development in order to deliver the right mix of social and affordable housing....2022-06-2010 min