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The Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 17 March 2021 - Mary Konstantopoulos - The Lady Who LeaguesMary Konstantopoulos is The Lady Who (among other things) Leagues, and joins the pod to chat about the lie of the land for women in Rugby League in 2021. How did we get here? What can we do better in the future? And what has Mary's path taught her about the world in which we live? The state of the game for women in Australia is on the agenda. And there's no better time to talk about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-1645 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL (VIRTUAL) ROAD TRIP of the French Elite OneYou are invited on a (virtual) road trip around the grounds and towns of the French Elite One. Yes, it high time we focused on this storied Rugby League institution, so grab a seat as we cruise through the towns, cities and villages of the Elite One with our esteemed French Rugby League guides:Mike Rylance as our driving companionPierre Carcau on life outside the heartlandsRodolphe Pires on his home town of AlbiLaurent Garnier on playing and coaching in the Elite OneSteve Brady on living in Catalans countryHop on...
2021-02-201h 33The Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 18 February 2021 - Rugby League and the Aboriginal experience with Dr Heidi NormanDr Heidi Norman joins the pod to give us a bit of a history lesson and help us better understand the societal factors behind some of the big milestones in Aboriginal Rugby League in NSW. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-02-1756 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 4 February 2021 - Jonathan Liew - Rugby League From The Outside Looking InThe Guardian's Jonathan Liew joins the pod from London to help us traverse the UK sporting landscape to try find Rugby League's place in it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-02-0344 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL Doco Club: Once Were Lions with Tom MagnusOnce Were Lions is a fascinating behind-the-scenes documentary about the 2019 Great Britain Rugby League Lions tour of the Pacific. The film's Director, Tom Magnus joins the pod to give us a glimpse into how it all unfolded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-2537 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 11 November 2020: Bob Hunter - Toronto Wolfpack Chairman and CEOToronto Wolfpack Chairman and CEO Bob Hunter joins the pod to reflect on his time on the frontline of Rugby League's northern frontier. Growth, promotion, COVID, expulsion - Bob gives an honest account of where it went wrong and what could have been. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-1134 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 8 November 2020: Mike Meehall Wood: International Rugby League and Private Equity - The Way Forward?Journalist Mike Meehall Wood joins the pod to lay out the case for Private Equity to take International Rugby League to the next level, and to discuss the pros, cons, possibilities and barriers. Plus, how might a private equity investment work for the Super League? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-0857 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 9 September 2020 - Sylvain Houles: My Best French XIIIToulouse Olympique coach Sylvain Houles joins the pod to reflect on his life in French Rugby League - rising through the ranks, cracking Super League, representing the French national team and leaping into coaching. PLUS Sylvain shares his best French XIII from his lifetime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-0948 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 22 August 2020 - Looking Back, Looking Forward: Rugby League at 125 with Professor Tony CollinsRugby League is turning 125! So what can the last 125 years of Rugby League tell us about what we could expect in the next 125 years? Professor Tony Collins joins the pod to help us take on the impossible task of wondering aloud on what may (or may not) happen way down the track. That's right, it's an episode of pure (but hopefully informed) speculation!Tony's new book, Rugby League: A People's History is out through Scratching Shed Publishing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-211h 03The Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 17 August 2020 - The Art of Class War with Lech BlaineLech Blaine joins the pod to chat about his latest The Monthly essay, The Art of Class War, which tackles Rugby League's relationship with class in Australia, as well as the rise of Rugby League as a prized voting-bloc and what that means for the code's future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-1638 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 1 August 2020 - The Jamaican Rugby League experience with Romeo MonteithRomeo Monteith joins the pod to give us a glimpse into the Jamaican Rugby League experience. From early days learning the game off VHS, to State of Origin Jamaica-style, Romeo steps us through the long winding road that ultimately led to glorious Rugby League World Cup qualification. Plus, Romeo explains how the Reggae Warriors will be preparing for their debut World Cup appearance in the midst of COVID-related uncertainty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-3155 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 25 July 2020 - Wolfpack Backchat - The word from downtown Toronto with Bryan ThielThe Wolfpack are down, but are they out? Canadian broadcaster and reporter Bryan Thiel gives us the view from downtown Toronto. How did it come to this? Can something be salvaged from the 2020 ruins? Plus Bryan gives us a glimpse into the Lamport experience, the challenges of winning over UK fans, and how Wolfpack fans have taken to Rugby League in Toronto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-2546 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 12 July 2020 - Georgia Hale: Richmond Rose, Kiwi Fern, Warrior, community worker and Young NZer of the YearRichmond Rose, Kiwi Fern and NZ Warrior, Georgia Hale is our very special guest to chat all things Kiwi Ferns; from debuting as a 19 year-old, to the 2019 World Cup Nines triumph and the challenge of wresting the 13s mantle from the Jillaroos. Georgia also gives us a glimpse into what it's like being named Young New Zealander of the Year and the amazing community work that led to her award. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-1233 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 5 July - Stats n stuff - with Liam from Pythago NRLThe world is drowning in data, statistics and information. And Rugby League is not immune. Liam from Pythago NRL joins the pod to help us make a bit more sense of it all. How should we approach the use of data and stats in Rugby League analysis? What are the pitfalls we should avoid? How much faith should we put in statistical modelling? And what are some tips to help us use stats and information more wisely? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0438 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 2 July 2020 - Mark Kheirallah and Johno Ford on life at Toulouse Olympique and beyondWhat's the latest with Toulouse Olympique in 2020? What's life like for an Aussie plying his Rugby League trade in south-west France? Mark Kheirallah and Johno Ford join the pod to give an insight into how they've handled lockdown, their thoughts on a 2020 return, how a Rugby League Grand Final Day rolls in France, RLWC2021 thoughts, and plenty plenty more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0137 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL Book Club - Heartland: How Rugby League Explains Queensland by Joe GormanThis one's all about Queensland. We're joined by Joe Gorman to discuss his book Heartland: How Rugby League Explains Queensland. We go deep on how Rugby League has both reflected and helped shape Queensland over the past 40 years. From the mania around Origin and the rise of the Broncos, to Super League, the Cowboys' coming of age and the contribution of indigenous Queenslanders to Rugby League, Heartland covers more terrain than a Sunshine State road trip.https://www.uqp.com.au/books/heartland-how-rugby-league-explains-queensland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-131h 06The Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL Doco Club: Carolyn Hitt - The Rugby CodebreakersThe Rugby Codebreakers delves into why so many Welsh Rugby Union players 'went north' during the twentieth century to ply their trade in the 13-a-side code. Presenter Carolyn Hitt joins the pod to discuss the doco, the sporting and social context, and the change the release of the film has encouraged. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-0734 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 4 June 2020 - Maria Recouvreur - Big League and the Changing Face of the Rugby League MediaMaria Recouvreur joins Johnno to talk about the sad demise of Big League, the pressures and incentives changing the face of Rugby League journalism, and the pathway ahead "for the good yarn". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-0326 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 25 May 2020 - Once More With Feeling(s)The NRL is back! Big Al is back! Not much more to say is there? Well, sort of... Johnno and Big Al welcome back Rugby League and also provide an announcement - no, an update, on the status of this here little pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-2528 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL Book Club - Rise of the To'a! by 'Alisi Tatafu and David Riley, illustrated by Sika ManuThe Reading Warrior, David Riley joins the pod explain how the Mate Ma'a Tonga Rugby League team has captured the imagination of Pasifika youth and how MMT's popularity now surpasses that of the All Blacks for many Pasifika kids. David and fellow teacher 'Alisi Tatafu have co-authored a new book, Rise of the To'a!, which combines stories of MMT players with lessons of culture. Oh, and the book is illustrated by MMT legend, Sika Manu! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-1529 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL Doco Club: Joanna Lester - Power MeriPower Meri tells the wonderful story of Papua New Guinea's first women's national Rugby League team. Director Joanna Lester joins us to talk about travelling and documentary making in PNG, her experiences in taking the film around the world, and the unfolding legacy of Power Meri across the Pacific. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-0832 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 27 April 2020 - Newtown Jets: The Best of Times, The Worst of Times2020 was looking rosy for the Newtown Jets after a once-in-a-lifetime, never-to-be-repeated end to 2019. Then the 2020 season was cancelled. How did it unfold? What's their financial situation? How can people help the club get through? Jets General Manager Stu McCarthy joins the pod to answer these questions, and also reflect on the best of times and the unique character of the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-2631 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL Doco Club: Adam Hills - Take His LegsComedian, TV host and World Club Champion, Adam Hills joins Johnno to chat about his new doco Take His Legs, which follows the Warrington Wolves Physical Disability Rugby League team's tilt at international Rugby League glory. We also go deep on his Rugby League history, what it's like to play Physical Disability Rugby League , chowing down on the Royal hors d'oeuvres and his future plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-2250 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL Book Club - Rugby League: A People's History by Tony CollinsProfessor Tony Collins joins the pod to talk about his upcoming book, Rugby League: A People's History. One of the true authorities of Rugby League history, Tony not only gives us the 'what' and the 'how', but importantly, takes us through the 'why', and adds some personal touches along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-151h 04The Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 10 April 2020 - Toulouse Olympique CEO Cédric GarciaToulouse Olympique CEO Cédric Garcia joins Johnno to talk about what the crisis might mean for the French Club. PLUS the NRL to return in May? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-1024 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 5 April 2020 - Rodolphe Pires - A Life in French Rugby leagueFrench sports broadcaster, Rodolphe Pires joins us to talk about his life in Rugby League. From growing up in the Rugby League heartland of Albi in southern France, to commentating on some of Rugby League history's most memorable moments across both hemispheres - including Catalans Dragons' famous 2018 Challenge Cup victory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-0541 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL Book Club - The Big O - The Life and Times of Olsen Filipaina - Pacific Revolution Pioneer by Patrick SkenePRL Book Club returns with the fascinating story of the life and times of Olsen Filipaina. Author Patrick Skene joins Johnno to step through the eventful career of an international Rugby League titan. More than a simple Rugby League biography, The Big O places Olsen's life and career in the context of changing societies across both sides of the Tasman, and explains how Olsen's struggle helped pave the way for generations of Maori and Pasifika to ply their trade in Australian Rugby League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-2754 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 24 March 2020 - Deflation, Sadness and a Little Bit of ReliefAs Rugby League in Australia faces the unknown, Johnno and Big Al discuss what they'll really miss over the next weeks and months. And while it seems quaint now, we reflect on what we saw over the weekend, and how it made us feel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-2333 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 18 March 2020 - What comes next?However the 2020 NRL and Super League seasons proceed, what might it mean for the game, the clubs, the players and we fans? PLUS Johnno painstakingly relives his Rugby League playing debut and Big Al makes light work of an awkward hypothetical. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-1743 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 11 March 2020 - Physical Cues and Self Isolation BluesSteve Mascord joins Johnno to chat live streaming, books, life and the Wolfpack. Big Al phones in from self-isolation to check out what's in store for the 2020 NRL season. PLUS the guys check in on all things northern-hemisphere Sweet Baby-related. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-101h 13The Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 3 Feb 2020 - "How you been, how's the family, just checkin' in" kind of podBig Al and Johnno pop in to say hello to the new season of Northern Hemisphere Rugby League, reflect on the weekend gone by and dissect the big issues that have resonated over the off-season. PLUS the great Mike Rylance joins us to help welcome Carcassonne to the French-Canadian Rugby League Update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-02-031h 00The Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL Book Club - Underdogs by Tony HannanTony Hannan joins Johnno to talk Underdogs, a book chronicling his experience embedded with the Batley Bulldogs during their 2016 Championship campaign. Not only an inspirational against-the-odds Rugby League tale, Underdogs provides a fascinating snapshot of a region grappling with itself. A tasty mix of sport, identity, culture and politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-12-2146 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 8/10/19 - SEASON FINALE - The Road to NicheOur 2019 finale! This week, a first-hand account from Toronto Wolfpack's special day; Toulouse Olympique coach Sylvain Houles joins us to reflect on their season; and The Slug returns to help navigate the big NRL Grand Final and the rest of this crazy-beautiful world of Rugby League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-071h 08The Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 1/10/19 - Rugby League, My Human FriendNostalgia, momentum and the Canberra Raiders; Life as a cheap imitation of a Rugby League Season; The PRL family mourns the exit of Toulouse Olympique; PLUS Reflections and a REAL LIFE Mailbag! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-09-3044 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 24/9/19 - We Apologise For This Break In TransmissionProgressive Rugby League heroes Toronto and Toulouse take centre stage, while Big Al and Johnno wonder who the biggest NRL club in Sydney is, and why? PLUS NRLW, ProgMoms and one helluva Mailbag. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-09-2342 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 17/09/19 - Common Sense BlindspotsA thrilling week of Rugby League sees the end of a brave run in the Super League, a refreshing series of results in the NRL, and the promise of an immense blockbuster in the Championship. Let's roll. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-09-1649 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 10/9/19 - Don't Do This To Me...A week of of dizzying highs and heartbreaking, if inevitable lows. Such is life and such is the lot of your friends in Progressive Rugby League. And Big Al and Johnno wouldn't have it any other way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-09-0948 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 3/9/19 - Optimism, Temptation and Rugby League FootballBig Al goes all in on his Wests Tigers, while Johnno wonders if Progressive Rugby League fans have devilish intent. PLUS the end of the line approaches for our PRL Sweet Babies... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-09-0235 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 27/08/19 - Cheers For Dogs' EarsThe battle for 9th place on the NRL ladder hots up; the cheers of a Rugby League introvert, and the certain kind of special that is the Challenge Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-08-2640 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 20/8/19 - When Is Enough, Enough?Big Al flirts with the idea of freeing himself of the Tigers' grip, but does he have a choice? Plus, an analysis of Toronto and Toulouse's very different approach to the same Super League goal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-08-1937 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 13/8/19 - The More Things Change...Big Al and Johnno return from their travels to find that, while some things have changed, a fair bit hasn't. PLUS indulgent anecdotes from the PRL Study Tour! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-08-1243 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL Book Club - The Struggle And The Daring with Mike RylanceBig Al and Johnno visit the home of legendary Rugby League author Mike Rylance to chat about the past, present and future of French Rugby League, and his latest book, The Struggle and The Daring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-08-0549 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL Study Tour - Audio Scrap BookJohnno and Big Al hit the road to take in the delights of French and UK Rugby League, stopping in Carcassonne, Perpignan, Toulouse, London and Leeds. Includes an in-depth feature on Toulouse Olympique, and interviews with an array of friendly faces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-08-051h 30The Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 2/7/19 - One More For The RoadBefore Big Al and Johnno set off for their mid-season Rugby League Study Tour, they chew on the elusive nature of clarity, try to keep the candle burning for expansion and promotion/relegation, and are joined by a very special surprise guest! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-0150 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 26/6/19 - What a Wonderful WorldIn weeks like this, we think to ourselves, what a wonderful world (of Progressive Rugby League). Yeah we think to ourselves, what a wonderfuuul... world (of Progressive Rugby League). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-06-2547 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 18/6/19 - Gratitude, Apologies and International AwakeningsWhat a week! Nothing gets PRL blood pumping like a Rep Round choc full of International Rugby League. PLUS the Sweet Babies make yet more headlines for the right and/or wrong reasons! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-06-1738 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 11/6/19 - Sweet Baby Bogey TeamsBig Al and Johnno are back to dissect an eventful week in Progressive Rugby League, as our Sweet Babies make headlines on and off the field. PLUS Origin, handcrafted reflections, an enormous Mailbag and a cracking French-Canadian Rugby League Update. Join us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-06-1037 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 4/6/19 - Prog ChopsThis week, your friends in Progressive Rugby League chat about Rugby League's relationship with filler in both hemispheres, try their hand at some French, and celebrate yet more examples of the game's impressive prog chops! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-06-0336 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 28/05/19 - Lamport of CallBig Al and Johnno (with cameo from The Slug) are back for another romp around the world of Progressive Rugby League. NRL local derbies, Super League Magic Weekend PLUS a very special edition of Grounds for Optimism, as we're given the Lamport Stadium experience via Toronto Wolfpack expert Nicholas Mew. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-271h 07The Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 21/5/19 - Retrospective FOMO and Deep Deep RegretWhat a week for lovers of Rugby League in its Prog form! From Barcelona to Blackpool and Bondi, it was truly a weekend to savour. PLUS we speak to England international and Leeds Rhino, Lois Forsell about the Women's Super League, how England can close the gap on the Jillaroos and Kiwi Ferns, and the possibility of a move to the NRLW. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-2051 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 14/5/19 - Throw a Banner in the WorksCharge your glasses, it's time to celebrate the 50th episode of the Progressive Rugby League Podcast! It's Rugby League, but it's so much more! Well, it's mainly Rugby League to be fair... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-1344 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 7/5/19 - Transformer Votre EssaiThe obscure snacks are on the table, we are ready once again to talk about all that is happening in the world of Progressive Rugby League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-0644 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 30/4/19 - Waiting For GordoAnother big week of league is dissected by your Progressive Rugby League experts Johnno and Big Al while The Slug bludges under a leaf hiding from snakes and lizards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-2936 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 23/4/19 - Nice is for CakesWe are Slugless this week, so Johnno and Big Al make some handy metres around the ruck with Reflections (including surprise mini book-club!) Mailbag, French/Canadian/World Updates and an interview with Ade Adebisi, the General Manager of Nigerian Rugby League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-231h 00The Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 16/4/19 - A Finite PieAll the usual gear from Big Al, The Slug and Johnno including their Reflections of The week, Progressive Moments, French-Canadian-International Rugby League updates and again we go through some great correspondence with some friends of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-1540 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 9/4/19 - Iron Curtain Cowboys and Alpha Blokey BlokesWhy Aussies cheer the underdog, tackle trickiness and a bulging mailbag as well as much more in the pod that gives progressives the nod, The Progressive Rugby League podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-0849 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 2/4/19 - Jungle Cats in the CradleMore league news and views painted with progressive hues as Johnno, Big Al and The Slug talk through the issues de jour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-0144 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 26/3/19 - Truth Or Romance?Big Al returns to sprinkle the nutmeg on the eggnog that is the Progressive Rugby League podcast. All the league news laced with progressive views! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-03-2543 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 19/3/19 - Ground BeefBig Al is surprisingly away for the first round of the NRL so Johnno and The Slug forge on to bring you all the action from the weekend as well as what is happening in England and across the globe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-03-1954 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 12/3/19 - A Tale Of Two Further BabiesBig Al, Johnno and The Slug return to dip lustily back into the world of Rugby League and the assessment of the progressive levels of the aforementioned sport. Lots to get through so stop reading this and get into it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-03-1246 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL Bookclub - True ProfessionalJohnno and Big Al take a look at True Professional, the story of the legendary British league skipper Clive Sullivan and speak to the author of the book, James Oddy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-02-2247 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL - 19/2/19 BONUS EP - Since We're in the Area...Johnno and Big Al are so excited by the progressiveness of the rugby league of the past weekend that they have gotten together for an unscheduled mini episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-02-1816 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 15/2/19 - Update The SlugWe interrupt the run of Book Club episodes to delve into what has been happening in the rugby league world. The Slug has been away from rugby league while he has been busy with other Gastropoda-themed projects so Johnno and Big Al catch him up on NRL off season issues, the start of the Superleague season and all the other league business from around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-02-141h 02The Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL Bookclub - Their Finest HourThis time around, the PRL fellows turn their attention to 'Their Finest Hour' by Andrew Marmont Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-01-2359 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL Bookclub - No Helmets RequiredIn this episode of the PRL Bookclub, we look at the story of a very unlikely tour in 'No Helmets Required' by Gavin Willacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-12-261h 12The Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL Bookclub - TouchstonesBig Al, Johnno and The Slug return from a break to bring you another instalment of PRL Bookclub. Touchstones is the memoir of respected rugby league and rock and roll journo and Progressive Rugby League figurehead Steve Mascord. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-11-1753 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 9/10/18 - Marketing FruitWe have reached the finale of the weekly episodes of the PRL podcast for 2018 and what a great journey it has been. Johnno and Big Al take you through the million pound game, international happenings and the year that has been. Thanks for listening all and look out for some PRL Book Club episodes over the next few months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-0849 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 2/10/18 - Easts of SteedenThe NRL season is at an end and the Qualifiers are winding down. The Slug, Johnno and Big Al go through all the weeks action progressively and obsessively. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-021h 02The Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 25/9/18 - Objective TruthHopes, dreams and Rugby League teams are one by one falling out of the race for glory in 2018. Big Al, The Slug and Johnno take you through all the Rugby 13 happenings around the globe. (That's right flat-earthers, I said around!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-09-2548 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 18/9/18 - Sweet BabiesThings are heating up in the north and southern hemisphere, both in a climate sense and in terms of the rugby league going on. Johnno, Big Al and The Slug take a look at the goings on and apply that progressive marinade to it all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-09-1852 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 11/9/18 - Days of Future Johnno PastCausality be damned as the we speak to someone in the future. That really should be enough to sell a podcast but I will push on to say there is some in-depth NRL finals chat, thoughts on the Super 8's and all the international news from your friends at Progressive Rugby League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-09-1150 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 3/9/18 - Kings of ConsolationJohnno and Big Al discover there are more than four corners of the Rugby League planet. An episode choc full with Rugby League reflections, a bursting PRL Mailbag, our world-famous PRL Moments of the Week and possibly our best ever International update! You're welcome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-09-0335 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL Book Club - The Forbidden GameJohnno, Big Al and The Slug take a look at the sabotage of French Rugby League in the midst of the chaos of World War 2.Johnno had been tweeting excerpts from the The Forbidden Game by Mike Rylance as he read it and in this first episode of the PRL Book Club, Johnno takes Big Al, The Slug and you, the listener, through some of the most poignant and emotional passages from the book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-08-2837 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 27/8/18 - Remote ReflectionsIt's a PRL snackpack! The guys are all in different places this week, but they have not let that stop them from delivering their thoughts on the week that has been.Slug kicks it off in the PRL studio with special guest Dave to discuss a few tidbits from the weekend's NRL games, before Big Al chimes in with his thoughts including a bold prediction. Johnno then brings it home with a slightly Iberian flavour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-08-2721 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 21/8/18 - Big Al is Falling DownThe qualifiers are heating up, some bizarre results in the NRL and much more in the latest installment of The Progressive Rugby League Podcast!(which is this, if it wasn't clear....) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-08-2137 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 14/8/18 - Imminent Movements and Imaginary UtensilsHow are you going to get your fill of all the juicy goings-on and progressive tidbits if you don't listen to Johnno, Big Al and The Slug on this episode of The Progressive Rugby League Podcast? Well, how will you? The pointy end of the NRL season, Super 8 possibilities and a will a wartime atrocity finally be righted? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-08-1338 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 7/8/18 - Head CrampWhere do you start when there is so much going on? Well, with round reflections as per usual actually. Throw in the PRL Mailbag, International Updates and Progressive Moments of The Week and you have yourself a fresh new PRL episode friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-08-0739 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 31/7/18 - Glory and consequenceBig Al and Johnno take control of the joystick once more and take you on an all stations journey through the Progressive Rugby League hinterland. Toronto, Toulouse, London, Sydney, Cleveland, the Cook Islands - express trains are for suckers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-07-3038 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 24/7/18 - Who's That?Re-united after a week away, Johnno, Slug and Big Al are back to go through the weeks rugby league happenings and put that progressive sheen on it all. We had strawberries again. They were good. Not as good as last time, but still ok ........ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-07-2447 minThe Progressive Rugby League Podcast17/07/18 Big Al and Johnno do International Rugby LeagueSlugless, but not hopeless, Big Al and Johnno take over the airwaves and deliver a Rugby League smorgasbord for your listening pleasure. Reflections, PRL Mailbag and Progressive Moments of the Week return, along with a killer French-Canadian RL update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-07-1736 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 17/7/18 - Rappin' With SlugIn this slightly different episode of Progressive Rugby League, Johnno and Big Al are absent so The Slug invites three of his buddies from his old playing days on the show to talk Rugby League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-07-1742 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 10/7/18 - The Real LadderJohnno, Big Al and The Slug grade each NRL team on their progressiveness so far this season to get the real rankings they should be judged by. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-07-1047 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 3/7/18 - Random MacBack to NRL normality as Big Al, the Slug and Johnno bring you all the rugby league issues that have (or need) a progressive polish! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-07-0339 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 26/6/18 - Progressive Overload!After the most progressive weekend of rugby league in recent times, the PRL experts gather to give you their passionate ruminations on all that unfolded.High voltage, high energy, high altitude rugby league entertainment! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-06-2637 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 19/6/18 - Where Did You Go, Friend Of The Show?You have never encountered anything so jam-packed with amazing progressive morsels as this lil' bewdy. Progressive sauce will drip down all of your hands as you bite into this weeks tasty PRL goodness.There's a lot going on in this week's episode is what I'm trying to say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-06-1938 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 12/6/18 - A Serbian FlavourWhat's that smell? It's the PRL Mailbag, as well as all the other segments you love: Round Reflections, International Updates, Progressive Moment of The Week and Players Who I Want To Cuddle (actually, I haven't talked to the other guys about that last segment yet but it is in the works .....) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-06-1240 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 5/6/18 - Derivative WombatsSome exciting international news, interesting Twitter chat and a trip to a magical Rugby League haven: This week on PRL! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-06-0444 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 29/5/18 - NRL Good BoysProgressiveness abounds as The Slug is joined again by Progressive Rugby League experts Big Al and Johnno to dissect the weeks Rugby League action domestically and internationally. Listen, interact, enjoy, progress ..... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-05-2948 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 22/5/18 - Swings and RoundaboutsSo many Progressive morsels for you to taste this week! Our Progressive Qld origin side, International Rugby League updates and some well stinky PRL Mailbag questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-05-2251 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 15/5/18 - Dropping The HardwickWhats that smell? It's the PRL! The mailbag is chockas this week, and by that I mean we had more than one piece of correspondence.We are back at Big Al's house for pizza, beer and a modern, progressive debate about this funny, funny game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-05-1542 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 8/5/18 - Two Level MascotProgressive Rugby League here again for another week to talk mascots as well as all the usual segments and the return of Steve Realman! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-05-0737 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 1/5/18 - Oooh Why Why?Big Al, Johnno and The Slug return to talk rugby league progressively with you. The Anzac round has passed, we have a great mailbag question and the international updates come thick and fast. Have a listen and tell a friend (that it is good, preferably) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-05-0139 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 24/4/18 - Golden ShortsPRL comin' at ya like a bullocking winger taking a hit up off his own line. Many treats this week as The Slug, Johnno and Big Al look back on great memories from league they have seen and the world updates keep on comin'. That's right, I refuse to put a 'g' on the end of the word 'coming' Oh ...damn, I just did. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-04-2438 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 17/4/18 - The Grey and Brown RainbowYour PRL pals are back to discuss what happens when one of your biggest stars goes rogue as well as some sizzling world updates and some great listener questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-04-1640 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 10/4/18 - The Third Sugar DaddyDo you like interesting segments about rugby league and progressiveness? Get into this then! NRL Round reflections, PRL mailbag, World League Updates and our Progressive Rugby League moment of the week. Honestly, what more do ya want? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-04-1046 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 4/4/18 - Rugby League: Civil WarIn the murky depths of the mid-1990's, shady backroom-dealings and corporate intrigue set off a chain of events that shook rugby league in a way not seen since the Glebe players strike of 1917: The Super League War. We all know what went down, but are there progressive nuggets to be found in the carnage? All this and more with your progressive pals Johnno, Big Al and The Slug. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-04-0455 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 28/3/18 - Go West, League is Progressive ThereAll the tasty segments you love are here: NRL Round reflections, PRL Mailbag, World League Updates and Progressive Moments of the week plus an examination of what it means to be on the left side of Rugby League politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-03-2844 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 20/3/18 - Slug's Lost YearsCan a player suddenly become more progressive if they switch positions? Josh Dugan was a centre in Round 1 and was very unprogressive, but was much more progressive after a switch to fullback in Round 2! There is more discussion on what can fall under the umbrella of Progressive Rugby League and we get some tasty updates from Rugby League around the world, as well as our Progressive moments of the week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-03-2042 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastPRL 13/3/18 - Calling Mr PerezAl, Johnno and The Slug take you through what is happening in rugby league in Australia and around the world before delving deeper into progressive rugby league matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-03-1337 minThe Progressive Rugby League PodcastProgressive Rugby League - An IntroductionJoin Johnno, Al and The Slug as they introduce this new podcast and ponder the question "What Is Progressive Rugby League?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-03-0929 min