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A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveWhere Back! Reconnecting, Mental Health and What's Hot, What's Not.In this engaging conversation, Robbo and Dave reconnect from different parts of the world, discussing their experiences and the importance of mental health in sports. They explore the psyche of athletes, the challenges of transitioning from sports to everyday life, and the significance of emotional expression. The conversation also touches on the cultural differences in sports support, the impact of sports on mental health, and the need for community support. As they share personal anecdotes and insights, they emphasize the importance of conversations and connections in navigating life's challenges.Chapters00:00 Reconnecting and Catching Up2025-05-201h 09A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveDees v Weagles preview, Dees & Lions RecapIt's just Robbo and Davo in studio, sipping whisky, chatting about the Dees. Next week we have guests and muso's in. 2024-07-041h 01A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveReviewing NT, Is There Anything to Worry About, and The PiesRobbo and Davo review the NT. Chat candidly about the game against Freo, the reaction from supporters, they dive into some interesting stats and then focus on the Pies. 2024-06-051h 02A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveBrewmanity - The Big Freeze at the BreweryRobbo and Davo catch up with David Neitz, Travis Johnstone, and Jan Daniher join the pod for a quick chat before we got pelted with rain. 2024-05-3120 minA Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveRD9 Post Cats Reflection, Brett Wood MusicianRobbo and Davo reflect on the season to date, the win against the cats, a round of Yeah Na's ... should all players get the premiership medal or just those that play on the day? And Brett Wood, super talented musician, joins the boys to play some of his original tracks. If you do nothing else, listen to that! 2024-05-101h 38A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveRobbo and Davo: Yeah Na it's Round 8?Robbo and Davo reflect on the season, share their top 5 Yeah Na's, but we really only got into 3 because the conversation GOT DEEP FAST. Thanks to those that join us live each week, share our little podcast so we can afford to keep getting Whisky from the great folks at Nonesuch Distillery. Why is Robbo sending photos of his ..... 2024-05-031h 12A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveGuy 'Bluey' McKenna Live at Brewmanity Pre Anzac DayRobbo and Davo host Guy Bluey McKenna, AFL half of fame, West Coast champion, Former Gold Coast Coach. The guys chat about his coaching career, the challenges of managing a VERY young team and talent. 2024-04-251h 11A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveBrad Green - From the Ground, To The Board to Life After FootyFormer Melbourne Captain Brad Green joins the podcast to chat to Robbo and Davo about his position on the board, his days playing with Robbo at the Dees, coaching at Carlton, and his days post footy. Kicking off with 40 blocks picking up bags of ice because the ice machine broke, is just another one of those stories that only past players can recall and dig up. Would never happen today. We touch on the tragic passing of his wife, but most importantly what it took to remain positive, and to father his children. Such a fantastic person...2024-04-1849 minA Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveRobbo and David Neitz LIVE at Brewmanity - Pregame and Half TimeRussell Robertson and David Neitz host a special pre-game podcast episode live from Brewmanity. The boys reflect on the season so far, tell tales of seasons past, and forecast the future. A special night for the Dees, playing Port in Adelaide, and a special night for the podcast as we hit our first live from the pub. Typically unscripted, it's the only podcast with live fan engagement. Thanks to our only sponsor Nonesuch, the finest Tasmanian Whisky (and gin!).2024-03-3148 minA Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveEP3: Stephen Tingay Live on the CouchStephen Tingay joins Robbo and Dave to discuss his career, life before, during and after football. The importance of physical and mental wellbeing, and some classic stories. 2024-03-211h 05A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveEP2: Rd 1 Jason Taylor Head Recruiter at the DeesSuperb episode this week as we have a chat to the head recruiter at the Demons Jason Taylor. Really insightful stuff understanding his role, the need to really get to know the kids, data vs personality vs natural talent. As usual Robbo and Davo take a spin around Melbourne, with Pink concerts, a Jeff White look back and the case of the missing coffee beans. Around the grounds leaves everyone guessing. Enjoy. 2024-03-1456 min
A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveEP1 - It's Round Zero, We are Back, Bumps, Whisky, and TunesWell it's the twilight zone, and we aren't sure if this is round 1 or round zero. Russell Robertson, former AFL great, and Dave Anderson, pull together our thoughts on all things Meloburne. Round zero, took us by surprise, so we whipped up a little session: 1) What did you do last summer? 2) The Dee's fortunes as we look ahead3) The bump is dead 4) Around the grounds as we forecast the opening road. 5) Local songwriter, and well cough, producer Dave Anderson sings with Robbo an original. 2024-03-0656 min
A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveBrock McLean - Opens up on the challenging times at the DeesThis week Russell Robertson is joined by Brock McLean the former Demon and Carlton player. The socials were lit up this week, talking about Brock's time at the Dees. There are always two sides to the story, and this is what this podcast is for. Hear first hand the challenges Brock and the team had to go through, during a difficult period for the Dees, and get a better understanding of what it really felt like playing for the club. 2023-05-3151 min
A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveDavid NeitzDavid Neitz, the longest serving Melbourne Demons captain, first player to play 300 games, and regarded by some, including us, to be the greatest player out of Tasmania, joins his old mate Russell Robertson to talk about their time playing together, Robbo's theories on possibly been able to kick a 100 goal season if Neita wasn't kicking them, and of course how the Dees are going this year. Enjoy. 2023-05-2653 min
A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveGavin Wanganeen - Dancing, Footy Stories and CoffeeGavin Wanganeen joins Russell Robertson on Robbo Live. Wanganeen is a former AFL superstar who played for the Essendon Football Club and Port Adelaide Football Club. The first indigenous player to win the Brownlow medal, dual premiership player and AFL Hall of Famer. This is a fantastic conversation about his current passions, his coffee business and of course his football career. What a legend. 2023-05-1846 min
A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveCampbell Brown (on a boat), #Free Van Rooyen, and the T-ShirtThis week we chat about the Van Rooyen suspension and come up with ingenius ways for the MFC to protest, Campbell Brown joins us from a house boat somewhere on the Murray, and Ando orders a bootleg Robbo T-shirt in his own name. Join us each week like on YouTube or FB, search for Robbo Live and join the chat. 2023-05-1147 min
A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveRussell Robertson and Maverick WellerWe reflect on the week that was, as well as get ex Sun and Saint, Maverick Weller into a stream, to get his take on the match, Tasmania in the AFL and maybe even a bit about that tackle.2023-05-0827 min
A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveRussell Robertson and Glen ArcherGlen Archer, the North Melbourne Champion, and 'Shinboner' of the Century joins Russell Robertson to talk about his career, his starting salary and turning up to the MCG in work gear, the fear of losing and the pressure of playing. 2023-04-271h 01
A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveRussell Robertson and Guy "Bluey" McKennaBluey McKenna, former West Coast Eagles Champion, Dual Premiership Player, Multiple All Australian, and Hall of Famer joins the Robbo Live desk. Bluey reflects on 'that hit' from Plugga Lockett, grand final wins, playing alongside Woosha, plus many more stories. A great interview, well worth a stream and share. 2023-04-0647 min
A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveRussell Robertson and Tadhg KennellyFirst episode of the season, yep 2 games late, and Robbo is back at the desk chatting to Tadhg Kennelly about being a tough defender, vs a flightly forward, the trouble with playing on Ben Cousins, and why the Swans seem to be so resilient year in and year out. Hope you enjoy this episode and see you back at the desk, live, at 6pm, for another chat with a Demon and Eagles for Round 4. 2023-03-3027 min
A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveTodd VineyTodd Viney joins Robbo Live, chatting to the fans as well as Robbo about his playing days, raising Jack, and reminiscing about the Melbourne Demons Premiership. 2021-11-211h 00
A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveMatt 'Wheels' WhelanMatt Whelan joins Robbo Live and chats about his time at the Demons. Quite a few interesting stories are dug up, including the ultimate training food 'cold pizza', his hardest opponents, playing under 'Danners', and why he choses to avoid drinking. For those that need context on the chat, best hit the YouTube channel :) 2021-11-1458 min
A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveRay "Razor" Chamberlain"Razor" Ray joins Robbo Live in person. We chat with the FB live audience whilst tackling some of the challenges, achievements, and funnier moments of being an umpire in the AFL. Well worth a listen. It's our longest episode for a reason! 2021-11-071h 27
A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveGuy RigoniGuy Rigoni joins Robbo Live. 2021-10-2432 min
A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveAlistair NicholsonFormer Melbourne Demon, CEO of the AFL Coaches Association, and Former CEO of the Australian Cricketers Association.2021-10-1658 min
A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveAdem YzeFormer Melbourne player Adem Yze joins Robbo Live to talk about the Grand Final winning Melbourne Demons, playing in Perth, his time at Melbourne, and his goals for the future. 2021-10-1050 minA Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveClint Bizzell and Nathan BrownClint Bizzell and Nathan Brown join Robbo Live - Russell Roberston to chat about the AFL Grand Final 2021 and their time together as Melbourne players. 2021-10-0144 minA Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveDaniel WardDaniel Ward joins Robbo Live to chat about the AFL winning Melbourne Demons. 2021-09-2431 min
A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveAllen JakovichOne of the greatest players ever joins Russell Robertson for an intimate chat about footy, the Dees, growing up, and life after football. Rarely does Allen speak to the media, so this is a unique opportunity to hear from a legend in the lead up to the 2021 AFL grand final. 2021-09-2341 min
A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveBrad GreenBrad Green joins Robbo Live mid week of the grand final. Hear Brad share his story of how he nearly played football for Man U and not the mighty Dees. In this heartfelt conversation hear Brad open up about the passing of his late wife Anna, and his courageous attitude toward dealing with life's challenges. This interview is moving, and we cannot thank Brad enough for opening up.2021-09-2227 min
A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveJeff WhiteJeff White joins Robbo Live the week of the Melbourne Grand Final 2021. Try not to laugh, as Robbo and Jeff talk about protein shakes and what can go wrong when the lid isn't correctly secured.2021-09-2022 min
A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveRod GrinterThe 'Hardman' of the Melbourne Football Club, Rod "Balls" Grinter, joins Russell Robertson for a chat in the lead up to the AFL Grand Final. 2021-09-2030 min
A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveTroy SimmondsTroy Simmonds joins Russell Robertson on Robbo Live, 1 week prior to the AFL 2021 Grand Final. Troy talks about life after football, equine therapy, and that hit that left him unconscious the last time Melbourne made the Grand Final.2021-09-1819 min
A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveJack WattsFormer #1 AFL draft pick Jack Watts opens up to talk about his career, the burden of expectations, the hard times at Melbourne, and his eventual move to Port Adelaide. Aired just before Melbourne played the Prelim in the 2021 finals series, Jack interviews with Demons beanie on, showing his allegiance to the club, and life after it. It's a great chat. 2021-09-0931 min
A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveJeff 'The Wizard' FarmerThe 'Wizz' as he was called, and yes we go into that, Jeff Farmer lit up the G, and grounds all over Australia with his silky skills. Post career, his conversations are nothing but hilarous and inspiring. In this episode former Melbourne and Fremantle superstar, Jeff Farmer joins Robbo live before the 2021 Melbourne Demon Finals campaign. The 'Wizz' reflects on taking hangers, Neil Daniher's coaching techniques, and Robbo's attempt to clothesline in a game against the Crows. 2021-09-0933 min
A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveShane WoewodinBrownlow medalist and former Melbourne and Collingwood AFL great, Shane Woewodin joins Robbo during the AFL Finals Series. Woey reflects on his early career, winning the brownlow, his move to Collingwood, and all sorts of onfield and offield shenanigans. Two great mates catching up for a bit of banter? What's not to love about this. 2021-09-0322 min
A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveDavid 'The Ox' SchwartzMedia identity and former AFL star David Schwartz joins Robbo Live, pre round 1 of the 2021 Finals. The 'Ox' chats through the early days of AFL life, whether his hair, and earring and driving a prelude was sensible, the merits of listening to his Mum, the hardworking Demon club members, and the prospects for the finals. There is rarely a dull moment when the Ox is behind the mike. 2021-09-0329 min
A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveStephen TingayRobbo chats to former AFL great Stephen Tingay. Tingay was an icon at Melbourne Football Club, but what many don't know is, the basic hardwork that went into building a stellar career. His hard nosed attitude to training, and playing, held him in high regard. In this conversation, Robbo chats with an old mate about living together, Melbourne's chances in the finals, and THAT photo. 2021-08-2719 min
A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo LiveDavid NeitzFormer Captain of the Melbourne Demons, and AFL great, David Neitz joins Russell Robertson just prior to the first final of the 2021 AFL final series. Wearing his Demon scalf Neeta hasn't lost any love for his club, and shares reflections of his early days, playing under Daniher, and taking too many goals from Robbo! Of course we joke, we laugh, this is Robbo Live. Enjoy. 2021-08-2621 min