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BackChat with Oleg Markov

09 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Oleg Markov reflects on his unlikely AFL journey. From growing up involved in athletics, to his stints at Richmond, Gold Coast and Collingw...

The Footy Interchange | Mihocek & Ginbey Injury updates, Mid-Season awards & Flagmantle momentum

09 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Hasleby and Adam Papalia go around the country to chat all things current in the AFL. Mid-season awards are handed out, Hase makes his premi...

Episode 285 - Tom Cole Joins, Ginbey Quad Tribute & Boners Let Down

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The boys take an emotional moment to pay tribute to The Boy's quad injury. Tom Cole joins the pod to talk about how easy it is being a forward, and Ha...

BACKCHAT BITES | England's approach to that famous '05 Ashes win

04 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Vaughan on England's approach in the famous '05 Ashes win and what he did as captain to respond after losing the first test.BackChat is record...

The Footy Interchange Exchange | Could be there be a 20th AFL team in WA?

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Could the 20th AFL license find it's way to WA's South-West? Should James Hird become Essendon's director of coaching rather than the head coach? How ...

BackChat with Michael Vaughan

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A different look this week as Kath Loughnan joins the BackChat team to interview Michael Vaughan! Athletes are remembered for their greatest moments. ...

Freo flag-bound, James Hird and the All-Australian team | The Footy Interchange

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Hasleby and Adam Papalia go around the country to chat all things current in the AFL. Freo's form, how Essendon should approach the new-hire of t...

Episode 284 - Book The Bus, WA Day & Bombers Basketcase

01 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The BackChat bus is ready to take Freo AND West Coast fans across the nullabor in September after a double WA win on the long weekend.Get your FLGMNTL...

The Footy Interchange Exchange | Will Essendon have the "sacked coach bounce?"

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Can the Bombers knock-off the Eagles following with the "sacked coach bounce?" Would Pendles have played more games if he played interstate? And who i...

BackChat with Luke McPharlin

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Luke McPharlin reflects on his career at Fremantle. From balancing football with a pharmacy degree, to the heartbreak of the 2013 Grand Fin...

BACKCHAT BITES | Fremantle's 2013 AFL Grand Final Loss

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Luke McPharlin reflects on the 2013 Grand Final and what it was like for Fremantle after the loss. The BackChat Podcast is served by Liquor Barons. Le...

The Footy Interchange | Brad Scott Sacked, Lions Struggle, Freo flag favourites?

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Hasleby and Adam Papalia go around the country to chat all things current in the AFL, The breaking news of Brad Scott's termination, and how it'l...

Essendon SACK Brad Scott | BREAKING BACKCHAT

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Essendon have SACKED Brad Scott... conveniently in the week before they play the Eagles!The BackChat Podcast is recorded out of BC Studios, built by g...

Episode 283 - Flagmantle Favourites, Boner Comeback & Records Tumble

25 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hammer is convinced North will NEVER let him down again after an incredible Boner comeback. Freo are officially flag favourites after a round which br...

The Footy Interchange Exchange | Coaching merry-go-round?

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Papalia and Paul Hasleby answer your questions! Will Carlton's coaching vacancy start a coaching merry-go-round? Where should Archer Reid play?Pa...

BackChat with Brayden Ainsworth

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Brayden Ainsworth talks life beyond football. Opening up about growing up overweight, chasing validation through sport, and the battle with...

Pendlebury's milestone, could West Coast ruin the party? | The Footy interchange

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Hasleby and Adam Papalia go around the country to chat all things current in the AFL. Pendlebury's milestone, how the Eagles could ruin the party...

BACKCHAT BITES | The coach EVERY team needs

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Brayden Ainsworth talks about how he's learning to improve himself, and what he thinks could've been done better in the AFL to offer support and guida...

Episode 282 - Eagle Time, Flaccid Boners & Pendles' Game

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Eagles are BACK and they might never lose again! Not so good for North as Hammer hates football again. The boys plan Pendles' record breaking game...

The Footy Interchange Exchange | How deep does Carlton cut?

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Papalia and Paul Hasleby answer your questions! Who do carlton purge? could we get a mid-season draft? Regional Round? And much more!Paywise - Pa...

BackChat with Mark Howard

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Howard has called some of the biggest moments in Australian sport, but before any of that, he was a backpacker with long blonde hair, asking Mich...

BACKCHAT BITES | Mark Howard's experience with Shane Warne

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Renowned broadcaster and podcaster Mark Howard talks with Will Schofield about the one question he'd ask Shane Warne if he had the chance too now, and...

The Footy Interchange | Voss resignation, How far do Carlton need to reset?

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Hasleby and Adam Papalia go around the country to chat all things current in the AFL. Voss' Resignation & where Carlton go from here, Wharfie...

Episode 281 - Wharfie Time, Bone Zone & Contract Calls

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are frothing over Thursday night’s wharfie and Hammer suggests some similar ideas for other clubs… The Eagles have some tough contract ca...

The Footy Interchange Exchange | Flag, Finals or Forked?!

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Papalia and Paul Hasleby answer your questions! Thoughts on ducking for free kicks? How do things get better for WCE? Do we need more umpire clar...

BackChat with Paul Hasleby

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Paul Hasleby sits down with Will Schofield to look back on one of the more remarkable careers to come out of Fremantle. Hase opens up about...

BACKCHAT | Paul Hasleby on the "Demolition Derby"

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Fremantle great Paul Hasleby talks to Will Schofield about the incredibly heated "Demolition Derby" of 2000, and how it was a "coming of age" for the ...

The Footy Interchange | West Coast Woes, flag favourites, The Showdown

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Hasleby and Adam Papalia break down West Coast’s ongoing struggles and what they really need to progress. Going around the country they chat pr...

Episode 280 - Flagmantle, Meat Trays & Feedback Whiteboards

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Another character-building win for the Dockers and they are right in flag contention. Not so much luck for the Eagles.. The boys look at which current...

Mundy v Pendlebury, New WA Team, Crows midfield struggles

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Haselby and Adam Papalia answer your questions! Should the 20th team be in the South West? Could David Mundy have matched Scott Pendlebury's reco...

BackChat with Margaret River Roasting Co. | Back Yourself

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Margaret River Roasting Co. founders James & Isaac share the raw journey of building a coffee business from the ground up. Navigating early setbac...

BACKCHAT BITES | Jordan Clark talks Alex Pearce and Josh Treacy

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jordan Clark talks to Will Schofield about the elite standards that Josh Treacy and Alex Pearce hold themselves to and how that's making the Dockers b...

The Footy Interchange | ARC anarchy, ANZAC Round and West Coast's Concerns

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Haselby and Adam Papalia go around the country to chat ANZAC round, more West Coast frustrations & the ARC disaster causing the AFL to backpe...

Episode 279 - Daylight Robbery, JBM Controversy & Eagles Smashed

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hammer is raging after the Boners were ROBBED... The AFL ARC and umpires are under fire and so is the JBM voting system. Where to next for West Coast ...

The Footy Interchange Exchange | Pies v Blues, what quality do WAFL players need?

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Haselby and Adam Papalia answer your questions! Was Pies v Blues the worst 3 quarters of footy ever? What are WAFL Players missing? Eagles mid-se...

BackChat with Jordan Clark

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh off winning the Glendinning-Allan Medal, Jordan Clark sits down with Will Schofield for a wide-ranging conversation on life, football, and findi...

Tribunal overhaul? Best player in the AFL & West Coast woes

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Does the AFL need an overhaul on the tribunal after that horrendous Zak Butters case? Who's better between Marcus Bontempelli and Isaac Heeney? What d...

Episode 278 - Footy Gripes, Grumpy Ross & More of The Boy

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The boys aren’t happy about a few fan habits at the footy.. But they’re still happier than Ross Lyon after another Saints loss. Hammer has a ragin...

DERBY SPECIAL | Previewing the Western Derby with Adam Papalia, Paul Hasleby & Will Schofield

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Can Harley Reid pull the Eagles to another Derby victory or are Fremantle just too good this year? Adam Papalia is joined by 200 gamer and 4x Glendinn...

BackChat with Gerard Whateley & Anthony Hudson

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Two of football's most iconic voices and ultimate broadcasting professionals join the pod! Gerard Whately and Anthony Hudson chat to Dan about their m...

The Footy Interchange | Gather Round, Butters to tribunal & Western Derby

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Back after Gather Round, Paps and Hase talk footy around the country. Should Adelaide lock-in Gather Round long-term? Butters' tribunal, Injuries for ...

Episode 277 - Gather Round Up, Exclusive Butters Audio & Dons Shock

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We have exclusive audio of what Zak Butters REALLY said to the umpire and it's quite confronting... Dan returns from Adelaide with a few good stories,...

The Footy Interchange Exchange | Who are the real contenders?

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Haselby and Adam Papalia answer your questions! Young and Frederick’s impact, and the debate around hands on players in marking contests and hi...

BackChat with Kim Keedle | Back Yourself

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Oscar Piastri’s former coach, Kim Keedle, gives us an insight into the high pressure environment of Formula 1, the stakes of the industry and the he...

The Footy Interchange | Sydney Dominating, West Coast Concerns & Gather Round Build-Up

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Paps and Haze go around the country in the lead up to Gather Round. Brisbane are back to their best, Sydney dominating, and West Coast’s heavy loss ...

BACKCHAT BITES | The harsh reality of F1 crashes

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kim Keedle talks through his experience of Romain Grosjean’s crash in what would be his final F1 race at the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix. Get your ...

Episode 276 - Big Boners, Big Fists & Big Eagles Loss | BackChat

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Hammer are at opposite ends of the emotional spectrum after that weekend. A ruckman delivers a HUGE fist and Hammer Ranks returns.The BackChat...

The Footy Interchange Exchange | Should WA teams be worried about TAS?

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Haselby and Adam Papalia answer your questions! Will the AFL change rules around speccy’s to avoid knees to the back of the head? Does Gold Coa...

BACKCHAT BITES | How a normal Aussie started Australia's first Sudoku team

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mick Colliss tells the story of how his failures to reach the top in rugby led to him stumbling upon the World Sudoku Championships, leading to him be...

BackChat with Mick Colliss

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mick Colliss chats about his many endeavours, writing and publishing poetry about legends like Phil Hughes and Shane Warne, public speaking...

The Footy Interchange | Freo's premiership creds, Eagles bright spots & Brad Scott's breaking point

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Papalia & Paul Hasleby discuss the lasso rule, where the Dockers sit amongst the premiership contenders, Brad Scott's standards at Essendon, ...

Episode 275 - Tribunal Exclusive, Medal Controversy & Dons Disaster | BackChat

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We have exclusive coverage of tonight’s tribunal hearing on Tristan Xerri… The boys are excited after Freo, Eagles and Boners wins. Hammer cops fe...

The Footy Interchange Exchange | Was extending Sean Darcy the right decision?

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Haselby and Adam Papalia answer your questions! Was extending Sean Darcy's contract the right decision? Who's better Jye Amiss or Sam Sturt? The ...

BackChat with Brandon Starcevich

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Brandon Starcevich talks through his journey from Brisbane’s rebuild to premiership success, the lessons from tough losses, and the reali...

BACKCHAT BITES | The reality of concussions in footy

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Brandon Starcevich opens up on the realities of concussions in footy and how differently they’re viewed by players, clubs and the league. He also ta...

Taunting troubles, Injury crisis & Eagles forward potential

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Papalia & Paul Hasleby talk the potential power of the West Coast Eagles forward line, Fremantle's list management, where Hayden Young should...

Episode 274 - Hammer’s Lost Bet, Taunting & The Smartest AFL Small Forwards

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Const joins Will Schofield and Sam Butler to chat best small forwards, WAFL players being good enough to play AFL and more. Plus Hamish Brayshaw j...

The Footy Interchange | Answering Your Questions

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Papalia and Paul Hasleby get together to chat all things footy around the country! GWS’s heavy loss, Gold Coast’s potential, Port Adelaide’...

BackChat with Zak Butters

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier in the year, we spoke to Zak Butters during the lead up to State of Origin. We chat sport growing up, playing at Port Adelaide, training under...

The Footy Interchange | AFL Injury Updates, Brisbanes alarm bells & Travel

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Papalia and Paul Hasleby get together to chat all things footy around the country! GWS’s heavy loss, Gold Coast’s potential, Port Adelaide’...

Episode 273 - Raging Boners, Marvellous Milan and Irish Luck

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hammer is pumped about North Melbourne (and his whiteboard), Milan Murdock is the Eagles' best player and are Freo having a sook?The BackChat Podcast ...

BackChat with Rory Lobb

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Chatting with Rory Lobb ahead of the State of Origin. What started the crazy hair, moving between clubs, getting pitched for recruitment & insight...

BACKCHAT BITES | The recruitment meeting behind closed doors

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rory Lobb talks about his experience going into a recruitment meeting with the West Coast Eagles before their 2018 Premiership win.The BackChat Podcas...

The Footy Interchange | Eagles Injuries, Freo’s test, morals and ethics

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Papalia and Paul Hasleby get together to chat all things footy around the country! Carlton’s morals and ethics, Eagles injuries, Freo’s first...

EP 272 - Footy's Back, Big Fists & Irish Baron

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The boys review the AFL Opening Round which included a big Sam Collins fist and a big Harris Andrews fist to the face... The Jack Buckley Medal back a...

BACKCHAT BITES | From undrafted to Fremantle's leading goalkicker

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Treacy has one of the best stories in the AFL. From dominating footy as a teenager, to going undrafted to becoming the leading goalkicker for the...

BackChat with Josh Treacy

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

BackChat Guest is back with a bang with Josh Treacy joining us for one of the most honest chats we’ve had in a while. From dominating senior footy a...

The Footy Interchange | Opening round, pre-season thoughts & early injuries

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Footy Interchange is back, Adam Papalia and Paul Hasleby get together to chat all things footy around the country! Pre-Season performance, thought...

Episode 271 - Boners Win, Massive Multis & Public Holidays

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hammer reveals why North are finals-bound, the boys show off their big barramundis, and predict how many wins each team will have this year.The BackCh...

Episode 270 - Pen pals, getting ripped & all time sprays

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hammer's got a massive update on Kazuyuki and the boys reveal their rigs after being on the protein for a week. Massive.The BackChat Podcast is served...

Episode 269 - Origin defenders, Ripped boners & milk

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking State of Origin, Nick Daicos, boners & Hammer's love for milk. It's a ripper!Thanks to our additional sponsors:Füll+ - Out no...

State of Origin with Zak Butters & Rory Lobb

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

BackChat guest is back with a bang for AFL Origin week! Schoey sits down with two stars from opposing states ahead of the big game. Rory Lobb talks th...

Episode 268 - State of Origin, AFL pickup lines & Heroes

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Valentines day coming up so we got the Baron in from Liquor Barons to give us his top 5 AFL related pickup lines and they are incredible. Plus State o...

Episode 267 - A huge special guest, big moments & Chuck Norris

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We have a HUGE special guest on today, we go through some of the biggest moments from the week, catch Schoey up on some goings on in social media and ...

BackChat Special Announcement

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In place of our usual Wednesday guest episodes, Dan & Schoey have a special announcement. Let us know who you would like to hear from this year vi...

Episode 266 - Greatest Australian Sporting Moments, Scorchers & THE BOY

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today the Perth Scorchers are your 2026 BBL champions, Harley Reid and Reuben Ginbey are looking incredible, Mason Cox has an interesting presence at ...

BACKCHAT BITES | The moment that changed everything

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy McKeown and Ryan Wilson from Whipper Snapper Distillery talk about the moment that changed everything for them.BackChat is powered by Paywise. R...

BackChat with Whisper Snapper Distillery

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week Schoey is joined by Jimmy and Ryan, the founders and general manager of Whipper Snapper Distillery in Perth. From starting in a garage to on...

Episode 265 - Bidets, AFL & 2026 Planning

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Schoey's used the best bidet in the world, the worst plane rules, planning our 2026 and that's probably it. What do you want to see from us?BackChat i...

BackChat with Carl Leembruggen | Back Yourself

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Carl Leembruggen, he's done almost everything you can do in hospitality, in Perth as well as around Australia, from running his own venues ...

BACKCHAT BITES | What would you tell your younger self?

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Carl Leembruggen reveals what he would tell his younger self, after gaining wisdom through his life experiences and the success he's seen thus far. Ba...

BC + FBC | The Ashes Series 2025 Review

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Damien Fleming, Jason Gillespie and Glenn McGrath reflect on the Ashes series and discuss the performance of Australia and England. BackChat is powere...

BACKCHAT OFFSEASON | Behind the scenes of Damien Fleming

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Finishing up the BackChat off season, Dan & Schoey reflect on their interview with a founding member of the Fast Blowing Cartel, Damien Fleming.Ba...

BC + FBC | Root and Head dominate day 2 of the SCG Test

04 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Damien Fleming & Jason Gillespie review Day 2 actions from the Sydney Test. Catch more of The Fast Bowling Cartel with Jason Gillespie, Glenn McGr...

BACKCHAT OFFSEASON | Behind the scenes of Eddie McGuire

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

continuing the BackChat off season for the end of the year, Dan & Schoey sit recall their experience with Australian Presenter and former presiden...

BC + FBC | 20 Wickets on Day 1

28 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Damien Fleming and Glenn McGrath dissect the chaos of Day 1 at the MCG. Catch more of The Fast Bowling Cartel with Jason Gillespie, Glenn McGrath and ...

BACKCHAT OFFSEASON | Behind the scenes of Bryce Cotton

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As we start the BackChat off season for the end of the year, Dan & Schoey sit down and remember some of the great interview moments we've had in p...

BC + FBC | Australia take a 3-0 lead in The Ashes

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

England make it closer than we expected but Australia do enough to take a 3-0 lead in The Ashes. Join Glenn McGrath and Damien Fleming as they break i...

Hammer's Happy Hour Ep. 55 - Last episode ever

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our last ever episode of The Locked In podcast. We look back on our favourite moments and wrap up our journey.BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded...

BackChat with Rebecca Const | Back Yourself

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Rebecca Const, founder of Fox and Rabbit, one of Australia's biggest commercial florists. Bec has built this business from the ground up. W...

Episode 264 - Top 10 Moments of 2025

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We take a look back at our top 10 moments of 2025.BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See...

Hammer's Happy Hour Ep. 54 - Hammer's Deadliest Catch, Yes-yes's & Quiz Masters

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We tell stories of growing up fish fishing together, give a biggest yes-yes's and do some quizzes.BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat...

BackChat with Shelter Brewing Co | Back Yourself

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the show, Zeb Packard-Hair and Jason Credaro, Co-Founders of Shelter Brewing Co. Right here in Western Australia, one of Australia’s bi...

BACKCHAT BITES | The trick to family and business success

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 263 - Ashes, Quizzes & Everything else

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

2nd Ashes test done and Australia take a 2-0 lead over England despite a great century from Joe Root. Jofra Archer had some words for Steve Smith in t...

Hammer's Happy Hour Ep. 53 - First date heroics & Christmas parties

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hammer's Christmas Party is today and he's coming in HOT. Plus he was wrong about Joe Root not making a century in Australia. Plenty to happen.BackCha...

BackChat with Jason Gillespie

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Gillespie joins us on the podcast this week. One of Australia’s great fast bowlers and a core member of the Fast Bowling Cartel, Dizzy talks t...

BACKCHAT BITES | The birth of the Fast Bowling Cartel

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Gillespie reflects on the birth of the Fast Bowling Cartel, the antics they would get up to, and the lasting effects it's had on Australian Cric...

Episode 262 - Hammer & Dan go head to head

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

2nd Ashes test coming up. F1 is getting interesting. North Melbourne just won another flag in the AFLW. Things are good. Let's talk.BackChat is powere...

Hammer's Happy Hour Ep. 52 - Things that aren't illegal that should be

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We made a list of things that should be illegal that aren't and we are MAD. GOD WE'RE ANGRY.BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studi...