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Episode 209 - The NEW AFL Rule Changes

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is this going to be good? What should the AFL really be changing?BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hoste...

Hammer's Happy Hour Episode 1 - Has Yamauki been found??

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The search for Yamauki has been a rollercoaster ride... Have we finally found him?BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built b...

EMERGENCY PODCAST | North Melbourne Sell 2x Home Games

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Oh boy... Looking good for WA's South West!BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

BackChat with Aaron Naughton

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rockingham local and Western Bulldogs forward, Aaron Naughton joins the boys to talk getting a $2000 fine for striking Schoey, transitioning from a de...

BACKCHAT BITES | Aaron Naughton vs Will Schofield

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron Naughton gets done for striking BackChat's very own Will Schofield. What happened?BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios b...

Episode 208 - Statue Chat and Hammers last day in Japan

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Has Hammer found Tamagotchi? Yamalupe? Sukaamshi? Tamayuki? Let's find out... plus who deserves a statue in Australia? BackChat is powered by Paywise....

Episode 207 - Isaac Smith LIVE IN PERTH

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Isaac Smith tells us what he's been up to since retirement, and his way too early predictions for the 2025 AFL Season. Hammer has the biggest update f...

BackChat with Mason Redman

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Red Dog, or Horse (for his big doodle), joins the boys to tell us his best Woosha stories, being a dour backman, the advice that changed his career an...

BACKCHAT BITES | 1v1 with John Worsfold

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mason Redman went one on one with John Worsfold in his first year at the Essendon Football Club. Full episode out Fridays!BackChat is powered by Paywi...

Episode 206 - Naming West Coast and Fremantle's Best 22 for 2025

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hamish Brayshaw live from Japan & Will Schofield and Dan Const put in their thoughts on the West Coast Eagles and Fremantle Dockers best 22 in 202...

Episode 205 - We're going to Japan

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hammer leaves Perth to go on a journey to find his long lost pen pal, and the boys figure out why they are superior to one anotherBackChat is powered ...

EMERGENCY PODCAST | Shai Bolton's coming home

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Backchat with Mike Sheahan

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Sheahan, Australian footy journalist, chief AFL writer at the Herald Sun, the man behind the top 50 AFL players list, host of Open Mike and much ...

BACKCHAT BITES | Open Mike - Truth behind the Mark Jackson Interview Revealed

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Sheahan tells us what happened behind the scenes of the Mark Jackson interview in this bite from our full interview.BackChat is powered by Paywis...

EMERGENCY PODCAST | Pick 3 for who???

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Make it make sense...BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Episode 204 - Answering all AFL trade questions

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're getting in an AFL trade expert to answer all of our (and your) questions, so get them in!BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat St...

Episode 203 - Hamish Brayshaw EXPLODES!

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hamish is going live and rogue, and we have no clue what is about to happen. Send thoughts and prayers.BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at Bac...

Backchat with Brad Hodge

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brad Hodge, Australian cricket legend and member of the winning Australian 2007 Cricket World Cup team joins Will Schofield and Dan Const on BackChat ...

BACKCHAT BITES | The truth about playing in the Indian Premier League...

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brad Hodge tells us what it was like to play cricket in the early days of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and what it was like to play under Shah Rukh...

Episode 202 - Trade Period OPEN

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The AFL trade period has officially opened and the rumours are flying. Come join Hamish Brayshaw and Dan Const as they break it all down! BackChat is ...

Episode 201 - Hammers Hour of Power: AFL News & Ranking the best bald AFL players

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hamish Brayshaw all alone on the pod... Come join him, keep him company and ask him anything! BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Stu...

BackChat with Jake Waterman

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jake "the Snake" Waterman jumps on the pod and gives us some incredible stories like being the last pick in the draft while channel 9 waited, being dr...

BACKCHAT BITES | Jake Watermans battle with ulcerative colitis and 2024 comeback season

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last year Jake Waterman was almost forced to consider retirement after dealing with ulcerative colitis, an auto-immune condition which causes inflamma...

Episode 200 - EMERGENCY PODCAST: West Coast Appoint New Head Coach

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

West Coast have appointed a new coach, Liam Baker's nominated West Coast as his preferred destination and we come to you Live from Grand Final day as ...

Episoe 199 - AFL Grand Final preview, Alex Witherden predictions & Hamish Brayshaw from Thailand

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Swans vs Lions. Tomorrow. Who are we picking? Who's winning the Norm Smith? Come join us and find out!BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at Back...

BackChat with Will Schofield

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

BackChats very own, Will Schofield, takes the hot seat with Sam Butler and Dan Const to talk footy drafts, finals losses, personal losses, becoming a ...

BACKCHAT BITES | How West Coast turned the 2010 wooden spoon into the 2011 Finals

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Will Schofield talks about what the West Coast Eagles did differently from 2010 to 2011 and goes deep in to the separation between the leadership grou...

Episode 198 - The Real Night of Nights (Jack Buckley Medal)

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Will and Dan prepare for the biggest night of the AFL year, the Jack Buckley Medal. Hear from 2000 Brownlow Medalist, Shane Woewodin as he shares what...

Episode 197 - Shannon Hurn Returns to West Coast, AFL Prelims & WAFL Grand Final

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Who's making their way to the Grand Final? Can Hammer and East Perth win the flag in the WAFL? What does Jack Darling's medical at North Melbourne act...

BackChat with Dermott Brereton

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A perpetual student of the game, Dermott Brereton is a five time premiership player, analyst, commentator and general icon of Australian Rules. Dan an...

BACKCHAT BITES | The Era of Tough AFL

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dermott Brereton talks to us about the different eras of AFL.BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on...

Episode 196 - Dramatic Semi Finals, Charlie Thomas Interview & more!

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We say goodbye to two of our favourite things; Hokball and the GWS Giants. What a round of footy!BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat ...

Episode 195 - Josh Kennedy LIVE & a Semi-Final preview

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Kennedy joins us live on the podcast, we break down a few rumours floating around the AFL and a Semi-Finals preview.BackChat is powered by Paywis...

BackChat with Mitch McGovern

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Former Adelaide Crows forward and current Carlton backman, Mitch McGovern, sits down with Will Schofield and Dan Const to talk the turbulent Crows dur...

BACKCHAT BITES | Kicking (and missing) goals after the Siren

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A snippet from our interview with current Carlton and former Adelaide Crows player, Mitch McGovern.BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackCha...

Episode 194 - Chris Masten Returns & Hamish Brayshaw LIVE from the Sandover Medal

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hamish Brayshaw joins us as he heads to the Sandover Medal and Chris Masten takes his spot on the couch. Plus we discuss how the first week of AFL Fin...

Episode 193 - Hawthorn v Bulldogs Preview & Mitch Cleary Carlton Updates

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Previewing the Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs game, making our final predictions after Geelong turned the Power off and Mitch Cleary joins us live to tal...

BackChat with Adam Simpson - Part 2

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Weeks after mutually parting ways with the West Coast Eagles, shinboners legend and 2018 premiership coach Adam Simpson sat down with Schoey and Dan t...

BACKCHAT BITES | Learning from Dennis Pagan

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of Adam Simpson interview out Wednesday!BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Episode 192 - Ben Brown Interview & Injury Updates with Steve Gravina

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Brown joins us to chat his retirement, playing on Schoey & the Christian Petracca debacle, PLUS Steve Gravina from Front Runner Performance ju...

Episode 191 - All-Australian Team Selected and Tom Morris LIVE

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The All-Australian team has been selected and there's a few missing that we thought would be locks... Also a couple of West Aussies in there and Tom M...

BackChat with Adam Simpson - Part 1

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Weeks after mutually parting ways with the West Coast Eagles, shinboners legend and 2018 premiership coach Adam Simpson sat down with Schoey and Dan t...

BACKCHAT BITES | How West Coast Handled the Head Coach Applications

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A snippet from our exclusive Adam Simpson interview! Full interview out Wednesdays!BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built ...

Episode 190 - Live with Kath Loughnan, figuring out what went wrong this year

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are we just an absolute disgrace over here in Western Australia? Kath Loughnan reveals what it's really like to work with Matthew Pavlich and Will Sch...

Episode 189 - Live with Chris Masten & How can Fremantle beat Port?

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Masten jumps on the podcast before the final round of regular season AFL.BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by g...

BackChat with Daisy Pearce

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daisy Pearce is a pioneer of the AFLW, former media commentator, assistant coach and current coach of the West Coast Eagles AFLW team and she joins th...

BACKCHAT BITES | The AFL Hall of Fame

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daisy Pearce has a few things to say on the AFL Hall of Fame.BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on...

Episode 188 - Is WA just bad at football?

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Maybe we should just cut WA out of the AFL and be done with it... ffs.BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. ...

Episode 187 - Hello Sport and UFC 305

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The boys from Hello Sport join the podcast ahead of UFC 305 this Sunday in Perth.BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by...

BackChat with Alana King

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Allrounder Alana King is a superstar of the Australian domestic, franchise and international cricketing world. The Perth Scorcher sat down with Schoey...

BACKCHAT BITES | Learning from the King of Spin, Shane Warne

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alana King talks about learning from Shane Warne and the one thing he told her that has shaped her into the cricketer she is today.BackChat is powered...

Episode 186 - What is happening with all of these injuries?

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Carlton have been decimated by injuries, meanwhile Freo are officially on the verge of missing finals...BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at Ba...

Episode 185 - AFL's best 22 Under 22

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The boys pick their best 22 under 22 and we find out once and for all if Will Schofield truly hates the West Coast Eagles.BackChat is powered by Paywi...

Path to Paris with Lauren Mitchell

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren Mitchell made history in 2010 when she became Australia’s first female world gymnastics champion, and that was only the beginning of history ...

BACKCHAT BITES | The Russian Mentality of Gymnastics Coaching

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Russian gymnastics coaches were known for being incredibly strict in their coaching style and with the fall of the Soviet Union sending them all over ...

Episode 184 - How do the Dockers become a finals winning team?

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

These last 3 games of the AFL season will be pivotal in how deep the Fremantle Dockers can go into September... BackChat is powered by Paywise. Record...

Path to Paris with Nina Kennedy

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Current Australian record holder, reigning Commonwealth Games, World, and Diamond League champion, and most importantly, unreal human Nina Kennedy. Af...

BACKCHAT BITES | Receiving hate for sharing a gold medal with Katie Moon

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nina Kennedy explains how she felt when deciding to share the Gold medal with American pole vaulter Katie Moone and the fallout from that decision.Bac...

Episode 183 - Inside Information on WA trades

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Daniels gives us the latest updates on the recent trade speculation surrounding WA.BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios b...

Path to Paris with Kurtis Marschall

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After a major ankle injury in April, it is a minor miracle that Kurtis Marschall is back jumping (let alone absolutely soaring) ahead of his third Oly...

BACKCHAT BITES | The Inspirational Golden Locks of Steve Hooker

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kurtis Marschall talks about his experience with Steve Hooker and how he has influenced him in his journey as a pole vaulter to the Paris 2024 Olympic...

Path to Paris with Iona Anderson

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark our words, Iona Anderson is one to watch. After making her senior debut just a few months ago and snatching silver, the rising star is swimming ...

Episode 182 - Who won the Western Derby FIGHT? Tom from Hello Sport joins the pod

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thousands of dollars of fines were handed out at the Western Derby, meanwhile the Aussies are almost leading the Olympics medal tally. BackChat is pow...

BACKCHAT BITES | Feeling like you belong, dealing with nerves & emotions during competition

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Western Australia's young swim star, Iona Anderson, talks about how she deals with nerves and emotions during a competition and why they help her do b...

Path to Paris with Sally Pearson

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australian athletics gold-medallist Sally Pearson weighs in on our current crop of athletes, and the future of athletic success in Australia.BackChat ...

BACKCHAT BITES | Australia's Future Gold Medallists

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sally Pearson thinks the future of Australian Athletics is very strong and there's a lot of potential to come away with gold medals at the 2024 Paris ...

Path to Paris with Eddie Ockenden

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Kookaburras have been chasing another Olympic Gold medal since the 2004 Olympic Games, but five-time Olympian Eddie Ockenden thinks this is the ye...

BACKCHAT BITES | Is this Australian Men's Hockey's best chance at a Gold Medal?

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Five-time Olympian Eddie Ockenden thinks the Kookaburra's are in shape for a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.BackChat is powered by Paywise...

Episode 180 - Who will be West Coast's head coach? Hawthorn are exciting & Dockers top 4 run...

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

HOK. Hawthorn make a huge statement over Collingwood. The Dockers destroy Melbourne. The Eagles are having a hard time. Hammers got a massive fine &am...

Episode 179 - Sean Darcy on Freo's flight from Tassie, the lack of clarity & chicken wing tackles

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Darcy's on the pod today to give us the proper breakdown of what happened on that flight home from Tasmania, how confusing the AFL is at the mome...

Path to Paris with Anna Meares

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's Chef de Mission Anna Meares frankly needs little introduction - a household name if we ever heard one. Two-time Olympic gold medallist and...

BACKCHAT BITES | The Gold Medal rivalry: Meares vs Pendleton

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anna Meares talks about the rivalry she had with Great Britain cyclist Victoria Pendleton. Full interview out Wednesdays.BackChat is powered by Paywis...

Episode 178 - Hamish Brayshaw is taking over BackChat, Eagles lose, Dockers win

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We don't know what's happening... Schoey's not far off being a corpse, Dan's away and Hammer's running the show.BackChat is powered by Paywise. Record...

Jeremy McGovern is our best mate

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

He drove all the way across the Nullabor with a broken rib and a punctured lung just to talk to us (and farewell Adam Simpson)...BackChat is powered b...

Episode 177 - Jeremy McGovern on Adam Simpson & old Poo Hands Brayshaw

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hammer and Schoey trawl through the aftermath of a big ol week in West Australian footy before being joined by a banged up Gov.BackChat is powered by ...

Path to Paris with Rechelle Hawkes

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

8-years as captain for the Hockeyroos and the second ever female to win three Olympic Gold medals - Rechelle Hawkes has quite the story. Hear how Rech...

BACKCHAT BITES | Australia's gold medal plan for the Seoul Olympics...

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

At the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, Australia's Field Hockey team had a master plan in place to make sure everyone on the team received a gold medal.Full...

Jack Buckley is our best mate

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

He's the reigning and inaugural Jack Buckley Medalist and one of the best blokes of all time. It's Jack Buckley. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recor...

Episode 176 - Is something BIG about to happen at West Coast?

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Will decisions be made about the future of the West Coast Eagles, and what should fans expect moving forward. PLUS hear from the reigning Jack Buckley...

Griffin Logue is our best mate

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Griffin Logue is so close to returning to footy after an ACL injury which has held him out for 12 months.BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at B...

Episode 175 - Big news at the West Coast Eagles?

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of our favourite backmen in the land update us on his footy return and we try to figure out wtf is going on at the West Coast EaglesBackChat is po...

Path to Paris with Allana Slater

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

She broke the glass ceiling in gymnastics time and time again, led Australia to their first ever World Championships medal and will go down in history...

BACKCHAT BITES | Allana Slater's Iconic Wink: The Magic of Her Floor Routine

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

She WINKED at the judges mid-routine. Why Allana Slater pushed the boundaries in women's gymnastics...Full guest episodes available on Wednesdays!Back...

Episode 174 - Freo are legit + West Coast Eagles in SHAMBLES

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Fremantle Dockers are coming off one of their best wins in years, while West Coast put up one of their worst losses.BackChat is powered by Paywise...

Episode 173 - James Sicily, Victorian bias & more big news

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Captain of Hawthorn James Sicily joins us on the podcast today and we cover some more big news of the week before the footy this weekend.BackChat is p...

Path to Paris with Matthew Wearn

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Wearn has his sails set on defending his Olympic crown - can he do it? He sits down with Mark Foreman to talk sailing strategy, coming back from ...

BACKCHAT BITES | Tattooing a bad performance...

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's most successful sailor Matt Wearn won gold at the Tokyo Olympics, but instead of the traditional tattoo he decided to permanently etch his...

Episode 172 - Oscar Allen live, staging for free-kicks and just how good are Sydney?

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Eagles skipper joins us live after his first game back against the Bombers. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by ...

Episode 171 - Sam Collins live, Player payments & we hate the byes.

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Monument Sam Collins joins the boys this week and we go over all the pressing footy issues in AFL land. Plus the quiz is back, Hammer Ranks and Ba...

Path to Paris with Jamie Dwyer

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's greatest ever hockey player joins Mark Foreman to talk about securing the Kookaburra's only Olympic gold medal, creating elite culture wit...

BACKCHAT BITES | The Greatest Moment in Australian Hockey

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Before 2004, the Kookaburras had never won an Olympic Gold medal. That was before Jamie Dwyer made history, with a golden goal in extra time at the At...

Path to Paris: Interviewing Olympic Athletes past and present

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Introducing Path to Paris - our new mini-series hosted by commentary royalty Mark Foreman, all about Australian Olympians on their Path to Paris 20...

Episode 170 - Merrick Watts breaks down how tf the Pies just won, and what's the deal with Freo?

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Collingwood Magpies just came back from one of the biggest margin's ever. Comedian, and avid pies man Merrick Watts, joins the show to try and fig...

Episode 169 - Gun Bulldogs defender live, BackChat quiz and Dusty memories

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

James O'Donnell. We are claiming him now as a future Jack Buckley medalist. We spoke to the gun Doggies defender about his wild story to the AFL and t...

BackChat with Brad Johnson

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Smiling assassin. One of the most beloved figures to ever play our game, and wow could he seriously play. With over 550 goals and 6 All Australian...

BACKCHAT BITES | Australian football's version of getting posterized

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's like getting dunked on, but much, much worse. Australian football legend Brad Johnson speaks to BackChat about the time Gary Moorcroft took the g...

Episode 168 - Dean Margetts live, Kings Birthday clash review and an emergency Hammer Ranks.

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After a controversial weekend of key umpiring decisions, we asked our guy Dean Margetts to come in and help explain some of the calls. Hammer is fired...

Episode 167 - Dougal Howard, Live Q&A with Will Schofield and AFL injury update.

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With Dan in Bali and Hammer having to leave to training, we thought this was a good opportunity for you to pick Schoeys brain about anything. Be sure ...

BackChat with Cam Burgess

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An up-and-coming Socceroo joins the boys on the podcast this week. Cam Burgess has had an incredible journey, from Scotland to Perth to representing A...

BACKCHAT BITES | Ipswich Town get promoted to the Premier League

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Defender Cam Burgess has seen Ipswich Town go from League One up to the Premier League. He chat's to BackChat about the wild scenes when the whistle b...