Hump Day with Swanny & Friends
Episodes
Final Transmission (Maybe…)
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Final Transmission (Maybe…):After seven years, 431 episodes, a global pandemic, a post-mail tampon, a Hall of Fame nod, and far too many boat party ...
Guest Friend - Simon Marshall
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bulletproof Bets, Benders & Being a Jockey. While Swanny eventually drops in (fresh off another racing-week bender), Sam and Ralph hold the fort w...
Guest Friend - Tony Jones
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Winking at Royals & Surviving Cream Pies – with Tony JonesIt’s hump day and Channel Nine’s Tony Jones joins Swanny, Samantha & Ralphy fo...
Guest Friend - Brad Lloyd
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Williamstown premiership glory to managing Freo's list and fielding firestorms at Carlton, Brad Lloyd joins Swanny, Samantha & Ralph to unpac...
Someone has to police the mud
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Swanny’s back—and so are the rants. From North Melbourne memberships and golf course journalism to Netflix algorithms and brat behaviour, the crew...
Guest Friend - Michael Christian
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Follow & support us where you can, hit subscribe and share the pod with a mate.Podcast : @swannyandfriendsDane: @danes84Samantha @samantharichesRa...
Is it worth the lollipop?
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it worth the lollipop? Fresh off Grand Final week, Swanny, Samantha and Ralph check in before heading west for charity gigs, Kalgoorlie cups, and t...
Dane took it well
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We had a bit of time up our sleeve wondering if Strauchanie was going to turn up - He was a late out so we amused our selves as we always do with a bi...
Guest Friend - Peter Helliar
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We booked Strauchanie for this week but he ghosted us so we call Pete in as a ring in...Just as we were packing up...Guess who found a car park and sw...
Guest Friend - Mark Williams
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks guest - Mark Choco WilliamsPodcast : @swannyandfriendsDane: @danes84Samantha @samantharichesRalphy: Race Track RalphyGuest Friend: Mark Cho...
Wisdom chases you
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week has it all, the usual take the piss out of Sam, coupled with some footy chat, some listener questions and at the end, if you're still there ...
Guest Friend - Jess Webster
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Triple M sports broadcaster Jess Webster jumps behind the mic this week to join Swanny & Friends – and brings a touch of professionalism we’re...
Maths Science - Finals week 1
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Maths Science: Finals Week 1 It’s Finals footy and the chaos is real – especially inside Dane Swan’s phone. This week, we unpack Swanny’s refu...
The return of The Librarian
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Return of the Librarian – Lord Heath ShawHe’s back—and louder than ever. The one and only Heath Shaw returns to the studio for an unfiltered...
Bonus round of Listener questions
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a midweek bonus ep and the crew dive into your listener questions! Swanny talks charity games, legends footy and where his faith sits with the ...
Round 24 (+1) Maths Science for 2025
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Round 24.5 is here (yes, really) and the crew are back to make sense of it all. From the “bonus” midweek Gold Coast clash to finals spots on the l...
Bonus episode - Hawaiian listener questions
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bonus Episode because we stared recording and then our guest rocked up & we thought you'd like to hear from the Tsunami survivor - She's back and ...
Guest Friend - Tony Shaw
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This one felt like being at an aussie backyard BBQ, candid, a bit of mayo and full belly laughsEnjoy our chat with Premiership Captain - Tony ShawFoll...
Maths Science Round 23 - AFL Season 2025
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's Maths Science with Sam and Shawy! Few extra people squeezed in the room giving their two bob! Follow & support us everywhere, and subscribe t...
Maths Science Round 22 (2025)
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Maths Science today, and at this stage of the season with teams resting players sometimes in preparation for finals, other teams who are out of the ru...
Is Dane Applying for the Vacant Dees Coaching Gig? And why a Pies Win will Anchor His Multi this weekend.
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bit of random chat to kick off the show about Sams honeymoon, and surviving the tsunami, and Dane is excited* (*he may not be) about going to the Mons...
Jobe returns. From Fat Shaming to Peppa Pig.
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jobe Watson is back, Samantha is not. Rude frankly.Dane, Jobe and Ralphy discuss when players start booking the end of season trips, the Bo...
Maths Science Round 21 (2025)
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aaaannnd, we're back. Well two of the gang of three anyway. Today is Maths Science where we try to rinse the bookies and pick some solid bets, or in D...
“Is it for the love of the game?" + Maths Science
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it for the love of the game?This week, Dane, Samantha and Ralph tackle the age-old question: are the players still driven by pure love of the game,...
Round 18 Maths Science for 2025
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Follow & support us elsewherePodcast : @swannyandfriendsDane: @danes84Samantha @samantharichesRalphy: Race Track RalphyGamblers Helpline: 1800 858...
Guest Friend - Matt Hill
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is he the horseracing calling GOAT? The great Matt Hill now smashing it in the AFL too was kind enough to join us as this week's Friend.Guest Friend -...
Round 17 Maths Science for 2025
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Follow & support us elsewherePodcast : @swannyandfriendsDane: @danes84Samantha @samantharichesRalphy: Year Round CarnivalGamblers Helpline: 1800 8...
Round 16 Maths Science for 2025
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Follow & support us elsewherePodcast : @swannyandfriendsDane: @danes84Samantha @samantharichesRalphy: Year Round CarnivalGamblers Helpline: 1800 8...
Guest Friend - Ben Dixon
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tacos, Tackles & the Jack Newton ClassicBenny Dixon drops in for a chat and quickly proves he’s as sharp off-field as he was on it—just maybe ...
Round 15 Maths Science for 2025
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Internet Woes, Juddy Gigs & Footy From Bumf* Nowhere** Dane's off-grid and barely online, Ralph's dodging fashion critiques at functions, and Sam’...
How do you live your life?!
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How Do You Live Your Life?It’s a post-hens haze for Sam, and the question on everyone’s lips is: how does Dane Swan survive this lifestyle weekly?...
Round 14 Maths Science for 2025
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Math Science, War Machines & Shaky Lines It’s Round 14 and the crew is back with a vengeance—swapping multis, mocking lines, and doing their a...
"School is for losers"
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It is fairly obvious that Samantha does not share the same feelings about the show title this week.Follow & support us elsewherePodcast : @swannya...
Round 13 Maths Science for 2025
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Round 13 Maths Science for 2025Follow & support us elsewherePodcast : @swannyandfriendsDane: @danes84Samantha @samantharichesRalphy: Year Round Ca...
Guest Friend - Luke Ball
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guest Friend – Luke BallThis week, Samantha, Dane and Ralph are joined by premiership Pie and former AFLPA president Luke Ball for a cracking episod...
Round 12 Maths Science for 2025
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Round 12 Maths Science for 2025As always, If you are having a gamble over the weekend, please gamble responsibly.Follow & support us elsewherePodc...
There was a sink
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There Was a Sink, a Unicorn & a Whole Lotta SmutDane’s dialling in from bed in Perth, Sam’s apologising (again) as the lads tiptoe the blurry ...
Round 11 Maths Science for 2025
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hungry Unicorns, Hairy Lines & Maths Science MayhemRound 11 kicks off with Sam apologising for the lads dragging chaos from this week’s other wi...
Round 10 Maths Science for 2025
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Round 10 and the gang’s got the calculators out—sort of—as Sir Doug Nicholls Round meets Math Science. Ralph’s flying to Brisbane to wi...
She Took Responsibility... Then Blamed the Umpires
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
She Took Responsibility... Then Blamed the UmpiresThis week the crew is scattered across the country but united in chaos. Dane’s torching his multi ...
The only thing I'd threaten is a good time!
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Only Thing I’d Threaten Is a Good TimeThis week, the lads cover everything from NFL quarterbacks and Twistie sandwiches to Ballarat hecklers and...
Round 9 Maths Science for 2025
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Round 9: Maths Science for 2025 Dane’s tipping confidence is shaky, Ralphie’s backing underdogs, and Sam’s just trying to stay upright around ho...
Guest Friend - Michael Roberts
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guest, Friend... Michael RobertsAhead of Spud’s Game, the boys catch up with AFL great and media mainstay Michael Roberts for a heartfelt and hilari...
Round 8 Maths Science for 2025
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Round 8: Maths, Science for 2025Dane’s body made it to the studio—his mind, however, might still be courtside at the NBA. This week, the boys tack...
From that day forward
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From That Day Forward, I Decided I’d Never Have Another Penis Inside MeDon’t let the title fool you—this one’s more full-strength footy banter...
Guest Friend - Gary Ayres
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guest, Friend... Gary AyresWith Swanny off on very important business (most likely crafting the perfect last-minute excuse from the porcelain throne),...
Round 6 Maths Science for 2025
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Easter long weekend ahead and It's round 6, the ladder... is starting to settle. A lovely spread of games from Thursday to Monday and we unpack them a...
This is a non-heroin flight, ladies and gentlemen
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Swanny & Friends, we had a very special guest lined up… or so we thought. While their seat remained suspiciously vacant, the show w...
Math Science meets Salmon Facials
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the gang gathers 'round (online!) for Round 5 of the AFL—and things get weird quick. Sam’s rocking eye masks, Ralphy’s tipping like a...
It's weird to be best friends with everyone
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are online as kids have germs and therefore, inevitably so will their parents but we cannot survive with out Samantha, we have proven this time and...
Round 4 Maths Science for 2025
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mostly Maths Science with a little Dane rant and more bowel movement chat that is completely unnecessary, but so is most things we chat about. Please ...
Why aren't they called baby grapes?
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well as Samantha returns to form after a few weeks of "sleep rehab", she even brought a segment to the table...about time she started doing something ...
Round 3 Maths Science for 2025
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A few pick-ems in this weeks draw and whilst Dane may not have known Penguins are birds, he certainly knows his footy. So tune in for a break down of ...
Maths Science - Round 2 - AFL Season 2025
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's round 2 of the AFL premiership season and despite some questionable attempts football games over the last few rounds, we seemed to see them prett...
"I dont have to watch shows about gardening"
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome back Samantha, to your own podcast, thanks for bringing some kind of audio know-how.This week was one of Samantha's favourite chats,...
Guest Friend - Dyson Heppell
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks guest is the formidable & inspiring Dyson Turner-Heppell.We chat through his journey from Footballer to Fashion designer and the bucket...
Nick Daicos: End of an era + Maths Science
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Packed a lot in to this one! With Samantha away, we did our best to bring you as many answers to listener questions and unpacked the footy news of the...
Guest Friend - Sarah Hosking & Season preview
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Pod we are joined by the self-proclaimed funny twin, who will be back on your airwaves on Triple M and having a kick again in season ...
"You do Summery things in the Summer"
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As week 0 is slowly drifting towards having that many games we had to fill the front end with some nonsensical chat and wonderful listener questions! ...
Bring XXXX? Don't come again
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We had a little time before our guest arrived this week so we thought we'd turn on the mics and tackle the big issues...like bringing XXXX to a party ...
Guest Friend - Xander McGuire
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's our first second generation guest and the setting was fitting. Recording out of the Collingwood boardroom, child actor turned Journo, Xander McGu...
“Taylor Swift: They only boo the good ones”
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We doubled the number of Westmeadows North Melbourne members with Kangas legend Corey McKernan returning. Bit of a Superbowl wrap including the perfor...
Dane responds to Kane
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Well hard hitting Kane Cornes recently had his say on Dane, suggesting his preparation and professionalism possibly cost him a longer career. This ...
Guest Friend - Billy Brownless
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well, this one was almost more laughs than stories, but Bill has many stories!We reminisced about The Wheel, and when Bill & Barry owned a Sandwic...
Is that why the footy show hasn’t called me?
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well, it didn't take long for Samantha to remember why she loves us so much, she even said she missed us! Must be the witty, intelligent, mature conve...
Bonus! 10 mins of Listener questions
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the title suggests, here is a little something you weren't expecting, you asked and we answered! Follow & support us elsewherePodcast : @swanny...
Guest friend - Jack Heverin
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s face it, not many ppl are busier than Dane, but after a summer of travelling around the country calling cricket for Triple M, and hoops for th...
Guest Friend - Adam Peacock
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
And were back! In your ear holes for another season... somehow!This week the wonderful journo and author, Adam Peacock joins us before heading off to ...
One day a week qualifies for a Xmas party!
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1: Proudly produced by you the listener! Your questions and queries give us a lot to discuss! is it important? Probably not to the plain folk but...
Guest Friend - Ruby Schleicher
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha had to yet again, pay the bills and got a real job so we filled her seat with another Collingwood Champ!Enjoy our chat with Ruby SchleicherFo...
2010 reunion review & listener questions
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We had a heap of listener questions to get through plus we needed to unpack the 2010 reunion, so get this in your ear holes for free!Yes, Dane's mic w...
Guest friend returns: Damien Fleming
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As cricket season kicks off, one of the greatest yarn spinners to ever do the circuit joins us again!He talks through some emotional Sam and the Fatma...
Guest Friend - Titus O'Reily
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Samantha stayed to do her thing, so you can mostly (when Ralphy sits on the mic) hear all of us! Which, is a wonderful thing as this week's...
Not a pool cleaner, nor a ruckman
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode was simply too good to throw away. Samantha set us up then went off to work, some of us have real jobs. After she hit go, Ralphy's ...
Dane and Dusty - Last Crack
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well it seems you missed us because the listener questions were bountiful! ...and mostly inappropriate as always but, every one deserves to be heard. ...
Guest Friend returns - Tom Morris
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
And he returns! This week on the pod, not only are we all back in the same room, but guest friend Tom Morris joins us to chat about how the footy medi...
Dan finishing what he started
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thankfully, despite there being no footy on the men's calendar, the stars of the show still front up to give us nonsense to talk about!All the hot top...
Guest Friend - Daniel Moor
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Racing season upon us we thought we'd get in one of the Aussie jockey's that has done/seen/been/ridden them all. Fresh of his ride in Singapore w...
North stung me again
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At time of recording the "absolutely disgraceful skit" from the GWS boys was not yet uncovered...though unsurprisingly it would seem our opinioins wou...
Will Clarry swipe right for Geelong?
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With no footy games in the mens there is still plenty of players going out for coffee with other clubs and journos rubbing their hands about it!Enjoy ...
Guest Friend - Brett Ratten
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Straight off the bat we talked about an issue close to Brett Ratten's heart - A walk for epilepsy.We then took a trip down memory lane, and with as ma...
The retired players didn’t die
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not your regular Brownlow break down, it's Swanny's version plus Some great insight on role players and some even better listener questions before we ...
Guest Friend - Nathan Murphy
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
50% of the room were Collingwood Premiership players today when a surprisingly funny, humble yet self aware, Nathan Murphy joined us.We talked living ...
Dane is also available for The Suns...at a price
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The games are starting to dwindle, we may have to start a Women's Maths Science at this point as imagining the next 6 months with our AFLM is not a re...
"Stephen Quartermain you star" with Guest friend Quarters
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We've been trying to get this notch on our belt for over a year now but we're sure as hell pleased he finally agreed to join us this week when his bel...
80% of them wanted Dane Swan
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Claremont to Kalgoorlie, Dane told us of his work travels over the past week.Thanks to our listener questions there was a bit of chat about the B...
Guest friend Trevor Marmalade: How Warney was a Duck's bunny!
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You asked, we delivered! No seriously, one listener request has lead to all of our enjoyment when Dane's fellow North Melbourne Member and Ralphy's ol...
Maths Science RDO feat. listener questions
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the bye round looming we didn’t want you to go with out so we stayed back to answer listener questions just for you, the people. Nice of Caro t...
Guest Friend - Dan Hannebery
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Dane walked in to a bar in Berlin... the rest makes for good podcast content! Two greats on field banter about how they weren’t too differen...
What Dane would give for Petracca & Ralph's Footy Show cream pie truth.
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just the one this week...to make you want us more...Not really we just thought we'd pop it all in one nice succinct episode where you can get your shi...
AFL Season 2024 Maths Science - Round 23
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sorry, you caught us mid conversation where Dane was busy on a certain weekend but when Samantha said ther would be a fee involved he was just checkin...
Guest Friend - Jobe Watson
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise! Guest episode dropping first to keep you on your toes! We must be doing something right because this absolute legend keeps coming back! Jobe...
"I can see Dusty doing Players' night on FOX"
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topic of the week was the retirement of arguably the best there has ever been to play the game and Dane told us how their love story really began.We t...
AFL Season 2024 Maths Science - Round 22
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Apologies and soliloquies, this episode, not just Maths and Science, we sprinkled a bit of opinion on hot topics too...purely because thats what came ...
Guest Friend - Super Sainter Stevie Baker
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we were joined by Saint Kilda tough nut Steven Baker who brought not only some fab yarns about some of the greats like Lingy & Lenny Hay...
Dim Sim Dane + Maths Science round 21
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a year where it seems no one wants to win it (Probably because its an olympic year so it doesn’t really count) Ralphy reaffirms his support to Fl...
"I don't like the Hawthorn look-at-mes"
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are online as Dane is still over West but we couldn’t leave you hanging, there was just far too much happening in he world of football that every...
AFL Season 2024 Maths Science - Round 20
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Degenerates assemble!" As we unpack Round 20 of the AFL Premiership season. With Swanny being away giving back to the people of WA we are online agai...
Reunions and recoveries
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dane fancies himself the next Lara Bingle and no were not referring to his hungover footy skills over the weekend. He calls in from his bed in Perth t...
AFL Season 2024 Maths Science - Round 19
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dane is a team player and the team he plays for is you the people so this week he has called in from Perth, yes he got up early, to get this episode o...