Hump Day with Swanny & Friends
Episodes
Sock talk and listener questions 🧦🤪
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's part two and its a bit of a mixer!We get to your listener questions which turned into an in depth chat about socks, of all kinds and then the lad...
We are in the Trust Tree
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Hump day with Swanny and friends and on this weeks ep we chatted AFL contracts negs V NFL.We got Dane's thoughts on Collingwood's new captain, Da...
Yes, the Microphone is working
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Normal programming, whatever that is in the Swanny and Friends studio, has resumed.Can confirm, all 3 microphones are on and capturing the nonsense th...
Guest Friend - Nathan Jones
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Demons legend, Nathan Jones gave up an hour of his time to compare notes with Dane about being a dad of twin babies. And at some stage we also spo...
Girl Dad Dane
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Samantha selfishly prioritising helping provide for her family and letting it get in the road of our podcast, the lads at Bulldogs Studios hosted...
We knew Pendles' off field antics would catch up with him!
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we head in to the Christmas break we wanted to make sure Samantha would miss us...So the first half we reminded her what she got herself into with ...
Guest Friend - Brenton Sanderson
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our final guest for the year was a cracker.He's been apart of the AFL institution for 30 odd years as both player and coach and everything in between....
He's got a bit of Dane about him
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The year is getting away from us but for the people, we still manage to get together and address life issues.Like Daylight savings to introducing Ralp...
You think this is easy?!
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The off-air chat to start this ep. was the exact reason we are not recording the podcast on the Boat so get your tix before they sell out (Link below)...
Guest Friend - Abbey Holmes
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The guest gender scales were tipped quite far one direction of late so that we thought for Samantha's sake, she could invite a friend this week.From T...
Brownlow Maths Science Scandal
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It had to be chatted about, because we must stay relevant. Disclaimer, Samantha was not in the room to keep on Ralph about mic technique so...his audi...
Guest Friend - Nazeem Hussain
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha had to sub out with Germs 🦠 today, not of the Covid kind but being the responsible team player she is, she still came to set us up as, wel...
Guest Friend - Nathan Buckley
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fox Footy's Best on Ground's Nathan Buckley was good enough to join us on the pod today!He also spent most of his life within the black and white wall...
Catch up on Listener questions
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some how we had enough thought provoking queries from you lot to make an episode out of it!We threw some bonus Maths Science tips from Ralphy in there...
Off-season holiday
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After going MIA to Fiji of all places, Dane's back & so of course, so are we!Off-season means list season so Ralphy kicked us off with a list.It's...
It's like an upside down bath!
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today was just the three of us, which was great because it gave us a chance to catch up on a pile of things we had sitting, loaded and waiting to disc...
Listener questions
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everything from trade talk to asshole bleaching, for the people! You send them in so of course we make time for them...plus they give us a good laugh ...
Guest Friend - Jason Richardson
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have rescheduled him a few times over the Covid period but finally, we got him on.The 93 Stawell gift winner and Happiest bloke in media (how dare ...
The world doesn't want change until it happens
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In what was a huge week in Footy (and Sam's diary...did you read about it?) we needed to debrief...and we did it in our way, with humility and grace a...
Guest Friend - Ben Darwin
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we move from Premiership season to trade season we thought we'd get someone in who had been on both sides of the table.There are many other similar...
Maths Science AFL Grand Final 2022
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The final episode of Maths Science for the 2022 AFL Premiership season is upon us and it is a long one.Mainly because Ralph lost it and was quickly fo...
Guest Friend - Corey Mckernan
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Great friend of the show and North Melbourne dual Premiership player Corey McKernan was in town for the Big one and popped in for a chat.We chatted th...
Dane's emergency surgery update/Maths Science
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We needed to check in with the main man on his recovery from emergency surgery...and of course we have a duty to you, the people to deliver some thoug...
Guest Friend - Ex Swan Ted Richards and Guest Swanny - Jobe Watson
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
OUT Riches, Swan IN Richards, WatsonAs the Show title suggests today we had to rearrange the line up due to two impromptu operations.Ralph was left t...
Mini Pod Special - How Ollie and Moods met The Queen and Dane didn't!
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To stay relevant with the happenings of the week, here is some best bits around the topic of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (May she rest in peace) - ...
Maths Science AFL Semi Finals 2022
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ralph's Mob in game 1 and Dane's mob in game 2 of this weekend so naturally there was a bit to chat about.We also dabbled in some other sports this we...
AFL Footballer privilege
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss the concept of AFL footballer privilege and how Dane had a rude awakening to being a past, AFL footballer and how life has changed.We...
I'm going to Glen Waverley
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We spent a fair bit of time on the hot topics of the week today rather than our usual footy heavy content so you are all well informed in the future, ...
Maths Science AFL Finals week 1 2022
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Maths Science is here as is the Finals, and we thickened it up with a bit of controversial chat... standard us!Ralphy went above and beyond and gave S...
I'm not a sook, but
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dane addresses his life threatening forehead injury and the possibility of the presence of umpire bias towards ex AFL footballers in local footy...Pas...
Guest Friend - Nathan Burke
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Across the 80's 90's and Noughtys Nathan Burke went through the AFLs transition go from part time to full time and he is now going through it again bo...
He might tape it up
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The episode started with Dane having to remind Samantha just who's show it is after she got ideas above her station.We quickly straightened up into so...
Maths Science AFL Round 23 Preview 2022
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the final round of the regular season and we are here for you.Our insight into Round 23, and it features a bloodbath, a showdown and a blockbuste...
I'd answer honestly something dishonest
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Bloody Wilson sits this one out as we dive straight into unpacking the clash between the Hot Pies and the cooling down Demons.Dane talks Kennedy...
Maths Science AFL Round 22 Preview 2022
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Round 22 of the AFL Premiership season and we are back for another round of Maths Science off the back, of Ralphy's Maths Science dipDane on the other...
6 mins of listener questions
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After an audio error last week, we attempted to bring you 2 weeks worth of listener questions, this week.Professionally and not surprisingly really, o...
Guest Friend - Nick Maxwell
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Polar opposites yet somehow two peas in a team. Esteemed member of Dane's on & off field team of the century & Collingwood's Premiership Capta...
Maths Science AFL Round 21 Preview 2022
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's round 21 of the AFL Premiership season & our 21st episode for the season, so you'd think we'd have it together but it was Ralphy with the bra...
Maths Science AFL Round 20 Preview 2022
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The weather girl is up to her old tricks as are Dane with his footy tips and Ralphy with the racing... we are going alright if we say so ourselves so ...
Leave my name out of it
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we know Dane is a selfless man of the people, so he took precious time out of his sleep schedule whilst on tour in WA, to join us for this week's e...
Maths Science AFL Round 19 Preview 2022
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Round 19 of the AFL Premiership season is here and we are back online, without skipping a beat as our main man Dane Swan is over in the west giving ba...
How do Men Vab?
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whell didn't we learn some things about Samantha this week! She seems to had a life before us and we were shocked she didn't share it with us until no...
Maths Science AFL Round 18 Preview 2022
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's round 18 and we're back for another edition of Maths Science.Dane's horse Golden Monkey got a win last week if you missed it and despite a few ba...
Fev stole my thunder
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We addressed Dane's life threatening injury, Grand final entertainment & Movie theatre etiquette.Of course we talked some football & Stephen h...
Maths Science AFL Round 17 Preview 2022
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ralphy & Dane are recovering from the hot chip saga to give us the run down on Round 17 of the AFL premiership seasonA couple of pick 'ems this we...
Put them away, I've had enough
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We chat leg Vs arm, Melbourne Vs New York temperature science & how it relates to men making selflessly reducing their partners washing load. that...
Maths Science AFL Round 16 Preview 2022
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whell, this got off to an on brand start! Hopefully you also had an insight in to the scattered mind of Samantha & why sometimes the lads levels a...
Dane on De Goey
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whelp, we went to get to listener questions, but the first couple got us and we were into a very passionate conversation.Here is Dane's take on De Goe...
Maths Science AFL Round 15 Preview 2022
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Round 15 is upon us, it's a full one, full of pick ems!Last week was a sea of green. This week, one man will be right, that much we can guarantee.If y...
Guest Friend - Robbie Kearns
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From playing Origin to 23 tests for Australia to a measly 281 NRL games later, Swanny's business partner at The Albion joins us for a chatYep we have ...
Maths Science AFL Round 14 Preview 2022
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Round 14 of the AFL Premiership season, now if in Pre Season we would have said Collingwood, in form, Melbourne, looking lost... you wouldn't have bel...
I cant believe players don't take drugs for fun these days
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a while since Dane has dropped a zinger like that, that left Sam holding her mouth with eyes darting, in that moment, this week, Sam was sur...
Guest Friend - David Neitz
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have the wheels fallen off the reigning Premiers? Well, we thought we'd get a past great in to give us the low down & much like May & Melksham...
Maths Science AFL Round 13 Preview 2022
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dane is a sucker for punishment and he's in for pain this weekend with the words "give me North"Bye round number 2 and we had a marvellous guest in th...
Human maple leaf
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Atlas Riches is back, Dane sings the praises of his gardener & handyman - Taylor & Ralphy wheezes his way through.We learn about what Sam does...
Maths Science AFL Round 12 Preview 2022
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Maths Science, Round 12. It's the first of the bye rounds but we are here for you. Dane's intervention is not going as well as the Dockers seem to be,...
I wait for you every Wednesday
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To the sweet sounds of Kevin Bloody Wilson it's Hump day with Swanny & Friends & we just keep on keeping on. We reviewed Dane's performance ou...
Maths Science AFL Round 11 Preview 2022
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You wouldn't believe it, but Dane does, he is on The Eagles again, but is sure, this is the week.Tune in for this weeks of Maths Science as we delve i...
Guest Friend - David Rhys-Jones
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a bid to stay up with the relevant issues in Football, which this week seem to be about being called soft and weak...We thought we'd get an expert ...
Maths Science AFL Round 10 Preview 2022
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Round 10 of the AFL premiership season is upon us and Maths science got us a little last week but we bounce back.Some great insight from the lads &...
Hump day listener questions
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have had an overwhelming amount of listener questions these last few weeks so we thought we'd dedicate an episode to answering them for you!It coul...
Maths Science AFL Round 9 Preview 2022
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As pointed out we have Ralphy's head (analytical approach) & Dane's gut ('its a simple game') to follow each week.Dane was sporting a green grin f...
I'm not paying for a physio
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the biggest issues in footy and life discussed, it started early.If we were a different sort of podcast we would apologise now...but...you kno...
Maths Science AFL Round 8 Preview 2022
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Round 8 coming in hot! Unless you're in VIC, where it's cold & wet. (excluding under Marvel stadium's roof)Quick one's a good one todayAs always p...
Guest Friend - Jimmy Bartel
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Well heres a treat;7 All Australian, 4 Premierships, 2 Brownlows & 1 Norm Smith medal in the room today... Plus Ralphy & Samantha for good mea...
Maths Science AFL Round 7 Preview 2022
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's post round 6 and the Lads did say, thats when the season really started!A cracker week last week, lots of green, hoping it continues from here.As...
Lifesaver Dane
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Back in studio, as a team and somewhat functioning. We discussed everything from Anthem etiquette to preference of "busting"Samantha will break histor...
Maths Science AFL Round 5 Preview 2022
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another round another episode of Maths ScienceAs always please remember to gamble responsibly Follow & support us elsewherePodcast : @swannyandfri...
Guest friend Jobe Watson returns & Dane's Giraffe issues
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last time Samantha was away, Jobe stepped in. So now the borders are open and she has jetted off to Perth, Jobe, stepped up.Also, Dane has Giraffe iss...
Maths Science AFL Round 4 Preview 2022
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Round 4 is here, which is almost round 6, which is when the lads reckon they will have it together by.A few important interruptions & a couple of ...
Nathan thinks he's funny
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are apologies in this, I know ground breaking. We discuss this weeks assholes, Captain Courageous Joel Selwood & Ralph dishes up a list that...
Maths Science AFL Round 3 Preview 2022
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are 50/50 after 2 rounds which is not bad as the first 4 don't count right?No market at time of recording for Western Derby but we gave you our two...
I knew what was coming
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a huge week in sport in and well the world from Will Smith to Buddy Franklin to whether holding it in is romantic or a health issue... so ob...
Maths Science AFL Round 2 Preview 2022
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our round 2 AFL preview for season 2022.It starts with something none of us ever thought we'd hear Dane say...Even Dane...it was tough for ...
They're not connected
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are back in person after Covid had its way with us once again. Therefore sound quality should be much improved... you're welcomeThanks to mainstrea...
Maths Science AFL Round 1 Preview 2022
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our round 1 AFL preview for season 2022.It is Maths Science but as you know there is no real form for the first month so have a bit of fun ...
The missing Swanny and Warnie Podcasts
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apologies for the delay in releasing of this podcast, how ever it finally caught up with her, Samantha has the Coco testing positive on recording day ...
Maths Science Season 2022 Preview
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of the 2022 AFL Premiership season, Dane & Ralphy give their thoughts on each team, the top 8, Brownlow & Coleman medals.Samantha has th...
Guest Friend - Damien Fleming 🏏
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the great speakers, media men and ex sportsmen our Country has produced.Ladies and listeners enjoy our chat with Mr Damien Fleming 🏏Follow &...
Not a hose
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Easing ourselves back into the footy talk with Dane's thoughts on the hot topics of the week.Nathan Buckley seems to be a bit of click bait so we may ...
Mexican Maths Science & listener questions
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha will try to claim sleep deprivation here but it just shows she needs to pay more attention (Mexican is not her strongest suit)Dane has a list...
I thought they were truffles 🍄
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
And we're back! Did you miss us like Dane missed his couch on a Monday morning?Here we discuss Dane's brave travels through the US on his content gath...
There's nothing holiday about an overseas holiday with an infant
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One word. selfless. Dane has dialed in from the US of A and at his request, we recorded an episode for you.We assume this will be last of the year but...
Guest Friend - Liam Pickering
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dane felt he hadn't seen his manager's manager in a while so thought we'd get him in for a chat.He played AFL for both North Melbourne & Geelong F...
He called me Dwayne
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we proved once again that there is a podcast out there that can cover all topics from Adele to the AFL draft & have the host discretely refe...
Guest Friend - Damien Oliver
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is someone who did take up the offer in meeting with the Queen.Racing Royalty, himself, with 4 Caufield cups, 3 Melbourne Cups, 2 Cox pl...
A Professional question asker
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dane is back from Sydney but not all in one piece. We were lucky he joined us today, he was too busy doing "were not sure what" to remember to come in...
Guest Friend - Brendon Gale - CEO Richmond FC
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former Richmond footballer and current CEO Brendon Gale joins the show for a chat.He gave insight to life on the road in the 2020 AFL season & exp...
Dane's missing Linkedin page
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Dane finally, after all these years of guessing, clarifies what his job title is.He may have questionable knowledge of nursery ...
Mr. Eddie McGuire - Part 2
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Following on from yesterdays episode, enjoy Part 2 with Eddie McGuire Follow & support us elsewherePodcast : @swannyandfriendsDane: @danes84Samant...
Mr. Eddie McGuire - Part 1
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Well, Ladies and gentlemen, it is the long awaited return (Not that long & we're not sure any one was really waiting) of Swanny and his friendsAnd...
This is where is we differ
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ralphy has survived the first Premiership win in his lifetime!We unpack the game and the three differing celebrations as well as touch on some pressin...
Bonus Episode - AFL Grand Final Preview
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Well, sad to say the last game of the year in the AFL has come around, (sorry covid) but it is set to be a cracker.The Melbourne Demons V the Western ...
Bonus Episode with special guest Mark Bickley
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
t's Grand final week and as Dane is used to being flat out with work, we thought we would make it feel more like normal for him by bringing you more e...
A lot of zingers went down the toilet
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is, actually Swanny & friends! He's back with a new doo and in fine form.We give feedback on the Brownlow coverage which we're sur...
Special guest, Brownlow medalist, Shane Woewodin
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all know Dane is a busy man and to be honest we count ourselves lucky that he joins us each week at all, but this week he had work commitments that...
I haven't heard much from my Port Adelaide friends
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Well this is a bonus episode! Who would have thought you'd get one out of us on a Sunday?!With not much else to do in lockdown we thought you would ap...
You snooze you lose
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With more public apologies from celebrities than AFL games this week, we combined the two episodes but obviously talked more about the first part.If y...
AFL Semi Finals - Maths Science punting preview
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Semi finals are upon us & with the weather improving and bars still being closed as is the need for stubbie holders...Luckily, our Maths Science S...
I wanted Brownlow votes I never yelled at umpires
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome back for another episode of Hump day with Swanny & Friends.The band is back together where thanks to lockdown & wo...