NRL Boom Rookies

Round 9 Preview - Blue Thursday

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

They really need to play this later in the year! Origin I Recap (00:25) 'What About This Bloke?' (20:05) Bulldogs v Cowboys (30:45) Dolphins v...

Bonus Ep - Luai signs for PNG, Women's Origin Preview

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A special bonus reaction episode to the bombshell Jarome Luai news, and a preview of tomorrow night's Origin opener. Learn more about your ad choices....

Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 8

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are LIVE from the Grub Hub once again!This week, a long chat about the future of Jarome Luai and how the PNG Chiefs operate compared to the r...

Round 8 Review - Maximus Decimus Meridius

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I will have my vengeance Cowboys v Sharks (02:25) Broncos v Bulldogs (13:14) Dragons v Roosters (28:00) Warriors v Dolphins (39:43) Storm v Ra...

Round 8 Preview - Claws Up, Claws Out

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's official - the Tigers are good Tigers v Raiders recap (00:32) What About This Bloke? (13:23) Cowboys v Sharks (27:25) Broncos v Bulldogs ...

Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 7

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are LIVE from the Grub Hub once again! This week, all the fallout from the Dragons big coaching change, why you should never give up on yo...

Round 7 Review - Boss Baby

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We didn't miss the big news! Raiders v Storm (00:42) Dolphins v Panthers (18:44) Warriors v Titans (32:30) Rabbitohs v Dragons/Flanno chat (40:0...

Round 7 Preview - Foz Knows The Club

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Manly Side are all the way back?? Cowboys v Sea Eagles recap (00:25) 'What About This Bloke?' (23:35) Raiders v Storm (37:32) Dolphins v Pan...

Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 6 

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are LIVE from the Grub Hub once again - this week it's time to start believing in the Wests Tigers again, a discussion about the Storm's seas...

Round 6 Review - One of THOSE Games

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sorry, WHO is equal first?? Dragons v Sea Eagles (01:33) Broncos v Cowboys (12:19) Rabbitohs v Raiders (24:07) Sharks v Roosters (49:25) Storm ...

Round 6 Preview - Perfect No More

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Once again...who saw that coming? Bulldogs v Panthers recap (00:24) 'What About This Bloke?' (16:38) Dragons v Sea Eagles (22:39) Broncos v Cowb...

Round 5 Review - Ritual Sacrifice

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Well that was certainly a week of rugby league that happened! Dolphins v Sea Eagles (01:55) Rabbitohs v Bulldogs (16:38) Panthers v Storm (38:22)...

Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 5

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are LIVE from the Grub Hub once again - this week discussing fan behaviour online, when the Dragons will get their first win or what they can...

Round 5 Preview - Happy Easter

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Get an early jump on the long weekend with an early podcast! Dolphins v Sea Eagles (02:55) Rabbitohs v Bulldogs (14:05) Panthers v Storm (32:2...

Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 4

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are LIVE from the Grub Hub with all the fallout from Manly sacking coach Anthony Seibold, what the Dragons can do to turn things around, play...

Round 4 Review - Upsets Galore

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Well, who saw that coming? If you got more than four in footy tips this week you're a genius Warriors v Tigers (00:26) Broncos v Dolphins (12:4...

Round 4 Preview - Soaked Sea Eagles

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Another tough night for The Manly Side. Where do they go from here? Sea Eagles v Roosters recap (00:31) 'What About This Bloke?' (24:55) Warriors...

Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 3

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are LIVE from the Grub Hub once again! This week we talk about the Panthers quickly making their way back to the top of the pile, how good ...

Round 3 Review - The Little Lion

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A wild weekend with some big upsets, some blowouts, and some bravery. Roosters v Panthers (00:41) Storm v Broncos (09:22) Knights v Warriors (23...

Round 3 Preview - Canberra's Soggy Sorrows

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The boys recap Canterbury's win in a rainy nation's capital, then another round of 'What About This Bloke?' and the upcoming weekend preview. Raide...

Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 2

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Josh are back together in person to discuss Alex Johnston's record, the Wests Tigers hot start, if there's anything to worry about with the B...

Round 2 Review - A Record-Breaking Night

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The boys recap all of the weekend's action, including an historic night at the Sydney Football Stadium, before the return of the Hot Take Hotline! ...

Round 2 Preview - Woah, Broncos!

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The boys recap Brisbane's shock loss to Parramatta and go over the Mitch Barnett signing news before the long-awaited return of What About This Bloke?...

Boom Rookies With Grub - Round 1

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Josh is still travelling around the USA so for one week only, we're going remote! This week we talk about which teams we're most-impressed by and ...

Round 1 Review - Are Blowouts Back?

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The boys recap all of the weekend's action, express concerns over the Six Again rule, and talk about Zac Lomax's move to rugby. Warriors v Rooster...

Round 1 Preview - Warriors Preview, TNF Recap

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Nick recap the first game of the year on Australian soil before Code's Brendan Bradford joins us for the final team preview and sticks around...

Pre-Season Previews - Tigers and Rabbitohs

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Elliot Morton from the Win, Learn Or Draw podcast makes a pod debut to be optimistic about the Tigers, before our old friend Phil Lutton returns to ta...

Pre-Season Previews - Sea Eagles and Vegas Recaps

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The boys pick up the pieces from an entertaining Sunday arvo before Joe Barton joins to preview the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles (28:06) Learn more abou...

Pre-Season Previews - Vegas Games and Broncos

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We cross LIVE to AAP's Scott Bailey in Las Vegas to preview this weekend's games before the editor-at-large returns to talk about the Broncos. (24:40)...

Pre-Season Previews - Sharks and Dragons

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

News dot com's Sarah Keoghan is back for another Sharks preview, then we take a look at the Dragons (34:19). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Pre-Season Previews - Raiders and Cowboys

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Another two teams in the books, with Jack Cronin returning to discuss his Raiders, and Mark Jessup from NRL Fantasy Amateurs chatting all things Cowbo...

Boom Rookies with Grub - Season Preview Part Two

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In Part Two of their season preview, Matt and Josh take a look at the remaining eight teams, as well as who they think will be in the grand final.Newc...

Pre-Season Previews - Roosters and Titans

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A touch of Hollywood comes to the show as Josh Brandon makes a bold prediction about his Sydney Roosters, before Sportsbet's Chris Chard shocks us wit...

Pre-Season Previews - Bulldogs and Dolphins

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Our previews roll on with our regular Tuesday co-host Josh Reynolds talking about the Bulldogs and some chat about Origin eligibility, and then Brien ...

Boom Rookies with Grub - Season Preview Part One

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are back in the Grub Hub! In the first of a two part episode, Matt and Josh go through the first nine teams alphabetically and discuss the...

Pre-Season Previews - Eels and Storm

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eddie Smith is here to discuss one half of the Zac Lomax saga, then Em Sprouster explains why it's good that evil people always win (46:23)! Learn mor...

Pre-Season Previews - Knights and Panthers

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The podcast's favourite son Harry Ramage returns to discuss his beloved Knights, and then AAP's Jasper Bruce talks about how Penrith can bounce back a...

Emergency Pod - Payne Haas is a Rabbitoh

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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NRL Pre-Season Wrap

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The boys...are back? We discuss the Zac Lomax drama and where he'll end up in 2026, Ryan Papenhuyzen's retirement, the new kick-off rules and look...

2025 Season Finale

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The last episode of the year, catching up on all the big news stories that have dropped in the past month. Thanks again to everyone for listening t...

Season Rewind - 2008 Cronulla Sharks

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our penultimate show of the year takes a look back to the late 2000s in the shire, when there was a lot going on both on and off the field. Learn mor...

Off-Season Showdown - The Best 2000s Comedy Films Of All Time, Part II

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The last 16, and beyond! If you haven't listened to part one yet what are you doing here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

Off-Season Showdown - The Best 2000s Comedy Films Of All Time, Part I

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Neil Dessmann and Grayson Waller both return to discuss 32 of the best films of our youth - the original criteria was anything from American Pie (1999...

Season Rewind - 2010 Gold Coast Titans

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A trip down memory lane to the days of Campbell, Prince, Rogers, and the rest! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonus Episode - Australia 1-0 Up in Ashes Series

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bazball this, Bazball that, Aussies in three Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Off-season Showdown - The Greatest NRL Team of all Time, Part II

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The quarters, semis, and final of our bracket to determine the best NRL team ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

Off-season Showdown - The Greatest NRL Team of all Time, Part I

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Bailey from AAP joins the boys to discuss the best 16 teams of the NRL era, with some bonus Ashes chat at the end (01:29:41). Learn more about y...

International Footy - Final Recaps

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

And that's that for the 2025 rugby league season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

International Footy - Weekend Previews, Greatest Games 2008 Tonga v Samoa

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

He knows the club. News / Oasis chat (00:51) Game previews (12:45) Greatest Games - Tonga v Samoa 2008 (41:33) Learn more about your ad choices. ...

International Footy - Game Recaps, Nigeria Women's Coach Luke Shearman

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A very special guest today as we discuss the untapped gem that is African rugby league, with Nigeria coach Luke Shearman. Game recaps (02:23) Inte...

International Footy - Weekend Previews, Greatest Games Ashes 2003

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a bad one Adrian... Weekend preview (0:45) Greatest Game, Ashes First Test 2003 (22:36 ) Papenhuyzen News (01:15:11) Learn more about your a...

International Footy - First Ashes Test , Pac Champs Week 2 Recap

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Reece Walsh is pretty good! England v Australia (01:35) Tonga v Samoa (25:02) Other games (48:56) News (53:22) Learn more about your ad choices...

International Footy - Pac Champs, Ashes & More

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are back! Campo's travels in Samoa (0:44) Pac Champs recap/preview (8:01) Ashes preview (48:34) News (01:08:13) Learn more about you...

Boom Rookies with Grub - Season Finale

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are LIVE from the Grub Hub for the final time this year! Starting with a recap of the big game, our plays of the week (14:55), some discus...

Grand Final Recap - The Plumber Knocks Thrice

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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Grand Final Week - Slow Your Brain Finale

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The final of our annual NRL quiz, featuring Brien 'NRL Physio' Seeney and Jack 'The Oilman' Brady in the big dance. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Grand Final Week - Game Previews

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The big preview. NRL Grand Final (00:41) NRLW Grand Final (55:45) NRL State Championship (01:05:24) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

Grand Final Week - Brisbane Broncos Preview

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The editor-at-large returns! It's time to talk all things Broncos before the big game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

Grand Final Week - Melbourne Storm Preview

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Martin 'Journalism' Gabor joins the show to preview all things Melbourne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grand Final Week - Yearly Awards and Listener Questions

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Shoutout to the Dude of the Year. Men's Team of the Year and Other Awards (00:45) Women's Team of the Year and Other Awards (38:45) Question Tim...

Boom Rookies With Grub - Grand Final Week

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are LIVE from the Grub Hub once again! This week we discuss how the Broncos fearlessness can help them in the grand final, Josh getting ch...

Prelim Week Review - Done Dynasty

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's all over. Storm v Sharks (00:56) Broncos v Panthers (25:45) NRLW recap (50:03) Reserve Grade GFs (56:58) Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Prelim Week Preview - Upset Watch

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

High stakes, for keeps Storm v Sharks (00:33) Broncos v Panthers (33:42) NRLW Preview (55:12) Slow Your Brain semi-final 2 (01:01:43) News (01:...

Boom Rookies with Grub - Episode 9

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are LIVE from the Grub Hub once again! This week we discuss if this is the year a team from outside the top four wins the comp, the funnie...

Finals Week Two Review - Canberra's Crashout

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

And then there were four. Raiders v Sharks (00:31) Bulldogs v Panthers (32:05) Slow Your Brain semi-final 1 (56:57) NRLW Review (01:20:56) Lea...

Finals Week Two Preview - No More Chances

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get on the bus. Raiders v Sharks (08:51) Bulldogs v Panthers (37:45) Slow Your Brain Heat 4 (01:02:58) NRLW Preview (01:25:56) News (we record...

Boom Rookies with Grub - Episode 8

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are LIVE from the Grub Hub once again! This week we discuss who impressed us the most, why the Hudson Young sin bin was the wrong call, the ...

Finals Week One Review - The Best Weekend Ever?

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What a weekend. Raiders v Broncos (00:37) Storm v Bulldogs (37:35) Warriors v Panthers (49:41) Sharks v Roosters (56:05) Slow Your Brain Heat 3...

Finals Week One Preview - Anyone's To Win

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let's gooooo Storm v Bulldogs (01:04) Warriors v Panthers (21:25) Sharks v Roosters (34:14) Raiders v Broncos (54:07) Slow Your Brain Heat 2 (0...

Vibe Check - 2025 Finals Teams.mp3

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're checking in on how each fanbase is feeling before the finals! Raiders with Zhi Soon MP (00:24) Storm with Em Sprouster and Martin Gabor (10:...

Boom Rookies with Grub - Episode 7

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are LIVE from the Grub Hub once again! This week, we post our brackets for the NRL finals, the best and worst fan experiences Josh had as ...

Round 27 Review - Here We Go

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The best time of year is upon us! Sea Eagles v Warriors (04:13) Roosters v Rabbitohs (09:34) Dragons v Panthers (16:36) Titans v Tigers (22:22) ...

Round 27 Review - Hopes Flushed Away

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Maybe they should have rested some guys? Broncos v Storm recap (00:44) 'What About This Bloke?' (21:45) Sea Eagles v Warriors (30:40) Roosters v...

NFL Boom Rookies - Season Preview

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You asked for it, we finally relented! NFL podcasting legend Josh Wye joins Matt to preview the NFL season! AFC East (02:41) AFC North (08:33...

Boom Rookies with Grub - Episode 6

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are LIVE from the Grub Hub once again! This week, we go through the key player for every finals team, the best sporting achievements from...

Round 26 Review - Faith, Havili, Football

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

They did it! Warriors v Eels (03:45) Storm v Roosters (13:53) Raiders v Tigers (23:37) Dragons v Sea Eagles (34:36) Cowboys v Broncos (37:45) ...

Round 26 Preview - The Big Sleep

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're resting players as well! Pre-Thursday night announcement (00:46) 'What About This Bloke?' (18:22) Warriors v Eels (27:45) Storm v Rooster...

Boom Rookies With Grub - Episode 5

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are LIVE from the Grub Hub once again! This week, discussing the title chances of each premiership contender, international eligibility ru...

Round 25 Review - Mudgee Miracle

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

That's the good stuff Panthers v Raiders (0:55) Breaking Brandon Smith news (26:15) Storm v Bulldogs (28:10) Sea Eagles v Dolphins (38:16) Tit...

Round 25 Preview - The Hyper Bowl

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I thought Wet and Wild was on the Gold Coast!Rabbitohs v Dragons recap (00:20)'What About This Bloke?' (11:00)Panthers v Raiders (23:55)Storm v Bulldo...

Boom Rookies With Grub - Episode 4

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are LIVE from the Grub Hub once again! This week, some chat about Daly Cherry-Evans' future, how Grub would change the world of politics, ...

Round 24 Review - Go Jye Go

17 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Good times are here again Warriors v Dragons (01:55) Roosters v Bulldogs (12:11) Sharks v Titans (29:45) Broncos v Dolphins (34:31) Rabbitohs...

Round 24 Preview - You're A Wizard Harry

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Well, that was cool! Storm v Panthers recap (00:51) 'What About This Bloke?' (21:33) Warriors v Dragons (30:42) Roosters v Bulldogs (36:11) S...

Boom Rookies with Grub - Episode 3

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Josh are LIVE from the Grub Hub once again! This week there's plenty of chat about if the Panthers are all the way back, the Dolphins pote...

Round 23 Review - Spoon-free Sunday

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Grand Old Club. Knights v Panthers (01:31) Raiders v Sea Eagles (06:36) Dragons v Sharks (13:53) Dolphins v Roosters (23:45) Bulldogs v Wa...

Round 23 Preview - Spoon Bowl Sunday

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Storm v Broncos recap (0:44) 'What About This Bloke'? (13:32) Knights v Panthers (23:31) Raiders v Sea Eagles (27:56) Dragons v Sharks (36:33) D...

Boom Rookies with Grub - Episode 2

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Josh are LIVE from the Grub Hub for week two! This week there's lots of chat about the Reynolds-Galvin Cup, the worst places Grub ever pla...

Round 22 Review - Can't Go Out In This!

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What a soggy weekend! Warriors v Dolphins (01:45) Broncos v Rabbitohs (13:12) Titans v Panthers (22:04) Dragons v Raiders (32:50) Sea Eagles v ...

Round 22 Preview - Paea Day

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Go Gerry go! Eels v Storm recap (02:26) 'What About This Bloke?' (14:27) Warriors v Dolphins (32:45) Broncos v Rabbitohs (42:12) Titans v Panth...

Boom Rookies with Grub - Episode 1

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Josh are LIVE from the Grub Hub for the first time! Plenty to get through including how it feels to be at the top of the table compared t...

Round 21 Review - Very Slowly Getting Away

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The herd is starting to thin. Cowboys v Dragons (02:24) Broncos v Eels (10:05) Warriors v Titans (25:41) Panthers v Tigers (32:31) Rabbitohs v ...

Round 21 Preview - Comfortably Uncomfortable

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Storm won. But at what cost? Big announcement! (01:11) Roosters v Storm recap (03:45) 'What About This Bloke?' (18:22) Cowboys v Dragons (32...

Round 20 Review - GLTFB

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rugby league, there's nothing like it Sharks v Roosters (01:51) Panthers v Rabbitohs (14:10) Raiders v Eels (22:15) Bulldogs v Dragons (36:00) ...

Round 20 Preview - Heffron Memorial Hospital

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fins are up and about! Dolphins v Cowboys recap (00:41) 'What About This Bloke?' (17:39) Sharks v Roosters (29:52) Panthers v Rabbitohs (39:25)...

Round 19 Review - What A Pleasant Weekend

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Curse you, Ben Talty! Sharks v Dolphins (02:45) Knights v Storm (11:51) Roosters v Dragons (19:02) Cowboys v Bulldogs (32:21) Warriors v Tigers...

Round 19 Preview - It's Tanah Time

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Origin is over and we're back to all club footy, all the time! Tigers v Bulldogs recap (01:03) 'What About This Bloke?' (08:05) Sharks v Dolphins...

State of Origin III Review - It Happened Again

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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State of Origin III Preview - The Deciders

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I only ever cared about Origin anyway, the NRL is silly Origin 3 Preview ( 01:45) Bulldogs v Broncos ( 29:44) Raiders v Dragons (41:14) Cowboys ...

Round 18 Preview - Not Feelin' Great, Nick!

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The girls are back in town! Sharks v Eels recap/NRLW Preview (0:41) Bulldogs v Broncos (57:38) Raiders v Dragons (01:06:11 ) Cowboys v Storm (01...

Round 17 Review - Suawan River

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Queensland picked WHO sorry? Origin teams (00:41) Sea Eagles v Tigers (16:44) Knights v Raiders (24:01) Broncos v Warriors (31:55) Dragons v Ee...