Saturday Afternoon Fever – Matthew Hardy & Lawrence Mooney
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
REBROADCAST Ep 2: Lawrence Mooney is obsessed with the famous Easey Street 1977 murder, and -- you'd wish your name is Gary.
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrence & Matthew discuss: Matthew owning a jumper worn by his childhood heroes in an actual game, Lawrence wanting to be a cop when he grew up. ...
2023 Grand Final Special - MARK SEYMOUR
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mooney & Hardy reminisce with Grand Final favourite, Mark Seymour (Hunters and Collectors). The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs,...
2023 Grand Final Episode
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mooney & Hardy discuss their own Grand Final memories and footy promotional songs through the ages. The much-loved book about growing up in the Su...
Ep 57: Sigrid Thornton
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday Afternoon Fever (the podcast!) Lawrence and Matthew cannot believe they get to speak, in person, with THE Australian film and TV heartthrob ...
Ep 56: Glenn Robbins
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday Afternoon Fever (the podcast!) returns with Lawrence Mooney and Matthew Hardy reminiscing about the good old days... with their guest - the h...
Ep 55: The Endnote
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The end of Season 1 is here. Lawrence gives Matthew a break and reads the endnote to Saturday Afternoon Fever that was included in reprints. The much-...
Ep 54: The Final Siren 2
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The end of the book nears as Matthew and Lawrence look at Chapter 29. The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturday Afternoon Fever is...
Ep 53: Marty Sheargold
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marty Sheargold joins Lawrence and Matthew - some AFL gets discussed (amongst the other stuff!) The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, S...
Ep 52: The Backtrack
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The mysteries of the "Sportsmens Night" are revelaed.... The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturday Afternoon Fever is now a smas...
Ep 51: The Aftermath
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Emotional trauma. The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturday Afternoon Fever is now a smash hit podcast. Join comedian Matthew ...
Ep 50: Grand Final Day!
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To the victor goes the moistest mouth! The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturday Afternoon Fever is now a smash hit podcast. Joi...
Ep 49: Grand Final Eve
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Theoretically, Matt and Lawrence read from Saturday Afternoon Fever, Matthew Hardy's cult classic. They do get to the book.....eventually. The much-lo...
Ep 48: Life On The Outer Looking In
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Page 240 of the book and there is more Trevor talk thanks to a bit from 'The Junior Footballer.' That's right, two books for the price of one in this ...
Ep 47: Footy Fate
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The footy talk is deep and rich....Page 236 gets the treatment. The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturday Afternoon Fever is now...
Ep 46: The Fall
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A devastating message from the other side of the world. Chapter 26 of Saturday Afternoon Fever. The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, S...
Ep 45: The Final Siren
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It hardly seemed real .....the Saints were in the finals. We are into Chapter 25 and getting some serious momentum. The much-loved book about growing ...
Ep 44: The Wedding
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chapter 24 - The Wedding - Hardy's brother gets married. How many pages will we get through today? Can you ever change the team you follow? Who has th...
EP 43: The Wagga Wagga Adventure Part 2
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Page 214 and beyond gets a right looking-at! More of the Alcohol-tainted drama in the Riverina... Matthew’s tragic footy trip sing-songs and Lawrenc...
Ep 42: The Wagga Wagga Adventure Part 1
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew describes an ill-fated train trip with a bunch of mates to see his team play Sydney at the SCG in the late ‘80’s. They get thrown off, ont...
Ep 40: The Girl
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Suburban nightclub fashions, public toilet etiquette, stay-at-home-dads, mum’s groups, flaky footy fans and the Dusty Martin poster above Lawrence’...
EP 41: The Nudity
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew becomes a streaker, and gets addicted to the adrenaline rush. Lawrence discusses ways of gauging how drunk you might be. Grab your copy of Sa...
Ring the bell, the 4th Quarter's about to start!
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Hardy and Lawrence Mooney return to their podcast to... finish the book? Could it be? We'll see if they ever get to the end. Join us on Saturd...
Ep 39 - The Best of Season 1 Quarters 1, 2 & 3
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrence Mooney and Matthew Hardy are back! The final Quarter of Season 1 of Saturday Afternoon Fever is launching Thursday Sept 1 - and to get yourse...
Ep 38: Chelsea Roffey - AFL Goal Umpire
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Mum, Editor of various magazines, and general legend, Chelsea Roffey, spills the beans on her childhood and adolescent upbringing. The much-love...
Ep 37: Like A Virgin
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Latecomers to sexual awakening, Matthew & Lawrence discuss their youthful innocence and inability 'in the bedroom'. The much-loved book about gr...
Ep 36: Footy's First Lady - Sheena Ferguson
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many women have had a massive impact on sporting clubs across Australia, with legends such as Jill Lindsay, Susan Alberti and Peggy O'Neal among them ...
Ep 35: Nudie Runs & Shane Warne
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Running naked down main roads, English Uncles, Plugger and Warney (this episode was recorded when the great man was still alive and we miss him). The ...
Ep 34: Childhood Fears and Corporate Sponsors
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Michael Douglas, corporate sponsors, hardcore suburban footy crowds, childhood fears and a solar ellipse are all discussed, as is… which brand...
Ep 33: Fave gigs
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrence & Matthew discuss: The best live gigs the fellas have ever seen (Chrissie Amphlett's Divinyls among them) The much-loved book about growi...
Ep 32: Banned from Twitter
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew & Lawrence discuss: Believing that your cheering actually helps your team play better. Inspiring workplace speeches. The etiquette of text...
Ep 31: Big nights and big regrets
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew and Lawrence discuss: Swearing you’ll abandon your hopeless team. Swearing you will never drink again. Advertising stuff because it’s ‘A...
Ep 30: Marvin
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrence and Matthew discuss: Schoolyard bullies. Seeing somebody die (Hey, not every episode can be a laugh-a-minute). The much-loved book about gr...
Ep29: The parking lady
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrence and Matthew discuss: 80’s Strip joints, Chloe's famous nude portrait and ANZAC DAY. The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs,...
Ep28: Adam Zwar
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with comedy actor/writer ADAM ZWAR – creator & co-star of the TV series ‘WILFRED’ and author of his own new memoir about a childho...
Ep27: Tex Perkins
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with Australian Rock God, TEX PERKINS – lead singer of The Cruel Sea & Beasts Of Bourbon, who speaks about Nicky Winmar, Rolf Harris, ...
Ep26: Henry Lawson, Homer Simpson, Plugger & Oscar Wilde
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrence and Matthew discuss: Comedy legend Vince Sorrenti, Puppetry Of The Penis, Donnie Sutherland’s TV Show, The Cheeky Boy, Tony Lockett, Henry ...
Ep25: Condoms, Dad’s and Bionic Man dolls
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrence & Matthew discuss: Dreams, Birds and the bees, Six million dollar man doll, more Boy George... and Lawrence's Dad is alive in spirit. T...
Ep24: Pie Boys & PE teachers
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrence & Matthew discuss: Warwick Capper / Tina Turner, Fred Flinstone Cop, Pie Boys at the footy, PE (Gym) teachers at school. The much-loved b...
EP23: Nightclub Dance Hits Of The 80’s
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrence & Matthew discuss: Pewter beer mugs, Great junior sports stars, Heavy Metal Music, Kangaroos hopping in the wild, Nightclub dance songs o...
Ep22: Big M girls and female streakers
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrence & Matthew discuss: Simon Townsend’s Wonder World, Big M girls, Drunk big brothers, Female streakers, South Melbourne become Sydney Swan...
Ep21: Family Road-trips & teenage drinking
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrence & Matthew discuss: Recreating the 1979 Mark Of The Year, Clag, Family station wagon, Drinking in front of your parents, Party etiquette, ...
Ep20: First jobs (in both ‘real life’ and ‘showbiz’)
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrence & Matthew discuss: Being on the dole, First ‘real’ jobs, Pub strip shows and First showbiz jobs. The much-loved book about growing ...
Ep19: The worst junior sports team on earth
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrence & Matthew discuss: Cheap mouthguards, Mum surprised in the bath, Mum pretending to be a policewoman (whose hasn't?), Male insecurity comp...
Ep18: Prisoner, Cop Shop and a Melbourne Cup win
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrence & Matthew discuss: Batman TV series / Colour TV, Legendary commentators, Sire Billy Dies On The Job, Sale Of The Century, World Of Sport ...
Ep 17: Sinead O’Connor invites Lawrence & Matthew to a party
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrence and Matthew discuss: Family Feuds, Teenagers today are SO tall, Matthew meets his hero for the first time, Women footballers, Lawrence haggle...
Ep16: Weird neighbours & porno mags
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrence & Matthew discuss: Willy Wonka, School visits from footy stars, Junior Supporters Club, Schoolyard teasing, Breaking a teacher’s spirit...
Ep15: Humphrey Bear & the 7 Dwarves
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrence & Matthew discuss: Childhood footy fantasies, Practice makes perfect, Footy Clinics & Participation Awards, Nightclub bouncers & ...
Ep 14: BONUS EPISODE with Jo Hall
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrence and Matthew chat with NIne News Legend Jo Hall. Plus The Suburban Footballer (character comic Tom Siegert) chats footy & the suburbs. The...
EP13: Terrible Celebrity Chefs and swear words
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrence and Matthew discuss: Poor old Michael Finnegan, Stephen Fry, Pack-racks, Shithouse footy teams, The phrase "Get Fucked", Mooney's Shakespeare...
Ep12: BONUS EPISODE with TONY MARTIN
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The great comedian and broadcaster TONY MARTIN, from The Late Show, Martin & Molloy and his current sensational podcast SIZZLETOWN, chats with Mat...
Ep11: First massive stack on your bike and swooping bloody magpies
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrence and Matthew discuss: First bike (Malvern Star), First crush, First bike stack, Childhood injuries (Mercurochrome), Jaws (Captain Quint), Hell...
Ep9: A Father flattens his son at the footy
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrence and Matthew discuss: First game of actual AFL footy is an eye-opener, The word ‘Fuck’ sprayed high on a warehouse wall, Holden Caulfield,...
EP10: BONUS EPISODE with Dermott Brereton (and Greg Champion)
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lawrence and Matthew talk about Dermott Brereton, the only footballer to play in 5 x Day Premierships & 5 x Night Premierships to...
Ep8: An unbelievable bus trip to dubbo
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrence and Matthew discuss: Matthews' new book re-published, Becoming addicted to the Smell Of A Brand New Sherrin, Team Theme Songs, Fitzroy’s fa...
Ep7: Our mothers' twilight years and hernias
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrence and Matthew discuss: Hernias, Pascalls vs. Allens lollies, Modern art plus emergency teachers, their Mum’s twilight years are discussed in ...
Ep6: How bath-time, Nana and drive-in movie sex scenes are connected
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrence & Matthew discuss: Being abused by music and sports stars in public places, Parental political opinions, Nana, Drive-In Movies, Bath-time...
Ep 5: BONUS EPISODE with Lisa Millar
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrence & Matthew learn why ABC TV News Breakfast host Lisa Millar is a big fan Lisa’s great memoir, 'Daring To Fly', is released on September ...
Ep 4: Johnny Depp, Skippy, Big Macs & Childhood pets
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrence & Matthew discuss: Lawrence’s TV career, Johnny Depp’s dirty divorce, Skippy The Bush Kangaroo, Tormenting school teachers, Inhaling ...
EP 3: You will hate authority and fail to get your daughters to sleep
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrence & Matthew discuss: Anti-Social Behaviour at the footy, Their Dads coming out on boats from England, The worst stand-up comedy gigs they’...
Ep 2: You will wish your name was ‘Gary’, and obsess about the famous Easey Street 1977 murder
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrence & Matthew discuss: Matthew owning a jumper worn by his childhood heroes in an actual game, Lawrence wanting to be a cop when he grew up. ...
Ep 1: A girl will break your heart. You’ll try to fight your Dad.
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrence & Matthew discuss the book this podcast is based on and how/why it was written. Trying to follow footy from overseas in the pre-internet ...
Introducing Saturday Afternoon Fever
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturday Afternoon Fever is now a smash hit podcast. Join comedian Matthew Hardy, the author of S...