The Don Pod
Episodes
TAKE 2! Essendon vs. North Melbourne review - Round 3 2026
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Audio issues should be resolved now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SO BAD | Essendon vs. North Melbourne review - Round 3 2026
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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A NEW LOW | Essendon vs. Port Adelaide Review - Round 2 2026
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pathetic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SACK THE LOT OF THEM | Essendon vs. Hawthron review - Round 1 2026
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
So done with this football club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
FOUR DEBUTANTS! Preview | Essendon vs. Hawthorn - Round 1 2026
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to season 2026! We're starting off with a preview of the Dons' round one clash against the Hawks. Kondogiannis, Sharp and El Achkar make their...
PRESEASON WRAP UP | 2026
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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PRESEAON STARTS WITH A WIN
21 Feb 2026
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PRESEASON 2026
08 Feb 2026
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OUR BEST 23 FOR ROUND 1 2026
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Nath look forward to round 1 2026 and what the side may look like to take on the Hawks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
2025 Draft Review + Preseason first look
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam & Nath look at the Dons draft class of 2025 and the beginnings of preseason 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DRAFT PREVIEW | PART 2
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Don Pod Draft Predictions - Pt 1
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam & Nath look ahead and make some predictions about the upcoming draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
FIORINI, MERRETT AND TRADING UP | The Don Pod trade update
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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The Zach Merrett Saga - Pt 1
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why Zach. Why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Going going... gone
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Nath chat about Drapers decision to leave and the rumours around Zach Merrett. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Delisting Show
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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THANKS ZACH! Essendon vs. Carlton Match Review
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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A LESSON IN FOOTY IQ | Essendon vs. St Kilda Review
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Round 23 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Serious improvement - Essendon vs. Geelong Match Review
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Round 22 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
IMPROVEMENT! Essendon vs. Sydney | Match Review
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Round 21 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The worlds most difficult podcast | Essendon vs. Western Bulldogs review
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Round 20 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EVERYONE GETS A GAME!
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Essendon vs. GWS Review | Round 19 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
WORST. GAME. EVER.
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Essendon vs. Richmond review | Round 18 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
YOUNG DONS SHOW PROMISE AGAIN
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Match Review - Essendon vs Gold Coast | Round 17 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A GOOD TIME FOR THE BYE | Essendon vs. Fremantle Review
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Round 15 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
OUCH. Essendon vs. Geelong Review
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Round 14 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SLOW START COSTS DONS AGAIN
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Essendon vs Carlton Review | Round 13 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
YOUNG DONS IMPRESS AGAINST REIGNING PREMIERS! Essendon vs. Brisbane Review
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Round 12 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DREAMTIME JOB DONE! Essendon vs. Richmond Review
25 May 2025
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Round 11 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DOGS SMASH DOGS | Essendon vs. Bulldogs Review
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Round 10 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DONS STUMBLE INTO 8 - Essendon vs. Sydney Review
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Round 9 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
YUCK. Essendon vs. North Melbourne Review
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Outclassed on Anzac Day | Essendon vs. Collingwood Review
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Get Rucked! Essendon vs. West Coast Review | Round 6 2025
21 Apr 2025
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MATURE DONS DEELIGHT!
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Review Essendon vs. Melbourne Round 5 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Dons bounce back!
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam & Nath review the Dons' win against the Power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DONS DEFENSIVE DISASTER-CLASS | Review: Essendon vs. Adelaide - Round 2 2025
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's going to be a long year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
MIDWEEK SPECIAL! Fan Spotlight - Jade Hockey
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A first in a series for 2025 - getting to know you and your Essendon story! Nath is unwell this week, so it's just Sam chatting with Jade about all th...
SLIPPERY DONS | Essendon vs. Hawthorn Review
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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CadKo SHINE | Essendon vs. Geelong Review - Preseason 2025
26 Feb 2025
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MATCH SIM WIN | Essendon vs. Bulldogs - Preseason 2025
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Nath get way too excited about a preseason game! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025 Essendon Season Preview | The Don Pod
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Nath give their predictions for the Dons in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Draft wrap 2024 | The Don Pod
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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2024 Trade Wrap | The Don Pod
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam & Nath provide a brief rundown of the 2024 Trade period Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024 Season Review
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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GOOD ON YA DYS
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Essendon vs. Brisbane Review | Round 24 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
JUST NOT GOOD ENOUGH
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Essendon vs Sydney Review | Round 23 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SOMETIMES MAYBE SHI...
10 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just when you think this team can't let you down any more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SOMETIMES MAYBE GOOD
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes maybe sh..... Essendon vs. Fremantle Review | Round 21 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DISGUSTING DONS
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Throw the club in the bin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SEASON HANGS IN THE BALANCE
20 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Dons' season hangs in the balance after coming off second best in a shootout against the Crows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
THE ROLLER COASTER RIDE CONTINUES!
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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DONS DOWN REIGNING PREMIERS!
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can't beat teams in the 8 if you keep knocking them out! Essendon vs. Collingwood Review | Round 17 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Essendon vs. Geelong Review | Round 16 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DONS RETURN TO WINNING WAYS!
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Essendon vs West Coast Review | Round 15 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE DON POD MID SEASON REVIEW | 2024
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look at the numbers and vibes from the first half of season 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
COACHING QUESTIONS MARKS | Essendon vs. Carlton Review
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Round 13 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
OUR BIGGEST TEST!
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Essendon vs. Carlton Preview | Round 13 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE STREAK ENDS!
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Essendon vs. Gold Coast Review | Round 12 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
RIDLEY'S DREAMTIME RETURN
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Essendon vs. Richmond Review | Round 11 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TOP 2 DONS!
19 May 2024
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Essendon vs. Norf Review | Round 10 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TOP 4 DONS!
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Essendon vs. GWS Review | Round 9 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DONS BANK 4 POINTS IN THE WEST!
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Essendon vs. West Coast Review | Round 8 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
ANZAC DAY CLASSIC!
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Essendon vs Collingwood Review | Anzac Day | Round 7 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DONS MAKE AMENDS IN ADELAIDE!
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Essendon vs. Adelaide Review | Round 6 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DONS FIRE UNDER FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS!
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Essendon vs. Western Bulldogs Review | Round 5 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THIS IS FINE | Essendon vs. Port Adelaide Review | Round 4 2024
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just when you start to think we've turned a corner... we get that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DONS EDGE SAINTS IN THRILLER | Essendon vs. St Kilda Review | Round 3 2024
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Essendon edge claims is first first victim in a tight tussle at Marvel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
UNSOCIABLE DONS | Essendon vs. Sydney Review | Round 2 2024
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam & Nath take you through the Dons round 2 loss to the Swans at the SCG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024 STARTS WITH A WIN | Match Review - Essendon vs. Hawthorn | Round 1 2024
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Nath take you through the good, the bad and the ugly from our round 1 win at the MCG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
Pre Season Wrap 2024 | The Don Pod
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Nath take a look at pre season 2024 and what to expect for the season proper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pre Season HYPE TRAIN
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam & Nath are back in 2024 with some pre season hype! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TRADE REVIEW 2023 | Significant Improvements Made
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How much actual improvement will we see? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Full Season Review - Essendon 2023 | PART TWO
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Intro: 0:00 - 1:09Don Pod B&F: 1:10 - 4:30Hind: 4:31 - 7:35Perkins: 7:36 - 12:21Laverde: 12:22 - 17:35Ridley: 17:36 - 19:56Cox: 19:57 - 23:12Sette...
Full Season Review - Essendon 2023 | PART ONE
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Intro: 0:00 - 2:25Non playing players: 2:26 - 11:40Menzie: 11:41 - 16:00Walla 16:01 - 18:04D'Ambrosio 18:05 - 20:45Martin 20:46 - 24:36Guelfi 24:37 - ...
SEASON ENDS IN AUGUST...AGAIN! Essendon vs. Collingwood Review | Round 24 2023
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mediocrity reigns supreme once more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
WHAT THE HELL WAS EVEN THAT?! Essendon vs. GWS Review | Round 23 2023
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Disgusting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
WHY IS KELLY STILL ON THE WING?! | Essendon vs North Melbourne Review - Round 22 2023
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seriously, why?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HUH? Essendon vs West Coast Review | Round 21 2023
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well, four points is four points, right? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PARTY LIKE IT'S 2022! Essendon vs. Sydney Review | Round 20 2023
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Essendon show their defensive woe as though it's 2022 all over again. Sam and a sexy sounding, but ill Nathan take you through it. Hosted on Acast. Se...
PLAY THE KIDS! Essendon vs. Western Bulldogs Review | Round 19 2023
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is the dream of playing finals over in 2023? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE HARDEST POD YET! Essendon vs. Geelong Review | Round 18 2023
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
That was tough... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DOMINANT DONS! Review Essendon vs. Adelaide | Round 17 2023
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A scintillating first half by the Dons sees them go 5th on the ladder with the Cats next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
SO CLOSE! Essendon vs. Port Adelaide Review | Round 16 2023
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fill in the survey here: https://forms.gle/znd7W1vMN8VJBhaZAA wonderful team performance built on effort & pure heart wasn't enough for the Dons, ...
DODGY NIGHT IN THE WEST | Essendon vs. Fremantle Review | Round 15 2023
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not a great night out in the West from the Dons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
MID SEASON REVIEW | Essendon 2023
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam & Nath talk everything 2023. We look at our start to the year and what we expect to happen between now and the end of September! Hosted on Acast. ...
DONS ON FIRE! Essendon vs. Carlton Review | Round 13 2023
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Carlton plummet into the bottom 4... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Scrappy Dons Win - Essendon vs. Tin Rattlers FC Review - Round 12 2023
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Winning form is good form! The Dons make it three on the bounce with a tight win over Norf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
JOB DONE! Essendon vs. West Coast Review - Round 11 2023
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well, it wasn't pretty, but we bring home a crucial four points! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DREAMTIME! Dons win a classic - Essendon vs. Richmond Review | Round 10 2023
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An epic win in front of a massive MCG crowd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Outclassed in the North - Essendon vs. Brisbane Review | Round 9 2023
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A solid first half wasn't enough to grab 4 points against a rampant Lions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Strangest 5 Point Loss... Essendon vs. Port Adelaide Review | Round 8 2023
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It felt like a 10 goal loss... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's a brutal competition... Essendon vs. Geelong Review | Round 7 2023
02 May 2023
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Two losses means we drop from third to ninth... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Heartbreak.... Essendon vs. Collingwood Review | Round 6 2023
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Three quarters of great footy and a 28 point three quarter time lead wasn't enough for the Dons to get the job done on ANZAC Day 2023. Hosted on Acast...
Speechless! Essendon vs. Melbourne Review | Round 5 2023
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We don't know how to feel... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Winning ugly is still winning... Essendon vs. GWS Review | Round 4 2023
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not one for the archives... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It was fun while it lasted... Essendon vs. St Kilda Review | Round 3 2023
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not all doom and gloom, but plenty to work on for the boys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Dons are 2-0! Essendon vs. Gold Coast Review | Round 2, 2023
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Dons are in rare air given recent history, sitting third on the ladder with a 2-0 start to the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Walla Returns! Essendon vs. Hawthorn Review | Round 1, 2023
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wall caps off a pretty perfect day fort the Dons! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Essendon will win ? games in 2023
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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