The Sounding Board
Episodes
Scorecard #169
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: The ABC's investigaton into Donald Tru...
S10 E33 - Question Time
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about: Tom Morris' recent retweet, Kane Cornes on SEN vs Kane Cornes on Channel 7, how the ...
S10 E33 - Journalism is Under Attack
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There was a bit for Hutchy and Damo to work through in this Grand Final week edition of 'The Sounding Board', including Monday night's Brownlow Medal,...
Damo's Dish - Moroccan Slow-cooked Lamb Shoulder
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This recipe from Damo sounds like an absolute cracker! Tune in and give it a go... Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to ...
Scorecard #168
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: This year's Trade Period, the governme...
S10 E32 - Question Time
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about: How radio and TV ratings are measured, why Hutchy does TV, Media Watch last week, th...
S10 E32 - It Drove the Wedge Further
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There was an abundance of material for this week's show, including the 'Hall of Frame' of the century, the media strategies from Essendon and Zach Mer...
Damo's Dish - Matcha Overnight Oats
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Damo's armed with a healthy breakfast option for his 'Dish' this week, and it sounds pretty yum as well! Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or...
Scorecard #167
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: Taunting in the AFL, booing, corporate...
S10 E31 - Question Time
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about: How the media and police work together, mobile phones on TV panels, the newsbreaker ...
S10 E31 - I've Got No Interest in Colouring in Mistakes
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A jam-packed episode this week, with Hutchy and Damo discussing Sam McClure's follow up article on Hutchy, crime in Victoria, the future of Kane Corne...
Damo's Dish - Portuguese Kale Soup
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Damo knows the name of this dish might be a little bit unappealing, but once you hear what's in the recipe, you'll be wanting to have it in front of y...
Scorecard #166
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: Sporting documentaries, The AFL's coll...
S10 E30 - Question Time
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about: "Normalising the Bird", the Legend's Game, The Saturday Rub being recorded on Friday...
S10 E30 - The Other Half of the Story is Wildly Inaccurate
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo had a lot to work through this week, including the recent articles on Hutchy, Bob Katter's angry presser, what drove the success of th...
Damo's Dish - Brown Sugar Garlic Butter Roast Pork
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Damo's gone back to a faithful source for his recipe this week, and if it tastes as good as it sounds, you'd be silly not to give it a try! Send us ...
Scorecard #165
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: Injury substitutes in Test cricket, Iz...
S10 E29 - Question Time
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about: Kane and Damo's "Beef", the growth of the NRL and AFL, how broadcasters will promote...
S10 E29 - The Favourable Loser Coverage
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There was heaps for Hutchy and Damo to work through in this week's episode, including the media's handling of the Izak Rankine situation last week, "f...
Damo's Dish - Duck Breast with Ponzu Dressing
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Damo's got everything in a row for this recipe - and it sounds like a ripper! Tune in, put it together and you won't be disappointed. Send us your ...
Scorecard #164
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: YouTube's interest in acquiring the Ac...
S10 E28 - Question Time
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about: Personas on different media platforms, advertorial content, cricket being commentate...
S10 E28 - The Glass Jaw Clubhouse Leaders
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A lot for Hutchy and Damo to tackle in this episode, including the latest reporting on St Kilda, Izak Rankine's homophobic slur against Collingwood, t...
Damo's Dish - Slow Cooked Pulled Pork
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan Brown gave Damo the heads up on this dish, and it's one of his favourites! It certainly sounds tasty, let us know what you think! Send us yo...
Scorecard #163
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: State of Origin's return, where the ne...
S10 E27 - Question Time
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about: Where talent uses their strongest material, journalists deleting tweets, Tom Morris'...
S10 E27 - The Optimism Committee
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo had tonnes to work with this week, including Snoop Dogg being named as the AFL Grand Final entertainment, the coverage of Simon Goodwi...
Damo's Dish - One Pot Chilli Mac and Cheese
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Damo thought this recipe might be one of Hutchy's favourites and it certainly sounds delicious! Tune in to hear how to make it! Send us your recipe...
Scorecard #162
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: Fox Footy's no nickname policy, turnin...
S10 E26 - Question Time
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about: Podcast listener numbers, TJ and Browny on the Sunday Footy Show, the gap between th...
S10 E26 - We're a Hypocritical Audience
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There was lots for Hutchy and Damo to discuss this week, including "vision-gate" from Footy Classified, Bluey's "Hammerbarn" episode, the doorstop int...
Damo's Dish - Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of Damo's favourite things to cook is a Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder, and if his passion is any measure, this recipe might be one of his best yet! ...
Scorecard #161
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: Toby Greene's halftime comments agains...
S10 E25 - Question Time
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about: The ABC's funding, how a Wildcard round would change this AFL season, the media's co...
S10 E25 - They're in the Middle of a Delicate Dance
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo had a plethora of topics for this week's episode, including the big change to Fox Footy's commentary, the Herald Sun's article on Hutc...
Damo's Dish - Green Chilli and Coriander Chicken Soup
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Damo loves his soups and he reckons this recipe is a beauty for anyone who doesn't mind a bit of spice! Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or...
Scorecard #160
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: Lowering the voting age in Australia, ...
S10 E24 - Question Time
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about: The way the media are covering Ross Lyon, their advice to the Coldplay affair couple...
S10 E24 - A Bridge Too Far
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There was lots on Hutchy and Damo's agenda to work through this week, including the revenue 'Bluey' is generating for the BBC, the worrying presence o...
Damo's Dish - Cheat's Meatball Orrecchiette
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Damo's a huge fan of making meatballs from scratch, and this recipe gives you a simple but effective way to do so if you're a bit time poor! Send u...
SPECIAL - The Four'N Twenty Legends Game for Prostate Cancer
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of Australia’s most iconic sporting events - the Four’N Twenty Legends Game for Prostate Cancer - is back for 2025! Set to take place on Thur...
Scorecard #159
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: Fox Footy's post-match interview with...
S10 E23 - Question Time
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about: How the media reports issues with racism, the dwindling Australian interest in Wimbl...
S10 E23 - The "Fatten Up" Concept
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo had plenty to address this week, including the "World Class" examples of Taking Out The Trash recently, the prevalence of Dr Chris Web...
Damo's Dish - Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're time poor at the moment, this simple but delicious recipe from Damo is an absolute ripper! Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or f...
Scorecard #158
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: "Flex scheduling" in the AFL, the US ...
S10 E22 - Question Time
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about: Friday night double-headers in the AFL, the one thing they've cut out of the podcast...
S10 E22 - People Are Scraping Him Everywhere
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There was lots for Hutchy and Damo to discuss in this week's episode, including SEN's acquisition of RSN, how the media covered Erin Patterson's murde...
Damo's Dish - Smoky Roasted Tomato Soup
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Winter in Melbourne forces Damo down the "homely" cooking path and this Smoky Roasted Tomato Soup is an absolute staple for him every year - it sounds...
Scorecard #157
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: Brad Lloyd's press conference after Ca...
S10 E21 - Question Time
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about: "Dead games" in the AFL this season, swearing in podcasts, how much AFL executives a...
S10 E21 - He Was Being A Smart-Ass
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo had plenty to work through this week, including Damo's hosting duties on Footy Classified, Usman Khawaja's refusal to speak to SEN, To...
Damo's Dish - Beef Short Ribs
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Damo's a huge fan of Beef Short Ribs and this "perfect Sunday meal" is an absolute ripper now that we're in the depths of winter... Send us your re...
Scorecard #156
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: North Melbourne's centenary celebratio...
S10 E20 - Question Time
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about: Bluey's latest collaboration, "footy fatigue" in 2025, their philosophy for answerin...
S10 E20 - The Hand Coach Is...
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There was lots on Hutchy and Damo's agenda this week, including West Coast's "taking out of the trash", the identity of Tom Morris' infamous hand coac...
Damo's Dish - Vietnamese Chicken Pho
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Damo's admitted he's "obsessed" with Vietnamese street food, and this week he gives us his recipe for a Vietnamese Chicken Pho! Send us your recipe...
Scorecard #155
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: journalists reporting on the riots in ...
S10 E19 - Question Time
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about: Caroline Wilson's story on Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, Hutchy's potential return to the...
S10 E19 - He's Had Hand Coaching
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo had plenty to work through in this week's episode, including David Zita's apology on Twitter, the update to the 'Hall of Frame', TV ad...
Damo's Dish - Slow-cooked Chicken, Fennel and Rice Soup
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Damo's loving his soups and broth-based dishes as we're fully enveloped in the cold wintery months now. This week he gives us a slow-cooked chicken, f...
Scorecard #154
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: countdown clocks at the footy, NRL bea...
S10 E18 - Question Time
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about: Damo's Sliding Doors column, the warming of Luke Beveridge, coverage of the Erin Pat...
S10 E18 - It Was A Great Act Of Journalism
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There was plenty going on in the world of footy, politics, sport and media this week, and Hutchy and Damo (the latter of whom was very refreshed after...
Damo's Dish - Slow Cooked Beef Ribs in Korean BBQ Sauce
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Damo gives us one of his best recipes yet: slow cooked beef ribs in an amazing Korean barbecue sauce. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or f...
Scorecard #153
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: the future of the draft, coverage of t...
S10 E17 - Question Time
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about: Tom Morris' cameraman, radio stations calling from the studio and which metrics trul...
S10 E17 - I Didn't Hear It, I Didn't See It
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo have plenty to dissect from a football and television ratings deal. Plus, one of the all-time greats gets himself inducted into the Ha...
Damo's Dish - Whole Chicken Stock Special
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Damo explains how he makes chicken stock in this week's edition of 'Damo's Dish' - simple, but delicious! Send us your recipe tips and suggestions ...
Scorecard #152
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: The use of journalists names at coach ...
S10 E16 - Question Time
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about: Their coverage of Donald Trump this year, The Agenda Setters' social media strategy,...
S10 E16 - It's an Easy Bear to Poke
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's a plethora of agenda items for Hutchy and Damo to address this week, with the boys discussing Brian Taylor's most recent quip to Foxtel, Luke ...
Damo's Dish - Sausage Ragu
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Damo provides a beautiful winter dish of a sausage ragu. No need to be intimidated by a ragu recipe, it's simple to do! Send us your recipe tips an...
Scorecard #151
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: vision scrapers, quarter lengths, and ...
S10 E15 - Question Time
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about: Kane's media ban and the North vs. Dogs game on a Thursday night, off the record con...
S10 E15 - Cynicism Is A Protection Mechanism
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo have heaps to dissect this week from footy to NRL to politics to another nomination into our Hall of Frame! In this episode: 0:25 ...
Damo's Dish - Onion Gravy
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Damo has come across a recipe for onion gravy he likes from celebrity chef Colin Fassnidge from My Kitchen Rules fame. Send us your recipe tips and...
Scorecard #150
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: a reserves competition, the AFL in den...
S10 E14 - Question Time
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about: Damo's new feud with Kane and Kingy, Telstra branding at Optus Stadium, Sky Racing c...
S10 E14 - My Opinion Was Bendable
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo throw around a variety of topics in this week's edition of the Sounding Board, from the changing sensitivities of a story over the spa...
Damo's Dish - Lemon Garlic Salmon
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a controversial week in the Australian culinary world! Damo picks his side and then gives us a lovely recipe for lemon garlic salmon. Sen...
Scorecard #149
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: academy and father/son selections, Jac...
S10 E13 - Question Time
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about: uploading full shows to YouTube, allowing the players to show personality and market...
S10 E13 - It's A Shame They Don't Trust Their Coach
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Off the back of a packed week, the boys discuss the recent federal election, and then do a deep-dive on the fallout from Kane Cornes' "Sheezey Ball" s...
Damo's Dish - Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Damo gives us the perfect hearty meal for a Sunday night. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to [email protected]...
S10 E12 - Question Time
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions! 🗣️ Hosted by: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrett...
S10 E12 - Get Ahead Of It And Be Strong
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: 0:37 - Building up towards this weekend's Federal Election 3:06 - Richmond's PR handling the Noah Balta situation 6:00 - Comparing...
Damo's Dish - Butter Chicken
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now the weather is getting cooler, the dishes are getting warmer and Damo gives us a great recipe for a homemade butter chicken. No pre-made sauces he...
Scorecard #148
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. On the scorecard this week: Cheaper tickets lead to bigger c...
S10 E11 - Question Time
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions! This week's topics include: Could we see coaches who make finals get sacked? Could Kanga be the next PVL? A...
S10 E11 - From Right vs. Wrong To Being About Brand
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We've got an array of issues from the last week for you with the key topics this week including how the relationship between the police and the media ...
Damo's Dish - Chargrilled Vegetable and Goat's Cheese Pizza
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Damo gives us a brilliant idea for an afternoon entree with a a vegetarian pizza, topped with chargrilled veggies and goats cheese! Hutchy appeals why...
Scorecard #147
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. On the scorecard this week: if and how Gather Round could get ...
S10 E10 - Question Time
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions, which this week includes: the success of Gather Round, team-based commentary increasing in Australia, coverage ...
S10 E10 - There's A Rort Going On
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo are back in Melbourne after Gather Round and have returned ready with a fresh deck of topics for this week. In this episode: 0:28 - ...
Damo's Dish - Smoky Roasted Tomato Soup
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the weather begins to cool, Damo gives us a recipe for a delicious roasted tomato soup which can be accompanied by a grilled cheese toastie. Send ...
Scorecard #146
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. On the scorecard this week: an MRO revamp, sports media moving...
S10 E9 - Question Time
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions, which this week includes: fan-made content channels becoming competitors to the clubs and AFL, having a midseas...
S10 E9 - They Were Sacking The Coach And I Heard The Conversation
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was a big week in the world of "optics". The guys unpack the Oscar Allen situation from both the Eagles and Hawthorn perspectives. Are News Corp ea...
Damo's Dish - Chili Con Carne Meatballs
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Damo offers a twist on traditional meatballs with a chili con carne variety. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard...