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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...
Scorecard #145
02 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: succession plans, talent dilution,...
S10 E8 - Question Time
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions, which this week includes: signing media talent, betting markets during the election, Damo's fashion on Sunday F...
S10 E8 - Hacked, Smashed, Attacked
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo delve deep into a few heavier topics today including the ongoing story around the leaked recordings of Nick McKenzie, the media discus...
Damo's Dish - Butterflied Lamb Shoulder
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chef Damo this week gives us a comforting dish of lamb shoulder served with plenty of veggies. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback t...
Scorecard #144
26 Mar 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: commentator's being in venue, Josh...
S10 E7 - Question Time
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions, which this week includes: Damo back in the tent, if players could manage themselves and advice for young journo...
S10 E7 - Ethics Are Rubbery
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo discuss a wide range of media topics including the hot water Winx has found himself in, the incredible television which unfurled in th...
Damo's Dish - Duck à l'orange
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Damo gets French on us this week with a delicious recipe for a duck à l'orange. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingb...
Scorecard #143
20 Mar 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: should the AFL go to London, expec...
S10 E6 - Question Time
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions, which this week includes: how the U.S. shaped Hutchy's business mind, footy shows uploading content to YouTube,...
S10 E6 - What About Me?
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo are in fine form this week as they unravel the four-page job advertisement from the BBC for a Global Head of Marketing for Bluey, the ...
Damo's Dish - Lamb Backstraps with Green Pea Hummus and White Beans
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Damo loves lamb backstrap in the warm weather and he's put together a fantastic rundown. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to theso...
Scorecard #142
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. On the agenda this week: Gary Lyon in the co-host role, score ...
S10 E5 - Question Time
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer all your questions this week - including questions about the Agenda Setters v Footy Classified, changing the name of Access All...
S10 E5 - I Can Spot A Fake Blue... But That's a Genuine Stoush
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo discuss the start of the Agenda Setters, the latest movements at Channel 9, the fallout from Opening Round, and Hutchy has big plans f...
Damo's Dish - Tangy Chicken Piccata with Lemon & Capers
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Damo has found a recipe he swears by from a food influencer - a delicious Chicken Piccata with Lemon & Capers. Send us your recipe tips and suggestio...
Scorecard #141
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. On the agenda this week: John Cena, Luke Beveridge, Poli Podc...
S10 E4 - Question Time
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer all your questions this week - including the VFL, foreign correspondents, the integrity of Craig's Carry-On and if Hutchy shoul...
S10 E4 - We Set The Agenda
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo discuss the NRL's expedition to Vegas, review the Monday Night Footy Shows in the most competitive year ever, Glass Jaw the Perth jour...
Damo's Dish - Juicy Slow Cooked Pork
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Damo runs us through the Nathan Brown family recipe for a juicy, tender Slow Cooked Pork. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to the...
Scorecard #140
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. On the agenda this week: Bruce McAvaney, the England Cricket ...
S10 E3 - Question Time
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer all your questions this week - including the integrity of selecting a team as a sports owner, Damo's Air Fryer, Pride of Jenni ...
S10 E3 - You are a Whinger
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo reveal a new addition to their backdrop, the Murdoch deposition, promo shoot season, product pay-off and more in a big edition of The ...
Damo's Dish - Creamy Homemade Hummus
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Damo runs us through his first attempt at making his own homemade hummus to great success. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to th...
Scorecard #139
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. On the agenda this week: Talkback etiquette, Sam Kerr, All ...
S10 E2 - Question Time
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer all your questions this week - including burner accounts, Channel 9 not sending a commentary team to Vegas, Geelong's 3rd party...
S10 E2 - Pictures Trump Words Every Time
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo circle back on the Herald Sun Footy Reporter scrap, an ABC 'Bluey' bungle, Jannik Sinner's suspension, Morris vs Cleary and much more!...
Damo's Dish - Roast Chicken in a revolutionary kitchen gadget
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Damo is a convert to a new kitchen appliance and has used it to prepare a delicious roast chicken. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedbac...
Scorecard #138
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard...
S10 E1 - Question Time
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer all your questions this week on the first show of 2025! If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us he...
S10 E1 - The Risk/Reward Has Tipped Over
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo unpack Peter Lalor's departure from SEN, Mark Robinson's retirement from the Herald Sun and the replacement race, the Luke Sayers scan...
Damo's Dish - One Pot Christmas Leg of Lamb
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Damo gives us a handy one-pot lamb you can try as we turn towards Christmas! Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard@...
Scorecard #137
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard...
S9 E45 - Question Time
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer all your questions this week on their final show! If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: ...
S9 E45 The Best Defence Is A Good Offence
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo broadcast from The Wine Room at Marvel Stadium for the final show of the year! The boys talk about the big stories in media for the we...
Damo's Dish - Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Damo gives a new take on a kitchen staple - the classic and reliable Scrambled Egg. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundi...
Scorecard #136
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss boutique stadiums, DRS accountabilty, t...
S9 E44 - Question Time
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hutchy and Damo answer questions this week about the AFL draft coverage, media weather reports, clubs owning their own planes and more! If you'd lik...
S9 E44 - The Numbers Tell a Different Story
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Damo corners Hutchy on his Victorian Green Shoots stats, an in-depth analysis of Tom Morris' doorstop with Ricky Olarenshaw, Kane Cornes' placement in...