A special episode of Chatting With Sturat. After 29 years of commentary, Stu McCarthy has announced he's stepping back from his full-time commentary commitments. Colleague Brian Van De Wakker sat down with Stu for a special edition of the pod, to look back on his career and discuss what's next for the man known as 'Sturat'.…

Send us a text Join JRN writers and pundits Stuart John and Chris McCarthy as they recount the highlights of the final two days of racing at the 2025 Australian Rowing Championships. This episode features interviews with Oscar McGuinness, Verayna Zilm, and Jordan Roberts following their Interstate wins on Sunday. Thank you all for listening through…

ABC commentary doyen, Quentin Hull, joins the pod to discuss the art of commentary. This curious artform is a soundtrack to so many of our lives. Let's get under the hood to better understand how good Rugby League commentary is made, the ins and outs of radio commentary, how TV commentary differs, and the challenges of switching between sports. Plu…

Send us a text Join JRN writers and pundits Chris McCarthy and Stuart John as they lay down their predictions for Sunday's schools and interstate races at the 2025 Australian Rowing Championships. This podcast is sponsored by SL Racing. SL Racing have been designing and building winning racing rowing boats since 2010 out of New Zealand. They recent…

Send us a text Join JRN writers and pundits Stuart John and Chris McCarthy as they take you through all the action of day five at the 2025 Australian Rowing Championships. The duo also chat with Verayna Zilm, Ant Di Cosmo, and Alex Moylan from the winning crew in the first ever Open Lightweight Women's Eights race, and get the thoughts of MUBC coac…

Send us a text Join JRN writers and pundits Stuart John and Chris McCarthy as they take you through all the twists and turns of the first day of finals racing at the 2025 Australian Rowing Championships. The duo look ahead to some of the winning small boats combining in quads, fours, and eights, as well as chat about Sunday's Interstate regatta. Th…

Send us a text Join JRN writers and pundits Stuart John and Chris McCarthy as they take you through all the week's stories from around the Australian Rowing World. This week's show comes to you from the shores of the Lake Barrington International Rowing Course in Tasmania! Chris and Stuart run you through all the stories of the QLD GPS, NSW AAGPS, …

Send us a text Join JRN writers and pundits Stuart John and Chris McCarthy as they take you through all the week's stories from around the Australian Rowing World. This weeks show looks ahead to nationals, before chatting about the SA Head of the River and ACT State Grade Championships. Stuart and Chris are joined by JRN writer Anna Kirkwood to tal…

Send us a text Join JRN writers and pundits Stuart John and Chris McCarthy as they take you through all the week's stories from around the Australian Rowing World. This week the show covers all the highlights from the NSW Schoolgirl and Schoolboy Heads of the River, including an interview with the victorious Kinross Wolaroi Schoolgirl First Eight. …

Send us a text Join JRN writers and pundits Stuart John and Chris McCarthy as they take you through all the week's stories from around the Australian Rowing World. This week the show covers all the highlights from ACT Junior Champs and Head of the Lake, as well as the Sydney Rowing Club regatta in Penrith. They are also joined by Victorian commenta…

Send us a text Join JRN writers and pundits Stuart John and Chris McCarthy as they take you through all the week's stories from around the Australian Rowing World. They are also joined by South Australian coach, administrator, and rower Jo Malcolm for the run down on all the action from West Lakes at the South Australian Rowing Championships. This …

Send us a text Join JRN writers and pundits Stuart John and Chris McCarthy as they take you through all the stories and drama of the Riverview Gold Cup regatta in Sydney. They are also joined by JRN writer Anna Kirkwood to give a rundown on all the talking points of a very blustery Nagambie Regatta. This podcast is sponsored by SL Racing. SL Racing…

Send us a text Join JRN writers and pundits Stuart John and Chris McCarthy as they take you through all the stories of the NSW State Championships in Sydney. Featuring interviews with Glebe Rowing Club's Lucy Yabsley, Canberra Girls Grammar's Schoolgirl Quad, Sydney Rowing Club's Franz Imfeld, and Mosman Rowing Club's Rowena Meredith. This podcast …

Send us a text Join JRN writers and pundits Stuart John and Chris McCarthy as they take you through all the stories of the NSW Small Boats Regatta in Sydney. They are also joined by QLD commentator Murray Stewart as the team recaps the excitement and drama of the QLD State Championships at Lake Wyaralong. Tune in for weekly insights, analysis, and …

Send us a text Join JRN writers and pundits Stuart John and Chris McCarthy as they take you on a journey through the Australian rowing season. Tune in for weekly insights, analysis, and guest interviews from across the nation. This podcast is sponsored by SL Racing. SL Racing have been designing and building winning racing rowing boats since 2010 o…

Hard Ons founding member, bassist, artist and staunch Parramatta Eels fan, Ray Ahn joins the pod to take stock of 40-plus years of the Hard Ons and the travails of being a Parramatta supporter throughout the journey. A really engaging chat encompassing distant memories of Eels glory and not-so-distant Eels heartbreak, all while charting the rise of…

It's time again to shove the thermometer where it needs to go to take the temperature of Rugby League in the Old Dart as we observe the State of the UK Rugby League Nation 2024. Joining us is a panel (if two guests can be counted as a panel) comprising two fine UK Rugby League minds - Anthony Broxton, author of Hope & Glory: Rugby League in Thatche…

A reboot from 2022 of a great chat with Brendan Cowell about his novel Plum, which has just been turned into a beaut TV series. Plum is the tale about the turbulent post-footy life of Rugby League great, Peter Lum. Brendan shared what he knows and what he's learnt about footy, fame, concussion, masculinity, the Johns brothers' reading habits and pl…

When you think of Western Australian Speedway one name comes to mind, Migro. Yes Gavin Migro, he opens up with me about all things in his life but also how the Motorplex works. He was a hell of a wheel man too back in the day.By Sturat Media

Rugby League in New Zealand: A People's History is the definitive account of the people and the culture of the great game in Aotearoa. Author and historian, Ryan Bodman joins us to chat about Rugby League's unique voyage in New Zealand, the events that have shaped its trajectory, and how it's faring in the modern day. It's simply a brilliant book -…

Newtown Jets CEO Stuart McCarthy joins the pod to give us a glimpse into what it's like running a Rugby League club away from the bright lights of the NRL. What are the spreadsheet tabs that matter? Is it possible to make ends meet? How does a rainy Saturday at Henson Park impact the bottom line? Who came up with the idea for the Beer Footy Food Fe…

Time to chat NRL OF THE FUTURE. How do we get from 17 to 20? What shape will the competition take? And what will it mean for Origin, International Rugby League, the NRLW and Super League. NRL.com and International Rugby League's Brad Walter joins us to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Parramatta Eels fans have a difficult relationship with momentum. There's an actual physical limit to how much we can talk about a certain match from a certain year against a certain team with a certain 16-point lead with a certain 10 minutes to go... ...maybe it's time we try understand momentum a little better. Dr Caitlin Fox-Harding joins us to …

He is certainly one of Australia's most well known TV presenters, more importantly he is a racecar driver!!! Had the pleasure of meeting Grant a number of years ago Parramatta City Raceway, I really enjoyed this chat and he is just a ripper, I hope you enjoy as much as I did....By Sturat Media

How on earth does someone stay vital in Rugby League over six decades? What drives a man to continue coaching at the top level at an age when everyone else has either been pensioned off or has had enough? Andrew Webster has written a splendid biography on Wayne Bennett that goes deep on one of Rugby League's most significant all-time figures. The W…

If you know speedway, you know the name Kinser! Kraig Kinser is the son of a legend. In saying that, Kraig has certainly made a name for himself on the World of Outlaws tour over the years. The Indiana native, who is very quietly spoken, speaks openly about his career and life journey so far.......By Sturat Media

Part 2 - Jack Hewitt is certainly an entertainer, I would love to have 5 days with this man and just listen to his stories, these old skool racers are just bad ass, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all........By Sturat Media

Part 1 - Jack Hewitt is a very talented racecar driver in his own right, but where he was even better and still is, was outside the racecar, he admitts that his mouth may have got him trouble from time to time, but he put bums on seats and new how to entertain in the car but outside it too.By Sturat Media

Max Easton joins the pod to chat about his new novel Paradise Estate. A sequel to the Miles Franklin-nominated The Magpie Wing, Paradise Estate introduces us to a Hurlstone Park share house, including Rocco, who's making a late tilt at the Italian Rugby League World Cup squad. Like its predecessor, Paradise Estate is a brilliant Sydney snapshot, ch…

We revisit our November 2021 chat with Professor Megan Davis that hopefully provides a little space and clarity amongst all the Referendum campaign din. All of course wrapped in a loving Rugby League blanket. This is an edited version of the original, which can still be found in the feed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Anthony Broxton joins the pod to chat about his thoroughly excellent new book Hope & Glory: Rugby League in Thatcher's Britain. A turbulent period for the country meets an ambitious time for British Rugby League. How did it all come to be? And how can we make sense of it 30-40 years on? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Stuey and Sharpy chat about the sad passing of Zimbabwe icon, and all-round nice guy, Heath Streak. A sobering start to the episode, RIP Heath. The guys then switch from somber topics to Garfield Sobers, Lara, and Hayden, let's reflect on world record run scorers. Australia vs South Africa T20 match reviewed with Head scoring 91 and Australia winni…

Sharpy is still in Ireland so Stuey phones the friend. Game 3 of Ireland and India is a washout. Series ends 2-0. Stuey’s stories gets it’s debut, with uncle Dennis. Aka Dennis Lillee. Stu shares his childhood recollections of Uncle Dennis. Sharpy takes a drink break with Irish all-rounder Barry McCarthy. It’s Guiness and some quality accents. Marl…

Stuey “Magical” was left in the studio alone, danger, but opts to phone a friend. Sharpy calls in from Ireland, ahead of a family test, and the Ireland and India series. A quick update on the world game, and games around the world. The ins and outs for the South Africa series, Stokes and Payne, me me me. Nothing to whine about Ponting’s wine. Quali…

Stuey MacGill and Sharpy hold the fort for the fifth anniversary of wickets. Yep that’s 5 episodes in a row, without suspension. It’s World Cup fever in Australia right now, so where do we start? Today the guys discuss the pace of the game, or lack of it. Too slow? Red cards are on the … mmm cards. Around the world, in a lot less than 80 days becau…

Uncle Stu (for this week), Shane, and Sharpy are back to move around the crease for 4 mins a rant. With the Ashes over, the boys turn their attention to village cricket, but can't help but reflect on the series. 4 years from now, the team reflect on the fact that nearly everyone is going to be... too old for another series. So with that, the guys d…

Stu, Shane and Sharpy are back to discuss the end of the Ashes. Proper cricket, ball changes, bowling and batting performances, all dissected. Captaincy discussed, but more importantly the guys work out who has the rights to party. 2-2, Ashes retained. England didn't bother opening up the bar for traditionally post series drinks, with England's doo…

Daniel Powell has been around and in the media for long time, let's findout how he has got to where he is today...By Sturat Media

We are back. Well some of us. Stu MacGill, Jack Sharp, and former Australian Lacrosse player, DJ and Umpire - Josh Beagley. Shane Lee has omitted himself with illness. In this episode we chat about the Aussies retaining the Ashes. Boo hoo, it rained. That's pretty normal in Manchester, in England, well pretty much everywhere. It's happened before a…

Here it is. The first episode. Shane Lee, Stuart MacGill, and Jack Sharp, hitting the big topics in cricket, previewing the 4th test. Hitting the big stats, big opinions, in 4 mins per topic, the time it takes for an over. Previewing the ashes, who's in and who's not. We take a spin around the cricket world, giving you our take on the latest news.…

Randy Hannagan or as he is known as "The Hurricane" is one of the coolest cats in the world of Sprintcar Racing.... Stu finds out how he got that nickname and we also delve into many different topics.By Sturat Media

He hasn't raced for many years, but this guy is more involved now in Motorsport than he ever was. John Mineeff raced Sprintcars a few years ago, he was a battler but new how to have fun in what he was doing.... I really enjoyed chatting with John......By Sturat Media

Former NRL referee Matt Cecchin joins us for a special Adjudication Edition of the PRL Podcast. Matt comes out of retirement to ref our specially convened match to help us better understand some of the grey areas of our great game. And in between rulings, Matt thoughtfully reflects on a storied career in the middle. The PRL Podcast takes full respo…

Steve Williams, this guys loves Speedway more than I realised. His knowledge of the sport is really cool. The best part is he has raced for many years and attened all the biggest races in USA. He like me loves Speedway and Golf, he is one the worlds most well known caddies, he has caddied for Greg Norman, Tiger Woods & Adam Scott just to name a few…

What does the Dolphins' entry into the NRL actually mean for the character and make-up of South-East Queensland Rugby League? Celebrated Australian author and actor, and Redcliffe Dolphins fan from way back, William McInnes gives us 110% and then some, as he reflects on his personal history with the Redcliffe region, the Dolphins and the old Brisba…

We're back for another year! And what better way to kick things off than with a chat with one of the most interesting Rugby League minds, Matt Elliott. We discuss some of the themes of his new book, The Change Room: Play The Game of Your Life and dip into some of his experiences from a lifetime in Rugby League, including some candid reflections fro…

Three years in the waiting, the 50th edition of the Koori Knockout has been run and won. Bidjigal man Brad Cooke joins us to discuss how it all went down. Plus we chat about how the Knockout continues to evolve, the social dividends it promotes, as well as Brad's memories of some of the all-time great Knockout moments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co…

It's high time we took the pulse of Rugby League in the UK. And who better to place two fingers to its wrist than UK Labour historian and Rugby League thinker, Anthony Broxton from Tides of History. We chat with Anthony about his latest piece, 'Does Rugby League have a gambling problem?', delve into deeper territory on the IMG-led future of the Bri…

Grade Cricketer and North Sydney Bears lifer Sam Perry joins the pod to ruminate on the lot of Bears fans as the pendulum may be finally, possibly, potentially (don't shout it lest you jinx it!) swinging their way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By PRLSA

Foreign and public policy specialist, Hugh Piper takes us deep on soft power, sports diplomacy and the role Rugby League is playing and may play in Australia's foreign policy strategy in the Pacific, including through a potential PNG-based team in the National Rugby League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…