A podcast series from the Betoota Advocate that breaks down, explains and decodes Australian politics and the big issues in the news cycle.
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At its core, The Ball and All is a podcast aimed at normalising adversity. From a humble farm shed in Lennox Head, former Wallaby Berrick 'Barnesy' Barnes, sports business mentor, Steve 'Condo' Condon and former Junior World Surfing Champion, James 'Woody' Wood chat community, connection, challenges and of course, a little sport too. From former and current sportspeople to coaches through to parenting experts, artists and musicians, The Ball and All keeps things light while often going deep.
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An improvised trip inside the minds of comedians Becky Lucas and Cameron James. Featuring Regular Musical Guest, Joyride.
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Big Natural Talents is a podcast from comedians Concetta Caristo and Lauren Bonner. They talk about their personal lives, the personal lives of celebs, and take everything personally.
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Get all the latest important news from the world of podcasting in under 10 minutes Essential listening for anyone with a podcast or working in podcasting. This podcast is voiced by an automated LLM.
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Its Magic Round! As all the teams head up to Brisbane, Mr Matrix & Condo break down some of the toughest match ups to date! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Ball and All
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Time is flying and we are at Round 8 of the season! 10 remain in the knockout and we have some leaders making ground in the tipping! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Ball and All
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Brett Burcher is a big wave surfer charging some of the biggest slabs on the planet, he's also a breathwork instructor, primary school teacher, writer & film maker. We welcomed him to the shed a few weeks ago to share his passions and stories with the community while he was here supporting crew from the Adaptive Surfing Championship. See omnystudio…
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Its Easter weekend and theres lots of great match ups this week! Theres still some jackpots and prizes to be had, so make sure you tune into this episode for all the details! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Ball and All
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15 left in the Knockout! Theres some very nervous tipsters out there this week with so much on the line! Condo & Mr Matrix break down the week ahead with Mr Matrix predicting a potential bottom 8 spot for the reigning premiers the Panthers! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Ball and All
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Elliot Foote’s story is one of absolute resilience. He joins us in the shed this week to revisit one of the most harrowing survival experiences, where he and his friends were stranded in the Indian Ocean between islands after a storm sank their boat. We go deep into his experience and mindset and learn how determination and resilience kept him aliv…
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With only 30 left in the Knockout and the stakes getting higher, who will you pick this week to survive? Join Condo & Mr Matrix as they dissect another round of upsets and preview the week ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Ball and All
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Mr Matrix & Condo bring you all the updates and tips heading into Round 4 of the NRL Season! Can you survive the knockout/Last man standing this week? Only 40 remain! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Ball and All
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What a week of upsets we just went through! Mr Matrix and Condos predictions of upsets in the first 6-7 weeks are proving to be a battle in the Footy Tipping! With another week of great match ups ahead, who will come out on top? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Ball and All
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If Resilience was a man, his name would be Jay Stevens. Jay is all about the one percenters in life. Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. Learn from your losses, challenges and adversity to fuel your growth and build a mental toolkit for life! Jay has overcome some of the hardest challenges after surviving a helicopter crash and receiving …
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Round 2 of the NRL Season! We're off to a hot start in the footy tipping and its critical you make your stand early too! Join us for the second week preview This episode is brought to you by the Station Grocer, your number one pit stop for everything in the northern rivers! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Round 1 of the NRL is complete, as we have a few teams blasting out of the gates! Join Condo and Mr Matrix as we dissect the weekend of games and look into the favourites ahead! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Ball and All
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We're back on home soil this weekend for Part 2 of the opening week of NRL games! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Ball and All
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The Rapper, The Golfer & The Tripper
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1:02:01Watch Cam's special BANGERS on the Grouse House YouTube channel, Thurs March 6 at 7pm. Give it a comment, share, etc, too please! Becky and Cam are touring their brand new stand up shows in 2025 and tix are on sale now. Come see Cam LIVE Come see Becky LIVE Follow us on IG @beckylucas__ @iamcameronjames @donjoyride See omnystudio.com/listener for p…
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This episode is a really special one as we welcome a sunglasses entrepreneur, connoisseur and game changer to the industry Jon Laurenson! Music, Surfing, Snowboarding, you name it and a pair of shades were a part of the movement in the 90's/2000's and beyond. Jonny takes us back to the beginning and walks us through a lifetime of creativity in the …
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Its the first week of previews leading into Vegas this weekend! Mr Matrix and Condo are back for the weekly podcast! From footy tipping, highlights, low lights, bets, biff and banter - we have you covered! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Ball and All
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The Siren is about to go off and we are almost away with the 2025 NRL Season! This episode is all about our final tips, best bets and multis leading into the season! Mr Matrix provides his wealth of knowledge and Condo brings the calculator for some insane crunching stats on the season ahead! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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NRL Preview Number #9- This is the last of our season team previews and it highlights the strongest team in the competition, The Melbourne Storm! Each year they just go from strength to strength and 2025 is looking like the same! We have them tipped as the favourite this year, so tune in to find out why! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…
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NRL Preview Number #8 - Features the up and coming Eels and the crashing Roosters! The Eels have a lot of new changes to their roster this year and have huge potential for growth this season! On the other hand the Roosters are lacking the strength and support in their team across all aspects. An interesting review and one not to be missed! See omny…
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NRL Preview Number #7 - Features the Raiders and the Manly Sea Eagles! Both teams look to be in good form leading into the season! Listen in for all the details! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Ball and All
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BETOOTA TALKS: Election Whisperer Kos Samaras
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47:25This week we talk to Kos Samaras - a laser sharp political pundit and advisor. The grandson of Greek partisan communists, raised in Broadmeadows, Kos rose through the ranks to become one of the most influential political figures in Victoria. Now, a strategist and pollster he offered some intriguing insights into the state of modern politics and whe…
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BETOOTA TALKS: A Greenie Senator from QLD, Larissa Waters
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43:10In the first of our pre-election podcast interview, The Betoota Advocate speaks to Senator Larissa Waters from the Australian Greens. She's been around a long time, and Queensland keeps making it clear that she's not going anywhere. The Betoota Advocate hits Senator Waters with some tough questions about Greens politics, and their tactics. To her c…
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NRL Preview Number #6 - This episode features one of the big hitters this season with the Cronulla Sharks! Fitzy has the team in shape and ready for the seasoner opener over in Vegas! Will this be the year of the Sharks? We also dive deep into the Cowboys and how their year is shaping up! An episode not to be missed! See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Betoota Talks: The 31st Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese MP
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39:12The PM joins Betoota Talks this week to talk about his experiences, hurdles and future plans in the top job. With an election around the corner, The Betoota Advocate poses the question to him: What have you done differently to Scott Morrison? He answers that and more. This interview also includes a lot of chat about the South Sydney Rabbitohs, but …
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NRL Preview Number #5 - Features the Warriors and the Dolphins! New faces in both teams and with some challenges ahead, will both teams come up with the goods this season? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Ball and All
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NRL Preview Number # 4 - Features the Reigning Champions the Penrith Panthers! Can Ivan Cleary get them to Premiership Number 5? This Episode also features the Gold Coast Titans and whether Des Hasler can bring his team back into a top 8 squad! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Ball and All
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Preview Number 3 features Condo's Mighty Dragons along with Hunter Valleys finest the Newcastle Knights. Is there a top 8 spot for either of these teams? Listen in to find out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Ball and All
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Episode 2 features the Canterbury Bulldogs & The South Sydney Rabbitohs! Condo & Mr Matrix provide all of their inside knowledge and predictions for these two teams with the year ahead! Transfers, new clubs, who will solidify their position in the top 8? From footy tipping, highlights, low lights, bets, biff and banter - we have you covered! See om…
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2025 NRL Podcast is back! - Brisbane Bronco's & West Tigers
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32:05The 2025 NRL Podcast is back! Condo & The Matrix return to bring you all the greatest insights throughout the NRL season! From footy tipping, highlights, low lights, bets, biff and banter - we have you covered! Tune into this episode featuring the mighty Brisbane Bronco's & the West Tigers preseason wrap! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…
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The Big Eight - Johnny Gannon, Jason Gilbert, Wagyu Huey & Kelly Macdonald
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59:52This episode is all about The Big Eight challenge by Johnny Gannon! We start this episode with JG himself as we prep for a life changing experience of health, fitness and wellbeing. Jason Gilbert adds in his exercise & nutritional advice for optimising performance throughout the eight weeks along with some great tips on maintaining longevity with t…
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This week we welcome a former St George Illawarra Dragons Star Player turned Super Coach Nathan Brown to the shed! After an illustrious playing career with 172 games for the Dragons, Brownie continued his skills into coaching the Dragons, Huddersfield, St Helens, Newcastle Knights, New Zealand Warriors and now holds a role as the Assistant Head Coa…
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This week we have a genius wordsmith, Australian Poet and distinguished storyteller Murray “Muz” Hartin join us in the shed. Known for his unique style and rhyming verse, the visualisation of his Australian storytelling has made generations of audiences laugh and cry, epitomising mateship and our connection to the land. Muz loves to have a yarn, re…
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This week we welcome back our good mate Jason Gilbert for a Health and Wellness Optimiser leading into the Christmas break! Jason is a human performance optimiser, health and wellbeing coach and educator based in the Northern Rivers with over 20 years experience at an elite level. Jason has devoted his life to changing others' lives for the better …
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Join us this week as we travel to Pelican Waters to sit down with one of the Worlds Greatest Coaches in Golf, Grant Field. Grant is a Member of the Australian PGA and one of Australia’s leading golf coaches. As the Director & Head of Coaching for Grant Field Golf - Pelican Waters Golf Club, he is known for is short game expertise. Grant is the long…
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Hey guys! Long time, no pod. We're all back! We set out to do a Xmas themed ep, but it went off the rails within about 30 seconds. Sorry! In many ways, it's a classic ep of this pod. In that it's insane. Becky and Cam are touring their brand new stand up shows in 2025 and tix are on sale now. Come see Cam LIVE Come see Becky LIVE Follow us on IG @b…
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Byron Bay Surfer and former ISA World Junior Champion, this week we welcome the legend Garrett Parkes! Growing up in Byron Bay riding his dads boards Parkes Surfboards, Garrett had a flourishing surfing career reaching the top of sport throughout his junior and mid twenty's. Post Surfing he spent 6 years in the Army and now works in Helicopter Sear…
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Taama Jones - 'A broadway star stuck in a plumbers body'
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2:03:17This week we're back in the shed as we welcome Local Legend and Community Hero Taama Jones to the podcast! A keen surfer & community linchpin, Taama has played a huge part in supporting the community post the 2022 floods and played a major role within the 'Tinny Army'. With his hilarious personality he brings happiness to everyone around him and co…
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Col Lee OAM - Turning the Tide- *LIVE* from Cherry Street Sports Club
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1:01:01The Ball & All presents a LIVE Podcast from the Book Launch of Col Lee's 'Turning the Tide'. Col Lee is an absolute champion bloke and an integral part of the Northern Rivers community. ‘Turning The Tide’ is about the extraordinary story of Ballina Rotary’s response to the 2022 floods crisis, written by Col with assistance of his neighbour & former…
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We're back in the shed and this week we welcome a very special guest Dave Gyngell! Australian businessman and former CEO of Nine Entertainment Co, Gynge has played a major role in developing the Media and Television industry throughout his career. A keen surfer growing up in Bondi and proud member of the ITN Boardriders, to a now local of the Byron…
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Its the Grand Final Week of the NRL! 7:30pm Sunday we have the Storm vs Panthers! Mr Matrix and Condo do their final review of the NRL season and prepare for the Ultimate Clash of the titans this weekend! The Ball & All Podcast would like to thank all of its supporters this year, everyone who contributed to the Footy Tipping Comp, Our Loyal Sponsor…
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Video Podcasts, AI, and Accessibility: Navigating the Evolving Podcast Landscape
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8:24Is video the future of podcasting? We discuss the rise of video podcasts and what it means for creators and listeners alike. Plus, we'll explore the potential impact of AI on the industry, from Google's NotebookLM to the question of whether AI can ever truly replicate the magic of human connection. We'll also touch on the importance of accessibilit…
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Two weeks left in the NRL and its CRUNCH TIME! Roosters VS Storm Friday night and Sharks VS Panthers Saturday. Who will Condo and The Matrix tip this week? Tune in to find out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Ball and All
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Its week two of the NRL Finals and we have some great match ups ahead. The Sharks V Cowboys & Roosters V Sea Eagles. Join Mr Matrix and Condo in the shed for the weekly catch up! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Ball and All
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The Regular Season is a wrap! Congratulations to Big Philou for taking the win in the Footy Tipping and the West Tigers for taking the Wooden Spoon! Both great achievements across the board! Week 1 of the finals is here and we have some great match ups to discuss! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Captain's Run - Round Twenty Seven - FINAL ROUND!
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33:30Its the Final Round of the regular season and theres so much to play for! The Footy Tipping is down to the last few games! Will Big Philou or Turbo Tim take the money! Or will David Peacheys All Stars get a full card and comeback with the bonus points to send it to Golden Goal??!! So much is on the line this week! We also have a cracking round of L…
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It's Hotting up across the NRL and with our Footy Tipping Comp! Two weeks left! Who will make the Top 8 and who will triumph with their picks! Tune in for all the details! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Ball and All
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Watch out tipsters...the end of the season is almost here! Timturbo has shaky boots and Big Philou is coming home hot! Don't sleep on David Peacheys All Stars too as they are coming home fast down in the shire! WHO WILL TAKE THE TITLE! Matrix and Condo bring you the weekly wrap of the NRL upcoming games! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…
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The Jackpot has gone off! We can't believe it but finally someone has taken home the chocolates! Congrats to Evan Mcgregor! Things are hotting up in the NRL too with the Storm taking on the Panthers first up! Tune in for a must listen episode for the week ahead! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Theres a shake up in the Footy Tipping this week as a new leader emerges with their joker play! The Mini Jackpot has also been won with 5 cases from Yulli's going to our winners! Tune into this episode for all the latest news from Condo and the Matrix! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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It's hotting up! Some teams will triumph and others will crumble! Matrix and Condo are in the hot seat tonight as they discuss whats needed from each NRL team to make an impact in these last few weeks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Ball and All
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