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Sports Best Friends Podcast Network

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A podcast network about sport

Bay 53
Weekly eps shining a blue light at the red heart of Newcastle.

Big Cat Chat
Weekly eps focused on the pride of Penrith: their Panthers.

Bad Life Titans
A weekly show for with three Gold Coast Titans fans.

NRL Musical Scrums
Big T's and OD general view of the NRL, from Twitter hill.

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Episodes

Bay 53: This Is Where This Team Is and the body starts with "Lots."

March 27, 2024 22:54 - 1 hour - 79.5 MB

This Is Where This Team Is Lots to catch up on here at Bay 53. A cowboys loss, a big win over the Storm, injuries, suspensions, and we crack the code around Adzyball, as we discuss: what is the number one consideration for coaches to prepare a team in the NRL era?

SBFs At Home: Dating The Enemy

March 19, 2024 21:17 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Babble of the West! Jack and Victoria reflect on the rollercoaster that Penrith and Parra have taken them on in their relationship. Big and Medium T both tip the next round.

Bay 53: So High on KPP

March 14, 2024 19:21 - 1 hour - 66.8 MB

After one of the more disappointing round 1 losses in Knights' history, we dissect what went wrong, and what the knights need to do to turn things around quickly in Townsville. There's loads to talk about as usual in Bay 53, so get this latest episode into your ears.

SBFs at Home: Dating The Enemy

March 10, 2024 21:15 - 1 hour - 101 MB

"It's funny cause it's wrong...like we will be". It's "Hot Takes Galore" as Jack and Victoria give their opinions on how each team will go in the 2024 season.

Bay 53: Nathan Cleary's Back Up

March 06, 2024 20:56 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB

Team List Tuesday for round 1 has been completed, and the Knights have named a strong line-up for our big round 1 clash against the Raiders. We reveal our belated ladder prediction, and we discuss the Vegas games along with the fallout.

Bay 53: That Makes One Hot Garbage Loss

March 01, 2024 20:20 - 1 hour - 65 MB

The men's season has finally arrived, and while we have to wait just a little bit longer for that first knights men's team to be named, it's never too early for the bay 53 boys to talk footy. We close out the preseason, look to the season preview, and Bretto brings out his first rant for the year!

SBFs at Home: Dating the Enemy

February 26, 2024 09:37 - 2 hours - 112 MB

The first episode giving a detailed looka t the 2024 season to come.

Bay 53: If we can win in the middle

February 23, 2024 08:37 - 1 hour - 77.3 MB

After a first up win for the year over a lacklustre Sharks in preseason trial number 1, the Knights have named a strong line-up for our last preseason game against the Storm in Fiji. We look at the Sharks result and preview the Storm game, and discuss: where does Adam O'Brien currently rank in the list of Newcastle Knights men's coaches?

Bay 53: I love a thicc boi kdog

February 15, 2024 10:53 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

It's finally arrived, the announcement we'd all been waiting for, but the knights pulled a swifty and doubled up on us. We turn on the mics to go over the two big announcements by the Knights on Tuesday, as the 2024 men's season really starts to ramp up.

Bay 53: The Bay 53 Boys Are Back in Town

February 10, 2024 09:29 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

2024 is ringing in those 01 vibes and the Bay 53 boys are ready and waiting to start the latest journey of the Newcastle Knights women's and men's teams. It's been another huge, but surprisingly low-key, off-season for the Knights. But a massive year is only just getting started.

Bay 53: Off Season Special

November 22, 2023 01:55 - 1 hour - 81.3 MB

The NRL and NRLW draws have been released, and we can't wait for round 1 or even preseason games to talk about footy again. We analyse the Knights 2024 draws, discuss offseason signings, and look into our crystal balls to see how we think the club is shaping up for a run at two titles next season.

Bay 53: The Lid Is Off

October 07, 2023 07:02 - 1 hour - 65.4 MB

It's part 1 of our grand final wrap, and we start by going all the way back to the Dally M medal awards, where a couple of knights players featured prominently. We deconstruct the Adam O'Brien interview with Barry Toohey, and take a peek at 2024.

Bay 53: Back to Backs and Threepeats

October 06, 2023 22:54 - 1 hour - 93.2 MB

The Knights went back to back in the NRLW, thePanthers threepeated in the NRL, your Bay 53 boys were there to see and witness it all. We close out our grand final 2 parter with 90 minutes of review of both incredible contests.

Bay 53: Uuuuuurgh

September 28, 2023 10:26 - 1 hour - 70.2 MB

We have made it to the last weekend in the NRL and NRLW 2023 calendars, as the Panthers and the Knights chase back-to-back immortality against the Broncos and Titans respectively. We are all on board with the girls in red and blue for their decider. Plus, as always, the Knights are offloading Saifitis! We take you through the latest player movement speculation and preview the first Sunday in October.

SBFs: Drunnkomatic

September 22, 2023 11:35 - 7 minutes - 6.79 MB

The Garden Rose is tipped and wants to talk.

Bay 53: He's a Little Fella

September 21, 2023 05:18 - 1 hour - 80.2 MB

The Knights men's season is over, while the Knights women kick on to a preliminary final agains the Broncos at McDonald Jones Stadium. While normally the NRL season ending would be cathartic and stress-relieving for fans, 2023 offers hope for 2024. As for the women? Can they go back-to-back? They have a massive game against the Broncos to get through first. Another big episode coming your way.

SBFs: Tippomatic

September 18, 2023 05:47 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

ODean is back for one last swing.

SBFs: Tippomatic

September 18, 2023 05:47 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

ODean is back for one last swing.

Bay 53: I'm Sick of Losing

September 13, 2023 21:49 - 1 hour - 96.3 MB

The Elimination Final at McDonald Jones Stadium was one for the ages. The Knights have valiantly fought of a rough and tumble Canberra Raiders outfit in the NRL to find themselves not only on a 10-game winning streak, but in a semi-final against the Warriors in Auckland. The Knights also top the NRLW table having beaten arch-rival Roosters. It's just a great time to be a Knights fan and alive. Bay 53 is loving it! Bay 53 Kalyn Tee- https://www.mehink.com.au/product/big-ts-kalyn-ponga/

SBFs: Tippomatic

September 11, 2023 05:19 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

T claims to be the NRLM Knights of Sandwich Bets. The NRLM give us some amazing games and some thrashing. The WTW keep the streak going...

Bay 53: It's a Really Intriguing Game of Football

September 07, 2023 22:17 - 1 hour - 68.7 MB

NRL Finals are here, and the NRLW is heating up, the Bay 53 boys are ready to rip and tear and dive into the Knights v Roosters top of the table clash and the sold out Elimination Final with the Knights hosting the Raiders. Soak it up Knights fans. Kalyn Ponga tees- https://www.mehink.com.au/product/big-ts-kalyn-ponga/

SBFs: Tippomatic

September 03, 2023 22:44 - 9 minutes - 8.61 MB

The season has FINALLY ended for the blokes. The WT women look out of the finals run too. It’s a tough time.

Bay 53: But Wait, There’s More!

August 31, 2023 22:13 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Not satisfied with two hours of review of all things knights? What about another hour of bonus material as we look to round 27 NRL action, round 7 NRLW action, and September finals action? We’ve got you covered here at Bay 53.

Bay 53: Home Is Where The NRL Finals Is

August 30, 2023 21:01 - 1 hour - 99.7 MB

We've turned on the mic to celebrate a grand old occasion: the Knights have qualified for hosting the week 1 NRL finals for the first time in 17 years. Along with the NRLW team pushing for a top 2 finish, it's over 90 minutes of Knights v Broncos & Souths & Sharks chat from the Bay 53 boys. Celebrate with a KP tee. https://www.mehink.com.au/product/big-ts-kalyn-ponga/

SBFs: Tippomatic

August 21, 2023 05:42 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

Big T takes Littlest to a double header and gets a W. The rails are coming off OD sandwich betting form and his Rabbits.

SBFs: Tippomatic

August 21, 2023 05:42 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

Big T takes Littlest to a double header and gets a W. The rails are coming off OD sandwich betting form and his Rabbits.

SBFs: Tippomatic

August 14, 2023 05:45 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

The boys look at 25 by reviewing 24. Littlest tells Nonno his tips, and Ali and LouLou burn through their tips.

Bay 53: Reorganising Deckchairs on the Titanic

August 09, 2023 22:17 - 1 hour - 90.9 MB

It's five wins in a row for the Knights men's team, and the NRLW team is back in the winners' circle. It's a great time to be alive for Knights fans, so who better to talk about all things footy than Bretto, Kdog, and good friend of the pod Ben Darwin, for his latest analysis on who is cohesive, who is stable, and who is struggling.

SBFs: Tippomatic

August 07, 2023 05:42 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

T finally wins a sandwich and the boys liked the wounds.

Bay 53: It's in the Bag

August 04, 2023 09:48 - 1 hour - 109 MB

It's been a long wait between the drinks, and in that time the men have gotten back into finals contention, the women have had an up and down start to their premiership defence, and the coach? Well, win or lose, the media will tell you Adam O'Brien is under pressure. It's the latest Bay 53 Podcast with all the chat you want. Except about our new signings. Knights announced Jed and JAck after we recorded.

SBFs: Tippomatic

July 31, 2023 05:50 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MB

OD gets injured in the warm up, but T has a massive game and gets the W… much like the greatest team in Aus: Wests Women’s Tigers.

SBFs: Tippomatic

July 24, 2023 07:41 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

The Wests Tigers are the NRL dub team of the century. The boys look at the up coming round. Plus Littlest and Nonno, give their bizarre look. Finally Ali and LouLou give their thoughts.

Bay 53: Record Breaker Watch Along

July 22, 2023 09:37 - 1 hour - 100 MB

If you haven't had enough about the Knights's record win over the Bulldogs, then you're in luck, as we sit back in Bay 53 and re-live every minute of the Knights' 66-nil win over the Bulldogs. Soak up every second of our rambling thoughts, including on the game and as usual the Knights generally.

Sports Best Friends: Tippomatic

July 17, 2023 10:09 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MB

The boys are back to do Origin and tipping.

Bay 53: I've Watched it 100 Times

July 04, 2023 11:28 - 2 hours - 113 MB

The Knights men's team recorded an emphatic win over the Canterbury Bulldogs with a club record victory. The Bay 53 boys could still be talking about it, but here is a 2-hour special to celebrate an historic victory for the Newcastle Knights.

Bad Life Titans: RIP Justin

June 22, 2023 22:26 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

The lads give you their reactions to the stunning news about Justin Holbrook: what it means, where we go from here. They take for granted their win against the Tigers, and the decide there's, "Not much else to talk about really." They seem broken.

Bay 53: On the buses

June 21, 2023 21:35 - 1 hour - 74.5 MB

The results on the field just aren't much good for the men's team, so we take a pause to look at what the results are really saying about the Newcastle Knights, plus we have an in-depth chat about big speculation in and around the club. We also look to the game against the Panthers, as well as the game II's in Origin.

Big Cat Chat: No Prince, No Problem

June 09, 2023 11:28 - 50 minutes - 47 MB

This week we celebrate 4 wins in a row, mourn the loss of Nathan Cleary’s hamstring, plan for life under Jack Cogger, and preview our battle with the Roosters

Bad Life Titans: Let It All Out

June 07, 2023 21:47 - 58 minutes - 54.2 MB

The lads are back, and they’re fired up over the recent run of poor form. We touch on the last few losses, what’s doing with the team and just basically vent. It’s a cracker.

Big Cat Chat: Post-Origin Blues

June 02, 2023 06:45 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

BCC is back as we discuss as we discuss the mixed fortunes of the Panthers in Origin 1, put Cleary’s Blues career on notice, and preview the Dragons clash.

Bay 53: Avocado Fucking Sucks

May 30, 2023 22:50 - 2 hours - 123 MB

The Bay 53 boys are joined by sports presenter and journalist Lavender Baj to discuss the Knights triumph over the Sea Eagles, as well as NRLW, men’s and women’s Origin, and just the love of sport in general. One of our more fascinating episodes, thanks to Lav’s unique perspective on the sporting world.

Simply Origins

May 30, 2023 06:03 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

We are back for a special Origin chat. We look at the teams, listen to your predictions, and make OD do trivia.

Bad Life Titans: Jekyll and Hyde

May 19, 2023 05:23 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

Matt and Trent are back to discuss the disappointment from the weekend, the upcoming bulldogs game and talk Lofi Kahn-Pereira.

Bay 53: All Hail Sweet Prince Ponga

May 17, 2023 23:38 - 1 hour - 96.5 MB

The Knights put aside weeks of coverage about their bye activities to run up a score over the Titans and get our season back on track. We look to the Sharks, and also deliver another episode of My Bay 53 Rules, with a little response to our good friends at the Joust.

Bad Life Titans: Old Man Foran

May 11, 2023 00:10 - 1 hour - 70.2 MB

Old man Foran took on the Eels and absolutely rinsed them. We look back at the epic magic round win and look ahead to the crucial Knights game.

Big Cat Chat: The Tigers Are The True Legitimate Big Cat

May 04, 2023 23:54 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

The adorable Penrith Panthers attempted to thrown hands at their big cousins. It didn’t work. Our hosts do their best to deal with the legitimate loss.

Bad Life Titans: REDEMSHUN

May 03, 2023 21:18 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB

Boys are back talking the great win against Manly, the NRLW and Lofi signings, Dave’s great year so far and we also preview the magic round clash against the ELLs.

Bay53: Everyone Hates Bay 53

May 03, 2023 12:03 - 1 hour - 101 MB

The Knights men’s team have unfortunately reverted to disappointing their fans, with a 3-game losing streak culminating in the devastation at Commbank stadium. The Kdog and guest HarveeGee look at where the men are, where the women are, and why not being at Magic Round absolutely sucks.

Bad Life Titans: Aw Shoot, Here We Go Again

April 27, 2023 21:07 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB

The boys are back from hiding after the last two weeks of embarrassing defeats. We discuss the losses, all the news surrounding Holbrook and try to break down what actually happened. Therapy for those that need it. https://www.mehink.com.au/product-category/bigt-tees/

Bay 53: The Luai Hair Pull

April 19, 2023 12:26 - 1 hour - 111 MB

After a heart stopping extra time loss to the Panthers, off the back of an Easter Sunday victory over the Warriors, we look towards the Cowboys game, as well as the news around some big signings for the NRLW Knights. And as a special bonus discussion, we have a look at the legal arguments around why concussion is such a big litigation problem the NRL might be worried about. https://www.mehink.com.au/product-category/bigt-tees/