The Bye Round With James Graham

This week James Graham is joined by South Sydney Rabbitohs star Damien Cook. This was recorded on Monday before the news broke that Sam Burgess would be stood down, however Cook does talk us through the impact he is having on the club and the tough position the Rabbitohs are currently in. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Welcome Damien Cook 03:30 The Beach Sprinter 08:30 Tribute To Kyle Turner 11:18 Rabbitohs 2023 Season 20:30 When Jimmy First Met Cookie 24:00 Superstitions 28:00 Path To THe Rabbitohs 39:30 Origin Debut 46:00 Wayne Bennett 56:32 2022 World Cup Omission 01:00:00 2023 Origin Series 01:07:45 Sam Burgess 01:17:00 Chasing A Premiership 01:19:00 Life After Footy 01:27:00 Tooheys Dream Spine 01:30:00 Jimmy's 3 Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is back with Charlie White as the Bunnies dominate headlines with Sam Burgess dumped as assistant coach! We look at the impact this will have on the Bunnies moving forward, preview every game of round 26, talk the premiership race & where next for the Eels? Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Subliminal Messages & Rockbusters 06:30 Bunnies Burgess Debacle 24:30 Where Next For Parramatta? 30:30 The Premiership Race & Adam Reynolds Calf Injury 35:30 Round 26 Preview See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Brandon Smith are in as the Roosters are flying up the ladder! We discuss the Tigers bizarre BBQ gift, the Bunker set up, the Bunnies slump & Cheese talks the turnaround for his club! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 The Roosters Run 04:15 Latrell Mitchell's Suspension 07:00 The Knights On Fire 08:00 Luke Brooks BBQ Fiasco 14:30 The Bunker Drama! 20:35 Fan Feelings Thanks To TooheysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by his former coach Paul "Mary" McGregor. Paul takes us inside his ambitions to become an NRL head coach again, his time as Blues assistant, the St George Illawarra merger & how hard it was managing the Jack De Belin no fault stand down. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Paul McGregor Is In! 02:30 The Fashion Police 05:50 Return To Coaching 21:45 2023 Origin Series Recap 32:11 Mary The "Player" 38:10 Super League War 45:35 St George Illawarra Merger 56:50 1999 Grand Final Loss 59:30 Was Coaching Always On The Radar? 01:03:10 Becoming Dragons Head Coach In 2014 01:07:00 2018 Dragons Season 01:18:10 Jack De Belin & No Fault Stand Down Policy 01:37:00 Stepping Down As Dragons Head Coach 01:55:20 Challenges Of A Joint Venture 02:03:30 Tooheys Dream Spine 02:05:48 If Football Didn't Exist What Would Mary Be Doing? 02:10:30 Mary's Sliding Doors Moment 02:11:50 Most Interesting person Mary Has Met 02:16:40 Jeremy Latimore StoriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Charlie White are in for arguably the biggest show of the year with Tim Sheens stepping down as Wests Tigers coach! Plus the boys discuss Tevita Pangai-Jnr's shock retirement, Payne Haas decision to stay at the Broncos & we preview every game of round 25! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Daniel Anderson Fund: https://www.fanplus.com/auctions/match-worn-for-daniel/ Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Jimmy's Got A Gift For Charlie 06:30 Rockbusters 08:45 How Do You Feel: Tim Sheens Sacked 20:30 Tevita Pangai Jnr's Retirement 24:30 Payne Haas Staying At The Broncos 29:20 Daniel Anderson Shoutout & Round 25 Preview 46:30 Rockbuster ResultsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Brandon Smith are back together to recap all the action from round 24! The boys talk Tino's mammoth deal, why the Knights have managed to turn it around, Manly's disappointing season & their favourite World Cup memories! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Welcome Cheese: Chooks Still Alive! 04:30 Papenhuyzen Nearing Return! 07:15 The Rubbish Raiders 09:45 The CBA Finalised & Cheese Is Going To Vegas 15:30 Manly's Poor Season 17:15 Tino's 10 Year Deal 26:00 Fan Feelings Thanks To Tooheys!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by his great mate and former teammate Cam McInnes. Cam takes us through his recent record breaking feat, leaving the Dragons, dealing with the Jack De Belin situation & explains why footy is his lifes work. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Charlie White are in as Jimmy has a strong theory on why Haas has rejected the Broncos! We breakdown Sam Burgess move to coach in England, discuss the latest on the CBA & preview every game of round 24! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Rockbusters 05:45 How Do You Feel: Payne Haas' Playing Future 17:00 The CBA Latest 22:45 Sam Burgess Signs With Warrington 29:30 Ladder Predictor 33:30 Round 24 Preview 43:00 Rockbuster ResultSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Smith & James Graham are back to recap all the drama from round 23! We talk the bunker mishaps, the sliding Bunnies, the latest from the CBA & Cheese's pest behaviour! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Cheese Has Finally Got A Win! 06:30 The Send Offs 12:00 Bunker Mishaps 20:45 The Tightening Premiership Race 24:30 The Sliding Bunnies! 28:30 V'Landys Breaks Silence On CBA! 38:30 Fan Feelings Thanks To Tooheys!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by the one of Australia's greatest ever athletes Anthony Mundine. The league star turned champion boxer talks us through some his greatest moments, his league journey, his trash talking & why he polarizes fans. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Welcome To Anthony Mundine 03:00 Jimmy's Pinch Me Moment 05:34 Is He Really Retired? 08:30 Teenage Years 11:00 Coming Into The NRL 15:34 Broncos & The Super League 25:00 Re-Joining The Dragons 28:00 "Laurie Daley Is Running On Old Legs" 31:00 Leading & Inspiring His Teammates! 41:00 Almost Joining Rugby Union In 2007 48:00 Transition To Boxing 01:00:00 Polarising Figure 01:08:00 Danny Green Rivalry 01:20:00 End Of Choc's Boxing Career 01:25:00 The Human Headline 01:31:00 The Voice Referendum 01:42:00 A Muslim Man 01:47:00 What's Choc Learnt From Sport? 01:50:00 1999 NRL Grand Final 01:52:00 The Tooheys Dream Spine 01:54:00 Three Questions With Jimmy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is back with Charlie White to talk the Storm's salary cap parade, Gus Gould's bizarre Latrell Mitchell comments, preview every game of round 23 & rockbusters are back! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.platinumlogisticsnsw.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Jimmy Hates Staplers & Rockbusters 07:45 How Do You Feel: The Storm Salary Cap Parade 19:00 Gus Gould's Latrell Mitchell Comments 25:00 Round 23 PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Smith is back with James Graham as the boys unpack all the big issues from round 22. The guys discuss the tragic news that Wally Lewis has early signs of CTE, we look at the bizarre call on Joseph Suaalii from Paul Crawley & can the Knights keep their run going? Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.platinumlogisticsnsw.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Cheese Is Back & Jimmy Has Been In Bundy 10:30 Wally Lewis' Battle With CTE 22:00 Round 22 Recap 30:00 Fan Feelings Thanks To TooheysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by NRL legend Wayne Pearce. Wayne takes us inside his glittered career including his time with the Tigers, his State of Origin memories, bringing the Wests Tigers merger together following the super league war & helping save the game during covid with Project Apollo. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.platinumlogisticsnsw.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Welcome Wayne Pearce 03:15 Jimmy's Coaching Lesson From Wayne 06:00 The Early Years 17:12 The Power Of Goal Setting 22:00 The Designated Driver 29:00 Playing, Working & Studying At The Same Time 42:00 1989 Grand Final Loss 46:15 1988 Grand Final Loss 50:00 Staying Loyal To The Tigers 55:00 Coaching Career 57:30 The Wests & Balmain Merger 1:12:00 Playing For Australia 1:31:00 Playing For & Coaching NSW 1:41:00 Project Apollo - 2020 NRL Shutdown 1:55:30 Being Mitchell Pearce's Dad 2:02:30 Leadership In Business 2:07:00 Tooheys Ultimate Spine 2:09:30 3 QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is in with Charlie White as we have a special giveaway for all our listeners! We look at the current CBA negotiations and how we could be set for a 2nd coming of the Super League war, we talk the Panthers recruitment conundrum with Jarome Luai, Jimmy's got another NRL rockbuster and we look at all the big issues heading into Round 22! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.platinumlogisticsnsw.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Listener Giveaway, Charlie's Eating Habits & NRL Rockbuster 15:00 How Do You Feel: RLPA NRL CBA Saga 26:15 The Panthers Recruitment Conundrum 31:00 The Bulldogs Nightmare Season 37:00 Round 22 Preview 51:00 NRL Rockbuster Results See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Aaron Woods as Brandon Smith is away on Roosters duties. The guys defend Nicho Hynes' touch judge sledge, unpack all the drama from round 21 & Jimmy explains his Wade Egan slip up on Fox league! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Welcome Aaron Woods! 03:00 Are Manly Back In Finals Race? 04:15 Matt Lodge's Manly Debut 06:15 The Sliding Sharks 09:45 The Nicho Hynes Ref Spray 17:30 Is It Panic Time For The Bunnies? 22:45 The Inconsistent Bunker 24:45 The Open Finals Race 31:30 Should Valentine Holmes Have Been Binned? 38:30 Fan Feelings Thanks To Tooheys!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by one of the greatest forwards the NRL has ever seen Bradley Clyde. Bradley takes us inside the dynasty he was a part of at the Raiders, how super league changed the game, the respect he has from his peers & some incredible stories from Kangaroo tours. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 The Man Who Changed The Game 10:00 Canberra Raiders 15:20 Winning The Clive Churchill As A Teenager 18:20 Changing The Role Of A Lock Forward 26:15 The Rugby League Culture 30:30 Super League War 45:00 Playing For Australia 59:30 Recognition From Peers 01:02:30 Footy Regrets 01:05:00 Why Coaching Wasn't An Option 01:11:30 Brad's Day Job 01:12:45 Tooheys Dream Rugby League Spine 01:21:00 Jimmy's Three Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Charlie White who has spent the last 2 weeks thinking of the perfect NRL rockbuster. The boys discuss the first positive Tigers story of the year, preview every game of Round 21, look at the Panthers unbelievable defence & lose the plot over Football Manager & simulations. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Welcome To The Show - Jimmy's Been In Bundy 04:30 NRL Rockbusters 07:35 Finally A Positive Tigers Story 20:00 The Panthers Golden Opportunity 25:00 Round 21 Preview Part 1 31:00 Are We In A Simulation? 35:00 Football Manager Memories 39:00 Round 21 Preview Part 2 45:00 NRL Rockbuster Results See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Smith & James Graham are back as Cheese hits back at his critics following a bizarre article the he "divided the NRL"! We recap round 20, look at the Tigers crisis meeting & are the Warriors the real deal in 2023? Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Jimmy's Stand Up Wipe Update 04:00 Cheese Hits Back At Bizarre Article 06:30 Is The Roosters Season Done? 08:00 The Sharks Top 8 Record & Are The Warriors Legit? 15:00 Josh Reynolds Farewell 19:00 Tino Hitting The Open Market 26:00 Tooheys' Fan Questions 34:00 Tigers Crisis! MeetingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by former NRL star, 360 host & current QRL CEO Ben Ikin. Ben takes us through how he has found the transition to the QRL, his time at NRL 360, his hilarious Origin debut & his relationship with Wayne Bennett. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Controlling A Conversation 02:23 Origin III Reaction 13:25 Does Origin Mean More To QLD? 17:26 Billy Slater's Future AS QLD Coach 26:36 Origin Debut At 18 & Hilarious Fatty Vautin Story 34:30 Nerd To Partyboy To Nerd Again 39:45 NRL 360 01:00:00 Does Ben Miss TV? 01:05:11 Why Did Ben Leave NRL 360? 01:16:11 Changing Junior Rugby League Rules 01:30:42 Tooheys' Ultimate Spine 01:32:00 Sliding Doors Moment 01:33:12 Most Interesting Person Ben Has MetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gorden Tallis joins James Graham for a comprehensive recap of game 3 as we talk Brad Fittler's future, who stood up, Origin celebration stories & which teams can make a run to finish 2023? Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Smith is in with James Graham and gives us his perspective of the RLPA NRL CBA dispute. We recap round 19 and look at the Eels challenging run home and the tight finals race. Plus Jimmy's tell us something we really didn't need to know. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Cheese's New Teeth 04:00 The Players Version Of The CBA 23:00 The Finals Race Is Heating Up! 34:00 Josh Reynolds Selfless Retirement 37:00 Bulldogs Bizarre Tino Offer 42:00 Fan Feelings, Thanks To TooheysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by an NRL player who has one of the most unique stories the game has ever seen, Jason Stevens. Jason talks his time on the Footy Show, his journey into the world of entertainment, Kangaroo tours, becoming a born-again Christian & the accident to his sister Vanessa that changed his life. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 The Time Jimmy Brushed Jason 05:00 His Time On The Footy Show 11:00 His Relationship With God 38:00 Journey Into Entertainment World 01:09:00 The 1993 Grand Final 01:14:00 Dealing With Pressure In Rugby League 01:28:00 Signing With The Sharks In The Super League 01:41:00 Playing For Australia 01:50:00 Family Forgiveness 01:57:00 Touring England 02:05:00 Tooheys Dream Spine 02:06:00 Three Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Charlie White are in to talk the pressure on Brad Fittler and if it is fair. They also talk the premiership race, the incredible run from the Panthers, preview round 19 & Jimmy's got an NRL rockbuster! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 New Bye Round Podcast Announcement 02:00 Charlie's Birthday Week Off 08:45 How Do You Feel - Brad Fittler's Pressure 25:45 The Premiership Race - Roosters Season Over, Mighty Panthers & Can 9 Teams Win The Comp? 36:33 Round 19 Preview 43:00 Can Charlie Solve The Rockbuster?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Brandon Smith unpack NSW's surprising selections, the Bulldogs and Tigers embarrassing defeats, the Titans recruitment dramas & Jimmy isn't happy with Taylor Swift. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Cheese Latest - Returning This Weekend! 04:00 Origin Selection Reaction 17:00 The Tigers & Bulldogs Woeful Performances 27:30 The Fifita & Tino Clauses 35:30 Fan Questions - Thanks To TooheysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James is joined by former NRL star and Levels host Justin Horo. Horo talks his NRL journey including some wild days in France, his media career, the YKTR exit & the first year at Levels with Willie Mason. 00:00 The NRL Run Club 04:20 Scope's Playing Career 06:53 Playing In France 14:41 Shakey Wakey 23:19 Scope's Retirement 34:00 Joining YKTR 48:30 Podcast v Mainstream Media 54:00 Leaving YKTR 01:00:00 Starting The Levels Network 01:27:00 Life Outside Of Footy 1:31:40 Toohey's QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is back with Charlie White as the boys have plenty to discuss! We talk Manly's mammoth Schuster deal, Walsh's 3 game suspension, O'Brien's coaching future, the finals race & the Storm's unbelievable season! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Welcome - Bye Round's 1st Birthday Sale 04:45 How Does Jimmy Feel - Walsh's Suspension 09:45 Josh Schuster's Mega Deal 14:33 Adam O'Brien's Coaching Future 22:00 The Storm's Unbelievable Top 8 Record 25:45 Ben Hunt Trade Packages 34:30 The Sliding Bunnies & The Unfair Byes 38:00 Round 18 Preview 45:00 Jimmy's Poor Studio Antics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Brandon Smith are in as the Dragons make a big call to keep Ben Hunt. The boys react to the Luke Brooks Manly bombshell, Walsh's ref spray & the wrestling stars the boys wish they could be. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Can The Chooks Still Make Finals? 03:15 Ben Hunt Dragons Latest 13:24 Reece Walsh's Ref Spray 17:20 Should The NRL Ditch The 3rd Origin Game? 21:33 Luke Brooks Set To Sign For Manly 23:30 Christian Welch's Hot Mic 28:10 Fan Questions Thanks To TooheysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 2 of Jimmy's chat with Tim Sheens is here! This week Tim Sheens talks his time in Canberra, how he nearly lost his coaching career in 1989, the Sheens coaching tree, when he almost signed for Jack Gibson at Parramatta & what hasn't worked with the merger. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 What's Gone Wrong The Tigers Joint Venture & How Can The Tigers Turn It Around? 08:30 The Tim Sheens Coaching Tree 19:30 The Modern Day Game 23:30 How Can The English Super League Improve? 40:30 Tim Sheens Tooheys New Dream Spine 49:00 When He Nearly Got Sacked In 1989 56:00 How Jack Gibson Nearly Signed Him 01:02:00 Bob Hawke's Influence On The Raiders 01:06:00 Modern Day Players Not Watching Footy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy Graham is joined by fellow Graham & former NSW Blues legend Wade to breakdown the incredible game that was State of Origin 2. What does QLD's series win mean for NSW, the players & coaching staff? The boys share all! Plus, huge news from the Gold Coast with Justin Holbrook parting ways with the Titans & Jimmy's former coach Des Hasler taking the role from 2024! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham was joined by Ryan Girdler & the king Wally Lewis for our first ever live show! The boys took us inside their origin careers with some cracking stories! Special thanks to Ladbrokes for making this show possible! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Smith & James Graham are back as the Ben Hunt is stealing the headlines ahead of Origin 2. We look at the key matchups for Origin talk King Gutho inspiring the Eels revival & Cheese takes us inside his dark habits. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Welcome - Cheese Is Getting His Cast Off & Has A Cat 04:00 Ben Hunt Dragons Saga 18:00 Round 17 Recap - Roosters Win, Tight Comp & Eels Revival 26:00 Origin Game 2 Preview 34:00 Cheese's Bizarre Booger Habit 37:00 Fan Feelings Thanks To TooheysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens. Tim is one of the NRL's greatest ever coaches and he takes us inside the Tigers current set up and the plans to turn around the club. Tim explains how Benji is learning to become a head coach, what the club was like in 2005 & why the merged club has struggled to find success. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Welcome Tim Sheens 05:00 Re-joining The Wests Tigers 12:30 Benji Marshall The Coach 51:38 Press Conference Blow Ups 58:51 Evolution Of Footy 1:26:47 The Running Of The Game 1:34:57 First Stint At The Wests Tigers 1:48:59 Building A NRL RosterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham and Charlie White are in as Jimmy details his 5 year plan to fix the Dragons, we discuss Mitchell Pearce's Roosters reunion, the no fault stand down policy, Origin selection media circus and reveal a damning stat for the Cronulla Sharks. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Welcome - Jimmy's Coffee Order 07:15 Jimmy's Dragons Fix It Plan 26:31 Mitchell Pearce's Roosters Reunion 29:45 The Origin Selection Media "Circus" 33:50 Cronulla Sharks Shocking Top 8 Record 39:30 Round 16 PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Smith & James Graham are back as the teams are in for game 2, the boys are perplexed on Nicho Hynes missing out and we react to Shane Flanagan securing the Dragons head coaching job! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Welcome - Car Fuel, Dog Walking & Latest On Chooks 09:00 Shane Flanagan Gets The Dragons Gig 23:00 Origin Game 2 Team Reaction 44:00 Luke Brooks Brushes The Tigers 48:00 Tooheys Fan FeelingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by ex NRL star and No Limit Boxing CEO George Rose. George takes us inside the politics of boxing, tells some classic Des Hasler stories, talks his premiership with the Sea Eagles & explains the No Limit Boxing journey. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Welcome George Rose 05:30 Mathematics Nerd 09:13 Time At Manly Sea Eagles 27:27 Moving To The Melbourne Storm 33:00 No Limit Boxing 40:21 The Politics Of Boxing 52:30 Money In Boxing 01:08:44 The No Limit "Experience" 01:22:10 Footy Fights 01:32:40 Latrell Mitchell, Cody Walker & Jack Wighton 01:39:30 Latimore v Paul Vaughan 01:43:13 Fight Night Nerves 01:49:40 Jimmy's WWE/Footy Idea 01:52:04 Toohey's Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Charlie White are back after a week off as the boys get into the Tigers player reshuffle, Ben Hunt's future at the Dragons, the latest on NSW's injury crisis & we preview every game of round 15. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Welcome The Boys Are Back 01:45 The Tigers Roster Clean Out 09:30 Ben Hunt's Future At The Dragons 15:30 The Bye Round Whinging About The Bye 22:40 NSW's Injury Crisis 26:30 Round 15 PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Smith and James Graham are back to chat the latest with Cheese's rehab, the Origin halfback debate, if Origin should be at the end of the year, James isn't happy about the concussion testing, discuss Shane Flanagan being linked to the Dragons & the boys explain why international footy is the pinnacle. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Welcome - Cheese Rehab & Roosters Update 06:30 Is Shane Flanagan The Man To Save The Dragons? 12:00 Should State Of Origin Be Pushed To The End Of The Year? 18:48 Who Should Replace Nathan Cleary? 27:45 Hip Drop Confusion 30:50 James Graham's Concern On Tom Trbojevic Being Named 41:45 Toohey's Fan FeelingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by his great friend and former English teammate Josh Hodgson. Josh takes us through the latest at Parramatta, his NRL journey, tells some great England tour stories & takes the piss out of Jimmy! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ Chapters: 01:00 Aussie Josh 12:00 Life In Sydney 18:22 Eels' Season So Far 26:23 Growing Up In Hull 33:50 Fighting Over Fifa 43:30 Playing For Hull FC & KR 54:37 Moving To Canberra 1:07:33 Dominating The NRL 1:11:53 Canberra v The Rest 1:16:01 2019 Grand Final Loss 1:23:14 Injury Setbacks 1:32:52 Josh's Nephew Stories 1:36:28 Things That Happen On Tour 1:55:20 Tooheys Questions!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Charlie White have been replaced with two blokes who are no stranger to Origin games. With a combined 34 State of Origin appearances Gorden Tallis & Aaron Woods review a crazy opening game of the 2023 series! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://athleticgreens.com/byeround Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy & Cheese preview a massive State of Origin opener, including why all the pressure is on NSW to win game 1, the key players who will lead their side to a potential victory plus we find out a hilarious fact about Cheese! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ Chapters: 0:00 Cheese's Birthday 4:10 Latrell Mitchell Out Of Origin 7:48 Key Players For Victory 16:40 All Pressure On NSW? 22:21 A Bizarre Club Decision 25:50 Tooheys Fan Feelings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by leading NRL journalist Danny Weidler. Danny has covered the game for over 20 years across the Sun Herald & Channel 9, breaking some of the biggest stories the game has seen. Danny provides insight into some of the games most incredible stories including the darkest day in Australian sport, salary cap dramas & off-field scandals! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ Chapters: 0:00 Welcome Danny! 3:26 Starting In The Rugby League Media 12:50 Missing Out On “The Story” 23:35 Accuracy In Reporting 30:10 Rivalry With Other Media 38:47 Relationship With Anthony Mundine & SBW 44:01 When Josh Reynolds Left The Bulldogs 55:10 Todd Carney & The Bubbler 1:03:55 Trial By Media 1:16:28 Darkest Day In Australian Sport 1:44:50 Rugby League Scandals 1:59:27 Dealing With The Public 2:05:27 Receiving Death Threats 2:14:12 The Roni Levi Story 2:16:44 Danny’s Bizarre Interview With Jimmy 2:22:06 The Famous Danny Weidler Dual Camera Shot 2:26:04 Future Of Rugby League Media 2:30:56 Tooheys QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Smith is out of surgery and back with James Graham. The boys dig deep into the Origin storylines, preview round 12 & answer questions from you! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://athleticgreens.com/byeround Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ Chapters: 00:00 Jimmy Is Very Late 02:00 Brandon Smith Injury Update 05:00 The Origin Hype & Deep Dive 22:00 Is Leg Speed Real? 26:00 Round 13 Preview 34:00 Tooheys Fan Feelings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is in with Charlie White as the Origin teams are in! The boys breakdown both teams after QLD have dropped some Origin stalwarts & James Graham blasts the bunker! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://athleticgreens.com/byeround Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ Chapters: 00:00 Cheese Recovering From Surgery 02:15 Origin Team Reaction 25:10 Round 12 Recap 30:30 The Bunkers Shocking Weekend 42:00 Strange Coaches Press Conferences See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by NRL legend and media icon Mark Geyer. MG reveals his incredible journey to NRL stardom with plenty of highs and lows along the way. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ Chapters: 0:00 Growing Up In Western Sydney 13:47 Tim Sheens Spotted A Junior MG 21:51 MG’s Reputation 30:37 Royce Simmons 38:50 1991 Grand Final 48:17 Learning As You Get Older 52:01 Joining The Balmain Tigers 57:12 When Someone Blew Up MG’s Bin 1:07:40 1994 Umina Bunnies 1:12:03 Super League Money 1:17:18 Retirement 1:24:25 Wally v MG - Origin 1:32:55 MG’s New Adventures 1:38:14 Tooheys QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Charlie White open the phone lines as passionate Dragons fans explode over the fall from the Dragons, Jimmy blasts the Dragons for putting players up for media. We also talk the sad state of the international game & preview every game of round 12! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://athleticgreens.com/byeround Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Special Announcement 03:30 James Graham Blasts The Dragons 17:00 Dragons Fans Ring In 26:10 The Sad State Of The International Game 30:00 Round 12 Preview 41:00 Tetley's Have Sent Jimmy A Gift See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Smith & James Graham react to first coach has being sacked for the season with the Dragons releasing Anthony Griffin. Brandon takes us inside what it is like to be coached by Craig Bellamy and what makes him special, and we answer your questions! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://athleticgreens.com/byeround Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Sydney Roosters Update 05:00 Anthony Griffin Sacked 15:00 Craig Bellamy Going Around Again 21:45 Another Dud Weekend From The Bunker 27:45 Latest On NSW & QLD Selection 32:45 Fan FeelingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by former NRL & FFA CEO David Gallop. Gallop was NRL CEO for 10 years from 2002-2012 and takes us inside some of the scandals that rocked the game during his tenure. Gallop takes us inside the boardroom like never before. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ Chapters: 0:00 Welcome David Gallop1:00 The NRL Lawyer3:55 The NRL CEO9:27 2002 Bulldogs Salary Cap Scandal27:23 NRL Expansion: Titans, Dolphins & 18th Team37:32 Dealing With TV Broadcasters43:49 Reacting To Off-Field Incidents1:02:00 2010 Storm Salary Cap Scandal1:17:44 What Would DG Change From His Time?1:21:12 The FFA CEO1:25:23 Dealing With FIFA1:29:25 The Matildas1:33:16 The A-League1:39:19 Concussion1:44:03 Tooheys New QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is back with Charlie White as the boys jump to the defence of Brandon Smith & the Sydney Roosters. Jimmy explains why the league should still be concerned about the Panthers, the Rabbitohs title challenge & is it time to put a line through the Eels? Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://athleticgreens.com/byeround Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Smith is back with James Graham after a tough weekend for the Roosters. The guys discuss the rumours around Joseph Suaali'I, recap magic round, the latest on Origin & Cheese takes us down memory lane when the Storm had to stay at the Sunshine coast all season! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://athleticgreens.com/byeround Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by NRL superstar & heartthrob Nicho Hynes. Nicho talks us through his hopes to claim the 5/8 jersey for Origin, his battles with his mental health, the Sharks goals for 2023 & his incredible journey to NRL stardom. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.