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Scorecard #129

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss the effects of a twilight Grand Final, athletes playing further into their thirties, having an ego in the media, and Malcolm Blight. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Oct 2, 20245 min

S9 E36 - Question Time

Hutchy and Damo answer questions about if the broadcast rights was the catalyst for the media moves, the quality of the Channel 7 call of the Grand Final, what Channel 9's line-up could look like next year, and how the Brownlow broadcast could improve. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Oct 1, 202413 min

S9 E36 - He Cracked It

There's still so much to unpack in the media world in this episode following more shock announcements in the last few days. Hutchy and Damo discuss what kind of stories consumers truly like to read, there's a scandal at the ABC, and Damo's in strife with the block function being changed on X. In this episode: 0:51 - Mark Robinson's departure from AFL 360 8:33 - Gerard Whateley staying with Fox Footy in 2025 11:11 - The Kane Cornes funeral sketch 13:17 - It's set to be a big off-season in the footy reporter wars 15:57 - U.S. media look-in: Woj walks away; Stephen A. Smith's huge contract 19:19 - Positive content vs. negative content - what do people really like to hear? 26:04 - Joe Daniher's future: should Luke Hodge have asked the question? 27:34 - BT's role in the Joe Daniher story... did he let it slip accidentally? 29:18 - Tony Armstrong "moonlighting" with voiceover work - a scandal! 35:45 - Damo's latest crusade against the city of Melbourne 39:57 - The Vince McMahon documentary 41:43 - X is changing the block function Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Sep 30, 202444 min

S9 E35 - LIVE SHOW: Question Time (extended edition!)

Live from the Footy Festival outside the MCG in the build up to the Grand Final, Hutchy and Damo answer your questions, mostly about all the media drama from the week, but also on a wider variety of footy topics. Note: we're aware some of the audience questions at the end are somewhat inaudible. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Sep 27, 202419 min

S9 E35 - LIVE SHOW: List Cloggers, Cartoons and a Grand Final

It's our special live show from the Main Stage at the AFL Footy Festival on Grand Final eve! Hutchy and Damo recorded the show in front of the live crowd in front of the backdrop of the MCG, and what a special location for a massive edition of the show. After the week we had in media with three of Footy Classified's hosts moving to Channel 7 in 2025 – including Hutchy – the boys dive into how it all played out, how everyone reacted, and what happens going forward. Thank you to the AFL for allowing The Sounding Board to do a live show from the Footy Festival, and to Pot Plant Productions for their technical assistance. In this episode: 2:00 – The Footy Classified exodus to Channel 7 12:30 – Dale Thomas v. Kane Cornes: private rooms are always on-the-record 15:08 – Nick Riewoldt returns to footy media 16:19 – What is Damo doing in 2025? 17:02 – Luke Darcy is retiring from media; what’s next for him? 20:20 – Taking Out The Trash: Victorian government 21:22 – PR Payoff: Mitch Cleary strikes again! 23:16 – Katy Perry’s played the media rounds perfectly 26:14 – Craig’s Carry On 27:53 – Thoughts on this year’s Grand Final 30:53 – Simon Strachan from Drinkwise Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Sep 27, 202436 min

S9 E34 - Question Time

Hutchy and Damo answer questions about how large a commentary team should be, sports shopping themselves to different broadcast networks, Kane calling into rival stations, AFLW scheduling, and the potential of the AFL capping the lengths of contracts in the future. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Sep 23, 202410 min

S9 E34 - Footy At War

It's Grand Final Week and to kick things off with a bang, Hutchy and Damo touch on the big moves afoot in the media landscape, skirmishes between prominent names, and we reveal Hutchy is a segment stealer! The Sounding Board is doing a live episode from the Main Stage at Yarra Park outside the MCG on the Friday before the Grand Final, September 27th from 5pm. Come down to listen to the show live as Grand Final week reaches its peak. Plus, stick around after us as there’ll be a screening of iconic Grand Finals moments featuring a panel of AFL legends on stage giving running commentary from 6pm. In this episode: 1:26 - Did Damo have his nose out of joint? 4:10 - Kane Cornes' run-in with Dylan Leach, and call-up to Triple M 7:26 - Luke Darcy leaks the news Tim Watson is leaving Channel 7 9:27 - Rumours of Caroline Wilson leaving Nine 15:37 - AFL radio rights 19:16 - AFKAF popped into the Triple M box! 20:59 - Asking for Grand Final tickets 24:37 - Sporting attire ownership 26:42 - British PM, Sir Keir Starmer, given corporate tickets to Arsenal games 30:23 - Hutchy is a segment stealer! 33:05 - Phone etiquette 36:06 - Has Channel 7 reintroduced the suit jacket and tie? 37:23 - Triple M Rush Hour in Adelaide and Perth are being wound up Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Sep 23, 202441 min

Damo's Dish - Homemade Filet-O-Fish... McDonald's style!

Damo makes us a homemade filet-o-fish in the style of Maccas. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to [email protected] Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria.

Sep 20, 20245 min

Scorecard #128

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they cover the Demon's home base, the penalties to Ken Hinkley and Jason McCartney, club membership numbers and if Oscar Piastri has overtaken Sam Kerr as our best export. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Sep 19, 20244 min

S9 E33 - Question Time

Hutchy and Damo answer questions about how many numbers journalists have in their contact book, finals scheduling, media feuds, and the future of Damo's Dish. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Sep 18, 202411 min

S9 E33 - The Stakes Couldn't Be Higher

It's day after the night before, the oven has been switched off, the tomato sauce packed away and the tinnies thrown in the rubbish. The annual media Pie Night has come and gone and Hutchy received the honour of being inducted into the AFMA as a Life Member. There's been a lot happen in media this week from Bruce returning to Seven's finals coverage to AFKAF making big moves at the ABC, and the boys deep-dive on how the Dustin Martin story is playing out. The Sounding Board is doing a live episode from the Main Stage at Yarra Park outside the MCG on the Friday before the Grand Final, September 27th from 5pm. Come down to listen to the show live as Grand Final week reaches its peak. Plus, stick around after us as there’ll be a screening of iconic Grand Finals moments featuring a panel of AFL legends on stage giving running commentary from 6pm. In this episode: 0:37 - AFMA Awards recap 5:28 - Mike Sneesby steps down from Nine 6:16 - Bruce is back! 9:01 - Who could replace Kane at Nine? 13:06 - AFKAF swoops in for Boof Lehmann for ABC 15:52 - Murdoch family battles are underway in court 21:33 - New review and latest coverage of Dan Andrews' wife crash 25:20 - Channel 7, Spotlight fires back hard at the ABC 27:18 - How the Suns are selling the Dusty story 29:36 - The best fit for Dustin Martin is Fremantle 33:46 - Damo's latest analysis on what Gil is doing at Tabcorp 39:36 - Damo's been named in a Crikey article 42:15 - We're doing an OB! Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Sep 18, 202446 min

Damo's Dish - Cauliflower Cheese Steak

Damo gives us a special vegetarian dish of a cauliflower cheese steak with plenty of delicious seasoning. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to [email protected] Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria.

Sep 12, 20245 min

Scorecard #127

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they cover Thursday vs. Sunday footy in finals, Jack Ginnivan's image, winning the lottery, and a ceremonial opening bounce. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Sep 11, 20244 min

S9 E32 - Question Time

Hutchy and Damo answer questions about briefing interviewees before an interview, how media contracts work, and why Footy Classified gives away a car to a player. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Sep 10, 20249 min

S9 E32 - I Live Rent Free In Tim's Head

This week we learn Damo was confronted by AFLPA CEO Paul Marsh, new age restriction laws could be coming in, there was no lack of headline from Week 1 of the NFL, Glass Jaws nominations are thrown left and right, and we learn that our pair of hosts have, in fact, been a trio all along! In this episode: 0:31 - Clubs telling lies 8:19 - Age restrictions on social media 14:47 - The social harm of poker machines 17:32 - Tom Brady makes his debut in the commentary box 20:54 - NFL player Tyreek Hill detained by police on way to game 22:36 - Miles Pfitzner vs. Pride of Jenni owner Tony Ottobre 24:43 - Glass Jaw 28:15 - Paul Marsh confronted Damo about his Christian Petracca stories 31:36 - Craig's Carry-On 37:54 - Jack Ginnivan, you do you Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Sep 9, 202443 min

Damo's Dish - Greek Roast Lamb

The winter days are coming to an end shortly, but one more comfort-food recipe before the weather warms up is a Greek-style roast lamb! Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to [email protected] Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria.

Sep 5, 20245 min

Scorecard #126

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they cover interviewing techniques, Opening Round, using Wikipedia as a resource, and #DamoPardon. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Sep 4, 20245 min

S9 E31 - Question Time

Hutchy and Damo answer some Craig's Carry-On questions today, as well as a barrage of questions aimed at Damo about a collaboration with Christian Petracca's cooking channel, his influence on Taylor Walker's re-signing, and AFL Daily Damo vs Sounding Board Damo! If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Sep 3, 202411 min

S9 E31 - Has He Dirtied Up?

In this episode, Hutchy and Damo have a deep and expansive conversation about Kane Cornes' move to Channel Seven and the fallout a week after the news broke. In addition, Melbourne have broken an exclusive story about their own player! Spin City returns, and Kyle and Jackie O fail to rate in Melbourne. In this episode: 1:22 - Petracca commits, and the Kate Roffey interview 10:56 - The fallout from Kane leaving Channel 9 19:07 - Is Gerard Whateley following Kane to Seven? 20:34 - AFKAF 23:59 - Wildcard Round gets pushback 25:01 - Spin City: Victoria paying for the Comm Games in Glasgow 30:50 - Fox Sports executive's abusive burner account 33:33 - Problems at Tabcorp 37:26 - Kyle and Jackie O fail to get traction in Melbourne 40:11 - X banned in Brazil Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Sep 3, 202444 min

Damo's Dish - Pasta Alla Vodka

Damo dishes up a delicious pasta alla vodka recipe - something Hutchy is very fond of! Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to [email protected] Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria.

Aug 29, 20245 min

Scorecard #125

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they cover what should happen during the pre-finals bye, the Melbourne Storm making a mockery of AFL travel factor, microplastics, and Peter Dutton being divisive. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Aug 28, 20245 min

S9 E30 - Question Time

Hutchy and Damo answer questions about Adelaide's handling of the Josh Rachele comments, whether Damo and Robbo can patch things up, the length of player contracts, if we'll see The Hundred competition come to Australia, and the AFMA Awards social media accounts. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Aug 27, 20249 min

S9 E30 - Don't Try And Hoodwink The Public

One of the biggest footy media moves has occurred with Kane Cornes parting Channel Nine to join rivals Seven. The home & away season has wrapped up and with it has come the early waves of player movement discussion, the latest being the swelling noise of Christian Petracca seeking a trade, and things get feisty when Damo and Hutchy clash over the progress of the Hawks. In this episode: 0:24 - Hutchadamus correctly predicted Jack Viney's 3-year extension 4:05 - The Christian Petracca situation and the Demons' predicament 8:58 - Kane Cornes to join Seven from 2025 15:53 - Wildcard Round would've killed Round 24 18:31 - The latest in sports betting advertising 21:20 - The Right To Disconnect 26:44 - Damo's misread of the Hawks has come to a head 30:13 - Hawthorn's social media team are having a blinder 31:26 - The direction Elon Musk has taken X 34:14 - Melbourne's in the running for the 2030 Gay Games 36:56 - The All-Star Mile has prize money cut 39:00 - Jannik Sinner cleared of failed doping ban 40:03 - Farewell to Sam Landsberger Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Aug 26, 202443 min

Damo's Dish - Pork chop with creamy mustard and wine sauce

Damo gives us a lovely recipe for the humble pork chop with a brilliant creamy mustard and wine sauce over the top. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to [email protected] Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria.

Aug 22, 20244 min

Scorecard #124

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they cover lack of innovation in Australian sport, the delineation between VFL and AFL eras, the advertising of fast food, and short-term player contracts. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Aug 21, 20246 min

S9 E29 - Question Time

Hutchy and Damo answer questions about Carry-On, multiple radio broadcasts of AFL matches, the incoming broadcast diversity policy, and Brad Scott's "resultist" comment. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Aug 20, 202411 min

S9 E29 - He Looks Down On The Media

There's a lot on the agenda today for Hutchy and Damo, who get critical of the move to ban e-scooters from the City of Melbourne, they look at the current status of Christian Petracca at the Dees, there's a beauty of a PR payoff amid the talks Jack Viney could switch clubs, and the boys clash over a comment Nathan Buckley made this week. In this episode: 1:10 - You've Stolen My Idea 1:56 - R.I.P. The Incoming Passenger Card 4:32 - Perth Wildcats have been sold! 8:24 - Stephen Drill doing on-air spots on SEN 10:11 - Jack Viney: when the PR Payoff has news relevance of the week 15:14 - Sam Pang's Logies monologue 17:48 - The ban on e-Scooters and the problem with Melbourne 24:32 - The annual pie night is back (AFMA Awards 2024) 27:55 - Christian Petracca's future at the Demons 34:15 - The fall of Richmond 35:55 - Nathan Buckley, is he above the media? 40:13 - The departures of Nick Hockley (Cricket Australia) and Jeremy Loeliger (NBL) Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Aug 19, 202443 min

Damo's Dish - One Pot Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice

Damo gives us his rendition of a hearty Greek chicken and lemon rice, all in one pot - too easy! Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to [email protected] Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria.

Aug 15, 20245 min

Scorecard #123

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they cover wildcard weekend, a Canberra AFL team, and e-scooters. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Aug 14, 20245 min

S9 E28 - Question Time

Hutchy and Damo answer questions about Olympics rights and broadcasting, the delay on the Round 24 fixture, ABC advertising and Stephen Drill's appearances on SEN. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Aug 13, 202410 min

S9 E28 - Their Arms Are Too Short To Box With God

The Olympics are over and Hutchy and Damo are going through withdrawal symptoms, they discuss Raygun and whether it was all real, before diving into the News Corp story looking to sell Foxtel and how the AFL and cricket are positioned among it all. Plus, DamoPardon takes full flight for the first time! In this episode: 0:29 - Olympics withdrawals 4:05 - News Corp looking to sell Foxtel 10:47 - The AFL 2025-31 broadcast deal was an act of genius 16:58 - The Raygun phenomenon 22:24 - St Kilda meets with Tarryn Thomas - how did it look? 30:13 - The attack on Peter V'Landys amidst Rosehill Racecourse sale 33:17 - #DamoPardon 38:39 - Hawks Radio 39:22 - Craig's Carry-On Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Aug 12, 202443 min

Damo's Dish - Chimichurri Sauce

This week, Damo switches things up by giving us a sauce idea - a traditional chimichurri sauce from Argentina to put over a steak. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to [email protected] Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria.

Aug 8, 20244 min

Scorecard #122

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they cover societal discontent, commentators calling the photo finish, the Olympic boxing fiasco and if a team outside the top four can win a flag. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Aug 7, 20245 min

S9 E27 - Question Time

Hutchy and Damo answer questions about having the government on your side for a sporting league, plenty of Carry-On questions, Hutchy's Hotel Hacks, and Olympics rights. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Aug 6, 202413 min

S9 E27 - Money, Money, Money, Money, Money, Money

Hutchy and Damo delve into several big issues on today's podcast, from the battle for power among the Murdoch family, to the wildcard games, and deep-diving the process around gathering the Collingwood racism allegation story. In this episode: 2:28 - Damo's thoughts on the Olympics so far 4:07 - Commentary of the 100m final 7:12 - The Murdoch Court Case 15:15 - The Wildcard weekend is coming 26:55 - #DamoPardon 28:31 - Sports gambling advertising 34:04 - Key Contact Conundrum 40:19 - Analysing the journalistic process of the Collingwood racism allegation story Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Aug 6, 202448 min

Damo's Dish - Herby Green Rice and Fish

This week, Damo gives us a Jamie Oliver-inspired recipe with a delicious fish dish with herby green rice. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to [email protected] Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria.

Aug 1, 20245 min

Scorecard #121

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they cover the popularity of swimming, the AFL fixture and the Olympic junkets. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Jul 31, 20245 min

S9 E26 - Question Time

Hutchy and Damo answer questions about the Olympics opening ceremony, the use of "clubland", how networks handle programming when they don't have Olympics rights, and media talent being thrown into different sports. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Jul 30, 202413 min

S9 E26 - Left With No Plan B and Highly Exposed

Hutchy and Damo deep-dive on some big topics today, including the recent strike by Nine News journalists in Paris, the latest on the election race with Kamala Harris garnering support, and Hutchy foresees a change in the way news services are delivered in the future. In this episode: 3:56 - Media Watch reheating our old soup again 5:33 - Nine Network journalists go on strike 17:08 - Trump has beaten Biden too early 23:15 - Karina Carvalho moving from ABC to Channel 7 25:52 - Could localised news services go by the wayside? 27:46 - Footballers with their own platforms, in light of Tom Green's comments 31:03 - Kane Cornes has a crack at Tom Morris 33:10 - Only ONE journalist at the Swans-Dogs media conference 36:14 - The 60th birthday of The Australian newspaper 38:17 - Taking Out The Trash 39:12 - A watch-this-space on the CFMEU story Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Jul 30, 202441 min

Damo's Dish - Smoky Tomato Soup

This week, Damo gives us a winter warmer in the form of a creamy, smoky tomato soup. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to [email protected] Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria.

Jul 25, 20245 min

Scorecard #120

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they cover Joe Biden's legacy, good publicity, 17-hour flights and retro sporting fashion. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Jul 24, 20245 min

S9 E25 - Question Time

Hutchy and Damo answer questions about negotiating talent contracts between multiple broadcasting networks, having the Primer Minister on your side as a super fan, the AFL commentator landscape for next year, and Hutchy offers a tribute to the late Bill Caralis. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Jul 23, 202415 min

S9 E25 - "Make sure you swoop, and hard"

Hutchy is back alongside Damo in the studio this week and the PR pay-offs around Qantas have been running wild! Hulk Hogan has suddenly become the new face of Donald Trump's campaign, Damo is unblocking people on Twitter, and we bring back Spin City. Plus, we have explosive news on Ray Chamberlain. In this episode: 0:36 - The warming of Qantas (PR payoff!) 4:41 - Craig's Carry-on: Hutchy has a confession to make 10:17 - Trumpamania! 12:18 - The latest from the U.S. Presidential race 17:52 - #DamoPardon 21:18 - Is Damo compromised? 26:01 - Spin City: Anthony De Ceglie, head of Seven's national news 33:32 - Damo kills the momentum of the show... Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Jul 22, 202438 min

Damo's Dish - Butterfly Chicken

This week, Damo gives us a recipe for a butterfly chicken by utilising his expensive pair of kitchen scissors. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to [email protected] Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria.

Jul 18, 20246 min

Scorecard #119

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they cover the Swans-Giants rivalry, unions in Australia, football acts vs. non-football acts and the broken tribunal system. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Jul 17, 20245 min

S9 E24 - Question Time

Hutchy and Damo answer questions about Nick McKenzie, tackling in footy, bad blood between Hutchy and Clarko, Hutchy gives us a mini Spin City on Joe Biden, and we begin a campaign for Damo to pardon three blocked Twitter users a week. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Jul 16, 202410 min

S9 E24 - He's A Full Blown Cabaret Act

After one of the most significant weeks of 2024 so far, Hutchy joins Damo from the USA to discuss all angles of the attempt on Donald Trump's life, the media masterclass that ensued, and what this means for the presidential race and Joe Biden. Additionally, they dissect The West Australian's front page of Adam Simpson's sacking, and Nick McKenzie's investigation on the CFMEU. In this episode: 0:45 - The Donald Trump assassination attempt and his media masterclass 10:20 - Joe Biden's blunders 13:58 - We've still got Winx; the investigation on CFMEU 20:36 - Hats off to the ABC 22:12 - Hutchy makes $40 million, and the Herald Sun's articles 25:45 - See ya Simmo: the front page of The West Australian 32:54 - Youth selection in sport 35:53 - From "Footy Blackmail" to "War of words" 37:49 - Dick Pound quotes Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Jul 15, 202443 min

Damo's Dish - Chicken Cacciatore

This week, Damo gives us a recipe for a brilliant, rich and saucy Chicken Cacciatore. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to [email protected] Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria.

Jul 11, 20246 min

Scorecard #118

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they cover Adam Simpson, the 1990s, right-wing politics and Australian television networks. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Jul 10, 20244 min

S9 E23 - Question Time

Hutchy and Damo answer a bevy of Carry-On questions in this week's podcast, as well as questions about the NBA Draft, Joe Biden, the tribunal, and Robbie Williams. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: [email protected] The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Jul 9, 202411 min