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Damo's Dish - Spicy Pumpkin Soup

Damo gives us a beautiful recipe for pumpkin soup with all the extra trimmings! 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.

May 9, 20245 min

The Sounding Board Scorecard #110

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they cover the AFL's stance on gender-based violence, trains vs. trams, Tom Liberatore, Bonza and James Sicily. 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.

May 8, 20244 min

S9 E14 - Question Time

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about AFL media availability, Luke Darcy commentating his son, the MRO, Damo being a Mick Man, and a few questions for Craig's Carry-On! 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.

May 7, 202411 min

S9 E14 - You Hijacked The Show

There's a plethora of topics to cover from the last seven days. Hutchy introduces us to the "Over Reach", they discuss Peter Stefanovic on Sky News, how the Sam Draper comments about the Western Bulldogs played out, Damo has a view on the AFL's position in the gender-based violence discussion, and only one of our two hosts returned his homework this week -- guess who! In this episode: 1:11 - Damo gets rattled! 4:02 - Hutchy's theory about TV shows and social media 10:23 - The Over Reach 13:56 - Peter Stefanovic's line of questioning on Sky News 18:30 - Sam Draper's comments about the Dogs, and Luke Beveridge's reaction 23:38 - Robbo's critique of Luke Darcy, JB and BT 28:33 - Shaun Menegola, Director of Seven Melbourne News, departs the network 30:19 - Mitch Cleary hasn't lived up to his billing! 31:07 - Homework: how much is your streaming bill? 36:21 - Jake Fraser-McGurk left out of T20 World Cup squad 37:30 - The AFL's position in the gender-based violence discussion 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.

May 6, 202449 min

Damo's Dish with Garry Lyon - Special edition on location at Cobram Estate

Damo and Hutchy head out on location at Cobram Estate and are joined by special guest Garry Lyon! They guys speak to the team at Cobram Estate about their olive oil. 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.

May 4, 20247 min

The Sounding Board Scorecard #109

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they cover Anzac Day, Lance Franklin's legacy, LIV Golf and Tarryn Thomas. 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.

May 1, 20246 min

S9 E13 - Question Time

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about Paul Kent, media watching all nine AFL games, a team in Canberra, the warming of BT, lessons to learn from the NFL Draft. 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.

Apr 30, 202410 min

S9 E13 - Hutchy Refuses To Break His Silence

Hutchy and Damo bounces around a variety of topics today including Foxtel's current position in the streaming market, the future for Racing Victoria and "Rules for Some" with the newspaper coverage of Kyle and Jackie O's first show into Melbourne. In this episode: 0:34 - Nick Larkey's impression of Damo 3:55 - The experience at LIV Golf 6:22 - Dylan Howard is a key player in the Donald Trump case 8:39 - Damo's Verity Score is on the rise 9:18 - Rules for Some: Kyle and Jackie O 14:06 - Foxtel faces streaming apocalypse 19:54 - Andrew Jones resigns from Racing Victoria 22:53 - Censorship, and Australia's feud with Elon Musk 25:14 - Albanese's optics 28:07 - Scott Morrison has a book!... Hutchy shows great compassion 32:12 - The dwindling numbers at coach press conferences 34:14 - A follow up to Mitch Cleary's PR pay-off 35:20 - Paul Kent stood down after nightspot altercation 36:14 - Newspapers quoting social media users as the basis of a story 37:58 - New security scanners at Melbourne Airport 39:11 - Mark Duffield vs. David King on Twitter 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.

Apr 29, 202441 min

Damo's Dish - A comforting and rich Osso Buco soup

Damo prepares a beautiful, rich and warm Osso Bucco soup ready for the winter ahead. 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.

Apr 24, 20245 min

S9 E12 - Question Time

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about "gut feel" vs. data-driven recruiting and analysis, the timeline of a 20th team, Hutchy pushes his wildcard round idea and walking travellators at airports. 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.

Apr 23, 202410 min

S9 E12 - We've Got Our Hands on the Secret Tape

Hutchy and Damo are back with some very exciting news... PVO has returned! Peter Van Onselen is back in the game and PVO Watch is back on. Hutchy takes a deep dive into the behind-the-scenes of the PR pay-off, while Dylan Howard is in the news. In this episode: 0:34 - PVO is back! 4:43 - Dylan Howard's link to the current Donald Trump trial 12:01 - The Anatomy of the PR Pay-off 18:52 - Gil McLachlan in Seat 1A for the Racing Victoria job 22:08 - James Warburton brings his departure date forward 24:28 - News Corp bringing in PwC to help with restructure 28:03 - The start to the end of cricket contracts 30:18 - Craig's Carry-On 37:11 - WADA's week 38:36 - Jacqui Felgate's Instagram followers 40:01 - Damo's latest blocking spree 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.

Apr 22, 202443 min

Damo's Dish - Lemon-infused fennel salad

Damo gives us an idea for the perfect accompaniment for a dish with a fresh fennel salad featuring beautiful lemons! 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.

Apr 18, 20244 min

The Sounding Board Scorecard #108

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they cover the score review system, the Olympics and media navel-gazing. 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.

Apr 17, 20244 min

S9 E11 - Question Time

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about untouchable doctors, the standards of journalism and who could replace Hutchy and Damo on the podcast. 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.

Apr 16, 202411 min

S9 E11 - You're On the Record Permanently In Life

Hutchy and Damo look back on a heavy week of news and take a look at the Bruce Lehrmann defamation verdict, they take you behind the journalism curtain of the Bruce McWilliam email story, as well as the initial identification error of the Bondi Junction killer. In this episode: 1:00 - The debrief of Craig's Carry-On across England and Spain 4:52 - The Bruce Lehrmann verdict 11:07 - Bruce McWilliam's emails, and the Ch7 vs. Ch9 clash 19:39 - Bondi identification error: being first vs. being right 23:52 - Hutchy never misses a chance to sell 26:36 - The BOM have made another big call! 28:41 - Peter Schiff has come for our man Winx 32:59 - Dr Sonja Hood's deleted Twitter account 35:29 - Gender-driven pile-on 38:55 - Pride of Jenny... is Damo now a racing fan? 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.

Apr 16, 202443 min

S9 E10 - Question Time

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about Gather Round, clickbait, and Damo taking checked baggage for a domestic flight! 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.

Apr 10, 202410 min

S9 E10 - "I'm Not Being Critical, But..."

Hutchy is in sunny Barcelona but it's Damo who's cooling off after the heated interview on Triple M between Luke Darcy and Kane Cornes. The boys discuss the journalistic ethics around paying for interviews after the fresh evidence in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case, and Hutchy gives us a real-time update of his latest Carry-On whilst on his travels. In this episode: 0:37 - Hutchy's recap of WrestleMania XL 4:04 - What's Hutchy doing in Barcelona? 5:20 - Luke Darcy and Kane Cornes 11:16 - Answering listener questions about Darcy/Cornes 14:03 - Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case and paying for interviews 25:19 - Sam McClure's slip of the tongue 26:11 - Mitch Cleary's giving quotes 29:08 - Jeremy Finlayson's homophobic slur 31:27 - Damo's taking credit! #DamoForLordMayor 32:19 - Hypocrisy from football clubs 34:24 - Hutchy's Carry-On update from his current travels 39:04 - Your name suggestions for our airport screening association 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.

Apr 9, 202443 min

Damo's Dish - A "simple" Italian classic - Aglio e Olio

Damo provides us a fantastic aglio e olio recipe which highlights the Cobram Estate Olive Oil. 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.

Apr 4, 20246 min

The Sounding Board Scorecard #107

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they cover tabloid-type stories in AFL, Matt Hill, a 20th AFL team, score reviews and rain delays. 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.

Apr 3, 20244 min

S9 E9 - Question Time

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about Opinionists and Futurists, Scott Pendlebury's suspension, the warming of JB, and WrestleMania! 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.

Apr 2, 20249 min

S9 E9 - Everything Is Tabloid

After a full-on week for journalism, Hutchy and Damo unpack how the AFL drugs story came about, the tabloid reporting of the Brisbane Lions team disunity, Damo has some harsh criticism for the city of Melbourne, and we're creating an organisation. In this episode: 0:22 - This time last year... the Bridge Walk! 2:20 - BOM got one right 3:44 - Tabloid reporting of the Brisbane Lions 8:34 - The birth of the AFL drugs story 18:00 - CICTAR 22:58 - Hutchy and Maasai break bread 24:18 - Jeremy Piven's in town 27:28 - Damo's criticism of Melbourne 30:20 - Andrew Gowers: "mending fences" 31:28 - Taking Out the Trash: Everton 31:59 - We're creating a body to hold aviation organisations to account 34:46 - Fact checking the fact checkers 35:37 - Bullying (ft. Glass Jaw) 40:13 - Politicians on private jets 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.

Apr 1, 202444 min

Damo's Dish - The humble Bolar cut

Damo gives us a lovely recipe for the humble and affordable bolar blade cut of beef for your upcoming Easter feast. 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.

Mar 28, 20244 min

The Sounding Board Scorecard #106

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they cover Tasmania's AFL and sport achievements, Cal Twomey's article on Nick Daicos' first 49 games, and the AFL covering tribunal matters. 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.

Mar 27, 20245 min

S9 E8 - Question Time

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about Cotchin and Selwood on Channel 7, SEN's tent revival, getting passengers off aeroplanes, buying a Tassie Devils membership, and Damo's tan. 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.

Mar 26, 202412 min

S9 E8 - The Story When You're Not Having a Story

Hutchy and Damo are back for another week and they jump around a variety of different topics, from the News Limited papers going hard on Meta to Kim Williams' comments having just taken over as the head of the ABC, and Kane Cornes' sketch taking the mickey out of Trent Cotchin and Matthew Richardson's subsequent response. In this episode: 1:01 - News Ltd attacking Meta 8:20 - Kim Williams' stances upon taking over the ABC 15:30 - The Claytons Story: the story when you don't have a story 19:10 - Glass Jaw: Matthew Richardson after Kane's Trent Cotchin skit 22:55 - The cost of cancelling the 2026 Commonwealth Games 24:47 - The Turf Yarn 25:56 - We're going to be saved by the subs! 27:48 - Shepmates in hot water at the Grand Prix 29:50 - LSU women's basketball coach vs. Washington Post 32:49 - Public Affairs reporter 34:40 - Footy clubs pick and choose their moral causes 38:21 - Public Affairs reporter, continued 40:40 - Frame Me In: Tim Arvier 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.

Mar 25, 202443 min

Damo's Dish - Pork Belly with fennel and coriander seeds

Damo gives us a great pork belly idea heading into the Easter season, which can also provide you some beautiful crackling! 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.

Mar 21, 20245 min

The Sounding Board Scorecard #105

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they cover Harley Reid headlines, Lance Armstrong's quotes during the week and Channel 9 providing better offerings than Channel 7 for footy programs. 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.

Mar 20, 20244 min

S9 E7 - Question Time

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about carry-on advice, Channel 9's footy programs, the SEN Tassie team's on-air stoush with Hutchy, and the AFL score review system 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.

Mar 19, 202411 min

SPECIAL - DrinkWise CEO Simon Strahan following the launch of SEN Sync

Hutchy and Damo catch up with the CEO of DrinkWise Simon Strahan to discuss the partnership with SEN's new app feature SEN Sync as well as the latest trends and awareness around alcohol consumption. The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise.

Mar 19, 202410 min

S9 E7 - Unmitigated Mess

The guys launch headfirst into the disaster surrounding the Brisbane Olympic Games stadium scenario, they analyse the timing of the Tasmania Devils announcement in relation to the upcoming state election, and Hutchy forensically picks apart the Herald Sun's latest list of Top 50 influential footy figures. In this episode: 0:28 - The slow car crash that is the Brisbane Olympics 6:46 - Timing of the Tasmania Devils announcement 11:34 - Herald Sun's Top 50 Most Influential AFL Figures 18:06 - Aaron Rodgers considered as a running mate for RFK Jr. 18:47 - Glass Jaw: Chris Fagan 21:53 - Howie vs. Pickers 22:43 - "x" club is interested in "y" player 25:28 - Hutchy's War Stories 28:58 - AFL broadcasting in 2025 and News Ltd's criticism of Channel 7 34:51 - We were on Media Watch 35:46 - Warren Tredrea loses his legal battle 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.

Mar 18, 202437 min

Damo's Dish - Greek-style Lamb Shoulder

Damo this week gives us a slow-cooked Greek-style lamb shoulder. 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.

Mar 14, 20246 min

The Sounding Board Scorecard #104

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they cover Opening Round, the state of international cricket and Fox Footy callers at the venue. 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.

Mar 13, 20245 min

S9 E6 - Question Time

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about an evaluation of Opening Round, opinionists, NRL/AFL ratings on FTA and Foxtel and Mark Robinson's tardiness. 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.

Mar 12, 202414 min

S9 E6 - Don't Mix With Him

Hutchy and Damo look back at the week that was from the headlines around Sam Kerr's charge in the UK to Princess Kate's doctored photo. Hutchy has some advice for a few of our combatants in the media wars while Mason Cox caused a stir in Opening Round. In this episode: 0:33 - Housekeeping #1: Damo's TV beard 4:05 - Housekeeping #2: Media Watch in Hutchy's inbox 5:39 - Housekeeping #3: Damo's in a new tent! 8:08 - Rupert Murdoch is engaged again 9:29 - ABC's Daily Mail-style red carpet story of the Oscars 10:25 - The Australian biting back at Meta 14:05 - Princess Kate's doctored photo 15:38 - The layers to the Sam Kerr story 20:57 - Mason Cox issued a "please explain" 23:52 - Damo's Carry On 26:17 - Players who'd be good at media 27:48 - Peter Jess wrote another article 29:18 - AFL Season Launch and Hutchy's message for Mitch 33:33 - The name at the bottom of the commentator's list 35:14 - Damo listened to JB on BT's podcast 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.

Mar 11, 202437 min

Damo's Dish - Snapper in Lemon Butter Parsley Sauce

Damo this week gives us a very simple and delicious snapper recipe. 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.

Mar 7, 20244 min

The Sounding Board Scorecard #103

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. 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.

Mar 6, 20245 min

S9 E5 - Question Time

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about Damo's time on the Rub, Fox League presenters at venue and the BOM director Andrew Johnson blowing up. 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.

Mar 5, 202411 min

S9 E5 - They Ran the Rag Over Everybody

Hutchy and Damo unpack the NRL's start to the season in Las Vegas and the genius behind it from Peter V'Landys, the Media Wars are heating up with a fresh Tom Morris promo dropping on Channel 9 over the weekend, and they discuss Meta (Facebook) pulling out of Australian journalism. In this episode: 0:19 - The success of the NRL in Vegas 13:49 - Alastair Clarkson's homophobic slur following the Webster/Simpkin bump 17:38 - Media Wars: The Promos 24:30 - Mitch Cleary's latest PR pay-off 27:13 - Denying Rumours in media 30:09 - Craig's Carry On 34:11 - Meta shutting down its funding of Australian journalism 41:32 - Sharnelle Vella's tweet 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.

Mar 4, 202443 min

Damo's Dish - Osso Buco

Damo this week gives us one of his old favourites, an osso buco! 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.

Feb 29, 20245 min

The Sounding Board Scorecard #102

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. 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.

Feb 28, 20245 min

S9 E4 - Questions

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about news videos on socials, 4K on Kayo and waivers for AFL players. 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.

Feb 27, 20249 min

S9 E4 - I Think We've Gone Soft

Hutchy and Damo (in the same studio!) are fascinated by the work the NRL is doing over in Las Vegas, while back at home it was Angus Brayshaw's retirement which dominated the headlines this week. There's another Craig's Carry On, and we bid a fond farewell to an old favourite. In this episode: 0:40 - Find me a negative story about the NRL in Vegas 7:09 - Angus Brayshaw and the sensitivity in breaking the story 14:14 - The footy reporter wars and battle between Nine and Seven 17:24 - Channel 9's winning the ratings in Melbourne 19:00 - Craig's Carry On 26:00 - Michael Pell's response to our segment last week 26:44 - "Has moved to clarify" 28:25 - The ABC's deal with RMIT Fact Check has come to an end 31:31 - Media tidbits from the week (Nick McCallum, Jake Niall, Peter Jess and anonymous sources) 36:37 - Defending the politicians at Taylor Swift 37:32 - Why are we obsessed about writing about other people's relationships? 39:42 - Melbourne Council have banned Sally Capp's parking spot – important stuff! 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.

Feb 26, 202442 min

Damo's Dish - Pesto Pasta

Damo this week gives us a brilliant pesto pasta recipe. 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.

Feb 23, 20244 min

The Sounding Board Scorecard #101

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. 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.

Feb 22, 20245 min

S9 E3 - Questions

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about the MCG capacity, West Coast's NBA-style entrances, Ciaron Maher's comments on Craig Williams and the NBL finals schedule. 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.

Feb 21, 202411 min

S9 E3 - Tent Revival

After a massive week in Australian sport, business and entertainment, Hutchy and Damo catch up to discuss the big items from the week including the resignation of the Woolworths CEO and the latest accusations against Melbourne footballer Joel Smith. Plus, Craig's Carry On is back! In this episode: 1:03 - Hutchy brings breaking news: Tent Revival 6:15 - Tom Morris' old fashioned set-up 12:08 - The fallout from the Four Corners interview with Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci 22:56 - Joel Smith accused of trafficking cocaine, Melbourne's culture, and the anonymous quote 30:28 - Stephen Drill's story about the AFL Super Bowl trip went missing 32:14 - Craig's Carry On returns! 39:36 - Channel 9's picked up the Melbourne Cup rights 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.

Feb 21, 202453 min

Damo's Dish - Salmon Skewers

Damo has brought us a tasty recipe for Asian-inspired salmon skewers. 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.

Feb 17, 20245 min

S9 E2 - Questions

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about reporting on the "big" teams, media jumping onto Basil Zempilas' quotes and Footy Classified timeslots. 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.

Feb 16, 202410 min

S9 E2 - The media were props... and I loved it!

Hutchy's back from Las Vegas and he and Damo unpack everything from Super Bowl week from the money, the stadium, the media coverage to even the fake Andy Reid. Plus, they discuss the merits of the "non-platform" journalist and whether it could work in Australia. In this episode: 4:00 - Super Bowl recap, the Las Vegas experience and Allegiant Stadium 6:14 - What does it look like if we don't develop the Gabba 9:40 - Hutchy is the cooler! 10:57 - The reception to Nick Riewoldt's ESPN commentary 12:42 - Media covering media is far bigger in America 13:57 - Travis Kelce's blowup with coach Andy Reid on the sideline 15:14 - Luke Beveridge and the Dogs drama 18:39 - The non-platform journalist 24:04 - WWE press conference had no need for media! 25:11 - AFL figures compared to the NFL 29:22 - Caught on video: Barnaby Joyce, the Brisbane Broncos players 32:51 - Damo's Worst on Ground votes for Nemesis 36:35 - Ricky Ponting is heading to the U.S.A. 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.

Feb 15, 202440 min

Damo's Dish - Vodka Sauce Pasta

Damo's first episode back for 2024 and he's come bearing the gifts of a delicious vodka sauce pasta recipe with lots of garlic, pancetta and sausage! 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.

Feb 10, 20245 min